Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 10/16/07
Nov 29, 2007
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2007

The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Anderson, Councilman Humphrey, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Johnson. Councilwoman Holt was absent. 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 October 2, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye.

Mayor Anderson introduced Assistant Planner, Alicia Bankston to Council and shook her hand in welcome.

A Public Hearing was held for a Permit for Relief at Ella’s Garden, 950 North Main. Colin Betzler, City Planner, explained the hearing was to consider whether a sound system could be used for events such as weddings at this location and allowed to broadcast until 11:00 p.m.. Betzler shared written public comments. Mayor Anderson called on Lieutenant Dahmer, Buffalo Police Department to address the process for noise violations within the City. David Kimble, 133 Vale, expressed concern with broadcasting loud music and stated he was against the Permit for Relief. Mayor Anderson closed the Public Hearing.

Ordinance #1295 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29-1.18 and 29-1.19 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to the procedure for rezoning and the changes and amendments to the procedure for rezoning was presented for second reading. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance #1295 on second reading. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members present voted aye.

Ordinance #1276 – An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of the Alley Between lots Three(3), Four(4), Five(5), Six(6), Seven(7), Eight(8), Nine(9), and Ten(10) in block Twelve(12) of the Carwile Addition to the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for first reading. A Public Hearing for the alley vacation was held. Betzler explained this was a housekeeping issue and that both the City and the surrounding landowner had been operating as if this alley belonged to the landowner. Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, commented that the City did not use the alley nor maintain it. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1276 on first reading with a second from Councilman Johnson. All Council members present voted aye.

The Permit for Relief for Ella’s Garden was considered. Councilman Hancock suggested allowing a sound system to broadcast until 10:00 p.m. for a 3-month trial basis. Betzler explained that the landowner was requesting a year for the trial basis and broadcasting until 11:00 p.m. Councilman Johnson suggested the broadcast system be contained in the building and explained that granting this permit on an interim basis would not be helping establish the business in the future. Council members agreed that a letter be sent denying the request and suggesting a permit be applied for on an individual basis. Betzler then presented a request for a Permit for Relief on July 5, 2008 by Debby Lynch to broadcast the sound system until midnight for a wedding. Councilman Johnson made a motion to grant the request with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members present voted aye.

Marilyn Connolly, FEMA, gave an update on the status of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Connolly informed Council that the plan had been presented and reviewed and would be submitted to the State of Wyoming followed by FEMA in Denver for approval. Connolly advised that after approval the City of Buffalo would need to adopt the plan perhaps by a resolution. Mayor Anderson thanked Connolly for her efforts and persistence.

A letter of resignation from Kate Holt citing health reasons was accepted by the Mayor. Mayor Anderson called on City Attorney, Ben Kirven, to explain the process going forward. Kirven suggested Council accept the resignation and then accept letters of interest in filling the vacancy. Kirven clarified the appointment of an interested party would be until the next municipal election in 2008. Councilman Hancock made a motion to accept the resignation with a second from Councilman Humphrey. All Council members present voted aye. Councilman Johnson suggested taking letters of interest until November 2, 2007. Councilman Humphrey suggested taking the person from the last election with the next highest vote count. Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept letters of interest through November 2, 2007 and then conduct an interview process on November 6, 2007. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye. Kirven advised that the interviews be conducted in a public meeting.

Colin Betzler, City Planner, informed Council that a consultant for the Main Street Business District Master Plan had been selected. Betzler also announced that a TEAL grant for the placement of an historic bridge had been obtained. Betzler addressed questions from Council regarding future Section 318 funds.

Public Works Foreman, Kenn Durfee, presented Council with bids for a new snow blower. Durfee explained the requirements on the snow blower and which bid would best meet the City’s needs. Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept the bid from Western Plains Machinery in the amount of $102,900. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye. Durfee presented a monthly report of activity for the street crew and informed Council that the Hydro plant was still down for repairs. Durfee then addressed questions from Council regarding the Northridge Drainage Project, rough streets and valley pans.

Mike Dahmer, Buffalo Police Department, reported that the Fire Department tower was installed and that the department was moving ahead with the Wyolink service. Dahmer also stated that he had ordered radios that would be paid by Homeland Security grant funding. Dahmer addressed questions from Council regarding streetlights on Main Street.

Ben Kirven, City Attorney, addressed the tank/pipeline easement concern and requested $525 for a training seminar on police department issues. Councilman Hancock made a motion to pay for the seminar with a second from Councilman Johnson. All Council members voted aye.

Chris Spencer, Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, informed Council that the Fullerton sidewalk project would begin next week. Spencer also listed several issues regarding compliance with contractor licensing.

The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 173.57; Advanced Digital Tech, supply – 79.51; Alltel, supply – 1,286.44; American Linen, supply – 518.02; AV-Tech, supply – 1,499.52; Big Horn Hydraulics, supply – 1,065.64; Big Horn Mtn. Radio, supply – 75.00; Big Horn Welding, supply – 84.00; Billings Gazette, supply – 76.80; Black Hawk Crane, supply – 853.75; Blakeman Propane, supply – 525.69; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 111.68; Boyle Equip., supply – 384.56; Bresnan, supply – 109.90; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 1,669.00; Buffalo Glass, supply – 12.00; Casper Star Tribune, supply – 50.30; CBM Assoc., supply – 8,471.79; JP Morgan Chase Bank, contract – 46,213.05; Chesbro Electric, supply – 598.29; CHS, contract – 12,003.43; Cloud Peak Rental, supply – 40.00; Collections, supply – 451.31; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Communication Systems, supply – 545.50; Culligan, supply – 125.50; Dahmer Petty Cash, Mike, supply – 91.57; Desert Mtn. Corp., contract – 4,077.46; D.J.’s, supply – 60.31; DPC, supply – 1,783.60; Knebel Body & Paint, supply – 231.00; FSH, supply – 70.00; Galls, supply – 246.97; Heartland Kubota, supply – 65.91; Homax Oil, supply – 390.28; Hydro Const., contract – 415,917.44; IIMC, membership – 140.00; ICC, supply – 172.00; Industrial Systems, supply – 1,348.53; ICM, supply – 3,556.00; JLM, contract – 9,397.28; JCHC, supply – 273.00; J.C. Commissioners, agreement – 787.50; J.C. Co-op, supply – 66.25; J.C. Treasurer, tax – 7.16; J.C. YMCA, agreement – 1,337.50; JPB Fuel, supply – 3,681.23; Joy Appliance, supply – 121.43; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 2,928.00; LexisNexis, supply – 47.51; Michelena, supply – 5,322.50; MDU, supply – 508.46; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,596.11; Municipal Treatment Equip., supply – 201.68; Myers Const., contract – 7,961.36; NCPERS, insurance – 172.00; Nelson Engineering, supply – 447.45; N. WY. Mental Health, agreement – 120.00; Northwest Pipe, supply – 204.00; The Office, supply – 781.39; The Oil Barn, supply – 37.25; Old Dominion Brush, supply – 472.29; Orkin, supply – 121.28; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Powder River Htg., agreement – 5,997.83; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 15.90; Qwest, supply – 2,009.97; Rapid City Journal, supply – 15.08; Reimann Oil, supply – 251.28; Rinker Materials, supply – 5,865.00; Rocky Mtn. Fresh Food, supply – 68.20; Rocky Mtn. Power, supply – 10,777.50; Rocky Mtn. Oilfield Warehouse, supply – 4,254.31; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 4.04; RTW, contract – 84,526.00; Servall, supply – 453.98; Sheridan Computer, supply – 814.80; Sheridan Winnelson, supply – 318.55; Silvertip Electric, supply – 1,751.24; Squeeky Kleen, supply – 99.50; States West, contract – 7,865.24; Team Lab, supply – 1,107.00; Visionary, supply – 267.75; WCS Telecom, supply – 213.57; Wear Parts, supply – 70.00; Wingfoot, supply – 1,764.24; WY. Business Report, supply – 34.97; WY. Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 1,016.00; WY. Dept. of Revenue, tax – 288.89; WY. State Treasurer, agreement – 30.00; WY. Worker’s Comp., insurance – 4,326.80; Xerox, agreement – 87.11.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5.10 p.m.





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