Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 07/01/08
Jul 7, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 1, 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 17, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Councilmen 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 third and final reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion and Mayor Johnson, Councilman Hancock, Councilman Humphrey, and Councilman Vogl voted aye. Councilman Dyess did not vote. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1305 on third and final reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion. Bruce Hepp, 700 Walters, voiced concern with storm water drainage in the area of development. Hepp also requested all subdivision procedures be followed and criticized the City of Buffalo for not holding Public Hearings on the following subdivisions: Bison Meadows, Greenleaf Phase III, Buffalo Ridge and Eagle Summit. City Planner, Colin Betzler, explained the City had traditionally held Public Hearings for annexations because it changed the boundaries of the City but did not hold Public Hearings for subdivisions and resubdivisions such as Eagle Summit. Hepp also criticized the Planning and Zoning Board for not thinking broadly enough and looking at storm water control. In closing, Hepp chastised the City for not adhering to City ordinances. Mayor Johnson recommended tabling Ordinance #1305 on third and final reading until further storm drainage information is gathered. The Mayor and Council members Hancock, Humphrey and Vogl voted against Ordinance #1305 on third and final reading. Councilman Dyess did not vote. Councilman Hancock made a motion to table Ordinance #1305 until further storm drainage information was gathered. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and Council members Hancock, Humphrey and Vogl voted aye. Councilman Dyess did not vote. Mayor Johnson directed the planning department to look into Public Hearing requirements.
Mayor Johnson presented his recommendation to appoint Jim Martin and Kate Harness to the Planning and Zoning Board for three year terms. Councilman Hancock made a motion to accept the Mayor’s appointments with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Johnson then recommended reappointing Paul Brunkhorst to the Buffalo-Johnson Commerce Joint Powers Board for a three year term. Councilman Hancock made a motion to accept the Mayor’s appointment. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council Members voting aye. Mayor Johnson recommended reappointing Don Vogl to the Criminal Justice Center Joint Powers Board or a three year term. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the Mayor’s appointment with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council Members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson presented a request from the Buffalo Swim Club to use the City Pool for practice one night a week for six weeks from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Johnson stated the Swim Club had liability insurance coverage. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council Members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson then announced the Council had agreed to grant merit raises during FY09 on the anniversary date for each employee. Cost of living increases will be effective July 1, 2008.
A letter request from the American Legion Club was presented to Council for a catering permit for the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on August 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and August 9th & 10th from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Councilman Dyess made a motion to grant the catering permit with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
The St. Francis Animal Shelter Service Contract was presented for Council approval and the Mayor’s signature. Councilman Vogl made a motion to approve the contract and Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
A lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and Angela Lloyd was presented for renewal. Lloyd requested another 2-year agreement with the same rental amount of 500.00/mo. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the agreement at the same amount for another two-year term with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Resolution #1185 – A Resolution Authorizing the City of Buffalo to Participate in the Pilot Program with the State of Wyoming for Computerization of Municipal Court Records and increasing the Court Costs for persons appearing by 10.00 and providing an effective date thereof was presented for rescission. Mayor Johnson explained the original reasons for this resolution and why it was no longer necessary to use this system. Councilman Dyess made a motion to rescind the resolution with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Resolution #1261 – A Resolution authorizing submission of a federal mineral royalty capital construction account grant application to the state loan and investment board on behalf of the governing body of the Town of the City of Buffalo for the purpose of expansion and modification to the City’s wastewater treatment plant was presented for approval. Councilman Hancock made a motion to pass the resolution. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Michelle and Darren Gardner addressed Council with safety concerns for children in the City parks. Gardner stated he wanted to raise Council’s awareness to safety of playground equipment. Mayor Johnson advised the Gardners that an inspection procedure for all City park equipment has been instituted. Ron Gardner contributed his concern with parking and crosswalks in the area of the outdoor pool. Council thanked the Gardners for their input regarding safety issues.
City Planner, Colin Betzler, informed Council that additional Section 318 grant funds were available to the City of Buffalo. Mayor Johnson suggested structuring this additional grant money as a revolving pool of funds that would be returned to the City for future developments. Betzler also updated Council on the submittal for additional SLIB funding of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion from the large under-funded projects pool.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, announced that substantial completion had been issued for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion on June 25, 2008. Hook also updated Council on the Pamida waterline project and a recent water main break on E. Gatchell Street.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, invited Council to a retirement dinner for Lieutenant Michael Dahmer and Dispatcher Susan Hulet on July 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Chief Chapman also announced Officer Kiefer would be graduating from the Police Academy. In closing, Chapman reported a fiber optic line between Buffalo and Sheridan had been cut this week.
City Attorney, Ben Kirven, advised Council of his opinion that Ordinance 21-12 did not require formal publication of Public Hearings and recommended holding a Public Hearing for Ordinance #1305 at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
Mayor Johnson reminded all City employees to raise their awareness to safety this summer. Johnson also announced that the American Trike Association would be in town July 30th through August 2nd and that City Offices would be closed Friday, July 4th. Johnson reminded Council of the City/County Breakfast on Tuesday, July 8th at 7:00 a.m. at the Best Western. Johnson also reminded Council of the Council workshop on Tuesday, July 15th @ City Hall at 9:00 a.m. to discuss rate increases in the enterprise funds. Mayor Johnson announced the City Picnic on July 18th at 5:00 p.m. in Washington Park and the Department Head Meeting July 29th at 9:00 a.m. at the City Fire Hall. In closing, Johnson explained a change order to the Fort Street waterline project and requested Council approval. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve change order no. 3 with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Linda Betz, service – 398.50; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance – 39,100.31; Bresnan Communications, supply – 109.90; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 2,536.84; CBM Associates, Inc., contract – 779.22; Roger Caldwell, supply – 15.35; Clean Sweeps, service – 260.00; Chrysler Financial Business, equipment – 26,993.92; Nancy Hall, service – 225.00; Hot Iron, Inc., contract – 97,860.01; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, supply – 16,618.50; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 7,232.14; Kenco Enterprises, Inc., agreement – 318.00; Myers Construction, contract – 10,972.26; Pitney Bowes, agreement – 402.00; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Qwik Pack & Ship, supply – 12.25; Rocky Mtn Oilfield Warehouse, supply – 7,386.14; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,200.00; Visa, supply – 2,879.06; WLC, contract – 15,628.75; WWC Engineering, supply – 245.00; WY Dept of Transportation, contract – 151.50; WY Retirement System, retirement – 22,836.79.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

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