MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, November 15, 2007

 6:00 p.m.

Helper Auditorium

 Council Chambers

19 South Main

Helper, Utah  84526

 

 

ATTENDANCE:                                                         City Staff

       Mayor Mike R. Dalpiaz                            

                           

Council Members:                                                City Recorder  Jona Skerl

           Kirk Mascaro                                             Attorney Gene Strate  

           Robert Farrell                                            Chief of Police George Zamantakis

           Chuck Buchanan                                       Public Works Orlando Ochoa

           John Jones

           Dean Armstrong

 

 

 

 

                           

Citizens: Neida Garcia, Lois Giordano, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Larry Ganser, PJ and Shawna Jensen, Ed Chavez, Tom Paluso, Melaine Steele.

 

 

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

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 1, 2007

 

Council Member Jones moved to approve the minutes of November 1, 2007. Council Member Armstrong seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.  Buchanan, Farrell, Jones and  Armstrong all voting yes.

 

 

 

DELYNN FIELDING ON GRANT REVIEW.

 

There was no discussion on this matter.

 

 

 

NEIDA GARCIA DISCUSSION ON BEAUTIFICATION IN HELPER.

 

Neida Garcia approached the council with ideas for cleaning up the city.  Ms. Garcia pointed out some places within the city that need to have weeds pulled and possible flowers planted.  The entrance to our city needs to look inviting so travelers will want to stop at our city.    Ms. Garcia had several ideas for the council to consider, like new flower planters downtown and on the parkway.   If our committee pulls weeds and plant flowers will the city water the flowers and pick up the weeds asked Ms. Garica.  The council told Ms. Garcia that the city will support her and her volunteers and help in anyway they can.

 

Council Member Armstrong moved to support the beautification volunteers. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.   Buchanan, Farrell, Mascaro, Jones and Armstrong all voting yes.

 

ED CHAVEZ ON WATER DAMAGE AT 341 2ND WEST.

 

Mr. Chavez showed pictures of water damage that had occurred in the basement of his rental home on 341 2nd West.   Mr. Chavez claimed that a city water leak was the cause of the damage.    The council looked over the pictures and told Mr. Chavez to give a copy of the homeowner’s insurance rejection letter to the city recorder and it would be turned over to our insurance.   Mr. Chavez said he would bring the information to the City Hall.  

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON BUSINESS LICENSE FOR PAT AND GAYLEEN KOKAL ROCKING CHAIRS ANTIQUES AT 160 SOUTH MAIN.

 

Council Member Farrell moved to approve the business license for Pat and Gayleen Kokal at 160 South Main.  Council Member Mascaro  seconded the motion.  Buchanan, Farrell, Mascaro, Jones and Armstrong all voting yes.

 

MELANIE STEELE DISCUSSION ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON 1ST WEST.

 

Melanie Steele asked the council if they would consider selling a corner of the cities property located behind 242 1st  West.    The council was concerned that the city would not be able to get to the mining equipment and snow plow.  Ms. Steele gave each council member a plat map to show the area she would like to purchase.  Ms. Steele told the council that she would like to tear down the existing homes and build one home on the property.  The council would like to look into how the property was obtained by Helper City and what Ms. Steele’s plans are for the property.

 

Council Member Armstrong moved to table this item until next meeting so the council could look over the piece of property Ms. Steele wants to purchase.  Council Member Jones seconded the motion.  Buchanan, Farrell, Mascaro, Jones and Armstrong all voting yes.

 

REPORT FROM HELPER ARTS FESTIVAL.

 

Melanie Steele gave a report on the Arts Festival and informed the council that they may have to appoint a new chairman for the Arts Festival.   Ms. Steele is stepping down but is willing to help the new chairman take over.  Mayor Dalpiaz told Ms. Steele he would be appointing a new Council Member to the Arts Festival to help recruit new volunteers and hopefully a new chairman. 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON POWER FOR BILLBOARD.

 

Mayor Dalpiaz told the council the cost of Utah Power to install the power was $5,000 and a $1,000 for our part of the power.   Solar power $9,000 and the monthly power bill is about $400 per month.  Council Mascaro had about 15 people want to bid solar power.  Council Member Mascaro would like to look into more bids for the solar power.  Travel council will give us $2,000 a year to have the museum put on the billboard.  Council Member Mascaro will get more details and report back to the council.

 

Council Member Mascaro moved to investigate other solar suppliers.  Council Member Armstrong  seconded the motion.  Buchanan, Farrell, Mascaro, Jones and Armstrong all voting yes.

 

 

AWARD BID FOR NORTH MAIN WATER AND SEWER PROJECT.

 

  Council Member Jones informed the council of the bids for the North Main Water and Sewer Project.  W.W. Clyde bid was $605,000 and Vancon was $268,800. 

 

Council Member Armstrong moved to award the bid to Vancon.  Council Member Farrell seconded the motion.  Buchanan, Farrell, Mascaro, Jones and Armstrong all voting yes.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON COLTON WATER LINE PROJECT.

 

Council Member Jones told the council that the water line going to the Hilton Top Tavern would have to go under the new highway.   U.D.O.T. needed the water meter on the other side of the road and the owners of the Hilton Top will still be maintaining the line.   Ordinance 2007-4 for outside city limits water users was past at this time

 

 

Council Member Armstrong moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-4 establishing rules for outside of city limits water users.   Council Member Farrell seconded the motion.  The Council roll call vote is as follows: Council Members Buchanan, Farrell, Mascaro, Jones and Armstrong in favor with no one in opposition Ordinance 2007-4 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON STORAGE UNIT.

 

 

Council Member Jones told the council that an employee complained about mold in the old storage unit.   Mayor Dalpiaz told the council without vents the building has no air circulation and that could be creating the mold. Council decided to kill the mold and install vents for air circulation instead of purchasing a metal storage unit.

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

There being no further business Council Member Buchanan moved to adjourn.  Council Member Armstrong seconded the motion.   Buchanan, Farrell,  Mascaro, Jones and Armstrong voting yes. Meeting adjourned.

 

I here by certify that the foregoing represents a true, accurate and complete record of the Helper City Council meeting held on Thursday, November 15, 2007.

 

 

________________________________        ___________________________

Mike R. Dalpiaz                                              Jona M. Skerl

Mayor                                                             City Recorder

 

Approved on December 6, 2007