Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
August 23,
2000, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Councilmembers: Vernon W.
Jones, Community Administrator
Roy A. Nikas Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Betty P. Wheeler Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Joe L. Piccolo Nick Sampinos, City Attorney
Stephen L. Denison Gary
Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer
Richard Tatton Keith
Wight, Human Resource Director
Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Excused:
Mayor Lou Colosimo
Others
Present:
Pam Juliano Thomas P.
Landavazo Joan Legat David Clark
Bill Madrigal Henry C. Smith Kent Boyack Cal Ockey
Don Johnston Petrea Johnston Andrew
Oman Debra Madrigal
Betty Madrigal Larry
Madrigal Rudy
Madrigal Mark Dolar
John Leacock Jean Semborski Debra
Hansen May Marchello
Earl Marchello Pete
Kilbourne Petrea Johnston Brian Oakley
Ben Kilbourne Devin Keller Justin Eaquinta Anne Jensen
Councilmember
Nikas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members present.
Councilmember
Nikas stated that on behalf of the Council, employees, and citizens of Price,
he wishes Mayor Colosimo the best in his recent illness and hopes he has a
speedy recovery.
1. MAYOR PROTEMPORE -
Councilmember Roy A. Nikas
MOTION. In the absence of
Mayor Colosimo, Councilmember Piccolo moved that Councilmember Roy A. Nikas be
appointed Mayor Protempore. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
2.
UNITED WAY -
Thank You
Pam Juliano, representing the United Way, expressed her thanks to the
Council for allowing her to move her office downstairs in the Price Community
Center. It is working very well and
accessibility has been wonderful. She
reminded the Council that their kick-off campaign is scheduled for September 22nd,
at 8:30 a.m. in the Peace Garden.
3.
MELODIC
ROCK BAND CONCERT - Use Of Peace Garden
Jessie Skriner reported that she recently found out that former
community members and College of Eastern Utah alumni have formed a melodic rock
band and are on a tour that will take them through Las Vegas and the west
coast. They will be traveling through
Price on September 1st and would like to sponsor a concert. She requested permission to use the Peace
Garden for this event and to waive rental fees. Councilmember Wheeler stated that she has discussed this with
Karen Bliss from CEU and feels it is a worthwhile event. As this item is not on the agenda, the
Council gave verbal approval and recommended that it be placed on the next
agenda for ratification.
4.
MINUTES - August
9, 2000
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes
of the August 9, 2000 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
5.
ORDINANCE
#2000-08 - Rezoning of Southeast Price, 700 East 200 South
Mayor Protem Nikas opened the Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. to receive
comments on the proposed rezoning in southeast Price at 700 East 200 South from
an MR-7 Zone to a CD Zone.
Councilmember Piccolo stated that this property was the old Carbon
Credit Union which was zoned an MR-7.
The new owners, John and Shirley Alger, have requested that it be
rezoned CD. This CD fits well within
the commercial district that is there and is adjacent to the property that is
on 7th East down to that point.
It is not a spot zone. It will
be in addition to a commercial zone that already exists and will allow that
building to continue to be used as a commercial building.
Anne Jensen, 720 East 200 South - Will the residential zoning be
continued on the west side of Meads Wash or will it be commercial all the way
to Meads Wash? Councilmember Piccolo
stated that there is a small portion of property on the west side of Meads Wash
and the east side of Alger’s property that will remain MR-7 and will tie into
the Bonnie J Subdivision. Ms. Jensen
asked the Alger’s if they plan to remain in business for a long time and what
noise level there will be? John Alger
stated that they hope to be in business for a long time. They have operated their business for 10-12
years at their present residence which is in a residential district. They want to be able to do more retail. As far as the noise level, it would just be
cars coming and going. They will open
at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m.
However, if there are jobs to be completed, they could stay later. There will be no industrial machinery. Ms. Jensen asked if this would change the
tax status and if there would be an increase in property taxes? Councilmember Piccolo stated that the
property tax status does not change.
