Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 12/15/09
Jan 5, 2010
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 15, 2009
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Councilwoman Reid, Councilman Dyess, Mayor Hancock, Councilman Humphrey and Councilman Hepp. Mayor Hancock called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hancock corrected the December 1, 2009 Regular Council Meeting minutes to state Councilman Hepp did not vote for the Vice-Mayor appointment. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the December 1, 2009 Regular Council Meeting minutes as corrected with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Mayor Hancock and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Hancock presented his Vice-Mayor appointment of Councilman Bruce Hepp for Council approval. Mayor Hancock and Councilmen Humphrey and Hepp voted aye with Councilors Reid and Dyess voting nay.
Olin Turner, Buffalo Development Association, updated Council on recent activities of the board including fundraising efforts, grant requests and the recent appointment of a part-time manager.
Bob Snowden, Commerce Joint Powers Board, updated Council on the progress of the new sewer lift station and easements as well as the bidding schedule for the new station.
Steve Reimann, Planning and Zoning Board, updated Council on items that had recently been discussed at the Planning and Zoning Board meetings and answered Council questions.
Bill Cooley, Buffalo Trails Board, explained the trail extension project the board was currently working on and answered Council questions.
Mayor Hancock thanked the board representatives and all board volunteers for their time and efforts.
A public hearing was held for the renewal of the Maverik Inc. liquor license. There being no public comment the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Ordinance #1338 – An Ordinance amending that Section 27-38.2 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to monthly sewer usage fees was presented for third and final reading. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Ordinance #1338 on third and final reading with a second from Councilman Dyess. City Planner, Brian Grubb, updated Council on the advertising efforts covering the rate increase. Councilman Hepp expressed the City was fortunate to have a large portion of the waste water treatment plant project paid through grant funding. Mayor Hancock and all Council members voted aye.
The liquor license renewal for Maverik Inc was presented for Council approval. There being no public comment Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the renewal with a second from Councilwoman Reid. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
A contract for the Safe Routes to School project on Brock Street was presented for Council approval. City Planner Grubb explained the grant funding and the upcoming process. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the contract with a second from Councilman Humphrey. All Council members and the Mayor voted aye. Councilman Hepp thanked Ron Williams and the Wyoming Department of Transportation for their assistance in keeping the City safe.
A contract for a Teal Grant for Cemetery Road was presented for Council approval. City Planner, Brian Grubb, explained the matching portion of the grant and the scope of the project. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the contract with a second from Councilman Humphrey. Mayor Hancock and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Hancock presented the following board appointments for Council approval:
Buffalo Parks Board – Josh Clason, two year term
Buffalo Parks Board – Kelle Burger, two year term
Buffalo Parks Board – Mike Quast, one year term
Buffalo Parks Board – Patty Reid, one year term
Buffalo Parks Board – Kevin Michelena, one year term
Buffalo Pool Board – J.G. Spooner, two year term
Buffalo Main Street Association – Bruce Hepp, three year term
Buffalo Main Street Association – Bob Zimmerschied, two year term
Buffalo Main Street Association – Patty Reid, one year term
Buffalo Trails Board – Clint Culliton, unexpired term
YMCA City Delegate – Bruce Hepp
Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the board appointments with a second from Councilman Dyess. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
City Planner, Brian Grubb, recommended Council and the Buffalo Development Association have a workshop to discuss naming rights at Crazy Woman Square. Olin Turner, BDA chairman, requested a January meeting with Council.
Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, advised Council of efforts to update the website. Hulick also updated Council on contractor license renewals and building permits.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, updated Council on a recent water main break and the new fuel dispensing system.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, discussed the deer management program and requested Council approval to apply for a speed enforcement/DUI grant. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the grant application submission with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Mayor Hancock and all Council members voted aye.
Dennis Kirven answered Council questions in the absence of City Attorney Ben Kirven.
Councilwoman Reid led a discussion regarding routing traffic on Airport Road.
Mayor Hancock announced the Department Head Meeting December 22nd @ 9 a.m. at City Hall. Hancock also announced City offices would be closing at noon on December 24th and would also be closed December 25th and January 1st. The Mayor announced the 1% committee work session January 20th @ 3 p.m. in the Commissioners’ office. In closing, Hancock announced the Northeast Wyoming Municipal Leaders Group Meeting on Saturday, January 23rd @ 8:30 a.m. in Dayton.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: A-Wis Computers, supply – 145.00; Ace Hardware, supply – 590.33; Alltel, supply – 1,042.82; American Linen, supply – 597.83; American Water Works Ass’n, supply – 165.00; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 95.53; Ben Meadows, supply – 157.35; Big Horn Tire, Inc., supply – 68.25; Big Horn Veterinary, supply – 84.06; Big Horn Welding, Inc., supply – 115.55; Big Horn Mtn Radio Network, supply – 150.00; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,184.00; Buffalo Children’s Center, supply – 1,239.81; Buffalo Development Association, agreement – 9,124.90; Buffalo Prescription Shop, supply – 119.44; buffalo Trap & Skeet Club, agreement – 500.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 322.92; Capital Business Systems, agreement – 185.29; Caselle, agreement – 1,325.00; City Electric, supply – 371.01; Chesbro Electric, supply – 233.67; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 56.26; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Contractor’s Supply, supply – 500.28; Creative Product Sourcing, supply – 108.97; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 177.50; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 60.23; Dept of Environmental Quality, supply – 400.00; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 274.00; Fastenal, supply – 28.25; FSH Communications, agreement – 140.00; Fremont Motor Sheridan, supply – 26.25; GPM Building Maintenance, supply – 34.00; Gases Plus, supply – 26.77; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply – 25.00; Johnson County Healthcare Center, supply – 16.00; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 5,726.31; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 286.38; Ben Kirven, reimbursement – 25.40; Lab Safety Supply, supply – 91.26; MTR Ranch Supply, supply – 16.00; Martini’s Detailing, supply – 129.95; McMurry Ready Mix, supply – 558.45; Metron-Farnier, supply – 2,946.52; Michelena Automotive, supply – 2,425.62; The Mini, supply – 54.00; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 5,572.85; Motor Power Equipment, supply – 43.71; Mountain Auto, supply – 1,230.85; NCPERS Group Life Ins, insurance – 192.00; Neve’s Uniforms, supply – 483.84; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 145.00; Northwest Pipe fittings, supply – 400.00; North Wyoming Insurance, supply – 100.00; Northern WY Mental Health, agreement – 1,875.00; The Office, supply – 1,032.74; The Oil Barn, supply – 45.00; Orkin, supply – 829.07; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 16,507.80; Pamida, supply – 23.95; Paul Jarvis, supply – 37.50; Pitney Bowes, supply – 309.79; Postage By Phone, supply – 800.00; Powder River Power of Sheridan, supply – 25.19; Public Safety Division, supply – 1,340.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,120.97; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 227.40; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 313.41; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 272.75; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 174.80; Sports Lure, supply – 532.45; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 60.00; Titan Machinery, supply – 607.25; Visionary Communications, supply – 176.75; Volunteers of America, supply – 100.00; WCS Telecom, supply – 188.59; Wear Parts, supply – 21.00; Wingfoot, supply – 1,258.92; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 425.00; WY Ass’n/Rural Water System, supply – 250.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 5,681.15; Xerox Corporation, supply – 42.26.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

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