MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, July 19, 2007

6:00 p.m.

Helper Auditorium

Council Chambers

19 South Main

Helper, Utah 84526

ATTENDANCE: City Staff

Mayor Mike R. Dalpiaz

Council Members: Deputy Recorder Joan Burgess

Kirk Mascaro Attorney Gene Strate

Robert Farrell Chief of Police George Zamantakis

Chuck Buchanan (absent excused) Public Works Orlando Ochoa

John Jones

Dean Armstrong

Citizens: Nicole Labato, Marie Davidson, Stephanie Giacoletto, Iona Giacoletto

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 5, 2007

Council Member Farrell moved to approve the minutes June 5, 2007. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Unanimous decision of the Council present.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON BUSINESS LICENSE FOR A NEW REFLECTION (HOME BUSINESS) LORI RILEY

Council Member Jones moved to approve business license for A New Reflection at 741 Castle Gate Road, Lori Riley owner. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Unanimous decision of the Council present.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON BUSINESS LICENSE ALL STAR EQUIPMENT AT 5115 HWY 6

Council Member Farrell moved to approve the business license for All Star Equipment at 5115 Hwy 6. Council Member Jones seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Unanimous decision of the Council present.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON LAWN MOWER PURCHASE FOR CEMETERY

Old Lawn mower was repaired for $1,000 so purchase of a new lawn mower was not necessary

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON BILL GATES MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,600 FOR LIBRARY

Discussion on grant to maintain computer systems over a 2 year program. Value in Phase 1 (2007) $5,200 - Value in Phase 2 (2008) $2,600 – Matching requirement in Phase 1 (25%) $1,300 - Matching requirement Phase 2 (50%) $1,300 – Total value of grant $7,800

Council Member Jones moved to approve Bill Gates Grant for the library. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Unanimous decision of the Council present.

DISCUSSION ON WATER

Council Member Jones told the council that he would like to put a connection in the cities water line. This connection would allow Helper City to exchange excess water with Price River Water Improvement District.

Council Member Farrell motioned for Helper City to proceed with inner connection of excess water with PRWID. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Unanimous decision of the Council present.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON SEXTON/CEMETERY WAGES

The council discussed on taking the monthly wage for Sexton at $175.60 per month and adding to the hourly rate for the Public Works Director, Orlando Ochoa. The Sexton job had always been one of Orlando’s duties. Council made recommendation that if new Public Works Supervisor is hired, Sexton would be part of the job description.

Council Member Mascaro moved to approve incorporating Sexton/Public Works wage schedule. Council Member Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Unanimous decision of the Council present

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON SWIMMING POOL PROJECT

Council Member Armstrong update on pool project and Grand Opening on Saturday, July 21, 2007.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business Council Member Mascaro moved to adjourn. Council Member Farrell seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by the 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 19, 2007.

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Mike R. Dalpiaz Joan Burgess

Chairman Deputy Recorder

Approved on August 02, 2007