Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 11/07 /06
Nov 14, 2006
Author: Julie Silbernagel
CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 7, 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 Hancock made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2006. Motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson with all Council members voting 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 third and final reading. Councilman Anderson made a motion to approve the third and final 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 third and final Reading. John Orwig, Habitat for Humanity, addressed Council with his plea that Council approve the Alley Vacation thus enabling Habitat for Humanity to make better use of the adjoining property. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the third and final reading and Councilman Anderson seconded. All Council members voted aye.
Wes Johnson, Johnson County Fire Chief, presented a request for a written agreement for the County Fire Department to use water from City fire hydrants in emergency situations. Johnson stated that Public Works Director, Les Hook, would be holding training sessions on proper use of the fire hydrants. Councilman Hancock made a motion for the Mayor to sign the written agreement and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
An agreement for transfer of two county roads from Johnson County to the City of Buffalo was presented for the Mayors signature. The following two roads were presented for transfer: McKinney Street, formerly in the abandoned Chaplines Addition beginning on North Main Street extending East to the West side of the North Bypass, and extending another 480 feet East from the East side of the North Bypass and French Creek Road, also known as Johnson County Road No. 91.5, from the point beginning at DeSmet Street continuing to the Northwest a distance of 830 feet. After a brief discussion Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the transfer. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock requested permission from Council to place an additional antenna in the City of Buffalo that would service the Fire Department pagers. Hancock informed Council of problems with the current system and presented a plan for future emergency notification to the public. Council agreed to grant permission for placement of the antenna.
Councilman Hancock also presented a need for people interested in serving on a committee to oversee the Ice Skating Rink in the park. All Council members were in agreement and agreed to place an advertisement in the paper.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, reported on recent vandalism to downtown light poles and addressed questions from Council. Hook also informed Council that approximately 600 feet of waterline in the green belt area was currently being replaced.
Mike Dahmer, Police Chief, presented his monthly report and gave an update on the Wyolink Grant application process and intended use of the grant. Chief Dahmer also reported on the Christmas Parade plans and requests from the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce.
Planning Director, Jeremy Grimm, requested a motion regarding putting the Northridge Drainage project out for bid or to buy the materials and hire a contractor to perform the work. Councilman Johnson expressed concern over just picking a contractor and losing the competitive bidding process. After much discussion Councilman Hancock made a motion for the City to buy the materials and to send a letter out to Contractors requesting interest in the project and defining the scope of work. Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Grimm informed Council that the Teal Grant for sidewalks to the school had been approved. Grimm also requested a motion to submit a grant request for the Safe Routes to School Grant for additional sidewalks in the area. After a lengthy discussion Councilman Johnson made a motion to authorize Grimm to submit the application and Councilman Anderson seconded. All Council members voted aye. Mayor Hepp requested an Engineering firm look at surveying the Gatchell and Brock Street areas for sidewalk placement.
In closing, Grimm reminded Council of a Workforce Housing Meeting on November 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. and gave a status report on the Main Street Lights.
Dennis Kirven, City Attorney, reminded Council of the upcoming Veterans Day activities.
Mayor Hepp announced that the next Department Head meeting would be held on November 16, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. Hepp also announced the City employees would be decorating a float for the Christmas Parade on December 1, 2006. Hepp also announced that the Annual Appreciation Dinner would be held on December 16, 2006.
Councilwoman Holt suggested giving turkey gift certificates to all employees for Thanksgiving. All Council members approved.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Bain, Andy, lease 150.00; Betz, Linda, service 398.50; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance 33,575.49; Buffalo Bulletin, supply 37.00; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement 2,536.84; Fremont County Seminars, supply 170.00; Gallant, Joyce, supply 60.00; Hall, Nancy, service 225.00; Johnson County Library, agreement 7,000.00; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, service 13,285.50; Johnson County Treasurer, taxes 600.01; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply 3,118.13; North Wyoming Insurance, insurance 36.00; Postage By Phone, supply 400.00; John E. Reid & Assoc., supply 550.00; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract 50,316.77; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement 1,200.00; Julie Silbernagel, supply 210.00; Cameron Simeral, supply 54.75; Visa, supply 1,663.11; Watco, Inc., contract 55,654.12; WWC Engineering, contract 4,546.62; WY Assn Municipalities, supply 271.00; WY Educators Benefit Trust, insurance 354.38; WY Retirement System, retirement 17,928.90; WY State Treasurer, service 40.00.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk