Minutes of the City Council Meeting
City Hall
Price, Utah
August 26, 2026
Present:
Mayor Willis Jaci Adams, City Recorder
Councilmembers: Nick Tatton, Administrative Director
Layne Miller Lisa Richens, Finance Director
Tanner Richardson Miles Nelson, Public Works Director
Richard Root David Johnson, Fire Chief
Russell Seeley
Tina Urbanik
Excused:
Staff/Others: See Public Meeting Sign-In Sheet
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Willis called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Willis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL
Roll was called with the above Councilmembers and staff in attendance.
3. SAFETY SECONDS
Councilmember Miller reminded everyone that most accidents happen when people are in a rush or
distracted. Take extra time and pay attention to what you are doing.
4. GENERAL BUSINESS/DISCUSSION
a. SEPTEMBER SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION. Consideration and
possible approval for Mayor Willis to proclaim September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
in Price City. Amanda McIntosh, Suicide Prevention Liaison will be in attendance to discuss the agenda
item.
Mayor Willis read aloud the proclamation for September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in
Price City.
MOTION.
Councilmember Seeley moved to approve Mayor Willis to proclaim September as Suicide Prevention
and Awareness Month in Price City. Councilmember Root seconded and motion carried.
Amanda McIntosh, Suicide Prevention Liaison reported on some statistics per capita in suicide deaths.
She also talked about early intervention, available programs and free tools, such as gun locks,
medication bags, etc. Amanda highlighted the annual upcoming events, World Suicide Prevention Day
and the Hope Walk which will both take place in September at the Price City Peace Gardens.
b. PROJECT 9C-2025 SPRING WATER TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT CONTRACT. Consideration and
possible approval of a contract with Condie Construction Company for Project 9C-2025 Segments A & B
for $3,753,010.00.
Bob Teny, Price City resident asked how many segments are included in the project. Mayor Willis
explained that segments A, B and C are included in the project and funding is secured.
MOTION.
Councilmember Root moved to approve a contract with Condie Construction Company for Project 9C-
2025 Segments A & B for $3,753,010.00. Councilmember Seeley seconded and motion carried.
c. ROSE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT: FENCING. Consideration and possible approval to award the
fencing portion of the project to Southeast Fencing for $17,472.40. Only one bid was received. Bid
amount is within project budget.
MOTION.
Councilmember Richardson moved to approve the award for the fencing portion of the Rose Park
Improvement project to Southeast Fencing for $17,472.40. Councilmember Urbanik seconded and
motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Seeley asked for a summary on consent agenda item 5.b. Miles Nelson, Public Works
Director explained the request for a time extension for project completion and additional funding is due
to unforeseen delays.
MOTION.
Councilmember Root moved to approve consent agenda items a. thru e. Councilmember Urbanik
seconded and motion carried.
a. MINUTES for 08-12-2026 City Council Workshop and City Council.
b. EWP NRCS FLOOD PROJECT TIME EXTENSION AND FUNDING REQUEST. Ratification of a letter to the
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requesting a time extension and a funding increase for
the City’s Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) project, extending the project completion date to July
5, 2027 and requesting $70,721.28 in Technical Assistance Funding.
c. SELECTIVE SALARY ADJUSTMENT. Consideration and possible approval of a Selective Salary
Adjustment for Elaine Allred.
d. CAREER LADDER PROMOTIONS. Consideration and possible approval of career ladder promotions for
(1) Fermin Guiterrez, from Facilities Technician III, Grade 10 to Facilities Technician IV, Grade 12 and (2)
Derek Richardson from Facilities Technician III, Grade 10 to Facilities Technician IV, Grade 12.
e. BUSINESS LICENSE. Yee Haw Landscaping at 375 N 4th Ave. for Dino Lucero.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES PER PERSON/NO ACTION TAKEN ON DISCUSSED
ITEMS)
Mike Gurule, Price City resident has concerns with an upcoming ordinance regarding water
conservation. David Gurule, resident of Price City also has concerns with the same ordinance and made
note of an issue with water sprinklers near Pioneer Park. Diane Lodeserto, and Logan Walters, USU
Eastern are proposing to hold an event, Veterans Day Celebration & 1940’s Hangar Hop in November. It
will be held at the Carbon County Airport. They inquired if Price City would be interested in sponsoring
the event. Councilmember Root has concerns regarding enticing people to want to become volunteer
fire fighters for the Price City Fire Department. He also asked who the local softball teams contact for
permission to practice at the Little League Fields.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business was reported or discussed
Mayor Willis asked for a motion to close the regular City Council meeting.
Councilmember Root moved to close the regular City Council meeting. Councilmember Urbanik
seconded and motion carried.
The regular City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Terry Willis, Mayor Jaci Adams, City Recorder
