Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 04/15/08
Apr 17, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 2008
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Anderson, Councilman Johnson and Councilman Humphrey. Councilman Hancock and Councilman Vogl were 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 April 1, 2008 Regular Council Meeting and the April 8, 2008 Special Meeting minutes. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
A Public Hearing was held regarding the transfer of a retail liquor license for Occidental Saloon, LLC to Occidental Hospitality, LLC – a 30’x70’ room in middle section of building located at 18 North Main Street. There being no Public Comment, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the transfer of a retail liquor license from Occidental Saloon, LLC to Occidental Hospitality, LLC with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to introduce 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 on second reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded they motion. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye. Councilman Johnson acknowledged the Council error of not taking action on the Ordinance from the last Council meeting and apologized to the developer for not following proper procedures. Johnson then made a motion to table the second reading of Ordinance #1302 until the May 6, 2008 meeting when all City Council members are present. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Mayor Anderson presented a proclamation declaring May 9, 2008 as Arbor Day in the City of Buffalo to Tree Board member, Doyle Kincaid.
A letter request for a catering permit for Don Seals Ent., Inc. dba Ray’s Liquor for the Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser on April 26, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds was reviewed by Council. Councilman Humphrey made a motion to approve the request for the permit with a second from Councilman Johnson. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
A letter request for a catering permit for Don Seals Ent., Inc. dba Ray’s Liquor for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation dinner May 3, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to Midnight at the Johnson County Fairgrounds was reviewed by Council. Councilman Humphrey made a motion to approve the request for the permit with a second from Councilman Johnson. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Resolution #1255 – A Resolution Determining the Amount of Taxes to be Raised for Municipal Purposes for the City of Buffalo, Wyoming for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 was presented for approval. Mayor Anderson read the Resolution and explained that this was for the 8 mill levy. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the Resolution with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
John Miller, Pool Board, requested additional funding during the current budget year for miscellaneous items at the pool. Miller explained that the items needed to be addressed this Spring but an application will be submitted to the Recreation District for funding. Councilman Johnson made a motion to grant the additional funding this budget year with any Recreation District funds coming back to the City. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, introduced and welcomed Steve Kurtz, retired Worthington, Lenhart and Carpenter consultant, and invited everyone to stay after the Council meeting for a workshop. Betzler also announced the Building Inspector position had been vacated and applications were being accepted. Betzler briefly mentioned the recent Main Street Conference in Philadelphia that he had attended and the WyoPass Conference in Thermopolis that he and the assistant planner had attended. Betzler then announced several upcoming meetings: May 27 Downtown Development Plan presentation at the County Fire Hall at 5 p.m., Master Trails Plan Open House, April 21 at 4 p.m. at the County Fire Hall, County Landowner meeting regarding county trails on April 16 at the County Fire Hall. In closing, Betzler addressed Council questions.
Mayor Anderson thanked the Wyoming Association of Municipalities for providing the opportunity to meet with Mr. Kurtz and also thanked Mr. Kurtz for coming to Buffalo. Anderson then thanked Betzler and Assistant Planner, Alicia Bankston, for their work on the trails system.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, requested permission to replace the signs at a problem intersection. Chief Michael Chapman agreed with the recommendation. Hook also informed Council that the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project has a projected substantial completion date of June 8, 2008.
Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, presented his monthly report and an updated project list. Durfee informed Council of a recent vacancy in the Public Works Department and addressed questions from Council.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, advised Council that one of the new officers will be attending the Police Academy starting Monday with the second officer attending in August.
City Attorney, Ben Kirven, addressed Council questions.
Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, Chris Spencer, offered his services to Council during the interim period of hiring a new Building Inspector. Mayor and Council thanked Spencer for his service to the City and the wit he brought to the job.
Mayor Anderson invited everyone to attend the workshop after the Council meeting with consultant Steve Kurtz. Anderson also announced the upcoming Budget meeting dates of April 29 and May 15, 2008 to be held at City Hall. Anderson announced the next Department Head meeting would be April 29, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the City Fire Hall. In closing, Mayor Anderson announced that the third quarter budget report was available for review at City Hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 512.01; Alltel, supply – 1,441.28; American Linen, supply – 533.07; Big Horn Welding, supply – 61.75; Blakeman Propane, supply – 293.63; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 4.88; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,030.00; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 1,835.78; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 10,000.00; Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department, agreement – 22,548.44; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 9.64; Castle Industries, supply – 249.94; City Electric, supply – 69.49; Chesbro Electric, supply – 96.00; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Commerce Park JPB, reimbursement – 2,936.00; Culligan, supply – 156.50; The Embroidery Barn, supply – 1,085.00; EZ-Liner, supply – 146.72; Faris Machinery, supply – 781.81; Farm Plan, supply – 225.31; FSH, supply – 70.00; GameTime, supply – 1,485.51; Heartland Kubota, supply – 344.22; Honnen Equipment, supply – 161.55; Hydro Construction, contract – 459,884.83; Industrial Systems, supply – 1,665.26; Intermountain Construction, supply – 332.55; JLM Engineering, contract – 16,894.50; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 17.17; J. C. Circuit Court, agreement – 10.94; J. C. Commissioners, agreement – 1,095.00; J. C. YMCA, agreement – 37,424.50; JPB Fuel, supply – 3,840.32; Joy Appliance, supply – 350.43; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 100.00; Lacal Equipment, supply – 762.06; Michelena Automotive, supply – 933.57; Montana-Dakota Utilities, supply – 5,873.38; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,355.53; Newman Traffic Signs, supply – 590.46; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 921.76; North Wyoming Insurance, service – 350.00; The Office, supply – 842.89; The Oil Barn, supply – 79.50; Pitney Bowes, agreement – 402.00; Postage by Phone, supply – 856.19; Powder River Power, supply – 232.10; Qwest, supply – 2,021.98; RDG Planning & Design, supply – 14,850.00; Reimann Oil, supply – 270.84; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food, supply – 160.94; Rocky Mountain Oilfield Warehouse, supply – 654.00; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 14,970.36; Rocky Mountain Valve, supply – 386.43; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 341.59; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 96,277.43; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,503.00; Sheridan Computer, supply – 56.25; Servall, supply – 117.26; Simondi Enterprises, supply – 25.00; Sports Lure, supply – 2,798.00; Squeeky Kleen, supply – 147.25; States West Water Resources, contract – 25,555.82; Swede’s Fire Ext. Service, supply – 58.50; Three Way, supply – 2,727.35; Valley Welders Supply, supply – 24.72; Visionary Communications, supply – 267.75; VWR International, supply – 485.08; Wazall, supply – 42.00; WCS Telecom, supply – 193.32; Western Plains Machinery, supply – 142.84; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 1,016.00; WY Department of Revenue, agreement – 109.85; WY Department of Transportation, contract – 1,056.23; WY State Treasurer, agreement – 100.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,119.09; Xerox, agreement – 295.73.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.

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