Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 07/03/07
Jul 03, 2007
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 3, 2007
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Anderson, Councilwoman Holt, Councilman Humphrey, and Councilman Hancock. Councilman Johnson was absent. 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 June 19, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion and all Council members present 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 third and final 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 third and final reading with a correction regarding use of copper and PE pipe. .
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 third and final 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 third and final 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 third and final 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 third and final reading.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinances #1284, #1285, #1286, #1287, #1288 and #1289 on third and final reading with the correction to Ordinance #1285. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye.
Mayor Anderson presented a plaque to George Grace and thanked him for his many years of service on the planning and zoning commission as well as his contributions in general to the City of Buffalo.
Resolution #1250 – A Resolution of the Town of Buffalo, Wyoming Authorizing the Mayor of the Town of Buffalo to submit to the Wyoming Department of Transportation an Application for a Teal Grant for the Application Period Ending June 30, 2007 was presented for approval. Colin Betzler, City Planner, explained the history of the project seeking grant funding. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve Resolution #1250 and Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. All Council members present voted aye.
A letter request from Don Seals, Ray’s Liquor, to expand the dispensing room at the current location was reviewed by Council. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Humphrey. All Council members present voted aye.
Kyle Herman, representative of concerned residents on the Sesame Street sidewalk project, requested the official facts on this project. City Planner, Colin Betzler, presented Council and concerned citizens with the revised plan for the sidewalk project. Richard Wonka questioned future development of sidewalks in the area and also requested confirmation of the revised route in writing.
A letter request from the Occidental Hotel to allow open containers on the sidewalk in front of the Hotel on Friday, July 6, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. was received. Police Chief, Mike Chapman, clarified the designated area and the purpose of the permit. Chief Chapman also recommended limiting the hours of the permit from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Councilwoman Holt expressed concern about setting a precedent for future requests. Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant the open container permit from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2007. Councilwoman Holt seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye.
City Planner Betzler explained the history of the proposed Buffalo Ridge Estates annexation and subdivision and its process through the Planning and Zoning Commission. Betzler stated that there will be a second public hearing at the July 17, 2007 City Council Meeting.
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. Warren Roberts, 1187 N Burritt, expressed concern with increased traffic on Burritt Avenue should the development be allowed to proceed. Clarence Duster, 1027 N Burritt, also stated his concern with increased traffic on Burritt Avenue and cited other safety issues. Craig Wetterlund expressed appreciation to the developer for working with the public on this project. Councilman Humphrey questioned no parking zones on Watkins Street and the overall storm drainage in the proposed subdivision. Mayor Anderson then closed the Public Hearing.
Betzler reviewed a list of projects in the planning phase with Council. Betzler answered questions from Council about the Buffalo Ridge Annexation and the Hatch Addition. In closing Betzler requested Council to further define the building site to be used for the future Child Development Center. Betzler stressed that the Center needed this information to proceed with a Community Development Block Grant. Councilwoman Holt made a motion to provide the building site in the area of the old archery building across from the City Pool. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. Council Members Holt and Hancock voted aye with Councilman Humphrey voting nay. Mayor Anderson broke the tie by voting aye.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented a memorial plaque for the Spray Park to Council. Hook also updated Council on projects that the city crews are working on. Hook also addressed questions from Council and accepted praise from Council on efforts to aid in traffic flow at the pool.
Police Chief, Mike Chapman, informed Council that the new Animal Control Officer has reported for work and that he is being trained by the former Animal Control Officer. Chief Chapman also stated the new dispatcher will report for work on July 9, 2007. Chapman will be expanding the search for a new patrol officer due to lack of applicants currently. In closing, Chapman informed Council of a $500 donation to the D.A.R.E. program and thanked Council for the Employee picnic. Chapman accepted praise from Council as well.
Ben Kirven, City Attorney, updated Council on the Northridge easements, a Hazardous Materials Declaration for the Ouray Building, a fire suppression agreement with a goat owner and a lease agreement for the house at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Chris Spencer, Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, announced he was working on an article for the newspaper regarding fire danger in the city. A brief discussion regarding exceptional fire danger areas followed. Spencer also recapped the building activity for the past year.
In closing, Mayor Anderson announced City offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2007.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,645.97; American Linen, supply – 442.67; B & L Upholstery, supply – 75.00; B & W Saws, supply – 32.45; Betz, Linda, service – 398.50; Big Horn Hydraulics, supply – 56.54; Big Horn Welding, Inc., supply – 19.93; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance – 33,274.25; Buffalo Gardens, supply – 75.13; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 2,536.84; Buffalo Volunteer Fire Dept., supply – 37,277.97; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 882.64; Cloud Peak Rental, supply – 28.50; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 111.00; Department of Environmental Quality, supply – 100.00; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 825.00; Frontier Homebuilders, LLC, supply – 4,300.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 110.98; Green Carpet Sod Company, supply – 2,040.00; Hall, Nancy, service – 225.00; Hupy, Mary, supply – 200.00; Intermountain Construction, supply – 349.50; Johnson County Commissioners, supply – 1,095.00; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, service – 17,507.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 7,688.46; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 70.97; The Mini, supply – 650.50; Mtn Plains Heritage Park JPB, agreement – 500.00; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance – 172.00; The Office, supply – 389.51; The Oil Barn, supply – 42.50; Perry’s Trailer Sales, equipment – 7,300.00; Pitney Bowes, agreement – 402.00; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 213.15; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 68.85; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,200.00; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 3,155.75; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 56.11; Shotco Industrial, Inc., supply – 1,625.66; The Snack Shack, supply – 100.00; Sports Lure, supply – 1,822.32; Team Chemical, Inc., supply – 720.00; VISA, supply – 3,244.03; Walmart Community, supply – 159.12; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 229.75; Western Plains Machinery, supply – 94.26; WWC Engineering, supply – 1,983.00; WY Educators Benefit Trust, insurance – 354.38; WY Retirement System, retirement – 19,877.94; WY State Treasurer, supply – 50.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 3,376.71.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

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