MINUTES OF THE
Council Chambers
Helper Auditorium
19 South
Helper,
ATTENDANCE City Staff
Mayor Joseph S. Bonacci
Deputy Recorder Wayne Dimick
Council Members: City Attorney Gene Strate
Kirk Mascaro (Absent Excused) Chief George Zamantakis
Robert Farrell
Tony Gonzales
Robert Welch
Chuck Buchanan(Absent Excused)
Citizen: Stacey Armstrong, John and Debbie Jones, Erica Kardelis, SueAnn Martell, Darrin Teply, Jason Llewelyn, Sharon Hrienson, Paula Seely Hatch, Jeremy Lamph, P.J. Jensen, Linda Murdock, Les Bowen.
The regular meeting of the Helper City Council was called to
order by Mayor Bonacci at
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 21, July 21and 28, 2005
Council Member Welch moved to approve June 21and July 21,
28, 2005 minutes with corrections to July 21 minutes. Council Member Gonzales
seconded the motion, motion carried. Unanimous decision by council
present.
PUBLIC HEARING AND
APPROVAL ON APPLICATION TO COMMUNITY IMPACT BOARD FOR GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$45,000 FOR POLICE CARS.
Council Member Welch moved that the Public Hearing be
held to receive comments on the application to the Community Impact Board in
the amount of $45,000 . Council Member Gonzales seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Unanimous decision by council present. Mayor Bonacci opened the Public
Hearing at
P.J. JENSEN ON MUSEUM
PROJECT.
Mr. Jensen gave an updated report on the museum project and also informed the
council that he was now working for E.I.S. full time. Mr. Jensen asked if he could
continue to work on the project. The council felt that this would be a conflict of
interest. This matter was tabled and will be put back on the agenda at a later date.
DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL
ON AWNING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING $1,550.
Council Member Welch moved to approve the $1,550 for the
awning at the
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL PURCHASE FOR TASERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1610 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Council Member Welch moved to approve the $1610 for
Tasers for the Police
Department. Council Member Farrell seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON SWIMMING POOL PROJECT MANAGER, BOND ATTORNEY AND ARCHITECT.
Council Member Farrell moved to approve to advertise for
a Bond Attorney and Project Manger only. Council Member Welch seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON ORDINANCE 2005-5 AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICES AND PRODUCERS ON
CELL PHONE USE.
Council Member Welch moved to approve Ordinance 2005-5 amending
the personnel polices and producers on cell phone use. Council Member Gonzales seconded
the motion. The Council roll call vote
is as follows: Council Members Farrell,
Gonzales and Welch in favor with no one in opposition Ordinance 2005-5 passed
by a unanimous roll call vote.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON EMPLOYEE RAISE.
Mayor Bonacci asked all councilmen to look at their budgets and see if there was
a way they could cut back about 10% so the city could give all full time
employees a 5% raise.
DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON THE PURCHASE OF LOWER FISH CREEK SPRINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000.
After a lengthy discussion it was decided by council to roll
this matter over to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Council Member Welch moved
to adjourn the meeting. Council Member
Gonzales 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
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Joseph
Mayor Deputy Recorder
Approved on