Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 08/18/09
Sep 15, 2009
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 18, 2009
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 Hepp. Councilwoman Reid was absent. 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 August 4, 2009 Regular Council Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and Council members Humphrey and Hepp voted aye with Councilman Hancock abstaining from the vote.
A Public Hearing on a Wyoming Business Council 2009 Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program Community Enhancement Application to realign Fetterman Street and build public handicapped accessible restrooms was opened at 4:01 p.m. and closed at 4:10 p.m. Public comment was heard supporting the grant submission and encouraging the use of the downtown area.
A Public Hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for a proposed Crazy Woman Square project renovation opened at 4:10 p.m. and closed at 4:14 p.m. Public comment was heard regarding the importance of having public handicapped accessible restrooms on Main Street. Public comment was also heard cautioning Council regarding ongoing maintenance responsibilities after infrastructure is developed.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Resolution #1279 – A Resolution of the City of Buffalo in support of filing an application for a community enhancement grant under the Wyoming Business Council 2009 Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program street realignment and handicapped accessible restrooms. Councilman Hepp seconded the motion with Mayor Johnson and Councilmen Hancock and Hepp voting aye. Councilor Humphrey voted nay. There being no public comment Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Resolution #1279 with a second from councilman Hepp. Councilman Humphrey stated he was not in favor of the realignment of Fetterman Street but did support the public handicapped accessible restrooms. Councilors Hancock and Hepp and Mayor Johnson voted aye with Councilman Humphrey voting nay.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Resolution #1280 – A Resolution of the City of Buffalo in support of filing an application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for handicapped accessible restrooms. Councilman Hepp seconded the motion and Mayor Johnson and all Council members present voted aye. There being no public comment Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve Resolution #1280 with a second from Councilman Hepp. All Council members present and the Mayor voted aye.
A letter request from David Hackert for a sign to be placed on Benteen Street directing traffic to Lobban Street businesses and craftsmen was presented to Council. Councilman Hepp questioned the sign location and Ross Elliot, Buffalo Development Association, suggested the request be referred to the BDA for consideration.
A letter request from Tracy Overberg for a street closure on Fetterman Street by Margo’s Pottery August 22nd from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp made a motion to grant the request with a second from Councilman Hancock. Mayor Johnson and all Council members present voted aye.
A letter request from Dawn Wexo, Occidental Hospitality, for a Special Liquor License and Open Container Permit for the deck area of the Occidental on August 28 & 29 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm for a class reunion and wedding reception was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members present voted aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1335 – An Ordinance Revising that Section of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, that generally provides for the appointment of commission members to the Main Street Development commission on first reading. Councilman Hepp seconded the motion with all Council members present and the Mayor voting aye. Councilman Hepp cited additional items that needed to be addressed by the ordinance and made a motion to table Ordinance #1335 on first reading until the September 1st meeting. Councilman Hancock seconded the motion with Mayor Johnson and all Councilors present voting aye.
Councilman Hancock made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1336 – An Ordinance creating Chapter 2D, Sections One and Two of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to the Buffalo Parks Board on first reading. Councilman Hepp seconded the motion with all Council members present and Mayor Johnson voting aye. Councilman Hepp voiced concern regarding the budget authority provided by the ordinance. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Ordinance #1336 on first reading with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Councilors present voted aye.
Ross Elliot, Buffalo Development Association, requested permission to draw on 1% funds granted to the BDA for the current fiscal year. Mayor Johnson instructed the BDA to submit an invoice as the funds had been appropriated for the organization.
Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, updated Council on the City Planner application process and current open building permits in the City of Buffalo. Hulick answered Council questions regarding the Sparrow Group low-income housing proposal and the August 25th Planning Board meeting.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, presented bid results for a used John Deere 624J wheel loader. Hook recommended awarding the bid to Honnen Equipment Co. and trading in the 1984 Clark 75C Loader. Councilman Hancock made a motion to award the bid to Honnen Equipment Co for a Total Complete Delivered Price with trade in the amount of 116,317. Councilman Hepp seconded the motion with Mayor Johnson and all Council members present voting aye. Hook also provided Council with a final cost for a sludge removal change order for the Waste Water Treatment Plant approved in the amount of 30,454.87.
Public Works Director Hook presented engineering services proposals that had been solicited for several projects. Councilman Hepp made a motion to award the engineering service contracts to Grizzly Engineering for the following projects: Hogerson Waterline Replacement, Lobban & Tisdale Sewer Replacement, Fort Street Sewer Main Replacement and Lobban Street paving. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members present voting aye. Mayor Johnson added he would like the contracts to include anticipated timelines. In closing, Hook answered Council questions regarding Gatchell Street paving, street painting, street cut paving, alley pothole repairs, and raw waterline breaks.
Michael Chapman, Police Chief, advised Council the City had been awarded a grant for bulletproof vests and answered Council questions. Councilman Hepp led a brief discussion regarding increased traffic on Parmalee Street during the Hart Street Construction. Hepp then made a motion to post Parmalee Street as No Parking from Main Street to the South Bypass Road on both sides of the street during the construction time and to be reconsidered at a later date. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with all Council members present and the Mayor voting aye.
City Attorney Kirven updated Council on a recent meeting with the Frankovic Trust representatives and counter offers for settlement that he had received. Mayor Johnson requested Council to review the offers and be prepared to discuss them at the Department Head meeting August 25th. Kirven then recommended Council hire independent legal counsel to represent the City with the Squeeky Kleen easement as Kirven & Kirven could not proceed with the negotiations due to conflict of interest.
Councilman Hepp called on Public Works Director Hook to discuss whether a portion of the work could be done on the PRV by the Squeeky Kleen in an effort to avoid conflict with the Hart Street construction schedule. Hook recommended proceeding with the portion of the project in the WYDOT easement. Councilman Hepp made a motion to pursue cost estimates for the hot taps for the Pressure Reducing Valve on Hart Street. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and Mayor Johnson and all Councilors present voted aye.
Mayor Johnson read a thank you letter from the Chamber of Commerce for the City’s support during the Crazy Days events. Johnson then announced the Department Head Meeting on August 25th at 9 a.m. and announced school starts in Buffalo August 27th. Councilman Hepp announced the meeting with State Forestry to discuss Mosier Gulch proposals on August 25th at 8:15 a.m.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 1,520.54; Alltel, supply – 1,143.55; American Linen, supply – 628.34; Big Horn Veterinary, supply – 404.60; Big Horn Welding, Inc., supply – 14.84; Blakeman Propane, supply – 118.90; Brenntag Pacific, supply – 4,731.65; Bresnan Communications, supply – 109.90; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 56.98; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 1,412.50; Buffalo Glass, supply – 33.40; Buffalo Veterinary Clinic, supply – 115.50; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 383.54; California Contractor’s Supply, supply – 625.18; Capital Business Systems, supply – 255.29; Casper College, supply – 154.00; Casper College Bookstore, supply – 122.02; City Electric, supply – 219.71; Chesbro Electric, supply – 219.71; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 698.00; coast Crane of Utah, supply – 156.72; Collins Communication, supply – 180.00; Cox Fencing & Supply, supply – 446.25; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 173.50; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 15.60; Decatur Electronics, supply – 317.50; Defense Technology Corp, supply – 264.87; DEW Limited Liability Company, supply – 42.50; Edge Construction Supply, supply – 9,770.32; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 300.67; Experts Towing & Recovery, service – 55.00; Farm Plan, supply – 172.21; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; GPM Building Maint, service – 34.00; Gall’s Inc, supply – 48.98; Grainger, supply – 1,162.67; Ed Hammer, Inc., supply – 38.47; Heartland Kubota, supply – 11.70; Heartland Tree care, service – 585.00; Howard’s Electric, supply – 143.23; Industrial Systems, supply – 3,694.51; JLM Engineering, supply – 950.00; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 131.68; Johnson County Treasurer, taxes – 354.65; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 3,052.66; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 181.85; Adrian Keeler, reimbursement – 30.90; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 100.00; Kois Bros Equip, supply – 80.93; Leeward Tree Farm, supply – 600.00; LexisNexis Matthew Bender, supply – 418.75; MTR Ranch Supply, supply – 8.10; Michelena Automotive, supply – 2,136.09; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 1,080.38; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,965.16; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 217.50; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 1,588.50; The Office, supply – 1,161.61; The Oil Barn, supply – 90.95; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 13,664.42; Pamida, supply – 50.07; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Posy Patch, supply – 114.50; Powder River Heating & AC, supply – 145.94; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,117.76; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 345.14; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 108.36; Rocky Mtn Oilfield warehouse, supply – 556.02; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 221.87; Sheridan Computer, supply – 131.25; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 131.96; George Shafer, service – 170.00; Skyline Implement, supply – 405.01; Sports Lure, supply – 249.40; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 129.25; Three Way, Inc., contract – 5,625.00; Timberline Electric, supply – 191.25; Titan Machinery, supply – (32.90); Visionary Communications, supply – 176.75; Watco, Inc., supply – 655.71; Wear Parts, supply – 269.50; Willow Park Reservoir, agreement – 2,000.00; WY Child Support, agreement – 300.00; WY Dept of Employment, agreement – 1,320.94; WY Dept of Transportation, contract – 1,829.75; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 6,328.34; Xerox Corporation, supply – 73.46.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

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