Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

September 25, 2002, 5:30 p.m.

Present:

Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

Betty P. Wheeler Pat Larsen, Finance Director

Stephen L. Denison Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

Richard Tatton Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer

Elizabeth H. Kourianos Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

Don G. Reaveley, Jr. Nick Tatton, Community Director

Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police

Others Present:

Ken Larson Jim Johnson Brenda Hales Amy Callor

Kent Boyack Bill Krompel Rachael Krompel Joni Krompel

Mike Milovich

Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members present.

1. PUBLIC INPUT - Sun Center - Request To Waive Rental Fees For Peace Garden For Benefit Dance

Amy Callor, representing the Sun Center, requested that rental fees be waived for use of the Peace Gardens for a benefit dance to raise funds for a 7 year old cancer victim. As this item was not on the agenda, Councilmember Tatton recommended that the rental fees be taken out of the line item budgeted for fee waivers and that it be placed on the next agenda for ratification.

2. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT

Mayor Piccolo and each Councilmember presented updates on the activities taking place in their individual departments.

3. MINUTES - September 9, 2002

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes of the September 9, 2002 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

4. MINUTES - September 10, 2002

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the September 10, 2002 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

5. HELPER ARTS FESTIVAL - Presentation of Plaque

Mark Stuckenschneider, representing the Helper Arts Festival, presented a plaque to the Council and thanked them for their support in making the festival a success, not only financially, but in terms of loaned equipment and assistance from City crews . He presented a financial breakdown depicting the success of the festival. He presented postcards painted by the winner of the painting competition from last year, and a poster for this year autographed by the artist.

6. RACHAEL KROMPEL - Visionary Service Leader Award

Mayor Piccolo presented Rachael Krompel with the Visionary Service Leader Award. Rachael received the award because of her cheerful attitude and the professional and courteous manner in which she treated customers at her workplace.

7. JIM (DUKE) JOHNSON - Parking Issue 100 south 50 east to 100 east from Papa Joes to 1^st east

Joe Johnson, owner of Papa Joes located at 57 East 100 South, expressed his concern regarding the abuse of parking spaces located in front of his business. Three or four individuals from a nearby business park in front of his building from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a daily basis. These people have designated parking spaces in a lot across the street. Occasionally a large vehicle will park at this spot making it difficult for cars coming out of the adjacent parking lot to see oncoming traffic. It also makes it difficult for the delivery people. He requested that the City place signs allowing a two hour parking limit only from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that signs be placed on both the north and south sides of the street from Carbon Avenue to 1^st East with the exception of the 10

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minute parking in front of the post office. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.

8. SWIMMING POOL BOILER REPLACEMENT DESIGN - PES Professional Engineers - Partial

Payment #2 Swimming pool boiler replacement design

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $2,250 submitted by PES Professional Engineers for their contract to design a new swimming pool boiler. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried..

9. SWIMMING POOL BOILER REPAIR - New Mechanical Equipment and Building Construction

Gary Sonntag reported that the Council was polled for permission, under an emergency basis, to repair the boiler at the swimming pool complex. Estimated costs are $5,000. Plans were underway to replace the boiler, but it stopped unexpectedly, causing the closure of the pools. Repair of the boiler will allow the pools to remain open until a new system can be installed within 3 to 4 months. He requested that the permission given to repair the boiler be ratified. MOTION. Councilmember Reaveley moved that the action be ratified. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried by the following vote.

Councilmember Wheeler - Aye Councilmember Denison - Naye

Councilmember Tatton - Aye Councilmember Kourianos - Aye

Councilmember Reaveley - Aye

As it will take 3 to 4 months to replace the repaired boiler, Gary requested permission to advertise for bids to purchase and install a new boiler system for approximately $50,000. The budget for this item is presently $40,000. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried by the following vote.

Councilmember Wheeler - Aye Councilmember Denison - Naye

Councilmember Tatton - Aye Councilmember Kourianos - Aye

Councilmember Reaveley - Aye

Councilmember Denison noted that the request is over budget.

Gary stated that the boiler will need to be enclosed, therefore, a building must be constructed. This building, estimated to cost $40,000, has not been budgeted. Gary stated that $60,000 has been budgeted for capital improvements within the pool department that can be used for this project. He and the Finance Director will also look at other funds and departments and possibly suspend other purchases, etc., so that additional funds can be applied towards this project. Gary requested permission to solicit and hire the necessary consultants and subcontractors to design and construct the foundation and building that will support and house the new boiler system. The City will act as the general contractor. MOTION. Councilmember Kourianos moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried by the following vote.

Councilmember Wheeler - Aye Councilmember Denison - Naye

Councilmember Tatton - Aye Councilmember Kourianos - Aye

Councilmember Reaveley - Aye

Councilmember Denison noted that the building has not been budgeted.

10. FIRE DEPARTMENT HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT - Permission To Purchase

Fire Chief Kent Boyack reported that the current hydraulic power unit used to extricate people from vehicle accidents is worn out and needs to be replaced. The last time it was used, it kept quitting. He received two proposals for the purchase of a new one. One proposal was for $5,345 and the other was for $4,207. Even though this is not a budgeted item, Kent requested permission to purchase the unit. Kent stated that a new fireman approved in the budget beginning July 1, 2002 has not yet been hired. The funds in this line item can be transferred for this purchase. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that to improve the health, safety and welfare of our residents, that Fire Chief Boyack be authorized to purchase the hydraulic power unit from the low bidder and to direct the Finance Director to make the necessary adjustments in the line items in the Fire Department budget. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.

