Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 10/03/06
October 03, 2006
Author: Julie Silbernagel
CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 3, 2006
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Hepp, Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Anderson, and Councilman Hancock. Councilman Johnson was absent. Mayor Hepp called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2006. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hancock with all Council members voting aye.
A Public Hearing regarding vacation of the alley between lots seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), and ten (10) in block thirty-five (35) of the original city addition was held. Jeremy Grimm, City Planner, explained that this action has been approved and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Hepp questioned Nancy Geehan on the reason for the vacation. Councilwoman Holt questioned the plans for the old building in the area. Councilman Hancock posed questions regarding access to the building and Marshall Young asked how the alley would be split between the landowners. There being no further discussion, Mayor Hepp closed the Public Hearing.
A Public Hearing regarding vacation of the alley between lots three (3), four (4), five (5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), and ten (10) in block eight (8) of the Carwile addition was held. Grimm stated this action has also been approved and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Butch Buell explained the utilities in this area and the intentions of Habitat for Humanity for the property. There being no further discussion, Mayor Hepp closed the Public Hearing.
Ordinance #1267 An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of the Alley Between Lots Seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), and ten (10) in block thirty-five (35) of the original city addition of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for First Reading. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance #1267. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye.
Ordinance #1268 An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of the Alley Between Lots Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Eight (8) of the Carwile Addition to the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for First Reading. Councilman Anderson made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance #1268. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion with all Council members present voting aye.
Tracey Jelly, Dooley and Jelly CPAs, addressed Council with a report on the Agreed Upon Procedures that were performed. Jelly also addressed questions from the Council and Mayor.
Dennis Kirven, City Attorney, explained the history of the Community Development Block Grant and the original intentions of certain agreements. Kirven explained how two liens for the Community Development Block Grant for the Occidental Hotel had been filed and that the first lien should have been cancelled when the second lien was filed. Kirven recommended to Council to cancel the first lien. Kirven also informed Council that Dawn Wexo of the Occidental Hotel had requested the second lien be subordinated to the new financers, Pete Schoonmaker and Ron Burns. Kirven recommended the subordination and again explained the original intention of the grant. In closing, Kirven addressed a letter from Dawn Wexo of the Occidental Hotel requesting the finance charges on the CDBG Loan be waived if the balance is paid in full. Councilman Hancock made a motion to cancel the first lien and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye. Councilman Hancock made a motion to subordinate the second loan to the new financers, Pete Schoonmaker and Ron Burns. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye. Councilman Anderson made a motion to waive the finance charges on the CDBG Loan provided the balance of , 999.82 is paid in full by October 20, 2006. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye.
A request for a Catering Permit was received by Crazy Woman Liquors to sell beer and wine at the Johnson County Fairgrounds for the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Way Out West Oktoberfest from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the permit and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye.
Councilman Anderson made a motion to re-appoint Doyle Kincaid to the Tree Board for a two year term. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye.
Joint Resolution #1240 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A COUNTYWIDE CONSENSUS LIST OF IMPACT PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING ENTITIES OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF A MINERAL IMPACT ACCOUNT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE LOAN AND INVESTMENT BOARD was presented. Mayor Hepp explained the reason for the Resolution and the requirement by the State Land Investment Board to have the Joint Resolution. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the Resolution and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye.
The Lyle Award, An Employee of the Month Award, was presented to Shawna Braley and Deann Meyer for their tremendous efforts throughout the summer and fall.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented an employee evaluation to Mayor and Council. Hook also gave an update on the Lobban Street project and the Spray Park. Mayor Hepp requested a breakdown on the license incentives currently paid to employees. Councilwoman Holt requested this be discussed at the next Department Head Meeting.
Mike Dahmer, Police Chief, presented his monthly report and addressed questions from Council. Dahmer presented a letter from the Governors Office regarding grant funding on the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program. Dahmer also presented a request to block Fetterman Street by Deerfield for a dance on October 31, 2006 for Jr. High students from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant the street closure and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye.
Dennis Kirven, City Attorney, addressed questions regarding his bill for additional work performed on the sale of the Hart street lots. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the bill and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye.
Planning Director, Jeremy Grimm, informed Council that the County Commissioners tabled granting an easement for the proposed Northridge Drainage Project, thereby detaining the project. Grimm also reported the Assistant Planner for the City of Buffalo, Colin Betzler, started work on October 2, 2006. Grimm recapped the project list and application to the State Land Investment Board for impact funding. Jeremy gave an updated status on the Storage Tank project and addressed questions from Councilwoman Holt regarding increased water pressure in town. Jeremy Grimm briefly discussed the status on the Comprehensive Plan, the proposed Sewer Plant and Water Treatment Plant, and the McKinney Street waterline extension. In closing, Grimm informed Council that voicemail has been ordered for City Hall and addressed questions regarding the street light problems.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Bain, Andy, lease 150.00; Betz, Linda, service 398.50; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance 33,175.53; Buffalo Childrens Center, agreement 886.11; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement 2,536.84; Green, Monte, supply 136.50; Hall, Nancy , service 180.00; Hepp, Bruce, supply 125.24; IIMC, supply 91.00; Iron Horse Compressor, supply 1,210.37; Jefferson Pilot Financial Ins., insurance 498.80; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, service- 113,614.50; Joint Powers Fuel, supply 3,178.21; Kirven & Kirven, service 3,587.00; Lindstrom, Michele, supply 30.00; NCPERS, insurance 140.00; Netlogic Systems, supply 8,800.00; Postage By Phone, supply 400.00; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement 1,200.00; Julie Silbernagel, supply 61.30; Visa, supply 1,713.91; WWC Engineering, contract 2,924.90; WY Retirement System, service 18,993.43; WY State Treasurer, supply 60.00.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK