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, Stacey Armstrong, Bianca Dumas, Pastor Jim Wright, Chad Keele, Grace Keele, Ann Pero, Amelia Pero, Chuck Ghirardelli, Doug Rasmussen, Lisa Dimick and others
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 –
February 17 & 24 2005
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the February 17
and 24 2005 minutes. Council Member Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Unanimous decision by council present.
DOUG
RASMUSSEN ON AUDIT.
Doug Rasmussen from Smuin, Rich and Marsing , reported to the council on the financial statement. Mr. Rasmussen went through the new G.A.S.B. 34 requirements and how it has changed the look of the financial report. Mr. Rasmussen stated that everything looked good over all.
PASTOR JIM WRIGHT ON
Pastor Wright addressed the council on how they would feel
about a resident support center in Helper.
The center would house drug and alcohol addiction clients. They would be counseled and helped through
spiritual treatment. They would have to
stay 30 days to remain in treatment. If
they chose to leave they will not be able to return. Council Member Farrell told Pastor Wright
that he would not be in favor of the center. Attorney Gene Strate quoted the
zoning ordinance for the location of the
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON PURCHASING MOWER FOR PARKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.
Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the purchase of
the mower for the parks in the amount of $5,000. Council Member Mascaro
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON PURCHASING TASERS ON GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the purchase of
the tasers in the amount of $3,000. Council Member Welch seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON RETURNING C.D.B.G. FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,000 FOR RIO THEATER.
Council asked that the Mayor call the C.D.B.G. and find out what the payments would be and how long the city would have to pay the money back. This would satisfy the contact for the hiring of three full time employees.
DISCUSSION
AND/OR APPROVAL ON FUNDING PRIORITIES.
Mayor Bonacci asked the council if the question was asked by the C.I.B. board what the cities priority is (such as water verses pool) what should his answer be. The council decision was both projects are equal priority.
PLANNING
AND ZONING REPORT.
Nothing to report.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION ON PERSONNEL ISSUES.
Council Member Mascaro moved to
close the regular meeting and open the executive session Council Member Welch
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by
council present.
Council Member Buchanan moved to adjourn the executive
session and return to the regular meeting. Council Member Mascaro
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unanimous decision by
council present.
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
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Joseph
Mayor City Recorder
Approved on