Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 2/20/07
Feb 28, 2007
Author: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2007

The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Anderson, Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Humphrey. Councilman Johnson was present via speakerphone. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and asked that gentlemen remove their hats and all cell phones be turned off. Mayor Anderson then led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the February 6, 2007 Council minutes. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.

A Public Hearing was held for the Liquor License Transfer from the Estate of GBP, Inc. dba Century Club to JCE, Inc. dba Century Club. Councilwoman Holt recused herself from the topic due to conflict of interest. There being no public comment Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the transfer. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and Council Members Hancock, Humphrey and Johnson voted aye with Councilwoman Holt abstaining.

Ordinance #1270 – An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the “Sunset Business Park Addition” to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for third and final reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to pass the third and final reading. Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.

Ordinance #1272 – An Ordinance Providing for the Re-zoning of Certain Lands within the Park Addition to the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for third and final reading. Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept the third and final reading and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.

Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance #1273 – An Ordinance Providing for the Subdivision of Phase 2 of the “Shiloh Addition” of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.

Ordinance #1274 – An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the “Twin Lakes Addition” to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for second reading. Public Comment was received from Geoff Jensen, David Goehring, Marilyn Novotny, Gary Marshall, Tim Sullivan, Clint Langer, Bob Springer, Mark Christenson, Ellen Kirven, Karen Buffington and Bill Omohundro regarding this annexation. A lengthy discussion followed regarding density and water rights. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to table the second reading until independent legal counsel and an appraisal of the water rights had been obtained. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye.

Ordinance #1275 – An Ordinance Providing for the Re-zoning of Certain Lands Within the Carwile Addition to the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for second reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the second reading and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.

Ordinance #1276 – An Ordinance Creating Section 2-16.1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Providing for the Procedure for Filling Vacancies and Providing an Effective Date Thereon was presented for second reading. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the second reading and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. A brief discussion followed with Public Comment from Tonia Hanson regarding further review of this process. Council members Holt and Hancock voted aye with Council members Johnson and Humphrey voting nay. Mayor Anderson voted aye and the ordinance was approved for second reading.

Marilyn Connolly, Homeland Security, approached Council regarding establishing a current Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Connolly stated the purpose of the plan, informed Council of an upcoming Public Hearing, and requested an updated list of hazards for the City of Buffalo and Johnson County.

Linda Irish, Buffalo Children’s Center Director, presented a Building Maintenance request in the amount of $2,557.79 to repair the City owned building. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the request and Councilman Hancock seconded. All Council members voted aye.

The Agreement between the City of Buffalo, Johnson County Commissioners, and Johnson County Fire District was reviewed. Councilwoman Holt stated the agreement was never intended to be interpreted that the City of Buffalo water supply be listed as the primary source of fire suppression for subdivisions within 5 miles of the City limits. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to void the agreement and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. Keith Neustel clarified that the City water transmission system was the proposed fire suppression source not the tank on French Creek Road, specifically. City Fire Chief, Gomer Gammon, advised that the potential was there for this agreement to be misused and encouraged Council to void the agreement. All Council members voted aye.

Resolution #1244 – A Resolution Authorizing the Creation of an Entrance Sign and Gateway Area to the City of Buffalo, According to the Plans Provided by Peaks to Plains Consulting Firm and Incorporating Sculptures Created by Local Artists Hugh Jennings and Michael Thomas. City Planner, Jeremy Grimm, answered questions from Council regarding location and a sprinkler system. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the resolution and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.

Chris Spencer, Building Inspector, presented a summary of building permits as compared to past years.

Ben Kirven, City Attorney, informed Council that State Statute clearly defines four (4) unexcused absences as the limit before action should be taken to vacate an office. Kirven explained that Ordinance #1276 was a policy that the City of Buffalo needed in order to define a vacancy.

Les Hook, Public Works Director, informed Council that the street sweeper had been repaired over the winter but would be back out on the streets starting Wednesday. Hook also addressed questions from Council regarding street painting.

Mike Dahmer, Police Chief, presented Council with a copy of the Wyolink Grant information and a diagram of the new Clear Creek School and traffic flow in this area.

Planning Director, Jeremy Grimm, advised Council that the final report on the Waste Water Treatment Plant was approximately $8.3 million and the next step would be to design the project. Grimm also reported that the opening date for the Water Treatment Plant bidding had been moved to March 14, 2007.

Grimm then gave an update on the status of Sidewalks to Schools and the proposed Garland Annexation.

In closing, Grimm reminded Council and Mayor of the State of the City speech, the upcoming 1% request meetings and the Commerce Park Joint Powers Board meeting.

The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 137.88; Ace Radiator Service, supply – 162.50; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 65.55; Alltel, service – 995.28; American Linen, supply – 564.45; American Water Works Ass’n, supply – 56.50; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 619.45; Big Horn Welding, supply – 94.80; Bolinger Welding, supply – 1,771.67; Bresnan Communications, service – 112.85; Buffalo Bulletin, service – 1,798.20; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 968.73; Buffalo Gardens, supply – 35.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 71.23; California Contractor’s Supply, supply – 287.64; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 414.50; Cole-Parmer Instrument Co., supply – 1,743.38; Collins Communication, service – 180.00; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 84.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 56.53; Dahmer, Mike, supply – 227.97; Dell Marketing, supply – 1,159.06; Desava Furniture Mart, supply – 209.00; E & G Terminal, supply – 403.94; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 252.60; Endress & Hauser,Inc., supply – 188.51; Faris Machinery Company, supply – 326.59; FSH Communications, service – 65.00; Grainger, supply – 87.82; Hach Company, supply – 5,715.80; Howard’s Electric, Inc., supply – 1,565.85; Industrial Systems, Inc., supply – 1,848.24; Intermountain Construction, supply – 573.25; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 60.00; Johnson County Co-Op, supply – 852.07; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 3,332.40; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 415.25; Law Enforcement Systems, Inc., supply – 116.00; Lawson Products, Inc., supply – 205.77; LowCostBatteries.com, Inc., supply – 24.90; Marini Diesel, Inc., supply – 1,279.34; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,566.67; Mid American Specialties, supply – 823.30; The Mini, supply – 128.20; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 5,037.87; Mountain Auto, supply – 397.04; Nalco Company, supply – 279.34; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 1,500.46; North Wyoming Insurance, supply – 100.00; The Office, supply – 630.83; The Oil Barn, supply – 38.50; The Old Dominion Brush, supply – 238.40; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 14,361.84; Postage By Phone, supply – 408.97; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 171.30; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,768.49; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 54.70; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr., supply – 124.82; Rockhurst University, supply – 399.00; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 541.73; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 944.40; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 110.34; Silk Screen Creations, supply – 175.00; Sports Lure, supply – 69.00; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 128.25; TW Enterprises, Inc., supply – 828.64; Teton County Sheriff’s Office, supply – 275.00; Ultramax, supply – 957.00; Visionary Communications, Inc., service – 267.75; VWR International Inc., supply – 270.35; Watco, Inc., supply – 14,169.14; WCS Telecom, supply – 185.85; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 89.75; Wild West Cellular, supply – 53.00; Worthington/Lenhart/Carpenter, contract – 8,843.75; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 385.00; WY Conf. of Building Officials, supply – 50.00; WY Conf. of Municipal Courts, supply – 100.00; WY Dept of Transportation, supply – 2.00; WY Machinery Co., supply – 124.31; WY Water Assoc., supply – 200.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, agreement – 3,393.01; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 42.26.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.





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