Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
May 12,
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
Richard Tatton Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Jeanne McEvoy Aleck
Shilaos, Chief of Police
Joe Christman Bret
Cammans, IS Dept. Supervisor
Excused:
Councilmember Stephen L. Denison
Gary Sonntag,
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Others
Present:
John Procarione Stephen
P Cha Joshua Cha Pamela M. Cha
Stephanie Cha Barbara
Terry Dale L. Terry Marion Cha
Joseph A. Cha Britni
Greenwood Jolene Greenwood Alfred Richens
Seth Chiaretta Krystle
Noyes Michele Tatton Jordan Tatton
Kelsey Tatton Karin
Odendahl Raelynne
Colton-Romero
Mary Odendahl Carrie
Peck Duston Cook Carl Berggren
Mayor
Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members present.
1.
PUBLIC INPUT - Dale Terry - Driveway Issue
Dale Terry, 1290 East 300 North, asked the Council to
correct a problem with his driveway that was created when Cedar Hills Drive was
resurfaced approximately four years ago.
Cedar Hills Drive is much lower than his driveway and his cars hit
bottom when he drives into his yard.
Mayor Piccolo and the Council assured Mr. Terry that the problem will be
corrected as quickly as possible. A
meeting will be scheduled between Mr. Terry, Mayor Piccolo, the Building
Inspector and the Public Works Director.
2.
PUBLIC INPUT - Request For Soccer Field
Jolene Greenwood and Michelle Tatton approached the Council
to ask that they consider constructing a soccer field. They have traveled around the state for
soccer tournaments and feel if a field was constructed, that tournaments could
be held in this community. Mayor
Piccolo stated that the Council recognizes the need for recreation for youth. He suggested that a committee be formed to
locate a site and find out what kind of funding is needed for this type of
facility. Councilmember Tatton
suggested that Ms. Greenwood and Ms. Tatton contact Steve Christensen and Frank
Ori of the Carbon County Recreation Department. They both can do a lot of leg work and would be very supportive
of a soccer field.
3.
PUBLIC INPUT - Marie Blanton - Statement Pertaining To Cattery
Marie Blanton, owner of Maries Cattery, invited the Council
to visit her residence and inspect the premises and to bring Debbie Pappas with
them. She referred to an item that
appeared in the local newspaper, the Sun Advocate, regarding the statements
that were made by Debbie Pappas at the Council Meeting of April 28th,
2004. She expressed concern of what was
printed in the newspaper and the telephone calls she is receiving. She does not want to put up with this type
of harassment.
4.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers provided
updates on the subjects and committees that they administer.
5.
BID OPENING - Indoor Pool Plumbing Replacement Re-Bid, #3C-2004 -
Committee Appointed
The following bids were received for
the re-bid of the Indoor Pool Plumbing Replacement.
U.S. Mechanical, Inc., Pleasant
Grove, Utah - $ 51,997.00
C.E.M. Sales & Service, Salt
Lake City, Utah - $ 52,300.00
Stilson & Sons Construction,
Inc., Orangeville, Utah - $ 69,782.00
May
12, 2004
O=Brien Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Price, Utah - $ 69,750.00
MOTION. Councilmember
Tatton moved that a committee, comprised of Councilmember Wheeler, Gary
Sonntag, Jerry Wright, Bret Cammans, Tamara Gray, and Pat Larsen, be appointed
to review the bids and if they are within the budget, that they be authorized
to award the bid and if not, that they be brought back to the Council. Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman
and carried.
6.
VISIONARY SERVICE LEADER AWARD - Stephen and Pam Cha
Mayor Piccolo presented the Visionary Service Leader Award
to Stephen and Pam Cha. Mr. & Mrs.
Cha were recognized for their contribution to the local community. Their efforts to provide hay rides for the
Castle Valley Center for the past several years have not gone unnoticed. They also conduct the program for games and
prizes for the youth at the Elks Lodge.
7. PRESENTATION OF AGROWTH AWARD@ PLAQUE FROM NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
Lyle Bauer presented the Mayor and Council with the Growth
Award plaque from the National Arbor Day Foundation. This plaque acknowledges the efforts that Price City puts forth
in their urban forest program.
8.
SHADE TREE COMMISSION - Charges For Tree Removal
Lyle Bauer, Cemetery Sexton, presented a proposal that the
Shade Tree Commission is recommending.
Currently, the City is not charging for tree removals. The Shade Tree Commission feels it is only
fair that the property owner share the cost of the replacement. As property owners may not be able to repay
the City for the actual value of a tree, which could sometimes amount to
thousands of dollars, they are recommending the use of a formula developed by
the International Society of Arboriculture for tree valuation. The fee would be based on the diameter of
the tree at 4 2 feet above grade. As it would not be possible to replace a
large tree with one of the same size, the fee would cover the cost of a number
of smaller trees. A 24 inch tree could be replaced by twelve one
inch trees. A cost per one inch tree would
be determined and the property owner charged that amount for the removal. A flat fee would be charged for all
removals. Trees would not be removed
for trivial reasons. The Council
discussed the proposal and the different situations where the City might be
asked to replace a tree, such as a tree being damaged by vandals or a car. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that staff be
directed to prepare an ordinance in draft form with three levels of replacement
costs. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Wheeler and carried.
9.
K-N-K LANDSCAPING - Home Occupied Business Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Kent Jones to operate K-N-K
Landscaping at his residence located at 419 East 200 North. 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.
10. BLUEBIRD DAYCARE, THE
SILVER AND GIFT SHOP, HOT PEPPER TACO EXPRESS, SNOWIE SHAK - 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 per the following contingencies.
Bluebird Daycare - 315 South 500 East (Daycare)
The Silver and Gift Shop - 26 East Main (Business and Sign)
Hot Pepper Taco Express - Mobile Restaurant (Smith=s Food King Parking Lot and Family
Future
Videos) - Contingent upon receiving food handlers permit and
permission from future land owners as they expand to other locations. They will report to the City as other
locations are requested.
Snowie Shak - 59 East 100 North (Relocation) - Approval of a 60 day
permit to be evaluated primarily concerning the traffic on 1st
North.
MOTION. Councilmember
McEvoy moved that the requests be approved, and that Conditional
May
12, 2004
Use Permits be issued per the above contingencies. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
CONSENT
ITEMS - MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that Items #11 through #22 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman
and carried.
11. MINUTES - April 19, 2004, April 28,
2004, May 3, 2004
12. SHADE TREE COMMISSION - Permission To
Plant Trees And Hang Two Tree City Signs
A tree east of Lee=s Music between Lee=s Music and Main Street Carpet on Main Street
A tree west of China City on Main Street
Two ATree City@ signs at entrances to the City.
13. ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE
BUDGET FOR FY2004/05, PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 9, 2004
14. JAN YOUNG - Appointment To Board of
Adjustments
15. KENT BOYACK, SUSAN HYDE, ROBERT
BENNETT - Travel Approved
Kent Boyack - Intermountain Hazardous Materials Conference, May 25-28,
2004, Park City, Utah
Susan Hyde - D.A.R.E. Officers Training, June 7-18, 2004, Salt Lake,
Utah
Robert Bennett - State Fire Marshall Training, May 12-14, 2004, Salt Lake,
Utah
16. RESOLUTION
#2004-06 - Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Not More Than $160,000
Aggregate Principal Amount Of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 Of Price
City, Carbon County, Utah, For The Purpose Of Financing The Acquisition And
Renovation Of An Existing Building To House Administrative Offices And
Programs; Calling A Public Hearing And Establishing A Date, Time And Location
For Said Public Hearing; Providing For Publication Of A Notice Of Public
Hearing And Bonds To Be Issued; Providing For A Pledge Of Sales Tax Revenues
For Repayment Of The Bonds; Fixing The Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount Of
The Bonds, The Maximum Number Of Years Over Which The Bonds May Mature, The
Maximum Interest Rate Which The Bonds May Bear, And The Maximum Discount From
Par At Which The Bonds May Be Sold; Providing For The Running Of A Contest
Period; And Related Matters.
17.
RESOLUTION #2004-05 - A
Commitment To The Preservation Of Local Heritage Assets (Preserve America)
18. PRICE CITY LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE - JUB
Engineers - Consulting Services
Contract Approved
Authorizing Mayor Piccolo to execute the documents.
19. UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -
Contract For Water Meter Station Relocation
Approved
Relocation of water meter station located adjacent to the
Price City Water Treatment Plant.
20. SWIMMING POOL AUTOMATIC BACKWASH
SYSTEM AND LEVEL CONTROL - C.E.M. Sales
And Service - Final Payment
Final payment in the amount of $13,700.00.
21. PAINT EXTERIOR STEEL
BACKWASH TANK AT WATER TREATMENT PLAN - Rejection of Bids And Postponement of
Re-Bidding
22. LOS 2 AMIGOS RESTAURANT - Partial
Release #2 of Development Agreement
Partial Release #2 of Development Agreement in the amount of
$6,294.75.
May
12, 2004
23. DANA YOUNG - Travel Approved
Mayor Piccolo presented the following travel request.
Dana Young - The Essentials of Human Resources, June 3, 4, 2004, Salt
Lake City, Utah
The Council discussed the travel request of Dana Young and
if she should be attending classes for Human Resources. Nick Tatton reported that with the absence
of a Human Resource Director, Dana has been performing the tasks for the
past several months. She recently
attended similar training and received a $400 voucher towards the next training
she attended. There will be no hotel
costs as she will stay with family. As
the travel fits within the budget, he felt that it would be a good idea for her
to learn some of the issues dealing with Human Resources. MOTION. Councilmember Christman moved that the
travel be approved and that the materials be brought back for other
employees. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
24. ANNUAL CITY AUCTION 2004 - Approved
Gary Sonntag reported that in the list of auction items that
were approved at the last meeting, several old shelves were included. As the Food Bank requested that these items
be donated to them, they were removed from the auction list and delivered to the
Food Bank. In addition, the Carbon
County Road Shop asked if they could include several surplus items in the City=s auction. MOTION.
Councilmember McEvoy moved that the surplus auction be approved with the
above changes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
25. BUILDING SERVICES - Job Descriptions
Approved
The Council reviewed the proposed new job descriptions for
Custodian I Grade 4, Custodian II Grade 6, Facilities Technician I Grade 8, and
Facilities Technician II Grade 10. A
minor change were recommended for Custodian I, such as completion or a program
in progress leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. Also recommended for all the job
descriptions was the addition of the word Arelated@, such as related work experience, and the requirement in the Facilities
Technician positions to be able to operate the lighting and sound equipment in
the Civic Auditorium. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that with the
addition of the above recommendations, that the job descriptions be
approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Christman and carried.
26. HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR JOB
DESCRIPTION - Approved
Pat Larsen presented the new job description for a Human
Resource Director. The Council
recommended that the wording Athe equivalent of a Bachelors Degree@ be removed and that it be replaced by Aa minimum of a Bachelors Degree@.
MOTION. Councilmember
Wheeler moved that with the above correction, that the job description be
approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
27. PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Update
Councilmember Wheeler reported that she toured several
projects currently being conducted by the Price River Water Improvement
District pertaining to the construction and placement of new water lines. She indicated it was very informative. She felt that with Price City and PRWID
working together, that they complement each other.
MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting
of the Redevelopment Agency. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Reconvened
at 7:21 p.m.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe L.
Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder