Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah


April 24, 1996, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers:

Roy A. Nikas, Betty P. Wheeler, Steve Bringhurst, Stephen L. Denison, Joe L. Piccolo

Vernon W. Jones (Adminis. Assistant),
Joanne Lessar (City Recorder), Pat Larsen (Finance Director), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney), Gary Sonntag (City Engineer), Aleck Shilaos (Chief of Police)

Others Present: Shane Iverson, Treaven Grant, Viola Tesch, Audrey C. Minchey, Seth Chiaretta, Chandler Nelson Tom Alexander, Lamond Williams, Jaselene Williams

Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in attendance.


1. MINUTES - April 9, 1996

Motion. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes of the April 9, 1996 meeting be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

2. CTI OF PRICE - Home Occupied Business Approved

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Steve Cowan, 648 Windsor Road, to operate a concrete repair service from his home. Motion. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the business be approved upon payment of the business license fee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

3. SEARS, FEATURE FILMS FOR FAMILIES - Conditional Use Permits

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits.

Sears, 74 South Carbon Avenue - Construction of a 6' barbed wire fence with a security top.

Feature Films For Families, 57 North Carbon Avenue - A six month temporary permit to operate at this location contingent upon receipt of a letter from Price Trading Company allowing them to use the parking on the side of their building.

Motion. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved and that the Conditional Use Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

4. JERRY CARLSON - Rezoning Request - Parcel #I-2525 (South Side of Airport Road, City/County Borderline

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Jerry Carlson to rezone Parcels I-2521, 2522, 2523, 2524, and 2525, located on the South side of Airport Road at the City/County borderline. The request is to rezone from CD to MD/MG. Motion. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a public hearing be scheduled for the first meeting in June. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

5. JOY MANUFACTURING - Rezone Amendment - From CD and RR-1 to MD/MG Zone

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to amend the rezoning request of Joy Manufacturing from MD to MD/MG, which is more flexible. Motion. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the amendment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

6. BID OPENING - Library ADA Remodel - Committee Appointed

The following bids were received for the Library ADA remodeling project.

D & D Contracting $55,320

Eagon Johansen Construction $74,685

M-13 Construction $69,624

Kent Stilson Construction $68,718

J.T. Grant Construction $78,995

Mayor Colosimo recommended that a committee consisting of Councilmembers Wheeler and Bringhurst, Gary Sonntag, Cobb Johnson, and Pat Larsen, be appointed to review the bids and given the power to act. Motion. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the committee be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

7. PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT UPDATE - Lamond Williams

Lamond Williams, representing Price River Water Improvement District, presented an update on the first two phases of the expansion of their water treatment plant at Castle Gate. The pre-sedimentation basin is the first project. Price City is welcome to use this facility once it is completed, instead of pulling out of their own diversion dam. The third phase will be the biggest project. To complete this phase, PRWID is recommending that Price City work with them to procure a Geo bond. This bonding would allow Price City to replace their old waterline in Price Canyon. The City's present line is very old and there is no indication how many leaks there are and how much water is lost back into the river. It would also be wise to get permission to use the railroad grade. It is a lot longer, but it would be cheaper construction. The old line could be left in place and a box could be placed in the river at Fish Creek, which would bring cleaner water into the pre-sedimentation basin so that a lot of the mud, silt, and turbidity is bipassed. In talking with the State for funding, it seems as though they want Price City to get rid of their treatment plant and only have one facility for this area. However, PRWID informed them that Price City serves a different populace than PRWID does, and that these waterlines are already in place. Further, that the two treatment plants actually compliment each other. The State was unaware that the City and PRWID have interconnections. There is probably other interconnections that can be made so that each entity can be served better in emergencies. It would be beneficial for both PRWID and the City if the State can be convinced that the two agencies work together to provide all the people in the PRWID service area with adequate culinary water.

8. BID OPENING - Water Distribution Line Replacement - Committee Appointed

The following bids were received for the Water Distribution Line Replacement.

K & P Plumbing & Heating $55,400.00

Nelson Irrigation & Const. $40,436.37

Minchi Digging $45,460.00

Motion. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a committee comprised of himself, Councilmember Piccolo, Gary Sonntag, Paul Wheeler, Cobb Johnson, and Pat Larsen, be appointed to review the bids and given the power to act. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

9. CARBON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY - Building Permit Fees Waived

Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that building permit fees be waived for the Carbon County Housing Authority to construct a patio at the Women's Center. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

10. SPEED REDUCTION - 9th North 3rd East Street

Councilmember Denison reported that he has received requests to reduce the speed on 9th North between 3rd East and the mountains to the west where the new water tank is being constructed. One of the concerns is the bigger cement trucks which carry a lot of weight, and it would be difficult to stop if they were going too fast. Councilmember Nikas will review this with Dick Perea, Streets Supervisor.

11. COMMUNITY PROGRESS - Volunteer Center - Struck

12. SWIMMING POOL - Bidding Procedures Waived For The Purchase Of Adjustable Frequency Control Switch

Motion. Councilmember Denison moved that bidding procedures be waived for the purchase of an adjustable frequency control switch for the swimming pool. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. It is recommended that this be purchased through Thermo Mechanical Systems, Salt Lake City, at a cost of $3,837. Other companies have quoted prices over $4,000.

Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

Reconvened at 6:10 p.m.

13. UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Agreement For Curb and Gutter Repairs On SR-55 Within Price City Limits

Councilmember Nikas presented an agreement from the Utah Department Transportation for curb and gutter repairs on SR-55 within Price City limits. Funding for this project is $2,000 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1996. Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that upon a satisfactory review by Mr. Sampinos, that the contract be approved, and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

14. UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - 300 East 400 North Intersection Traffic Signal

Councilmember Nikas reported that the Council verbally approved a letter from the Utah Department of Transportation requesting the City's approval for the design of the intersection at 300 East 400 North and the relocation of sprinklers, irrigation ditches, culverts and a power anchor line. Motion Councilmember Nikas moved that the item be ratified, and that this project be submitted as a Pedestrian Safety Grant application project area. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

15. NEW HIRE - Boyd J. Huntington

Mayor Colosimo recommended that Boyd J. Huntington be hired as a Laborer for the Weed Department, Temporary/FT. Motion. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the new hire be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

16. KENT BOYACK - Appointed As Safety Director

Mayor Colosimo recommended that Fire Chief Kent Boyack be appointed as the City's Safety Director. Motion. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the appointment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

17. RICHARD OLIVER, FRANCIS DUZENACK, KATHRYN BURNHAM - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests and recommended approval.

Richard Oliver, Pool and Spa Certification, May 5, 10, Orem

Francis Duzenack, International Assoc. of Electrical Inspection, Utah Chapter Educational Seminar, May 7-10, St. George

Kathryn Burnham, State Treasurers Spring Conference, April 17-19, St. George

Motion. Councilmember Denison moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

18. UTAH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TRUST - Contract For Medical/Dental Coverage 1996/97

Mayor Colosimo presented a contract with Utah Local Governments Trust for medical/dental coverage for City employees for the FY1996/97. The rates are the same as the previous two years. Motion. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the contract be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the agreement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

19. SUPER 8 MOTEL - Partial Release of Letter of Credit

Gary Sonntag reported that the Super 8 Motel project has completed the required street improvements. They have requested a release of the Letter of Credit guarantee. A partial release can be considered at this time with 10% being retained for one year as a performance guarantee. He recommended the release of $15,678. Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial release of the Letter of Credit be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

20. WATER EXPANSION PROJECT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF 10 MILLION GALLON WATER TANK - CRS Consulting Engineers - Partial Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $12,977.70 submitted by CRS Engineering for construction inspection work completed to date on the 10 million gallon water tank. Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

21. WATER EXPANSION PROJECT, PUMP STATION/PIPELINE PROJECT - CRS Consulting Engineers - Partial Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $4,452.50 submitted by CRS Engineering for design work completed to date on the Pump Station/Pipeline/Telemetry project. Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

22. STORM WATER DETENTION BASIN - J.U.B. Engineering (Perkins-Thurgood) - Final Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $1,340. submitted by J.U.B. Engineering (Perkins-Thurgood) for their work on the Detention basin project. Motion. Councilmember Denison moved that the final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

23. STORM WATER DETENTION BASIN - Earthtech Testing and Engineering - Final Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $237. submitted by Earthtech Testing and Engineering for their work on the Detention Basin project. Motion. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.


24. STORM WATER DETENTION BASIN - Johansen and Tuttle Engineering - Partial Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $2,000 submitted by Johansen and Tuttle Engineering for their work in performing surveying and testing on the Storm Water Detention Basin. Motion. Councilmember Denison moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

25. MAIN STREET PROJECT - The Engineering Group - Contracts For Road Reconstruction, Water/Sewer Replacement, and Construction Engineering

Gary Sonntag reported that in order to keep the Main Street project moving ahead, it is necessary that several contracts be completed with the Engineering Group. The first contract, in the amount of $39,058.34, is for the road design. It is necessary that several modifications be taken care of that involve the design work. The modifications will increase the contract $9,722.24. The second contract, in the amount of $6,066.34, is for the design work for the water and sewer pipelines. The third contract, in the amount of $71,773.58, is for the Engineering Group to complete the construction engineering (Management, Inspection, Surveying, and Testing). Gary asked permission to proceed with the above contracts. They will be generated through the Department of Transportation and will come back to the City for signature. Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that upon a satisfactory review by Mr. Sampinos, that the above contracts be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

26. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The following business license applications were received:

Feature Films For Families, 57 North Carbon Avenue, Forrest S. Baker, III-Owner, Telemarketing (73) $100

Deck It, 800 East Main (Krompel Parking Lot), Robert Lamb-Owner, Spas and Gazebos (58) $100 Reciprocal License

The Country Spot, 11 West Main, Stan Thompson-Owner, Dance Hall (79.1) $100; Amusement Hall (79.91) $100

The Gathering Place, 11 West Main, Max Broadhead-Owner, Coffee Shop (58) $100

Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that the businesses be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

27. PROPERTY APPRAISAL - City Property, Wellington Industrial Park (Request By Pacific Central Steel)

Councilmember Denison reported that he received an appraisal from Brockbank Appraisal, pertaining to City property located in the Wellington Industrial Park. Motion. Councilmember Denison moved that the appraisal report be accepted and that Brockbank Appraisal be paid for his services in the amount of $150. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried. Mr. Sampinos suggested that the Council accept proposals for all or part of the property, review all proposals and sell it to the highest bidder, subject to the minimum set by the City in accordance with the appraisal.

28. CITY SANITATION - Monthly Payment of Garbage Service

Councilmember Bringhurst discussed a letter received from Attorney Mike Jensen regarding the concerns that City Sanitation has regarding the proposed resolution on disconnect/reconnect procedures for garbage cans. He and Mr. Sampinos reviewed the contract dated July 1, 1994 between City Sanitation and the City. The Council discussed the "snowbirds" and all other residents that leave their premises for 3 months or longer and whether they should be charged for garbage service. After further discussion regarding this problem, the Council agreed that there be no option of disconnecting their garbage service as long as other services are connected. Garbage service is mandatory for all residents and they should pay it whether they use it or not. It was recommended that the $30 disconnect/reconnect fee for garbage service be discontinued.


29. CITY HISTORY - New Completion Date

Mr. Sampinos received a letter from the historian stating that he has no problems with the agreement. However, his schedule is such that he will not be able to start until January 1, 1997. In addition, he will need 4 years from that date to complete the history book.

Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that the meeting adjourn and that an Executive Session convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

30. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Sale of Property

Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that the Executive Session adjourn and that the Council Meeting reconvene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

Executive Session adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Council Meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.

31. PROPERTY SALE - Advertisement For Approved

Motion. Councilmember Nikas moved that permission be given to advertise to receive bids for the sale of City property located in the Wellington Industrial Park (Item #27), that the property be sold to the highest bidder, with a minimum bid of $68.916. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

Redevelopment Agency Minutes

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.