However, residential properties are afforded a luxury of paying
only 50% of their market value where
commercial properties are required to pay full value. John Alger stated that the old credit union property has been
taxed commercial since 1937. In talking
to the tax district, property is taxed according to use. If he were to take the building and move
into it as a residence, it would be taxed residential. Property is not taxed according to zoning.
Thomas Landavazo, 175 South 7th East - Questioned if the
change to commercial would alter any plans for someone to build a home in the
area? Vern Jones stated that
residential use is allowed in a commercial district. There would be no problem to build a residential unit. However, the rules to build would still
apply as far as a building permit, frontage, utilities, etc.
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the Public
Hearing be closed and that Ordinance #2000-08, adopting the above zoning
change, be approved, that the Mayor or Mayor Protem and City Recorder be
authorized to sign the ordinance and that it become effective upon publication.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. Public Hearing closed at 5:50 p.m.
6.
ORDINANCE
#2000-009 - Vacating Alleyway Between 200 East and 300 East and 600 South and
700 South
Mayor Protem Nikas opened the Public Hearing at 5:50 p.m. to receive
comments on vacating the alleyway between 200 and 300 East and 600 and 700
South. Councilmember Piccolo stated
that this project was brought to his attention by Don Johnston, who has a
residence in this area. The alley
between the lots was part of two different plats. It became apparent that there were no utilities in the alley and
the residents were desirous of owning part of it. As such, signatures were obtained and at least 90% of the
property owners supported the concept.
The City then hired a surveyor so that each of the lots could be
designated and the alley could be split proportionately. The owners of the property have participated
in the expenses for the survey.
Joanne Lessar read a letter received from Pat Mathis, 743 South 2nd
East. In the letter, Mrs. Mathis wrote
that “I don’t want any part of the alley nor do I want any part deeded or given
to me - none, thanks”. Dale Mathis, Pat
Mathis’s husband stated that the concern his wife had was that she didn’t want
to move her fence or redo the landscaping.
However, if the fence is on the alleyway, they are interested in the
property and still want to pursue it.
Councilmember Piccolo stated that he does not believe they will have to
move their fence if they obtain this property.
It will not cause any undue expense on the owner. Mr. Mathis stated that he has no objections.
Don Johnston, 690 South 300 East - He spoke with the adjacent landowner
behind Mr. Mathis and asked him if he had any hardship as far as taking care of
the ground, etc. He indicated that he
didn’t and would be responsible for taking care of the land.
Philip Baca, 133 North 300 East - Asked if an alleyway has been
occupied by an individual, will it still have to be split up? Councilmember Piccolo stated that yes, it
would be split down the middle unless some arrangement can be made between the
two property owners.
Larry Madrigal, 247 South 400 East - Asked which alleyway is being
discussed? Councilmember Piccolo stated
that the alleyway is one block long and is located between 600 and 700 South
and 200 and 300 East.
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the Public
Hearing be closed, that Ordinance #2000-009, vacating the above alleyway, be
adopted, that the Mayor or Mayor Protem and City Recorder be authorized to sign
the ordinance, and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried. The Public Hearing closed at
6:56 p.m.
7.
USAGE OF
TERRACE HILLS SKATE PARK - Price City Bicyclers - Meeting Scheduled
Price City bicyclers, Ben Kilbourne, Brian Oakley, Devin Keller and
Dustin Eaquinta, approached the Council to request that bikes be allowed on the
new Terrace Hills Skate Park. The
bicyclers and skaters both like to ride their recreational items and have
fun. They requested that a special time
be set aside for bicycles. Mayor Protem
Nikas thanked the bicyclers for their input.
Councilmember Tatton stated that there could be a problem with the
bikes. Bicycles have pegs that come off
the back wheel that stick out to do tricks.
What about the damage that these pegs will inflict on the sidewalls of
the obstacles in the park? Ben
Kilbourne felt that the damage would be minimal, but that perhaps plastic caps
could be placed on them. Councilmember
Tatton stated that the City wants to do whats best for the population,
including bicyclers. However, we do not
want to destroy what has been built.
The other concern is that bicyclers have dominance by their speed and
bulk over inline skaters and skate boards.
