Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 07/18/06
July 18, 2006
Author: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 18, 2006
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Hepp, Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Johnson, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Anderson. Mayor Hepp called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2006. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Holt with all Council members voting aye.
Ordinance #1264 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-16 OF CODE OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO CONCERNING THE TERM OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF was presented for third and final reading. Councilman Anderson made a motion to accept the third and final reading and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Joyce Strickland, 665 North DeSmet, expressed concern to the Council regarding bow hunting on the Clear Creek Trail near Turkey Lane. Police Chief, Mike Dahmer, suggested the area be posted to make users of the trail aware of the bow hunters and to regulate bow hunting in the area. Councilman Anderson suggested not allowing hunting within 100 feet of the trail. Councilman Anderson made a motion to post the area that is affected with no hunting within 100 feet of the trail. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Norb Lyle, Clear Creek Trail Commission, presented a proposal for dog waste stations along the Clear Creek Trail system. Lyle offered to donate one station with the City of Buffalo responsible for providing the biodegradable bags. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the request and have the City of Buffalo purchase a second station not to exceed 0.00. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
A letter request from Miles and Julie Bennett for reimbursement for expenses not covered by insurance was reviewed and turned over to City Attorney, Dennis Kirven.
GBP, Inc. dba Century Club requested a liquor license variance for the NABO Festival Dance on July 22, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the variance and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
A letter request for use of the park for the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo dance was received from the Big Horn Mountain Radio Network. Councilman Anderson made a motion to grant the request and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
The Johnson County Fire Control District #1 presented a request for a malt beverage permit to sell beer at the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo Dance on August 12, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. at the Prosinski Ball Park. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Johnson. All Council members voted aye.
Mayor Hepp read a Proclamation for Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) for selling Forget-Me-Nots on August 12, 2006.
The Lyle Award, an Employee of the Month Award, was presented to Police Officer, John Manzella by Mayor Hepp.
Mayor Hepp also read a Proclamation declaring July 21 – 23, 2006 as NABO Festival Weekend in Buffalo.
Dave Harness, Johnson County Recreation District, invited the Council and Mayor to a Public Forum on the formation of a county wide recreation district on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Catholic Rec. Hall.
Chris Spencer, Building Inspector, presented his monthly report and addressed questions from the Council.
City Attorney, Dennis Kirven, advised the Council and Mayor on the procedures for accepting County streets. Kirven also advised on the City’s water rights.
Planning Director, Jeremy Grimm, informed Council that he and Scott Vassen, Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator, had reviewed the proposals for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Study and had determined that Rothberg, Tamburini, and Winsor appeared to be the most qualified. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve RTW as the Engineer and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Grimm presented a request from Randy Deones, developer of the Shiloh Subdivision, to allow him to pay Contractors for the infrastructure that has been completed–to-date out of the escrow account he was required to establish. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve Deones to pay Contractors from the escrow account after submitting requests to City Clerk and gaining approval from City Planner and Mayor.
Grimm presented the final plat for the Anderson Addition for approval by the Council. Councilman Anderson made a motion to approve the final plat of the Anderson Addition and Councilwoman Holt seconded. All Council members voted aye.
Also presented was a request by Buffalo Sunset LLC to waive the subdivision fees for a 22 lot subdivision on Highway 16 E by the White Buffalo. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to reject the request and Councilman Hancock seconded. All Council members voted aye. Councilman Johnson requested a recommended fee for lot splits be prepared by Grimm and adopted by Council in the future.
In closing, Grimm gave status reports on the Lobban Street Property, the Summit on Workforce Housing to be held on July 25, 2006, the Level 1 Water Scoping meeting on July 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., the Hart Street Auction on August 7, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., paving on Burton property, and the water line extension on McKinney Street.
Mike Dahmer, Police Chief, presented his Year-End Report as well as an article recognizing Buffalo’s D.A.R.E. program. Dahmer also addressed questions from the Council.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, addressed questions from the Council and advised that he will post signs at all entrances to the Walking Trail. Hook also requested boosting two summer park employees’ wages. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the increased wages and Councilman Hancock seconded. All Council members voted aye.
Mayor Hepp announced there will be an employee picnic on July 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in Washington Park. Hepp also announced the Public Forum for the County Wide Recreation District on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Catholic Rec. Hall. Mayor Hepp reminded Council of the Buffalo/Sheridan Area Water System/Lake DeSmet Level 1 Study Meeting on July 19th at 7:15 p.m. at City Hall.
Councilman Hancock announced that the Recycling Center has been closed until new employees are hired.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 89.35; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 58.83; Alltel, service – 1,066.52; American Linen, supply – 76.10; Bresnan Communications, service – 109.90; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,229.40; Buffalo Veterinary Clinic, supply – 144.50; CHS, Inc., supply – 11,521.71; Casper Star Tribune, supply – 447.00 Chesbro Electric, supply – 191.72; Cooley Images Studio, supply – 9.24; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 137.36; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Collections, Inc., agreement – 53.60; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 54.00; Custom Computer Software, agreement – 6,500.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 16.30; Family Medical Center, supply – 131.00; FSH Communications, service – 65.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 489.32; Gases Plus, supply – 299.00; Johnson County, supply – 116.66; Hach Company, supplies – 255.60; Hawkins, Inc., supply – 1,481.55; Industrial Systems, Inc., supply – 1,362.59; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 120.00; JLM Engineering, contract – 3,560.80; Johnson County Co-Op, supply – 829.13; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 99.99; Kirven & Kirven, service – 105.00; Lawson Products, Inc., supply – 169.62; McLemore Pump Inc., supply – 3,757.64; Michelena Automotive, supply – 202.58; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 349.01; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 297.10; Northern WY Mental Health, supply – 40.00; Novus Auto Glass, supply – 45.00; The Office, supply – 532.95; The Oil Barn, supply – 86.25; Pacific Power, supply – 12,350.08; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 158.00; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 509.55; Qwest Communications, service – 2,411.64; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 77.08; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,000.00; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 30.55; Sports Lure, supply – 771.54; TCS Corporate Services, supply – 1,511.59; Timberline Electric, supply – 4,290.00; Van Diest Supply Company, supply – 3,622.00; Visionary Communications, Inc., service – 267.75; VWR International, Inc. supply – 1,659.45; Waterworks Industries, supply – 691.00; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 76.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 385.00; WY Dept of Revenue, supply – 264.84; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 3,442.09; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 263.77.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

MAYOR
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK