Price City Council approves $500 for Graduation Spectacular, appoints Juanita Richards and OKs utility truck purchase

Price City’s council approved several routine items Wednesday, including a $500 sponsorship for a long-running Graduation Spectacular event, the appointment of Juanita Richards to the Community Progress Committee and the purchase of a replacement utility pickup truck.

Presenter (S5) told the council the Graduation Spectacular is a volunteer-run community event held for more than four decades to keep seniors safe on graduation night and said the organizers asked the city for a $500 donation. “We'd like your consideration of a $500 donation knowing that every every cent goes to the students,” Presenter (S5) said. Committee member (S6) seconded the motion and the council approved it by voice vote.

Committee member (S2) moved to appoint Juanita Richards to the Community Progress Committee; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Mayor (S1) invited Richards to receive her certificate from the dais.

On a separate item, the council considered a proposed second addendum to the Price City Attorney Services agreement dated 05/12/2021. Committee member (S2) asked that the item be tabled so council members could better understand the contract language and cost implications. “I would make a motion that we table this item for further discussion as to what is actually talked about in the contract to the next City Council meeting,” Committee member (S2) said. The motion to table carried by voice vote.

The council also approved the utility department’s request to buy a new 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman pickup from Young Automotive for $41,861 through state contract MA3797 to replace Unit 215 (a 2008 Pontiac Vibe). Utility staff (S5) explained the need for a crew cab to transport tools and meter equipment and noted the new vehicle includes a three-year/36,000-mile warranty. Committee member (S4) moved approval and Committee member (S2) seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.

During the consent-agenda discussion, members noted plans for a drone show during this summer’s International Days as an alternative to fireworks if approvals or weather restrictions prevent a fireworks display. The council approved consent items a through g by voice vote.

Mayor (S1) reminded the public that comments are limited to two minutes per person and that no action may be taken on non-agenda items during public comment. With no unfinished business, Committee member (S4) moved to adjourn; the council adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

What happens next: The addendum to the city attorney services agreement has been tabled for a future council meeting so members can review contract terms and costs; the donation, appointment and vehicle purchase are approved and will be processed through city procedures.