Price council approves new Caselle payment software, a $70,000 lead-and-copper rule study and flood-control engineering
October 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m. · Price City Hall
At its Oct. 14 meeting the Price City Council voted on every item approving Caselle citizen-portal and cloud software (about $18,420 plus $2,154 for six payment terminals), a grant-funded engineering agreement to meet the EPA's lead and copper rule revisions (not to exceed $70,000), engineering for two flood detention basins on Mead's Wash, and a state drinking-water funding application for water treatment plant design. Councilmembers Root and Seeley were excused. These are the approved minutes.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 3, 2026.
In brief
8 items came up for a decision or discussion: 8 approved.
The agenda records 7 dollar amounts, the largest $1.92 million.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
4 members were present and 2 absent (Councilmember Root, Councilmember Seeley).
Residents raised flood control, lead and copper pipes, and water treatment plant.
The next one was on October 28, 2026: Price council to weigh a battery storage project, EV charging rates and a $591,516 Pioneer Park basin project
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Caselle citizen portal contract | Approved · 3-0 |
| Payment terminals for the citizen portal | Approved · 3-0 |
| Caselle Cloud software and services | Approved · 3-0 |
| Lead and copper rule engineering agreement | Approved · 3-0 |
| Emergency Watershed Protection engineering | Approved · 3-0 |
| Funding application for water treatment plant design | Approved · 3-0 |
| Castle Country Christmas Tree Regalia sponsorship | Approved · 3-0 |
| Consent agenda | Approved · 3-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 4b · Contract
Caselle citizen portal contract
Approved · 3-0
Finance Director Lisa Richens said the city will advertise the new software system over the next month. Residents pay no extra fees and the portal is meant to be easier to use, with forms available on the city website. The council approved the contract.
Item 4d · Contract
Payment terminals for the citizen portal
Approved · 3-0
The council approved buying six P2 SmartPad terminals, which Mayor Willis said are needed at every place the city takes payments.
- Purchase$2,154
Item 4e · Contract
Caselle Cloud software and services
Approved · 3-0
IT Manager Seth Huntington described the cost savings the city expects from the Caselle software and services. The council approved the proposal.
- Contract$18,420 to Caselle
Item 4f · Roads and utilities
Lead and copper rule engineering agreement
Approved · 3-0
Josh Graves of Jones & DeMille Engineering reviewed the EPA's lead and copper rule revisions and said the firm will help the city finish its required inventory database and plan by fall 2027. Services are capped at $70,000 and the project is grant funded.
- Contract$70,000 to Jones & DeMille Engineering
Item 4g · Roads and utilities
Emergency Watershed Protection engineering
Approved · 3-0
Public Works Director Miles Nelson said the agreement with Johansen and Tuttle Engineering covers design for two detention basins above the Covecrest and Mont Harmon areas and improvements to Mead's Wash, to help prevent flooding. The project is funded through the federal Natural Resources Conservation Service.
- ContractAmount not given to Johansen and Tuttle Engineering
Item 4h · Roads and utilities
Funding application for water treatment plant design
Approved · 3-0
The council ratified an application to the state Division of Drinking Water for design engineering of needed upgrades to the water treatment plant. Total cost is $1,924,747, including a $50,000 city cash match. Funding would likely be a mix of loan and grant, and could be all loan.
- Grant$1.92 million to Utah Division of Drinking Water
Item 4c · Other
Castle Country Christmas Tree Regalia sponsorship
Approved · 3-0
Emily Wood described the annual event, started in the early 1990s, which raises money for local children through decorated trees and a Christmas store. The council approved a $500 sponsorship.
- Payment$500 to Castle Country Christmas Tree Regalia
Item 5 · Contract
Consent agenda
Approved · 3-0
Approved a $74,996 agreement with Garrett Park and Play for new playground equipment at Rose Park; a $13,300 amendment to Johansen and Tuttle's spring water transmission line contract for added geotechnical work on Segment C; the 2027 Price Renaissance Festival (anticipated April 16-17, 2027); two business licenses; and travel requests.
- Contract$74,996 to Garrett Park and Play
- Change order$13,300 to Johansen and Tuttle Engineering
What residents said
Flood controlLead and copper pipesWater treatment plant
Mersades Morgan of USARRA thanked the city for its sponsorship and support of the annual Recovery Days event.