Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 4/17/07
May 15, 2007
Author: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 17, 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 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the April 3, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes. 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 third and final reading. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Ordinance #1271 on third and final reading. City Planner, Colin Betzler, clarified the annexation agreement and recommended the landowners deed the water rights to the City. Councilwoman Holt amended her motion to approve Ordinance #1271 on third and final reading to include the water rights be deeded over to the City. Councilman Johnson 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 third and final reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the ordinance on third and final reading and Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1280 – An Ordinance Amending Section 2-13 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 third and final reading. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Ordinance #1280 on third and final reading and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Bob Snowden, Chairman of the 1% Committee, presented the recommendations for the 1% funding for the next two years. Snowden asked the City to reallocate some of their funding for first year projects to the second year. Snowden also explained the funding recommendations to Mayor and Council.
Mayor Anderson presented the following Board appointment for review and approval: Planning and Zoning Board – one – three year term – Randy Dyess. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the appointment with a second from Councilman Johnson. All Council members voted aye.
Beth Robison, Project Coordinator – Foster Grandparents Program – presented Mayor and Council with information about the Foster Grandparents Program that has been started in the City of Buffalo. Robison explained the program and asked for recommendations and support from the Mayor and Council.
Resolution #1246 – City of Buffalo, Town of Kaycee and Johnson County, Wyoming Joint Resolution – A Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Countywide Consensus List of Impact Projects on Behalf of the Governing Entities of Johnson County for the Purpose of a Mineral Impact Account Grant Application to the State Loan and Investment Board was presented for approval. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution #1246 and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Resolution #1247 – A Resolution Proclaiming May 1, 2007 as Jury Appreciation Day was presented for approval. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the Resolution with a second from Councilman Humphrey. All Council members voted aye.
A Resolution Determining the Amount of Taxes to be Raised for Municipal Purposes for the City of Buffalo, Wyoming for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 – Resolution #1248 – was presented for approval. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Resolution #1248 with a second from Councilman Johnson. All Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1281 – An Ordinance Creating Section 8-14 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Requiring Structures to Have a Key Lock Box Installed on the Exterior of the Structure for Fire Safety Purposes was presented for first reading. Fire Chief, Clarence Gammon, III, explained the purpose of the ordinance and addressed further questions from the Council. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading and Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Ray’s Liquor presented a request for a Catering Permit for the Elk Foundation Banquet on May 5, 2007 to be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Councilman Johnson motioned to approve the request with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members voted aye.
Ben Kirven, City Attorney, informed Council of an agreement between the City of Buffalo and Johnson County regarding extraterritorial enforcement of officers. Kirven also commented on a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Gateway to Buffalo Project and a lease agreement protecting City property. In closing, Kirven clarified the water right deed on the Wesleyan Church Annexation property.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, reported to Council on the Waste Water Treatment Plant house. Hook also reported that City crews were currently busy patching potholes and painting fire hydrants and curbs. Hook also addressed questions from Council regarding the sewer-vac truck, staffing, and miscellaneous budget items.
Police Chief, Mike Dahmer, updated Council on the applications for the Animal Control Officer. Dahmer reported on work the Predatory Control Board is doing in the City and gave an updated status on budget items.
Chris Spencer, Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, consulted with Council on the Western Street storm drainage project and other budget items.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, presented Council with an update on current construction projects and addressed Council questions.
In closing, Mayor Anderson announced upcoming Budget workshops on April 19 & 26, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Anderson also announced the third quarter Budget Report was available at City Hall. Mayor Anderson also informed Council of a Workshop for Mayor & Council with the Planning and Zoning Board on May 16, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 548.81; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 126.03; Alltel, supply – 909.09; American Linen, supply – 450.15; B & W Saws, supply – 15.63; Barcley Enterprises, Inc., supply – 557.07; Colin Betzler, supply – 36.25; Big Horn Mtn. Radio Network, supply – 150.00; Bresnan Communications, supply – 109.90; Buckingham Lumber Co., supply – 23.25; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 1,591.00; Buffalo Chamber/Commerce, agreement – 24,000.00; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 911.00; Bloedorn Lumber of Buffalo, supply – 45.18; CBM Associates, Inc., contract – 297.44; Certified Pool Operators of WY, supply – 295.00; California Contractors’ Supply, supply – 119.80; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 152.02; Chief, supply – 873.97; Chesbro Electric Inc., supply – 45.00; Cole-Parmer Instrument Co., supply – 46.38; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 117.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 48.04; Dahmer, Mike, supply – 124.06; Drs. Foster & Smith, supply – 139.90; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 487.90; Goble Sampson Assoc., supply – 156.05; Hach Company, supply – 3,015.90; Ed Hammer, Inc., supply – 71.32; Hawkins, Inc., supply – 142.80; ICC, supply – 696.90; Intermountain Construction, supply – 110.80; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 60.00; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 40.60; Johnson County Commissioners, supply – 1,095.00; Johnson County Co-Op, supply – 121.75; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 11,250.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 4,366.92; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 6.29; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 100.00; Lariat International Trucks, supply – 150.53; Local Gov’t Liability Pool, agreement – 250.00; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,203.32; The Mini, supply – 191.25; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 3,940.60; Motor Power Equip, supply – 64.76; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,516.93; Mr. R’s Towing, supply – 55.00; Nalco Company, supply – 8,390.40; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 2,936.15; The Office, supply – 585.31; The Oil Barn, supply – 35.00; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 25,278.27; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 2,464.30; Powder River Power of Sheridan, supply – 43.20; Premier Emblem, supply – 344.15; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,779.60; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 182.38; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr., supply – 134.38; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 224.08; Safety-West, Inc., supply – 62.09; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 112.22; Julie Silbernagel, supply – 68.19; Snap On Tools, supply – 23.65; Sports Lure, supply – 159.95; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 119.75; States West Water Resources Co., contract – 2,557.57; Summit Supply Corp, supply – 129.00; Swede’s Fire Ext. Service, supply – 101.50; Team Chemical, Inc., supply – 188.75; Timberline Electric, supply – 589.50; Tri State Truck & Equip, supply – 79.93; Visionary Communications, supply – 267.75; VWR International, supply – 204.27; Watco Inc., contract – 16,310.75; WCS Telecom, supply – 196.85; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 49.11; Western Plains Machinery, supply – 258.32; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 385.00; Wy Dept of Revenue, sales tax – 163.74; WY State Board of Pharmacy, supply – 40.00; WY State Treasurer, agreement – 50.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 1,973.84; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 228.37.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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