Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 8/21/07
Aug 28, 2007
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 21, 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.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the August 7, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
A Public Hearing was held for the approval of a retail liquor license for Daniel & Sandra Coleman d/b/a White Buffalo. Mayor Anderson explained the license is a result of the recent annexation into the City and the requirement that this license cannot be moved from this location for six years. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the liquor license issuance with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1290 – An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the “Buffalo Ridge Estates Addition” to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for third and final reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the Ordinance on third and final reading with a second from Councilwoman Holt. City Planner, Colin Betzler, advised Council that all of the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission had not been met and this Ordinance should not be approved on third and final reading. Betzler also suggested that Ordinance #1290 and #1291 be considered together. All Council members voted nay.
Justin Beckner, Buffalo Ridge, LLC presented a written agreement from Johnson County for access to Airport Road should the access to Highway 87 not be approved. Beckner also addressed questions from Council. After a lengthy discussion, Beckner assured Council that Buffalo Ridge, LLC would settle this issue with the affected landowner. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Ordinance #1290 & 1291 on third and final reading. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Hancock questioned whether there was a legal way to guarantee access to Airport Road or Highway 87 before the Ordinance is passed. City Attorney, Ben Kirven, recommended not passing the Ordinances on third and final reading at this time due to unanswered development questions. Councilwoman Holt expressed that the developer had complied with every requirement and since this road access would not be part of the subdivision plat the process should go forward. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Ordinance #1290 and #1291 on third and final reading. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye. Councilman Johnson requested a memorandum of understanding outlining the obligation for the developer to exhaust the Highway 87 access before using the Airport Road option.
Ordinance #1292 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 26 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that generally provides for tree cutters was presented for second reading. Mayor Anderson explained the reason for the ordinance and Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance #1292 on second reading. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1293 – An Ordinance Providing for the Subdivision of the “Sunset Business Park Addition” of the Town of the City of Buffalo was presented for second reading. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the Ordinance on second reading with a second from Councilwoman Holt. All Council members voted aye.
Ordinance # 1294 – An Ordinance Providing for Certain Lands Within the Park Addition to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for first reading. Betzler explained that the Ordinance was for the rezoning of portions of the current Wesleyan Church property. Betzler also explained the rezoning process and several errors made during this process. George Hanson, representative of the Wesleyan Church, explained the reasons for rezoning the property. Craig Wetterlund, listing agent for the property, answered Councilman Humphrey’s question regarding the current listing as business property. A lengthy discussion followed with comments from Steve Laird, City Attorney, Marshall Young, Ben Kirven, Ron Williams, Earleen Husman, and Michael Smith. Steve Reimann, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair, presented Council with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Ordinance #1294 on first reading. There being no second the Ordinance failed. Ron Williams expressed his disappointment in lack of leadership by City Council officials and walked out.
Betzler updated Council on the status of the Section 318 money and addressed questions from Council. Betzler reminded Council of the new requirement for subdivision peer review by an Engineer on all new subdivisions. Betzler also pointed out that there were subdivisions that were exempt from this requirement and asked if the City would be interested in an engineer review on the Shiloh Subdivision. Councilwoman Holt questioned who would pay the additional costs of the engineer’s review. Councilman Hancock made a motion to hire an engineer to review the Shiloh Phase II Construction. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Jack Morey, JLM Engineering, questioned Council as to why the City would require the developer to pay for this service when a professional engineer is on site during construction. Morey felt this additional engineer review should be paid by the City of Buffalo. All Council members voted aye.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented a quote for the continuation of the Western Street storm drainage project to go up the alley. Jack Morey, JLM Engineering, recommended to the Council to accept this quote as a change order to the project with the removal of the placing rotomill line item. Morey suggested that the Public Works Department place the rotomill. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve change order #3 with the removal of the placing rotomill line item for an additional amount of $42,400. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye. Hook also updated Council on the status of various projects including: chip and seal on City streets, patching street cuts, and the Water Treatment Expansion Project. Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, addressed a letter regarding trash pickup on Main Street. In closing, Hook addressed questions from Council.
Police Chief, Mike Chapman, informed Council of the heavy workload for the police department recently. Chief Chapman also updated Council on employees at training and announced two of the new police vehicle had arrived. Chapman addressed questions from Council regarding scheduling and recent overtime. Mayor Anderson addressed Council’s request that scheduling changes be brought before Council and expressed his disappointment in not allowing Department Head’s to schedule their employees without checking with Council first.
Ben Kirven, City Attorney, presented a letter requesting Council to allow worker housing in Buffalo. Kirven stated this had already been addressed at a 2006 Council meeting and he would reply to the letter.
Chris Spencer, Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, presented his monthly report and addressed questions from Council.
Jack Morey commended Council on tackling tough issues and encouraged them to continue their efforts as the City of Buffalo continues to grow and new challenges arise.
Mayor Anderson announced that Representatives for Senator Enzi would be at City Hall on Monday, August 27, 2007 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Anderson also announced the informational meeting at City Hall on August 29th at 9:00 a.m. for the proposed WYGEN 4 power plant.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 642.51; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 171.62; Alexander Hamilton Institute, supply – 38.25; Alltel, supply – 1,015.55; American Linen, supply – 513.32; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 425.33; B & W Saws, supply – 4.70; Big Horn Meat Cutting, Inc., supply – 548.00; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 108.47; Big Horn Welding, Inc., supply – 549.91; Big Horn Mtn. Radio network, supply – 1,111.50; Brenntag Pacific, Inc., supply – 1,478.80; Bresnan Communications, supply – 112.85; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 7,007.80; Buffalo Glass, supply – 40.00; Buffalo Tree Service, agreement – 1,440.00; Bloedorn Lumber of Buffalo, supply – 244.73; CHS Byproducts, Inc., supply – 12,221.50; CPS Distributors, Inc., supply – 1,079.10; California Contractor’s Supply, supply – 463.45; Captain Clean, Inc., supply – 590.65; Castle Industries, Inc., supply – 268.12; Certified Laboratories, supply – 151.06; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 8,557.37; Chesbro Electric, Inc., supply – 180.00; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 311.74; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Contractor’s Supply, Inc., supply – 97.29; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 69.00; DPC Industries, Inc., supply – 6,589.50; Dahmer, Mike, supply – 83.52; Dept of Environmental Quality, supply – 600.00; Dept of Fire Prev., contract – 3,824.33; Diamond Vogel Paints, supply – 1,200.90; Dutchman Plumbing, Inc., supply – 397.50; Energy Laboratories, supply – 1,251.50; Faris Machinery Company, supply – 854.30; First National Bank, supply – 422.53; FSH Communications, LLC, supply – 70.00; Hach Company, supply – 229.05; Heartland Kubota, LLC, equipment – 9,694.00; Industrial Engine Service, supply – 27.83; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 426.00; Inventory Trading Co., supply – 989.84; Johnson County Co-Op, supply – 279.46; Johnson Co. Healthcare Center, supply – 66.00; Johnson County Y.M.C.A., agreement – 10,037.50; Joint Powers Board, agreement – 10,000.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 4,452.55; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 706.91; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 129.00; Lacal Equipment Inc., supply – 4,603.03; Landons Greenhouse & Nursery, agreement – 257.00; Lawson Products, Inc., supply – 1,457.45; Legislative Service Office, supply – 46.00; Michelena Automotive, supply – 2,723.78; The Mini, supply – 100.00; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 357.05; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,211.58; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 4,072.87; Northern Safety Co., Inc., supply – 346.44; Northern WY Mental Health, agreement – 80.00; The Office, supply – 1,799.37; The Oil Barn, supply – 72.25; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 15,220.77; Pocket Press, Inc., supply – 87.90; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 1,697.65; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,007.32; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr., supply – 164.98; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 118.27; Roscoe Steel & Culvert, supply – 902.86; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 750.50; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 2,080.40; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 112.22; Shipton’s Big R, supply – 63.90; Sports Lure, supply – 666.86; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 91.75; Team Chemical, Inc., supply – 2,472.50; Timberline Electric, supply – 1,352.65; Transparent Technologies, agreement – 93,607.25; Visionary Communications, Inc., supply – 377.69; Watco., Inc., supply – 3,400.00; Waterworks Industries, supply – 1,509.00; WCS Telecom, supply – 219.25; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 285.14; Wild West Cellular, supply – 85.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 948.50; WY Dept of Transportation, supply – 86.07; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,211.29; Xerox Corporation, supply – 104.63.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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