Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
September
22, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Councilmembers: Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Betty P. Wheeler Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Stephen L. Denison Gary
Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer
Richard Tatton Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Jeanne McEvoy Bret
Cammans, Customer Services Director
Joe Christman John
Daniels, Human Resource Director
Aleck
Shilaos, Chief of Police
Others
Present:
Neil Breinholt Shirley
Matheny Annette Beckman Jerry Carlson
Christie Krompel Pamela
Juliano Debbie
Krompel Ann
Evans
Samuele Quigley Anthony
J. Basso Kathy Hanna
Smith Vicky Miller
Brenda Deeter Carlie
Golden Lyle
Ahlstrom Joyce Daniels
Melanie Steele David
O=Brien Torie Johnson
Mayor
Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members in attendance.
1.
NANCY CAMMANS - Invitation To Visit Castle Heights Elementary During
State PTA Road Trip
Nancy Cammans reported that the Utah State PTA Board will be
visiting Castle Heights Elementary on Wednesday, September 29th. She invited the Mayor and Council to attend a
special performance scheduled at the school.
The purpose of the PTA=s visit is to strengthen arts in the
school and community involvement. Marci
Watkins, who is a broadway entertainer, will perform for the children. The first runner up to Miss Carbon County
will also perform.
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
adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Reconvened
at 5:39 p.m.
2. SHIRLEY ANN MATHENY,
ANNETTE BECKMAN - Carbon County Housing Authority Smoke Free Buildings
Shirley Ann Matheny and Annette Beckman were at the meeting
to ask the Mayor and Council for assistance in designating a smoke free
building at the Carbon County Housing Authority location. Smokers and non-smokers share the same
building and it seems that the smoke is coming in through the ventilation
system and creating a health hazard for those who have heart trouble and
asthma. They have asked the director of
the Housing Authority to move all the smokers into one building, but she
refuses to do so. Nick Sampinos
recommended contacting Claron Bjork of the Southeastern Utah Health District,
as he may have some enforcement authority.
3. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT -
Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers presented an update on the
activities that they administer.
4. NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR
PROGRAM - Update
Joyce Daniels reported that the Emergency Preparedness
Committee is supporting the Neighbor To Neighbor Program. This program encourages each person to know
their neighbors and their needs and resources in the event of an
emergency. Call out lists will be
prepared in the event that telephones are out.
Information can be forwarded by going neighbor to neighbor. As soon as she receives further information,
she will ask the Mayor to sign a proclamation for this program. Councilmember Tatton stated that it has been
found if neighbors know each other, the crime rate is lower.
5.
UTAH=S CHRISTMAS TOWN COMMITTEE - Request
For Contribution-Public Hearing Scheduled
Vicky Miller, representing Utah=s Christmas Town Committee,
requested a contribution to help fund the 2004 Christmas Activities in
Helper. This event is not a Helper City
funded activity, but
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rather a six member committee with assistance from members
of the community. The funds will be used
to purchase fireworks. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that a Public
Hearing be scheduled for October 13, 2004 to consider this request. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and
carried.
6. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF
COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH - CEU Activities Update
Carlie Golden, representing the Youth Public Relations at
the College of Eastern Utah, presented an update on activities that the Student
Government is conducting. They are in
the process of placing a standing backup on the hill where the CEU letters and the
eagle head are located. The letters and
eagle head will be lit at night during games so that the t the public knows
what is taking place at the college.
Once construction is completed on campus, the public will be invited to
see the changes that have taken place.
She invited the Mayor and Council to attend a speech given by the Lt.
Governor at the Geary Theater on Wednesday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor and Council thanked Carlie for her
information.
7. UNITED WAY - Skate For
Life Event Approved
Pamela Juliano, representing United Way, introduced two of
their youth leaders, Christie Krompel and Torie Johnson. Their mission is to offer a healthy lifestyle
throughout the community and encourage youth to become involved in
activities. In the past two weeks,
volunteers completed a clean up campaign including the Peace Gardens, the skate
park, Heritage Park and the parkway along Helper City. As part of the Skate For Life Program and a
fund raiser for United Way, Christie Krompel requested permission to hold a
skate day and dance at the skate park on Saturday, October 16th,
from 4:00 to 7:00 with dancing from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The public is invited to these events. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request
be approved contingent upon approval by the Police Department. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried
8. CEU MUSEUM EXPANSION - Request For
Financial and In-Kind Assistance - Concept Approval
Sam Quigley, Chairman of the CEU Museum Board, presented
plans for the expansion of the College of Eastern Utah Museum. He asked the Council for financial and
in-kind assistance for facility operations and maintenance. The museum has hired the Benz Corporation, a
professional company, to conduct a study to determine the probability of a
successful campaign to raise $25 million to expand the museum. The Carbon County Special Service District
has agreed to provide matching funds for this study. Mr. Quigley asked the Council for a
conceptual agreement to accept the responsibilities of maintaining the building
and providing the utilities in the same manner as they are presently providing
subject to a final review of what the costs will be and final review of
architectural plans. Mayor Piccolo
encouraged the Council to provide conceptual support as he believes it is an
economic benefit to the community.