Another concern is how would the times set aside be controlled? Councilmember Piccolo asked if the intent of
the skate park was to keep bicyclers off?
Gary Sonntag stated that early in the project, there was a comment
whether or not to include bicycle activity in the park. Councilmember Piccolo stated that he is not
sure he can support creating enforcement problems by saying skaters can be
there this hour and bicyclers can be there the next hour. He does not know why they couldn’t
cohabitate as long as there aren’t any incidences or damage. Gary stated that he feels it might be worth
considering bicycles. There are also
some other things, such as remote controlled cars and mini skooters that might
be able to utilize the park. We want
this to be a fun facility and fun for as many people as possible. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that a meeting be
scheduled with the skaters, inline skaters, mini skooters, bicyclers, and
remote controlled cars, to discuss
this. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Wheeler and carried.
8.
SUN ADVOCATE -
Ad For Carbon County Business Review Denied
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request
of the Sun Advocate for an ad for the Carbon County Business Review be
denied. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
9.
RIVER GAS
CORPORATION - Leasing of Oil, Gas and Mineral Interest On Price City Property
Approved
Mark Dolar and John Leacock, representing River Gas Corporation,
requested permission to lease oil, gas and mineral interests on property owned
by Price City located southeast of Price.
A lease agreement was presented to Nick Sampinos. He reviewed them and made several changes
and additions to the agreement. Mr.
Sampinos stated that in his review of the agreement, there would be 597.43 acres in which the City owns mineral rights
and which the City would be paid a royalty if development were to occur on
these properties. The term of the lease
would be for 5 years. A couple of
provisions were changed for the benefit of the City. One would be that this lease would terminate after a 3 year
period in the event there was no development on the property or in the event
that there was development and a shut in well was placed on the property. This means that a well is shut in and there
is no production. The other provisions
were standard. Mr. Dolar informed the
Council of a couple of other provisions where they would hold the City harmless
of any activities that take place on the properties and they will not access the surface of these
lands without first obtaining written permission from the Council. They will also drill only one well every 160
acres. If the City owns interest in
this 160 acres, it will receive a proportionate royalty from whatever the gross
revenue is from that well. Typically,
that royalty rate is 12.5%. However,
recently in some dealings, they have increased it to 15%. Mr. Dolar also stated that River Gas will be
paying a bonus consideration to Price City for the lease which will equal
$17,940. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the lease
agreement for oil, gas and mineral interests on City property be approved and
that the Mayor or Mayor Protem and City Recorder be authorized to execute the
documents. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
10.
GIRL SCOUT CAMP
- Rental Fees Waive For Use Of Pioneer Park
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that with the
exception of hard costs, that rental fees be waived for the use of Pioneer Park
on September 7th and 8th
for a Girl Scout camp. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
11.
MINERS MEMORIAL
AND PROCLAMATION - Rental Fees Waived For Use Of Peace Garden
Karon Mills requested that the fees be waived for use of the Peace
Garden for a Miners Memorial to be held on Wednesday, August 30th. Mayor Protem Nikas presented and read a proclamation proclaiming Wednesday, August
30th as Miners Memorial Day in Price City. MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the rental fees be waived and the
proclamation approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
12.
CARBON COUNTY -
Building Permit Fees Waived For New Circuits and Lighting In Courthouse
Building
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that building
permit fees be waived to install new circuits and lighting in the Carbon County
Courthouse building. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
13.
WEED ABATEMENT
- 300 North, 600 East To 700 East
Gary Sonntag reported that it has been brought to his attention of the chronic
weed problem in the vicinity of 300 North, 600 East to 700 East. This area is impacted due to the road not
being completely developed on the south side.
The remaining area on the north side of the Notre Dame school is covered
with weed and contributes to the problem.
He requested direction to mitigate this problem and recommended paving a
greater portion of the road width.
Frank Brady, 300 North 700 East, presented pictures of the weeds, and
asked that the area be improved.
Councilmember Tatton suggested that the City take care of the weeds in
the road and to contact the property owners to take care of the weeds on their
property. Councilmember Piccolo
recommended that Mr. Brady file a formal complaint with Byron Allred, the weed
abatement person. He will then track it
and will have something in writing of what is happening. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Mr. Sonntag
be directed to have the Streets or Weed Department clean the area as soon as
possible, that the weeds be chemically removed next spring, and that a letter
be sent to the Notre Dame Church explaining the asphalt program so that they
can use that program to asphalt their property. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
14.
STATE OF UTAH,
DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FIRE AND STATE LANDS - Grant Accepted
Fire Chief Kent Boyack requested permission to accept a matching grant
in the amount of $1,270 from the State of Utah, Division of Forestry, Fire and
State Lands, to be used towards the purchase of ten sets of wildland personal
protective clothing. This is lighter
weight protective clothing. Any time
fires are fought in uninhabited areas, it is considered wildland. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the grant
be accepted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
15.
EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE FOR NEW FIRE TRUCK - Approved
Fire Chief Kent Boyack requested permission to purchase the equipment
required for the new fire truck.
Proposals were received from L.N. Curtis & Sons and Ross
Equipment. The officers of the Fire
Department selected equipment from both companies that will best suit the needs
of the Fire Department and that will provide the most protection for the
firefighters. Kent reviewed the
equipment selected from both companies totaling $15,374.70 from L.N. Curtis
& Sons and a$8,899 from Ross Equipment.
The total purchase price is $24,273.70.
An amount of $27,500 was budgeted.
MOTION.
Councilmember Piccolo moved that the equipment be purchased as
indicated above. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
16.
PURCHASE OF
FURNACE WITH CONDENSER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT - Tabled
Fire Chief Kent Boyack requested permission to purchase a new furnace
with a condenser for the Fire Department.
A verbal proposal for a furnace and installation has been received from
O’Brien Plumbing in the amount of $4,500 - $5,000. A second proposal for the furnace only was received from Lennox
in the amount of $2,097. Sid Nelson,
one of the firefighters, has offered to install the furnace. He does not have a plumbers license but is
qualified to perform this work.
Councilmember Piccolo questioned if Mr. Hansen could complete the
electrical wiring. It was suggested to
purchase the furnace and then hire an electrical contractor to complete the
wiring. MOTION. As there were several questions,
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the furnace be tabled for further review. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
17.
PURCHASE OF
LAWN MOWER FOR CITY HALL - Approved
Councilmember Wheeler reported that she would like to purchase the lawn
mower that has been budgeted for City Hall Maintenance. A proposal was received from a company out
of town as well as from a local supplier.
MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the lawn mower be purchased from the
local supplier. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton. The motion
carried per the following vote:
Councilmember Wheeler - Aye
Councilmember Piccolo - Aye
Councilmember Tatton - Aye
Councilmember Denison - Naye
18.
MINOR AND MAJOR
LEAGUE AND BABE RUTH BASEBALL TEAMS - Recognition
Councilmember Denison reported that in talking to the coaches of the
Minor and Major League and Babe Ruth baseball teams, they would love to see
their teams receive recognition. They
suggested a pool party and perhaps pizza.
Councilmember Denison recommended that the teams be recognized at a
future Peace Garden activity that is held on Thursday nights. He will coordinate this with the coaches.
19.
CEMETERY
DEPARTMENT - Permission To Trade In Lawn Mower
Councilmember Tatton reported that the Cemetery Department has a gang
mower that they no longer use. They
would like to use this mower as a trade in for sod to be used at the new skate
park. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that
authorization be given to declare the gang mower surplus and to determine the
value for trade in purposes to purchase sod.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
20.
SHARON’S DAY
CARE, CASTLE VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT - Home Occupied Businesses Approved
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for home occupied
businesses.
Sharon’s Day Care -
673 North 400 East, Sharon Prettyman-Owner
Castle Valley Entertainment - 925 North 300 East, Brennan Wayne Woodward-Owner (Disc Jockey)
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the home
occupied businesses be approved contingent upon purchase of a business
license. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
21.
TITAN ALTERNATOR
AND STARTER REPAIR - Home Occupied Business Rejected
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed the request of Marvin and Sheila Burghardt to operate an alternator
and starter repair business at their home located at 250 North 6th
Avenue. They gave a favorable
recommendation contingent upon an approval letter from Price River Water
Improvement District regarding oil and grease from items that will be repaired
at the residence. Price River Water
Improvement District issued a letter indicating that they have no jurisdiction
over home occupied businesses. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that this item be
rejected as it seems to be more of a commercial operation rather than a home
occupied business. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Denison and carried.
22.
ASCENSION ST.
MATTHEWS CHURCH, NETBEAM, INC. - Conditional Use Permits Approved
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use
Permits.
Ascension St. Matthews Church - 1305 South 100 East, Relocation of Church and Signs
Netbeam, Inc. - 535
East Main, Antenna Installation On Tire King Building (Wireless Internet
Service). Antenna not to exceed 10' in
height above roof.
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the
requests be approved, that Conditional Use Permits be issued, and that Netbeam,
Inc., be approved contingent upon the purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
23.
S & D LLC
(DR. SHANE TAYLOR) - Permission To Subdivide Property at 750 North Cedar Hills
Drive
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation for Dr. Shane Taylor to subdivide property at
750 North Cedar Hills Drive. This is a
single lot subdivision, containing .9100 of an acre. MOTION.
Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
24.
S & D LLC
(DR. SHANE TAYLOR) - Request For Zone Change - Public Hearing Scheduled
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Dr. Shane Taylor to rezone a
portion of property from SF-6 to MR-7 located at 750 North Cedar Hills
Drive. Dr. Taylor plans to build a
dental office and house two apartments underneath the dental office. At a later date, he plans to build a duplex
adjacent and to the south of the dental
office. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a Public
Hearing for the rezoning be scheduled for September 27, 2000. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
25.
VERN JONES,
GARY SONNTAG, ALECK SHILAOS, PAT LARSEN, JOANNE LESSAR, KEITH WIGHT, ED SHOOK,
ROGER TAYLOR, CC DEPUTY WOOD, WILLIAM BARNES, BYRON ALLRED, SHARI MADRID, LISA PETERSEN,
HEATHER WICHMANN, ROBERT POTTS, ROBERT BENNETT, SUDA MERRIMAN, JANEY CAMPBELL,
KENT JONES, FRANK LUJAN, JIM VALDEZ - Per Diem and Travel Approved
Mayor Protem Nikas presented the following travel requests:
Vern Jones, Gary Sonntag, Aleck Shilaos, Pat Larsen, Joanne Lessar,
Keith Wight - Utah League of
Cities and Towns Convention, Salt Lake City, September 13-15
Ed Shook, Roger Taylor, CC Deputy Wood (Drug Task Force) - Utah Narcotics Officers Association, St.
George, September 11-13
William Barnes -
Dept. of Public Safety, Decision In A Crisis, Camp Williams, October 11, 12
Byron Allred -
Animal Chemical Immobilization, Ogden, October 11, 12
Shari Madrid, Lisa Petersen, Heather Wichmann, Robert Potts, Pat Larsen - Caselle Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada,
October 10, 11
Vern Jones - Grant
Writing Class, Snowbird, October 30-November 2
Robert Bennett -
Bonneville Chapter ICBO Fall Educational Institute, Park City, September 26-29
Vern Jones - Joint
Highway Committee Meeting, Ogden, September 22
Suda Merriman, Janey Campbell, Kent Jones, Frank Lujan, Jim Valdez - Juvenile Court Restorative Justice
Conference, Provo, October 19, 20
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the travel
be approved and that the per diem for the Utah League of Cities and Towns
Convention be set at $45/day. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
26.
PURCHASE OF
PRICE RIVER WATER USERS ASSOCIATION STOCK - Ratified
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the verbal
approval to purchase 50 shares of Price River Water Users Association Stock at
$1,400/share be ratified. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
27.
NO FAULT SEWER
PROGRAM - Discussion
Nick Sampinos presented a letter from Dave Childs, Olympus Insurance,
suggesting that the City consider implementing a “no fault sewer program”. For example, if a citizen had a sewer back
up at their residence and submitted a claim to the City, the City would review
that claim and have a set amount that they would offer to the claimant to
resolve the sewer issue, and if that was accepted, the customer would sign a
release. The City would then no longer
be responsible for further damage claims.
If the customer rejected, the claim would then be sent to the insurance
carrier for a determination of liability.
The Council discussed what this program would do to rates and the
responsibility and extra time involved for staff. It was recommended that this program be placed on the agenda for
review at next year’s budget session to be re-evaluated at that time.
28.
CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS
BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES - Discussion
Nick Sampinos presented information regarding State laws concerning
contributions/donations provided by governmental entities. The law is fairly specific of what is
allowed and what isn’t. It still comes
under determination by the Council as to what constitutes a corporate purpose
and how the taxpayers funds will be spent.
There is not a lot of case law on this.
Nick also presented a draft of a form that he has prepared for the
Council to review. Those applicants
requesting a contribution would fill the form out and it would be reviewed by a
committee instead of being placed on the agenda for Council meetings. The Council will review this issue further.
29.
PURCHASE OF
NETWORK COLOR PRINTER - Approved
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be
given to purchase a network color printer for the Public Works Complex. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
30.
AIRPORT ROAD
CHIP SEALING - Carbon County - Final Payment
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of
$4,111.20 submitted by Carbon County for chip sealing a portion of Airport Road
within the City limits. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the payment
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
31.
CDBG SR55
SURVEY PROJECT - Johansen & Tuttle Engineering - Final Payment
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of
$880 submitted by Johansen & Tuttle Engineering for the survey work on the
CDBG SR55 project. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the payment
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
32.
TERRACE HILLS
SKATE PARK - Stapp Construction - Partial Payments
Gary Sonntag presented a request for partial payments #2 and #3
totaling $29,459 submitted by Stapp Construction for their work to date on the
Terrace Hills Skate Park. Payment #2 is
for $17,109 and #3 is for $12,350. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the payments
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
33.
CITY HALL
PARKING LOT - Permission To Negotiate For Landscape Architectural Services
Gary Sonntag requested permission to negotiate with Gillies, Stransky,
Brems and Smith to provide landscape architectural services for the City Hall
parking lot. This is a budgeted
item. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request
be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
34. 500
NORTH PARKING LOT AND GARDEN - Permission To Negotiate For Landscape
Architectural Services
Gary Sonntag requested permission to negotiate with Gillies, Stransky,
Brems and Smith to provide landscape architectural services for the 500 North
Parking Lot and Garden. This is a
budgeted item. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request
be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
35.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND TANK
IMPROVEMENTS, #22S-2000 - Hansen, Allen and Luce Consulting Engineers -
Ratification of Contract
Gary Sonntag reported that the Council gave verbal permission to
contract with Hansen, Allen and Luce Consulting Engineers to prepare
construction plans and specifications for improvements at the Water Treatment
Plant that include painting the backwash tank, sedimentation basin and
installing a sodium hypochlorite generation system. Also painting the exterior top of the 3 million gallon water tank
in northeast Price. Total price of the
contract is $11,800. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the
contract be ratified. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
36. BERNICE RODEN (LIFE STYLE HOMES) -
Development Agreement - Partial Release
Gary Sonntag reported that Bernice Roden has completed the necessary
street improvements in front of her home located at 670 South 200 East and is eligible
for a partial release of the cashiers check posted as a guarantee. The amount of the release is $630 and will
be submitted to Life Style Homes. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the partial
release be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
37. DIGITAL SIGNATURES - Tabled
Pat Larsen reported that the Finance Department has the ability to scan
in signatures and print them on checks.
She requested permission to be able to do this and place her and the
City Treasurers signatures on checks.
This would save a lot of time instead of signing each check by
hand. The Council discussed the
procedure and felt that it would be worthwhile. MOTION.
