Minutes of
the Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
April 28,
2004, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Councilmembers: Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Betty P. Wheeler Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Stephen L. Denison Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Richard Tatton Aleck
Shilaos, Chief of Police
Jeanne McEvoy
Joe Christman
Excused:
Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Others
Present:
John Procarione Max
Jones Becky Jones Lamond Arnold
Francis Duzenack Marie
Blanton Richard Shaw Natanis Via
Seth Chiaretta Patti
Pierce Debbie Pappas Bill Curtis
Mayzell King LaVell
King Debbie Sartori Brenda Pappas
Mayor
Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members in attendance.
1.
PUBLIC INPUT - Natanis Vea - Local Interagency Council (Use of Peace
Garden)
Natanis Vea, Local Interagency Council, discussed plans to
conduct a tobacco carnival/tobacco prevention event at the Peace Gardens on
Saturday, May 15, 2004, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. She requested that the fees be waived for
rental of the Peace Gardens as the Local Interagency Council is a non-profit
organization. This activity is free to
the public and is being held to educate the community about the harmful effects
of tobacco. In addition to the
educational booths, there will be game booths, activities on the grass, music
and food. The Council gave verbal
approval and asked Ms. Vea to complete an application for rental fee waiver.
2.
PUBLIC INPUT - Lamont Arnold - Complaint On Noise, Dust, ATV Riders On 8th
North 400 East
Lamont Arnold, 875 North 400 East, presented a petition
signed by 24 residents living in the area of 8th North and 400 East,
requesting assistance in controlling individuals who ride motorcycles, ATVS,
etc., in the area east of 400 North and at the end of 800 North, which is
privately owned and undeveloped. This
has been going on for several years with the number of vehicles increasing each
year. They create dust, noise, drive at
a high speed, and are a danger for small children . They do not object to the riders and their machines, but would
like them to not ride within 300 feet of their residents, not loiter or litter
and ride after dark. One of the
signatures on the petition is the property owner. When the Police Department is called, they send a patrolman and
he talks to the kids. It seems to
help. Mr. Arnold presented a copy of a
sign they have prepared which will be
posted on the property. He stated that
the City=s cooperation and assistance in
restoring peace and tranquility in this area will be greatly appreciated. Police Chief Aleck Shilaos stated that his department
is currently in the process of preparing similar signs that will be placed in
this same area. He will follow up on
it Mayor Piccolo thanked Mr. Arnold
and asked him to inform the City if there are any improvements after the signs
have been installed.
3.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on the
subjects and committees that they administer
Councilmember
Denison joined the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
4.
MARIE=S CATTERY - Temporary Conditional
Use Permit Approved
The Council discussed Marie=s Cattery, 537 South Carbon Avenue, that was tabled
from the last meeting. Francis Duzenack
stated that he had visited the owner=s house and found it to be clean. There were no foul odors as had been previously reported. The Planning and Zoning Commission stated
that there were to be strictly cats, but he did find two dogs in the back
yard. Councilmember Denison asked about
the numbers of animals that an individual can have and referred to bulls that
he has seen on the east side of Price.
Francis stated that horses and cows
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and a smaller amount of sheep are allowed per the Animal
Control Ordinance with a maximum of four in any combination. Marie Blanton, owner of Marie=s Cattery, stated that she has only
three cats and they do not go outside.
Nobody sees the cats. Debbie
Pappas spoke against the business of breeding cats and stated that numerous
complaints of animal abuse have been reported against this individual. She read a letter from Pattie Pierce, Carbon
County Animal Control, who was also against the breeding of cats. These cats are kept in small cages and are
not allowed to go outside. The animal
shelter has 35-40 cats for adoption.
They have any breed or AKC registered that anyone wants. One cat or kitten is euthanized daily. Debbie Sartori also spoke against the
cattery. Mayor Piccolo stated that the
Humane Society has some concerns about this business. They feel that the animals are not cared for properly. Councilmember Christman asked if there is
knowledge that these cases have been substantiated? Debbie Pappas stated that in one instance she was told that Thayn=s Veterinary office received cats
from this location that were in poor condition, mangy looking and sick with
runny noses. Police Chief Aleck Shilaos
stated that the only way inspections can be made is if there is a permit
issued. Mayor Piccolo strongly suggested
a conditional use permit. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the home
occupied business be denied. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Christman.
Councilmember McEvoy presented a substitute motion and moved that the
home occupied business be denied and that a temporary 30 day conditional use
permit be granted. Further, that a
committee, consisting of herself, Councilmember Denison, Francis Duzenack,
Byron Allred, and Patty Pierce, be appointed to develop conditions for the
Conditional Use Permit. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Tatton and carried with the following vote.
