Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 04/21/09
Apr 30, 2009
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2009
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Johnson, Councilwoman Reid, Councilman Hancock, Councilman Humphrey and Councilman Hepp. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the April 7, 2009 Regular Council Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1327 – An Ordinance Amending that Section 10-1.1 of Chapter 10 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that Generally Provides for Waste Disposal was presented on third and final reading. There being no public comment Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Ordinance #1327 on third and final reading with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1330 – An Ordinance Amending that Section 10-1.11 of Chapter 10 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that Generally Provides for Waste Disposal was presented for Council approval on third & final reading. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Ordinance #1330 on third & final reading with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Ordinance #1331 – An Ordinance Revising those Sections of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that Generally Provide for Subdivisions and Development Code was presented for Council approval on third and final reading. City Planner, Colin Betzler, recommended a final workshop with Council and the Planning Board before adoption of the Ordinance. Councilman Hepp made a motion to table the third and final reading until after the workshop with Council and the Planning Board. Councilwoman Reid seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Bob Snowden, 1% Committee, presented the committee recommendations for the next two fiscal years and explained the projects funded as well as those not funded. Snowden addressed areas where the funding selection system could be improved. Councilman Hepp commended the 1% committee on their hard-work during the selection process.
Pat Foster requested Council permission to provide wagon team rides in the City during the summer. Foster inquired as to whether any permits were needed. Councilman Hepp urged Foster to check with the Wyoming Department of Transportation as well. City Attorney Kirven advised an Itinerant Vendor License would need to be obtained.
Mayor Johnson presented a quote for a strategic planning workshop with Leader’s Edge Consulting for Council approval. Councilwoman Reid stated this is an important step for Council to take and made a motion to schedule a workshop with the presenter to be held in Fiscal Year 2010. Councilman Hancock seconded with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Resolution #1276 – A Resolution Adopting and Approving the City of Buffalo’s Survey Control Network for the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the resolution with a second from Councilman Hepp. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson presented the following board appointment for Council approval:
Buffalo Trails Board – Kelly Hornby, unexpired term
Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the appointment with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson then proclaimed May 7th as Arbor Day in the City of Buffalo and read a Proclamation. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve May 7th as Arbor Day with a second from Councilwoman Reid. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
JCE, Inc. dba Century Club presented a request for a catering license for the Boys & Girls Club Texas Hold’em fundraiser at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on April 25, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
A request for a catering license was also presented by City Liquor for the Gatchell Museum Association “Fall Gathering & Wine / Microbrew Tasting” October 17th at the Johnson County Fairgrounds from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilwoman Reid. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Resolution #1277 – A Resolution Determining the Amount of Taxes to be Raised for Municipal Purposes for the City of Buffalo, Wyoming for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the Resolution with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Colin Betzler, City Planner, presented an updated report of planning projects and answered Council questions. An amendment to the WYDOT agreement on the Gateway project was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp made a motion to sign the amended agreement with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Betzler updated Council on upcoming meetings including: the Deer Management Policy Public Hearing April 22nd and the Wyoming Main Street Program meeting May 13th. Betzler also updated Council on the recent Brock Street sidewalks project meeting.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, requested Council approval for a Tetra Tech invoice for the State Fire Marshall review of the Waste Water Treatment Plant plans. Councilman Hepp requested the additional payment be in the form of a change order to their contract and made a motion to approve the change order. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye. Hook then updated Council on several projects City street crews were working on. Hook also presented a training request for Council approval. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the training request with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, advised Council of the DUI and Speed Enforcement Grants the City had received. Chief Chapman also presented an application for an additional grant for Council approval. Chapman explained the grant would pay for School Resource Officers and an additional Officer if the City were chosen for the funding. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the application with a second from Councilwoman Reid. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
City Attorney Kirven answered Council questions regarding the Request for Proposal on the Frankovic property appraisal and the title commitment on the Washut property. Kirven also presented a travel request for a Municipal Lawyers Conference. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Mayor Johnson read a letter from City Attorney Kirven updating Council on possible additional options with the Frankovic property.
Councilman Hepp made a motion to increase the 1% Optional Sales Tax budget for Fiscal Year 2010 to 1,000,000 and 900,000 for Fiscal Year 2011. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Mayor Johnson also called attention to a letter from JLM Engineering regarding the Sidewalks to Schools project. Mayor Johnson reminded Council of the NEWY Regional Meeting April 25th in Gillette. Mayor Johnson announced the next Department Head Meeting is scheduled for April 28th at 9 a.m. at City Hall. In closing, Mayor Johnson announced the upcoming Budget meeting @ 5:00 p.m. at City Hall on Apr. 23rd. In closing, Mayor Johnson announced the Mexican Consulate in Denver will meet with the Commissioners and the Council Apr 22nd at 3 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Office.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,118.45; Advanced Digital Technologies, contract – 95.39; AET Environmental, supply – 29,201.00; Aflac, agreement – 1,543.34; Alltel, supply – 955.50; American Linen, supply – 985.65; API Systems Integrators, Inc., supply – 322.00; B & W Saws, supply – 10.32; Ben Meadows, supply – 126.67; Big Horn Hydraulics, supply – 640.00; Big Horn Welding, Inc., supply – 1,918.07; Blakeman Propane, supply – 291.80; Brenntag Pacific, Inc., supply – 1,608.05; Bresnan Communications, supply – 222.75; Buckingham Lumber Co., supply – 16.96; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 4,042.50; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 405.50; Buffalo Ridge LLC, agreement – 54,944.28; Buffalo Volunteer Fire Dept, agreement – 24,396.85; Bloedorn Lumber, supply - 695.99; City Electric Inc., supply – 178.60; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 116.48; Cole-Parmer Instrument Co., supply – 54.10; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Culligan, supply – 133.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 69.23; Drive Train Industries, supply – 129.83; Elmer Power Sports, supply – 292.25; Energy Equipment & Supply, supply – 3,369.02; Energy Laboratories, supply – 650.00; Experts Towing & Recovery, Inc., supply – 45.00; Farm Plan, supply – 75.35; FSH Communications, LLC, agreement – 70.00; GPM Building Maint., service – 34.00; GameTime, supply – 253.42; Gases Plus, supply – 101.83; Grainger, supply – 175.50; Hawkins, Inc., supply – 16,798.36; Homax Oil, supply – 398.35; Industrial Engine Service, supply – 22.86; Industrial Systems, Inc., supply – 1,129.90; Inventory Trading Co., supply – 806.31; Johnson County Circuit Court, agreement – 628.32; Johnson County Commissioners, supply – 865.94; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 8,841.48; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 2,811.88; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 125.92; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 3,728.00; Lariat International Trucks, supply – 157.86; Michelena Automotive, supply – 2,165.08; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 8,512.12; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 93.98; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,716.42; NCPERS Group Life Ins, insurance – 192.00; Nelico Contractor Supply – 2,511.04; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 217.50; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 1,643.32; The Office, supply – 2,166.02; Office of State Lands & Invest., agreement – 310,301.69; The Oil Barn, supply – 202.20; The Old Dominion Brush, supply – 1,097.24; Overhead Door Company, supply 1,504.00; Pace Construction, Inc., supply – 2,155.00; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 17,421.34; Peden’s Inc., supply – 117.98; Postage By Phone, supply – 800.00; Q Business Source, supply – 155.48; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,123.59; RDG Planning & Design, supply – 300.00; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 18.00; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr., supply – 67.02; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 110.46; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 1,577.45; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 448.30; Sign Pro, supply – 685.00; Sports Lure, supply – 93.00; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 258.50; States West Water Resources Co., contract – 16,051.05; Swede’s Fire Ext. Service, supply – 838.15; Timberline Electric, supply – 255.00; VFW Post 2469, supply – 20.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 299.10; Volunteers of America, contract – 240.00; Waterworks Industries, supply – 1,133.50; WCS Telecom, supply – 197.32; Wear Parts, Inc., supply – 90.72; Wingfoot, supply – 790.64; Woodworkers’ Supply, supply – 20.08; WWC Engineering, supply – 1,337.50; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 312.50; WY Dept of Transportation, supply – 2.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 4,371.28; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 271.12.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

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