Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 12/19/06
Jan 5, 2007
Author: Julie Silbernagel
CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 19, 2006
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Hepp, Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Anderson. Councilman Johnson was absent. Mayor Hepp called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Hepp questioned City Attorney, Dennis Kirven, about procedure on approving the November 21, 2006 meetings as there was not a quorum of Council members from the original meeting present at this meeting. Kirven advised that Council members present had the authority to approve the minutes from the November 21, 2006 meeting. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the November 21, 2006 Council minutes. Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the December 5, 2006 Council meeting minutes and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye.
A Public Hearing was held for an Economic Development Planning Only Grant for the purpose of studying Buffalo Main Street for downtown business development. Jeremy Grimm, Planning Director, gave an overview of the Grant. Colin Betzler, Assistant Planner, expressed his support of the City submitting an application for this grant. Mayor Hepp also stated his support on this study. Councilwoman Holt questioned Grimm as to what this study hoped to accomplish. Grimm felt this study was needed to know what businesses are needed on Main Street. There being no adverse comments the Public Hearing was closed.
Ordinance No. 1269 An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the Hatch Addition to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for second reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to accept the second reading of Ordinance No. 1269 and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye.
Resolution #1241 A Resolution of the Town of Buffalo, Wyoming Authorizing the Mayor of the Town of Buffalo and his Agents to Submit to the Wyoming Business Council an Application for the Planning Only Community Development Block Grant for the Application Period Ending February 1st, 2007 was presented for approval. Councilman Anderson made a motion to approve Resolution #1241 with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members present voted aye.
The Insurance Renewal from North Wyoming Insurance was presented to Council for approval. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the renewal and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye.
Larry Hoffman presented a request on behalf of the City Liquor License Holders for extended the hours for the sale of Liquor on December 31, 2006 and August 12, 2007 until 2:00 a.m. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to grant the request. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye.
A letter from the Department of Environmental Quality regarding landfill monitoring was discussed. The letter states the City of Buffalo has ninety days to propose a plan on monitoring ground water contamination to the DEQ. Planning Director, Grimm, explained to Council what he felt the DEQ was requesting and stated that there is state aid available to help with this process.
Mayor Hepp presented a Proclamation to Dennis Kirven, City Attorney, proclaiming January 3, 2007 as Dennis Kirven Day. Kirven thanked the Council and Mayor for the privilege to work with the City for the past thirty-two years.
Chris Spencer, Building Inspector, presented his monthly report to Council and reported on his upcoming Holiday schedule.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, reported that all systems were online from the new tank and pipeline project. Hook also requested additional monies for the purchase of a tire machine for large equipment due to safety concerns. Hook also addressed questions from Council and Mayor regarding parking signs on Main Street and the fence for the new Spray Park facility.
Mike Dahmer, Police Chief, gave an update on the Wyolink Grant and explained this grant was for the statewide radio system. Dahmer informed Council that the Criminal Justice Center Joint Powers
Board had elected to use wireless service. Dahmer also gave an update on the building maintenance needs at the Criminal Justice Center.
Planning Director, Jeremy Grimm, reported that the City of Buffalo had received a grant for Safe Routes to School from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to be used for sidewalks to the schools on Burritt Street. Mayor Hepp thanked WYDOT and Ron Williams, Resident Engineer, for the grant.
Grimm also reported a meeting with Rothberg, Tamburini, and Winsor regarding final design on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion would be held at City Hall on December 20, 2006.
In closing Grimm informed Council that all the street lights on Main Street are now working and that the City was unsuccessful in getting the grant for placement of the Walking Bridge donated by the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
Mayor Hepp announced that the WAM Winter Workshop is being held in Cheyenne January 17-19, 2007. Hepp informed Council that a reception for the Northeast Wyoming Municipal leaders was being held on January 17, 2006 at the Hitching Post in Cheyenne. Hepp also announced that City Hall would be closing at noon on Friday, December 22, 2006 and would be closed on Monday, December 25, 2006. In closing, Hepp gave an update on Councilman Johnsons status after his recent surgery.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply 428.97; Advanced Digital Technologies, supply 37.28; Alltel, supply 977.12; American Linen, supply 549.25; Anderson Highway Signs, supply 383.16; ATCO International, supply 367.50; Brenntag Pacific, supply 774.40; Bresnan Communications, service 109.90; Buffalo Bulletin, supply 1,537.15; Buffalo Childrens Center, agreement 2,175.94; Bloedorn Lumber, supply 84.08; California Contractors Supply, supply 108.00; Caselle, Inc., agreement 1,062.00; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply 328.03; Chesbro Electric, supply 45.00; Collins Communication, supply 180.00; Collections, Inc., supply 56.82; Culligan, supply 111.00; Drive Train Industries, supply 556.10; Emblem Enterprises, supply 329.12; Energy Equipment & Supply, supply 1,417.03; Fiberpipe, supply 179.85; FSH Communications, service 65.00; Grainger, supply 220.26; Hach Company, supply 1,715.06; Huber & Assoc, supply 285.00; ICC, supply 471.50; Industrial Engine Service, supply 26.42; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply 80.00; Johnson County Co-Op, supply 472.15; Joint Powers Fuel, supply 3,219.74; Joy Appliance, supply 2,874.67; Kirven & Kirven, supply 110.00; Knebel Body & Paint, supply 1,013.00; Lawson Products, Inc., supply 70.57; Michelena Automotive, supply 3,381.98; The Mini, supply 56.00; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply 3,399.20; Mountain Auto, supply 554.74; Mountain States Lighting, supply 4,940.00; NCPERS Group Life, insurance 140.00; North Wyoming Insurance, insurance 60,515.00; Novus Auto Glass, supply 45.00; The Office, supply 1,326.58; The Oil Barn, supply 102.75; Rocky Mountain Power, supply 12,626.38; Pedens Inc., supply 42.41; Postage By Phone, supply 496.81; Public Safety Warehouse, supply 427.45; QA Balance Services, supply 646.00; Qwest Communications, supply 1,980.80; Reimann Oil Company, supply 184.00; Roberts Services, Inc., supply 1,090.00; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Center, supply 241.04; Rocky Mountain Oilfield Warehouse, supply 477.60; Rons Plumbing, supply 414.28; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply 86.80; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply 65.00; Team Chemical, Inc., supply 2,538.02; Trans Equipment & Supply, supply 354.90; Visionary Communications, supply 267.75; WCS Telecom, supply 145.92; Western Plains Machinery, supply 169.41; Wild West Cellular, supply 35.00; Worthington/Lenhart/Carpenter, contract 17,992.57; W.W.Q & P.C.A., supply 490.00; WY Assn Municipalities, supply 5,073.00; Wy Child Support Enforcement, agreement 385.00; WY Assn/Rural Water Systems, supply 235.00; WY Workers Compensation, insurance 3,589.60; Xerox Corporation, supply 42.26.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk