MINUTES OF THE HELPER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

Thursday, January 20, 2005

 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

Helper Auditorium

19 South Main

Helper, Utah  84526

 

 

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: Stacey Armstrong, Les Bowen

 

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 led by Mayor Bonacci in the Building Authority meeting.

 

 

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 – December 16, 2004

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the corrected minutes of December 16, 2004. Council Member Gonzales seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALBERT SPENSKO DISCUSSION ON PROPERTY ISSUE.

 

Mr. Spensko was not present so Attorney Gene Strate informed the council about the incorrect description of Mr. Spensko’s property line.  Mr Strate stated that there was a small discrepancy in the recorded description of the property line and Mr. Spensko would like to have permission to change it to the correct description.  The adjoining property belongs to the city which is a small dirt road. 

 

 

 Council Member Welch moved to allow Mr. Spensko to correct the deed and give permission to the Mayor to sign the new deed. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

P.J. JENSEN ON PROPOSAL FOR MUSEUM.

 

Mayor Bonacci asked the council to look over Mr. Jensen’s proposal to do consultant work for the museum addition.

 

Council Member Welch moved to accept the agreement with Mr. Jensen. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL FOR RECREATIONAL BEER LICENSE FOR FIREMAN’S BALL.

 

 

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

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON ORDINANCE 2005-1 AMENDING POLICE POLICY MANUAL ON THE USE OF STUN GUN.

 

Council Member Farrell moved to approve Ordinance 2005-1 amending police policy manual on the use of stun gun. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. The Council roll call vote is as follows: Council Members Buchanan, Farrell, Gonzales, Welch and Mascaro in favor with no one in opposition Ordinance 2005-1 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON ORDINANCE 2005-2 ON AMENDING UTILITY POLICY AND ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS AND ADDING A $5.00 LATE FEE.

 

Council Member Buchanan explained that he would like a late notice to go to all customers every month before disconnecting them.  The $5 late fee should have been in the Resolution with the new rates. The late fee will help cover the cost of the late notice.  The council agreed that the late fee was a good idea and accepting credit cards should also be done.

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve Ordinance 2005-2 amending utility policy. Council Member Farrell seconded the motion. The Council roll call vote is as follows: Council Members Buchanan, Farrell, Gonzales, Welch and Mascaro in favor with no one in opposition Ordinance 2005-2 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON NEW COMPUTER FOR WATER DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.

 

 

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the purchase of the new computer for the water department. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL ON RAISES FOR RAPE CRISIS COORDINATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF .45 AND FOR WATER LABORER AT .50

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the raises for both employees. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.

 

 

 

PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT.

 

P.J. Jensen has resigned from the planning and zoning board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:        

 

There being no further business Council Member Mascaro moved to adjourn the meeting.  Council Member Farrell 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, January 20, 2005.

 

 

________________________________        ___________________________

Joseph S. Bonacci                                          Jona M. Skerl

Mayor                                                               City Recorder

 

 

Approved on February 17, 2005