Minutes
of The Price City Council Meeting
City
Hall: Price, Utah
October
9, 2002, 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, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Richard Tatton
Keith Wight, Human Resource Director
Elizabeth H. Kourianos
Nick Tatton, Community Director
Don G. Reaveley, Jr.
Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Others
Present:
Jamie Karpowitz
Greg Palmer
Dinae Morley
Annie Jensen
Heather Peterson
Tamara Gray
Sam White
Joyce Daniels
Art Daniels
Ken Larson
Elaine Dee Fausett
Douglas Fausett
Charles Roberts
Tim Palmer
Karen Palmer
Karen Bedont
Jennifer Bedont
Stephen Vogel
Brett Johnson
Lorilyn Vogel
Shane Henrie
Mayor
Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll
was called with the above members present.
1. KIWANIS CLUB - Thank You Note
Nick Tatton presented a thank you note from the Kiwanis Club thanking the Council for their assistance in making several hundred kids happy on Kiwanis Kids Day at the park. They also thanked the Council for their generous contribution to the 4th of July fireworks display.
2. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT
Mayor Piccolo and each Councilmember presented updates on the activities taking place in their individual departments.
3. MINUTES - September 25, 2002
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes of the September 25, 2002 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
4. MINUTES - September 30, 2002
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the September 30, 2002 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.
5. BID OPENING - Swimming Pool Boiler System Construction, #3E-2002 - Committee Appointed
The following bids were received for the swimming pool boiler system construction.
SR Mechanical, Inc. Salina, Utah $262,600.00
U.S.Mechanical LLC, Pleasant Grove, Utah $189,995.00
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that a committee, consisting of Councilmember Kourianos, Gary Sonntag, Pat Larsen, Jerry Wright, and Tamara Gray, be appointed to review the bids and bring their recommendation back to the Council. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.
6. ORDINANCE #2002-005 - Re-Zoning For East Price, RR to SF-8
Mayor Piccolo opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of property located in East Price from a Rural Residential Zone (RR) to a Single Family Zone (SF-8).
Doug Fausett - Spoke in favor of the re-zoning
October 9, 2002
MOTION. There being no further comments, Councilmember Denison moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried. Public Hearing closed at 6:04 p.m. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Ordinance #2002-005, amending a portion of the 1997 Land Development Code and allowing for the re-zoning a parcel of property located in East Price, be approved, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
7. PUBLIC HEARING - Community Development Block Grant Project, 2003-04
Mayor Piccolo opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. to receive comments on the Community Development Block Grant project for the Year 2003-04. Nick Tatton recommended the project of a GIS/GPS system that will provide mapping and tracking of electric, sewer and water lines throughout the city so that specific needs within those systems can be identified to improve that service to avoid outages. Gary Sonntag stated that this is the first Public Hearing in preparation to apply for CDBG funding for the program Year 2003-04. This hearing is held to consider potential projects for which funding may be applied under the Community Development Block Grant program. The grant money must be spent on projects benefitting low and moderate income persons. The Southeastern Utah Association of Governments, in which Price Municipal Corporation is a member, is expecting to receive approximately $39,154 in this new program year. All eligible activities that can be accomplished under this program are identified in the CDBG Application Guide and interested persons can review it at any time. Eligible projects may be construction of public works and facilities such as water and sewer lines, fire stations, acquisition of real property, provision of public services such as food banks and homeless shelters. Also eligible are loan programs for private businesses which would then hire low income persons. The program can also pay for housing rehabilitation for low income homeowners or for persons owning rental housing for lower income persons. In the past, Price Municipal Corporation has received grants to accomplish such projects as pedestrian safety sidewalk improvements, planning and design, and ADA restroom construction. The City has handed out its capital investment plan as part of the regional AConsolidated Plan@. This list shows which projects the City has identified as being needed in the community. Does anyone have questions, comments, or suggestions? Those who do are asked to identify themselves by name before they speak. The City would like to respond to your questions and suggestions in this meeting if possible. The Public Hearing is open to all those who may have further suggestions. If there are no questions or suggestions, the Public Hearing may be closed.
