Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 6/19/07
Jun 22, 2007
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 19, 2007
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Anderson, Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Humphrey, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Johnson. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the June 5, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1283 – An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the “White Buffalo Addition” to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for third and final reading. Chris Spencer, Building Inspector, addressed Council’s question regarding final height dimensions of the proposed building at this sight. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the third and final reading with a second from Councilwoman Holt. All Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1282 - An Ordinance Providing an Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 was presented for third and final reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to pass Ordinance #1282 on third and final reading with additional expense for a line locator and curb and gutter in the sidewalks to school project. Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1284 – An Ordinance Amending those Sections for the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that generally provides the requirements for buildings was presented for second reading.
Ordinance #1285 – An Ordinance Amending that Section of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that generally provides for obstruction of intersections by hedge, fence, wall or any other structure was presented for second reading.
Ordinance #1286 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 5A of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that generally provides for building contractors was presented for second reading.
Ordinance #1287 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 7 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that generally provides for electricity was presented for second reading.
Ordinance #1288 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 11 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that generally provides for gas was presented for second reading.
Ordinance #1289 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 18 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that generally provides for plumbing and steam fitting was presented for second reading.
Bob Wagner requested clarification on the ordinances which was addressed by Building Inspector, Chris Spencer. Spencer also drew Council’s attention to an amendment on Ordinance #1285.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinances #1284, #1285, #1286, #1287, #1288 and #1289 on second reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Steve Swett, First United Methodist Church, addressed Council about a tree recently planted in front of the church that is in the City easement and asked permission to allow the tree to remain. A brief discussion regarding City easements and view obstructions followed. Councilwoman Holt suggested allowing the tree to remain until the tree grew big enough to obstruct views. All council members were in agreement.
A letter request from Gary Peterson, Big Horn Mountain Festival, was received requesting dumpsters at the fairgrounds during the Festival on July 6th, 7th, and 8th. After input from Public Works Director, Les Hook, Councilwoman Holt made a motion to grant the request and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
The St. Francis Animal Shelter operational agreement was presented for Council approval and the Mayor’s signature. Olin Turner addressed Council on the past success of this agreement and requested approval again this year. Councilman Hancock made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
A letter request to solicit employee membership was received from AFLAC. Councilman Johnson suggested information be given to employees to see if the employees are interested before a meeting is called.
The bid results for the Western Street Storm Sewer project were presented. After a brief discussion Councilman Johnson made a motion to award the bid to the apparent low bidder, Hot Iron Inc., for the amount of $248,008.28. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Anderson read a proclamation announcing June 22, 2007 as Don Kraen Day in the City of Buffalo. Mayor Anderson then presented a plaque and the proclamation to Don Kraen for twenty-five years of service on the planning and zoning commission.
Police Chief, Mike Chapman, updated the Council on the successful 3 on 3 basketball tournament and the new radar speed sign. Chapman also announced the new Animal Control Officer would be reporting to work July 1, 2007 and the new dispatcher would be starting around July 1st. Chapman addressed questions from Council regarding better lighting at the Criminal Justice Center and accepted praise for the foot patrol in the downtown area.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, informed Council on the status of the Spray Park, the manhole for septic system cleanouts, the Hot Mix plant and the Water Treatment Plant Expansion progress. Hook requested permission to hire an additional full-time employee and an additional part-time employee. Hook answered questions regarding whether his budget included these additional employees. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to grant the requested permission with a second from Councilman Hancock. Council members Hancock, Holt and Humphrey voted aye with Councilman Johnson voting nay.
In closing, Hook addressed questions from Council regarding trees damaged in the wind, the mosquito spraying and a possible water leak.
Ben Kirven, City Attorney, addressed questions from Council regarding security deposits and renters’ agreements for use of City owned houses.
