Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 03/18/08
Mar 24, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 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 Johnson made a motion to approve the March 4, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
A Public Hearing was held regarding the issuance of a restaurant liquor license for Sol De Vallarta – bar located in a 6’x4’ room in SW Corner of 1st Floor located at 4 South Main Street. There being no Public Comment, Mayor Anderson called for Council action. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the issuance of a restaurant liquor license with a second from Councilman Johnson. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Marilyn Connolly, Emergency Management, updated Council on the Emergency Notification System and requested a workshop with Council to demonstrate the system. Connolly also invited Council to a training class for the I-300 series of the NIMS training. Connolly then reminded Council of the May 8th Flood Evacuation Exercise at the Senior Center. In closing, Connolly announced the Multi-Hazard Mitigation plan had been approved by FEMA.
Ron and Dan Hanson, Hanson Trucking, presented various problems with the drainage and street alignment on Lucas Street. Mayor Anderson recommended a meeting between the Developer of the area, the Engineer and the Hansons with the City serving in a mediator role. Jack Morey, Jr., JLM Engineering, addressed the plan for future development in the area. Colin Betzler, City Planner, cautioned against the City of Buffalo taking an active mediation role.
Ordinance #1302 – An Ordinance Providing for the “Bison Meadows Subdivision Phase 2”, being a resubdivision of Lot 25 of the Bison Meadows Subdivision, located within the Hatch Addition to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for first reading. City Planner, Colin Betzler, explained the subdivision as a mixed use subdivision with commercial lots in phase I and 55 lots zoned R-3 in Phase 2. Dan Hanson questioned why the City was developing subdivisions with both residential housing and commercial lots. Betzler explained the comprehensive study results. Councilman Humphrey questioned the street widths in the development and the reasons for a variance. After a brief discussion Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1302 on first reading with a second from Councilman Vogl. Mayor Anderson, Councilman Johnson, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Vogl voted aye with Councilman Humphrey voting nay.
Resolution #1253 – A Resolution to Amend the Safety Policy of the City of Buffalo regarding prescription safety glasses and CPR and First Aid Certification was presented for Council approval. Mayor Anderson explained the reasons for this resolution. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the resolution with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Jay Bogner, 26 Harmony, requested a street cut variance in the Shiloh Phase I subdivision. Bogner stated that there had already been two street cuts in this subdivision and asked that he be allowed to also cut into the street for the purpose of a second water tap to his property. Public Works Director, Les Hook, explained the reasons for the existing street cuts. After a brief discussion, Mayor Anderson stated the Council was not prepared to make this decision at this time.
Mayor Anderson then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Three Way, Inc. for the use of several employees for various City projects in the last two weeks. Rich Hallcroft accepted the certificate on behalf of Three Way, Inc.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, presented a proposal for a construction document review process. A brief discussion regarding the need for an additional engineer to review the documents followed. Randy Dyess, Planning and Zoning Commission, requested a workshop to better inform Council. Betzler then reminded Council that Steve Kurtz, retired Worthington, Lenhart, Carpenter consultant would be in Buffalo on April 15th to visit with Buffalo City Officials and surrounding towns before and after the Council meeting. In closing, Betzler briefly updated Council on the Level 1 Water Study, the Downtown development workshops next week and announced the Master Trails Plan Open House on April 21st.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, announced the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project would begin system startups in April.
Ken Durfee, Public Works Foreman, praised Three Way, Inc. for the help donated to the City crews recently and updated Council on the street sweeper and pot-hole repairs.
Sergeant Dan Fraley addressed questions from Council.
City Attorney, Ben Kirven, updated Council on the easements for the water tank and pipeline project and addressed questions from Council.
Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, Chris Spencer, presented a proposal for engineering services for the Lucas/Euskaldun Streets Project design. Spencer requested Council approval to begin the design process. Councilman Hancock made a motion to accept the proposal and allow JLM Engineering to proceed with the design of the Lucas/Euskaldun Streets Project. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion and all Council members and the Mayor voted aye. Spencer then answered Council questions and updated Council on the Holiday Inn Express progress.
Councilman Humphrey presented a petition with approximately 136 signatures in favor of moving the Council meeting time to 7:00 p.m. Councilman Hancock then presented an additional petition with approximately 170 signatures requesting the Council time remain at 4:00 p.m.
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. Anderson also announced the next Department Head meeting would be March 25, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the City fire hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 749.89; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 153.48; Alltel, supply – 1,043.04; American Linen, supply – 536.22; Anderson Highway Signs, supply-174.13; B & W Saws, service – 22.70; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 1,850.87; Blakeman Propane, Inc, supply – 352.35; Brenntag Pacific, Inc, supply – 1,560.64; Bresnan Communications, supply – 114.85; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 11.98; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 907.50; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 2,118.95; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 66.56; CBM Associates, contract – 3,311.96; CMI-TECO, supply – 12.84; Caselle, Inc., agreement – 1,115.00; Century Tire, supply – 829.55; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 171.43; Code 3, supply – 80.00; Chesbro Electric, Inc., supply – 254.04; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 48.24; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Contractor’s Supply, Inc., supply - 628.43; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 166.50; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 40.81; Dept of Environmental Quality, supply – 1,739.56; Farm Plan, supply – 61.55; Fiberpipe, supply – 179.85; FSH Communications, LLC, agreement – 70.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 349.88; Gempler’s, supply – 206.85; Grainger, supply – 37.71; Hach Company, supply – 3,517.70; Ed Hammer, Inc., supply – 35.57; Homax Oil, supply – 464.45; Hydro Construction Co., Inc., contract – 368,745.20; Industrial Systems, Inc., supply – 1,484.43; Intermountain Construction, supply – 735.15; JLM Engineering, contract – 7,377.50; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 38.76; Johnson County Circuit Court, agreement – 4.30; J.C. School District, supply – 30.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 4,697.74; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 207.94; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 120.71; Lacal Equipment, Inc., supply – 2,350.99; Lariat International Trucks, supply – 251.61; Lawson Products, Inc., supply – 249.96; Heather McCann, supply – 179.00; Michelena Automotive, supply – 658.22; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 6,186.18; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 120.67; Mountain Auto, supply – 644.39; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 3,310.34; Northern Safety Co., Inc., supply – 120.39; North Wyoming Insurance, Supply – 200.00; Northern WY Mental Health, agreement – 1,250.00; The Office, supply – 1,004.08; The Oil Barn, supply – 80.90; The Old Dominion Brush, supply – 3,190.47; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 15,406.02; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Posy Patch, supply – 31.50; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 236.02; ProPet Distributors, Inc., supply – 156.15; Q Business Source, supply – 638.74; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,034.20; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 185.52; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr. Supply – 68.32; Rocky Mtn. Oilfield Warehouse, supply – 545.00; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 394.74; Rosemount Analytical, supply – 531.50; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 74,191.14; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,170.00; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 657.39; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 445.22; Snap On Tools, supply – 35.50; Sports Lure, supply – 500.75; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 229.25; Team Chemical, Inc., supply – 2,509.50; Teton County Sheriff’s Office, supply – 300.00; Timberline Electric, supply – 212.50; Transparent Technologies, supply – 54,131.21; VFW Post 2469, supply – 20.00; Visionary Communications, Inc., supply – 267.75; Waterworks Industries, supply – 2,189.00; WCS Telecom, supply - 192.81; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 27.75; Wingfoot, supply – 97.00; WWC Engineering, contract – 3,242.03; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 1,016.00; WY Law Enforcement Academy, supply – 1,983.00; WY Machinery Co., supply – 820.26; WY State Treasurer, agreement – 110.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,366.41; Xerox Corporation, supply – 248.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

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