Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes

Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 07/05/06
July 05, 2006
Author: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

July 5, 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 Hancock made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2006. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson with Council members Johnson, Hancock and Holt voting aye. Councilman Anderson abstained from the vote.

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 second reading. Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept the first reading and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.

Norb Lyle, Clear Creek Trail Commission, requested placement of a sign at the Turkey Lane entrance of the Clear Creek Trail. The sign is in recognition of William J. Mentock and his years of service on the Clear Creek trail. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the request to place the sign at the Turkey Lane entrance of the Clear Creek Trail and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.

American Legion Powder River Post #13 requested a liquor license variance for the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo on August 12th & 13th, 2006 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the variance and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.

Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the appointment of Mayor Hepp and John Miller to the Criminal Justice Center Joint Powers Board. Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.

GBP, Inc. dba Century Club requested a liquor license variance for the Big Horn Mountain Festival on July 7, 8 & 9, 2006 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the variance and Councilman Johnson seconded. All Council members voted aye.

Susan Iberlin and Kathy Clements, 4K Subdivision, addressed the Council regarding mosquito spraying. Mayor Hepp explained the current system of spraying for mosquitoes in the Town of Buffalo. Councilman Johnson proposed that citizens who oppose spraying be contacted when the City is spraying in their neighborhoods. Councilman Anderson also proposed that the overall time frame for spraying mosquitoes should be posted in the newspaper.

Councilman Hancock made a motion to accept the code variance for the Shiloh Addition in which HDPE pipe can be used for water service lines instead of copper pipe. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.

RESOLUTION #1237 – A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PERSONNEL POLICY OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO regarding vacation was presented for approval. Councilman Anderson made a motion to approve the resolution with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members present voted aye.

A two-year contract between the City of Buffalo and Jeremy Grimm, City Planner and Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, was presented for approval. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the contract and Councilman Hancock seconded. Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Johnson and Councilman Hancock voted aye with Councilman Anderson abstaining from the vote.

Planning Director, Jeremy Grimm, informed Council that the Engineer’s Estimate for the Walking Bridge Design and installation had been received and funding options for the project were discussed.

Grimm stated that the sewer treatment plant proposals had been received and were being reviewed.

Grimm discussed the workshop with landowners on the Lobban Street project. Councilman Hancock made a motion for Jeremy Grimm to clarify with the landowners the curb and gutter requirements, proceed with a survey, secure a price for the property, and confirm clear title to property. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.

Also discussed was A Public Auction for City lots 1 & 2 of Block 2 of the Railroad Addition that will be held July 26, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall. Larry Brannian will conduct the auction.

In closing, Grimm gave status reports on the Euskaldun Kalea Paving, Northridge Drainage study, Big Horn Mountain Country Coalition and the Building Activity Recap for FY06.

Mike Dahmer, Police Chief, presented his monthly report and evaluation standards from the State that will be used to assess new hires. Dahmer also addressed questions from the Council.

Les Hook, Public Works Director, addressed questions from the Council and proposed extending the waterline on McKinney Street to King Lane with work to be done by Western Municipal Construction. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the extension of the water line and using Western

Municipal Construction as the Contractor. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.

Hook also gave an update on projects on North Adams and North Carrington.

Dennis Kirven, City Attorney, requested approval to pursue collection of an unpaid bill for repairs to the sidewalk in front of the Idlewild Hotel building. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the request and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. 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 Department Head meeting on July 12, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at City 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.

The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Andy Bain, lease – 150.00; Big Horn Mtn Coalition, agreement – 2,000.00; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance – 24,856.00; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 2,536.84; Les Hook, reimbursement – 200.00; Mary Hupy, reimbursement – 200.00; Jefferson Pilot Financial, insurance – 506.34; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 3,270.79; Kenco Enterprises, agreement – 294.00; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance – 140.00; WAMCAT, membership – 40.00; WY Educator’s Benefit Trust, insurance – 138.38.

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

MAYOR
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CITY CLERK