MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

Thursday, July 15, 2004

 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                                             

           Robert Farrell                                            

          Tony Gonzales (Absent Excused)

          Robert Welch

          Chuck Buchanan

                                                                   

Citizen: Ron Mutz, John Jones, Tom Boyack, Mike James, Macey Matthews, Jeff Cisneros.

 

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 –  June 10 and June 17, 2004

 

Council Member Welch moved to approve the minutes of June 10, and June 17 2004. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOB HYDE ON LEGION FIELD.

 

Mr. Hyde was not present at the meeting.

 

TOM BOYACK ON AGREEMENT FOR SEWER AND WATER LINE.

 

Mr. Boyack addressed the council on the current agreement with Union Pacific Railroad on the property he purchased.   Attorney Strate told the council that the agreements allow the pipelines going through part of Mr. Boyacks property.  Attorney Strate felt that the legal descriptions in the agreements needed to be researched further by checking with the Union Pacific Railroad and finding out where the pipelines are located.  Mr. Boyack also felt that the agreements may give him the right to build storage units on the property.  Council Member Farrell felt that the agreements would not supersede the current zoning.   Attorney Strate felt that new railroad structures would not be allowed under the present zoning ordinances.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON YOUTH COUNCIL.

 

Masey Mathews explained the purpose of the youth council and what to expect from them.  Ms. Mathews told the council that the council would help with county and city projects such as the Arts Festival, Light Parade, etc.

 

 

Council Member  Buchanan moved to approve the Helper Youth Council.  Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

P.J. JENSEN BIDS FOR MUSEUM BOILER.

 

P.J. Jensen, Building Committee Chairman for the museum, reviewed the bids for the new boiler with the council.  Mr. Jensen told the council that he had checked references on both bidders Ruggeri Plumbing Inc at $13,332.00 and O’Brien Plumbing at $20,820.00. The asbestos removal estimate is $3,031.00 with Thermal West and will be done separately. The committee recommended the lowest bidder and Thermal West.

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the contracts with Ruggeri Plumbing and Thermal West. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON SIGN FOR RIVERSIDE MOTEL.

 

Mayor Bonacci present council with a letter from Mr. Passman, owner of the Riverside Motel.  Mr. Passman would like to place a fifty foot sign for his motel similar to the Shell Station sign.  The council felt that this would be fine if Mr. Passman would bring them drawings on the sign design before proceeding.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON RECREATIONAL BEER LICENSES.

 

 

Council Member Farrell moved to approve the recreational beer licenses for Mike Dalpiaz and Solomon Cazares. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON HIRING DAYNA ANDERSON FOR WATER DEPARTMENT AND MATT MONTOYA VOLUNTEER FIREMAN.

 

 

Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the hiring of Dayna Anderson and Matt Montoya. Council Member Buchanan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON PURCHASE OF VESTS AT $3200.

 

The cost of the six vests for the police department will be paid with grant money.  Carbon County is picking up most of the cost.  

 

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the purchase of the vest for the police department. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON PURCHASE OF ROLLER FOR STREET DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7200.

 

Council Member Welch explained to the council that the roller will also be used in the Water Department and is a good investment.  The water department will go in half with the street department.

 

 

Council Member Welch moved to approve the purchase of the roller in the amount of $7200. Council Member Farrell seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION POLICY.

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to advertise for a public hearing on the new annexation policy. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

POSSIBLE AWARDING OF BIDS FOR WATER LINE PROJECT.

 

Greg Poole, Engineer on Fish Creek Project, reviewed all bids and recommended to the council the lowest bidder Nelco Construction.

 

 Council Member Buchanan moved to contract with Nelco Construction for the Fish Creek Springs Project. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UTAH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TRUST.

 

 

Council Member Welch moved to approve the resolution to enter into an agreement with Utah Local Governments Trust. Council Member Buchanan seconded the motion. The Council roll call vote is as follows: Council Members Buchanan,Farrell, Welch, Mascaro  in favor with no one in opposition the resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

 

ADJOURNMENT:             

 

 

There being no further business Council Member Mascaro moved to adjourn the meeting.  Council Member Welch 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, July 15, 2004.

 

 

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Joseph S. Bonacci                                           Jona M. Skerl

Mayor                                                               City Recorder

 

 

Approved on August 19, 2004