Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 11/18/08
Nov 23, 2008
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 18, 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 November 4, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
A Public Hearing was held for the 2009 renewal of the following liquor licenses:
American Legion, Powder River Post #13 – Limited Retail Liquor License, bar located in center of East Side of building situated at 18 Veterans Avenue.
Buffalo Golf Club, Inc. d/b/a Buffalo Golf Club – Limited Retail Liquor License, bar located in the upper level of clubhouse, situated at 500 West Hart.
Chun Song Zhao d/b/a China Garden – Restaurant Liquor License, bar located in southwest corner of building situated at 386 North Main Street.
High Plains Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Hut – Restaurant Liquor License, bar located in center of building situated at 110 East Hart Street.
Sol De Vallarta – Restaurant Liquor License, bar located in Southwest Corner of building situated at 4 South Main Street.
Tuma, Inc. d/b/a Bozeman Trail Steakhouse – Retail Liquor License, bar located in NW portion of building, additional dispensing room located in SE corner of building situated at 675 East Hart Street.
JCE Inc. d/b/a Century Club – Retail Liquor License, first floor of building situated at 14 South Main Street.
City Liquor, LLC d/b/a City Liquor – Retail Liquor License, in the building situated at 490 Fort Street.
Buffalo Properties, LLC d/b/a Best Western Crossroads Inn – Retail Liquor License, bar located in South portion of building situated at 75 North By-Pass Road.
DJ’s Liquor Store, LLC /db/a DJ’s Liquor Store – Retail Liquor License, in the building situated at 889 Fort Street.
Occidental Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Occidental Hospitality – Retail Liquor License, located in the center section of hotel situated at 18 North Main Street.
Don Seals Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Ray’s Liquor – Retail Liquor License, located in the South end of building situated at 207 South By-Pass Road.
Warren Schroefel d/b/a Short Stop – Retail Liquor License, in the building situated at 74 U.S. Highway 16E.
WaHoo Likkers, Inc. d/b/a WaHoo Likkers – Retail Liquor License, in the building situated at 215 North Main Street.
LBCB, LLC d/b/a Crazy Woman Liquors – Retail Liquor License, in the building situated at 150 East Hart Street.
Daniel & Sandra Coleman d/b/a White Buffalo – Retail Liquor License, in the building situated at 106 U.S. Hwy 16 East.
There being no public comment Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1310 – An Ordinance Creating that Chapter 13, Section 13-16.1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to Street Parking and Street Storage on second reading with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. There being no Public Comment, Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1310 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 #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 on second reading with a second from Councilman Dyess. Public Comment was heard from Ritchie Ashburn and Chuck Buell regarding the purpose of the ordinance and whether a special use permit would be considered. Mayor Johnson explained the goals of the ordinance and advised that Council understood their concerns. City Planner, Colin Betzler, added that complaints had been received for trucks traveling and idling in residential areas. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1311 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 #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 on second reading with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. There being no Public Comment, Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1312 on second reading with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce 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 second reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. There being no Public Comment, Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1313 on second reading with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson announced that a public hearing would be held on December 2nd for the two ordinances pertaining to conditional use permits and special use permits. Johnson recommended tabling Ordinances #1314 and #1315 on third and final reading until the December 2nd meeting. Councilman Dyess made a motion to table 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 and 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 third and final reading until the December 2, 2008 Council meeting. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted 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 third and final reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. There being no public comment Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1316 on third and final 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 third and final reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1317 on third and final reading with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1318 – A Re-subdivision of a portion of Tract 2, Tract 3, and Tract 4 of the Esponda Addition to the Town of the City of Buffalo on second reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye. There being no Public Comment, Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Ordinance #1318 on second reading with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the 2009 Liquor License renewals as there were no adverse comments. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Terry Barnhart, Trap and Skeet Club, asked the Mayor and Council to consider donating or selling the old trap machine to the 4-H program as a new machine had been recently purchased by the Trap and Skeet Club. Barnhart briefly explained the value of the machine and the repairs that were needed. Councilman Hancock made a motion to donate the old trap machine to the 4-H program with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Sandy O’Dell, Child Development Center, presented a site plan for Council review and answered Council questions. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the site plan and allow the Child Development Center to proceed with a site survey and the building process. Councilman Vogl seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
A letter request from Pam McFadden, Chamber of Commerce President, was presented for Council consideration. McFadden requested a memorial plaque be placed on the Main Street Bridge in memory of Bob Edwards. Councilman Hancock expressed concern over the City choosing one citizen over others worthy of memorial recognition. Council agreed that Bob Edwards was to be commended but felt the Chamber of Commerce needed to find a better system for memorial recognition. Mayor Johnson announced that he would visit with McFadden and the Chamber and suggest other means of recognition.
Michael Rothberg, TetraTech RTW, gave a lengthy presentation to Council on the history, process and future of the Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. Rothberg cited changes to Environmental Protection Agency rules as a driving factor in problems on the project. Rothberg also publicly praised the Contractor on this project for a job well done.
Rothberg then updated Council on the new Waste Water Treatment Plant project update. Rothberg claimed changes requested by the City had caused the project to exceed the budget. Rothberg presented a request to Council to increase the budget for the design phase of the new Waste Water Treatment Plant by 102,000. Mayor Johnson stated he had concerns with the cost overrun that had not been addressed and was not in favor of granting the additional funds at this time.
Colin Betzler, City Planner, presented a tree maintenance agreement for Heartland Tree Care in the amount of 11,700 to trim trees along the trail system. Betzler informed Council that the agreement would be funded by a State Forestry Grant. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the Heartland Tree Care agreement in the amount of 11,700 with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Betzler then announced a signage workshop on Wednesday, November 19th at 5 p.m. at City Hall. In closing, Betzler answered questions from Council and gave an update on the Historic Bridge project, and the downtown effort.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, informed Council that Hydro Construction had requested a final completion walk through on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion project which has been scheduled for November 24th. Hook also updated Council on recent water leaks and addressed Council questions regarding an employment vacancy in the Public Works Department.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, announced an officer would be graduating from the Police Academy on November 19th. Chapman also informed Council of the increasing problems with the Animal Control Officer’s vehicle. In closing, Chapman thanked the Mayor and Council for the turkey certificates given to the employees.
Tim Kirven filled in for City Attorney, Ben Kirven, and addressed questions from Council.
Mayor Johnson voiced concern over the recent siren testing in the City of Buffalo and asked that future tests be better advertised.
Mayor Johnson announced the next Department Head meeting would be November 25th at 9 a.m. at the City Fire Hall. Johnson also announced the next City/County Breakfast would be December 16th at 7 a.m. at the Best Western. In closing, Johnson announced City Hall would be closed November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving. Councilman Hancock announced a meeting with the Solid Waste District and the Recycling Board on December 4th at City Hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Above & Beyond Fireplaces, LLC, supply – 1,236.20; Ace Hardware, supply – 310.98; Advanced Digital Technologies, agreement – 86.74; Alltel, supply – 796.46; American Linen, supply – 721.13; American Water Works Ass’n, supply – 165.00; Big Horn Tire, Inc., supply – 70.98; Big Horn Mtn Radio Network, supply – 150.00; Blakeman Propane, supply – 585.85; Bolinger Welding, supply – 620.00; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 3,000.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 453.08; CBM Associates, contract – 1,517.82; Caselle, agreement – 1,325.00; Center for Education & Empl., supply – 254.95; R.D. Edwards DBA City Electric, supply – 23.88; Chesbro Electric, supply – 882.47; Cloud Peak Rental, supply – 20.00; Cole-Parmer Instrument, supply – 41.12; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Collections, Inc., agreement – 18.61; Culligan, supply – 121.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 247.33; Dutchman Plumbing, supply – 64.99; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 678.60; Family Medical Center, supply – 90.00; Faris Machinery, supply – 102.06; Farm Plan, supply – 45.95; Nikole Fazer, supply – 250.00; FSH Communications, supply – 70.91; GPM Building Maint, supply – 34.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 58.97; Gases Plus, supply – 123.25; Graffix Shoppe, supply – 292.44; Grainger, supply – 294.98; Greiner Ford, equipment – 25,680.00; Hando’s Service Ctr, supply – 161.12; Heartland Kubota, supply – 1,478.27; Homax Oil, supply – 1,152.20; Howard’s Electric, supply – 55.00; Huber & Assoc, supply – 330.00; Hydro Construction, contract – 43,737.83; Industrial Engine Service, supply – 109.75; JLM Engineering, contract – 4,115.03; Johnson County Fire District, supply – 144.00; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 1,500.00; Joint Powers Fuel, supply – 3,507.95; Joy Appliance, supply – 277.93; Kenco Enterprises, supply – 467.54; Kois Bros. Equipment, supply – 381.72; Kustom Signals, supply – 355.00; Lab Safety Supply, supply - 135.85; Landrey-Reid Const., supply – 931.25; Lariat International Trucks, supply – 93.74; Lawson Products, supply – 149.84; M & L Home Repair, supply – 1,027.00; MTR Ranch Supply, supply – 553.70; McCrometer, supply – 1,728.68; Michelena Automotive, supply – 2,288.18; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 4,723.05; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,070.24; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 231.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 336.00; The Office, supply – 2,991.02; The Oil Barn, supply – 42.75; Orkin, supply – 730.02; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 15,976.07; Postage by Phone, supply – 800.00; Powder River Energy, supply – 3,106.16; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 90.00; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 691.71; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,167.22; Radar Shop, supply – 472.00; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 751.44; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food, supply – 37.50; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 589.73; Tetra Tech RTW, contract – 8,628.75; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,409.00; Sheridan Computer, Supply – 75.00; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 169.67; Shipton’s Big R, supply – 261.55; Silk Screen Creations, supply – 165.00; Sirchie Finger Print Labs, supply – 128.10; Sports Lure, supply – 879.99; Squeeky Kleen, supply – 38.00; Technology Net, supply – 300.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 267.75; Vision Center, supply – 140.00; Volunteers of America, supply – 300.00; WasteCo Supply, supply – 18,704.00; WCS Telecom, supply – 207.02; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 118.75; WWC Engineering, supply – 636.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 875.00; WY Dept of Employment, insurance – 13.77; WY Machinery, supply – 1,317.04; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,643.61; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

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