Joyce Daniels - Asked if this is the only time she can speak? Mayor Piccolo stated yes. Gary Sonntag stated that this first Public Hearing is held so that residents can provide their suggestions. The City will then evaluate the suggestions and submit a pre-application. This pre-application is reviewed by the State and is either approved or denied. If it is approved, the next step would be for a final application. A second Public Hearing is held to announce the project that has been submitted. This allows the public to comment for or against. Once that Public Hearing is completed, the final applications is submitted with hopes that it will be approved by the state.
Art Daniels - Stated that there are sidewalks in the city that are getting uprooted by trees. Mayor Piccolo informed Mr. Daniels that there is a sidewalk replacement project that takes care of issues like this.
MOTION. There being no further comments, Councilmember Tatton moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried. Public Hearing closed at 6:15 p.m. MOTION. Councilmember Kourianos moved that the preliminary application be submitted to the CDBG for funding and that the GIS/GPS equipment be selected as the project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
8. SHANE HENRIE - Travel Report
Police Officer Shane Henrie presented a report on the Utah Narcotics Officers convention that he, Officer Brandon Sicilia and Carbon County Sheriffs Deputy Basso recently attended in St. George. It was a fantastic convention and they received a lot of valuable information.
October 9, 2002
9. YOUTH CITY COUNCIL - Swearing In
Joanne Lessar conducted the swearing in of the following Youth City Council:
Jamie Karpowitz - Mayor Jennifer Bedont - Council
Heather Peterson - Council Annie Jensen - Council
Greg Palmer - Council Dinae Morley - Council
10. SHADE TREE COMMISSION PROJECT - Memorial Grove (Near Cliffview Cemetery)
Councilmember Kourianos reported that the Shade Tree Commission is proposing a Amemorial grove@ near the Cliffview Cemetery. The area selected is situated on one acre and is located on 800 North as you turn into Cliffview Cemetery. Grass has been planted, the sprinkling system is set up and ready to go and Utah Power and Light has donated trees. Mayor Piccolo recommended inviting the various Veterans groups to do a memorial for those killed in the wars, or any group or the public that would like to plant a tree as a memorial. MOTION. Councilmember Reaveley moved that memorial grove be approved at the recommended location. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
11. POOH AND FRIENDS DAYCARE - Conditional Use Permit
Councilmember Kourianos reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request of Brandy Campbell to operate a home occupied business, Pooh and Friends Daycare, at 440 East 100 North. However, since the home is located in a CD zone, will not be lived in and will be used only as a day care, the Commission recommended a Conditional Use Permit to operate the business instead of the classification as a home occupied business. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request for a home occupied business be denied. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried. MOTION. Councilmember Kourianos moved that the day care business be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
12. ALL SCRAPPED UP, RKM RIFLES - Conditional Use Permits
Councilmember Kourianso reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits.
All Scrapped Up - 150 South 700 East, Business and Sign (Scrapbook Business)
RKM Rifles - 21 East Main Street, Sign
MOTION. Councilmember Kourianos moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
13 NICK TATTON, SUDA MERRIMAN, KENT JONES, JIM VALDEZ, FRANK LUJAN, SHANE HENRIE - Travel Approved
Mayor Piccolo presented the following travel requests:
Nick Tatton - NDC Economic Development Finance Training 102, October 28-November 1, Salt Lake; Zoning and Land Use Conference, Salt Lake, December 11
Suda Merriman, Kent Jones, Jim Valdez, Frank Lujan - Utah Judicial Institute Annual RESTA Conference, Salt Lake, November 6,7
Shane Henrie - Center For Task Force Training For Task Force Controllers, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 28-30, 2002
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.
14. FACILITY USE/RENTAL AGREEMENT FORM - Approved
Nick Tatton presented a Facility Use/Rental Agreement Form to be used by the public when they desire to use Price City property. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the form be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
October 9, 2002
15. RESOLUTION #2002-29 - Setting Forth Rules And Regulations Governing The Use Of City Hall And The Peace Gardens
Nick Tatton presented Resolution #2002-29, setting forth the rules and regulations governing the use of City Hall and the Peace Gardens. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Resolution #2002-29 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the
resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
16. FEE SCHEDULE FOR USE OF CITY HALL AND PEACE GARDENS - Tabled
Nick Tatton presented a resolution establishing a fee schedule for the use of City Hall and the Peace Gardens. This increases the fee from $100 to $250. The Council discussed the fee schedule and the large amount of requests to waive fees. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the item be tabled for further review by the Council and City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
17. EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING COMPANY (KOAL) - Purchase of Broadcasting Tower
Nick Tatton presented a letter from the Eastern Utah Broadcasting Company offering to sell to the City their 165 foot sell supporting steel tower for $1,000. Nick stated that the tower could be used in conjunction with the Wireless LAN System. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the tower be purchased for the above price. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
18. KUSTOM SIGNAL EYEWITNESS IN-VEHICLE CAMCORDERS - Permission To Purchase
Police Chief Shilaos requested permission to purchase two Kustom Signal Eyewitness In-vehicle camcorders through the Utah State bid for $3,800 each. The funding for this equipment will come from the 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG). This grant was awarded to Price City for $6,840 with a match of $760. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the purchases be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.
19. WIRELESS LAN SYSTEM - Permission To Award Project And Establish City-Wide System;
Networks International - Partial Payment
Police Chief Shilaos reported that the test phase for the Wireless LAN System has been a success. He requested permission to award the project and establish a City-wide system. He presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $19,438.50 submitted by Networks International, the contractor for the system. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the requests be granted and that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried. Pat Larsen stated that the funds would be taken out of Afund balance@.
20. INDOOR SWIMMING POOL DIVING BOARDS - Recreonics - Final payment
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $4,202.90 submitted by Recreonics for the purchase of two diving boards for the swimming pool. MOTION. Couniclmember Kourianos moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
21. WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE, CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - Hansen, Allen,
& Luce, Inc. - Partial Payment
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $42,340.85 submitted by Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering for their contract on construction services for the Water Transmission Pipeline. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.
22. SWIMMING POOL BOILER REPAIR - R & L Boiler - Final Payment
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $4,628.96 submitted by R & L Boiler for their contract to repair the boiler at the swimming pool. MOTION. Couniclmember Reaveley moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.
October 9, 2002
23. CAPITAL PROJECTS 2002-2003 - Permission To Advertise For Bids
Gary Sonntag requested permission to advertise for bids for the following Capital Projects for 2002-2003.
Backhoe(Streets, $120,000)
1 Ton Dump Trucks (Streets & Parks, 2@$35,000 per truck)
Utility Truck (Water, $50,000)
3/4 Ton 4x4 (Water, $30,000)
Sewer TV Camera (Water, $20,000)
Meads Wash/800 North/Det. Basin (Streets, $20,000)
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.
24. RESOLUTION #2002-30 - Police Sergeant Job Description
Keith Wight presented Resolution #2002-30, amending the Personnel Policies of Price Municipal Corporation and establishing a job description for the position of Police Department Sergeant, Grade 16. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Resolution #2002-30 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
25. POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL PROCESS AND PROMOTIONAL LIST -
Permission To Initiated
With the adoption of the above resolution for the Police Sergeants job description, Keith Wight requested permission to initiate a promotional process and establish a promotional list that would be in effect for one year. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
26. RON FOWLER (PARKS DEPT) - Reclassification/Promotion
Keith Wight recommended that Ron Fowler be reclassified/promoted from Parks Department Laborer, Temp/FT to Groundskeeper I, Perm/FT effective 10-07-02. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the reclassification/promotion be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.
27. MOLLY PENOVICH (PUBLIC WORKS) - Reclassification/Promotion; Permission To Advertise
For Replacement
Keith Wight recommended that Molly Penovich be reclassified/promoted from Secretary/Receptionist, Grade 5 to Building Inspection, Planning and Zoning Secretary, Grade 7, effective 10-21-02, and that he be allowed to advertise in-house for her replacement. MOTION. Councilmember Kourianos moved that the reclassification/promotion and in-house advertisement be approved . Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
28. JAMES MATHEWS - New Hire - Struck
Keith Wight reported that James Mathews was on the agenda to be hired as a Sweeper/Operator for the Streets Department. However, Mr. Mathews contacted him today and has turned down the position. As such, Mr. Wight recommended that this be struck from the agenda. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that this item be struck. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried. Keith requested that he be allowed to re-advertise for this position both in-house and out. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the re-advertisement be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.
29. STEVE DINKINS - New Hire Approved
Keith Wight recommended the hiring of Steve Dinkins, Streets Dept., Operator #1, Perm/FT, effective 10-14-02. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the new hire be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.
October 9, 2002
30. TERESA ANN KILCREASE - New Hire Approved
Keith Wight recommended the hiring of Teresa Ann Kilcrease, Police Dept., Substitute Crossing Guard, Perm/PT, effective 10-07-02. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the new hire be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
31. GROUNDSKEEPER I (CEMETERY DEPT.) - Permission To Advertise For Perm/FT
Position
Keith requested permission to advertise in-house for a Cemetery Groundskeeper I, Perm/FT. MOTION. Councilmember Reaveley moved that the advertisement be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
32. NEW EDUCATION ASSISTANCE POLICY - Tabled
Keith Wight presented a new Education Assistance Policy. The Council questioned the statement Aaccreditation from the Northwest Association of Universities and Colleges@ as opposed to just stating an accredited college or university. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the item be tabled for further review. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
33. RESOLUTION #2002-31 - Adopting Criteria Clarifying The Policy And Procedure For Reimbursement Of Fees For Commercial Drivers License
Keith Wight presented Resolution #2002-31, adopting criteria clarifying the policies and procedures for reimbursement of fees for Commercial Drivers License. A few minor changes on phrases and words was recommended. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that with the recommended changes, that Resolution #2002-31 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
34. PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update
Councilmember Denison reported on the utility line relocation project along Highway 6 between Price and Wellington. The District approved a bid by Johansen Construction for $408,000 which was substantially lower than the engineers estimate at $520,000. The bid has been submitted to the Utah Department of Transportation for approval. If everything goes okay, the project should be starting within the next couple of months. The Kenilworth Utility Company has asked the District to take over their water system. The District is currently operating and maintaining it. The District is getting more and more requests from smaller companies as changes occur with State regulations. The District has been approached by a utility billing review company to review utility usage and make a recommendation for changes. In addition, they are looking for errors made by utility billing companies. If they find a mistake and the District gets reimbursed, this billing company is paid a port of that reimbursement. Sewer extensions are being made on Elm Street as well as 400 East. These projects will be bid rather than done in-house. Residents along these routes have already agreed to pay their $800/house fee. Some of these residents are on septic tanks. The District recently submitted a request to the Community Impact Board for a $1.1 million combination grant and loan. The loan was higher than anticipated, but they are going to pursue different avenues to take advantage and do some water projects in the area.
35. INTERNATIONAL DAYS FOR 2003 - July 31st, August 1st, August 2nd
The Council was informed that International Days for the Year 2003 is scheduled July 31st, August 1st and August 2nd.
36. DEBBIE PAPPAS - Donation Of Fencing Materials
Gary Sonntag reported that staff was able to find some surplus fencing material to donate to Debbie Pappas, Carbonville, as requested in an earlier meeting. Mrs. Pappas needed 100-150 feet of chain link fence to be used to house rehabilitated hawks and eagles. Mrs. Pappas works as the Utah Wildlife Rehabilitator for Eastern Utah under the direction of the Division of Wildlife Resources. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the fencing material be donated. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
October 9, 2002
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the Council Meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne Lessar, City Recorder