Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah


July 09, 1997, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers: Roy A. Nikas, Betty P. Wheeler, Joe L. Piccolo, Steve Bringhurst

Joanne Lessar (City Recorder), Gary Sonntag, (City Engineer), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney), Pat Larsen, (Finance Director), Vernon W. Jones (Administrative Assistant)

Excused: Councilmember  Stephen L. Denison

Others Present: Kathy Hanna, Lyle Bauer

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


1. SMITH DRIVE SPEED BUMP COMMITTEE - Discussion

Jana Hoyt expressed dissatisfaction that the committee assigned to review a possible speed bump on Smith Drive made a decision without the input of Lane Miller and Jim McPhie, who were assigned to that committee. Mr. Miller and Mr. McPhie received messages that the road would be leveled. Councilmember Nikas stated that leveling the street was one of the solutions. He suggested putting up "children playing" and radar signs. He will ask Police Chief Shilaos to assign extra patrols and run some radar. Placing traps or speed bumps on the street could cause accidents. If this does not solve the problem, the City may need to look at some major construction. He asked Mrs. Hoyt to report back to the Council if this doesn't work.

2. MINUTES - May 28, 1997 MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the May 28, 1997 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

3. MINUTES - June 5, 1997 MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes of the June 5, 1997 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

4. MINUTES - June 11, 1997 MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the June 11, 1997 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

5. CARBON COUNTY TRAVEL BUREAU - Contribution For Carbon County Challenge Half Marathon, 5K Walk-Run

MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that $250 and 50 wave pool passes be contributed to the Carbon County Travel Bureau for the Carbon County Challenge Half Marathon, 5K Walk-Run. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

Kathy Hanna, representing the Travel Bureau, requested the use of A-frame signs to advertise a program being presented at the Geary Theater from July 9th to August 2nd. The Council gave their approval contingent upon Planning and Zoning approval.

6. UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Pedestrian Safety Contract

Mayor Colosimo presented a pedestrian safety contract with the Utah Department of Transportation for sidewalks located on SR-283 from 400 North to 500 North. Nick Sampinos has reviewed the contract and recommends approval. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the contract be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

7. ORDINANCE #97-005 - Smith Annexation 1996

Mr. Sampinos presented Ordinance #97-005, declaring an extension of the corporate limits of the City of Price, Carbon County, Utah, and the annexation thereto of land adjacent to the present North corporate limits of said City designated as the "Smith Annexation 1996", and establishing the zone classifications for the said annexed territory. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Ordinance #97-005 be adopted, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance, and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

8. RESOLUTION #97-20 - Unused Cemetery Plots

Mr. Sampinos presented Resolution #97-20, providing staff with the ability to proceed with publishing a list of last known owners of cemetery lots that have not had any activity for 60 years, and that said cemetery lots will revert back to the City for future use. MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that Resolution #97-20 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

9. PRICE FIFTH WARD - Sesquicentennial Project - Alleyway Cleanup

For information purposes, Mayor Colosimo reported that as part of their Sesquicentennial Project, the Price Fifth Ward has plans to conduct an alleyway cleanup from 2nd East to 7th East between 6th North and 9th North. This will be done in 3 phases. The first group will pick up garbage, the second group will mow the weeds, and a third group will pick up whats left. The Council expressed their appreciation for the volunteer help.

10. LIBRARY - Behavior Policy Approved

Councilmember Wheeler presented and discussed a Behavior Policy for the Price City Library and recommended approval. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the Behavior Policy be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

11. LIBRARY - Change In Positions

Councilmember Wheeler reported that a full time Library Aid receiving benefits would like to return to her former position as part time Library Aid without benefits. Permission is requested to allow her to do this and advertise for a replacement. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be granted and that normal procedures be followed for the replacement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

12. HOME OCCUPIED BUSINESS - Decibels Car Audio, 108 South 400 East

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Bob Marchello to operate a business at his home located at 108 South 400 East. He has already purchased a business license. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the home operated business be approved contingent to the stereo equipment being installed at another location other than his home and that he not stock inventory at his home. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

13. PETERSEN CHEMICAL COMPANY, DELMAR CASH LOANS, THE KINGS TABLE - Conditional Use Permits

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

Petersen Chemical Company - 373 South 300 West, New Signs

Delmar Cash Loans - 26 East Main, Loan Office

The Kings Table - 11 West Main, Restaurant (The Commission approved a 3 X 10 temporary banner sign for 6 months.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

14. RAY MORLEY (PRICE RIVER DRIVE LOTS #4 AND #5) - Development of Access Road To Wildlife Resources, Conditional Use Permit

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Ray Morley to develop an access road to the Wildlife Resources off of Price River Drive. Mr. Morley plans to construct approximately 100' of 12' pavement without curb and gutter. Councilmember Piccolo stated that he has mixed feelings about the road and believes it will eventually become a public road. He is not sure who will be liable for maintenance of the road. Mr. Morley plans to build a two story building on Lot #4, of which the back parking area would be located in what is now the old Wildlife Resources property. He indicated that he intends to construct curb and gutter when that building is built. The Council questioned if this roadway should be built according to City standards. Gary Sonntag recommended that Mr. Morley be informed that the City foresees a public through street in this area and, therefore, whatever improvements are put in should be put in according to City standards with the intention of it becoming a City street sometime in the future. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the access road be approved, that a clear declaration in writing be received from Mr. Morley as to the intended use, whereby if it does become a through street, it must comply with City standards during any portion of the construction phase so that the City can assume the road and that it be dedicated at the time as needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

15. CARBON COUNTY MINING COMPANY - Preliminary and Final Approval

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for preliminary and final approval to the Carbon County Mining Company (Matadore) to move their restaurant from 355 East Main to 53 South 700 East. Terry Fry, owner of the Carbon County Mining Company, has indicated there are 42 parking spaces between Rosie's Deli and Carbon County Mining Company, not including the street. He can accommodate his contract with Rosie's Deli to meet his and the City's needs. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that preliminary and final approval be given to the Carbon County Mining Company. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

16. DATA PROCESSING TECHNICIAN - Permission To Hire Part Time Employee

MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that permission be given to advertise for a permanent part time Data Processing Technician. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

17. NEW HIRES APPROVED - R. Eric Sanders, Timothy A. Hopkins, Nick Tatton, Jerry Flores, Glen L. Lewis, Viviett Samudio, Richard C. Parry, Joe Petersen, Scott Marvidikis

Mayor Colosimo presented the following new hires and recommended approval:

R. Eric Sanders, Water Treatment Plant, Laborer, Temp/FT

Timothy A. Hopkins, Nick Tatton, Maintenance, Laborer, Temp/FT

Jerry Flores, Glen L. Lewis, Streets, Laborer, Temp/FT

Viviett Samudio, Weed, Laborer, Temp/FT

Richard C. Parry, Joe Petersen, Parks, Laborer, Temp/FT

Scott Marvidikis, Cemetery, Laborer, Temp/FT

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

18. JIM VALDEZ - Reclassification

Mayor Colosimo recommended that Jim Valdez be reclassified from Streets, Laborer, Temp/FT To Water Master, Perm/FT

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the reclassification be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

19. TRACY ALLRED, DENNIS CHRISTENSEN - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests and recommended approval:

Tracy Allred, D.A.R.E. Training, Salt Lake, August 4-15

Dennis Christensen, Advanced Crime Scene Investigation School, Salt Lake, July 14-18

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

20. 700 EAST CANAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - Allen & Bailey Engineers -Payment For Services

Gary Sonntag reported that Allen & Bailey Engineering submitted an invoice for $2,897.50 for a preliminary design and cost estimate for the replacement of the concrete canal bridge at 700 East. He recommended that the payment be approved. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried. Gary further reported that the estimate for replacement of the bridge is $70,625. The cost can be reduced if City crews complete the construction, in which case, the cost of materials would be approximately $15,600. Other alternatives include an aluminum box culvert and an aluminum plate pipe arch, both at a higher cost.

21. CLASS `C' ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, CRACK SEALING & BULK MATERIAL - Contracts Awarded

Gary Sonntag reported that the committee appointed to review the bids received on the Class `C' Road Improvements, Crack Sealing & Bulk Materials has awarded the bids. Schedules A, B, E and F (annual overlays, Main Street pavement and bulk materials) were awarded to Valley Asphalt totaling $290,646. Schedules C and D (crack sealing on existing asphalt streets and cemetery concrete road joints) were awarded to Superior Asphalt totaling $14,008.

22. COMPRESSOR BUILDING AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT - Masonry Masters, Inc. - Change Order #1, Final Payment

Gary Sonntag reported that Masonry Masters, Inc., has submitted an invoice in the amount of $4,386 for construction of the masonry block walls for the compressor building at the water treatment plant. The size of the building originally bid was 12'X 18'. However, due to an error on the required plan dimensions, the size needed to be increased to 12 'X 30'. This increased the contract $1,098.00 for a total of $4,386.00. Staff is recommending approval of Change Order #1 and the final payment. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that Change Order #1 and the final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

23. DRUG TASK FORCE GRANT - Permission To Accept Grant

MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the Drug Task Force Grant in the amount of $82,155.18 be accepted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

24. PURCHASE OF FIELD GROOMER FOR CEMETERY - Permission To Receive Bids

MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that permission be given to receive bids for the purchase of a field groomer for the cemetery. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

25. CERTIFIED TAX RATE - .002586

Joanne Lessar reported that Pat Larsen received information from the County that the Certified Tax Rate is .002586, which means that tax totals will be $480,029. MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the Certified Tax Rate be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

26. BUDGET REVISION FY1997/98 - Adjustment For Lower Tax Amount

Joanne Lessar reported that Pat Larsen is requesting permission to revise the budget for FY1997/98 to adjust for the lower tax rate, which is $2,000 less than budgeted. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

27. PERMISSION TO TRANSFER MONEY BETWEEN FUNDS

Joanne Lessar reported that Pat Larsen is requesting permission to transfer money between the following funds:

From General Fund to Library, Swimming Pool, Capital Projects, Drug Task Force, Cops Fast Grant, and IS Fund.

From Redevelopment to General Fund.

From Electric to General Fund and IS Fund.

From Water to IS Fund.

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the transfers be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

28. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The following business license applications were received:

Chris's Hair Design, 127 East 1st North #2, Chris Micoz-Owner, Beauty Salon (72.3) $50

The King's Table, 11 West Main, David Hicks/Terrance Wood-Partners, Restaurant (58) $50

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the businesses be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and carried.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

Reconvened at 7:08 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.