Chris Spencer, Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, requested approval from Council for two change orders and to sign the Certificate of final completion on the tank/pipeline project. Spencer informed Council that the project is entering the warranty period and has been advertised for final payment. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the change orders and to sign the certificate of final completion. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye. In closing, Spencer addressed questions from Council regarding weeds and hedge trimming.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, reviewed his list of major projects with the Council. Betzler addressed questions from Council regarding the TEAL Bridge Grant and the SLIB meeting on June 21, 2007.
Ralph Johnson thanked the Mayor for getting the flag flying over the Criminal Justice Center again and requested a replacement flag be kept on hand in the future.
In closing, Mayor Anderson announced the Employee Picnic would be held Friday, June 29, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in Washington Park.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,063.61; Ace Radiator Service, supply – 905.77; Advanced Digital Technologies, supply – 131.43; Alltel, supply – 1,011.86; American Linen, supply – 699.53; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 136.16; Bierschbach, equipment – 18,190.00; Big Horn Hydraulics, supply – 1,464.56; Big Horn Veterinary, supply – 103.24; Big Horn Welding, Inc., supply – 40.80; Big Horn Mtn. Radio Network, supply – 150.00; Blakeman Propane, Inc., supply – 963.00; Bresnan Communications, supply – 112.85; Buckingham Lumber Co., supply – 709.42; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,660.30; Buffalo Golf Club, agreement – 2,925.49; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 1,180.57; CBM Associates, contract – 353.60; Caselle, Inc., agreement – 1,115.00; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., contract – 26,147.80; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 477.22; Chief, supply – 313.00; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 76.24; Cloud Peak.net, supply – 80.94; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Cox Fencing & Supply – 331.60; Collections, Inc., supply – 60.00; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 135.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 90.49; DPC Industries, Inc., supply – 1,099.75; Dahmer, Mike, supply – 110.36; DEW Limited Liability Company, supply – 2,422.00; Drive Train Industries, supply – 98.69; Energy Laboratories, Inc., supply – 438.25; Fiberpipe, supply – 179.85; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; Gall’s Inc, supply – 248.95; Gases Plus, supply – 55.81; Glock, Inc., supply – 948.00; Grainger, supply – 548.10; Hach Company, supply – 224.06; Homax Oil, supply – 878.84; Hydro Construction Co., Inc., contract – 235,330.22; ICC, supply – 432.75; Industrial Systems, Inc., supply – 1,326.84; Intermountain Construction, supply – 1,240.50; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 60.00; JLM Engineering, service – 2,930.15; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 187.50; Johnson County Co-Op, supply – 57.09; Joint Powers Board, agreement – 128.06; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 2,642.94; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 19.98; Kois Brothers Equipment Co., supply – 410.09; Local Gov’t Liability Pool, insurance – 20,866.00; MTR Ranch Supply, Inc., supply – 15.95; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,097.38; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 1,052.10; Mountain Auto, supply – 876.53; Mr. R’s Towing, supply – 90.00; Municipal Treatment Equipment, supply – 414.00; 9-1-1 Magazine, supply – 26.95; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 450.15; Northern WY Mental Health, agreement – 875.00; The Office, supply – 979.64; The Oil Barn, supply – 38.00; Overhead Door Company, supply – 1,419.50; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 12,785.01; Peden’s Inc., supply – 41.16; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Powder River Power of Sheridan, supply – 5.40; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 727.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 1,960.06; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 289.00; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 802.25; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 1,061.43; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 32,840.64; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 6,563.76; Saxbury, Harvey, supply – 199.00; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 112.50; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 595.30; Snap On Tools, supply – 14.20; Sports Lure, supply – 1,228.66; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 245.50; Top End Auto Machine, supply – 457.28; VFW Post 2469, supply – 20.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 267.75; VWR International, Inc., supply – 2,747.14; Watco, Inc., supply – 1,418.58; WCS Telecom, supply – 230.27; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 38.50; Wild West Cellular, supply – 203.00; WY Agricultural License System, supply – 100.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 633.00; Wyoming IS Recycling Tires, supply – 5,306.40; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 42.26; Yeager Plumbing & Heating, supply – 60.00.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

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