MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, May 15, 2003
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Helper Auditorium
19 South Main
Helper, Utah 84526
ATTENDANCE City Staff
Mayor Joseph S. Bonacci
Deputy Recorder Wayne Dimick Council Members: City Attorney Gene Strate
Kirk Mascaro
Jim Robinson
Tony Gonzales
Robert Welch
Citizen: Phillip & Shawna Jensen, Mike Halloran, Ron Mutz, Tom Plauso, Jeff Adams, Kelly Hansen, Rodney Overbay, Walter Borla.
The regular meeting of the Helper City Council was called to order by Mayor Bonacci at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Bonacci requested a moment of silence for Council Member Spradlin who passed away on April 24, 2003.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was said in the Redevelopment meeting.
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 –
April 17, 2003.
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the corrected
minutes of April 17, 2003 Council Member Robinson seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
PRESENTATION TO MARK
MONTOYA.
Mark was not in attendance for the presentation for his work on the Electric Light Parade.
CARRIE JEWKES ON
TRAFFIC CONCERNS ON D STREET AND MAIN STREET.
Ms. Jewkes was not in attendance. Mayor Bonacci explained that Chief Zamantakis has discussed this with the street department and they will install signs and a crosswalk to help with traffic issues on D Street. Ms. Jewkes was also concern with the children crossing Highway 6, she had been told that this is illegal and pedestrians can and will be ticketed if caught.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON RESOLUTION NO. 2003-5 ON NEW AUDITORIUM RENTAL FEES.
Council Member Welch pointed out that there was error on the amount of the deposit for the auditorium. The amount should be $500 not $50. With the correction made Mayor Bonacci asked for a motion.
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve Resolution No.
2003-5 with the corrections. Council
Member Robinson seconded the motion. The Council roll call vote was as
follows: Council Members Robinson,
Gonzales, Welch, Mascaro in favor with no one in opposition Resolution No.
2003-5 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON RESOLUTION NO. 2003-6 AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNOR’S 21ST.
CENTURY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.
Mayor Bonacci explained that this is just a survey that the Governor is sending out and the city may get $1300 and more funding for the Master Plan for the city.
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve Resolution No.
2003-6 with the corrections. Council
Member Welch seconded the motion. The Council roll call vote was as
follows: Council Members Robinson,
Gonzales, Welch, Mascaro in favor with no one in opposition Resolution No.
2003-6 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON TEMPORARY BEER LICENSE FOR AMERICAN LEGION AND LEVI HAYES FOR
WEDDING ON JUNE 7, 2003.
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve temporary beer
license for American Legion Baseball and Levi Hayes for wedding on June 7,
2003.
Council Member Robinson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council
present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON BEER LICENSE RODNEY OVERBAY FOR COAL TRAIN BAR & GRILL AT 330
SOUTH MAIN.
Council Member Robinson moved to approve the beer license
for Rodney Overbay for Coal Train Bar & Grill at 330 South Main. Council Member
Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 2003-2004 FISCAL YEAR.
Mayor Bonacci discussed the budget with council explaining that our revenues are lower this coming year. Mayor Bonacci asked council to look over the budget for any budget cuts that they can see. Mayor Bonacci suggested the council consider raising sales tax to 6.25 and possibly raising property tax. The Mayor also suggested a 32 hour work week for some of the departments. Council agreed that a budget meeting would be in order.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL FOR 5 CENT RAISE FOR RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION BY CITY SANITATION
PER CONTRACT FOR MAY 1, 2003 TO OCTOBER 31, 2003.
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the 5 cent raise
for City Sanitation. Council Member Robinson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by
council present
COUNCIL MEMBER
APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY.
The citizens that signed up for the vacancy that was created by the death of Council Member Spradlin are as follows: Charles Hamilton, Kelly Hansen, Robert Farrell, Chuck Buchanan.
:
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve Chuck Buchanan to
fill vacancy on the council. Council
Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council
present.
PLANNING AND ZONING
ISSUES.
P.J. Jensen presented to council a copy of a needs assessment survey that will be delivered to all residents by the planning and zoning commission on May 31, 2003.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON
PERSONNEL ISSUES AND SECURITY DEVICE ISSUES.
Council Member Mascaro moved to go into executive
session. Council Member Robinson
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
Council Member
Mascaro moved to go into regular meeting.
Council Member Robinson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous
decision by council present.
Council Member Gonzales moved to enter into security
agreement. Council Member Mascaro
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Council Member Mascaro moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Robinson 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, May 15, 2003.
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Joseph S. Bonacci Charles Wayne Dimick
Mayor Deputy Recorder
Approved on June 19, 2003