MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, December 18, 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     

          Tony Gonzales

          Robert Welch

          Chuck Buchanan

                                                                   

Citizen: Richard Shaw, Marilyn Robinson, Grant Howell, Gene Carlson, Gene Picco, Kim Martino, Charlotte Slater, Ellis Pierce, Cherrie Mills, Darrin Teply, SueAnn Martell, Val Payne, Walt Borla, Joe Rolando, Reid Olsen, Robert Farrell, Terry Young, Lenora Callor, Yvonne Davis, Kathy Parker, Joane Pappas White, Mike Miles, David Babcock, Robert Jacobs.

 

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 –  November 20, 2003.

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the minutes of November 20, 2003. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

HDR ENGINEERING AND MIKE MILES ON HIGHWAY 6.

 

Bob Jacobs, Stanley Consultants, gave a summary of all the projects on Highway 6.   Mr. Jacobs told the council that the Helper interchange construction will begin in the spring of 2004.  Other projects include adding lanes north of the port of entry; repair the bridge at the north end of Helper, adding lanes between Sunnyside Junction to Green River, and construction to widen the highway between Wellington and Price.   Mike Miles, Utah Department of Transportation, explained the projects will all go ahead as planned providing money is available.   Several people commented on installing stop lights once again Mr. Miles stated that the project will go forward as planned stop lights were not an option.

 

VANESSA ANDERSON ON ABATEMENT ON POWER BILL FOR DEPLOYED ARMED SERVICE MEMBERS.

 

 

Mrs. Anderson did not attend meeting.

 

RAPE CRISIS VOLUNTEERS.

 

Chief Zamantakis presented the Rape Crisis volunteers with an appreciation certificate for volunteering their time taking calls.  The volunteers are as follows:  Lenora Callor, Terri Young, Yvonne Davis and Kathy Parker for her work on putting the grant together.  Cherie Mills was also honored for her leadership in the program. 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR ORDINANCE NO. 2003-5 MEETING DATES.

 

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-5 meeting dates for 2004. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. The Council roll call vote was as follows:  Council Members Mascaro, Robinson, Gonzales, Buchanan and Welch in favor with no one in opposition Ordinance No. 2003-5 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON PURCHASE OF FIRE WALL FOR LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1043.

 

 

 Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the purchase of the fire wall for the library in the amount of $1043. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON AWARDING BID FOR ENGINEERING ON WATER LINE.

 

Council Member Welch recommended to council to award the bid to Hansen, Allen and Luce a local company who has already done some of the work on the project.   Council Member Welch also stated that Hansen, Allen and Luce would reduce the cost of the project if Gary Harwood and Mr. Welch would help in supervising some of the project.   Firms submitting proposals were Nolte Engineering $73,474, Hansen, Allen and Luce $76, 000, and Hansen and Associates $63,300.

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve Hansen, Allen and Luce as the engineers for the water line project. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON HIRING FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT. 

 

Council Member Welch recommended to the council Benjamin Archuleta for the water department.

 

Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the hiring Benjamin Archuleta for the water department. Council Member Robinson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON RECREATIONAL BEER LICENSE FOR FIREMAN’S BALL.

 

Council Member Robinson moved to approve the recreational beer license for the Fireman’s Ball on February 14, 2004. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON NEW TRUCK FOR WATER DEPARTMENT.

 

Council Member Welch explained that the water utility truck needs a new engine and will cost about $12,000.  Mr. Welch told council that he has looked at getting a new truck from Young Chevrolet.  Young Chevrolet has the state contract and the truck would cost $21,000 just for the cab.  The water department would use their old utility bed on the new truck.  

 

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the purchase of the new truck in the amount of $21,000. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON WEBSITE.

 

Darrin Teply presented his website to the council.  Mr. Teply had given a contract to the council for his website in the amount of $695.   Jason Llewelyn then presented his website to the council and quoted the price as $275. Council Member Buchanan suggested that the Planning and Zoning Board look at each website to see want will meet their needs.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON ROBERT FARRELL RESIDENCE.

 

Mayor Bonacci asked Mr. Farrell to explain to the council were he was residing for they have had some calls stating that Mr. Farrell was living in his new home which is in the county.   Attorney Joane Pappas White presented to City Attorney Strate canceled checks to Kim Farrell who currently owns the home on 8th South. 2nd Ave.  proving that Mr. Farrell has been leasing the home for over a year.  Attorney White stated that this lease will continue until the annexation is complete and Mr. Farrell will reside at 8th South 2nd Ave.  Attorney Strate stated that he felt that Mr. Farrell has shown that he resides in the city limits.  Mayor Bonacci felt that Mr. Farrell residence was legal and would state that to any citizen.

 

POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION ON PERSONNEL ISSUES.

 

Council Member Robinson moved to go into an executive session. Council Member Buchanan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES.

 

There were no issues to report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:             

 

There being no further business Council Member Buchanan moved to adjourn the meeting.  Council Member Gonzales 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, December 18, 2003.

 

 

 

________________________________        ___________________________

Joseph S. Bonacci                                           Jona M. Skerl

Mayor                                                              City Recorder

Approved on January 15, 2004