Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 08/03/2010
Aug 13, 2010
Recorder:

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 3, 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 Proclamation was read by Mayor Hancock urging citizens to support the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) by purchasing forget-me-nots August 7th in the City of Buffalo.

Dave Palmerlee, Buffalo Trails Board, updated Council on the current members of the trails board and gave a progress report on the Mosier Gulch extension project.

A letter request from Hampton Inn for a catering permit on the South patio August 14th from 4 pm to midnight for the Barrera/Griffith Wedding was presented for Council approval. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the request with a second from Councilman Hepp. Mayor Hancock and Council members Dyess, Humphrey and Hepp voted aye. Councilwoman Reid abstained.

A letter request from LBCB LLC dba Crazy Woman Liquors for a catering permit at the Johnson County Fairgrounds October 23rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Gatchell Museum Association “Fall Gathering and Wine/Microbrew Tasting” was presented for Council approval. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to approve the request. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Motion carried.

A request for Council approval for a survey needed to secure an easement for the sewer lift station was presented. Les Hook, Public Works Director, explained a recent WYDOT project has left the sewer vac truck unable to access the station and an easement would be needed after a completed survey. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to grant the survey request with a second from Councilman Dyess. Motion carried.

A request from Justin Beckner, Buffalo Ridge LLC, for a letter from the City stating there are no plans to develop the road from Watkins Street to Eagle Summit at this time was presented. A brief discussion was held regarding the purpose of the letter. Councilman Dyess made a motion to grant the request. Councilwoman Reid seconded. Motion carried.

Resolution #1300 – A Resolution approving the change of control of the franchise under the cable television franchise was presented for Council approval. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the resolution with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Motion carried.

Councilman Dyess made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1340 – An Ordinance providing for the vacation of the South 8 ½ feet of Gatchell Street along Block ten (10) of the Carwile Addition, according to the official plats thereof recorded in the office of the County Clerk of Johnson County, Wyoming all in the City of Buffalo, Wyoming on first reading. Councilman Hepp seconded. Motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the purpose of the vacation and clarification on vacating the South 8 ½ feet of the entire block or just lot 6. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve Ordinance #1340 on first reading for lot 6 only with a second from Councilwoman Reid. Motion carried.

Police Chief, Michael Chapman, explained recent advertising problems with a bid opening for used police vehicles. Chapman recommended rejecting all bids and advertising the bid opening again. Councilwoman Reid made a motion to reject all bids and advertise again for bids with the correct dates. Councilman Dyess seconded. Mayor Hancock and Council members Reid, Dyess, and Humphrey voted aye. Councilman Hepp voted nay.

Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, presented bid results for the purchase of an excavator. Durfee recommended awarding the bid to Tri-State Truck & Equipment for a new Volvo EC160CL. Councilman Dyess made a motion to award the bid to Tri-State Truck & Equipment in the amount of 8,160.00. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Motion carried.

Fire Chief, Clarence Gammon III, presented bid results for a 75’ ladder fire truck. