Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 09/15/09
Sep 23, 2009
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 15, 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 September 1, 2009 Regular Council Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
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 Commission was presented for Council approval on second reading. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Ordinance #1335 on second reading with a second from Councilman Hancock. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
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 was presented for Council approval on third and final reading. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve Ordinance #1336 on third and final reading with a second from Councilman Hancock. Mayor Johnson and all Council members voted aye.
City Attorney Kirven updated Council on the revised settlement claim for the Lucas Street project that the Frankovic Trust had served the City of Buffalo. Mayor Johnson reviewed all settlement offers from the Frankovic Trust. A brief discussion followed with public comment from Theo Hirshfeld regarding the appraisal process and criteria for hiring appraisers. Councilman Hancock made a motion to obtain an additional appraisal for the Frankovic Trust property adjacent to the Lucas Street paving project with a more defined scope of work and a qualified appraiser. Councilwoman Reid seconded the motion with the Mayor and all Council members voting aye.
Theo Hirshfeld requested a plaque be placed on the walking bride in Washington Park to recognize the Martin Pelloux family who had originally constructed the bridge in an effort to get their children to school. Councilman Hepp made a motion to assign this item of business to the Buffalo Trails Board with a second from Councilman Hancock. All Council members and the Mayor voted aye.
A request for sidewalks on Fetterman Street in front of a newly constructed duplex was presented for Council consideration. Councilman Hepp requested sidewalks and curb and gutter be placed from the property line to the end of Fetterman Street. Hepp also requested the street be posted “No Parking” in this area. Mayor Johnson directed the Building Inspector advise the contractor to construct the sidewalks and curb and gutter as required by City ordinance. Johnson also advised the No Parking designation be studied by Public Works and Law Enforcement for further discussion at the next Department Head meeting.
Resolution #1281 – A Resolution to the City of Buffalo, Wyoming Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Buffalo to submit to the Wyoming Water Development Commission an application for funding of a Level III construction project was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the resolution with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Mayor Johnson and all Council members voted aye.
Randy Dyess, Airport Board, briefly discussed the Level 1 Water Study application that had been submitted for funding by the Airport Board. Dyess requested the City of Buffalo approve the Study to address a distribution line rather than a transmission line as originally agreed to. Councilman Hepp made a motion to change the Level 1 Water Study designation from a transmission line to a distribution line. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with all Council members and the Mayor voting aye.
Jo Sickler, 19th Hole Restaurant, requested permission for a noise variance to have an outside D.J. for a wedding reception at the Buffalo Golf Course on September 19th from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to grant the request with a second from Councilman Hancock. Mayor Johnson and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson presented the following board appointment for Council approval:
Bill Cooley, Buffalo Trails Board – four year term
Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the Mayor’s appointment with a second from Councilwoman Reid. All Council members and Mayor Johnson voted aye.
A travel and training request from the Clerk’s office was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hancock made a motion to grant the request with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Johnson read an invitation from the Willow Park Reservoir Board to visit the cabin restoration project to which the City had contributed funds. Johnson also read Thank You notes from St John the Baptist Church and Councilwoman Reid.
Past due Invoices from TetraTech RTW were presented for Council approval. Mayor Johnson recommended payment to Tetra Tech with 7,878.41 toward the original contract and 34,108.12 for bidding services. Councilman Hancock made a motion to approve the invoice amounts recommended by the Mayor with a second from Councilman Hepp. A brief discussion followed regarding whether the City received what they paid for in the design contract. Mayor Johnson and Council members Reid and Hancock voted aye with Councilmen Humphrey and Hepp voting nay.
Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, updated Council on building permits and Planning & Zoning Board items.
Michael Chapman, Police Chief, requested Council accept the grant awarded in the amount of 4,548 for bullet-proof vests. Councilman Hepp made a motion to accept the grant with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Mayor and all Council members voted aye. Chief Chapman also requested the new dispatcher wage be increased to 16.00/hr as she had worked for the department before and training costs would be less. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the wage increase with a second from Councilwoman Reid. All Council members and the Mayor voted aye. In closing, Chapman updated Council on the Criminal Justice Center and accepted bonus checks for the department from the Mayor.
City Attorney Kirven updated Council on correspondence that had been sent to Cloud Peak Vistas, Ken Reid and Jacob Hatch. Kirven also requested Council direction on changes to the absence ordinance. Councilman Hepp requested discussion regarding the HIB annexation. Kirven advised Mayor Johnson and Councilwoman Reid to recuse themselves from the discussion and the Council chambers. Kirven stated he did not feel there was any benefit to the City to delay the annexation. Councilman Hepp made a motion to request HIB to proceed with annexation. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion and Councilmen Hancock, Humphrey and Hepp voted aye. Councilwoman Reid and Mayor Johnson recused themselves.
Lee Tvedt requested direction from Council regarding open fires the neighbors were burning at his rental property on Balsam. Mayor Johnson instructed the Building Inspector or City Attorney to send a letter regarding the nuisance ordinance. Chief Chapman also advised that the renters call the Police Department when the fires were burning.
Mayor Johnson announced the Department Head Meeting on September 29th at 9 a.m. a City Hall.
Madeleine Henderson addressed Council with questions on whether decisions had been made regarding horses in the town limits.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 679.50; Alltel, supply – 1,106.40; American Linen, supply – 590.40; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 1,982.76; Arrowhead Forge, contract – 7,560.00; Big Horn Veterinary, supply – 204.40; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 4,670.12; Buffalo Glass, supply – 2.95; Buffalo Ridge LLC, contract – 88,737.46; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 793.12; CEI Enterprises, supply – 35,462.00; California Contractors Supply, supply – 586.44; Caselle, agreement – 1,325.00; Chesbro Electric, supply – 974.69; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; J.P. Cooke Co., supply – 83.59; Culligan, supply – 15.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 24.44; Diamond Vogl Paints, supply – 2,126.72; Digital-Ally, supply – 327.50; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 440.48; Energy Laboratories, supply – 1,510.00; Farm Plan, supply - 20.98; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; GPM Building Maintenance, supply – 34.00; Gall’s, supply – 1,457.72; Gases Plus, supply – 246.14; Hando’s Service Center, supply – 90.65; Hilti, supply – 73.18; Homax Oil, supply – 970.70; Industrial Systems, supply – 853.96; Intermountain Construction, supply – 135.66; JLM Engineering, contract – 2,475.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 3,273.03; Joy Appliance, supply – 145.95; Lawson Products, supply – 126.98; MTR Ranch Supply, supply – 676.20; Jenny Benton, reimbursement – 140.00; Michelena Automotive, supply – 2,549.81; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 1,216.95; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 245.80; Mountain Auto, supply – 2,191.94; NCPERS Group Life, insurance – 176.00; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 217.50; Northern Safety Co, supply – 21.83; North Wyoming Insurance, supply – 304.00; Northern WY Mental Health, agreement – 1,875.00; The Office, supply – 437.08; The Oil Barn, supply – 53.15; The Old Dominion Brush, supply – 1,114.89; Overhead Door Company, supply – 777.93; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 18,836.36; Pamida, supply – 36.49; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Posy Patch, supply – 29.50; Public Safety Warehouse, supply – 153.58; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,128.59; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Center, supply – 97.03; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 317.22; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,168.00; Selby’s, supply – 96.65;Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 522.78; Sports Lure, supply – 189.46; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 129.75; Tactical Link, supply – 313.05; Timberline Electric, supply – 255.00; Titan Machinery, supply – 330.38; Trans Equipment & Supply, supply – 205.33; 2M Company, supply – 2,068.08; Valuations Northwest, contract – 325.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 176.75; Vision Center, supply – 102.00; Volunteers of America, supply – 145.00; Waterworks Industries, supply – 2,652.00; WCS Telecom, supply – 232.40; Wear Parts, supply – 86.25; Wingfoot, supply – 35.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 425.00; WY Dept of Employment, supply – 28.50; WY Dept of Transportation, contract – 638.53; WY Water Development Commission, supply – 1,000.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 6,195.67; Xerox Corporation, agreement – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

Mayor
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City Clerk