Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 06/17/08
Jul 21, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 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 June 3, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Councilmen 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 third and final reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson explained the change to the Ordinance on third reading with a reduction to the loan repayment schedule by 50,585. Johnson also announced the total appropriation for Fiscal Year 2009 would be 21,957,953. There being no further comments, Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1304 on second reading with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Dyess recused himself from the Council for the next order of business citing the subdivision being considered was his development. Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1305 – An Ordinance Providing for the Resubdivision of Lots 19-26, Block 4 and Lots 5-7, Block 5 of the Eagle Summit Addition to the Town of the City of Buffalo on second reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and Mayor Johnson, Councilman Hancock, Councilman Humphrey, and Councilman Vogl voted aye. Councilman Dyess did not vote. There being no changes to the Ordinance from the first reading and no public comment Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1305 on second reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with the Mayor, Councilman Hancock, Councilman Humphrey and Councilman Vogl voting aye. Councilman Dyess did not vote.
A letter request from JCE, Inc. dba Century Club was presented to Council for a catering permit for the Summit Gymnastics Pig Wrestling Event at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on June 20, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant the catering permit with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Rob Yingling, Chamber of Commerce, addressed Mayor and Council to offer the support of the Chamber of Commerce for the downtown development plan. Mayor Johnson thanked Yingling and the Chamber for voicing their support and talked briefly about the scope of the project.
Frank Pratt, 1197 N Burritt, approached Mayor and Council with a problem accessing his property once construction started on the adjoining new subdivision. City Planner, Colin Betzler, explained the subdivision and the curb type to be used in the subdivision. Pratt also recommended an additional culvert be placed in the area to address drainage.
Warren Roberts, 1187 N Burritt, addressed Mayor and Council with concern for drainage problems once Watkins Street is developed. Betzler explained the predicted storm water flow in the area. Mayor Johnson thanked both Pratt and Roberts for their input during the development of this subdivision.
A letter request from the Big Horn Mountain Radio Network was presented to Council for the use of Prosinski Park for the Fair and Rodeo Dance and Fun on the Go for Friday, August 8th. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the request with a second fro Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, presented a request from the Shiloh Phase II developer for the warranty period to begin on the final items of sidewalk and a PRV valve. Public Works Director, Les Hook, confirmed these items had been completed. Councilman Hancock made a motion to begin the warranty period of one year effective June 17, 2008. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Betzler also presented a request to release the escrow account and recommended waiting to release the funds. Betzler then presented updates on various projects including the WYECIP program meeting on June 24th at 1:00 p.m., the Historic Bridge Placement, the Section 318 funding, and the Sparrow Hawk LLC possible tax credit property. Betzler updated Council on the Pamida building plan and permit as well as the status of the Buffalo Ridge subdivision. In closing, Betzler invited Council to the upcoming WYDOT 16E project meeting and the Rocky Mountain Power meeting on July 16th. Betzler also mentioned that three applications had been received for the Planning Commission vacancies.
Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, updated Council on the newly licensed contractors and the building permit fees collected. Hulick also called Council’s attention to the upcoming weed control article in the Buffalo Bulletin.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented Council with Change Order #3 to the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project in the amount of 159,903.98. Hook explained the change order included nineteen work change directives. Hook also explained the total change to the contract to date is 116,000. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the change order in the amount of 159,903.98 with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council Members voted aye. Hook then requested permission to hire 2 new employees at 14.00/hr with one being a relative to another City employee. Mayor Johnson explained to Council how the Public Works Department was currently understaffed by 2 employees and that the two candidates were deserving of the slightly higher starting wage as they already had CDL licenses. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the request to hire 2 new employees at 14.00/hr with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. In closing, Hook updated Council on the Fort Street Waterline and the Waste Water Treatment Plant projects.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, explained to Council that he had visited with Don Phillips of the Wyoming Department of Transportation regarding striping and signage in the downtown area. Chapman also reviewed the numerous upcoming activities to be held in Buffalo. In closing, Chapman addressed questions from Council regarding cars parked on streets for extended lengths of time.
City Attorney, Ben Kirven, advised Council of the meetings with Judge Sampson and County Attorney Wages regarding the revised bond schedule for the City of Buffalo.
Jay Bogner, Mountain View Motel, addressed Council with concerns over access to his property in light of the concrete problems in the Fort Street construction. Mayor Johnson assured Bogner that his concerns had been heard and explained the remaining time frame of the project. Additional input was heard from City Attorney Kirven and JLM Engineering, Inc.
Mayor Johnson reminded Council of the Department Head meeting June 24th at 9 a.m. at the City Fire Hall and announced that the City pool had opened today, June 17th.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,451.34; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 100.03; Alltel, supply – 1,367.51; American Linen, supply – 855.21; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 1,031.56; Big Horn Mtn Radio Network, supply – 290.00; Blakeman Propane, supply – 60.00; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 104.31; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,370.40; Buffalo Gardens, supply – 56.28; Buffalo Glass, supply – 405.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 235.98; Carwile & Lobban Ditch Co., agreement – 3,088.20; Caselle, agreement – 1,115.00; Cate Wyoming Equipment, equipment – 14,065.25; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 193.32; Chesbro Electric, supply – 72.00; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 56.05; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Collections, Inc., service – 53.00; Culligan, supply – 261.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 254.76; DPC Industries, supply – 669.30; Mike Dahmer, supply – 201.61; Decatur Electronics, supply – 3,820.00; DEW Limited Liability Company, service – 42.50; Dutchman Plumbing, service – 60.00; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 209.60; Experts Towing & Recovery, service – 55.00; Farm Plan, supply – 69.64; Fiberpipe, supply – 179.85; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; GPM Building Maint., service – 34.00; Gases Plus, supply – 11.49; Hach Company, supply – 268.00; Hawkins, supply – 10,398.32; Heartland Kubota, supply – 249.80; Homax Oil, supply – 464.45; Hot Iron, Inc., contract – 163,521.09; Hydro Construction, contract – 202,047.93; Industrial Systems, supply – 517.16; Intermountain Construction, supply – 928.00; JLM Engineering, contract – 20,784.70; Jo Co. Solid Waste District, agreement – 40.000.00; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 9,245.60; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 5,292.12; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 291.37; KC Tools & Machinery, supply – 138.86; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 400.00; Knife River, supply – 2,483.92; Kois Bros. Equip, supply – 214.76; Lawson Products, supply – 118.34; Local Gov’t Liability Pool, insurance – 22,551.00; MTR Ranch Supply, supply – 514.50; Michelena Automotive, supply – 3,203.91; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 3,940.75; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,315.03; Mr. R’s Auto Salvage, supply – 25.00; Nalco Company, supply – 9,791.95; Nelson Engineering, contract – 2,477.50; The Office, supply – 1,327.45; The Oil Barn, service – 161.15; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 16,627.06; Everett Parsons, reimbursement – 80.00; Peden’s, supply – 54.00; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 3,207.00; Professional Dispatch Mgmt 911, supply – 295.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,214.69; RHOMAR Industries, supply – 380.22; Rocky Mtn Fresh Food Center, supply – 166.17; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 801.89; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract – 50,233.15; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 336.21; Julie Silbernagel, supply – 173.00; Spencer Internet Services, service - 900.00; Sports Lure, supply – 713.50; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 148.75; Swede’s Fire Ext. Service, supply – 68.70; Team Chemical, supply – 5,188.75; Timerline Electric, service – 2,545.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 267.75; Watco, Inc., supply – 38,513.28; WCS Telecom, supply – 200.03; Wear Parts, supply – 51.75; Western Plains Machinery, supply – 992.91; Wingfoot, supply – 1,004.76; WWC Engineering, agreement – 889.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 520.00; WY Dept of Trans., supply – 5.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,202.43; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

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