Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 04/06/2010
Aug 11, 2010
Recorder:
CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 6, 2010
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. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the March 16, 2010 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the March 24, 2010 Special Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Humphrey. Motion carried.
Bill Hawley, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, updated Council on the responsible alcohol service training program being offered to local businesses. Hawley commended Council for their efforts to ensure responsible alcohol service in Buffalo.
Hawley and School Resource Officer, Angela Lloyd, gave a demonstration on the Texting Tip Line program. Hawley and Lloyd showed how students could send anonymous tips to law enforcement to report illegal activities or request help.
Joyce Inchauspe, Buffalo Basque Club, requested a joint letter of support from the Johnson County Commissioners and the City of Buffalo for the North American Basque Organization Festival in 2011. Inchauspe stated the letter would be included as support in a grant application to the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund. Councilman Dyess made a motion to draft the letter of support for NABO 2011. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
Robert Dahill, McGee, Hearne and Paiz, LLP, presented the audit results to Council. Dahill explained the scope of work performed and the unqualified opinion assigned to the audit report. Dahill reviewed the financial statements with Council and directed their attention to the schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Peter John Camino, Johnson County Animal Management Board, updated Council on where funding for the predator control program comes from and requested ,000 from the City during the next fiscal year to control rabies. In closing, Camino announced a Seminar on Wolves in the Big Horns April 17th @ 7 p.m. at Buffalo High School.
A letter of resignation from the Buffalo Trails Board was received from Clint Culliton. Councilman Hepp made a motion to accept the resignation with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried.
The Sunset Business Park final acceptance of public improvements was presented for Council approval. City Planner, Brian Grubb, called attention to the two outstanding issues of detention ponds and street signs. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the final acceptance of Sunset Business Park. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
A replat of lots 33 and 39 of the West Valley Addition was presented for Council approval. A brief discussion followed regarding water lines and their access and easements. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the replat of lots 33 and 39 after verifying water line easements for lot 34. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
The Stapleton Minor Subdivision was presented for joint jurisdiction approval by Council. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the Stapleton Minor Subdivision Final Plat as presented. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
Resolution #1292 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute documents necessary for the purpose of receiving an easement to be granted to the City by the Johnson County Cemetery District for a portion of Eva Knepper Trail that traverses cemetery property was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Resolution #1292 with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried.
Bid results were presented for Council acceptance on the Hogerson Street Water Main replacement, the Pressure Reducing Station and the Lobban and Tisdale Avenues Sewer Main replacements. Councilman Dyess made a motion to award the Hogerson Water Main replacement project to Windcreek Services, Inc. in the amount of 5,850. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Motion carried. Councilman Hepp made a motion to award the Pressure Reducing Station to S.G. Welsh Co. in the amount of ,506. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Motion carried. Councilman Hepp made a motion to award the Lobban and Tisdale Sewer Main replacement to Hot Iron, Inc. in the amount of ,746.60. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Motion carried.
City Attorney Kirven presented a written report to Council. Kirven also presented an application for a taxi cab service in the City of Buffalo. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the taxi service with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried.
Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, answered Council questions regarding the upcoming City-wide cleanup.
Michael Chapman, Police Chief, updated Council regarding conversations with the Commissioners on the new software for the dispatch computer system. Chief Chapman then answered Council questions regarding parking on Main Street and striping.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, requested the additional 0/mo for supervisor duties be passed to the new crew supervisor on the sanitation truck as the previous supervisor had resigned. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the increase for supervisor duties with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Motion carried. Hook then answered Council questions regarding change orders on the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
City Planner, Brian Grubb, announced the upcoming planning commission meeting April 13th at 5 p.m. Grubb also updated Council on the SLIB approval to change the grant match percentage on the consensus grant funding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Grubb presented a list of projects to consider for Recreation District grant applications. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the parks and recreation projects for Recreation District grant funding with consideration of grant match monies. Councilman Dyess seconded. Motion carried.
Mayor Hancock announced the upcoming budget workshop dates of April 6,7,19, 20, 27, 29, May 6 & 13 @ 5 p.m. at City Hall.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: A-Wis Computers, supply 60.00; Aflac, agreement 1,470.72; American National Bank, supply 20.00; Linda Betz, service 398.50; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance 44,091.87; Buffalo Chamber/Commerce, agreement 12,000.00; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement 2,536.84; Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department, agreement 31,120.97; Carwile & Lobban Ditch Co., agreement 542.40; The Embroidery Barn, supply 85.00; Fergus County Sheriffs Assoc., supply 435.00; Nancy Hall, service 220.00; Hydro Construction, contract 977,371.23; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, supply 16,366.50; Johnson County Y.M.C.A., agreement 5,540.10; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply 6,148.35; Nelson Engineering, contract 564.40; Nebraska Child Support, agreement 290.00; Office of State Lands, loan payment 352,809.21; Rocky Mountain Power, supply 3,287.60; Pitney Bowes, supply 402.00; Postage By Phone, supply 800.00; St. Francis Animal Shelter, agreement 1,300.00; Julie Silbernagel, petty cash 178.70; Spencer Internet Services, agreement 300.00; States West Water Resources, contract 44,704.94; VFW Post 2469, supply 20.00; Visa, supply 6,325.43; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement 600.00; WY Conf. of Municipal Courts, supply 100.00; WY Educators Benefit Trust, insurance 378.00; WY Retirement System, retirement 22,814.80; Hillary Zimmerschied, service 260.00.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Mayor
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City Clerk