Councilmember Wheeler - Aye Councilmember Denison - Naye
Councilmember Tatton - Aye Councilmember McEvoy - Aye
Councilmember Christman - Aye
5.
BID OPENING - Indoor Pool Plumbing Replacement, #3C-2004 - Committee
Appointed
The following bids were received for the Indoor Pool
Plumbing Replacement:
O=Brien Plumbing, Price, Utah $
74,200.00
Stilson & Sons Const.,
Orangeville, Utah $ 72,283.00
U.S. Mechanical Limited Co., Salt
Lake City, Utah $ 32,836.00
C.E.M. Sales, Salt Lake City, Utah $ 74,481.00
MOTION. Councilmember
Tatton moved that a commitee, comprised of Councilmember Wheeler, Gary Sonntag,
Jerry Wright, John Procarione, Brem Cammans, Tamara Gray, and Pat Larsen, be
appointed to review the bids and that a recommendation be brought back to the
Council. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Christman and carried.
6.
BID OPENING - Paint Exterior Steel Backwash Tank, #4C2004 - Committee
Appointed
The following bids were received for the painting of the Exterior
Steel Backwash Tank
Keene Coatings, Salt Lake City, Utah $ 59,850.00
State Painting Company, Inc, Salt
Lake City, Utah $ 64,953.00
MOTION. Councilmember
Denison moved that a committee, comprised of Councilmember Christman, Gary
Sonntag, Jerry Wright, John Procarione, Sam White, Ron Brewer, and Pat Larsen,
be appointed to review the bids and report back to the Council as to where the
funds will be appropriated from. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
7.
VISIONARY SERVICE LEADER AWARD - Stephen Cha, Pam Cha - Struck
8.
ORDINANCE 2004-002 - Adoption of Certain Replacement Codes
Nick Sampinos presented Ordinance #2004-002, adopting
certain replacement codes including the International Plumbing Code,
International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Code For The
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
International Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code, International Building Code,
Uniform Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, Model Energy Code, Federal Manufactured
Housing Construction and Safety Standard Act, Manufactured Home Installations,
International Residential Code, and Uniform Housing Code Francis Duzenack provided an explanation of
the codes. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Ordinance
#2004-02 be adopted, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the
ordinance and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by
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Councilmember Christman and carried.
9.
BLUEBIRD DAYCARE - Economic Vitality Loan Fund Approved
Nick Tatton reported that the Loan Review Committee is
recommending approval of a $3,000, 5.75% APR, 15 month loan to Clorinda
Cordova, Bluebird Daycare, for start-up and operation of a local daycare
facility. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the loan be
approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Christman and carried.
10. BECKY=S BREWS - Economic Vitality Loan Fund Approved
Nick Tatton reported that the Loan Review Committee is
recommending approval of a $10,000, 7.25% APR, 24 month loan to Max Jones for
remodeling and relocation expenses for Becky=s Brews. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the loan be
approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
11. PAT SUMMERALL PRODUCTIONS - Financial
and Staff Participation Approved
Nick Tatton requested permission to participate financially
and with staff time in a promotional project sponsored by the Pat Summerall
Productions. This project is to promote
Price City and the surrounding community.
There is a potential for project costs to be approximately $28,000. Mayor Piccolo stated that Price City was
chosen as one of the top 3 cities in Utah for this promotional event. More than 50% of these costs have been
committed from sources outside of Price City.
It will be a community affair when paying and participating in it. He had a chance to review the web site of another
City that was selected, and it was very
professional and top notch. He encouraged
the Council to approve it. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the project
be approved with the appropriate contract and acceptance of outside donations
to help fund the project. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
12. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING PRE-SCHOOL -
Home Occupied Business - Struck
13. HINDLEY PANELS - Home Occupied
Business Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation for a one year temporary home
occupied business to James Hindley, 513 South Carbon Avenue, to construct horse
panels. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the home
occupied business be approved upon the purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
14. THE SILVER AND GIFT SHOP - Conditional
Use Permit - Struck
15. WARMING HEARTS
CATERING, BECKY=S BREWS - Conditional Use Permits
Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for
Conditional Use Permits.
Warming Hearts Catering - 375 South Carbon Avenue (Business)
Becky=s Crews - 17 East Main (Change of use and relocation)
MOTION. Councilmember
McEvoy moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be
issued. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
16. STEVE=S WESTERN TRANSMISSION - Conditional Use Permit
Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Steve=s Western Transmission for a
Conditional Use Permit for a change of use to discontinue the sale of cars
contingent upon the following:
Lot cleaned by June 14
A maximum of 15 vehicles kept on the property and in an
orderly fashion, which are cars waiting for parts.
