Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

June 27, 2001, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers:                                                 Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

   Roy A. Nikas                                                       Pat Larsen, Finance Director

   Betty P. Wheeler                                                Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer

   Joe L. Piccolo                                                     Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

   Stephen L. Denison                                            Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police

   Richard Tatton


Excused: Vern Jones, Community Administrator

Nick Sampinos, City Attorney


Others Present:

                Sam White                  Foster Lott                     Ann King


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

 

 1.         MINUTES - June 13, 2001

 

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the minutes of the June 13, 2001 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 2.         MINUTES - June 20, 2001

 

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the June 20, 2001 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

 

 3.         GREEK FESTIVAL - Local Consent For Liquor

 

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that verbal approval for a local consent for liquor for the Greek Festival to be held July 13th and 14th be ratified. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 4.         MANTI LASAL NATIONAL FOREST - Rental fees Waived - City Hall Room 207/ Peace Gardens

 

Mayor Colosimo presented a request from the Manti Lasal National Forest to waive rental fees for use of the Peace Gardens and City Hall Room 207 for their planned presentation on future education programs in the communities. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that with the exception of hard costs, that rental fees be waived. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

 5.         SUN ADVOCATE - Purchase Of Ad For Carbon County Fair/Price City International Days

 

Mayor Colosimo presented a request from the Sun Advocate for an ad for the Carbon County Fair/Price City International Days. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the International Days Committee be authorized to purchase the ad out of their budget. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 6.         COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH - Pole Rental Agreement Approved

 

Mayor Colosimo presented a pole rental agreement from the College of Eastern Utah. Joanne Lessar stated that Nick Sampinos has reviewed the agreement and recommends approval. This agreement is for the purpose of placing fibreoptic cable between the College of Eastern Utah, the CEU Museum, and the Price City Library. The Council questioned what the current rate is for pole rental. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the pole rental agreement be approved for a five year time period effective July 1, 2001, and that the rental rate be charged per the present resolution or as set by future resolutions. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

7.         SOUTHEAST SERVICE CENTER - Pole Rental Agreement

 

Mayor Colosimo presented a pole rental agreement from the Southeast Service Center. Joanne Lessar stated that Nick Sampinos has reviewed the agreement and recommends approval. This agreement is for the purpose of placing fibreoptic cable between the College of Eastern Utah and the Distance Learning Center at 685 East 200 South. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the pole rental agreement be approved for a five year time period effective July 1, 2001, and that the rental rate be charged per the present resolution or as set by future resolutions. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

 8.         PARKS DEPARTMENT - Purchase of Christmas Decorations

 

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that permission be given to purchase Christmas decorations, such as light bulbs and garland, at a cost of $4,000. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

 

 9.         LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS - Approval For Fireworks, Contribution Approved

 

Councilmember Denison reported that Price City will be hosting the Little League All Star Tournament. He requested permission to display fireworks for this event, some of which would be the type that normally public residents can’t buy, such as roman candles and bottle rockets. Mayor Colosimo recommended that a contribution be made to purchase the fireworks. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request be granted with the approval of Fire Chief Boyack and that $300 be contributed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried. It was recommended that Councilmember Denison contact Carbon County as the baseball grounds are located in the County.

 

10.       FAMILY DENTAL CENTER, MOUNTAIN LAND REHAB - Conditional Use Permits

 

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

 

Family Dental Center - 95 South 100 East, Sign

Mountain Land Rehab - 140 North Cedar Hills Drive, #6Basement (Relocation from 625 East 100 North) - Contingent upon repair and replacement for ADA requirements.

 

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved per the above contingency on Mountain Land Rehab, that Conditional Use Permits be issued, and that business licenses be purchased where applicable. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

11.       JOANNE LESSAR, BYRON ALLRED - Travel Approved

 

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:

 

Joanne Lessar - Utah Municipal Clerks Association Board Meeting, June 29, Bryce Canyon, Utah

Byron Allred - Reptile Handling and Identification, August 17, Vernal, Utah

 

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

 

12.       EMPLOYEE PICNIC - August 16, 2001

 

Police Chief Shilaos reported that the employee picnic is scheduled for August 16, 2001. All employees and boardmembers are invited. He recommended that employees who wish to bring children older than 18 and their married children and grandchildren, that they be required to purchase a dinner ticket for each person. He also recommended that the door prizes be limited

to employees and boardmembers only and to win anything, you have to be in attendance. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the recommendations be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

13.       RESOLUTION #2001-07 - Budget Revision For FY2000/2001

 

Mayor Colosimo opened the Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed budget revision for FY2000/2001. Pat Larsen stated that the budget was decreased $79,000. In addition, more funds were transferred into Capital Improvements. Seven thousand dollars from the Parks Dept. temporary employees and three thousand from the Weed Abatement Dept. temporary employees was transferred and used to plant trees in the new 400 West Park. This money was saved due to the use of community labor through the Juvenile Program. There being no further comments, Councilmember Piccolo moved that the Public Hearing adjourn and that Resolution #2001-07, revising the budget for FY2000/2001, be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. Public Hearing closed at 6:03 p.m.

 

14.       RESOLUTION #2001-08 - Claim For Damage Form

 

Joanne Lessar presented Resolution #2001-08, adopting the form used for damage claims. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution #2001-08 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

15.       AOG/BTAC REROOFING, #11C-2001 - David Brown Roofing, Inc. - Change Order, Partial and Final Payments

 

Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with David Brown Roofing, Inc. for the AOG/BTAC Reroofing project. The change order reduced the contract $14,500 for the deletion of the peralite insulation board. He also presented a partial payment in the amount of $23,313 and a final payment in the amount of $15,402. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the change order and partial and final payments be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried. Gary stated that the change order took place after the project was started. At the time the project was evaluated, it was not known that there was insulation in the roof. Based on the specifications, it was felt that at least 2 1/2" of perolite insulation board be installed. After the project was started, it was found out unexpectedly that there was perolite board underneath the roof already, which was evidently installed at the time the building was remodeled

 

16.       SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT AT PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX, #12C-2001 - J.D. Home Improvements - Change Order, Final Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with J.D. Home Improvements for the replacement of skylights at the Public Works Complex. The change order increases the contract $2,870 to account for the increase in the number of skylights, changing the size of the skylights and repairing minor damage to the dome exterior surface. He also presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $18,200. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the change order and final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

17.       WAL-MART STORE - Easement For Retaining Wall On Nelson Lane

 

Gary Sonntag presented an easement agreement with Wal-Mart for the construction of a retaining wall on Nelson Lane. The placement of the retaining wall is necessary for Wal-Mart to meet their conditions of approval to construct their project. The wall creates minimal impact to the street right-of-way. It will act as a sound barrier as well as a sight barrier. The retaining wall itself is on Wal-mart property, but the footage will cross over into the City’s right-of-way. It also includes a temporary construction permit. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the easement agreement be approved subject to review by Mr. Sampinos. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.




 

18.       PURCHASE OF BUDGETED EQUIPMENT ITEMS - Permission To Solicit Quotations

 

Gary Sonntag requested permission to solicit quotations for the purchase of the following items which have been budgeted for the FY2001/2002. He will bring the quotations back to the Council for review.

:

                         Two Police Cars                                      One Ton Dump Truck for Maint. Dept.

                         Cathodic System for Shop Dept.             Pressure Washer for Shop Dept.

                         55' Boom Truck for Parks Dept.               SUV Vehicle for Drug Task Force

                         Backhoe for the Water Dept.

 

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

19.       SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT, #4C-2001 - George W. Johansen Construction - Change Order,

Partial Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with George W. Johansen Construction for the Sewer Line Replacement project. The change order increases the contract $4,200 to adjust for delays caused by unforseen conditions and subsequent changes in the pipeline grade on 400 East above 800 North. He also presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $90,749.89. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the change order and partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

20.       INDOOR SWIMMING POOL LIGHTING #15C-2001 - Kessler Electric - Final Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $4,718.94 submitted by Kessler Electric for the installation of new lighting in the indoor swimming pool deck area. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

21.       CITY PARK SIGNS - Report On Quotations

 

Gary Sonntag presented the following quotations received for signs for City parks. The quotations are for the purchase of nine signs and does not include installation. The signs will state “welcome to and the name of the park” and will have the City logo on them.

 

                          Bona Signs       $3,505.29

                         Sign Edge         $3,174.00

                         Hanks Signs     $2,220.00

 

Gary requested permission to contact the company with the lowest quotation to make sure they understand the specifications and what we expect and if everything is satisfactory, to award the contract. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

22.       ADOPTION OF CERTIFIED TAX RATE - .002608

 

Pat Larsen reported that the County Clerk has informed her that the Certified Tax Rate for the Year 2001 is .002608. The amount to be received from that rate is $605,664. This is $45,000 higher than last year, which is primarily due to new growth. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the tax rate be approved and that the property tax rate be adjusted as reported.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

23.       RESOLUTION #2001-09 - Job Description Changes For The Police Department

 

Keith Wight presented Resolution #2001-09, adopting job description changes for the Police Department. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution #2001-09 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

24.       RESOLTUION #2001-10 - Job Descriptions For Water/Sewer Department

 

Keith Wight presented Resolution #2001-10, adopting job description changes for the Water/Sewer Department. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that subject to review of the job descriptions by himself and Councilmember Piccolo, that Resolution #2001-10 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

25.       RESOLUTION #2001-11 - Job Descriptions For Library

 

Keith Wight presented Resolution #2001-11, adopting job description changes for the Library. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that Resolution #2001-11 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

26.       LISA PETERSON - Promotion Approved

 

Keith Wight recommended that Lisa Peterson be promoted to Accounting Specialist effective July 1, 2001. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the promotion be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.


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


Meeting reconvened at 7:08 p.m.

 

27.       INTERNATIONAL DAYS - Update

 

Councilmember Tatton reported that the International Days committee is moving right along. Councilmembers Wheeler and Piccolo are assisting on this project. Along with International Days, they have scheduled the dedication for the new skate park. The trees have been planted at the 500 North Park and look very nice.

  

28.       PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update

 

Councilmember Denison reported that the Sherman Water Company approached the Price River Water Improvement District to take over their water line system. The water company purchased the materials and the District put in a new water line. The District has also been approached by the South Price Water Company about taking their system over. They have verbally come to an agreement, but are awaiting easements. Due to the resignation of Frank Scavo, Keith Cox was appointed Vice Chairman.

 

29.       COUNCILMEMBER DENISON - Conflict Of Interest Statement

 

Councilmember Denison disclosed that he is the owner of Briccone’s, a new restaurant located in the East Price shopping center.


Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.


                                                                                          APPROVED:




                                                                                                                                  

ATTEST:                                                                           Lou Colosimo, Mayor




                                                

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder