Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 09/19/06
September 19, 2006
Author: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 19, 2006
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Hepp, Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Anderson, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Johnson. 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 September 5, 2006. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hancock with all Council members voting aye.
Councilman Anderson made a motion to re-appoint Steve Reimann to the Planning and Zoning Board for a three year term. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to appoint Bob Edwards to an unexpired term on the Planning and Zoning Board. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to appoint Richard Branaman to the Planning and Zoning Board for a three year term. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye. Councilman Anderson motioned to appoint Randy Dyess to an unexpired term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye. Councilman Johnson made a motion to appoint Bill Cooley to an unexpired term on the Planning and Zoning Board. Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1265 – An Ordinance Creating Section 29-2, of the Code of the City of Buffalo Concerning the Establishment of Certain Fees Associated With Application for Rezoning, Lot Splits, Lot Line Adjustment, Annexation, Alley and Street Vacation, Variances, Conditional and Special Use Permits; and Providing for an Effective Date Thereof was presented for third and final reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to pass the third and final reading of the Ordinance. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Marie Miller from the Buffalo Charitable Foundation and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye. Councilman Anderson made a motion to appoint Dee Woodall to the Buffalo Charitable Foundation with a second from Councilman Hancock. Councilwoman Holt expressed concern regarding a conflict of interest with this candidate. Councilman Hancock, Councilman Anderson and Councilman Johnson voted aye with Councilwoman Holt opposed.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept the resignation of Ron VanDerPloeg from the Lodging Tax Board and approve the appointment of Nancy VanDerPloeg. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Clint Culliton, WWC Engineering, presented a timeline to Council regarding the Northridge Drainage. Culliton estimated the bid documents would be ready by October 6, 2006.
Marilyn Connolly, Homeland Security Emergency Management Coordinator, introduced herself as the new Emergency Management System Coordinator for Johnson County. Connolly requested permission to work with Jeremy Grimm and staff, if needed, to prepare evacuation plans for the City in case of emergency. Permission was granted by Council.
Jerry Gladson, Lake DeSmet Conservation District, presented a survey to Council members and Mayor to complete and mail. Gladson gave a program update on the Conservation District and addressed questions from Mayor Hepp regarding the excess deer population in Buffalo.
Bill Mentock, Clear Creek Commission, requested clarification on ordinances regarding dogs on leashes, archery hunting in the green belt areas and paint ball guns at the old power plant facility. Council members felt the ordinances needed to be interpreted by City Attorney, Dennis Kirven.
Tracey Jelly, Dooley & Jelly, CPAs, presented an engagement letter for agreed upon audit procedures to be signed by Mayor Hepp. Councilman Anderson made a motion to approve the Mayor to sign the engagement letter. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
A letter request from Dee Woodall, Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, was presented to close a portion of Main Street for Oktoberfest on October 21, 2006. Council members felt permission from the Wyoming Department of Transportation needed to be granted before the City could approve the request. Councilman Johnson made a motion to table this decision until the October 3, 2006 Council meeting. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
A letter request from Andrew Stafford, Clear Creek Middle School, was presented to allow the Outdoor Recreation Education Opportunity (O.R.E.O.) class to camp at the Cripple Children’s site on September 25, 2006. Councilman Johnson made a motion to grant the request with a second from Councilwoman Holt. All Council members voted aye. Les Hook, Public Works Director, stated that Wes Johnson from the Johnson County Fire Department should be contacted regarding campfires.
A letter request from John Gavin, Jim Gatchell Museum, to waive the Building Permit fee for placing the homestead cabin on the museum grounds was presented. Councilwoman Holt expressed that she felt the fees should not be waived. Councilman Johnson clarified the distinction between private individuals and County entities. Councilman Johnson made a motion to table this decision until the October 3, 2006 Council meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to deny the waiver and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Johnson and Mayor Hepp voted aye with Councilman Anderson and Councilman Hancock abstaining from the vote.
Craig Cronk, Johnson County Road and Bridge, requested permission to place a temporary loading dock on City property. Councilman Anderson made a motion to approve the request and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1266 was presented with a request from Dennis Kirven, City Attorney, to waive the first two readings and proceed to the third and final reading. Ordinance #1266 – An Ordinance recreating section 18A of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, supporting the Imposition of an Excise Tax Upon Retail Sales of Tangible Personal Property, Admissions and Services, and Upon Sales and Storage, Use and Consumption of Tangible Personal Property, by Extending the Present Excise Tax Initially Approved by Vote of the Qualified Electors of Johnson County. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the third and final reading. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Chris Spencer, Building Inspector, presented his monthly report to Council and gave an update on open Building Permits.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, gave an update on the Spray Park site preparation and construction and the Lobban Street project. Hook also addressed questions from Council regarding equipment purchases.
Mike Dahmer, Police Chief, addressed questions from Council.
Mayor Hepp reminded Council of the Department Head Meeting on September 27, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. Hepp also reminded Council of the School Board Meeting in Kaycee on September 25, 2006 regarding the creation of a Recreational District.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 359.33; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 63.70; Alltel, service – 1,074.72; American Linen, supply – 548.70; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 589.26; ASUCRP, supply – 400.00; Atter’s Furniture, supply – 3,400.00; Bert’s Computer Services, supply – 240.00; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 127.28; Big Horn Veterinary, supply – 163.66; Bresnan Communications, service – 222.75; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 1,043.50; Buffalo Prescription Shop, supply – 7.99; Buffalo Tree Service, supply – 2,500.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 903.16; CDW Government, supply – 175.59; CNA Surety, supply – 50.00; California Contractor’s Supply, supply – 646.44; Caselle, Inc., agreement – 1,062.00; Casper College Bookstore, supply – 361.60; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 126.00; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 48.24; Collins Communication, supply – 180.00; Community Forestry Consultants, supply – 3,987.20; Collections, Inc., agreement – 40.00; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 74.00; DPC Industries, supply – 549.88; Dana Kepner Company, Inc., supply – 265.45; Drive Train Industries, supply – 19.00; Energy Laboratories, Inc., supply – 28.15; Fiberpipe, service – 179.85; FSH Communications, LLC, agreement – 65.00; Hach Company, supply – 224.06; Heartland Kubota, LLC, supply – 37,500.00; Hewlett-Packard Company, supply – 2,084.00; Home Town Repair, contract – 4,150.00; Howard’s Electric, supply – 374.85; ICC, supply – 100.00; Industrial Systems, Inc., supply – 288.56; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 60.00; JLM Engineering, supply – 1,150.00; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 25,879.79; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 2,573.03; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 142.93; Lake DeSmet Conservation Dist., agreement – 2,561.76; Lariat International Trucks, supply – 41.85; Main Street Glass, supply – 71.28; Metron-Farnier, LLC, supply – 2,410.33; Michelena Automotive, supply – 717.48; Mid American Specialties, supply – 860.88; Mike Ihnat Construction, supply – 1,163.49; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 323.87; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 180.25; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,536.61; Municipal Treatment Equipment, supply – 526.30; Netlogic Systems, supply – 175.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 831.34; The Office, supply – 1,271.30; The Oil Barn, supply – 138.50; Orkin, service – 665.28; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 14,298.64; Pert’s Towing, supply – 50.00; Posy Patch, supply – 27.00; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 36.40; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 851.55; Qwest Communications, service – 2,416.87; Reiman Corp, contract – 414,100.00; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 822.44; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr., supply – 285.85; Rinker Materials, supply – 2,025.00; Rocky Mountain Info. Network, supply – 100.00; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 3,799.95; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,004.00; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 85.18; Sports Lure, supply – 1,262.92; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 168.50; States West Water Resources Co., supply – 11,223.41; Team Chemical, Inc., supply – 2,719.00; Visionary Communications, Inc., supply – 316.75; Volunteers of America, supply – 345.00; Walker, Elaine, supply – 150.00; Waterworks Industries, supply – 6,894.25; WCS Telecom, service – 172.09; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 226.00; Western Municipal Const-WY, contract – 150,304.74; Worthington/Lenhart/Carpenter, supply – 4,142.47; WY Ass’n Municipalities, supply – 300.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 385.00; WY Ass’n/Rural Water Systems, supply - 330.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 3,876.51; Xerox, agreement – 42.26.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

MAYOR
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK