Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 04/01/08
Apr 8, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 01, 2008
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. Councilman Vogl was absent. 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 March 18, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
A Public Hearing was held regarding the transfer of a restaurant liquor license for China Garden – a 4’x5’ room in SW Corner of the Dining Room located at 386 North Main Street. There being no Public Comment, Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the restaurant liquor license to Chun Song Zhao D/B/A China Garden with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
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 second reading. Assistant City Planner, Alicia Bankston, explained the revision to the plat that had been presented since the last reading of the ordinance. Jacob Hatch, developer, explained the purpose for the changes to the plat. Mayor Anderson asked the Police Chief and the Fire Chief if there was any opposition to the changes. Mayor Anderson also stated he would recommend this subdivision go back to the Planning Commission for approval of the changes to the plat. Hatch withdrew the changes to the plat in an effort to keep the process moving forward since Council would be sending this back to the Planning Commission. Fire Chief, Clarence Gammon III, clarified that narrow streets with car parking violations will not be wide enough for Fire Department trucks. Gammon further stated that if parking violations could not be enforced he would prefer the streets go back to the wider width of 42’. Councilman Humphrey questioned the developer regarding a temporary pipe that had been placed at the development site. Hatch stated he would follow the engineer’s recommendations. Councilman Johnson questioned the parking violations and how this would be enforced by law enforcement. Police Chief, Michael Chapman, stated his opinion that wider street widths would be better. Councilman Humphrey questioned Hatch as to the purpose of the variance to the street widths. Hatch stated he was trying to develop lots that aren’t long and narrow strips of land. In a final comment, Fire Chief Gammon clarified the width of the fire trucks. There being no motion, Ordinance 1302 failed on second reading.
Jay Bogner, 26 Harmony, requested a street cut variance in the Shiloh Phase I subdivision. Mayor Anderson explained Bogner’s request and stated he would not recommend allowing this street cut as it was for a different purpose than the two street cuts that had been allowed in the subdivision. Bogner cited the City’s ordinance against allowing street cuts in new streets for a period of five years. Bogner then requested Council to grant a variance to the ordinance and allow him to cut the street four years early. Councilman Hancock made a motion to deny the request with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
The Buffalo High School Outdoor Education Class presented Council with two options for a Frisbee golf course. Council chose the location at the High School for the course layout. The Outdoor Education Class also requested City funding for the baskets as well as some concrete expense. Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant funding for this project in the amount of 3,565.00 with a second from Councilman Johnson. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Kate Holt and John Miller, Pool Board, requested a letter of City support on submitting for Recreation District Funds. Holt and Miller explained the projects for which funds are being sought. Councilman Johnson made a motion to grant the letter of City support and Councilman Humphrey seconded. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye. Miller then presented the cost estimates for painting the pool. Holt explained that the estimates were above what the budgeted amount was and requested approval for the overrun. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the additional costs for painting the outdoor pool with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Assistant City Planner, Alicia Bankston, informed Council that the LUCA Census information had recently been submitted. Bankston also discussed the downtown development plan meetings that had been held this past week.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, updated Council on the fire suppression system on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project. Hook stated the fire suppression system requirement had now been omitted. Councilman Johnson publicly thanked States West Engineering for solving the fire suppression system problem.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, requested Council approval to accept a Speed Enforcement Grant in the amount of 13,000.00. Councilman Johnson made a motion to accept the grant with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye. Chapman also announced that one dispatcher would be retiring in August and requested hiring a replacement dispatcher on June 1st for training purposes. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve hiring an additional dispatcher on June 1st with a second from Councilman Johnson. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye. In closing, Chapman requested Council input regarding signs for the downtown crosswalks. Council directed Chief Chapman to visit with the Wyoming Transportation Department as this is a state highway. Chapman then addressed Council questions regarding extra patrol at an intersection that is repeatedly being violated.
City Attorney, Ben Kirven, clarified who would be responsible for maintenance on the Frisbee Golf Park and suggested this project be funded by Recreation District funds.
Project Coordinator/Building Inspector, Chris Spencer, updated Council on current building permits and presented a history of permits for the past several years.
Trudy Schoonover, Big Horn Motel, advised Council that she would be purchasing the Bozeman Trail Ice Cream Parlor and requested permission to have a sno-cone and ice cream bar delivery route. Mayor Anderson called on the City Attorney to clarify an existing business delivery as opposed to transient vendors. Councilman Johnson added that the delivery vehicle would need to be licensed.
A request letter from the Buffalo Youth Baseball Association to place a concessions trailer at Prosinski field during the regular baseball season was reviewed by Council. Councilman Johnson voiced concern over conflict with other activities during this time period. Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the concession trailer to be placed at Prosinski field during the regular baseball season from the end of May until July 15th. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Mayor Anderson announced the upcoming Budget meeting dates of April 3, April 8, April 14, April 29 and May 15, 2008 to be held at City Hall. Anderson also announced the next Department Head meeting would be April 29, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the City Fire Hall. George Parks from the Wyoming Association of Municipalities will be at City Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 9th and the City/County Breakfast is April 8th at 7:00 a.m. In closing, Mayor Anderson reminded Council of the workshop with consultant Steve Kurtz on April 15th before and after the Council meeting.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: ABC Seamless, supply – 300.00; Betz, Linda, service – 398.50; BlueCross/BlueShield, insurance – 39,799.73; Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, agreement – 25,000.00; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 2,536.84; Clean Sweeps, service – 260.00; Dahmer Petty Cash, Mike, supply – 127.74; Dutchman Plumbing, supply – 165.00; The Embroidery Barn, supply – 124.00; Hall, Nancy, service – 225.00; J. C. Commissioners, agreement – 28,500.00; J. C. Solid Waste District, supply – 11,828.50; J. C. YMCA, agreement – 5,682.39; JPB Fuel, supply – 4,718.27; Meyer, Deann, reimbursement – 59.00; Qwik Pack & Ship, supply – 51.50; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,200.00; Sampson’s Sheet Metal, supply – 375.00; State Fire Marshall’s Office, supply – 1,739.56; Visa, supply – 2,928.17; WY Educators’ Benefit Trust, insurance – 393.75; WY Planning Assoc., membership – 36.00; WY Retirement, retirement – 21,959.97.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

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