Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah


June 14, 1995, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers:

James L. Jensen, L. Lamond Williams, Theressa O. Frandsen, L. Janet Oliveto, Roy Nikas

Vernon W. Jones (Adminis. Assist.), Pat Larsen (Finance Director), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney), Gary Sonntag (City Engineer), Cobb Johnson (Public Works Director), Aleck Shilaos (Chief of Police)

Absent and Excused: Joanne Lessar (City Recorder)

Others Present: Kerry Hansen, Earl Hansen, Thomas B. Laroque, Donna Christensen, Earl Sampier, Deloris Markakis

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


1. ACTING CITY RECORDER - Pat Larsen

In the absence of City Recorder Joanne Lessar, Mayor Colosimo recommended that Pat Larsen be appointed as Acting City Recorder for tonight's meeting. Councilmember Nikas moved that the acting appointment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Oliveto and carried.

2. MINUTES - May 24, 1995

Councilmember Frandsen moved that the minutes of the May 24, 1995 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Oliveto and carried.

3. MINUTES - May 25, 1995

Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes of the May 25, 1995 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Oliveto and carried.

4. RESOLUTION #95-17 - Adoption of Budget FY1995/96

Mayor Colosimo opened the Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m. to receive comments on the budget for the FY1995/96. There being no comments, Councilmember Williams moved that the hearing be closed at 5:33 p.m. and that Resolution #95-17 adopting the budget for FY1995/96 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

5. BID OPENING - Library Re-Roof 9C-95 - Committee Appointed

The following bids were received to re-roof the library:

Alternate #1 Alternate #2

Hansen Roofing, Spring Glen $22,920 $23,820

MRJ Roofing, West Valley City $22,000 $21,650

Mayor Colosimo recommended that a committee consisting of Councilmember Oliveto, Dean Denison, Cobb Johnson, Gary Sonntag, and Pat Larsen, be appointed to review the bid and given the power to act. Councilmember Oliveto moved that the committee be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

6. ACTIVE RE-ENTRY - Back To School Extravaganza/Disability Awareness Fair - Tabled

7. GREEK FESTIVAL - Special Event Liquor Permit

Councilmember Nikas reported that the Council gave verbal approval for a special event liquor permit for the Greek Festival to be held July 14 and 15. This is to ratify that action. He moved that the action be ratified. Motion seconded by Councilmember Oliveto and carried.

8. CLAUDIA CALLAHAN - Powerline Clearance

Cobb Johnson reported that Claudia Callahan, 143 North 300 East, is selling her home. In order to complete the sale, the powerline needs to be moved, as it is situated 10'8" above the roof of her house. Code stipulates that the clearance be 12 1/2'. Cost to move this is between $2,500 and $3,000. Councilmember Jensen moved that the powerline be moved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

9. NOTRE DAME REGIONAL SCHOOL RE-ROOFING - Request To Waive Building Permit Fee

Deloris Markakis, representing Notre Dame Regional School, requested that the building permit fee be waived to re-roof the Notre Dame Regional School. Estimated cost of the project is $30,000 to $33,000, with all of the work being done in-house. Councilmember Williams moved that the building permit fee be waived, and that if there are any hard costs, that they be charged. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

10. FRENCH CHOIR - Request To Waive Pioneer Park Rental Fees


Councilmember Oliveto moved that rental fees for the pavilion at Pioneer Park be waived for the French Choir for a luncheon on July 17. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

11. WATER TREATMENT PLANT - Permission To Replace Valve

Councilmember Williams reported that a new valve is needed at the water treatment plant to correctly calculate the number of gallons per minute. Due to the plant being updated earlier this year, it is producing 2,300/gallons a minute, but the meter only goes to 2,000/gallons a minute. Cost to replace the valve and associated parts is approximately $7,000. Councilmember Williams moved that the valve be replaced. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

12. OUTSIDE WATER CONNECTION - Clayton M. and Jerri Lynn Cox

Councilmember Williams moved that upon payment of the necessary fees, that Clayton M. and Jerry Lynn Cox, 4488 North US Highway 6, be granted an outside water connection. Motion seconded by Councilmember Oliveto and carried.

13. WATER EXPANSION PROJECT PHASE I (WATER TANKS) - Committee Report

Councilmember Williams reported that the bids received for construction of the Water Tanks exceeded the funds available. Vern Jones reported that CRS Engineering feels the reason for the added cost is that the market is driving the cost up. In addition, there is a question on the excavation of the 2 million gallon tank based on the soils condition, plus the fact that the engineering estimate in excess of a year old. Vern stated that under the existing loans with the Water Drinking Board and the Community Impact Board, that the City cannot exceed those amounts by 10% without reapplying for a new loan. However, reapplying will not take care of the entire cost. It would only add another $300,000, and we would still be short $800,000 on the total project. He will investigate the possibility of obtaining more money. The Community Impact Board indicated that if the City was to ask for more funding, the earliest they could be on the agenda is August. The earliest date for funding would be December. This puts the City in a bind, as we are within weeks of closing on the existing revenue bonds. Vern stated that the instead of increasing water rates, the most amenable solution would be to approach the CIB for a million dollars in the form of a grant. If the CIB does not go for this, a second scenario would be to request a partial grant and a restructured loan at 3%. If the present loan was restructured, it may be possible to keep the same interest rates, only take more money. Kelly Murdock is working on this at the present time. Either way, it jeopardizes the revenue bond system. It would cost more money for the bonding. The other alternative would be to downgrade the project itself, and eliminate the 2 million gallon tank. Cost of this tank is $900,000. It could be placed back in the project in 3 or 5 years. Councilmember Williams stated that a lot of work and time went into exploring to see what was needed. If the 2 million gallon tank is put off 2 or 3 years, it will end up costing more than it would cost now. He feels the City should look at some other funding source and move ahead and award the project to include the tank. Vern stated that if the City was to do their own municipal or revenue bond with a lending agency, the interest would be about 6%. Councilmember Nikas questioned if there is going to be enough money for the second phase of the project. Those estimates are also a year old. He felt downgrading would be in the best interests and that the 2 million gallon tank could be done as a separate project at a later date. Pat Larsen stated that if it is possible, another option would be to go 10% over the loans. This would amount to $300,000, and the balance can be funded through the Water Department. Gary Sonntag stated that the 2 million gallon tank was to work in combination with the 10 million and 3 million gallon tanks. It is important in respect to the overall storage. Not only now but in the future with consideration that we want to obtain between 2 and 3 days storage. This is taking into consideration the elimination of the steel tanks as they deteriorate. If the 2 million gallon tank was not constructed at this time, the City would still be ahead by constructing the 10 million gallon tank in the location chosen. Changes could be made in the design and the way the system functions, such as operation of the valves and pressure zones. However, there would not be as many gallons for storage. It was suggested that staff review this more thoroughly and investigate the possibility of more funding.

14. 1995 MUNICIPAL ELECTION - Filing Fee

Councilmember Jensen moved that a $50 filing fee be assessed individuals interested in filing for a municipal office and that Mr. Sampinos be directed to prepare an ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

15. REHIRE - Ron Tweed, Ron Fossat

PROMOTION - Jane Hovey

Mayor Colosimo recommended that the following personnel requests be approved:

Rehire - Ron Tweed, Ron Fossat, Laborers, Street Dept., Temp/FT

Promotion - Jane Hovey, Swimming Pool, from Lifeguard To Lifeguard/Supervisor, Instructor

Councilmember Jensen moved that the above personnel actions be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

16. LIBRARY PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Merlene Skoglund

Councilmember Oliveto reported that a committee met and reviewed applicants for the position of Program Director and selected Merlene Skoglund for this position. She moved that Merlene Skoglund be appointed as Program Director. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

17. STREET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS - Permission To Hire Two Temporary/Full Time Employees

PARKS DEPARTMENT - Permission To Hire Permanent/Full Time Employee

Mayor Colosimo recommended that the following personnel requests be approved:

Street and Maintenance Departments - Permission to hire 2 temporary/full time employees.

Parks Department - Permission To Hire Permanent/Full Time Employee

Councilmember Frandsen moved that the above personnel actions be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

18. RESOLUTION #95-16 - Increase In Wage and Salary Schedules

Councilmember Jensen moved that Resolution #95-16, increasing the wage and salary schedules for Price City employees be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Oliveto and carried. This schedule reflects the 3% wage adjustment in the 1995/96 budget.

19. NORMA PROCARIONE - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo recommended that Norma Procarione be authorized to attend a Library Internet Meeting, June 14 and 15 in Salt Lake. Councilmember Oliveto moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

20. CLASS "C" ROAD CONSTRUCTION - Permission To Advertise To Receive Bids For Asphalt

Councilmember Nikas moved that permission be given to advertise to receive bids for asphalt for the Class "C" Road Construction. Motion seconded by Councilmember Oliveto and carried.

21. SWIMMING POOL BOILER - Permission To Advertise To Receive Bids For Tubing

Councilmember Jensen moved that permission be given to advertise to receive bids for new tubing for the swimming pool boiler. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

22. NEW CEMETERY HYDRO-SEEDING - Environmental Industrial Service - Final Payment

Councilmember Frandsen moved that a final payment in the amount of $2,929.97 be paid to Environmental Industrial Service for their contract to hydro-seed the new cemetery subject to review by the owner of Environmental Industrial Service and Cobb Johnson. Motion seconded by Councilmember Oliveto and carried.

23. COLTON WELL #2 - Nickerson Co., Inc. - Partial Payment #2, Final Payment

Councilmember Williams moved that partial payment #2 in the amount of $32,712 and a final payment in the amount of $21,300.32 be paid to Nickerson Co. for refurbishment of the Colton Well #2 pump subject to review of the sales tax. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried. Gary Sonntag reported that Nickerson Co. did not charge as much to revideo the well. This amount has been reflected in the above payments.

24. PLANNING AND ZONING PROCEDURE, 1994 UPDATE - Millard Consultants - Partial Payment #2

Councilmember Williams moved that partial payment #2 in the amount of $3,000 be paid to Millard Consultants for work completed to date on the Land Development Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

25. WATER EXPANSION PROJECT IV - CRS Consulting Engineers - Partial Payments

Councilmember Williams moved that partial payment #11 in the amount of $11,503 for the water tank design, and partial payment #3 in the amount of $2,844.50 for the transmission, distribution, pump and telemetry be paid to CRS Consulting Engineers for their contract on the above project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

26. STORM DRAINAGE LINES AND STREET INTERSECTIONS - BLM Property -Permission To Seek Easements

Gary Sonntag reported that the second phase of the storm drain control project will include constructing a new 36" pipe. A portion of this line will cross over properties owned by the BLM. Also the existing street intersections at 700 East/900 North and 1100 East/900 North are on BLM property. He requested permission to negotiate with the BLM for easements to allow the City to operate those areas in public utility and street right-of-ways. Councilmember Oliveto moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

27. BUDGET REVISION FY1994/95 - Public Hearing Scheduled

Councilmember Jensen moved that a public hearing to revise the budget for FY1994/95 be scheduled for the next meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

28. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The following business license application was received:

Black Diamond MESCO, 60 South 700 East #2, Richard Anderson-Manager/Owner, Mining Supplies and Equipment (50) $100

Councilmember Jensen moved that the business license be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

Councilmember Jensen moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

Meeting adjourned t 6:35 p.m.

Reconvened at 6:45 p.m.

Redevelopment Agency Minutes

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.