City Hall: Price, Utah
July 12, 1995, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Lou Colosimo
Councilmembers:
James L. Jensen, L. Lamond Williams, Theressa O. Frandsen, Roy Nikas
Gary Sonntag (City Engineer), Cobb Johnson (Public Works Director),
Vernon W. Jones (Adminis. Assist.), Joanne Lessar
(City Recorder), Pat Larsen (Finance Director), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney), Aleck Shilaos (Chief of
Police)
Others Present: DeeAnn Morgan, Tom Alexander, Michael Cha, Chris Bentley, Dave Johnson, Judith Johnson, Casey Wilson
Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called with the
above members present.
1. MINUTES - June 14, 1995
Councilmember Frandsen moved that the minutes of the June 14, 1995 meeting
be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.
2. MINUTES - June 26, 1995
Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes of the June 26, 1995 meeting be approved as
written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.
3. RADIO CONTROLLED CARS - International Days Event
Dave Johnson requested permission to use the area east of the swimming
pool complex to set up his radio controlled race cars during the International Days
events. If possible, he would like to continue using this space for his race cars. As the
carnival sets their equipment in this area, it was questionable if there would be enough
space. The Council directed Mr. Johnson to check with the Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Nikas stated that future plans are to use this area for a sports event. As
this is not on the agenda, Mayor Colosimo recommended that this item be discussed at the
next meeting.
4. CARBON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY - Spaying and Neutering Clinic
DeeAnn Morgan informed the Council that the Carbon County Humane Society
plans to open a spaying and neutering clinic for dogs and cats at 260 South Highway 55,
and requested a business license. The Council felt that since this is a non-profit
organization, that the fees could be waived. As this is not on the agenda, Mayor Colosimo
recommended that this item be discussed at the next meeting.
5. CHARLES BEZYACK - Utility Connection Fees
Charles Bezyack discussed the utility connection fee that the Council
implemented several months ago. He has been in business for several years, and felt this
is unfair and that he should have been notified of the changes. As this is not on the
agenda, Mayor Colosimo recommended that this item be discussed at the next meeting.
6. CARBON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - International Days Celebration -
Street Closing Approved, Beer Permit Denied
Pat Johnston, representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested permission
to close 500 North Street between 200 and 300 East to accommodate placing the carnival in
this area during the International Days events. She also requested a single event beer
permit to sell beer in Pioneer Park during their concert on Sunday, July 30, 1995. As the
City is a co-sponsor of this event, Councilmember Jensen felt that the beer permit should
not be granted. If there were any accidents resulting from the consumption of beer, the
City has no insurance for this type of event, and would be held liable. After further
discussion, Councilmember Nikas moved that the street be closed as requested and that the
single event beer permit be denied. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.
7. KIWANIS CLUB - Contribution For July 4th Fireworks Display
Mayor Colosimo reported that the Council gave verbal approval to
contribute $500 to the Kiwanis Club for the July 4th fireworks display. Councilmember
Jensen moved that the action be ratified. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and
carried.
8. SLOVENIAN DAY PICNIC - Single Event Beer Permit
Councilmember Jensen moved that a single event beer permit be approved for
the Slovenian Day Picnic to be held at Washington Park on Sunday, July 16, 1995. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
9. CULTURAL PROGRAM COMMISSION - Appointment of New Chairman
Mayor Colosimo recommended the appointment of Karen Bliss as Chairman
of the Cultural Program Commission. Councilmember Frandsen moved that the appointment be
approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.
10. STATE OF UTAH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Amendment #4 To Lease
Agreement (Contract No. 89-0030)
Mayor Colosimo presented Amendment #4 to the lease agreement with the
State of Utah, Department of Human Services, for rental of the Central School Building.
This contract increases the rent an additional $.50/square foot effective July 1, 1995,
and continues on a month-to-month basis. Councilmember Williams moved that the contract be
approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.
11. RESOLUTION #95-20 - Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems Amended
and Restated Agreement For Joint and Cooperative Action
Vern Jones presented Resolution #95-20, authorizing the execution and
delivery of the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems Amended and Restated Agreement for
Joint and Cooperative Action. Mr. Sampinos has reviewed the documents and they are in
order. Councilmember Jensen moved that Resolution #95-20 be approved, and that the Mayor
and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution and to execute the documents to
amend the agreement with UAMPS. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.
12. RESOLUTION #95-19 - Setting Forth Electric Rates
Vern Jones presented Resolution #95-19, setting forth electric rates for
customers of Price City. Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution #95-19 be approved and
that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Jensen and carried.
13. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Request To Purchase Parcel of City Property
Mayor Colosimo presented a letter from the Habitat for Humanity, asking if
the City would be interested in selling a 1/2 acre lot on 550 East 2nd South for the
construction of low income housing. Councilmember Jensen moved that the property be
appraised and that it be declared surplus and advertised for sale. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Frandsen and carried.
14. HOME OCCUPIED BUSINESS - Fausett Enterprises, 107 South 400 East
Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to Randi Fausett Lujan, 107 South 400 East, to operate a
home occupied business. He moved that the business be approved upon payment of the
business license fees. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried. Mr. Lujan
places vending machines at business locations.
15. SQUIRE CONDO PROJECT - Conditional Use Permit
Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable
recommendation for the Squire Condo project, which is to build 2 duplexes on Cedar Hills
Drive behind Smiths. He moved that the project be approved and that a conditional use
permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
16. MINING COMPANY STEAKHOUSE AND GRILLE - Conditional Use Permit
Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation for the Mining Company Steakhouse and Grille (old Matadore
Cafe) to construct an off-premise sign on the block wall next to Mortensen's Carpets on
7th East, with the stipulation that it meet code and not exceed 300 square feet in size.
He moved that the request be approved and that a conditional use permit be issued. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
17. NEW HIRE - Brianna Welch
POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ASSISTANT AND SUBSTITUTE CROSSING
GUARDS - Permission To Hire
Mayor Colosimo presented the following new hire and requests for
personnel:
Brianna Welch - Parks/Cemetery Laborer, Permanent/Full Time
Police Dept. Special Functions Assistant - Permission to hire replacement
Police Dept. Substitute Crossing Guards - Permission to hire
Councilmember Frandsen moved that the above personnel actions be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.
18. KEVIN MELE, JOE CHRISTMAN - Travel Approved
Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:
Kevin Mele, Officer Survival School, August 14-16, Park
City
Joe Christman, Clandestine Lab Investigators Association,
August 28 - September 1, Las Vegas, Nevada
Councilmember Jensen moved that the travel requests be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.
19. FRANCIS DUZENACK - Travel Request Denied
Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel request:
Francis Duzenack, International Conference of Building
Officials, September 9-15, Clark County, Nevada
Councilmember Frandsen moved that the travel be denied. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Williams and carried.
20. PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT HANDGUNS - Permission To Waive
Bidding Procedures
Police Chief Shilaos requested permission to waive bidding procedures
to purchase handguns for the Police Department. There is only one supplier in the State of
Utah. Councilmember Jensen moved that bidding procedures be waived. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Nikas and carried.
21. PERMISSION TO COMPLETE PURCHASE OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM - Public Works
Complex
Councilmember Jensen moved that permission be given to complete the
purchase of the telephone system at the Public Works Complex. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Williams and carried. The cost is $7,000.
22. LAWN MOWERS, POLICE CAR, UTILITY VEHICLES, CREW CAB TRUCK, SKID
LOADER, ONE TON TRUCKS - Permission To Receive Bids
Cobb Johnson requested permission to advertise to receive bids for the
following items:
City Hall Riding Lawn Mower
Police Car
Parks Dept., Street Legal Utility Vehicle
Cemetery Dept., Large Lawn Mower
Water Dept., 4 X 4 Crew Cab Truck
Water Dept., Skid Loader With Forks and Bucket
Water Dept., Utility Truck
Water Dept., Two (2) One Ton Trucks - one With Utility Bed, one with
dump bed
Councilmember Williams moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
23. MAYOR PROTEM - James L. Jensen
As Mayor Colosimo left the meeting, Councilmember Williams moved that
Councilmember James L. Jensen be appointed Mayor Protem. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Frandsen and carried.
24. WATER DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS - Permission To Lease
Councilmember Williams moved that permission be given to the Water
Department to lease uniforms for their employees. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas
and carried.
25. PURCHASE OF REBUILT GOLF CARTS - Permission To Waive Bidding
Procedures
Councilmember Frandsen moved that bidding procedures be waived for the purchase of four
rebuilt golf carts for the Parks and Cemetery Departments. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Nikas and carried.
26. FIRE STATION EXHAUST SYSTEM - Permission To Receive Bids - Tabled
27. DRAINAGE DETENTION BASIN PHASE I, DESIGN - Perkins-Thurgood Consulting
Engineers - Partial Payment
Councilmember Nikas moved that a partial payment in the amount of $11,360
be paid to Perkins-Thurgood Engineers for work completed to date on the design of the
Detention Basin. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.
Gary Sonntag reported that a decision needs to be made whether to proceed
with the design work on the pipeline for the Detention Basin. Staff has been working on
easements for the pipelines, primarily through the BLM property. He questioned the funding
for this project. The Council directed that staff continue to work towards this project
and that Mr. Jones be directed to find funding.
28. EAST CEMETERY DRAINAGE - Retention Basin Backfilling - Permission To Negotiate A
Drainage Easement
Gary Sonntag reported that the surface water at the East Cemetery has been
collecting in two temporary detention basins. Staff feels that the City can no longer
maintain these basins due to increased exposure to younger children. Therefore, the basins
have been backfilled. He recommended that a pipe be installed to transport drainage water
to the existing culvert on Sagewood Road. He requested permission to negotiate an easement
through private property so that a new pipe can be installed from the cemetery to the
Castle Heights Subdivision #4. Councilmember Frandsen moved that the request be granted.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.
29. TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Pat Larsen requested permission to complete a transfer of funds within the
General Fund. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Frandsen and carried.
30. INSURANCE PREMIUM REFUND - Permission To Divide Among Employees
Pat Larsen requested permission to refund to City employees, the overage
paid to Utah Local Governments Insurance Trust for the year 1994/95. Councilmember
Frandsen moved that the refund be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and
carried.
31. RESOLUTION #95-21 - Lease For Cemetery Backhoe, First Security Bank, Yearly Lease
Payment
Pat Larsen presented Resolution #95-21, authorizing the lease agreement
with First Security Bank for the Cemetery backhoe. She requested permission to pay the
yearly payment in the amount of $10,244.33 to First Security Bank. Councilmember Frandsen
moved that Resolution #95-21 be approved, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized
to sign the resolution and execute the lease documents, and that the yearly payment be
made. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.
32. SWIMMING POOL BOILER - Contract Awarded
Mayor Protem Jensen reported that the committee assigned to review the
bids for the swimming pool boiler awarded the contract to R & L Boilers, the low
bidder.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.