Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 12/18/07
Jan 2, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 18, 2007
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Anderson, Councilman Johnson, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Humphrey. 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 December 4, 2007 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Anderson called on Municipal Court Judge, Mary Hupy, to administer the Oath of Office for Council appointee, Don Vogl. Mayor and Council welcomed Don Vogl.
A Public Hearing was held for the 2008 renewal of the following liquor license:
White Buffalo – Retail liquor license, bar located in a 90’ x 60’ room on south side of building.
Clerk Silbernagel addressed questions from Council regarding the timing of the White Buffalo liquor license renewal. As there was no adverse comment from the Public, Mayor Anderson closed the Public Hearing.
Ordinance #1297 – An Ordinance Amending those sections 27-24 and 27-25 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to Water Rates and Meter Rates was presented for second reading.
Ordinance #1298 – An Ordinance Amending those sections 10-1.8, parts 6 through 9 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to the collection practice of garbage, trash and other waste matter was presented for second reading.
Ordinance #1299 – An Ordinance Amending that section 27-38.2 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to bi-monthly sewer usage fees was presented for second reading.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinances #1297, #1298, and #1299 on second reading. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
In new business, Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the liquor license renewal of the White Buffalo. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and all Council members voted aye.
The following Board appointments were reviewed and approved: Buffalo/Johnson Commerce Joint Powers Board – one unexpired term – Paul Brunkhorst, Animal Control Board – Don Vogl – one two year term, Buffalo Trails Board – Don Vogl - one unexpired term, Criminal Justice Center, Joint Powers Board – Don Vogl – one unexpired term. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the appointments with a second from Councilman Humphrey. All Council members voted aye.
Linda Irish, Buffalo Children’s Center Director, requested the modular given to the City of Buffalo by the Johnson County School District be placed at the Children’s Center location. Councilman Hancock expressed that the building be moved by May 1, 2008. Irish stated her intention was to have it moved by March 1, 2008. Building Inspector, Chris Spencer, advised that the current location of the Children Center is zoned R-1 thereby requiring a permanent foundation. Spencer stated that the Children Center would have to pursue rezoning if a different foundation was to be used. Councilman Johnson made a motion to transfer the building to the Buffalo Children’s Center site by May 1, 2008 with all moving expenses paid by the Children’s Center. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion. City Attorney, Ben Kirven, clarified that the City was not relinquishing ownership of the building to the Children’s Center. All Council members voted aye.
Brad Coltrane, Wahoo Likkers, expressed an interest in purchasing City property adjacent to his business to be used for a parking lot. A lengthy discussion followed regarding storm drainage, parking for the trails system, maintenance of the parking lot, and options for bidding. Council recommended Coltrane secure an appraisal before further action is taken.
Tom Pierson, 475 Cummings Avenue, addressed Council with a complaint of a City crew hitting one of his buildings with a piece of equipment. Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, informed Pierson and Council that City equipment could not have gotten close enough to the building to have done the damage. Durfee cited lumber piled next to the building as the reason City equipment could not have damaged Pierson’s property. Councilman Hancock questioned whether other construction in the area could have done the damage. Councilman Johnson recommended standing behind the decision of the liability company. Pierson further claimed the alley is too narrow to be used by anything larger than a car. Pierson requested the alley be vacated. Colin Betzler, City Planner, suggested Pierson check with the Planning Department for the proper procedures on vacating an alley.
The property insurance renewal was presented for approval. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the renewal with a second from Councilman Humphrey. All Council members voted aye.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, presented an update on his list of projects. Betzler then addressed questions from Council regarding adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and Phase III of the Clear Creek Restoration project. In closing, Betzler gave a demonstration of the new aerial photography program recently purchase by the City of Buffalo.
Public Works Foreman, Kenn Durfee, presented his monthly report to Council. Durfee highlighted work at the diversion dam had been completed but the Hydro plant was down again. Durfee predicted the plant would be back in use on Thursday. Durfee also informed Council that the Northridge Drainage project had been completed. Les Hook, Public Works Director, addressed questions from Council regarding snow shoveling on Main Street and the Fort Street waterline. Hook also gave an update on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project. In closing, Hook thanked the Mayor and Council for the Employee Appreciation Dinner.
Mike Chapman, Police Chief, announced that the final decision on the new police recording system would be made this week. Chapman also reported that he and two officers had recently attended an active shooter school in Riverton.
Ben Kirven, City Attorney, apologized for the oversight on the Comprehensive Plan adoption. Kirven explained his original understanding was that the plan was advisory only.
Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, Chris Spencer, welcomed Councilman Vogl and presented a recap of current major construction projects in the City. Spencer presented a total for building permits and building valuation for 2007. In closing, Spencer addressed the Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion funding and a list of future projects.
Michael Markovsky, Landsmark Partners, addressed Council regarding the sewer extension project from the fairgrounds and the deadline for Section 318 funding. Markovsky also wished Mayor and Council a Merry Christmas.
In closing, Mayor Anderson reminded Council of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities Winter Workshop January 16-18, 2008 in Casper. Anderson also informed Council that the January City Council meetings would be Wednesday, January 2, 2008 and Monday, January 14, 2008.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,558.62; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 138.64; Alltel, service – 1,282.88; American Linen, supply – 526.82; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 361.66; Black Hawk Crane, supply – 1,685.00; Bozeman Trail Steakhouse, supply – 2,895.49; Brenntag Pacific, supply – 724.95; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 1,309.80; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 825.94; Buffalo Prescription Shop, supply – 38.76; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 3,415.62; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 2,229.84; CBM Assoc., contract – 5,895.82; Caselle, agreement – 1,115.00; JPMorgan Chase Bank, contract – 252,862.14; City Electric, supply – 645.89; City of Durango, supply – 20.00; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; J.P. Cooke, supply – 89.39; Culligan, supply – 184.00; D.J.’s, supply – 244.80; DEQ, supply – 200.00; Embroidery Barn, supply – 620.00; Energy Equipment, supply – 1,325.87; Fiberpipe, supply – 179.85; FSH Communication, supply – 70.00; Funk, Loretta, service – 300.00; Gall’s, supply – 226.88; Grainger, supply – 264.15; Hach, supply – 762.00; High Country Insulation, supply – 2,268.00; High Plains Pizza, supply – 74.95; Honnen Equipment, supply – 495.11; Hydro Construction, contract – 2,275,759.29; Inland Truck Parts, supply – 275.86; Industrial Systems, supply – 911.76; Intermountain Construction, supply – 236.60; JLM, agreement – 13,150.72; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 99.32; Jim’s Automotive, supply – 12.50; J.C. Weed & Pest, supply – 7,817.96; J.C. YMCA, agreement – 105,832.50; JPB Fuel, supply – 5,651.62; Joy Appliance, supply – 29.99; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 100.00; Kois Brothers, supply – 125.76; Kustom Signals, supply – 308.99; Lariat International Trucks, supply – 196.26; Lawson Products, supply – 221.02; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,042.89; The Mini, supply – 28.75; Modern Electric, supply – 180.00; MDU, supply – 2,738.62; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 1,427.15; Mountain Auto, supply – 455.87; Mullinax Concrete, supply – 829.65; NCPERS, insurance – 176.00; Northwest Pipe, supply – 1,827.00; North Wyoming Insurance, insurance – 60,330.00; The Office, supply – 1,217.46; The Oil Barn, supply – 79.65; One-Call Wyoming, supply – 142.00; Pitney Bowes, agreement – 402.00; Postage by Phone, supply – 400.00; Powder River Heating; supply – 210.65; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 1,720.68; Q Business Source, supply – 150.75; Qwest, supply – 2,001.67; John E. Reid & Assoc., supply – 775.00; Reimann Oil, supply – 84.50; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food, supply – 207.28; Rocky Mountain Oilfield Warehouse, supply – 552.55; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 13,537.05; Rosemount Analytical, supply – 1,574.00; Servall, supply – 114.76; Spectrum Mapping, supply – 4,500.00; Sports Lure, supply – 1,180.26; Squeeky Kleen, supply – 184.50; TTG Enterprises, supply – 900.00; Team Chemical, supply – 347.50; Visionary, supply – 267.75; WCS Telecom, supply – 178.31; Wear Parts, supply – 70.00; Dale Weaver Pump, supply – 9,827.35; Wild West Cellular, supply – 20.00; Wingfoot, supply – 8,072.07; WAM, supply – 1,050.00; Wyoming Child Support, agreement – 1,016.00; Wyoming Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,437.76; Xerox, agreement – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Mayor
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City Clerk