Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 08/04/09
Aug 25, 2009
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel
CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 4, 2009
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Johnson, Councilman Humphrey, Councilman Hepp and Councilwoman Reid. Councilman Hancock was absent. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the July 21, 2009 Regular Council Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Hepp. The Mayor and Council members Reid and Hepp voted aye with Councilman Humphrey abstaining from the vote.
Mike Quast, Johnson County Family YMCA, requested Council permission to move a project funded by the additional 1% tax from FY11 to FY10. Quast clarified the request would not exceed the 1% amount awarded the YMCA for FY10. Councilman Hepp made a motion to grant the request with a second from Councilman Humphrey. Mayor Johnson and all Council members present voted aye.
Chris Spencer, Johnson County School District #1, requested the sewer tap fee and building permit fees be waived for a concession stand at the old Buffalo High School football field. Spencer explained the district had purchased several previous sewer taps that were no longer used at the location when the building was demolished. Councilman Hepp made a motion to waive the sewer tap fee as well as the building permit fees and that any remaining taps be abandoned. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members present voting aye.
The Hampe Minor Subdivision, a county subdivision, was presented for Council approval as recommended by the City Planning and Zoning Board. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the subdivision with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Mayor Johnson and all Council members present voted aye.
A request by Taylors Invasion Bar Inc. for a catering permit to sell malt beverages in Prosinski Park August 7th from 4:00 p.m. to midnight for the Annual Fair and Rodeo Park Dance was presented for Council approval. There being no public comment Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the catering permit request with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Carl Becker, Crazy Woman Liquor presented a Special Liquor License Open Container Permit and Malt Beverage Permit request for August 14th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 150 East Hart. Becker explained the designated location for the free beer tasting and hotdogs for the business 3rd anniversary. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Humphrey. All Council members present and the Mayor voted aye.
Chief Chapman notified Council of a grant award for a three year period to be used for a School Resource Officer in the amount of 165,213. Councilman Hepp made a motion to accept the grant with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Mayor Johnson and all Council members present voted aye.
John Orwig, Habitat for Humanity, explained the future plans of the organization to build three homes in Greenleaf Estates III over the next three years. Orwig requested tap fees be reduced to half price and building permit fees be waived for the three houses. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the request for the first house at this time with a second from Councilman Hepp. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
A contract for services for Colin Betzler to serve as consultant to the new planner and during the interim period was presented for Council approval. Mayor Johnson advised the contract was not to exceed 80 hours of work at 40/hr and all work was to be approved by the Mayor. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the contract with a second from Councilwoman Reid. All Council members present and Mayor Johnson voted aye.
Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, informed Council that the Sparrow Group was revising their plans as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. Hulick recommended defining an applicable timeframe should Council decide to reduce building permit fees or water and sewer tap fees. Councilors Hepp and Reid added input with Mayor Johnson requesting Council to review the recommendation and discuss it at the August 18th Council meeting.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented a change order from Trek Concrete Construction for the Safe Routes to School sidewalks. Hook explained the change order adjusted final quantities on the project for an addition to the contract of 1,938. A brief discussion followed with Councilman Hepp making a motion to approve the change order and specified the retainage on the project be held until the SRTS program has issued a written acceptance of the project. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and the Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Hook also presented a summary of results for the Request for Proposals for engineering costs on various waterline, sewer line and paving projects in the City of Buffalo. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the need for a maximum price for specific projects from the engineering firms. In closing, Hook answered Council questions regarding the lower shop roof and street paving schedules in the school areas.
Michael Chapman, Police Chief, commended the Chamber of Commerce on the successful Crazy Days Dance. Chapman also presented travel and training requests for Council approval. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Humphrey. Mayor Johnson and all Council members present voted aye.
City Attorney Kirven updated Council on the progress of the Squeeky Kleen Car Wash easement, a correction to the Washut Quitclaim Deed and a draft of the Main Street Commission Code revisions. Councilman Hepp gave additional suggestions to be addressed in the Ordinance revising the Main Street Commission Code. In closing, Kirven advised Council of correspondence with Greiner Ford regarding a recent purchase.
A travel request by the City Clerk/Treasurer was presented for Council approval. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to grant the request with a second from Councilman Hepp. Council members present and Mayor Johnson voted aye.
Councilman Hepp made a motion to excuse the absence of Councilman Humphrey at the July 21, 2009 Council meeting with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Mayor Johnson, Councilwoman Reid and Councilman Hepp voted aye with Councilman Humphrey abstaining from the vote. Councilwoman Reid requested legal counsel to review the ordinance regarding this topic.
Ron Cunningham, Easter Seals, requested a waiver for the bond requirement of the itinerant vendor license. Cunningham explained the Easter Seals Organization would be selling water and watermelon at the Fair and Rodeo Parade. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to waive the bond requirement with a second from Councilman Humphrey. Mayor Johnson and all Council present voted aye. Johnson advised Cunningham to check with the Department of Agriculture regarding a temporary food permit.
Justin Beckner, Buffalo Ridge Estates, advised Council of the construction schedule on this project as well as the updated letter of credit for section 318 funding. Mayor Johnson questioned Beckner about the storm drainage problems and clarified that all plan changes needed to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Councilman Hepp advised the State Forestry and Bureau of Land Management were requesting a meeting regarding Mosier Gulch which was set for August 25th @ 8 a.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Johnson read a thank you from the Buffalo Womens Connection for allowing the use of Prosinski Park for Family Movie Night. Johnson also advised a letter had been sent regarding possible resolution to the Frankovic Trust Property dispute. Mayor Johnson also requested feedback from Council regarding the City Planner vacancy.
Mayor Johnson announced the Fair and Rodeo Parade August 8th @ 10 a.m. Johnson announced the City/County breakfast August 18th 7 a.m. @ the Best Western. Mayor Johnson also announced the next Department Head meeting on August 25th at 9 a.m. @ City Hall. In closing, Johnson reminded everyone that school starts in Buffalo on August 27th.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Aflac, agreement 1,475.44; Linda Betz, service 398.50; Big Horn Meat Cutting, supply 451.44; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance 42,160.64; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement 2,536.84; Greiner Ford, equipment 28,815.30; Nancy Hall, service 180.00; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, supply 24,463.50; Johnson County Y.M.C.A., agreement 35,765.43; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply 3,293.75; Rhonda Maker, supply 47.00; Myers Construction, contract 2,660.00; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance 192.00; Nebraska Child Support, agreement 217.50; Ogden/Metro SWAT, supply 382.00; Postage by Phone, supply 400.00; St. Francis Animal shelter, agreement 1,300.00; Julie Silbernagel, petty cash 48.48; Spencer Internet Services, contract 200.00; Trek Concrete Construction, contract 3,802.44; Valuations Northwest, Inc., contract 6,212.50; Visa, supply 2,740.87; Volunteers of America, supply 55.00; S.G. Welsh Co., contract 20,930.00; WAMCAT, membership 50.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement 300.00; WY Dept of Transportation, supply 3,509.38; WY Educators Benefit Trust, insurance 378.00; WY Retirement System, retirement 24,326.72; Wyoming Society of CPAs, supply 150.00; WY Technology Transfer Center, supply 320.00; Wyoming Woodworks of Buffalo, supply 1,172.13; Hillary Zimmerschied, service 260.00.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk