Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 10/17/06
Oct 17, 2006
Author: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 17, 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.
Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2006. Motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson with Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Anderson voting aye. Councilman Johnson abstained from the vote.
Ordinance #1253 - An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the “Big Horn Business Center Addition” to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for third and final reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the third and final reading. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
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 second reading. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the second reading with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members 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 Hancock made a motion to approve the second reading and Councilman Anderson seconded. All Council members voted aye.
Wilma Wallace, Town & Country Garden Club, expressed frustration with gardening in Buffalo due to excess deer population. Mayor Hepp thanked Wallace and the Garden Club for expressing their frustration and advised them that the City was looking into the problem. Councilman Johnson informed the Garden Club that the Animal Control Board has met with Dan Thiele of the Wyoming Game & Fish to discuss options for controlling the deer population in the City. Councilwoman Holt expressed concern over other predators following the deer into Buffalo. Marshall Young expressed that he felt this was a State Department project and that these animals belonged to the State.
Bill & Lynda Ostrom presented to Council pictures and an explanation of the damage done to their car when crossing a street cut on South Burritt Street. Mayor Hepp advised the Ostroms of the requirement by the City for Contractors to maintain street cuts until paving takes place. Hepp also informed the Ostroms that a completed claim form could be submitted to the City’s liability insurance company.
Kathleen Matuska addressed Council about a problem with visibility around the hedge at 312 North Main Street. Matuska explained the history of the home located at this address and the reason for the hedge. Matuska agreed to compromise and remove two feet of the hedge in an effort to improve visibility.
Rod Kessler and Zoe Palczewski made a presentation to Council and Mayor as well as the general public on the upcoming election regarding Amendment B. Kessler and Palczewski also addressed questions from Mayor and Council and the general public.
A request was received from Jay Camino for suggestions of community projects that could be incorporated into a class at Buffalo High School. Councilwoman Holt listed several projects she had received from the Department Heads and Bill Mentock, Clear Creek Trails Commission, added a few more ideas.
A Proclamation declaring November 9, 2006 as “Poppy Day” to remember Veterans and current soldiers was read by Mayor Hepp.
Chris Spencer, Building Inspector, presented his monthly report to Council and addressed questions from Council.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, addressed questions from Council.
Mike Dahmer, Police Chief, presented an IT Support quote from a local business and addressed questions from Council.
Dennis Kirven, City Attorney, presented an Agreement for Sale for a portion of the Hesse property on Lobban Street to be signed by the Mayor.
Planning Director, Jeremy Grimm, informed Council that the State Land Investment Board had recommended a 75% grant for the Sewer Treatment Plant Project that was submitted for Impact Funding. Grimm also informed Council of an apparent misunderstanding between the City of Buffalo and Johnson County regarding fill material from the Tank and Pipeline Project. Les Hook, Public Works Director, recommended selling the rock to the County since it had already been hauled to a new location. Councilman Johnson made a motion to charge .80/cy for the material and Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Grimm informed Council that the County Commissioners had concern with the water from Buffalo flowing into the County and then back into the City and had tabled granting the easement for the proposed Northridge Drainage. City Clerk, Julie Silbernagel, expressed concern with proceeding with the project when no easement had been secured. Councilman Johnson made a motion to present the proposed remediation to the developer of the property. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Other projects discussed by Grimm were the Main Street lighting, the Comprehensive Plan Open House on November 1 at the County Fire Hall and the annexation agreement for the Big Horn Business Center Addition. In closing, Grimm requested the Council approve the bill for the Hesse Property on Lobban Street. Councilman Anderson made a motion to approve the bill with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members voted aye.
Assistant Planner, Colin Betzler, was introduced and he presented a proposed future growth plan for Buffalo and the area within one mile of the City limits.
Mayor Hepp announced that the next Department Head meeting would be held on November 16, 2006. Hepp also reminded Council of the Open House for the Comprehensive Plan on November 1 and the Industrial Siting Process Meeting on October 25.

The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply - 219.21; Advanced Digital Technologies, supply - 59.74; Alltel, service - 872.91; American Linen, supply - 415.08; American Water Works Assn., supply - 75.00; Colin Betzler, supply - 1,711.98; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply - 84.24; Big Horn Mtn. Radio Network, supply - 100.00; Bresnan Communications, service - 111.90; Buckingham Lumber Co., supply - 117.60; Buffalo Bulletin, supply - 1,237.90; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement - 833.75; Buffalo Veterinary Clinic, supply - 37.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply - 187.76; CDW Government, supply - 336.11; Chesbro Electric, supply - 1.180.86; Cooley Images Studio, supply - 9.24; Collins Communication, service – 180.00; Collections, Inc., service - 127.86; CSUS - Foundation, Inc., supply - 85.00; Culligan of Sheridan, supply - 57.50; DPC Industries, supply - 621.88; Dahmer, Mike, supply - 169.81; Desert Mountain Corp., supply - 2,354.38; Dooley & Jelly, service - 4,500.00; FSH Communications, service - 65.00; Gall’s Inc., supply - 86.20; Hach Company, supply - 325.10; ICC, supply - 414.00; Intermountain Construction, supply - 151.20; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply - 60.00; Johnson County Commissioners, supply - 1,575.00; Johnson County Co-op, supply - 416.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply - 3,073.29; Joy Appliance, supply - 196.92; Kirven & Kirven, supply - 135.00; Lariat International Trucks, supply - 118.79; Michelena Automotive, supply - 3,428.01; Mike’s Locksmithing, supply - 40.00; The Mini, supply - 36.50; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply - 945.51; Mtn Plains Heritage Park JPB, supply - 100.00; Mountain Auto, supply - 1,138.82; Netlogic Systems, supply - 1,885.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply - 155.10; Northern WY Mental Health, agreement - 875.00; The Office, supply - 595.92; The Oil Barn, supply - 39.25; Rocky Mountain Power, supply - 12,630.80; Pitney Bowes, supply - 428.09; Postage By Phone, supply - 400.00; Powder River Power Inc., supply - 412.51; Qwest Communications, service - 2,243.81; Reiman Corp, contract - 205,616.08; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply - 78.90; Rocky Mtn. Oilfield Warehouse, supply - 144.00; Ron’s Plumbing, supply - 288.65; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract - 26,362.00; Safety-West, Inc., supply - 26.55; Servall Uniform, supply - 469.00; Julie Silbernagel, supply - 301.26; Silvertip Electric, supply - 920.66; Sports Lure, supply - 136.45; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply - 170.50; States West Water Resources, contract - 22,647.31; Visionary Communications, service - 267.75; Watco, Inc., contract - 7,245.00; WCS Telecom, service - 192.10; Wear Parts, Inc., supply - 146.59; Western Municipal Const - WY, contract - 33,781.59; Wild West Cellular, supply - 339.00; Worthington/Lenhart/Carpenter, contract - 2,145.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement - 385.00; WY Dept of Revenue, supply - 248.41; WY Dept of Transportation, supply - 2.00; WY Educators’ Benefit Trust, insurance - 151.88; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance - 3,517.30; Xerox Corp., supply - 119.11.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

Mayor

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City Clerk