Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall: Price, Utah
February 11, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. PiccoloJoanne Lessar, City Recorder
Councilmembers:Pat Larsen, Finance Director
Betty P. WheelerNick Sampinos, City Attorney
Stephen L. DenisonGary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Richard TattonKeith Wight, Human Resource Director
Jeanne McEvoyNick Tatton, Community Director
Joe ChristmanKevin Drolc, Police Lieutenant
Others Present:
Richard ShawArt Daniels Joyce Daniels Craig Dettmar
Robert JonesSammy Olsen Randi Ward Bret Cammans
Elizabeth PiccoloSadey DaughertyJake Sandoval
Mario Trejo, Courtland Rowley and Conner Rowley, members of Boy Scout Troop #285, led the Pledge of Allegiance. They were at the meeting for their merit badges. Jake Sandoval, Craig Dettmar, and Robert Jones, also members of Boy Scout Troop #285 were at the meeting for their Communication and Citizenship In The Community badges.
Mayor Piccolo called the roll with the above members present.
1. PUBLIC INPUT - Joyce Daniels
Joyce Daniels handed out a pamphlet regarding a meeting of CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams) scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, 2004 at the Carbon County Courthouse. She invited everyone to attend.
2. PUBLIC INPUT - Art Daniels
Art Daniels asked that 4th North Street from 3rd East to Carbon High School be designated as a school zone due to the increased traffic and speed. Mayor Piccolo thanked Mr. Daniels and stated that the Council will take this under advisement.
3. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on the subjects and committees that they administer.
4. ROBERT PERO - Tax Increment For Redevelopment Areas - Tabled
MOTION. As Robert Pero, Carbon County Clerk/Auditor, was unable to attend this meeting concerning the tax increment for redevelopment areas, Councilmember McEvoy moved that the item be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
5. SHADE TREE COMMISSION - Permission To Submit Grant Application To Utah
Community Forest Council
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Shade Tree Commission is requesting permission to submit a grant application to the Utah Community Forest Council for a matching grant in the amount of $250 to cover costs associated with Arbor Day activities (trees, supplies, inhouse labor). A fifth grade class from one of the local schools will plant a tree on Arbor Day. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
6. COUNCILMEMBER BENEFITS - Continue Current Option
Pat Larsen presented the options available for Council pay and benefits. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the current option be maintained and that nothing be changed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried with the following vote.
Councilmember Wheeler - AyeCouncilmember Denison - Naye
Councilmember Tatton - AyeCouncilmember McEvoy - Aye
Councilmember Christman - Naye
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7. POLICE DEPARTMENT - Title of Police Lieutenant Changed To Police Captain
Mayor Piccolo reported that Police Chief Aleck Shilaos is requesting that the title of the Police Lieutenant be changed to Captain. There will not be a grade change or salary increase. Lieutenant Kevin Drolc stated that the title of Captain aligns with the duties, which are basically administrative. This change will not create an open position. If could be considered if there is future growth. MOTION. Councilmember Christman moved that the title be changed to Captain. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
8. JEFFREY SCOTT OLSEN - New Hire Approved
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Jeffrey Scott Olsen be hired as an Operator II in the Street Department, permanent/full time, effective February 17th, 2004. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
9. JOLYNDA VARNER - New Hire Approved
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Jolynda Varner be hired as a Library Aide in the Library, permanent/full time, effective February 17th, 2004. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
10. JENNIFER THOMAS - New Hire Approved
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that Jennifer Thomas be hired as a Library Aide in the Library, permanent/part time (11 hours/week), effective February 17th, 2004. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
11. LIBRARY AIDE - Permanent/Part Time (19 Hours/Week) - Tabled
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the hiring of a Library Aide, permanent/part time (19 hours/week) be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
12. DEPARTMENTAL BAR CHART YEARLY TASK FORECAST - Report
Gary Sonntag reported that the departments within the Public Works Division have prepared bar charts, which forecast the general work and projects to be accomplished during this year. He presented an example and explained the bar chart, which will be posted in each department office so that employees can see what is being done and track the progress made. Each of the tasks will be included in the department supervisor=s task management computer program where details of work done and percentages completed can be noted. The Council asked that these charts also be displayed in the City Hall Conference Room for the Council to review.
10 . PAW SPA GROOMING - Home Occupied Business Approved - 156 South 200 East
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Samantha Bailey to operate Paw Spa Grooming out of her home located at 156 South 200 East. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the home occupied business be approved upon the purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
11. CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL (AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE VARIETY SHOW) - Temporary Conditional Use Permit (A-Frame Signs)
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Castleview Hospital for a temporary Conditional Use Permit for A-Frame signs to advertise the American Cancer Society=s Relay For Life variety show. MOTION. Couuncilmember McEvoy moved that the request be approved and that a temporary Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
CONSENT ITEMS. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Items #12 through #17 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.
12. MINUTES - January 28, 2004, January 30, 2004, February 6, 2004
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13. CHRIS BARNETT, FRANCIS DUZENACK, NICK TATTON, JOANNE LESSAR, GARY SONNTAG, DENNIS ROGERS, SUDA MERRIMAN, KENT JONES, TAMARA GRAY - Travel
Chris Barnett - CEM/National Recreation and Parks Association Aquatic Facility Operator Training, March 26, 27, 2004, West Valley City, Utah
Francis Duzenack - Utah Chapter of ICC Annual Business Meeting and Education Seminar, February 23-27, 2004, St. George, Utah
Nick Tatton - RC&D Annual Meeting, February 11, 2004, Moab, Utah; IEDC Training, Economic Development, Real Estate Development & Reuse, Brownfields Redevelopment, May 18-20, 2004, Salt Lake City
Joanne Lessar - International Institute of Municipal Clerks Annual Conference, May 23-27, 2004, Whistler British Columbia, Canada; Utah Municipal Clerk=s Association Spring Conference, April 21-23, 2004, West Valley City, Utah
Gary Sonntag - The 2004 Water Users Workshop, March 9, 10, 2004, St. George, Utah
Gary Sonntag, Dennis Rogers - Heavy Equipment Operator Training, March 29-13, 2004, Tooele, Utah
Suda Merriman, Kent Jones, Tamara Gray - Utah Recreation and Parks Association Conference, March 14-17, St. George, Utah
14. LEVEL AND FILTER CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR DESERT WAVE SWIMMING POOL, #8E-2003 - Contract Awarded To CEM Sales and Service
15. DESERT WAVE POOL FILTER MEDIA REPLACEMENT - Permission To Purchase
16. BUDGET REVISION FY2003-04 - Public Hearing Scheduled For February 25, 2004
17. REHIRES - Permission To Rehire Seasonal Employees For Parks, Water, Cemetery, Streets
Per Budget
18. PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update
Councilmember Wheeler reported that the issues that the Price River Water Improvement District had involving the Hill Subdivision have been resolved. Three operators and 3 maintenance personnel from PRWID will attend the Utah Water Law Users Association Conference scheduled in March. Mayor Piccolo reported that PRWID was successful in acquiring a grant for a sewer expansion in the Carbonville area.
19. WATER SAVING AND TREATMENT PROPOSAL - Meeting Scheduled With Drinking Water Board
Nick Tatton reported that a meeting with the Drinking Water Board has been scheduled for February 18th, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. to begin the application process on the water saving and treatment proposal.
MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 6:27 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne Lessar, City Recorder