Councilmember Denison moved that the item be tabled and placed on Unfinished
Business and that Pat be directed to review ways of safeguarding and preparing
a policy. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
38. POINT EVAULATION SYSTEM FOR JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS - Meeting Scheduled
Keith Wight presented packets of information pertaining to the point
evaluation system for City job classifications and briefly reviewed them. As the packets are quite large, the Council
recommended that they review them and that a workshop be scheduled to go over
them in detail. The Council felt that
the City’s present classification system is 14 years old and that a newer
up-to-date system might be warranted. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the item be
placed on Unfinished Business and that a workshop be scheduled for Wednesday,
September 6th, at 7:00 a.m.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
39. 125 FLEXIBILE BENEFIT PLAN - Committee
Appointed
Keith Wight presented information pertaining to the 125 Flexible
Benefits Plan that he obtained from Utah Local Governments Trust. The City has the option of going with the
plain premium only plan or with a premium plan plus health care reimbursement
account and dependent reimbursement account.
For Utah Local Governments Trust to administer it, it would cost
$3/person per month or $36/person per year.
MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that a committee consisting of himself,
Councilmember Nikas, Keith Wight, Vern Jones, Joanne Lessar, and Pat Larsen,
review this and report back to the Council.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
40. GINA KELLER - Reclassification
Approved
Keith Wight requested permission to reclassify Gina Keller, Library
Aid, from permanent/part time to permanent/full time effective September 1,
2000. Gina replaces Ronnie Valencia who
changed from full time to part time. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the
reclassification be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
41. PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Update
Councilmember Denison reported that the waterline project on Ridge Road
is getting closer to being finished.
The expansion on the ammonia issues for the sewer treatment plant has
been started.
42. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Sento
Corporation
Vern Jones reported that the State of Utah has offered over $350,000 to
Sento Corporation to locate their next plant in Price. It is unknown at this time if Sento accepted
the offer. A little snag to the
downside for Sento is that US West is not able to provide the telephone service
that they said they could 1 ˝ years ago.
This is being worked out through the fiber optic route.
43. SWIM TEAM ITEMS - Update
Councilmember Wheeler reported that she received a call from one of the
swim team members regarding the $500 that they contributed towards the purchase
of swim team items. She recommended
that Councilmember Denison, Gary Sonntag and Tamara Klarich get together with
her to decide what to purchase with that money.
44. CHRIS MICOZ - Purchase of Property
(100 South 700 East) - Public Hearing Scheduled
Gary Sonntag reported that a survey was completed to identify the
existing public street improvements at the intersection of 100 South 700 East. This survey was compared to the recently
approved Bonnie J Subdivision. It
appears there is a triangular portion of property that could be successfully
vacated without jeopardizing the road system.
He requested permission to advertise for a Public Hearing announcing the
City’s intent to vacate that parcel of property. The intent to vacate the property is to deed it to the Micoz
residence which is adjacent to that road.
MOTION.
Councilmember Piccolo moved that a Public Hearing be scheduled for September
27th to vacate the above parcel of property and that the item be
placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for information only. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and
carried.
45. EMIL SIMONE - 359 East 2nd
North (Drainage Problem) - Update
Gary Sonntag reported that he reviewed the situation regarding the
drainage problem at the Emil Simone property at 359 East 2nd
North. It is a dead end road and
everything drains into his property. In
order to overcome the problem, the water will have to be piped from his
property onto 2nd North. The
Council questioned Mr. Simone’s remarks at a previous meeting about an open
ditch that was covered up. Gary stated
that he would again contact Mr. Simone to determine if there was such a ditch.
46. SWIMMING POOL LIFT - Update
Councilmember Wheeler reported that she and Vern Jones met with Nancy
Bently regarding a swimming pool lift.
Nancy gave them a video which described lifts. Vern stated that the lift in the video costs less than
$4,000. As soon as we decide which lift
we want, Nancy knows of some grants which can be pursued for this purpose. In addition, Jeff Frandsen from Castleview
Hospital is looking at his sources and is very receptive. It might be that the City could get some financial
help from the hospital.
Meeting adjourned at
9:10 p.m.