MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, May 15, 2008

6:00 p.m.

Helper Auditorium

Council Chambers

19 South Main

Helper, Utah 84526

ATTENDANCE: City Staff

Mayor Mike R. Dalpiaz(Absent Excused)

Council Members: City Recorder Jona Skerl

Kirk Mascaro Attorney Gene Strate (Absent Excused)

PJ Jensen ( Absent Excused) Acting Chief of Police Trent Anderson

Larry Ganser Public Works Orlando Ochoa

John Jones

Dean Armstrong

Citizens: Claudette Langley, Roger Metzger, Allan Hughes and Michelle Goldsmith.

The regular meeting of the Helper City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tempore Mascaro at 6:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 1, 2008

Council Member Jones moved to approve the minutes of May 1, 2008. Council Member Ganser seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Ganser Armstrong, and Jones all voting yes.

ROGER METZGER ON CRUISE NIGHT FOR CAR SHOW.

Mr. Metzger reported to the council on the route that the car would be taking on June 13. There will be food and a movie at dusk at the Main Street Park. Council supported the Cruise Night and thanked Mr. Metzger for all his work

ALLAN HUGHES AND MICHELLE GOLDSMITH ON HAVING AN INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF MOTORCYCLE EVENT.

Mr. Hughes and Ms. Goldsmith informed the council that Helper was the International Headquarters for the International Brotherhood of Motorcycle Campers. They explained that every year a small group of members come to Helper just to camp out. Mr. Hughes asked the council if it would be possible to camp at the Main Helper Park and shower at the Pool. Council told Mr. Hughes that they would work with him on using the pool faculties. The event would be held on June 24 through the 26 2009.

LILLIAN MARTINEZ ON DAMAGE TO HEADSTONE.

Mrs. Martinez was not in attendance.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON BUSINESS LICENSE FOR TIA’S HOME ESSENTIALS, LOUISE HAMILTON AT 321 NORTH MARTIN ROAD.

Council Member Jones moved to approve the business license for Tia’s Home Essentials. Council Member Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Ganser Armstrong, and Jones all voting yes.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECREATION BOARD.

This item will be rolled over to the next agenda.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON APPOINTMENTS FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

This item will be rolled over to the next agenda.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON SWIMMING POOL ISSUES.

Council Member Armstrong summarized the progress on the swimming pool. Council Member Armstrong is hoping to open the pool on May 24 if there are enough lifeguards. At this time no hours have been set for the pool, it will depend on how many lifeguards are hired.

POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND LAND ISSUE.

This item will be rolled over to the next agenda.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

PROPERTY ISSUE AT 69 SOUTH MAIN

Still pursing litigation.

BOYACK RIGHT-A-WAY

Nothing new on this item.

DISABILITY ACT

Nothing new on this item.

POWER FOR NORTH MAIN INTERCHANGE

Council Member Ganser said the project is completed.

COLTON WATER PROJECT AND NORTH MAIN WATER PROJECT

Council Member Jones reported that Nielson Construction will be paving from Swifts Stop and Shop to Lemar.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business Council Member Jones moved to adjourn. Council Member Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion Carried Ganser, Armstrong and Jones 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 15, 2008.

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Kirk Mascaro Jona M. Skerl

Mayor Pro Tempore City Recorder

Approved on June 5, 2008