MINUTES OF THE
Council Chambers
Helper Auditorium
19 South
Helper,
ATTENDANCE City Staff
Mayor Joseph S. Bonacci
City Recorder Jona M. Skerl
Council Members: City Attorney Gene Strate
Kirk Mascaro Chief George Zamantakis
Robert Farrell
Tony Gonzales
Robert Welch
Chuck Buchanan
Citizen: Les Bowman, John Jones, Ron Mutz, Darel and Marilynn Behunin, Ginger Hills, Ann and Norman Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Turner, Richard Miklovik
Joanne Pappas White, Richard Passman.
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: John Jones expressed concerns on parkway conditions and having a Cinco de mino in the downtown area.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
January 14 & 20 2005
Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the January 14
and 20 2005. Council Member Mascarco seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION ON
GIGLIOTTI POND.
Attorney Joanne Pappas White addressed the council on some issues at the Gigliotti Pond. Some concerns of residents that live near the pond were the hours that the pond is opened, smell from the pond water, fish remains, and lights on the restrooms. Ms. White told the council that the Division of Wildlife will take care of most of these issues. Ms. White handed out pictures and documentation on things that are going on at the pond. There was a concern of unsupervised children and late night activity that creates a lot of noise. Ms. White’s clients would like to see the parking lot fenced off and the pond closed at night. Mayor Bonacci appointed Council members Buchanan and Welch with Attorney Strate to look into the complaints.
RICHARD PASSMAN ON
MOTEL LODGING.
Mr. Passman asked the council to pass an ordinance
describing what a short term to long term resident is for his motel. Mayor Bonacci asked Attorney Strate to check
into the matter to see if this was a necessary ordinance.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON HAZMAT TRUCK CONTRACT.
Attorney Strate asked council what they would like to see in
the agreement with
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON PURCHASING MOWERS FOR PARKS.
Council Member Farrell asked council to approve the purchase of a mower for the parks. The mower would cost $5,000 it is a 2003 model but is brand new.
Council Member Buchanan would like to see in writing a quote from the vender.
Council Member Farrell will bring this to the next meeting.
DISCUSSION ON BUDGET.
Council looked over the first quarter budget figures.
PLANNING AND ZONING
REPORT.
Nothing to report.
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
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Joseph
Mayor City Recorder
Approved on