Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 02/19/08
Feb 26, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2008
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Anderson, Councilman Johnson, Councilman Hancock, Councilman Humphrey and Councilman Vogl. 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 February 5, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1301 – An Ordinance Providing for the Resubdivision of the “Greenleaf Estates Addition” Phase 3 of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for second reading. There being no Public Comment, Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1301 on second reading. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Councilman Humphrey requested a roll call vote. Mayor Anderson expressed concern with the need for another access road to the area. City Planner, Colin Betzler, recapped the park and the subdivision portions to this Ordinance. Councilman Humphrey questioned which plat was being used. Betzler stated the plat being used was the one that had been filed at the courthouse as well as the current City Code Book and current subdivision regulations. Humphrey then questioned how emergency evacuation would occur if the current access road should become blocked. Police Chief, Mike Chapman, said an alternate route would have to be found should the situation arise. Councilman Johnson echoed Humphrey’s concern for safety but did not feel the re-subdivision could be denied for Public Safety and Welfare arguments as neither the Fire Chief nor the Police Chief had made this argument. Mayor Anderson then called for the Clerk to conduct the roll call vote. Councilman Johnson voted aye, Councilman Hancock voted aye, Mayor Anderson voted aye, Councilman Humphrey voted nay and Councilman Vogl voted aye. Ordinance #1301 passed on second reading.
Ordinance #1302 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming pertaining to the rules for government of council, time and place of regular meetings was presented for first reading. Councilman Humphrey explained that the purpose of the Ordinance was to change the meeting time from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. As there was no Public Comment, Councilman Johnson further questioned the audience as to their preference. Jack Morey Jr. felt a later meeting would see less participation because of family obligations. Mike Ryan stated 5:00 p.m. may be preferred over 6:00 p.m. Keith Neustel stated he had participated in City Council meetings at a variety of different times and 4:00 p.m. had always seen the most participation. Bill Mentock stated he would probably not attend City Council meetings if held at a later hour. Councilman Humphrey contributed that 65 of the 99 communities held City Council meetings at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Hancock had never heard complaints against the current time. Mayor Anderson shared that while he had entertained thoughts of moving the meeting time in the past, he currently felt the 4:00 p.m. meeting time worked well. Councilman Vogl added that five people had called him to ask him not to change the meeting time. Councilman Humphrey made a motion to pass Ordinance #1302 on first reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion and the Mayor asked if Councilman Humphrey preferred a roll call vote for this item. Humphrey agreed and the Clerk conducted the roll call vote. Councilman Johnson voted nay, Councilman Hancock voted nay, Mayor Anderson voted nay, Councilman Humphrey voted aye and Councilman Vogl voted nay. Ordinance #1302 failed on first reading.
Jack Morey Jr., JLM Engineering, presented a request for the City to accept Shiloh Phase I as built and release the developer from the warranty period. Public Works Director, Les Hook, stated all obligations to the City had been satisfied. Morey clarified that a PRV station would be removed from Phase I and added to Phase II. Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept Phase I as completed with the exception of the PRV station to be addressed in Phase II and release the developer from the warranty period. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion. Councilman Vogl asked about problems with a residence flooding in the area. City Planner, Betzler, clarified this was a dispute between two landowners and the City was only involved in a mediator role in this issue. Mayor Anderson and all Council members voted aye.
Morey then presented a request to start the warranty period as of February 19, 2008 for Phase II of the Shiloh Development. Hook again confirmed that all infrastructure was in place with the exception of a sidewalk. Councilman Hancock made a motion to start the warranty period for Phase II of the Shiloh Subdivision with the exception of the unfinished sidewalk and the addition of the PRV station from Phase I. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, briefed Council on the upcoming meeting of parties involved in securing an alternate traffic route to the Greenleaf Estates & Commerce Park. Betzler also updated the Council on the proposed changes to Section 318 funding policy by the State Land Investment Board. Betzler then requested a letter of support from the Mayor to apply for a scholarship to attend a conference on Main Street Development. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the letter of support with a second from Councilman Vogl. Mayor Anderson and all Council members voted aye. In closing, Betzler conveyed comments he had received from the public regarding changing the meeting times.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, reported on snow removal efforts this week and waterline breaks for several homeowners. Hook also update Council on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. Hook addressed Council questions regarding the fuel dispensing facility and the Fort Street Waterline replacement project.
Police Chief, Mike Chapman, updated Council on the progress of the new officers and addressed questions from Council.
City Attorney, Ben Kirven, presented a draft of Resolution #1253 – A Resolution to Amend the Personnel Policy of the City of Buffalo regarding Holidays and Overtime. Kirven explained the Resolution needed to be corrected and would be considered at the next Council Meeting. Kirven also reviewed the easements for the water tank and pipeline project and explained the reasons for changing the original easement. A brief discussion followed regarding if an as-built survey should be pursued.
Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, Chris Spencer, requested approval from Council to release retainage for States West Water Resources Co. Councilman Johnson asked the City Attorney if any recourse was available to the City if retainage was released. Councilman Johnson then made a motion to release retainage for States West and to close out this project. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Spencer also presented a summary of building activity in the City for 2007. In closing, Spencer updated Council on the new features on the website for the City of Buffalo.
In closing, Mayor Anderson reminded Council the next Department Head meeting would be February 26, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the Fire Hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 840.18; Alexander Hamilton Institute, supply – 38.45; Alltel, supply – 1,074.48; American Linen, supply – 688.09; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 160.32; Andy Bain, supply – 89.25; Bierschbach, supply – 74.00; Big Horn Performance, supply – 109.90; Big Horn Tire, supply – 59.12; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 101.64; Big Horn Welding, supply – 55.00; Blakeman Propane, supply – 285.87; Bresnan Communications, supply – 112.85; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 251.40; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,432.50; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 2,246.11; Buffalo Glass, supply – 13.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 296.69; CBM Associates, contract – 1,169.66; Casper College Bookstore, supply – 108.70; Certified Laboratories, supply – 278.00; Michael Chapman, reimbursement – 83.24; R.D. Edwards dba City Electric, supply – 746.91; Chesbro Electric, supply – 96.00; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 117.41; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Contractor’s Supply, supply – 122.13; Crazy Woman Graphics, supply – 40.00; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 123.50; DJs Thriftway, supply – 46.59; Dept of Environmental Quality, supply – 300.00; Direct Safety Company, supply – 450.49; Dutchman Plumbing, supply – 192.50; E & G Terminal, supply – 461.88; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 242.50; Energy Laboratories, supply – 308.25; ESRI, agreement – 400.00; Farm Plan, supply – 43.40; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 170.97; Hach Company, supply – 467.81; Honnen Equipment Co., supply – 738.23; Homax Oil, supply – 402.45; Hydro Construction, contract – 542,833.09; Industrial Systems, supply – 1,258.44; JLM Engineering, contract – 2,348.64; Jack’s Truck & Equip, supply – 128.09; YMCA, agreement – 1,337.50; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 4,712.52; Joy Appliance, supply – 99.98; Adrian Keeler, reimbursement – 48.24; Kirven & Kirven, agreement – 100.00; Kois Bros. Equipment Co., supply – 8.14; Lawson Products, supply – 154.13; MTR Ranch Supply, supply – 203.00; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,042.41; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 6,105.52; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 427.76; Mtn. View Veterinary Hospital, supply – 197.78; Mountain Auto, supply – 2,499.21; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance – 176.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 1,881.13; The Office, supply – 1,101.19; The Oil Barn, supply – 75.50; Brian Olver, supply – 2,500.00; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 15,661.23; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 70.00; Proforce Law Enforcement, supply – 2,941.05; Public Agency Training Council, supply – 295.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,027.45; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 40.00; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr., supply – 104.68; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 60.45; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 136,911.86; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 51.67; Julie Silbernagel, reimbursement – 123.73; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 143.00; Superior Lamp Inc., supply – 1,566.81; TW Enterprises, Inc., agreement – 825.15; University Enterprises, supply – 99.00; Van Diest Supply Company, supply – 991.20; Visionary Communications, supply – 267.75; Waterworks Industries, supply – 23.67; WCS Telecom, supply – 212.13; Wild West Cellular, supply – 20.00; WY Child Support, agreement – 1,016.00; WY Conf. of Building Officials, membership – 50.00; WY Workers Compensation, insurance – 4,360.75; Xerox, agreement – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

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City Clerk