Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 6/05/07
Jun 8, 2007
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 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 May 15, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Johnson and Councilman Humphrey voted aye. Councilman Hancock abstained.
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 second reading. Councilman Johnson requested clarification on the City Code requirements for fire suppression and City fire fighting capabilities on three story buildings. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the second reading with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1282 - An Ordinance Providing an Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 was presented for second reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to pass Ordinance #1282 on second reading with the addition of the carryover from the YMCA air ventilation project that will not be completed this fiscal year. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Dianne Urruty, Learning Tree Christian School Director, requested City support on a Community Development Block Grant and addressed questions from Mayor and Council. David Spencer, Wyoming Business Council, addressed questions about the grant application process. Councilwoman Holt again expressed concern with spending public money on private enterprise. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the City support on a Community Development Block Grant with a second from Councilman Hancock. Councilman Hancock and Councilman Johnson voted aye with Councilman Humphrey and Councilwoman Holt voting against the City support. Mayor Anderson broke the tie with a vote for the City support.
In new business, Mayor Anderson read a proclamation proclaiming June 11, 2007 as Jim Gatchell Day in the City of Buffalo.
Sandy O’Dell, Karen Kocourek, and Penny Laird, Child Development Center Region II, presented the history of the Child Development Center in Buffalo and requested City land be donated for their new facility. Ben Kirven, City Attorney, clarified whether land was being given to the Child Development Center or simply provided to use as a building site. Councilman Hancock made a motion for the City to provide a site for the new Child Development Center facility with Councilwoman Holt seconding the motion. Councilman Johnson, Councilman Hancock and Councilwoman Holt voted aye with Councilman Humphrey voting nay.
A letter request from Karen Hendricks, representative of The Trikes, requesting to shut down Main Street for the Annual Trikers Parade on August 4, 2007 was reviewed. Council members would like the Trikes to check with the Wyoming Department of Transportation before council approval is granted.
A letter request from Ray’s Liquor to change the location of the dispensing room to an alternate location within the same building was reviewed. Councilwoman Holt motioned to table this decision until the dimensions of the dispensing room were provided. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
A letter request from Smokey Wildeman, Big Horn Mountain Radio Network, was reviewed for use of Prosinski Park for the dance during the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo on August 10, 2007. Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant the request and Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Chris Spencer, Building Inspector, presented ordinances amending the Code Book regarding the building process for Council approval. Spencer explained each ordinance and the reasons for changes to the Code Book.
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 first 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 first reading. Craig Wetterlund expressed concern with the obstruction of intersections by hedge and called to Council’s attention a particular hedge obstructing views.
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 first 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 first 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 first 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 first reading.
Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Ordinances #1284, #1285, #1286, #1287, #1288 and #1289 on first reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Ben Kirven, City Attorney, updated Council on the Northridge Storm Water Mitigation and addressed questions.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented to Council the bid results for a 3 ½ CY 4-wheel drive loader. Councilman Hancock made a motion to accept the bid by Honnen Equipment Company in the amount of $153,068.00. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Hook also gave an update on the Spray Park project, the flushing of City water lines, and the painting of curbs and crosswalks. Hook requested an additional crosswalk on Main Street. After a brief discussion Councilman Johnson motioned to approve an additional crosswalk and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
In closing, Hook addressed questions from Council regarding No Parking areas and the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Police Chief, Mike Chapman, presented his monthly report to Council and requested approval on Resolution #1249 – A Resolution to Amend the Departmental Rules and Regulations for the Police Department, Buffalo, Wyoming by Creating an Amended section 3.000 Rules Governing Conduct of Disciplinary Investigations. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the Resolution and Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Chief Chapman also recommended granting the 15 minute loading/unloading zone in front of the Occidental Hotel for a 3-month trial period. Chapman informed Council that the Police Department had applied for a 3-year Federal Grant for speed enforcement, the Bicycle Safety Program has begun, and the D.A.R.E. Graduation would be on June 11th.
Chris Spencer, Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, reviewed his list of major projects with the Council and requested clarification on the height requirements for building. A lengthy discussion followed. Spencer also presented a recap of Building Permits year-to-date and addressed questions from Council.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, reviewed his list of major projects with the Council as well. Betzler addressed questions from Council regarding traffic counters and the Western Street Storm Drainage Project.
In closing, Mayor Anderson announced the Employee Picnic would be held Friday, June 29, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in Washington Park. The D.A.R.E. Graduation will be June 11, 2007 at 9:45 a.m. at the new Clear Creek Middle School. The City-wide waterline flushing begins June 11, 2007 and the City Pool will be opening June 15, 2007. Mayor Anderson also announced the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held in Buffalo June 16 & 17 and the Chicks Run will be in town June 16, 2007.
Council requested that the watering restrictions include no watering between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Betz, Linda, service – 398.50; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance – 31,712.45; Bresnan Communications, supply – 109.90; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 2,626.50; Buffalo Golf Club, agreement – 4,812.51; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 2,536.84; CBM Associates, Inc., contract – 179.96; Crown Ditch Association, supply – 90.00; Diamond Vogel Paints, supply – 1,378.85; Hall, Nancy, service – 180.00; High Plains Pizza, Inc., supply – 43.76; Jackson State Bank, contract – 31,821.86; Johnson County Commissioners, supply – 350.00; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, supply – 18,012.00, Joint Powers Fuel, supply – 2,596.53; Keeler, Adrian, supply – 40.00; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance – 188.00; North Wyoming Insurance, insurance – 4,192.00; Peden’s Inc., supply – 41.20; Reiman Corp., contract – 372,642.78; Rockhurst University, supply – 399.00; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,200.00; Silbernagel, Julie, supply – 162.05; States West Water Resources Co., contract – 3,497.95; Vassen, Scott, supply – 36.25; Vernon Manufacturing, supply – 210.00; Visa, supply – 2,607.59; WY. Educators Benefit Trust, insurance – 346.50; WY Retirement System, retirement – 18,250.08.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

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