Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 10/21/08
Oct 27, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 21, 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 Humphrey made a motion to rescind the passage of the September 2, 2008 Council Meeting minutes at the September 16, 2008 meeting stating the action on October 7, 2008 duplicated this action. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the October 7, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Richard Frankovic addressed Council with a request for an update on the proposed remediation to concerns on the Lucas project. Mayor Johnson read portions of a letter that was being sent to Frankovic stating the City had concluded remediation efforts were not mandated and could further violate provision of the Wyoming Statutes and Constitution.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1308 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Section 12 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming Pertaining to Rules of the Path System on second reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Mayor Johnson clarified the purpose of the ordinance was to update the Code Book to reflect the Master Trails Plan and define permitted traffic on the trail system. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1308 on second reading with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1309 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2B, Sections 1 through 5 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to the Buffalo Trails Board on second reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Mayor Johnson explained the ordinance defined the purpose of the trails board with one board member to be appointed by the County. There being no public comment Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1309 on second reading with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
A Public Hearing was held regarding four proposed parking ordinances pertaining to street parking and street storage, parking of large trucks and semi-trailers, street parking for snow removal and expired or improper license plates or registration. Public Comment was heard from Bruce Hepp, Casey Harriet and G.F. Money regarding clarification, timeliness and enforcement of the ordinances. Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing and returned to the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
A letter request from the Buffalo Outdoor Education class was read by Mayor Johnson. The letter requested use of the Cripple Children’s Camp for a camping trip by the Outdoor Education class on October 26, 2008. Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant the request with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Resolution #1270 – A Revision to the Resolution #1263 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. Councilman Dyess explained the resolution reflected a reduction in the amount to be raised by the 1% Specific Purpose Tax due to additional grant funding recently obtained by Johnson County. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the Resolution with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson read a proclamation declaring November 7, 2008 as American Legion Poppy Day in the City of Buffalo. Johnson presented the proclamation to Edie Taffner, American Legion Auxiliary. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the Proclamation with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Johnson recommended tabling the four ordinances pertaining to parking until the November 4, 2008 Council meeting. Councilman Dyess requested an additional Public Hearing for the ordinances be held at that time. Councilman Humphrey made a motion to table Ordinance #1310 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 13, Section 13-16 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to Parking Over Forty-Eight Hours, Ordinance #1311 – an Ordinance Creating Chapter 13, Section 13-17.1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to Parking of Large Trucks and Semi-Trailers in Residential Areas, Ordinance #1312 – An Ordinance Creating Chapter 13, Section 13-15.2 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to Street Parking for Snow Removal, Ordinance #1313 – An Ordinance Creating Chapter 13, Section 13-16.1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to Parking Unlicensed or Unregistered Vehicles on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1314 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29, Section 1.13 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming Pertaining to Conditional Use Permits on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Mayor Johnson explained the ordinance contained new language regarding the process of obtaining Conditional Use Permits. There being no public comment Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1314 on first reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1315 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29, Section 1.13a of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to Special Use Permits on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson explained the ordinance defined the new requirements for Special Use Permits. There being no public comment Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1315 first reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.

Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1316 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Article 3, Sections 20 through 22.1 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to the Vacation Process on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson stated the ordinance outlines the process for vacating property. There being no public comment Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1316 on first reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1317 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 10, Section 10-1.7 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to Precollection Practices for Garbage and Trash on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Mayor Johnson defined the ordinance as regarding needle collection practices in the City of Buffalo. Bruce Hepp, 700 Walters, encouraged Council to educate the public regarding safe disposal of needles. Hepp thanked Council for addressing this issue. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1317 on first reading with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Alicia Bankston, Assistant Planner, updated Council on the recent subdivision code workshop and announced the upcoming Open House. In closing, Bankston updated Council on the Historic Bridge Placement progress and the GIS parcels project.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, advised Council on the status of the Waste Water Treatment Plant project and requested Council select a new engineer to oversee this project. Hook recommended States West Water Resources. Mayor Johnson advised Council he would send a letter to the old engineering firm regarding unresolved issues. Johnson also recommended selecting States West as they were familiar with the project and the City has previously worked with them. Councilman Hancock made a motion to select States West Water Resources as the engineering firm on the Waste Water Treatment Plant with a not to exceed amount of 500,000. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Hook then presented a work change directive for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project in the amount of 11,903.01 for a modification to the micro-filtration piping. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the work change directive with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, thanked the public for their input on the parking ordinances and addressed Council questions.
City Attorney Kirven advised Council that Ordinances #1314-#1316 would be revised by the next Council meeting to reflect a certified mail requirement.
Mayor Johnson announced the next Department Head meeting would be October 28, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the City Fire Hall. Johnson also announced the next Planning and Zoning Board meeting would be October 28th at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,284.98; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 113.04; Alltel, supply – 876.57; American Linen, supply – 495.78; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 1,703.62; B&W Saws, supply – 6.45; Bighorn Dental, supply – 33.18; Big Horn Welding, Inc., supply – 251.32; Big Horn Mtn Radio Network, supply – 150.00; Blakeman Propane, supply – 36.00; Bresnan Communications, supply – 114.85; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,861.45; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 1,536.72; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 1,604.37; Chesbro Electric, supply – 294.68; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Contract Water Turf, supply – 4,095.00; Collections, Inc., supply – 54.83; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 193.50; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 148.61; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 1,702.47; Energy Equipment, supply – 4,596.66; Faris Machinery Company, supply – 132.67; Farm Plan, supply – 110.00; Flathead County 911, supply – 320.00; FSH Communications, LLC, supply – 70.91; GPM Building Maint, service – 34.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 198.96; Gases Plus, supply – 35.69; Grainger, supply – 739.35; Giuffre Bros. Cranes, Inc., equipment – 119,086.00; Hach Company, supply – 3,577.75; Heartland Kubota, LLC, supply – 147.93; HUD User, supply – 20.00; Hydro Construction, contract – 89,868.42; ICC, supply – 100.00; Intermountain Construction, supply – 443.65; Inventory Trading Co., supply – 75.00; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 3,000.00; Mike Johnson, reimbursement – 119.70; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 5,479.46; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 165.58; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 525.00; Kois Bros Equip, supply – 467.46; Lab Safety Supply, supply – 124.89; Lawson Products, Inc., supply – 211.80; LexisNexis Matthew Bender, supply – 204.96; Long Bldg Tech, Inc., supply – 1,080.00; MTR Ranch Supply, Inc., supply – 1,588.80; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,253.57; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 3,616.07; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 12.80; Mountain Auto, supply – 511.71; Municipal Treatment Equipment, supply – 247.80; Myers Construction, contract – 21,285.00; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 115.50; Tom Newell, supply – 415.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 1,630.16; Northern Safety Co., Inc., supply – 177.60; Northern WY Mental Health, agreement – 1,250.00; The Office, supply – 1,492.75; The Oil Barn, supply – 257.25; The Old Dominion Brush, supply – 311.68; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 16,751.71; Peden’s Inc., supply – 45.23; Pitney Bowes, agreement – 402.00; ProPet Distributors, Inc., supply – 1,820.50; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 2,420.36; QA Balance Services, Inc., supply – 760.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,074.67; Qwik Pack & Ship, supply – 29.50; RDG Planning & Design, agreement – 3,000.00; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 12.76; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 292.33; Rinker Materials, supply – 1,765.00; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 3,843.73; Rosemount Analytical, supply – 280.00; Tetra Tech RTW, contract – 9,019.37; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 129.95; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 261.42; Sports Lure, supply – 3,926.97; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 66.75; Swede’s Fire Ext. Service, supply – 21.70; Tactical Link, supply – 130.95; James & Echo Terry, agreement – 2,018.75; Timberline Electric, supply – 233.25; Transparent Technologies, supply – 483.33; Visionary Communications, supply – 267.75; Vision Center, supply – 280.00; Watco, Inc., contract – 2,165.00; WCS Telecom, supply – 209.64; Wedeco Charlotte, supply – 159.45; Wear Parts, Inc, supply – 113.50; Wingfoot, supply – 1,161.71; W.W.Q. & P.C.A., supply – 430.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 875.00; WY Machinery Co., supply – 466.96; Wyoming Society of CPAs, supply – 220.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,564.18; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 144.47.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

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