MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, August 21, 2003

6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

Helper Auditorium

19 South Main

Helper, Utah 84526

ATTENDANCE City Staff

Mayor Joseph S. Bonacci

City Recorder Jona Skerl Council Members: City Attorney Gene Strate

Kirk Mascaro Chief George Zamantakis

Jim Robinson (Absent Excused)

Tony Gonzales (Absent Excused)

Robert Welch

Chuck Buchanan

Citizen: Melanie Steele, Debbie Hatt

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bonacci.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: As there was no one present who wished to discuss any non-agenda items with the council, the meeting proceeded as outlined

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 17, 2003.

Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the minutes of July 17, 2003. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

PAUL KOSEC ON SUBDIVISION.

Mr. Kosec was unable to attend the meeting so this will be rolled over to next the meeting.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON PURCHASE OF USED BUCKET TRUCK.

Mayor Bonacci explained that the rear end in the 1955 bucket truck has gone out. The street department has found a used Utah Power truck at B.J. Motors for the amount of $12,000 in very good shape. The truck is a 1994 has been very well maintained and has controls right in the bucket.

Council Member Welch moved to approve the purchase of the used bucket truck at B.J. Motors in the amount of $12,000. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON PURCHASE OF TRAILER FOR WATER DEPARTMENT.

Council Member Welch explained to council that a trailer was needed to haul supplies and the four -wheeler up to the springs.

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the purchase of the trailer in the amount of $895. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL RESOLUTION 2003-10 FOR AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR C.D.B.G (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT) FUNDING FOR WATER PROJECT.

Council Member Welch moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-10 authorizing application for C.D.B.G funding for water project. Council Member Buchanan seconded the motion. The Council roll call vote was as follows: Council Members Buchanan, Welch, Mascaro in favor with no one in opposition Resolution No. 2003-10 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBER TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS

Mayor Bonacci told council that he had a letter from Mr. Hollie Sillitoe that he was resigning from the Board of Adjustments. Mayor Bonacci suggested that Jeff Jewkes take Mr. Sillitoe’s place.

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the appointment of Jeff Jewkes to the Board of Adjustments.. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES.

There were no issues to discuss.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PERSONNEL ISSUES.

Council Member Mascaro moved to open the executive session.

Council Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

Council Member Buchanan moved to close the executive session and return to the regular council meeting. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business Council Member Buchanan moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present to adjourn the meeting.

I here by certify that the foregoing represents a true, accurate and complete record of the Helper City Council meeting held on Thursday, August 21, 2003.

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Joseph S. Bonacci Jona M. Skerl

Mayor City Recorder

Approved on September 18, 2003