Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
August 10,
2005, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Boardmembers: Pat Larsen, Finance Director
Betty P. Wheeler Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Richard Tatton Gary
Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Jeanne McEvoy Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Mae Aguayo Bret
Cammans, Customer Service Director
Bill Barnes, Police
Sergeant
Excused: Councilmember Stephen L. Denison
John Daniels, Human Resource
Director
Others
Present:
Daniel Wood Paul Bedont Chari Jelsma
Mayor
Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members present.
1. COUNCILMEMBERS
REPORT - Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers presented an update on the
activities they administer.
2. DANIEL
WOOD - Community Update
Daniel Wood, an intern representing the College of Eastern
Utah, presented information pertaining to the assets of our community, such as
coal, natural gas, natural resources, our location to recreation, vision,
excitement for development, organization, and communication between
governmental agencies. He provided
contact information for boardmembers and staff for intergovernmental agencies
community wide, including Carbon County, the college, school district, cities,
museum, various boards, etc.
CONSENT
ITEMS. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that Items #3
through #15 be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
3. MINUTES
- July 27, 2005
4. MINUTES
- August 5, 2005 - Struck
5. NICK
TATTON, PAUL BEDONT, GREGORY LOWDER - Travel Approved
Nick Tatton - IEDC Economic Development Planning, October 12-14, 2005,
Tempe, Arizona
Paul Bedont, Gregory Lowder - National Fire Academy Training,
September 9-17, 2005, Emmitsburg, Maryland
6. MAIN
STREET CLOSURE B Between Carbon Avenue and 100 West
and Carbon Avenue and 100 East For Downtown Promotional Event September 10,
2005
7. FIRE
FOX MINI STORAGE, 347 EAST 100 NORTH - Easy Reimbursement Up To $2,000
8. WATER
AND SEWER DEPARTMENT LINE LOCATOR UNIT - Permission To Purchase In The Amount
of $2,430.
9. WATER
DEPLETION AND RECOVERY STUDY - Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc. - Partial Payment
#4 In The Amount of $2,988.98
10. UTAH
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND H W LOCHNER ENGINEERING - Environmental
Assessment Contract For Homestead Boulevard Loop In The Amount of $89,958.31
11. HOMESTEAD
BOULEVARD LOOP ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT- Deposit of $8,462.50 For Price City=s Participation
.
August 10, 2005
12. UTAH
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Agreement For Curb and Gutter Repair and
Placement of Intersection Handicap Ramps Along SR10 and SR55 Amounting To
$10,000
13. UTAH
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Agreement For Pedestrian Safety Improvements On
100 North (SR55) From 200 West to 225 West In The Amount of $3,770 (City=s Match Will Be $1,256)
14.
RESOLUTION #2005-13 -
Authorizing The Change In Distribution of
The Price City Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
15. JEREMIAH
(JAKE) JOHNSON, CHARLIE WESTBROOK - Wage Adjustments Approved
MOTION.
Councilmember McEvoy moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting
of the Redevelopment Agency convene.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Reconvened
at 6:00 p.m.
16. PRICE
RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Opposition To Mill Levy Increase
The Mill Levy increase proposed by the Price River Water
Improvement District was discussed. Councilmember Wheeler stated that she
contacted Carbon County offices and found that Price City collected $186,600
from PRWID for the tax year 2004. Mayor
Piccolo asked where that amount goes? He
believes this money is collected from our citizens to provide operation and
maintenance for the sewer system under a line item budget. From 1959 through 1999, PRWID collected the
full amount of $4.00/month, which in 1999 was approximately $18.00/month. Through the request of the City Council led
by him in 1999, PRWID was requested to give back a portion of those funds to
maintain City lines. Previously, the
City was maintaining their lines and PRWID was keeping the entire fee. Councilmember Tatton asked if the tax increase
was on the fresh water side and not the disposal side? At this time, it is unknown what the tax
increase is for. Mayor Piccolo felt it
is not clearly defined. There is no
projected 2006 budget that shows the expenditures are going to exceed revenues. Councilmember Tatton stated that there is a
lot going on in the county, such as waterlines extended and upgraded. Why should Price City residents who get their
water from Price City be impacted to serve the people in the county? Should there be an impact fee to those who
are requiring the expense of expanding the service? Councilmember Wheeler agreed, as the only
service Price City receives is through the sewer collection. PRWID will review the current budget to see
where cutbacks can be made before they recommend a tax increase. Mayor Piccolo suggested conducting a cost cutting
study. Councilmember Wheeler stated that
PRWID does not feel comfortable about a tax increase and she too does not feel
comfortable. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Councilmember
Wheeler, acting as Price City=s representative, be asked not to
support this increase. Motion seconded
by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
17. JON
ANAST, MULBERRY PATCH, GREENWELL INN, SOS STAFFING SERVICES, TONY AND JESSICA
BASSO - Conditional Use Permits Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that
the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the
following requests for Conditional Use Permits with the stipulation noted on
the Greenwell Inn.
Jon Anast - 58 West Main, Consolidation of Businesses (Several
businesses owned by him located at this same address)
Mulberry Patch - 440 East 100 North, Business and Sign
Greenwell Inn - 655 East Main #201, Temporary Sign with a one year limit
(private company
conducting employment interviews)
SOS Staffing Services - 706 West Price River Drive, Sign
Tony and Jessica Basso - 1152 South Carbon Avenue, Business and Sign
MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy
moved that the above requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be
issued per the above stipulation on the Greenwell Inn. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
August 10, 2005
18. INTERNATIONAL
DAYS - Update
Councilmember Tatton reported that the final meeting for
International Days is scheduled for tomorrow.
This is a follow up meeting to go over some areas that need
improvement. Councilmember Wheeler noted
that the Youth City Council did a great job selling refreshments at the movie
in Pioneer Park on Friday and Saturday nights.
They made $1,238.
19. COMMUNITY
PROGRESS - Update
Councilmember Wheeler reported that Community Progress is in
the process of submitting an application to the Restaurant Tax Committee for
funds for the downtown tree lighting project.
20. EMERGENCY
PLANNING - Expenditure Approved
Mayor Piccolo reported that Joyce Daniels, Emergency
Planning, has been very successful in selling water jugs. Mrs. Daniels asked if the City could advance
her funds to pay for the pre-sold water jugs.
This would be between $13,000 - $15,000. Mrs. Daniels has sold 3,100 jugs at $5.00
each. MOTION. Councilmember Aguayo moved that the
expenditure be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe L.
Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder