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: Guy Seidel, Dean and Stacey Armstrong, John and Debbie Jones, Erica Kardelis, William Vansoelen, Joseph Chimeno, Mike Dalpiaz, Bob Jacobs, Myron Lee, Grant Howell, Jeremy Lamph, Mike Miles, Debbie Hatt.
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 in the Building Authority Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Guy Seidel in formed the council that he is going to purchase a beer and wine
license for his restaurant. John Jones
asked if he could paint the underpass walkway on
APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
July 7 and September 15, 22, 2005
Council Member Buchanan moved to approve July 7 and
September 15 ,22, 2005 corrected minutes. Council Member Mascaro seconded the
motion, motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
JOSEPH CHIMENO ON
SECURITY DEPOSITS REFUND.
Mr. Chimeno asked that the council look into refunding residents security deposits after a one to two year period if the residents are in good standing.
Mr. Chimeno reported that Price,
Bob Jacobs from Stanley Consultants gave a power point
presentation on the revisions to the overpass on Highway 6. Because of budget constrains revisions to
the plan had to be done. Mr. Jacobs
explained that the revisions included eliminating the underpass at
GRANT HOWELL ON WATER
ISSUES.
Mr. Howell asked that the winter rates for the water began
as soon as possible. Mr. Howell has
concerns that residents are not using the water to maintain they yards because
of the cost and the excess water is running in the
Council Member Welch told Mr. Howell that if the weather holds up they will continue to read the meters. Mr. Howell asked that the winter rates begin after October billing is out the council agreed to start the winter rates.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON REPAYMENT OF C.D.B.G.
GRANT FOR RIO
THEATER.
Mayor Bonacci approached the council on the issue of hiring three full time employees for the theater or repaying the grant in the amount of $107,000. The C.D.B.G. will work with us on payments if that is what the council would like to do. Debbie Hatt, of the C.D.B.G, told the council that they would have to make a reasonable proposal to the board and see if they would accept it. Council Member Buchanan proposed to pay $5,000 for 5 years to see if we could get the employees hired and if not pay the balance at that time in full. Council agreed to the plan with Council Member Gonzales apposed. Mike Dalpiaz suggested that he and Chuck Buchanan (both running for Mayor) work on the proposal since they would be dealing with the out come.
Mayor and council agreed to let the two candidates work on the proposal.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON FLYER FOR LIGHT PARADE.
Vickie Miller asked the council if a flyer for the light parade could be placed in with the new billing. The flyer would contain information about the light parade and dates and times of the events.
Council Member Welch moved to approve the flyer for the
light parade. Council Member Mascaro seconded the motion, motion carried.
Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON BUSINESS LICENSE FOR GUY SEIDEL.
Council Member Farrell moved to approve charging half
price for both restaurants own by Guy Seidel, The Party Animal and Seidel's
Steakhouse. Council Member Welch seconded the motion, motion carried. Unanimous
decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON RAISES FOR EMPLOYEES.
Council Member Welch moved to approve a 3% raise for all
employees to be effective on November’s payroll. Council Member Buchanan
seconded the motion, motion carried. Unanimous decision by council
present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON SWIMMING POOL PROJECT.
Council Member Farrell moved to approve the request for
proposals and advertise for an architect. Council Member Buchanan seconded the
motion, motion carried. Unanimous decision by council present.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON RESOULUTION NO. 2005-10 THE ADOPTION BY THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AUTHORITY OF HELPER CITY, UTAH OF A PARAMETERS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $900,000 LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2005: AND
RELATED MATTERS.
Council Member Buchanan moved to approve Resolution
2005-10 authorizing the issuance of not more than $900,000 lease revenue bonds
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 2005-10 passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON P.R.W.I.D. AGREEMENT.
This matter will be rolled over to the next meeting.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON PURCHASE OF NEW TRUCK FOR SANDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.
Council Member Welch moved to approve the purchase of the
new truck. Council Member Gonzales seconded the motion, motion carried.
Buchanan, Gonzales, Welch and Mascaro all voting yes and Farrell abstaining due
to conflict of interest.
DISCUSSION AND/OR
APPROVAL ON HIRING OF RACHEL BOX FOR THE LIBRARY.
Council Member Mascaro moved to approve the hiring of
Rachel Box Council Member Welch seconded the motion, motion carried. Unanimous
decision by council present.
CHIEF ZAMANTAKIS ON
C.I.B GRANT FOR CARS.
Council Member Buchanan moved to accept the C.I.B. grant
in the amount of $48,792.00 for new police cars Council Member Welch 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 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