Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 07/20/2010
Aug 13, 2010
Recorder:

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 20, 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 July 6, 2010 Regular Council meeting minutes. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
A Public Hearing was held regarding proposed Ordinance #1341 pertaining to alcoholic beverages. Public Comment was heard from James Eklund, Lindell Erschabek, Laura DeMatteis, Angela Jarvis, Gaby Fox, John Williams, Mary Kyle Coltrane, Mary Boldrey and Kitty Merrill. Public concern was raised regarding bartender safety, responsibilities of liquor license holders and staff, and definition clarification on numerous items in the ordinance. Further concern was voiced over catering permit requirements and inspection right of entry requirements. Mayor Hancock closed the public hearing at 5:05 and announced Ordinance #1341 would be put on hold until public concerns were addressed. Councilman Hepp announced an additional meeting would be held to address public concerns with a mediator conducting the meeting.
Councilman Dyess made a motion to introduce and remove from the Agenda Ordinance #1341 – An Ordinance creating Chapter 3, Sections 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 3-15, 3-16, 3-17, 3-18, 3-19 and 3-20 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming pertaining to alcoholic beverages. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.
Force Account Change Order #17 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of ,958 was presented for Council approval. Public Works Director, Les Hook, explained the change order pertained to the solid storage lagoon liner. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Force Account Change Order #17 with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Motion carried. Hook presented Force Account Change Order #18 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of ,506.78 for Council approval. Hook advised the change order was the installation of a jet cleaning system for the suspended solids meter. Councilman Humphrey made a motion to approve Force Account Change Order #18 with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried. Waste Water Treatment Plant Force Account Change Order #19 for mechanically removing sludge from primary pond No. 1 in the amount of ,462.43 was presented for Council approval. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Force Account Change Order #19 with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Motion carried.
A relinquishment letter for remaining Section 318 funds under grant MRG-07065 was presented for Council approval. City Attorney Kirven advised the City to contact the original approved designated industry match participants to see if there were eligible projects for the remaining funds.
A letter request from Taylor’s Invasion Bar for a catering permit in Prosinski Park August 6th from 4 pm to midnight for the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo Dance was presented for Council approval. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried.
A letter request from the Buffalo Kiwanis Club for closure of Adams Street, south of Fort Street, from 6 am to 11 am Saturday, August 7th for a pancake breakfast fundraiser was presented for Council approval. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried.
Police Chief, Michael Chapman, presented a bid award for two vehicles totaling ,000 from Albany County. Chief Chapman listed a 2007 Ford Expedition and a 2007 Chevy Silverado truck as the vehicles and advised the Albany County Commissioners would also have to approve the transaction. Councilman Dyess made a motion to award the bid for ,000 with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Motion carried. Chapman also updated Council he would try to use the remaining budgeted funds for the purchase of a new video camera for a patrol vehicle.
City Attorney Kirven updated Council on recent correspondence with the Bison Meadows Subdivision. Kirven then requested clarification on the workshop with liquor license holders and securing a mediator for the meeting.
Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, announced the City had received a Notice to Proceed on the Brock Street sidewalk project. Hulick informed Council the Maverick proposed opening date would be August 4th. Hulick also advised Council Grimshaw Investments was ready to proceed with their affordable housing project as well as a County subdivision that needed to be addressed by the Planning Commission. In closing, Hulick updated Council on the letter from the County Commissioners acknowledging the building permit fees credited toward the City’s portion of the costs of the new Justice Center building.
City Attorney Kirven requested Council direction regarding the issuance of building permits, waiving permit fees and certificates of occupancy. Councilman Hepp made a motion to issue building permits for the Region II Child Development Center and the City Fire Hall Expansion project with the building permit fees to be waived and a Certificate of Occupancy issued. Councilman Dyess seconded. Motion carried.
Michael Chapman, Police Chief, announced the Animal Control Officer had resigned and the City was advertising for the position. Chapman then answered Council questions regarding foot patrol in the downtown area.
Les Hook, Public Works Director, updated Council on the North Main construction as well as the Tisdale/Lobban project and the Fort Street project. Hook also requested Council approval to locate a curb stop at a residence to shut off water for non-payment of services. Hook clarified the line would need to be dug with a backhoe but within the City right-of-way.
Mayor Hancock announced the interview committee for the City Planner had conducted telephone interviews and was scheduling personal interviews with the final candidates. Hancock also announced the Department Head meeting July 22nd 9 am at City Hall. The Mayor reminded Council of the City picnic July 30th 5 p.m. @ Washington Square and the Crazy Days and Crazy Nights celebrations July 30th & 31st. In closing, Hancock announced the wreath judging by Council on Monday, August 2nd 10 a.m. @ J.C. Fairgrounds.
The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 365.86; Alexander Hamilton Institute, supply – 38.45; Alltel, supply – 902.89; American Linen, supply – 483.04; American Welding & Gas, supply – 27.98; Anderson Highway Signs, supply – 609.97; Big Horn Mountain Coalition, supply – 1,000.00; Big Horn Tire, supply – 40.44; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 3.92; Bolinger Welding, supply – 96.00; Bresnan Communications, supply – 112.85; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 323.58; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 3,539.00; Buffalo Porta Potty, supply – 35.00; Buffalo Prescription Shop, supply – 4.41; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 574.59; Capital Business Systems, supply – 110.31; Caselle, agreement – 1,325.00; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Croell Redi-Mix, supply – 1,425.75; Culligan, supply – 67.00; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 24.38; Dana Kepner, supply – 2,472.00; DEW LLC, supply – 42.50; Energy Labs, supply – 650.00; Fiberpipe, supply – 67.35; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; GPM Bldg Maint, service – 34.00; Garrett & Company, equipment – 114,488.00; Gases Plus, supply – 171.21; Hach Company, supply – 370.55; Heartland Kubota, supply – 311.05; Homax Oil, supply – 80.15; Mary Hupy, supply – 540.00; Intermountain Construction, supply – 1,195.20; JLM Engineering, contract – 595.00; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 44.66; Johnson County Commissioners, supply – 553.50; Johnson County Treasurer, supply – 2,913.76; Joint Powers Fuel, supply – 3,570.16; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 30.99; Kenco Enterprises, supply – 318.00; Kustom Signals, supply – 82.93; Law Enforcement Systems, supply – 180.00; LexisNexis Matthew Bender, supply – 121.52; Local Govt Liability Pool, agreement – 25,040.00; Mahoney’s Stor-All, supply – 60.00; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,296.83; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 1,807.04; Mountain Auto, supply – 304.62; NCPERS Group Life, insurance – 192.00; Nelson Engineering, contract – 6,678.75; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 145.00; NorMont Equipment, equipment – 65,930.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 523.20; North Wyoming Insurance, insurance – 169.00; The Office, supply – 143.47; The Oil Barn, supply – 53.30; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 13,847.96; Pamida, supply – 49.74; Pitney Bowes, supply – 244.76; Postage By Phone, supply – 400.00; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,083.96; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 182.84; Rocky Mountain Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 70.13; Rocky Mtn Women in Law Enforcement, supply – 325.00; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 238.89; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 128.30; Skyline Implement, supply – 217.44; Sports Lure, supply – 150.00; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 51.00; Tweeter’s Towing, supply – 55.00; Visionary Communications, supply – 229.82; Volunteers of America, supply – 90.00; Watco, supply – 205.30; WCS Telecom, supply – 188.42; Wear Parts, supply – 105.00; Wendtland & Wendtland, supply – 1,688.90; Wingfoot, supply – 1,815.43; WY Assn Municipalities, agreement – 5,198.00; WAMCAT, supply – 50.00; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 300.00; Wyoming Dept of Health, supply – 15.00; WY Dept of Revenue, sales tax – 168.32; WY Dept of Transportation, contract – 60,881.23; WY Workers’ Compensation, insurance – 5,969.21; Xerox, supply – 279.78.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

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