Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

June 14, 2006, 5:30 p.m.

 

Present:

Mayor Joe L. Piccolo                                          Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

Councilmembers:                                               Pat Larsen, Finance Director

     Kathy Hanna-Smith                                       Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

     Jeff Nielson                                                   Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer

     Rick Davis                                                    Bret Cammans, Customer Service Director

Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police

 

Excused: Councilmember Richard Tatton

   Councilmember Jeanne McEvoy

   Nick Tatton, Community Director

   John Daniels, Human Resource Director

 

Others In Attendance:

Brianna Tucker

 

Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Roll was called with the above members present:

 

 1.        COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update

 

The Mayor and Councilmembers presented an update on the activities they administer.

 

 2.        BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER - A-Frame Sign Approved

 

Mayor Piccolo presented a request from the Business and Technical Assistance Center, 375 South Carbon Avenue, to place an a-frame sign on the parking strip in front of their building to be displayed throughout the year.  The sign will advertise new businesses located at the facility as well as the services and activities offered.  Several issues were discussed, such as something more permanent and attached to the property, requiring an annual review, and limiting the sign to two years.  MOTION.   After further discussion, Councilmember Davis moved that the A-Frame sign be approved as long as it is promotional and falls under the guidelines of the Land Development Code.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.

 

 3.        RESOLUTION #2006-11 - Budget Revision For Fiscal Year 2005-2006

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that a Public Hearing be held to receive comments on the proposed Budget Revision for FY2005-2006.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.  Mayor Piccolo opened the Public Hearing at  6:04 p.m.

Pat Larsen stated that she made one amendment to the revision and that was to include $2,000 in revenue and expense for a seat belt grant.  An amount of $58,000 was put back into Fund Balance from the General Fund.  There were some overruns on grants which had to be covered.  Other than that, there were just line item adjustments.  MOTION.  There being no further comments, Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that Resolution #2006-11, adopting the Budget Revision for FY2005-2006 be approved, and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.  MOTION.  Councilmember Nielson moved that the Public Hearing close.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and carried.  The Public Hearing closed at 6:10 p.m.   

 

 4.        WATER RIGHTS APPLICATION #91-152 (A17936) - Authorization To Proceed And Research For A Project

 

Mayor Piccolo reported that the City received notice from the State Water Engineers Office that it was granted a five year extension (November 30, 2011) on the Water Rights Application for 5,000 acre feet of water from the White River drainage.  It is necessary to take steps to begin development on that water right.  Gary Sonntag stated that he has no suggestions at this time, but will take preliminary steps to initiate this which will involve taking the existing application, research what has been done, and take steps to see what will be feasible and approach the State Engineer to see if we can use this application to address  whatever improvement we will pursue.  At this point, we have no funding for any specific project.  For the preliminary steps, we will pursue it through the Engineering budget.  As soon as we identify the direction we want to go and hopefully how much it will cost, we can pursue a funding application.  MOTION.  Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that staff be authorized to proceed to identify a project and report back to the


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Council.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.  

 

 5.        SUNRISE ENGINEERING - Contract For Plan Review and Building Inspection Services Approved

BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION - Permission To Advertise For Replacement

 

Due to the resignation of the Building Inspector/ Planning and Zoning Administrator, Police Chief Aleck Shilaos presented a rough draft of an agreement with Sunrise Engineering to provide plan review and building inspection services.  After it has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and Sunrise Engineering, he requested that authorization be given for Mayor Piccolo to sign the agreement to proceed with the above services.  The issues involving the Planning and Zoning Administration was discussed.  Mayor Piccolo recommended that the duties be split between staff members.  The Land Development Code is up to date so that will not be an issue.  Staff can be assigned and trained for Planning and Zoning as well as assigned and trained as a permit technician.  Mayor Piccolo also suggested checking into the use of a certified contractor.  MOTION.  Councilmember Davis moved that the contract with Sunrise Engineering be approved with the fee schedule being inserted and upon a satisfactory review by the City Attorney.  Further, that staff be authorized to negotiate the best deal possible and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the document.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.  A committee, consisting of Councilmembers Nielson and Davis, Aleck Shilaos, Gary Sonntag, John Daniels, Pat Larsen, and Laurie Tryon, was appointed to review the re-alignment of the Planning and Zoning Administration. 

 

MOTION.   Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that staff be given authorization to prepare a job description for a Building Inspector and that the position be advertised as soon as possible in the local paper, Salt Lake Tribune and appropriate trade journals.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.  

 

 6.        PEACE OF MIND, SYMMETRY PILATES - Home Occupied Businesses Approved

 

Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recmmendation to the following requests for home occupied businesses.

 

Peace of Mind - 115 East 800 North, Kathy Chatterton-Owner (Inspection Services For Home Buyers)

Symmetry Pilates - 139 North 2nd East, Melissa Anast Taylor-Owner (Exercise  Program)

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Nielson moved that the businesses be approved upon the purchase of a business license.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.

                                       

 7.        CLINT MOTTE, SECURITY FINANCE, STINSON WELL SERVICES - Conditional Use Permits and Temporary Permit Approved

 

Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for two Conditional Use Permits and a Temporary Permit for Clint Motte.

 

Clint Motte - 1592 East 500 South - Animals On Property - Has a Grandfather Permit for two livestock animals, currently has seven.  Temporary Permit for five animals to be removed by July 31, 2006.

Security Finance - 79 West Main, Business and Sign

Stinson Well Services - 80 West Main Suite #9, Business and Sign

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Nielson moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits and a Temporary Permit be issued per the above.  Motion seconded by Councilmemer Davis and carried.

