MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, May 1, 2008

 6:00 p.m.

Helper Auditorium

 Council Chambers

19 South Main

Helper, Utah  84526

 

 

ATTENDANCE:                                                         City Staff

       Mayor Mike R. Dalpiaz                            

                            

Council Members:                                                City Recorder Jona Skerl

           Kirk Mascaro                                             Attorney Gene Strate  

           PJ Jensen                                                 Acting Chief of Police Trent Anderson

           Larry Ganser                                             Public Works Orlando Ochoa (Absent)

           John Jones

           Dean Armstrong

 

                            

Citizens: Claudette Langley, Neida Garcia, Mark & Stella Wickman, Grant Howell, Chris Howell.

 

 

The regular meeting of the Helper City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Dalpiaz at 6:00 p.m.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 17, 2008

 

Council Member Jones moved to approve the minutes of April 17, 2008.  Council Member Jensen seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro, Armstrong, and Jones all voting yes.

 

 

 

HELPER BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE UPDATES.

 

Neida Garcia informed the council of all the about projects that have been completed by the volunteers.   Ms. Garcia told the council of the plans for a children’s play yard on the walk way.   The council again thanked the committee for all its efforts to clean up and beautify the city.

 

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON HIRING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT.

 

Mayor Dalpiaz stated there are 3 openings for the fire department.  Mayor Dalpiaz told the council that he hired Brandon Wise for one of the openings.  He is not certified but will be taking the test to become certified.   Mayor Dalpiaz asked council for permission for himself and Fire Chief Zamantakis to hire other qualified persons.

 

Council Member Jones moved to approved hiring of Brandon Wise and others to fill vacancies on the fire department.  Council Member Armstrong seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro,  Armstrong and Jones all voting yes.  

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON HIRING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT.

 

Council Member Mascaro told the council that he would like to hire Mark Wickman full time for the building department.  Mr. Wickman has been working for us as a temporary employee since November and has done an outstanding job for us.  Council Member Mascaro stated that he would like to give Mr. Wickman a raise at this time since he had been with the city almost six months.  The council agreed to give Mr. Wickman a $3 raise at this time and benefits.

 

Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the hiring of Mark Wickman for the building department with a $3 per hour raise even though he lives outside of the city limits.  Council Member Armstrong seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro, Armstrong and Jones all voting yes. 

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON HIRING FOR MUSEUM ASSISTANT.

 

Council Member Mascaro told the council that Brande Sherman was selected for the Museum Assistant job. 

 

Council Member Mascaro moved to approved the hiring of Brande Sherman for the Museum Assistant at $7 per hour.  Council member Ganser seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro, Armstrong and Jones all voting yes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON HIRING POOL MANAGER.

 

Council Member Armstrong informed the council that Cassie Christman had been selected to be the new pool manager.  She has expertise in pool and concession management.  She has the ability to train lifeguards which we did not have last year. 

 

 

Council Member Armstrong moved to approve the hiring of Cassie Christman for the Pool Manager at $13 per hour under the condition her passing the pool manager test.  Council Member Jones seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro, Armstrong and Jones all voting yes. 

 

APPROVAL ON TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 2008-2009.

 

Council Member Armstrong commented that the council should get together and have a work meeting to work on the budget. 

 

 

Council Member Jones moved to approve the Tentative Budget for 2008-2009.  Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro, Armstrong, and Jones all voting yes.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON ORDINANCE 2008-4 CREATING A RECREATION BOARD.

 

 

Council Member Armstrong made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-4 creating a Recreation Board.  Council Member Jones seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Roll Call vote is a follows:  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro, Armstrong and Jones all voting yes.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL APPOINTMENTS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

 

This item will be rolled over to next meeting.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LITTLE LEAGUE.

 

Council Member Armstrong asked for reimbursement for expenses for rental of a sod cutter, red dirt, and fertilizer in the amount of about $1500.  The council felt at this time not to reimburse the little league for their expenses. 

 

 

 

UNFININSHED BUSINESS:

 

 

PROPERTY ISSUE AT 69 SOUTH MAIN

 

Still pursing litigation. 

 

 

BOYACK RIGHT-A-WAY

 

Mayor Dalpiaz told the council that he was still talking to Mr. Boyack.  Mayor Dapliaz suggested that the city pay Mr. Boyack the fee he requested in 2007 in the amount of $1792 and the current rent request of $350 per month.     

 

Council Member Jones moved to approve the payment to Mr. Boyack. Council Member Jensen seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro, Armstrong, and Jones all voting yes.

 

 

DISABILITY ACT

 

Nothing new on this item. 

 

 

POWER FOR NORTH MAIN INTERCHANGE

 

Council Member Ganser said the project is moving along and will be completed on time.

 

 

COLTON WATER PROJECT AND NORTH MAIN WATER PROJECT

 

Council Member Jones reported that U.D.O.T. had approved the pavement for North Main to be done by Nielson Construction instead of having Vancon.  Council Member Jones suggested to release Vancon of this part of their contract and use Nielson Construction to repave North Main project.

 

 

Council Member Jones moved to approve the pavement of North Main to Bryner Street  by Nielson Construction. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Ganser, Jensen, Mascaro, Armstrong, and Jones all voting yes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business Council Member Jones moved to adjourn.  Council Member Armstrong seconded the motion.  Motion Carried Ganser, Jensen, Jones and Armstrong voting yes. Meeting adjourned.

 

I here by certify that the foregoing represents a true, accurate and complete record of the Helper City Council meeting held on Thursday, May 1, 2008.

 

 

________________________________        ___________________________

Mike R. Dalpiaz                                              Jona M. Skerl

Mayor                                                              City Recorder

 

Approved on May 15, 2008