Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 03/04/08
Mar 10, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel
CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 4, 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.
Mayor Anderson announced that this City Council meeting was being broadcast live via the web and would also be available in the archives on the City of Buffalo website www.buffaloz.com.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the February 19, 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 third & final reading. As there was no Public Comment Mayor Anderson asked for Council input. Councilman Johnson raised questions regarding drainage on Ceci Lane and City easements for storm drainage in Phase 1 and 2. City Planner, Colin Betzler, explained the layout of the resubdivision and how some of the storm sewer was to be routed. Johnson also questioned Chad Reed, WWC Engineering, about groundwater levels and if soils testing should be required at this time. Mayor Anderson again voiced concern over an alternate access to this development. Betzler stated that the subdivision agreement will incorporate the park development. A brief discussion regarding placement of city utilities was held. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1301 on third and final reading with a second from Councilman Johnson. Mayor Anderson and Councilmen Johnson, Hancock, and Vogl voted aye with Councilman Humphrey voting nay.
Rafael Gonzalez presented a request to Council for a water tap to property outside the City limits. Betzler explained the current ordinance prohibiting water outside the City limits and also explained this individual situation. Mayor Anderson expressed that the current policy may need to be changed. Public Works Director, Les Hook, clarified the waterline in question belonged to Johnson County and was used for the fairgrounds. After a brief discussion, Mayor Anderson voiced that more research was needed before a decision could be made. Council agreed.
Dave Todd, Sports Lure, presented a letter request to reserve Prosinski Ball Park for June 20 & 21, 2008 for a 40th Anniversary party. Rachel Novakovich, 4-H/Youth Extension Educator requested a reservation for Prosinski Ball Park on June 21, 2008 for a community dance. Novakovich advised Council that the Substance Abuse Board and the Sports Lure would work out the scheduling conflict if Council granted permission for use of the Park. Councilman Humphrey suggested the Little League Program be contacted as well regarding scheduling conflicts since the Park is heavily used by this organization during the summers. Council agreed to allow the reservation if all parties could resolve conflict schedules.
Resolution #1253 A Resolution to Amend the Personnel Policy of the City of Buffalo regarding Holiday pay and emergency call-out overtime was presented for approval. Mayor Anderson explained the reasons for this resolution. Councilman Vogl made a motion to approve the resolution with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Chief Michael Chapman presented a request from the Buffalo Senior Center for No Parking Signs to be placed along the access road on the E. Side of the Senior Center. Chapman recommended 3 signs be posted on the East side of the road. Richard Trembly informed Council that Bobbie Walseth, Director for the Senior Center, was also in agreement. Councilman Hancock made a motion to post the No Parking Signs on the E. side of the access road. Councilman Humphrey seconded and the Mayor and all Council Members voted aye.
Mayor Anderson then presented the following board appointment for Council consideration and approval: Harold Anton, Lodging Tax Board one unexpired term. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the appointment with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, clarified that the passing of Ordinance #1301 included the park agreement. Betzler then requested Council award the engineering for the GIS enhancements approved by 1% funding to Worthington, Lenhart and Carpenter in the amount of $84,600. Councilman Johnson questioned whether other bids had been considered. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the award with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Betzler then advised that the trail work had started on the Shiloh portion of the trails system thanks to help by 3-Way, Inc. Betzler then stated he had received the scholarship to attend a conference on Main Street Development. Betzler informed Council that 3-Way, Inc. had also offered several employees to help the City for a week. In closing, Betzler reviewed the Greenleaf ditch project, the Master Trails Program progress, the Downtown development plan and progress on the subdivision regulations update. Betzler also stated the next Planning Commission meeting is March 5, 2008.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented Council with a letter he had written addressing a missing filter in the Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. Hook also addressed questions from Council regarding the fire suppression system.
Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, presented a letter of recommendation to Council to accept the bid of Greiner Ford for a new 2008 4x4 pickup truck. Councilman Johnson made a motion to award the bid to Greiner in the amount of $21,973.00 with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Hook and Durfee then addressed questions from Council regarding the Accounts Payable and the 3-Way employees.
Police Chief, Mike Chapman, updated Council on the training that officers had been attending and the large amount of flu currently circulating in the department.
City Attorney, Ben Kirven, updated Council on the easements for the water tank and pipeline project.
Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, Chris Spencer, showed Council the live webcam broadcast. Spencer then addressed questions from Council regarding building permits and unlicensed contractors.
In closing, Mayor Anderson announced the upcoming Budget meeting dates of March 25, April 3, April 8, April 17, April 29 and May 15, 2008 to be held at City Hall. Mayor Anderson also announced Daylight Savings Time begins March 9, 2008. Anderson also announced the next Department Head meeting would be March 25, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the City fire hall. In closing, Anderson announced the City/County breakfast to be held at 7:00 a.m. at the Crossroads on March 11, 2008 and the Council workshop with the tree board on March 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Linda Betz, service 398.50; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance 39,200.71; Bresnan Communications, supply 112.85; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement 2,536.84; Buffalo Tree Service, service 3,775.00; Hillary Boone, service 260.00; Nancy Hall, service 180.00; R.L. Hancock, reimbursement 494.63; JLM Engineering, contract 2,149.99; Johnson County Circuit Court, agreement 7.78; Johnson County Gatchell Museum, agreement 46,000.00; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, supply 11,444.00; Johnson County Y.M.C.A. agreement 16,700.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply 2,465.97; Adrian Keeler, reimbursement 38.18; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance 176.00; Postage By Phone, supply 400.00; Rocky Mountain Info Network, membership 100.00; St Francis Animal Shelter, agreement 1,200.00; Visa, supply 3,449.76; Western Plains Machinery, equipment 102,900.00; WWC Engineering, supply 379.82; WY Assn Municipalities, supply 55.00; WY Dept of Transportation, contract 192.88; WY Educators Benefit Trust, insurance 370.11; WY Retirement System, retirement 23,253.52; WY State Treasurer, agreement 80.00.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk