MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

Thursday, May 20, 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                                             Chief George Zamantakis     

           Robert Farrell                                            

          Tony Gonzales (Absent Excused)

          Robert Welch

          Chuck Buchanan

                                                                    

Citizen: Betty Mascaro, Charmaine Jones, James Callor, Eddie Wells, Jodi Mascaro, Margie McCourt, Jesse McCourt, Glenda Wells Sheila Leifson, Mike Dalpiaz, Richard Sherman, Reid Olsen, Nicole Rackley, Sherri Mills, Alison Madrid, Linda Murdock, Brandee Fausett, Linda Bradstreet, Mick Foderaro, Elena Hatch, Merrilee Zmerzlikar, Tara Zmerzlikar, Kathy Parry, Mark Montoya, Bianca Dumas, Dale Stapley, Mike and Lydia Zamantakis, Sundra & Catherine Llewelyn, Charile Jones, Orlando Ochoa, Scott Grundy, Earl Cullum, Grant Howell, Gerald Mills, Charlie Hamilton, Terri Saccomano, Pam Julaino.

 

 

 

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 said in the Redevelopment meeting.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  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 15, 2004

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the corrected minutes of April 15 2004. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

HELPER RECREATIONAL COMMITTEE.

 

Bianca Dumas presented a proposal for a new pool and play ground equipment with a mining theme.  Ms. Dumas explained that all money will come from grants.  The proposal pool and equipment will cost about $800,000.   The committee would like the support of the council to proceed with grant applications.

 

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to support the Helper Recreational Committee. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

Council Member Farrell moved to purchase sod and sprinklers for Castle Gate Park. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

MIKE DALPIAZ ON WATER AND ELECTRIC RATES.

 

Mr. Dalpiaz questioned the council about the new water and electric rates.  Mr. Dalpiaz felt the rates were too high and explained why he felt that way. 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON ORDINANCE 2004-9 TO AMEND PROVISIONS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

 

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to adopt Ordinance 2004-9 to amend provisions for recreational vehicles. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. The Council roll call vote is as follows: Council Members Buchanan, Farrell, Welch, Mascaro  in favor with no one in opposition Ordinance 2004-9 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON RECREATIONAL BEER LICENSE FOR AMERICAN LEGION BALL.

 

Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the recreational beer license for American Legion Ball. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL ON TENTATIVE BUDGET 2004-2005 AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING. 

 

After some discussion the council agreed to meet on June 3, 2004 in a work meeting to balance the budget.  Mayor Bonacci told the council to come with some ideas on increasing revenue and cutting expenditures.

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the tentative budget with the situation that the corrections will be made to bring it into balance. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON DIAMANTI BILLBOARD AGREEMENT.

 

Attorney Strate told the council that Mr. Diamanti requested the billboard agreement be change to reflect a company name change and a few small details.

 

Council Member Mascaro moved to allow Attorney Strate make the changes to the Diamanti billboard agreement. Council Member Buchanan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON OVERTIME ISSUES.

 

Mayor Bonacci asked the council if policy on overtime should be changed.  Currently overtime is paid with sick time and vacation time included in time worked.

 

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to table this issue for further review. Council Member Farrell seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

 

PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES.

 

City Recorder Skerl informed the council on the progress with the annexation policy.

 

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, May 20, 2004.

 

 

________________________________        ___________________________

Joseph S. Bonacci                                           Jona M. Skerl

Mayor                                                               City Recorder

 

Approved on June 17, 2004