Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

May 24, 2000, 5:30 p.m.

Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo Vernon W. Jones, Community Administrator

Councilmembers: Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

Roy A. Nikas Pat Larsen, Finance Director

Betty P. Wheeler Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

Joe L. Piccolo Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer

Richard Tatton Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

Excused: Councilmember Stephen L. Denison

Others Present:

Georgina Nowak John Serfustini Erin Kobe

Rod Mills Rich Morley Mark Morley

Delia Paletta Shirley Shilaos

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

1. MINUTES - May 10, 2000

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes of the May 10, 2000 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

2. MINUTES - May 15, 2000

The following additions were made to the minutes of May 15, 2000.

Item #1 - Due to a conflict of interest, Councilmember Nikas did not participate in the discussion on the Cedar Hills Drive Project.

Item #1 - As a property owner along Cedar Hills Drive, Robert Etzel attended a meeting of the committee that was appointed at the May 10, 2000 Council Meeting. However, Mr. Etzel did not have a voice or vote on the committee.

Item #2, Motion #2 - Include that in essence, this motion was rescinded.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that per the above additions, that the minutes of the May 15, 2000 meeting be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

3. TERRACE HILLS SKATE PARK (RE-BID) - Authorization To Award Contract

The following bid was received for the Terrace Hills Skate Park:

Stapp Construction, Kaysville, Utah $69,000 for labor only

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that in light of the one bid and upon completion of a satisfactory review of the bid by the Engineering Dept., that the contract be awarded to Stapp Construction. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

4. CULINARY WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE FEASIBILITY AND PREDESIGN - Final Report

Rod Mills, CRS Consulting Engineers, presented a final report on the culinary water transmission pipeline feasibility and predesign study. The report contains documentation covering three proposed alignments. He presented photographs and discussed the alignment they are recommending, plus the alignments of the two alternatives. Easements will need to be obtained from property owners where the pipeline crosses their property. The cheapest and the recommended route is estimated to cost $12.6 million, followed by the alternate routes at $13.3 million and $14.4 million. The project will be difficult and challenging, but important to the City. The Council thanked Mr. Mills for his input. Gary Sonntag recommended that a committee, comprised of himself, Councilmembers Denison and Piccolo, and Sam White, be appointed to review the report, discuss the options and report back to the Council. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the committee be approved and that a meeting be scheduled for June 6^th at 8:30 a.m. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

5. ERIN KOBE (RELAY FOR LIFE) - Wave Pool Passes Contributed

Erin Kobe, representing the Relay For Life, requested that wave pool passes be contributed to those participating in the event. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that 300 passes be contributed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

6. BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH - Permission To Hold Youth Outreach

Delia Paletta requested permission to hold a youth outreach in an empty lot adjacent to Pizza Hut. Frank Furstenburg, owner of the property, has given his permission. They expect to have approximately 60 participants. The outreach will last from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Council gave their approval for this event.

7. GEORGINA NOWAK - New Seat Belt Law

Georgina Nowak presented information regarding the new seat belt law. All children under the age of 5 must be properly secured in an approved safety seat. All people in a vehicle under the age of 19 need to be buckled up. If the person is under the age of 16, the driver is cited. If they are between the ages of 16 and up to 19, it is the youth themselves that receive the citation. The Council thanked Georgina for her information.

8. UNITED WAY - Permission To Relocate Office Within Price Community Center

Pam Juliano, director of United Way, requested permission to relocate their offices located in the Price Community Center from upstairs to downstairs. They no longer meet ADA requirements due to removal of the elevator. The Chamber of Commerce has offered to let them move into a vacant room next to their office. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that United Way be authorized to move into the vacant office located next to the Chamber, that they continue paying the same amount of rent, and that Mr. Sampinos be directed to prepare the necessary paperwork whereby the Chamber of Commerce will acknowledge that they allowed this to occur. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

9. BLACK DIAMOND STAMPEDE RODEO SING-A-LONG CONTEST - Fees Waived For Use of Peace Garden

Mayor Colosimo presented a letter from the Black Diamond Stampede Rodeo committee requesting that rental fees be waived for use of the Peace Garden for a Sing-A-Long contest to be held on Saturday, June 3^rd. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request be approved subject to determining that there are no fees being charged to the participants who enter the contest. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

10. PATTI NICHOLS, BRIGITTE FARRELL, JAMES JARVI - Request For Credit On Excessive Water Usage - Referred Back To Policy

Councilmember Nikas presented requests from Patti Nichols, Brigitte Farrell, and James Jarvi, for credit on excessive water usage during the winter months due to undetected leakages. All of the leakages were from leaky toilets. The credits were questioned as it was felt that a leaky toilet can easily be detected. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the credits be approved. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION. After further discussion, Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be rejected and that the current policy be followed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

11. SEWER RATE INCREASE - Authorization To Prepare Resolution

Vern Jones reported that the Price River Water Improvement District raised their sewer rates $2.00/month to help pay for the ammonia discharge at their treatment plant. The costs are being passed on to all residents of the City and County. He requested permission to prepare a resolution to reflect that increase effective July 1, 2000. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Vern Jones be authorized to prepare a resolution implementing the sewer rate increase. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

12. PRICE V LLC OFFICE BUILDING (DMV) - Price River Business Park Lot #5, Conditional Use Permit

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for a Conditional Use Permit to Price V LLC to construct a new office building on their property across the street from the Workforce Services Building on Price River Drive. There were a couple of items in question, particularly the easement. However, Mr. Jones has researched the easement and found that it is not a problem. As such, this will be stricken. Mr. Sonntag stated that he reviewed the plans for the building and presented his concerns to Mr. Duzenack. Councilmember Piccolo stated that the main concern was a larger collection point for an irrigation ditch. Gary stated that this needs to be increased three times the size. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that since Mr. Sonntag has reviewed this and is in agreement with all of the concerns, that the Price V LLC Office Building for the Division of Motor Vehicles receive final approval and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

13. THE PUB SUPPLY - Home Occupied Business Approved

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of James Hansen to operate the Pub Supply from his home located at 127 West 500 South. Mr. Hansen plans to build reflective addresses to be placed on mailboxes or signposts. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the home occupied business be approved upon purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

14. SOUTHWEST SILKS - Conditional Use Permit, Sign

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Southwest Silks, 214 East 100 North, to install an additional sign on the east side of their building. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

15. MAD MAN BASSO RV SALES - Conditional Use Permits, Business and Sign, Pavement of Lot

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Mad Man Basso RV Sales, 402 South Carbon Avenue, for a Conditional Use Permit for his business and sign. The Commission also gave a favorable recommendation for a temporary 2 year Conditional Use Permit for pavement of the lot. The sidewalk located on the north side of the property was discussed. Mr. Basso was given instructions to apply for the City’s sidewalk replacement program. He agreed to do this. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that per the above recommendations, that the request be approved and that Conditional Use Permits for the business, sign and parking lot be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

16. VERN JONES - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel request:

Vern Jones - Rural Water Users Financial Committee Meeting, June 9, Alpine, Utah

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

17. STATE OF UTAH, DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CDBG - Contract For Housing Authority Sidewalk Project Approved

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the contract with the State of Utah, Dept. of Community and Economic Development CDBG for the Housing Authority Sidewalk Project be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

18. PURCHASE OF WATER METERS - Approved

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be given to purchase 102 5/8" X 3/4" and 16 1" water meters for a total cost of $5,496.50. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

19. WAVE POOL WATER SURFACE TARP - Yeadon Air Fabric Domes, Inc. - Final Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $15,460 submitted by Yeadon Air Fabric Domes, Inc., for the purchase of a surface tarp for the wave pool. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

20. CEDAR HILLS DRIVE CLASS “C” ROAD CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND SURVEYING -

Johansen & Tuttle Engineering - Partial Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $3,040 submitted by Johansen & Tuttle Engineering for work completed to date on the Cedar Hills Drive road construction project. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

21. FLOOD MITIGATION SPILLWAY #7S-2000 - JUB Consulting Engineers, Inc. - Partial Payments

Gary Sonntag presented requests for partial payments in the amount of $3,865 for the Flood Plain Mitigation Plan and $1,494 for the Storm Water Detention Basin Concrete spillway submitted by JUB Consulting Engineers, Inc., for work completed to date. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the partial payments be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

22. PRICE COMMUNITY CENTER ELEVATOR TOWER SETTLEMENT, SOIL AND WATER

TESTING #15S-2000 - RB&G Engineering, Inc. - Final Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $13,513 submitted by RB&G Engineering, Inc., for their contract on the soil and water testing conducted on the Price Community Center Elevator Tower Settlement. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried. It was recommended that a claim be sent to the insurance carrier.

23. SR55 WATER LINE, PIPE MATERIALS #16C-2000 - Approval of Purchase

Gary Sonntag reported that prior to the road shoulder construction between Nelson Lane and 300 South, 900' of culinary water pipeline needs to be installed on the east side of SR55. Two quotations were obtained for the materials - one from Mountainland Supply in the amount of $5,850 and one from Southwest Plumbing in the amount of $5,688. Gary stated that the pipe was ordered from Southwest Plumbing. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the purchase be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

24. AMANDA TATTON, JESSICA HURST, EDWARD DANIEL WOOD, DEVIN DAVIS, MARY ANN

CLARK - New Hires Approved

Keith Wight presented the following new hires and recommended approval:

Amanda Tatton, Jessica Hurst, Edward Daniel Wood, Devin Davis, Mary Ann Clark - Swimming Pool, Lifeguards, Permanent/PT, effective May 26, 2000

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the new hires be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

25. CONNIE JOHNSON, CHRISTINE BURROWS - Reclassifications/Promotions Approved

Keith Wight presented the following reclassifications/promotions:

Connie Johnson, Christine Burrows - Swimming Pool, from Lifeguard to Sr. Lifeguard, Permanent/PT, effective May 26, 2000

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the new hires be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

26. UTAH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TRUST - Medial/Dental Insurance Contract For 2000/2001

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract with Utah Local Governments Trust for employee medical/dental insurance coverage for the year 2000/2001. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried. The medical insurance includes three different options.

27. BUDGET FOR FY2000/01 - Revision Approved

Pat Larsen reported that per Council direction, she placed 4.49% in the budget for the 401K retirement program for eligible employees, excluding the Police Department. She did, however, leave the overtime for the Police Department the same as this year, as the Council felt their overtime was not controllable. She was able to balance the budget with an additional $22,000, which involved a few minor adjustments. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the budget for FY2000/2001 be accepted as revised. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

28. CARBON COUNTY - Payment For Carbon County Future - Tabled

Pat Larsen reported that she received an invoice in the amount of $20,000 from Carbon County for payment of Carbon County Future. The Council recommended that this item be tabled for further review as the former director terminated in October, 1999 and a replacement has not yet been appointed. MOTION Councilmember Tatton moved that the item be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

29. INTERNATIONAL DAYS - Update

Councilmember Piccolo reported that plans for International Days are on track. The next meeting is scheduled for next week.

30. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING EXTERIOR SIDING - Contract Awarded

Vern Jones reported that the committee appointed to review the bid received for the exterior siding of the Public Safety building awarded the contract to Castle Valley Aluminum for the bid amount of $9,900.

31. SWIM TEAM SCORE BOARD - Update

Councilmember Piccolo reported that he heard that the Smith Foundation donated $7,000 towards the swim team score board. However, in talking to the Manager of Smiths, he found this was not true. He also indicated that Coca-Cola is backing out of their previous commitment. He will contact Emery Telcom to solicit funds for this item.

32. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel Issue

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the Council Meeting adjourn and that an Executive Session convene for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

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

Executive Session adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Council Meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m.