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motion was rescinded.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 6th 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 3rd. 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.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:46 p.m.