No vehicles to be stored on the property for parts; that they be stored elsewhere out of city
boundaries.
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MOTION.
Councilmember McEvoy moved that the conditional use permit be issued per
the above contingencies. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
17.
ROBERT MILLER PROPERTY - Drainage Easements Received
Mayor Piccolo reported that he met with Robert Miller to
resolve the drainage issues on two parcels of property that Mr. Miller owns
which are located off of Meads Wash in east Price and at approximately 300 West
400 South. Mr. Miller has signed two
easements authorizing the City to place drainage pipe across his property. City Attorney Nick Sampinos stated that the
appropriate payments were made for the easements and that they were recorded at
the County Recorder=s office. One issue that needs to be acknowledged is that as part of the
easement, Price City has agreed to allow Mr. Miller access to the installed
drainage pipe if and when he develops his property. This agreement will be placed in writing for Mr. Miller to
present to the Planning and Zoning Commission for future development.
CONSENT
ITEMS - MOTION.
Councilmember Denison moved that Items #18 Through #30 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
18. MINUTES - April 13, 2004
19. MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY -
Articles of Incorporation Approved
20. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL PARADE APPROVED
- May 1, 2004
21. GREEK FESTIVAL DAYS - Single Event
Liquor Permit - July 9 and 10, 2004
22. LOCAL DEALERSHIP CAR SHOW - 1st
East Closed Between Main Street and 1st South and Main
Street and 1st North, May 13-15, 2004
23. SHANE HENRIE, MANUEL ESCOTO - Travel
Approved
Shane Henrie - Cyber Crime Conference, May 13, 14, Salt Lake City, Utah
Manual Escoto - Children=s Justice Symposium, June 1-3, 2004, Midway, Utah
24. UTAH NATIONAL GUARD LOCAL UNIT
DEPLOYMENT - Continuation to Pay Utility Fees
25.
INTERSTATE AND INTRASTATE
TELEPHONE SERVICE - Permission To Change From Tel-America To MCI
26. LIBRARY VIDEO RENTALS - Permission To
Adjust Fees and Schedule
Permission to adjust schedule for checkout date for video
rentals from three to seven days and raise the fine from $.50 cents to $1.00
per video per day.
27. ANNUAL CITY AUCTION 2004 - Items
Declared Surplus and Authorized For Sale
28. SHOP DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT REPAIR -
Diesel Pump
A leak on a diesel
pump was repaired in the Shop Department.
The State required the City to perform a soils test, which indicated
that no further testing or remedial action was needed. Payment was made to
Underwood Environmental in the amount of $3,010.99.
29. PRICE CITY PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK - May 16-22, 2004 (Theme A24/7, Focused On Our Community@)
30. I.S. DEPARTMENT - Permission To
Purchase New Server For Public Works Complex
The upgrade would be an HP XEON single processor 2.8ghz,
1.2gig memory, 72gig high speed 10,000 rpm drives.
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31. NEW HIRES - Jared
Wichmann, Savannah Wilson, Erika Flower, Daniel Gibson, Ashly Spillman, Rebecca
Curtis, Lara Cook, Amanda Mckell, Christopher Hatch, Kimberly Capalbo, Jacob
Mantz
NATHAN NORTON - Rehire
CASSIE CHRISTMAN, HEIDI MILLER - Promotions
Bret Cammans presented the following promotions, rehire and
new hires and recommended approval.
Cassie Christman, Heidi Miller - From Lifeguard to Head Lifeguard,
Perm/PT
Nathan Norton - Swimming Pool,
Lifeguard, Perm/PT
Jared Wichmann, Savannah Wilson - Swimming Pool, Office Clerks,
Temp/PT
Erika Flower, Daniel Gibson, Ashlyn Spillman, Rebecca
Curtis, Lara Cook, Amanda McKell, Christopher Hatch, Kimberly Capalbo, Jacob
Mantz - Swimming
Pool, Lifeguards, Perm/PT
MOTION. Councilmember
Denison moved that the promotions, rehire and new hires be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried. Councilmember Christman
abstained from voting.
32. INTERNATIONAL DAYS - Update
Councilmember McEvoy reported that planning for the
International Days event is going well. The committee is working hard and there
is another meeting scheduled this next Saturday. Nick Tatton reported that the Carbon County Restaurant Tax
committee declined the application for funding for International Days in the
amount of $7,000 and referred it back to the committee. The committee recommended funding in the
amount of $2,500.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:50 a.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe
L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder