Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 4/03/07
Apr 6, 2007
Author: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 3, 2007
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Anderson, Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Hancock, Councilman Humphrey, and Councilman Johnson. 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.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to correct the March 20, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes to read that the no Mayor’s Appointments were made at the last Council Meeting. Hancock stated that these employees were hired or promoted to fill positions that had never been appointed positions. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1271 – An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the “Wesleyan Church Addition” to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for second reading. Bruce Hepp questioned Council about the continuation of Mathers Street and fire protection to this property. Ron Williams, representative for the Wesleyan Church, stated the church had been through all the channels that the City had asked and explained that Hogerson and DeSmet Streets carry the traffic in this area of the town. Williams added that the Wesleyan Church should only be required to ensure fire protection on this property and not the complete North side of town. City Planner, Colin Betzler, clarified that since there will be no subdivision process on this property the City will have to rely on the permitting process to ensure that the City’s needs are addressed. Craig Wetterlund, representative for the Wesleyan Church, explained the Church’s intention for waterlines and fire protection. Councilman Hancock made a motion to pass second reading of Ordinance #1271 with a second from Councilwoman Holt. 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 third and final reading. Mark Christensen, developer, addressed Council and stressed that his firm was open to suggestions and further discussion by all parties involved on this project. Marshall Young encouraged Council to table this annexation until the water dispute had been resolved. Chris Wages, independent legal Counsel for the City, encouraged Council to table the annexation until the Complaint for Declaratory Relief had been settled. Councilwoman Holt motioned to table Ordinance #1274 indefinitely and remove it from the Agenda until an answer was received from Fourth Judicial District Court. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Ordinance #1277 – An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the “Garland Addition” to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming on third and final reading. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1278 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2B of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to the Clear Creek Development Commission and Amending the Official Name of the Commission, the Geographical Jurisdiction of the Commission and the Legal Scope and Responsibility of the Commission was presented for second reading. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance # 1279 – An Ordinance Amending Section 21-6.1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Concerning the Plat Submission Procedure and Requirements. Colin Betzler, City Planner, explained the ordinance and the lengthened time frame for plat submission. There being no second the motion did not pass. Councilman Hancock made a motion to waive the second reading and proceed to the third and final reading of Ordinance #1279. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1280 – An Ordinance Amending that Section of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that Generally Provides the Requirements for Reading Ordinances, Resolutions and Bylaws was presented for second reading. City Attorney, Ben Kirven, explained the purpose of the ordinance to bring the City ordinance in line with state statutes. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1280 on second reading and Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
A Proclamation celebrating “Hearts Build Homes” on April 15, 2007 for Habitat for Humanity was read by Mayor Anderson and presented to Colleen Payne of Habitat for Humanity.
Bill Mentock, Clear Creek Trails, presented a map that had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and requested that the City adopt this map as the official City Trails Map. Councilman Hancock made a motion to adopt the Master Trails Map with a second from Councilman Johnson. All Council members voted aye.
Mayor Anderson presented the following Board appointment for review and approval: Buffalo/Johnson County Joint Powers Board – one – unexpired term – Colin Betzler. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the appointment with a second from Councilman Johnson. All Council members voted aye.
Keith Neustel, Grizzly Engineering, presented a request for approval of the County Tuff’s Acres subdivision. Neustel explained that this subdivision needed City approval as it was within one mile of the City limits. Councilman Johnson made a motion to allow the Mayor to sign the plat and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Mayor Anderson addressed a letter from the Discover Historic Buffalo organization requesting approval for donating three or four tables to “Crazy Woman Square”. The tables would be furnished by Bloedorn Lumber and Clark Chesbro’s Buffalo High School Students. Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept the project with a second from Councilman Humphrey. All Council members voted aye.
Ben Kirven, City Attorney, addressed Council regarding verbiage on tabling Ordinance #1274.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, addressed Council with a request from Contractors to use poly pipe since it has already been approved in the Shiloh Subdivision. Bruce Hepp suggested Council require meter pits and radio read water meters as well. Council decided this request needed to be addressed with an Ordinance. Hook also accepted praise from Council for efforts during the recent blizzard.
Police Chief, Mike Dahmer, announced that the Animal Control Officer had resigned and the City would be advertising for the position. Council also complemented the Police Department for their efforts during the blizzard.
Chris Spencer, Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, presented a recap of the projects that he is handling. Spencer presented a change order in the amount of $4,000 for the contract on the monitoring wells at the old landfill. Spencer explained the change order would change the size of the pipe to receive better readings on information required by the Department of Environmental Quality. Councilman Hancock made a motion to allow the Mayor to sign the change order and Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye. Spencer also announced that the application for permit to build the Water Treatment Plant Expansion had been returned for correction and advised Council on what is being done to further this project.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, presented Council with his list of projects and addressed Council questions.
Bruce Hepp encouraged Council to use the tools available to them through the permitting process to ensure the City’s needs were met in regards to the Wesleyan Church Annexation. Hepp also encouraged a traffic study on Hogerson Street.
Al Weeden expressed concern with storm drainage off the Wesleyan Church Annexation Property into his business property.
Councilman Johnson requested approval from Council to pursue additional health insurance quotes. All Council members were in agreement.
In closing, Mayor Anderson announced upcoming Budget workshops on April 5, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. and April 10,2007 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. Additional Budget Workshops are scheduled for April 19, 2007 and April 26, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Anderson also announced the State Land Investment Board Meeting on April 5, 2007. In addition, Mayor Anderson announced the meeting with Marilyn Connolly, Emergency Management Coordinator, on April 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the County Fire Hall to discuss operations during the recent blizzard.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Betz, Linda, service – 398.50; BlueCross/Blue Shield, insurance – 35,813.04; Bozeman Trail Steakhouse, supply – 279.58; Bresnan Communications, supply – 109.90; Buffalo Golf Club, agreement – 17,325.00; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 2,536.84; CBM Associates, Inc.,contract – 1,341.34; Hall, Nancy, service – 180.00; Johnson County, supply – 61.73; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, supply – 11,108.50; Joint Powers Fuel Supply, supply – 2,598.77; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance – 172.00; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 188,278.14; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,200.00; States West Water Resources, contract – 6,940.60; Visa, supply – 690.45; WWC Engineering, contract – 540.11; WY Educators’ Benefit Trust, insurance – 700.88; WY Retirement System, retirement – 17,658.04.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

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