Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 05/20/08
May 23, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2008
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Johnson, Councilman Dyess, Councilman Hancock, Councilman Humphrey and Councilman Vogl. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the May 6, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Councilmen voted aye.
Councilman Vogl then made a motion to approve the May 9, 2008 Special Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Councilmen voted aye.
Municipal Judge, Mary Hupy, administered the Oath of Office for Mayor Michael Johnson and Councilman Randy Dyess.
Councilman Hancock 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 third and final reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion. The Mayor and Councilmen Dyess, Hancock and Vogl voted aye. Councilman Humphrey voted nay. There being no public comment Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1302 on third and final reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion. The Mayor and Councilmen Dyess, Hancock and Vogl voted aye with Councilman Humphrey not voting.
A water line agreement was presented for Council approval regarding the Pamida building site. The agreement is to be signed by Starostka Group Unlimited and the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming. Mayor Johnson explained the extent of the agreement and the process of arriving at this agreement. Councilman Dyess added that he felt this was a fair deal for both the City and the Contractor. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the agreement with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1303 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-3 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo was introduced by a motion from Councilman Hancock on second reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. There being no public comment Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1303 on second reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson presented Steve Nuckolls with a plaque in recognition of 18 years of service on the Buffalo Trails Board. Johnson thanked Nuckolls for all of his help on the Trails system.
A request from City Liquor for a catering permit October 3, 2008 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the Gatchell Museum Association “Fall Gathering & Wine Tasting” fundraiser at the Johnson County Fairgrounds was reviewed by Council. Councilman Vogl made a motion to approve the catering permit with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1304 – An Ordinance Providing an Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson explained the Ordinance to be the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2009 in the amount of 21,168,538. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1304 on first reading with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Bob Pierce, The Oil Barn, congratulated Mayor Johnson and Councilman Dyess on their new positions and shared suggestions with Council regarding future construction. Pierce requested the City adopt a policy for future construction projects to inform affected property owners. Pierce felt this would reduce stress on the construction workers as well as gain more cooperation from the landowners. Pierce also recommended appointing a key contact person to communicate with the landowners. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Pierce for his input. Councilman Dyess suggested communication start during the bidding process on new construction.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, presented an updated report on planning projects and updated Council on the Master Trails Open House. Betzler also invited Council to the Downtown Master Business Plan Open House on May 27th at 5 p.m. at the County Fire Hall. Betzler informed Council of a televised meeting regarding the Rocky Mountain Power rate structure at 9 a.m. on May 27th at the School Administration Office. In closing, Betzler answered questions from Council regarding the Commerce Joint Powers Board activities.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, advised Council that the Water Treatment Plant Expansion would be operational by June 30th and answered questions from Council regarding Tie Hack Reservoir. Hook also requested permission for City crews to change the summer work hours. Mayor Johnson clarified the different crews and which would be affected by the summer schedule. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the summer work schedule with Councilman Vogl seconding the motion. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Hook then updated Council on the Fort Street waterline replacement project and projected cost overruns with additional input from Jack Morey, Jr., JLM Engineering. In closing, Hook answered questions from Council regarding the upcoming openings in the Public Works Department.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, informed Council that he had met with the Wyoming Department of Transportation regarding crosswalks and signage in the downtown area. Chapman then addressed questions from Council.
City Attorney, Ben Kirven, addressed Council questions.
Bobbie Walseth, Buffalo Senior Center, invited Council to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Senior Center Wednesday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the new entrance.
Mayor Johnson reminded Council of the Department Head meeting May 27th at 9 a.m. at the City Fire Hall. Mayor Johnson also announced the filing period for upcoming municipal elections was May 15 – May 30. In closing, Johnson reminded Council of the May 27th Downtown Master Business Plan Open House.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,177.60; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 136.89; Alltel, supply – 1,244.08; American Linen, supply – 760.91; B & W Saws, supply – 179.54; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 99.74; The Billings Gazette, supply – 123.52; Bresnan Communications, supply – 112.85; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 513.09; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 1,755.10; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 4,056.38; Buffalo Glass, supply – 60.00; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 83,944.80; Buffalo Volunteer Fire Dept., agreement – 2,822.19; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 298.91; Casper Star Tribune, supply – 215.12; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 397.56; Chesbro Electric, Inc., supply – 168.00; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 15.00; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Contractor’s Supply, Inc., supply – 423.00; Crown Ditch Association, agreement – 90.00; Culligan, supply – 138.50; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 246.47; Drive Train Industries, supply – 83.52; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 107.36; Energy Equipment & Supply, supply – 231.65; Energy Laboratories, supply – 309.75; Faris Machinery Company, supply – 56.22; Farm Plan, supply – 55.45; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; GPM Bldg Maint, service – 48.00; GlaxoSmithKline, supply – 860.20; Grainger, supply – 1,140.30; Hawkins, Inc., supply – 22,356.07; Heartland Kubota, supply – 1,436.00; Hydro Const. Co., contract – 415,068.71; Industrial Systems, supply – 845.95; Intermountain Construction, supply – 778.65; Inter-Mountain Las, supply – 1,440.00; JLM Engineering, contract – 16,603.40; Jack’s Truck & Equip, supply – 141.66; Jim’s Automotive, supply – 148.00; Joint Powers Fuel, supply – 3,782.96; Joy Appliance, supply – 720.95; Kois Bros. Equip, supply – 36.99; Lacal Equip, supply – 363.04; Lathrop Equip, supply – 88.17; Lawson Products, supply – 198.20; Leeward Tree Farm, supply – 1,475.00; MTR Ranch Supply, suppl – 267.00; Michelena Auto., supply – 663.71; Mick Walter Const, contract - 4,499.14; The Mini, supply – 37.50; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 6,387.36; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 93.55; Mountain Auto, supply – 646.10; Northern Plains Inv., supply – 10,801.48; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 9,809.77; The Office, supply – 1,467.25; The Oil Barn, supply – 92.00; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 15,246.29; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 63.25; Powder River Power, supply – 31.92; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 271.45; Q Business Source, supply – 149.77; Qwest, supply – 2,020.54; Reimann Oil, supply – 676.60; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 94.35; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 252.56; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 62,887.02; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,465.00; Safety-West, Inc., supply – 75.08; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 293.14; Southmain Sinclair, supply – 450.00; Spencer Internet Services, supply – 420.00; Sports Lure, supply – 16.80; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 183.25; Steve’s Truck Service, supply – 203.00; Swede’s Fire Ext. Service, supply – 400.90; Team chemical, supply – 895.00; Ultramax, supply – 933.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 267.75; VWR International, Inc., supply – 399.05; Watco, Inc., supply – 5,307.20; WCS Telecom, supply – 202.56; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 282.06; Wingfoot, supply – 3,931.68; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 520.00; WY Dept of Trans., contract – 2,320.23; WY IS Recycling Tires, supply – 4,744.00; WY Law Enforcement Academy, supply – 897.00; WY Machinery Co., supply – 1,247.05; WY State Treasurer, agreement – 110.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,448.46; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

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