Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 09/16/08
Oct 9, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 16, 2008
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Vice-Mayor Hancock, Councilman Dyess, and Councilman Vogl. Mayor Johnson and Councilman Humphrey were absent. Vice-Mayor Hancock called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the September 2, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion and the Vice-Mayor and all Council Members present voted aye.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, introduced new Patrol Officer Angela Lloyd and Animal Control Officer Daniel Shawley. Municipal Judge, Mary Hupy, administered the Oath of Office for the two officers. Council welcomed the new officers to the City of Buffalo.
Councilman Dyess 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 third and final reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion and the Vice-Mayor and all Council members present voted aye. Vice-Mayor Hancock explained the Ordinance pertained to regulating fireworks, firearms, shooting, and hunting on lands owned by the City of Buffalo or within City limits. Dan Thiele, Wildlife Biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish, advised Council that the Wyoming Game and Fish fully supported the Ordinance. Gerald Powell stated he also supported the Ordinance and clarified that archery hunting would only be allowed during regular hunting season at the Golf Course and certain areas on the trail system. Powell listed destruction and safety concerns he had with such a large deer population in the city limits. City Planner, Colin Betzler, explained the Ordinance was to define the process and hunting methods that would be allowed in City limits. Bob Wagner stated that if no hunting was allowed in his part of town more deer and antelope would be driven into his area. Wagner felt the City should hire professionals to control the deer in all of Buffalo and not just these targeted areas. Vice-Mayor Hancock advised the Ordinance would start the process of controlling the deer population within the City. Councilman Dyess made a motion to pass Ordinance #1307 on third and final reading. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion and the Vice-Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Resolution #1267 – A Resolution Certifying, Adopting and Approving a Master Trails Plan 2008 for the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for approval. Betzler explained the results of several public hearings that were held concerning this plan. There being no public comment Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Resolution #1267 with a second from Councilman Vogl. Vice-Mayor Hancock and all Council members present voted aye.
Rudy Frankovic called Council’s attention to the miscommunication between landowners affected by the Lucas/Euskaldun Kalea Paving project and the City of Buffalo as well as the construction company. Richard Frankovic added that neither the landowner nor the lessees were contacted regarding this project. Frankovic explained potential problems to their property and requested Council to remedy the problems. Better communication for the duration of the project was also requested. Councilman Dyess expressed disappointment with the process thus far. Vice-Mayor Hancock announced that the City will do what they can to remedy the situation. Loren Woodin, JLM Engineering, apologized that the Frankovics were not contacted before the project started and explained the street design.
A Proclamation was read by Vice-Mayor Hancock proclaiming September 22, 2008 as Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children. Bill Hawley, Substance Abuse Coordinator, addressed Council with the growing problem of underage drinking and substance abuse. Hawley thanked Council for the Proclamation and encouraged everyone to have dinner with their children.
Resolution #1270 – A Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Wyoming Water Development Commission for the purpose of conducting a Level 2 study to focus on the limited transmission capacity from the existing Water Treatment Plant into the municipal limits of the City of Buffalo was presented for approval. City Planner, Betzler, explained the Resolution satisfied the Wyoming Water Development Commission requirement to move to the next phase of this process. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the Resolution with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Vice-Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Resolution # 1269 – A Resolution authorizing the submission of an application for transportation and utility systems and facilities on Federal lands to the Buffalo Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management to address Right-of-way concerns regarding the future extension of Euskaldun Kalea Street was presented for approval. Betzler explained the Resolution was necessary for the BLM to grant a right-of-way for future development of Euskaldun Kalea Street. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the Resolution with a second from Councilman Vogl. Vice-Mayor Hancock and all Council members present voted aye.
Colin Betzler, City Planner, updated Council on the Euskaldun Kalea project and answered Council questions.
Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, presented quotes for chimney repair to the rental house on Stockyard Road. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the repair of the chimney using Class A pipe with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Vice-Mayor and all Council members present voted aye. Durfee then presented the bid opening results for a Boom Truck Crane. Councilman Dyess made a motion to award the bid to Giuffre Bros. Cranes, Inc. in the amount of 119,086.00. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion with the Vice-Mayor and all Council members present voting aye. Durfee then answered Council questions on miscellaneous street cuts and city projects.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, advised Council that he would also look into other methods of controlling deer inside City limits. Chapman also updated Council on the two police vehicles that were purchased.
City Attorney Kirven advised he was working on an amendment to the Safety Policy regarding needle injuries. Kirven also stated he’d been contacted by the pool board to draw up an agreement with Watco Pools for winterizing the Spray Park annually. In closing, Kirven addressed questions from Council regarding Special Municipal Officer duties for Officer Shawley and the need for an Ordinance regarding proper disposal of needles and syringes.
Vice-Mayor Hancock requested Council approval to change the starting wage for Public Works employees to 13.50/hr from 13.01/hr with an increase to 14.00/hr when a CDL has been obtained. Councilman Dyess made a motion to increase the starting wage with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Vice-Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Vice-Mayor Hancock announced the Department Head meeting would be September 23rd at 9 a.m. at the City Fire Hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 230.80; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 84.84; Alltel, supply – 1,371.60; American Linen, supply – 649.30; Big Horn Hydraulics, supply – 1,124.86; Big Horn Tire, Inc., supply – 50.98; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 215.03; Big Horn Welding, Inc., supply – 253.00; Bob Barker Company, supply – 248.22; Bresnan Communications, supply – 112.85; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 1,681.50; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 1,660.27; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 139.07; CBM Associates, Inc., contract – 543.42; California Contractor’s Supply, supply – 116.70; Caselle, Inc., agreement – 1,325.00; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 48.24; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Creative Product Sourcing, Inc., supply – 1,188.16; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 168.50; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 94.96; Farm Plan, supply – 121.84; Fiberpipe, supply – 179.85; FSH Communications, LLC, supply – 69.86; GPM Building Maint., service – 34.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 340.18; Gases Plus, supply – 64.57; Grainger, supply – 17.43; High Performance Laser Works, supply – 1,243.00; Holiday Inn Convention Center, supply – 350.00; Hydro Construction Co., Inc. contract – 69,419.21; I.I.M.C. membership – 140.00; Industrial Engine Service, supply – 43.49; Industrial Systems, Inc., supply – 2,669.13; JLM Engineering, contract – 21,208.60; Johnson Co. Healthcare Center, supply – 124.00; Johnson County Y.M.C.A., agreement – 1,500.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 9,691.85; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 30.98; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 550.00; Kois Brothers Equipment Co., supply – 350.81; Michelena Automotive, supply – 3,020.77; The Mini, supply – 23.50; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 745.57; Mtn Plains Heritage Park JPB, agreement – 250.00; Mountain Auto, supply – 404.72; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 322.52; North Wyoming Insurance, insurance – 283.00; The Office, supply – 1,863.22; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 19,334.74; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Posy Patch, supply – 32.00; Presto Print & Copy Service, supply – 487.72; Proforce Law Enforcement, supply – 1,783.25; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 3,914.32; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,112.66; RDG Planning & Design, agreement – 1,650.00; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 875.71; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr., supply – 164.90; Rocky Mtn. Oilfield Warehouse, supply – 156.56; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 533.76; Tetra Tech RTW, contract – 81,241.58; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 1,661.20; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 199.87; SHAC, supply – 300.00; Spencer Internet Services, service – 400.00; Sports Lure, supply – 611.97; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 361.25; Tactical Link, supply – 996.95; Tee’s Plus, supply – 1,868.75; Three Way, Inc., contract – 112,313.54; Visionary Communications, Inc., supply – 267.75; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 470.00; Wild West Cellular, supply – 15.00; Wingfoot, supply – 408.68; WLC, contract – 7,855.01; WWC Engineering, supply – 602.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 822.50; WY Dept of Transportation, contract – 3,025.32; WY Machinery Co., supply – 1,021.64; WY Retirement System, retirement – 819.04; WY Ass’n/Rural Water Systems, supply – 450.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 5,243.14; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

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