Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah


June 23, 1999, 5:30 p.m.


Present:
 
Mayor Lou Colosimo
Councilmembers:
Roy A. Nikas
Betty P. Wheeler
Joe L. Piccolo
Stephen L. Denison
Richard Tatton
Staff:
Vernon W. Jones, Community Adminis.
Joanne Lessar, City Recorder
Pat Larsen, Finance Director
Nick Sampinos, City Attorney
Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer
Keith Wight, Human Resource Dir.
Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Others Present:
Emma Kuykendall
Kemp Snow
Nina Hunt
Roger Hunt
 
 
Dave Peterson
Dave Berman
Wayne M. Hunt
Ryan Nelson
Felix Bruno
 
 
Hal Christensen
Audrey Curtis
Debbie Hunt
Gary Lyon
Bob Potts

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


1. MINUTES - June 9, 1999

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes of the June 9, 1999 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

2. RESOLUTION #99-09 - Budget Revision For FY1999/2000

Mayor Colosimo opened the Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m. to receive comments on the revised budget for FY1999/2000. Pat Larsen presented the following changes:

General Fund reduced $96,000.00
Library fund reduced $2,200.00
Capital Improvements Fund increased $6,700.00
Water Fund increased $17,500.00 ($15,000.00 was used to pay for the Carbonville Road Sewer Line)
Electric fund increased $69,000.00
Swimming Pool decreased $5,000.00
IS Dept. decreased $9,000.00.

There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 5:33 p.m. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Resolution #99-09, setting forth the revised Budget of Price City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

3. BID OPENING - CDBG 1999 Road Construction Project - Committee Appointed

The following bids were received for the CDBG 1999 Road Construction.

MOTION. Councilmember moved that a committee consisting of himself, Councilmember Denison, Vern Jones, Gary Sonntag and Pat Larsen, be appointed to review the bids and given the power to act. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

4. BID OPENING - Water System Expansion Project IV, Phase IV - Committee Appointed

The following bids were received for the Water System Expansion Project IV, Phase IV.

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that a committee consisting of himself, Councilmember Nikas, Vern Jones, Gary Sonntag, Paul Wheeler and Pat Larsen, be appointed to review the bids and given the power to act. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

5. COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Permission To Close Street For 100th Anniversary Celebration

Emma Kuykendall, representing the Community United Methodist Church, requested that 2nd East Street be closed between Main Street and 50 North for their 100th anniversary celebration to be held in August on a Saturday. She does not have an exact date at this time. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

6. WATER CONSERVATION PLAN REPORT - CRS Consulting Engineers

Hal Christensen, representing CRS Consulting Engineers, presented an update on the Water Conservation Plan. The Utah State Legislature passed HB 418, requiring water districts and municipalities to prepare and submit a water conservation plan to the Board of Water Resources. Mr. Christensen stated that he is in the process of preparing a rough draft and hopes to have it ready to present to the Council by the end of July. He presented information on his plans and what the State expects and how the State evaluates the plan.

7. WATER TRANSMISSION LINE STUDY REPORT - CRS Consulting Engineers

Hal Christensen presented a report on the feasibility study for the Water Transmission Line. At the present, they are familiarizing themselves with the project and the alignment, territory, and country where the pipeline will be constructed. In July, they will develop alternatives based on constructibility, avoiding areas of high underground congestion, and finding a corridor that is least costly to build the pipeline. In August, after they have established the pipeline alignment, they will do a hydraulic evaluation to determine the capacity needed and the line size. An analysis will be done on the pressure and the selection of piping materials. In September, once they are comfortable with the alignment, hydraulics, and the piping material, they will do an assessment of funding, how to apply, paying back the loan, the impact on operation and maintenance, and the required permits by the Corp of Engineers and the State. In October, they will put it together and submit it to the Council in written form and hope to receive comments at that time. Mayor Colosimo thanked Mr. Christensen for his input on both of the above items.

8. WAYNE HUNT - Closure of 300 West 200 North Street

Wayne Hunt, 300 West 200 North, presented maps and letters pertaining to the closure of 300 West 300 North Street. He recently heard that Jeff Richens, who resides at 320 West 200 North, has approached the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council to close 300 West 300 North to pedestrian use only. He read a letter of opposition to the closure of the street. He understands that Jeff is requesting this closure in order to construct a carport and have more personal parking. Presently Mr. Richens does not have the proper clearances and cannot get a building permit for the carport unless the street is closed. He does not object to Mr. Richens building the carport and parking one car on the street, but he wants to be able to access the street from his driveway. The street should be open for fire trucks and other emergency vehicles so they can access the back of their homes in case of fire or other emergencies. The Council informed Mr. Hunt that they were unaware that Mr. Richens hadn't consulted with the property owners in that area. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Resolution #99-07 be tabled until this can be reviewed further, that it be referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and that no building permit be issued to Mr. Richens for his carport. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

9. BLAINE AND CINDY FILLMORE - Special Event Beer Permit

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that verbal action by the Council to approve a special event beer permit for Blaine and Cindy Fillmore for a wedding held at Chelseys on Saturday, June 19th, be ratified. Motion seconded by councilmember Denison and carried.

10. JIM STEVENSON - Special Event Beer Permit

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a special event beer permit be approved for Jim Stevenson for a wedding at Chelseys on Saturday, June 26th. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

11. KIWANIS CLUB - Contribution For July 4th Fireworks

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that $600 be contributed to the Kiwanis Club for their 4th of July fireworks display. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

12. SLOVENIAN DAY CELEBRATION - Special Event Beer Permit

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that permission be given for a special event beer permit for the annual Slovenian Day Celebration to be held at Washington Park on Sunday, July 18th. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

13. FELIX BRUNO - Complaint On Street Lighting

Felix Bruno, 1334 Airport Road, requested that the City look into the possibility of installing street lights on his street. Mayor Colosimo stated that the Council will look into this.

14. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FURNACE FOR PRICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that permission be given to purchase and install two furnaces at the Price Community Complex for an amount of $3,800. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

15. BABY "N" ME - Home Occupied Business

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Joelle Sherman to operate a business, Baby "N" Me, out of her home located at 855 North Blarney Circle. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the business be approved upon purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

16. BLACK CAT FIREWORKS, SECURITY FINANCE - Conditional Use Permits

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved contingent upon approval by the Fire Chief on Black Cat Fireworks, that Conditional Use Permits be issued, and that business licenses be purchased where needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

17. PURCHASE OF CD CHANGER - Permission To Waive Bidding Procedures

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be given to waive bidding procedures to purchase a CD Changer for the Information Systems Department. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

18. RESOLUTION #99-10 - Adoption of Budget For FY1999/2000

Mayor Colosimo presented Resolution #99-10, adopting the financial budget of Price City for the fiscal year July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Resolution #99-10 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

19. RESOLUTION #99-11 - Electric Rate Decrease

Mayor Colosimo presented Resolution #99-11, decreasing electric rates by 6% for utility customers inside the corporate limits of Price City effective July 1, 1999. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Resolution #99-11 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

20. RESOLUTION #99-12 - Sewer Rate Increase

Mayor Colosimo presented Resolution #99-12, revising and increasing the monthly sewer rate and setting forth the manner in which the $18.00 sewer fee is to be distributed. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Resolution #99-12 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

21. RESOLUTION #99-13 - Water Rate Increase

Mayor Colosimo presented Resolution 99-13, establishing and increasing the water rates to be charged to culinary water consumers inside and outside the corporate limits of Price City, effective July 1, 1999. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Resolution #99-13 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

22. SCOTT MCDONALD, CARL MCCORMICK, SHAWN ALLRED, LIANNE JOHNSON, TAMARA KLARICH, TANNER DEATON, KIM COX - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:

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

23. GARY SONNTAG - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel request:

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

24. ORDINANCE #99-006 - Business License Definition For Crafters and Events

Vern Jones presented Ordinance #99-006, amending Ordinance #1390-86 titled "Business Licensing Code of Price City, 1986, and establishing a definition for crafters and events. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that Ordinance #99-006 be adopted, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance, that it become effective January 1, 2000, and that it be published. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

25. RESOLUTION #99-14 - Establishing A Business License Fee For Crafters

Vern Jones presented Resolution #99-14, establishing a fee schedule for crafters for licensing of businesses within the corporate limits of Price City and amending Resolution No. 95-04. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution #99-14 be adopted, that it become effective January 1, 2000, and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

26. WATER SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN - Permission To Enter Into Consultant Contract With Hansen, Allen and Luce, Inc.

Gary Sonntag reported that the State of Utah has mandated that the City complete a water source protection plan for its underground water resources. This would include the Colton Springs and wells. Hansen, Allen and Luce, who have a local field office in Price and are an experienced engineering consultant firm with many years of experience in preparing water source protection plans, have submitted a proposal to complete the work on this project for an amount not to exceed $23,300. He recommended that the City hire Hansen, Allen and Luce to perform this work. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

27. SWIMMING POOL FUEL CONVERSION DESIGN - Professional Engineer Services (PES) Consultant Contract - Tabled

Gary Sonntag reported that in an effort to secure the economical Questar interruptible rate, it will be necessary for the pool facility to re-plumb for an alternative back-up fuel. Several firms have been contacted, however, there is only one company out of four that we feel is capable of doing this work. Professional Engineering Services (PES) of Salt Lake City submitted a proposal for mechanical engineering design services in the amount of $4,500.00. He recommended that PES be hired to compete this design. The Council questioned if the local gas company would be able to perform this service and recommended that it be reviewed before a consultant is hired.

28. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR 1999/2000 - Permission To Bid

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that permission be given to advertise for bids to complete road reconstruction and new road construction for the fiscal year 1999/2000. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

29. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR 1999/2000 - Permission To Negotiate For Engineering Services

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that permission be given to the City Engineer to negotiate for engineering consulting and surveying services to complete the necessary design and document preparation for scheduled road improvement projects (road reconstruction and new construction). Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

30. CEMETERY MAPPING AND INVENTORY (GIS) - Permission to Hire Consultant

Gary Sonntag reported that the City received a 50% grant from the State of Utah to complete a mapping and inventory data base of the cemetery. Several proposals were received from GIS consultants to complete the work. The committee assigned to review the proposals selected Applied GIS of Logan, Utah, for the amount of $4,500 to finish the cemetery mapping and inventory. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Applied GIS of Logan, Utah, be hired to complete the above project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

31. CARBONVILLE SEWER - Price River Water Improvement District - Partial Payment

Gary Sonntag reported that the Price River Water Improvement District has completed the installation of the 8 inch sewer pipeline on the east side of Carbonville Road. He recommended a partial payment in the amount of $20,576.57. A 10% retainage in the amount of $2,286.29 will be withheld until the project is finalized. Gary requested that both amounts be approved and that both checks be taken out of this years budget. He will hold the retainage check and upon finalization of the project, will release that check. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the payments be made as recommended above. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

32. FLOOD PLAIN MAP AMENDMENT - Permission To Negotiate Contract With JUB Consulting

Gary Sonntag discussed the spillway at the detention center and recommended that it be relocated to the east side where it will be less of a visual impact. He also discussed an emergency action plan and standard operating procedures, which are a basic safety requirement of the State. In addition, he discussed amendment of the flood plain map, which will remove flood proofing requirements and restrictions imposed on downstream property owners. This amendment will need to go through the Federal emergency Management Agency. Gary requested permission to negotiate a contract with JUB Consulting to complete the above. The Council discussed the need to relocate the spillway and after a lengthy discussion, felt that the spillway should not be relocated and that it be left where it currently is. The Emergency action Plan and Standard Operating Procedures was reviewed and it was recommended that Vern Jones be directed to prepare these documents. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that permission be given to negotiate with JUB Consulting Engineers for the Flood Plain Map Amendment. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

33. SWIMMING POOL - Permission To Advertise For Bids To Reroof Locker Room

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that permission be given to advertise for bids to reroof the locker room at the swimming pool. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

34. DISPATCH SERVICES - Interlocal Agreement With Carbon County - Tabled

Nick Sampinos presented a draft of the proposed contract with Carbon County for dispatch services. The agreement was referred to himself and Chief Shilaos for comments. They made their changes and forwarded the contract to the State for their review and comments. He recommended that the agreement not be approved until a revised agreement is received and reviewed by the Council. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the agreement be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

35. DISPATCH SERVICES - Computer Maintenance Agreement

Nick Sampinos presented a proposed contract with the State Dispatch Services, whereas Price City (Robert Potts) will provide technical assistance for the computers located at the dispatch office. The agreement provides for a $10,000 annual fee to be paid by the State to Price City for that technical support. Robert Potts explained what assistance he will be providing and the time involved. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

36. RESOLUTION #99-16 - Lease/Purchase Agreement With First Security Bank (Police Car)

Pat Larsen presented Resolution #99-16, a Lease/Purchase Agreement with First Security Bank for the purchase of a police car. The price of the car is $20,962.00. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Resolution #99-16 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

37. RESOLUTION #99-15 - Police Department Differential

Keith Wight presented Resolution #99-15, adopting a policy for pay differentials for shift work for Price City Police Officers who work between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Resolution #99-15 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

38. MAINTENANCE WORKER I - Permission To Advertise

Keith Wight requested permission to advertise for a Maintenance Worker I. During the interim and if needed, he requested permission to hire an emergency worker through S.O.S. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the requests be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

39. JUDY FLOWERS - Reclassification - Struck From Agenda

40. SCOTT HALVERSON, RICKEY HOPKINS - New Hires Approved

Keith Wight presented the following new hires effective July 1, 1999.

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

41. SID HANSEN - Resignation - Tabled

POLICY FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES OF FIRE DEPARTMENT

Keith Wight reported that Sid Hansen, Volunteer Fireman, has submitted his resignation effective August 1, 1999. The Council questioned a letter written by Mr. Hansen pertaining to his resignation. In addition, there has not been a formal exit interview conducted. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the resignation be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Due to sickness among the employees within the Fire Department, the Council questioned if there is a need to advertise for new employees. The question also arose whether to continue providing medical and dental insurance to prospective Fire Dept. employees. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Keith Wight, Fire Chief Kent Boyack and Mayor Colosimo be directed to prepare a policy regarding insurance and benefits for prospective employees of the Fire Department and to clarify the status of a Volunteer Fireman versus a Permanent Part Time Employee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

42. PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Resignation of Boardmember

Councilmember Denison reported that Mark Watkins, representing Wellington City, resigned from the Price Water Improvement District Board. He also reported that Steve Rigby, who was appointed to replace Greg Marsing, will need to run for re-election this year.

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Redevelopment Meeting Minutes

Reconvened at 7:43 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.