Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

November 21, 2000, 5:00 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Coucilmembers 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

 

Others Present:

Kent Boyack


Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in attendance.

 

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 8, 2000 be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 8, 2000 be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel request:

Vern Jones, - IPP Meeting, December 5; UAMPS Meeting, December 6, Salt Lake City


MOTION. Counclimember Tatton moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

Vern Jones presented a License Agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation for an electrical power line. This is an easement from UDOT which allows the City to place the main power line in the highway right-of-way. This was necessary .in order to provide power for the Castleview Hospital expansion. Vern requested permission to execute the agreement. MOTION.. Councilmember Nikas moved that per a satisfactory review by Nick Sampinos, that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.


Vern Jones requested permission to purchase four share of Price River Water Users Association Stock at $1,550.00/share. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the purchase be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following home occupied businesses:

Ravenswing Production - 315 South 500 East, Randy Johnson-Owner. Office use only for photos of wildlife and landscaping.

Point and Click Computers - 48 East 100 North, Raymond R. Buckland-Owner. Build, repair and sale of computers.

 

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the businesses be approved upon payment of the business license fee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Ascension St. Matthews Church, 210 North 600 East, to place a temporary 4 X 8 sign to be wired to the chain link fence. The Commission recommended the sign on a temporary 24 month basis. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the sign be approved as recommended. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Grace Baptist Church of Castle Country, 295 South Highway 55, to place a 10' X 6' sign on the northern boundary of their property. This is located in an area that requires a 14' minimum clearance from the bottom of the sign to the surface. The sign meets all other requirements, however, there was some concern regarding visibility with a driveway that is right next to their property. Planning and Zoning gave a favorable recommendation to the 10' variance in their sign code. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the sign be approved as recommended. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for a temporary Conditional Use Permit for Kirk Vanlinden in regards to property at 320 and 322 North 400 East. This was a du-plex that burned down approximately two years ago. The courts recently turned the property back over to him. He requested that in as much as it was being held as evidence until August 21st, 2000, that he be allowed one year (grandfathers rights) to rebuild on that property. Planning and Zoning recommended a starting date of August 21, 2000, with the stipulation that he clean the property within the next 90 days. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the recommendation be approved with the above starting date and to include the stipulation as stated above. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to approve the amendment of Plat B of the Price River Drive Business Park, which combines Lots 4 and 5. During construction of the Division of Motor Vehicles building, it was determined that the building would not fit on Lot 5, that it would take both lots. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the amendment of the Price River Drive Business Park Plat B be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the plat. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Gary Sonntag reported on the results of the recent surplus property auction. The total of all sales was $5,022.41. There were five items that were not sold. He requested permission to donate these unsold items to a local charity. Pat Larsen stated that she did not know if this was legal. She will review this and get back to Gary and the Council. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the funds made from this auction be applied towards a future picnic or employee recognition. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

Gary Sonntag presented a request for final payment in the amount of $2,400 submitted by O'Brien Plumbing and Heating, Inc., for their work to repair the swimming pool locker room showers. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $3,407.94 submitted by Kessler Electric for the installation of new ballasts, water proof junction boxes, ground fault circuitry and security motion detector lighting at the swimming pool complex. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

Gary presented a change order to the contract with The Gateway Company to repaint the interior of the Water Treatment Plant backwash tank. The change order, in the amount of $371.40, was necessary to cover a delay caused by the City to finish welding holes on the tank and then touch up the blast on the welds. Gary also presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $22,531.40. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the change order and final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

CITY ISSUED EQUIPMENT - Recordation

Pat Larsen reported that in the past when reservations have been made for the Mayor, Council and City staff to attend various functions that include their spouses, the City has paid the registration fees for their spouses and the employee reimburses the City for those costs. The auditor has informed her that this procedure is improper. It is recommended that the employee make their own arrangements for their spouse or include a personal check payable to the organization taking the reservations and the City can then send it in with the employee's registration documents. The Council directed staff to implement this procedure.

Pat reported that she now has a human resource area in the payroll program. This will allow her to record the serial numbers on equipment issued to individual employees, such as phones, keys, credit cards, uniforms, etc. When an employee retires or terminates employment, the Human Resource Director will have a checklist of items that need to be turned in by the employee. The Council recommended that a policy be prepared for this program and that it be adopted by resolution.

Pat discussed a computer program that is available to inventory items that are purchased in bulk. Other than copier paper and ink cartridges that are purchased for all departments, each department purchases their own supplies for their offices. It was felt that this program is not needed at this time.

Pat Larsen reported that she and Vern recently met with Cellular One to devise a plan that would be easier to bill cell phones and be more economical for the City. Cellular One came up with a plan that would give each cell phone 125 minutes for $19.99/month. This would save $110/month. The calling area is all of southern and eastern Utah and would include Cedar City and St. George. Long distance and roaming charges would also be cheaper. There would be no agreements to sign and the City would be able to change or discontinue the service at any time. It was recommended that before a decision is made, that Pat check with Verizon Wireless to determine what they have available.

 

Pat Larsen reported that the Shop Department took several parts of a 1963 fork lift to Salt Lake to be repaired. It was necessary to rebuild several items, such as the transmission, radiator, torque converter, etc., at a cost of $6,670.92. She requested permission to pay the repair bill. A new fork lift costs $45,000. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the invoice be paid. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

Keith Wight reported that Richard Oliver has resigned as a Volunteer Fireman. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the resignation be accepted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be given to advertise and establish a hiring list for the Police Department to include interviews. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes of the October 25, 2000 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

Fire Chief Kent Boyack presented the estimates he received for the purchase and installation of a new furnace for the Fire Department building. The budgeted amount is $2,500. The proposal from O'Brien Plumbing & Heating was $4,800; Spring Glen Heating, $4,340; Dugmore Appliance, 80% efficient $3,590 and 92% efficient $4,125; Johnson Heating, $3,320, and Castle Rock Heating, $2,842. Kent stated that all of the proposed furnaces are comparable. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that permission be given to award the contract to Castle Rock Heating. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the meeting adjourn and that an Executive Session convene for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

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

Meeting reconvened at 6:12 p.m.

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the action taken by Vern Jones, as the Supervisor, to terminate Robert Potts, be approved and that Mr. Wight be directed to contact Mr. Potts to proceed with the grievance procedure as outlined under the Price City Policies and Procedures Manual. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the meeting adjourn and that an Executive Session convene for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved taht the Executive Session adjourn and that the Council Meeting reconvene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Meeting reconvened at 6:22 p.m.

Fire Chief Boyack stated that due to the breach of confidentiality and for safety reasons, that Volunteer Fireman Steve Raber be terminated. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the recommendation of Fire Chief Boyack be approved effective November 21, 2000, and that Mr. Raber's insurance benefits continue through the end of the month. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler. The Council directed that Mr. Wight inform Mr. Raber of his termination.

Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

APPROVED:

ATTEST: Lou Colosimo, Mayor

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder