Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 12/16/08
Jan 19, 2009
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 16, 2008
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Johnson, Councilman Hancock, Councilman Humphrey and Councilman Vogl. Councilman Dyess arrived at 4:06 p.m. 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 December 2, 2008 Regular Council Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and Council members Hancock, Humphrey and Vogl voted aye. Councilman Dyess did not vote.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1310 on third and final reading with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. City Attorney Kirven explained the change to the 3rd and final draft regarding storage costs. There being no public comment Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve 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 third and final reading with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1319 – An Ordinance Amending that Chapter 13, Section 13-15 of the Code o the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, Pertaining to Manner of Parking on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Bruce Hepp, 540 Walters, questioned Council on what the Ordinance changed in the City Code. City Attorney Kirven explained that the Ordinance defined parking against traffic as prohibited. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1319 on first reading with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1320 – 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 on first reading. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Bruce Hepp questioned Council on what action prompted this Ordinance and how the public was being informed about the Ordinance. Police Chief, Michael Chapman, explained the Ordinance cleaned up the current language in the City Code and made it more enforceable. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1320 on first reading with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
John Orwig, Buffalo Chapter Habitat for Humanity, made a brief presentation on the progress of Habitat in this area and requested permission for Habitat to purchase 3 lots in the Greenleaf Estates III Addition under Resolution #1251. Jessica Lindsley, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns, also made a presentation on Habitat projects in Sheridan and Johnson Counties. Councilman Hancock made a motion to allow Habitat for Humanity to purchase 3 lots in the Greenleaf Estates III Addition under Resolution #1251. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Resolution # 1272 – A Resolution for the Town of Buffalo, Wyoming Authorizing the Mayor of the Town of Buffalo to Submit to the Wyoming Department of Transportation an Application for a Safe Routes to School Grant for Application Period Ending December 30, 2008. City Planner, Colin Betzler, advised Council the Grant would fund sidewalks on Brock Street. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the Resolution with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
The property insurance renewal was presented for approval. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the renewal with a second from Councilman Vogl. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Colin Betzler, City Planner, presented a request from Pamida for permission to construct a retaining wall in the City easement. Councilman Dyess made a motion to table the request until a design plan had been submitted. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Betzler also presented a request for a contract change on the Bridge Grant funding. Betzler stated the change would be for trailhead signage estimated at 1,300.00. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the change to the contract with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Betzler also updated Council on the Gateway project with the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Betzler advised of a right-of-way that needed to be addressed by Council. Betzler suggested donating the right-of-way and waiving permit fees. City Attorney Kirven advised the City does not donate property and encouraged Council to sell the right-of-way. Councilman Hancock made a motion to sell the right-of-way for 500.00 and waive the permit fees. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Betzler then led a brief discussion on the Commerce Joint Powers Board and which expenses the City wanted the Board to reimburse. In closing, Betzler briefly updated Council on the Markovsky and Buffalo Ridge projects funded by Section 318 and the progress of the Buffalo Development Association.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented a request for the warranty period to begin on the Sunset Business Park. Councilman Dyess made a motion to begin the warranty period effective December 16, 2008 with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Hook then presented Council with a change order on the Lucas/Euskaldun Kalea project and explained the change order finalized quantities on the project. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Change Order #4 in the amount of 8,334.90 with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Hook also informed Council that the Fort Street Waterline project and the Lucas/Euskaldun Kalea curb and gutter projects were being advertised for final payment. In closing, Hook presented his requests for 1% funding and addressed Council questions.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, presented Council with Police Department 1% funding requests and announced bids were still being gathered for the Animal Control Officer vehicle.
City Attorney Kirven answered questions from Council.
Mayor Johnson announced that City offices would be closed the afternoon of December 24th and all day December 25th. Councilman Humphrey made a motion to move the January 20, 2009 Council meeting to January 19th to enable Council to travel to the Wyoming Association of Municipalities Winter Workshop. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,017.67; Advanced Digital Technologies, supply – 72.35; Alltel, supply -1,040.19; American Linen, supply – 587.48; APCO International, supply – 92.00; B & W Saws, supply – 263.76; Ben Meadows, supply – 899.04; Big Horn Tire, Inc., supply – 337.26; Blakeman Propane, supply – 307.23; Bozeman Trail Steakhouse, supply – 2,755.30; Bresnan Communications, supply – 106.95; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 4,981.50; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 3,178.87; Buffalo Glass, supply – 9.26; Buffalo Ridge LLC, agreement – 227,744.15; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 261.52; CASA, agreement – 5,000.00; CMI-TECO, supply – 338.41; CPD Meth Conference, supply – 200.00; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 56.26; Collins Communication, supply – 180.00; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 121.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 21.62; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 1,342.12; Farm Plan, supply – 558.39; Fastenal, supply – 132.36; Fiberpipe, supply – 179.85; FSH Communications, supply - 70.21; GPM Building Maint, supply – 34.00; Gall’s Inc., supply – 196.98; Gases Plus, supply – 75.65; g.Neil, supply – 109.98; Graffix Shoppe, supply – 220.86; Grainger, supply – 364.00; Hach Company, supply – 2,265.54; Hawkins, Inc., supply – 472.58; Homax Oil, supply – 531.15; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 95.00; JLM Engineering, contract – 1,950.00; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 12.65; Johnson County, supply – 5,866.00; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 1,500.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 3,261.66; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 339.91; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 2,268.00; Lab Safety Supply, Inc., supply – 454.92; Lawson Products, Inc., supply – 84.43; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,238.62; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 8,787.80; Mountain Auto, supply – 772.73; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 231.00; 9-1-1 Magazine, supply – 33.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 100.00; The Office, supply – 804.18; The Oil Barn, supply – 101.85; The Old Dominion Brush, supply – 1,150.42; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 12,272.28; PlanTag, supply – 39.00; Powder River Energy Corp, supply – 700.00; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 97.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,077.74; John E. Reid & Assoc, supply – 1,610.00; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 40.00; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 730.74; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 197.66; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,936.00; Santa Cruz Gunlocks, LLC, supply – 698.06; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 599.95; Scope Technologies Corp., supply – 70.00; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 517.27; Shipton’s Big R, supply – 38.53; Special Markets Inc. Consultant, supply – 535.00; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 125.75; Superior Lamp Inc., supply – 958.68; Tank Equipment Inc., supply – 447.04; Three Way, Inc., contract – 40,774.00; Visionary Communications, Inc., supply – 267.75; VWR International, Inc., supply – 109.78; Waterworks Industries, supply – 88.75, WCS Telecom, supply – 199.28; Western Plains Machinery, supply – 41.66; Wingfoot, supply – 271.76; WWC Engineering, contract – 848.00; WWQ & PCA, supply – 210.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 750.00; WY Machinery Co., supply – 207.26; WY Ass’n/Rural Water Systems, supply – 250.00; WY State Historical Society, supply – 15.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,677.18; Xerox Corporation, supply – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

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