Carbon County Commissioner Bill Krompel stated that he solicits the
support of the Mayor and Council and asked if they would be interested in
having the architect look at the present museum site owned by Price City or if
there is an alternate site that the City and County would like to look at when
the architectural study is formed. He
wants to be sure that everyone is communicating and informed of what we are
trying to accomplish. Mr. Quigley felt
strongly that the present museum site could handle the expansion. It is important for downtown zoning and
revitalization to build around what we have.
Councilmember McEvoy felt it is important to keep communication lines
open and that everything be kept up front and in the open and that there be no
behind the scenes politicking. She feels
it is important that it be kept downtown
and is in support of the expansion.
Councilmember Wheeler agreed with those concepts. She feels it is an excellent location and
needs to stay downtown. Councilmember
Denison stated that this is a project that warrants our support. He has heard a lot of discussion on the project
for a number of years and thinks that downtown is the best site. Councilmember Tatton stated that he would
like to see a narrower definition, as Afacilities operations@ is too broad a term.
Operations such as this can include large salaries. Mr. Quigley stated that it is the intention
that the City continue to provide the support as they provide on the present
building. Nick Sampinos stated that this
committee just wants the support of the Mayor and Council to move forward since
the proposed site is located on their property.
The committee knows that the City cannot commit to an agreement for any
specific funds or arrange a specific agreement at this time. They simply want the support of the City to
move forward with their plans.
Councilmember Christman stated that he is definitely in favor of the
concept, but he would like to see demolition of the old Central School building
included in the expansion and that it be incorporated into the feasibility
study. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the Mayor and
Council support the CEU Museum Expansion project at the levels they can afford
and that Mr.
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Sampinos be authorized to prepare a document to that
effect. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Wheeler and carried.
9. RAPTOR
STATUE - Southeast Corner of 100 East and 100 North
KOKOPELLI STATUE - Intersection of 100 West Main Street
Sam Quigley presented a plan proposed by the Small
Businessman=s Alliance to draw people into the
center of Main Street which is real important to the museum. As the traffic bypasses Main Street on 100
North and trees cover the marquis, it is difficult for travelers to find the
museum. One way to change this is place
some art on Main Street and 1st North to attract attention to the
downtown area and the museum. The
Restaurant Tax Board plans to create a drawing of a Utah Raptor statue to be
installed in a sandstone arch to be located on the corner of 100 East and 100
North. Funding for the bronze statue is
being provided by the Carbon County Transportation District. In addition, plans are to place a large sign
on Carbonville Road adjacent to the Taco Bell to direct travelers onto Main
Street. Also planned is a Kokopelli
statue to be placed at the intersection of 100 West Main Street. The Restaurant Tax Committee has committed
funds to purchase this statue. Long term
plans include the placement of Kokopelli statues at the intersections of Carbon
Avenue and Main Street, 1st East and Main Street and 3rd
East and Main Street. If for some reason
it is found that these locations create safety issues, they will be moved. Councilmember Tatton reported that it has
been recommended that the streets be renamed accordingly, such as Raptor
Avenue, Kokopelli Drive, etc. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the Raptor
and Kokopelli statues be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.
10. DAVID AND SHAWNEE ARIOTTI - Claim For
Damages - Unfinished Business
Nick Sampinos presented a claim for damages submitted by
David and Shawnee Ariotti when a water pipe broke at the old BLM building and
flooded their basement. The insurance
company denied the claim as they felt
the City was not responsible. Gary
Sonntag has gathered additional facts that were not known earlier that might be
helpful in submitting this to the insurance company for another review. He will report back to the Council. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that this item be
moved to Unfinished Business. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.
11. VISIONARY
SERVICE LEADER AWARD - Tabled
12. CARBON
COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE - Price Downtown Revitalization Project
Dave O=Brien presented a proposal from the
Carbon County Small Business Alliance to help revitalize the downtown
area. The Alliance felt that there is
not enough advertising to entice travelers to stop in Price. Their proposal is to place LED signs at all
three entrances to the City. The LED
signs would provide information as to the current activities taking place in
the community or any other pertinent information. For those travelers leaving the City and
going towards East Carbon and Green River, the other side of the LED signs
would provide information on activities taking place in Wellington, East Carbon
and Green River. The same information
would be provided at the other exits going towards Emery County and towards Helper. Estimated cost for each LED sign is
approximately $15,000. Funds to purchase
these signs could be provided by the Restaurant Tax Committee. Price City would then own and maintain the
signs. Also discussed was the placement
of banners throughout the City. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that this project
be supported by the Mayor and Council and that this group of individuals be
thanked for the work they have done so
far and that the City continue to work with them. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
13. HEIDI=S ALTERATIONS AND CUSTOM SEWING,
OGDEN=S CARPETS, TONY BASSO, DR. JAMES
BAILEY, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH KIDNEY DIALYSIS CENTER, MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING -
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 per the following contingency on Dr. Bailey=s dental office.
Heidi=s Alterations and Customer Sewing - 69 West Main - Business
Ogden=s Carpets - 268 South Highway 55 - Business
and Sign
Tony Basso - 480 South Carbon Avenue - Change of Use From Convenience
Store To Offices
September 22, 2004
Dr. James Bailey - Cedar Hills Drive Dental Office (1300 East 300 North) -
Final approval contingent upon PRWID=s approval for a sampling manhole.
University of Utah Kidney Dialysis Center - 300 North Hospital Drive -
Condominium (Office space will be available under a planned unit
development. Owned as condominium units
and not as part of the hospital). (Part
of next Item - Medical Office Building, Single Lot Subdivision.
Medical Office Building - 300 North Hospital Drive - Single Lot Subdivision
(Part of Item above)
MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy
moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued
per the above contingency on Dr. Bailey=s dental office.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
CONSENT ITEMS - MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Items #14 through #20 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
14. MINUTES
- September 3, 2004, September 8, 2004
15. STATE
OF UTAH, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (PERMANENT COMMUNITY
IMPACT FUND) - Grant Contract For Sewer System Study
16.
STATE OF UTAH, DEPARTMENT OF
WORKFORCE SERVICES - Worksite Learner
Employer Agreement (Emergency Work Program)
17. TREES,
INC. - Contract To Continue Tree Trimming Services
18. IS
DEPARTMENT - Permission To Purchase Computer Equipment (Server) For Police Department
19. NICK
TATTON, HEATHER WICHMANN, BOB BENNETT, RON FOWLER, RICKY HOPKINS, SUDA
MERRIMAN, KENT JONES, JIM VALDEZ, FRANK LUJAN - Travel Approved
Nick Tatton - Utah Small Cities, Inc. Rural
Initiatives and Regular USCI Board and General Membership Meeting, September
29, 2004, Vernal, Utah
Heather Wichmann - Business Writing and Grammar
Skills Training, October 26, 27, 2004. Salt Lake City, Utah
Bob Bennett - Fall Educational Institute ICC,
October 18-20,. 2004, Ogden, Utah
Ron Fowler, Ricky Hopkins - Utah Parks & Recreation
Grounds Maintenance Workshop, September 22, 23, 2004, West Valley City, Utah
Suda Merriman, Kent Jones, Jim
Valdez, Frank Lujan
- Justice Court Conference, October 6-28, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah
20. METER READER I POSITION - Permission To
Advertise
21, PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Update
Councilmember Wheeler reported that
there is presently 4,629 acre feet of usable water in Scofield Reservoir.
22. EDWARD
AND DEANNE MCKINNEY - Letter To Insurance Company
Nick Sampinos reported that he sent
each of the Councilmembers a letter regarding the Claim for Damages submitted
by Edward and Deanne McKinney. He
recommended that a letter be sent to the insurance company outlining the
additional facts and requesting reconsideration of the claim. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Mr. Sampinos
be directed to write a letter to the insurance company with the additional
information and request that they make payment.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.
23. RESOLUTION
#2004-23 - A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Not More Than
$600,000 Aggregate Principal Amount Of Electric Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004
Of Price City, Carbon County, Utah, For The Purpose Of Acquiring Certain
Electrical Facilities And Improvements; Providing For Publication Of A Notice
Of Bonds To Be Issued; Fixing The Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount Of The
Bonds, The Maximum Number Of Years Over Which The Bonds May Mature, The Maximum
Interest Rate Which The Bonds May Bear, And The Maximum Discount From Par At
Which The Bonds May Be Sold; Providing For The Running Of A Contest Period; And
Related Matters.
September 22, 2004
Pat Larsen presented Resolution
#2004-23, authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than $600,000 Aggregate
Principal Amount of Electric Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 of Price City, for
the purpose of acquiring certain electrical facilities and improvements. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Resolution
#2004-23 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign
the resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
24. HUNTINGTON
CITY YOUTH COUNCIL - Youth Leadership Summit
As there was no one in attendance
from Huntington City, this item was treated as information only. The Huntington City Youth Council invites the
Price City Youth City Council to their Youth Leadership Summit to be held next
year.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe
L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne Lessar, City Recorder