Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 07/17/07
Jul 17, 2007
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 17, 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 July 3, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Anderson called on Police Chief, Mike Chapman, to introduce the new Animal Control Officer. Chief Chapman introduced Shane Greet to the Council who was officially welcomed by Mayor Anderson.
A Public Hearing was held for the Buffalo Ridge Addition. Justin Beckner, developer for the Buffalo Ridge Estates, made a power point presentation of the proposed development for this area. Public Comments were heard from Warren Roberts, Lois Peterson and Frank Pratt regarding additional traffic on Burritt Avenue and the additional strain on City services. Councilwoman Holt requested clarification on the subdivision and annexation processes. Councilman Johnson addressed the traffic flow comments. Councilman Humphrey questioned the no parking requirements on Watkins Street. Mayor Anderson then closed the Public Hearing.
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 first reading. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading with a second from Councilman Hancock. Councilman Humphrey stated he would not be voting due to conflict of interest. Councilman Humphrey abstained from the vote with Councilman Johnson, Councilman Hancock and Councilwoman Holt voting aye.
Ordinance #1291 – An Ordinance providing for the subdivision of the “Buffalo Ridge Estates Addition” of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for first reading. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Ordinance #1291 on first reading with a second from Councilman Johnson. All Council members voted aye.
Lottie Freese addressed Council about a possible encroachment on her two lots on Spruce Street by a neighboring Preschool. Building Inspector, Chris Spencer, explained this could possibly be a matter between property owners and not a City matter. Additional comment was received from City Attorney, Ben Kirven.
A letter request from Discover Buffalo for the City to cover the additional costs of the picnic benches originally donated to Crazy Woman Square by this organization with work done by the Buffalo High School students was considered. Councilman Hancock made a motion to deny the request with a second from Councilwoman Holt. All Council members voted aye. Randy Dyess then offered to pay for the additional costs himself.
A letter request from the American Legion for a catering permit for the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo on August 11 & 12 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds was presented for Council approval. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the request and Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion. All Council members voted aye.
Colin Betzler, City Planner, presented the bid results for the Brock and Gatchell Street sidewalks. As the bids were substantially over the grant funding amount, Betzler suggested only the Gatchell portion of the project be done. A brief discussion followed regarding changing the scope of the project. Councilwoman Holt felt all bids should be rejected and the project re-bid due to the change in project scope. Gary Anderson stepped down from the Mayor’s seat to address Council with a public comment regarding foot traffic in the affected areas. Councilman Johnson made a motion to award the Gatchell portion of the project not to exceed $74,000.00 to the low bidder of Myers Construction. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion. Council members Johnson, Hancock and Humphrey voted aye. Councilwoman Holt voted nay. Council decided to bid Brock Street again at a later date and to pursue additional grant funding for the project.
Betzler updated Council on the status of ongoing projects including: Main Street Assessment, Code Book re-write, Sunset Business Park, Buffalo Ridge Estates and the trails master plan. Betzler also announced that he had met with County representatives regarding roads in subdivisions on the edge of Buffalo that affect both the City and the County.
Betzler addressed storm sewer issues on North Main Street and the upcoming Wyoming Department of Transportation project on Hwy 87. In closing, Betzler addressed questions from Council regarding Section 318 funding and the Clear Creek Beautification Project.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, updated Council on a recent Buffalo High School watering issue. Hook also updated Council on the water main breaks on Fort Street and the Western Avenue storm drain project. In closing, Hook talked briefly on the Northridge Drainage Project and clarified the current water restrictions. Hook accepted praise from Council for extra efforts by the park crew.
Police Chief, Mike Chapman, informed Council that the new Dispatcher has reported for work and that an officer would be graduating from the Police Academy on July 18th. Chief Chapman also updated Council on the advertising for the new Patrol Officer and the need for increased wages. Chapman requested a workshop to discuss wages. Council set the Workshop for July 31 at City Hall at 9:00 a.m.
Ben Kirven, City Attorney, updated Council on the Northridge easements and addressed questions from Council.
Chris Spencer, Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, reviewed a request for a street cut on Balsam Street with Council.
In closing, Randy Dyess addressed changes to the Eagle Summit Development that will be a result of the Buffalo Ridge Development.
Mayor Anderson announced the Mayor and Council will be judging centerpieces at the Johnson County Fair on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 133.88; Alltel, supply – 1,097.09; American Linen, supply – 62.75; Baggit Inc., supply – 85.65; Big Horn Carpet, service – 712.66; Big Horn Mountain Coalition, agreement – 2,000.00; Big Horn Mtn Radio Network, supply – 273.00; Bolinger Welding, supply – 520.00; Brenntag Pacific, Inc., supply – 771.11; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,108.10; Buffalo Glass, supply – 75.00; California Contractor’s Supply, supply – 538.80; JP Morgan Chase Bank, contract – 21,436.63; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 219.20; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 114.74; Collins Communication, supply – 180.00; Custom Computer Software, agreement – 6,500.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 42.09; DPC Industries, supply – 1,319.70; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; Honnen Equipment, equipment – 153,068.00; Hydro Construction Co., contract – 192,929.60; Industrial Systems, supply – 1,872.57; Intermountain Construction, supply – 150.00; Inter-mountain Labs, supply – 120.00; Internal Revenue Service, taxes – 4.41; JLM Engineering, contract – 7,688.55; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 26.87; Johnson County Co-op, supply – 11.90; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 31,833.45; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 3,714.87; Joy Appliance, supply – 151.92; Kenco Enterprises, agreement – 294.00; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 100.00; Lawson Products, Inc., supply – 50.60; LexisNexis Matthew Bender, supply – 399.95; MTR Ranch Supply, supply – 213.00; Michelena Automotive, supply – 758.65; The Mini, supply – 216.00; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 628.33; Mtn Plains Heritage Park JPB, agreement – 250.00; Mountain Auto, supply – 980.81; Nalco Company, supply – 7,977.56; Northrop Grumman, agreement – 809.50; The Office, supply – 49.50; The Oil Barn, supply – 35.25; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 13,508.52; Peden’s Inc., supply – 73.72; Postage by Phone, supply – 400.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,004.25; Reiman Corp, contract – 7,449.02; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 96.43; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 33.42; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 836.36; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 40,286.71; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 31.63; Shotco Industrial, Inc., supply – 633.48; Sports Lure, supply – 37.69; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 127.00; States West Water Resources, supply – 2,100.00; The Trophy Case, supply – 82.30; Van Diest Supply Company, supply – 938.80; Versatile Services, equipment – 5,000.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 316.75; Watco, Inc., supply – 10,568.06; WCS Telecom, supply – 183.81; Western Municipal Const, contract – 5,197.50; Wingfoot, supply – 439.79; Steven A. Wood, supply – 2,500.00; WWC Engineering, contract – 432.10; WY Ass’n Municipalities, supply – 5,618.00; WAMCAT, supply – 50.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 881.00; WY Dept of Rev, sales tax – 78.61; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 3,751.06; Xerox, agreement – 169.72.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

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