 

 8.        DINO-MINE ADVENTURE PARK - Maintenance and Operations Agreement - Struck

 

 9.        PINNACLE CANYON ACADEMY - Development Agreement - Struck

 

CONSENT ITEMS -  MOTION.  Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that Items #10 through #26 be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and carried.

 

 


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10.        MINUTES - May 24 2006, May 30, 2006, June 2, 2006

 

11.        CASTLE COUNTRY YOUTH CENTER - Adopt-A-Street Application And Agreement Approved

 

12.        CITY SANITATION REFUSE CONTRACT - Authorization To Extend Contract

 

Authorization for Mayor Piccolo to contact City Sanitation to extend the refuse contract, which expires June 30, 2006.

 

13.        NICK TATTON - Travel Approved - IEDC Certification Exam, August 18-20, 2006, Atlanta, Georgia

 

14.        POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICE FEES - Authorization To Prepare Resolution

 

15.        CITY HALL COPY MACHINE PURCHASE - Permission To Receive Bids

 

16.        CARBON SCHOOL DISTRICT - Softball Field Agreement

 

17.        SUN ADVOCATE - Annual Advertising Contract Approved

 

18.        WATER DEPLETION & RECOVERY STUDY - Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering - Change Order #1, Final Payment #7

 

Change Order #1 reduces the contract $14,194.91 to reflect as-built work.  Final payment in the amount of $61,940.09. 

 

19.        COVE BASIN PARK 300 EAST ROAD CONSTRUCTION, #6C-2005 - Smith Byrd, LLC -

Change Order #4 and Final Payment #3

 

Change Order increases the contract  $471.76 to reflect as-built quantities.  Final payment in the amount of $626.76.

 

20.        LOS 2 AMIGOS RESTAURANT - Development Agreement- Final Release #4

 

Final release #4 in the amount of $3,690 (letter of credit).

 

21         CIB ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, #2C-2006 - Contracts Awarded

 

M & M Asphalt  - Type 3 Slurry - low bid amount reduced to conform with budget constraints $117,975.56.

Nielson Construction - Road Reconstruction - low bid amount of $12,391.00.

 

22.        CLASS “C” ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, #3C-2006 - Contracts Awarded

 

Hot Asphalt Co. - Crack Seal - low bid amount $28,200.

Nielson Construction - Rotomill and asphalt overlay - low bid amount reduced to conform with budget constraints $97,049.15.

Nielson Construction - Road reconstruction - low bid amount $13,792

Nielson Construction - Paint striping - low bid amount $26,856.09.

 

23.        FUND TRANSFERS - Approved For Fiscal Year 2005-2006

 

General Fund to Library Fund - $344,650

Redevelopment Agency to General Fund - $20,749

East Price RDA to General Fund - $22,500

Water Fund to General Fund - $326,950

Electric Fund to General Fund - $1,098,250

General Fund to Swimming Pool Fund - $350,050

General Fund to Drug Task Force Fund - $67,301

General Fund to Capital Projects - $43,200

 

24.        STREET DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Permission To Advertise and Replace Position - Ratification

 


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25.        NEW HIRE - Lori Perez, Part Time Library Aide

 

26.        LAURIE TRYON - Appointment As City Recorder

 

27.        PURCHASE OF CASELLE SOFTWARE AND SERVICES PROGRAM - Approved

 

Pat Larsen requested permission to purchase a new Caselle Software program.  This program will allow staff and Councilmembers to view accounting records and transactions on the computer.  This will be purchased in the new budget year beginning July 1, 2006 at a cost of $5,500.  MOTION.  Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that the purchase be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and carried.

 

28.        ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENT - Referred Back To Power Board

 

Councilmember Davis questioned the recommendation of the Power Board to increase the current base rate for residential customers from $.092 to $2.50.  The change also eliminates schedule 103 and combines the rate with Schedule 101.  The current rate is .0066981 per kWh for all kWh.  It is proposed to go to .0067 up to 400 kWh, .075 for the next 200 kWh for a total of 600 and .083 kWh for all additional.  He feels this is a little bit high and recommended that it be reviewed further to make sure the numbers are correct.  Pat Larsen stated that looking at our current rate, it appears that an extra zero has been added.  Mayor Piccolo stated that he would like to see a lower rate for those people that use less hours.  Pat Larsen stated that this increase should have been 10%, with the larger users increased by 5%.  She agrees with Councilmember Davis,  that this is a huge increase especially for those on a fixed income, plus the $5.00 flat fee for substations.  Several suggestions were discussed, such as increasing the .092 to .097 and restructuring the rates with steps.  MOTION.  Councilmember Nielson moved that this be sent back to the Power Board with the above suggestions.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.

 

29.        COMMUNITY PROGRESS - Update

 

Councilmember Hanna-Smith reported that the Castle Country Youth Center has signed the first agreement to adopt a street, which extends from the “Welcome To Price” sign from Highway 10 into Price at the overpass.  A “noise free” zone has been arranged during the Culture Connection events with signs being placed on the corners of 1st and 2nd East.  She has discussed the enhancement of city entryways with Dale Stapley from the Utah Department of Transportation.

 

30.        INTERNATIONAL DAYS - Update

 

Councilmember Hanna-Smith reported that the entertainment for International Days has been completely lined up.  Their final meeting will be held June 29th.  The Boy Scouts have asked permission to promote  their Scout-A-Rama during International Days.  They will hold this at the College of Eastern Utah Business Building.  Councilmember Hanna-Smith felt this would enhance the festivities.  Mayor Piccolo agreed and stated that he is in favor of these types of promotions.  Councilmember Davis stated that he has contacted the Youth City Council and they are looking forward to participating and supporting International Days.  

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Nielson moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Reconvened at 7:44 p.m.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

APPROVED:

 

 

 

                                                     

ATTEST:                                                                       Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor

 

 

                                                  

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder