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 Sgt. Ralph Vose
Robert Farrell
Tony Gonzales
Robert Welch
Chuck Buchanan
Citizen: Stacey and Dean Armstrong, Bianca and Guy Dumas, John and Debbie Jones, Erica Kardelis, SueAnn Martell, Jody Mascaro, Darrin Teply, Leslie Tallericio, Ron Mutz, Ralph Fossat, Lydia Zamantakis, Sundra and Catherine Llewelyn, Terrri Rummel, Mark Montoya, Mike and Mike O’Shea, P.J. Jensen, Dalin and Brandee Fausett, Jennifer Elder, Elena Hatch, Mel Marrelli, Terrie Saccomano, Kalpan Jones, Charles and Kalynn Jones, Sherri Mills, Mava Farrell, Harold Nielsen, 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 said in the Redevelopment Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: P.J. Jensen updated the council on the biding for the museum. Mr. Jensen asked the council to open the bids, then give them to the committee to review and recommend a contractor to the council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
May 19, 2005
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve
PRESENTATION TO
Council Member Mascaro presented a plaque to Coach Jorgensen
in appreciation of the
PUBLIC HEARING:
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2005-5 BUDGET FOR 2005-2006 AND ADOPTION RESOLUTION
2005-6 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR 2004-2005.
Council Member Buchanan moved that the Public Hearing be
held to receive comments on the Budget
2005-2006 and Budget Revision for 2004-2005 . Council Member Mascaro
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
Mayor Bonacci opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. There being no comments
Council Member Buchanan moved the Public Hearing be closed and that Resolution
2005-5 and 2005-6 be approved. 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 Resolution
2005-5 and 2005-6 passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Public Hearing closed at
DISCUSSION AND
APPROVAL LOCAL CONSENT AND BEER LICENSE FOR HELPER ARTS FESTIVAL.
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve local consent and
beer license for the Helper Arts Festival. Council Member Welch seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON ORDINANCE 2005-3 ESTABLISHING AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Council Member Welch moved to approve Ordinance 2005-3 with
corrections. Council Member Mascaro 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 2005-3 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON CIB LOAN OF $692,000 AND $300,000 GRANT FOR SWIMMING POOL AND
FUNDING FOR REPAYMENT OF LOAN.
Council Members Mascaro and Welch asked that a survey or public hearing be done before making a decision to accept the loan. Council Member Buchanan stated that this was a good deal and the council should take it. Buchanan purposed a $3 charge on all utility bills. Council Member Gonzales purposed a $5 charge on all utility bill $3 for the pool $1 for the Rio Theater and $1 for employees raise. Several residents were in favor of the pool and the charge of $5. Harold Nielson was not in favor and felt that many of the senior citizens on fixed income would have a hard time paying the $5. Ron Mutz was in favor of the pool not the loan.
Council Member Gonzales moved to approve the loan/grant
and add $5 charge on the utility bills. Council Member Buchanan seconded the
motion. The Council roll call vote is as
follows: Council Members Buchanan, Farrell, and Gonzales in favor with Welch
and Mascaro in opposition Motion passed.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON ORDINANCE 2005-4 AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.
Council Member Buchanan moved to approve Ordinance 2005-4
amending the personnel policies and procedures manual on overtime. 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 2005-4
passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON HIRING WILLIAM DRAPER FOR THE PARK AND TERRY WANDELL FOR THE
CEMETERY.
Council Member Welch asked why Council Member Farrell hired
an extra person when only one position was opened. Mr. Farrell explained that they need more
help and at $6 an hour it will not change the budget.
Council Member Farrell moved to approve the hiring of
William Draper and Terry Wandell. Council Member Gonzales seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON CERTIFIED TAX RATE.
Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the certified
tax rate of .002497 as set by
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Council Member Welch moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Mascaro 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