Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 08/05/08
Aug 13, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel
CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 5, 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 July 15, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Humphrey 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.
A Public Hearing was held for the Resubdivision of Lots 19-26, Block 4 and Lots 3-7, Block 5 of the Eagle Summit Addition of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming. There being no public comment Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1305 An Ordinance Providing for the Resubdivision of Lots 19-26, Block 4 and Lots 3-7, 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. City Planner, Colin Betzler, updated Council on changes to the resubdivision ordinance from the first reading. Councilman Hancock then made a motion to approve Ordinance #1305 on third and final reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and Council members Hancock, Humphrey and Vogl voted aye. Councilman Dyess did not vote.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1306 An Ordinance Amending section 10-1.8, parts 6 through 9 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to the collection practice of garbage, trash and other waste matter on second reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson explained the ordinance now included a discount for disabled persons in addition to persons over the age of 65. There being no public comment Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1306 on second reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Resolution #1263 A Resolution Approving a Proposition to impose a 1% Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax in Johnson County, State of Wyoming, for the exclusive purpose of funding specific purposes for specific amounts; said proposition to be voted on at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 was presented for Council approval. Mayor Johnson explained the proceeds of a 1% Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax would be used for a Criminal Justice Center. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Resolution #1263 with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson then read a Proclamation for the Disabled American Veterans. Johnson encouraged everyone to purchase Forget-Me-Nots that will be sold August 9, 2008 in the City of Buffalo.
The following appointments were presented by Mayor Johnson for Council approval:
Harold Anton Lodging Tax Board 3-yr term
Bob Snowden Buffalo-Johnson Commerce Joint Power Board 3-yr term
Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the Mayors appointments with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Robin Ruff, American Cancer Society, requested Council allow a van representing the American Cancer Society to park in front of Crazy Woman Square on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 for a few hours to allow persons to sign panels that will be presented to Washington D.C. legislators. Council agreed to grant the request with Public Works offering to barricade a portion of the street. Mayor Johnson thanked Ruff for her efforts with the American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life program.
A Request for Catering Permit from the Invasion Bar was presented for Council approval. The request is to sell alcohol in Prosinski Park August 8, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to Midnight for the Annual Fair and Rodeo Dance. Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant the permit request with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson called on the Johnson County Commissioners for additional input on the 1% Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax Resolution. Commissioner Fink stated the Commissioners were in attendance to answer any questions pertaining to the Resolution.
Resolution #1262 A Resolution Adopting and Certifying a Downtown Plan for the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for Council approval. Margaret Dunfee and Vanessa Vogel, steering committee members, explained to Council the goal of the Downtown Plan. Dunfee and Vogel walked Council through the plan and highlighted some key aspects of the plan. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Resolution #1262 with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Colin Betzler, City Planner, presented a letter for the Mayor to sign stating the Citys desire to participate in the Wyoming Energy Conservation Improvement Program ( WYECIP). Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant the Mayors signature with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Betzler also presented a request for a Special Use Permit for the current Wesleyan Church property. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Betzler explained this was a continuation of a prior Special Use Permit. Betzler announced that the Planning Department would be using a new database on a trial basis for tracking correspondence with the public that would be accessed via the City website. In closing, Betzler stated he would be traveling to Cheyenne this week for the State Land & Investment Board meeting to seek funding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Betzler also stated a grant was being sought through Wyoming Travel and Tourism for signage on the Trails system.
Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, presented the bid opening results for a 2008 pickup for the Street Department and recommended accepting the bid from Greiner Ford as it met all of the specifications. Councilman Dyess made a motion to award the bid to Greiner Ford in the amount of 25,680.00 with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Durfee then answered Council questions regarding the Cummings sewer line project.
Lieutenant Andy Tkach presented the monthly report from the Police Department and accepted congratulations from the Mayor on his new position.
City Attorney Kirven addressed Council questions.
Mayor Johnson announced the Financial Report for FY08 was available at City Hall. Johnson reminded Council of the Fair and Rodeo Parade on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Johnson also reminded Council of the City/County breakfast on August 12, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. at the Best Western and announced the upcoming elections on August 19, 2008.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Alexander Hamilton Institute, supply 38.45; Am. Natl Bank & Horizon Mgmt, agreement 120,421.14; Linda Betz, service 398.50; Big Horn Meat Cutting, supply 540.90; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance 41,978.53; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement 2,536.84; Buffalo Sunset, LLC, agreement 6,458.75; Clean Sweeps, service 260.00; Estate of Larry Kelly, supply 3.12; Nancy Hall, service 180.00; Hydro Construction Co., Inc., contract 186,974.89; JLM Engineering, contract 16,143.72; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, supply 21,745.75; Johnson County Treasurer, agreement 1,883.53; Johnson County Y.M.C.A., agreement 1,500.00; Joint Powers Board, agreement 2,500.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply 5,770.91; Landsmark Partners, agreement 1,224.39; Lorman Education Services, supply 618.00; Myers Construction, contract 50,267.61; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance 176.00; Nelson Engineering, supply 120.00; Rocky Mountain Power, supply 1,523.00; Postage By Phone, supply 400.00; Qwest, supply 2,089.13; RDG Planning & Design, agreement 1,650.00; Rothberg, Tamburini, Winsor, contract 37,407.96; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement 1,300.00; Spencer Internet Services, service 750.00; Visa, supply 1,753.68; Volunteers of America, supply 585.00; Worthington, Lenhart, Carpenter, contract 7,928.65; WY Assoc. of Sheriffs & Chiefs, supply 250.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement 124.00; WY Dept of Transportation, contract 164.35; WY Educators Benefit Trust, insurance 385.88; WY Retirement System, retirement 24,226.10.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk