Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 06 /15/2010
Aug 11, 2010
Recorder:

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 15, 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 June 1, 2010 Regular Council meeting minutes. Councilman Hepp seconded. Motion carried with Councilwoman Reid abstaining. Councilman Hepp made a motion to excuse Councilwoman Reid’s absence at the June 1st regular Council meeting. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Motion carried with Councilwoman Reid abstaining.
Ordinance #1343 – An Ordinance providing an annual appropriation bill for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 was presented for Council approval on third and final reading. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the ordinance with a second from Councilman Dyess. Councilman Humphrey reminded Council he was not in favor of four items included in the proposed budget. Humphrey listed increased wages for an officer, an additional vehicle for the Police Department, appropriations for an approved design of Crazy Woman Square as well as funding a part-time position for the Main Street Association as the items he didn’t support. Motion carried.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, commended Officer Matt Misslin for his quick response and successful efforts in resuscitating a 15 day old baby. Chapman then presented Officer Misslin with a plaque.
Laura DeMatteis, Up In Smoke, questioned Council about the amount of a recent citation issued to her employee and cited an ordinance limiting the citation to a lesser amount. Councilman Dyess updated DeMatteis and Council on an upcoming ordinance raising the citation amount. Councilman Hepp directed City Attorney Kirven and Municipal Judge Hupy to determine the lawful citation amount. Larry Pelach, City Liquor, questioned whether he was overcharged on his past citation. DeMatteis also expressed disappointment in the officers’ operating procedures when doing alcohol compliance checks.
A letter request from the Chamber of Commerce for a 1 day malt beverage permit for a street dance July 30, 2010 from 5-11 pm in Crazy Woman Square was presented for Council approval. An additional request for street closure of Fetterman Street next to Crazy Woman Square and the South part of Main Street from North Wyoming Insurance to the bridge during the dance and again Saturday, July 31st was presented for Council approval. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to grant both requests with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried.
Resolution #1299 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the Town of the City of Buffalo to amend a grant application to the State Loan and Investment Board for the purpose of amending the original grant application from a 100% grant to a grant split 75%/25% for purchase of an emergency vehicle was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Resolution #1299. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
Mitchell Wilcox requested Council permission to sell sno-cones in Prosinski Park during the 3 on 3 basketball tournament in an effort to raise money for the school Costa Rica trip for which he had been selected. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to grant the request. Councilman Hepp seconded. Motion carried.
A letter request from the Big Horn Mountain Radio Network for use of Prosinski Park for the Fair and Rodeo Dance August 6th was presented for Council approval. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the request. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
Matt Ramey, Johnson County School District #1, requested Council direction regarding placing in the City easement a fiber optic line between school buildings. Councilman Dyess addressed the pending right-of-way license agreement and survey requirements. Ramey explained the project and future plans for fiber optic lines of the school district. Councilman Hepp made a motion to complete and execute the right-of-way license agreement with a preconstruction survey. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Councilman Dyess questioned the requirement for a preconstruction survey and stressed an as-built survey would better serve the City. Mayor Hancock and Council members Reid, Humphrey and Hepp voted aye. Councilman Dyess voted nay.
A letter request from the Johnson County Commissioners to waive permit fees for the new Justice Center and credit toward the City of Buffalo contribution on the cost of the building was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp questioned the building permit fees and the size of the building on which the fees had been calculated. Councilman Hepp made a motion to table the request until the building permit fees are confirmed or recalculated. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Mayor Hancock and Council members Reid, Humphrey and Hepp voted aye. Councilman Dyess voted nay.
Steven Forsmann presented a request to Council to use Prosinski Park for a dance on August 21st from 8 pm to 12 pm. Forsmann stated the dance would be open to the public. Councilman Hepp asked for a written request and made a motion to approve the request once a letter request is submitted to City Hall. Councilman Dyess seconded. Motion carried.
Brook Stromer, States West Water Resources, gave a project update to Council on the Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion. Stromer then requested a contract amendment for States West on this project in the amount of 5,000. Stromer cited extensive additional work required for bidding and DEQ approval on this project as reasons for the amendment. Council directed Stromer to draft the Contract Amendment and contact the City Attorney to review before further Council consideration.
Councilman Hepp made a motion to recess to executive session to discuss pending litigation. Councilman Dyess seconded. Motion carried.
Councilman Hepp made a motion to return to the regular council meeting with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried.
Councilman Hepp made a motion to allow the City Attorney to sign a tolling agreement with JLM Engineering. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Motion carried.
City Attorney Kirven addressed Council questions regarding the proposed alcohol compliance ordinance and the Bresnan Franchise agreement.
Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, answered Council questions regarding construction projects.
Michael Chapman, Police Chief, presented bid results for equipment advertised for disposal. Councilman Dyess made a motion to award the bids with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Motion carried. Chapman then presented a speed enforcement grant award for Council approval. Councilman Dyess made a motion to accept the grant award. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, updated Council on recent water breaks in the City and the status of major construction projects. Hook requested Council permission to change the summer hours for the Park Department to 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to get garbage picked up and mowing done before patrons visit the parks each day. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the summer hours with a second from Councilwoman Reid. The Mayor and Council members Reid and Dyess voted aye with Council members Humphrey and Hepp voting nay. Hook also requested Council permission to change the street crew hours to 4 ten hour days each week. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to grant the summer hour request for the street crew until September 1st. Councilman Dyess seconded. Mayor Hancock and Council members Reid, Dyess and Humphrey voted aye. Councilman Hepp voted nay.
Chris Knodel, States West Water Resources, invited the Mayor and Council to a public meeting regarding the Clear Creek Watershed Level 1 Study Thursday, June 17th @ 7 pm at the County Fire Hall.
Mayor Hancock presented a plaque to Councilman Hepp for successful completion of the WAM Leadership Training Service Level 1.Mayor Hancock announced the Department Head Meeting June 24th - 9 a.m. @ City Hall. Mayor Hancock also announced the new playground equipment had been installed in Washington Park and the Pool had opened. Hancock announced the City picnic July 30th at 5 pm in Washington Park.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 438.41; AIT Labs, supply – 225.00; Alltel, supply – 1,028.22; American Linen, supply – 740.04; ASTEC, supply – 1,428.66; Big Horn Tire, supply – 72.50; Big Horn Vet, supply – 53.60; Big Horn Welding, supply – 40.16; Big Horn Mtn Radio Network, supply – 350.00; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 3,214.50; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 961.30; Desava Gardens, supply – 90.42; Buffalo Glass, supply – 433.50; Buffalo Golf Club, agreement – 20,000.00; Buffalo Precision Sharpening, supply – 240.00; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 78.43; CMI-TECO, supply – 26.40; Capital Business Systems, agreement – 70.39; City Electric, supply – 50.00; Chesbro Electric, supply – 1,682.73; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Culligan, supply – 115.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 25.69; Dana Kepner Company, supply – 2,446.47; Decatur Electronics, supply – 75.00; DEW LLC, supply – 2,632.50; Embroidery Barn, supply – 234.00; Farm Plan, supply – 203.73; 4-H Shooting Sports, supply – 10.00; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; GPM Building Maint, service – 34.00; Gases Plus, supply – 236.31; Glacken and Assoc, supply – 275.00; Grainger, supply – 96.75; Hach Company, supply – 375.95; Heartland Tree Care, supply – 330.00; Homax Oil, supply – 512.10; Howard Supply Co, supply – 364.20; I State Truck Center, supply – 107.99; Industrial Systems, supply – 886.74; Inventory Trading Co, supply – 956.28; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 199.56; Johnson Co Circuit Court, agreement – 304.41; Johnson Co Fire Dist, supply – 10.00; Johnson Co YMCA, agreement – 8,000.00; Joint Powers Fuel, supply – 7,312.03; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 163.42; Lab Safety Supply, supply – 62.99; Lawson Products, supply – 256.63; Leeward Tree Farm, supply – 470.00; Mahoney’s Stor-All, supply – 60.00; Metron-Farnier, supply – 1,214.72; Michelena Auto, supply – 1,546.85; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 3,916.24; Moser Engine Service, supply – 119.77; Mtn Plains Heritage Park JPB, agreement – 250.00; Mountain Auto, supply – 412.04; Mr. R’s, supply – 20.00; NCPERS Group Life, insurance – 192.00; Nelson Engineering, contract – 16,118.40; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 145.00; Neve’s Uniforms & Equipment, supply – 41.69; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 13,288.16; Northern Safety Co, supply – 54.34; N Wyoming Ins, insurance – 2,786.00; The Office, supply – 829.81; The Oil Barn, supply – 108.90; Old Dominion Brush, supply – 660.05; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 12,790.37; Pamida, supply – 19.95; Postage by Phone, supply – 800.00; Powerphone, Inc., supply – 418.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,082.63; Reimann Oil Co, supply – 251.00; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 134.91; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 186.89; Safety-West, Inc., supply – 948.28; Sheridan Computer, supply – 1,474.55; Servall Uniform, supply – 186.53; Sheridan Motor, supply – 47.89; Sports Lure, supply – 1,680.06; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 142.75; Team Chemical, supply – 1,380.00; Titan Machinery, supply – 871.24; Turbo & Diesel Service, supply – 163.69; Tweeter’s Towing, supply – 85.00; USA BlueBook, supply – 3,876.57; Visionary Communications, supply – 179.89; Watco, supply – 11,261.44; Waterworks Industries, supply – 755.04; WCS Telecom, supply – 193.06; Wear Parts, supply – 96.98; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 300.00; WY Dept of Trans, contract – 2,166.83; WY Law Enforcement Academy, supply – 750.00; WY Tire Recycling, supply – 2,487.60; WY Workers’ Comp, insurance – 5,736.59; Xerox Corporation, supply – 42.26; Stephanie Zezas, supply – 160.00; Hillary Zimmerschied, service – 260.00.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.



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