Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 08/19/08
Sep 2, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 19, 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 Dyess made a motion to approve the August 5, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Councilmen voted aye.
A Public Hearing was held for a proposed Deer Management Action Plan. Mayor Johnson explained the policy that had been drafted regarding deer management in the City limits. Johnson also explained the process to adopt the policy would require passing a Resolution as well as an Ordinance. There being no Public Comment Mayor Johnson moved onto the next order of business.
A Public Hearing was held for the State SRF Loan application submittal. Mayor Johnson stated the purpose of the loan was to complete funding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Modification. There being no Public Comment the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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 third and final reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson called attention to the effective date for the Ordinance being August 29, 2008. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1306 on third and final reading with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Dianne Urruty, Learning Tree Christian School, requested a waiver in the amount of 1,206.00 for the building permit fees on the addition to the Learning Tree School. Council questioned what the addition was to be used for. Urruty explained the addition would provide room to service developmental screenings and assist students with developmental needs. Councilman Hancock made a motion to waive the building permit fees with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Resolution #1264 – A Resolution Adopting a Deer Management Policy for the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for Council approval. City Planner, Colin Betzler, gave a brief history of the deer problem in Buffalo and the need for a management policy. Police Chief, Michael Chapman, added that the policy would establish rules and a permitting policy to be issued and monitored by the Buffalo Police Department. Betzler then recommended tabling the Resolution until an additional Public Hearing could be held at the next Council meeting. Councilman Hancock made a motion to table Resolution #1264 until the September 2nd Council meeting. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Resolution #1265 – A Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Application to the State Loan and Investment Board for a Loan through the State Revolving Fund on Behalf of the Governing Body for the Town of the City of Buffalo for the Purpose of Expansion and Modification of our Existing Waste-Water Treatment Plant was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the Resolution with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1307 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16, Section 12 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson explained the Ordinance pertained to regulating fireworks, firearms, shooting, and hunting on lands owned by the City of Buffalo or within City limits. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1307 on first reading with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Jack Morey, Jr., JLM Engineering, presented a change order from Hot Iron on the Fort Street water line project in the amount of 27, 508.64. Morey explained the change order covered additional crushed base, small retaining walls and bond and mobilization adjustments. Morey also presented three change orders from Three Way, Inc. on the Euskaldun/Kalea project for a total deduct of 59,465.13. In addition, Morey presented an application for payment from the Contractor in the amount of 112,313.54. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the change orders for a total deduct of 59,465.13 as well as the application for payment in the amount of 112,313.54. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Dyess made a motion to recess to Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson recessed the regularly scheduled council meeting to Executive Session at 4:25 p.m. Councilman Dyess made a motion to resume the regularly scheduled Council meeting with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson resumed the meeting at 4:37 p.m. Mayor Johnson called on City Attorney Kirven for procedure clarification. Councilman Hancock made a motion to increase the City Planner’s wage to 55,000/yr. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion. Mayor Johnson, Councilman Dyess, Councilman Hancock and Councilman Vogl voted aye with Councilman Humphrey voting nay. Councilman Dyess added that he was impressed with Betzler’s work.
Colin Betzler, City Planner, thanked Council for considering his wage increase request. Betzler also thanked Council for allowing him to attend the Western Planners Conference earlier this month. Betzler announced the Planning Commission would be meeting August 27th at 5:00 p.m. and a Public Hearing would be held August 28th at 4:00 p.m. for the upcoming Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. Betzler advised that the loan application for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion project would be submitted to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund next week. In closing, Betzler announced Phase III of the Clear Creek Restoration project had been completed and updated Council on the Downtown Development Plan.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, updated Council on the Lucas/Euskaldun Kalea project as well as the Cummings sewer line replacement. Hook announced City crews were patching potholes and that the Water Treatment Plant was running at capacity. In closing, Hook addressed Council questions regarding the Waste Water Treatment Plant Construction Manager at Risk process.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, updated Council on efforts between Law Enforcement and the Wyoming Department of Transportation regarding signage above town warning of upcoming intersections. Chapman also updated Council on plans for the new School Resource Officer at the Middle School. Chapman then addressed Council questions regarding crosswalk signs in the downtown area.
City Attorney Kirven expressed appreciation to the City Planner for his efforts on cleaning up the hunting ordinances and addressed Council questions.
Mayor Johnson announced the next Department Head meeting would be August 26th at 9 a.m. at the City Fire Hall. Johnson also announced that school starts August 27th and the Public Service Commission would be at City Hall August 27 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. to discuss utility rate increases. In closing, Mayor Johnson reminded everyone to vote as it was Election Day.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,014.69; Advanced Digital Technologies, supply – 107.69; Alltel, supply – 1,142.70; American Linen, supply – 534.77; Big Horn Block, supply – 309.75; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 73.61; Bolinger Welding, supply – 107.50; Bresnan Communications, supply – 222.75; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 32.36; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 1,680.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 217.92; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 116.89; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 35.00; Cloud Peak.Net, supply – 89.95; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Contractor’s Supply, supply – 144.00; Collections, Inc., agreement – 114.65; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 121.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 10.40; Diamond Vogel Paints, supply – 998.00; Energy Equipment & Supply, supply – 1,570.72; Energy Labs, supply – 300.00; FSH Communications, supply – 141.26; GPM Building Maint, supply – 34.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 1,591.48; Gases Plus, supply – 47.04; Grainger, supply – 151.97; Hach Company, supply – 422.28; Heartland Kubota, equipment – 10,014.83; Hot Iron, Inc., contract – 26,133.21; Industrial Systems, supply – 2,417.56; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 90.00; Intoximeters, supply – 2,020.00; Inventory Trading Co., supply – 115.25; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 127.84; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 4,350.40; Joy Appliance, supply – 868.79; Kenco Enterprises, supply – 150.00; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 200.00; Kois Brothers Equipment, supply – 69.18; Lawson Products, supply – 311.28; Angela Lloyd, reimbursement – 71.13; MTR Ranch Supply, supply – 74.22; Metron-Farnier, LLC, supply – 1,267.11; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,508.12; Midland Implement, supply – 81.20; The Mini, supply – 55.00; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 832.50; Mountain Auto, supply – 935.39; Myers Construction, contract – 14,810.56; Nalco Company, supply – 14,860.78; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance – 160.00; Nat’l Assoc. of SRO’s Inc., supply – 495.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 1,978.70; Northern Safety Co., Inc., supply – 121.30; Northern WY Mental Health, supply – 40.00; The Office, supply – 1,701.51; The Oil Barn, supply – 215.55; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 18,311.14; Pitney Bowes, Supply – 165.72; Pocket Press, Inc., supply – 127.35; Postage By Phone, supply – 800.00; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 1,512.42; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,088.87; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 281.54; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 187.27; Rinker Materials, supply – 840.00; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 1,549.53; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 705.72; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 141.19; Sports Lure, supply – 2,390.55; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 202.25; Timberline Electric, supply – 318.90; Transparent Technologies, supply – 22,500.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 584.50; WasteCo Supply, supply – 415.03; Watco, Inc., supply – 532.79; Waterworks Industries, supply – 816.92; WCS Telecom, supply – 248.80; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 134.63; Western Plains Machinery, supply – 960.89; WAMCAT, membership – 50.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 770.00; WY Criminal Justice Assoc, supply – 120.00; WY Dept of Transportation, supply – 5.00; WY Machinery Co., supply – 531.96; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 5,019.26; Xerox Corporation, supply – 98.05.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

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