11. FIRE DEPARTMENT CARGO TRAILER - Permission To Purchase

Fire Chief Kent Boyack requested permission to purchase a cargo trailer, which has been budgeted, to transport hazardous material equipment. Three proposals were received for this equipment. One for $2,522, one for $2,855 and the other for $3,100. The Council discussed purchasing a used trailer as opposed to purchasing a new one. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Chief Boyack work

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with Councilmember Reaveley to locate a used one, and in the event that a used one cannot be located, that a new one be purchased not to exceed the budgeted amount. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

12. SUN ADVOCATE - Ad For Ethnic Groups and Settlement of The Area Approved

Mayor Piccolo reported that the Sun Advocate has invited the City to purchase an ad in their booklet on Ethnic Groups and the Settlement of this area, which is similar to the history booklet. . MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that an ad, not to exceed $225 be approved, and that Councilmember Kourianos follow up with the design to fit in with the City=s current Mission and Vision statement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

13. CARBON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY - Request To Waive Rental Fees For Civic

Auditorium

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that with the exception of hard costs, that rental fees be waived for use of the Civic Auditorium by the Carbon County Human Society for their fund raiser on November 1, 2002, and that the funds be taken out of the line item budgeted for fee waivers. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

14 . 400 WEST PARK NAMED HERITAGE PARK

MOTION. Couniclmember Tatton moved that the 400 West Park be named Heritage Park. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

15. R. BRANDON AND SHELLY SICILIA, JIM BALLARD, BERT CHRISTENSEN - Conditional Use

Permits

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

R. Brandon and Shelly Sicilia - Single Lot Subdivision, 213 West 500 South

Jim Ballard - New Concepts International, 569 South Carbon Avenue, #6

Bert Christensen - 1152 South Carbon Avenue, Sign

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

16. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - Disconnect Procedures

Mayor Piccolo reported that a committee met and reviewed Resolution #2002-22, which was adopted earlier this year pertaining to disconnect procedures on utility accounts. The committee recommended the following changes; that the amount of time given to pay delinquent bills be shortened, that the account be disconnected immediately following the 10 day grace period, and that deposits be refunded to customers who have established a good credit rating after a three year period. MOTION. Councilmember Kourianos moved that the changes be approved and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an amended resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.

17. BRANDON SICILIA, SHANE HENRIE, CHRISS BASSO (DRUG TASK FORCE), NICK TATTON -

Travel Approved

Mayor Piccolo presented the following travel requests:

Brandon Sicilia, Shane Henrie, Chris Basso (Drug Task Force) - Utah Narcotics Association Annual Conference, September 30 - October 3, 2002, St. George, Utah

Nick Tatton - DBED and Alliance For Economic Development, Quarterly Meetings Through 6-30-03

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

18. NICK TATTON - Travel Report

Nick Tatton presented a report on the Utah League of Cities and Towns Convention that he recently attended. He also reported on his attendance at the DBED Local Economic Development Council Meeting and the Utah Alliance For Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting.

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19. UTAH DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION LAND AND WATER

CONSERVATION FUND - Permission To Apply For Matching Grant For Tennis Courts

Nick Tatton requested permission to apply for a matching grant to the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund to upgrade the tennis courts. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be granted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the application. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

20. POLICE DEPARTMENT LAPTOP COMPUTERS - Purchase Approved

Police Chief Aleck Shilaos requested permission to purchase six Toughbook 48 Laptop Computers. These will be purchased through the State contract with the funds taken out of the CIB Grant received approximately one year ago. MOTION. Councilmember Reaveley moved that the purchase be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

21. POLICE DEPARTMENT TECH SUPPORT SERVICE FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE

PROGRAM - Purchase Approved

Police Chief Aleck Shilaos requested permission to contract for one full year of tech support service for the Police computer software program through Crisnet. Funds for this purchase will be taken out of the CIB Grant. MOTION. Councilmember Reavely moved that the purchase be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

22. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES - Purchase Approved

Police Chief Aleck Shilaos requested permission to purchase two Ford Crown Victoria Police cars through Mountain View Motors, which was the low bidder. Both vehicles have been budgeted. MOTION.. Couniclmember Wheeler moved that the purchases be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

23. PRICE MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - Sunrise

Engineering, Inc. - Partial Payment #6

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $3,117.83 submitted by Sunrise Engineering for their contract on the Price Main Street Reconstruction project. This will be paid by the Utah Department of Transportation. MOTION. Councilmember Reaveley moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

24. WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION - Condie Construction

Company, Inc. - Change Order #2, Partial Payment #5

Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with Condie Construction for the Water Transmission Pipeline Construction. The change order increases the contract $50,817.93, which covers unplanned and unexpected work, such as changing the lids and venting on the vaults, avoiding conflicts with road right-of-ways, and installing a 2 inch water connection to the vault by the Utah Power & Light power plant in an effort to comply with an agreement with UP&L that pertains to the City=s use of water from their wells. Gary also presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $505,480.63. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the change order and partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

25. BRET CAMMANS - Reclassification

Keith Wight reported that Bret Cammans was the only one who applied for the permanent/full time position as Desktop Support/Computer Technician. He recommended that Bret be reclassified

from an Aemergency employee@ to this permanent/full time position effective October 1, 2002.

MOTION. Councilmember Reaveley moved that the reclassification be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the Council Meeting adjourn and that an Executive Session convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

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26. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel Issue

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the Executive Session adjourn and that the Council Meeting reconvene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.

Council Meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

APPROVED:

ATTEST: Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder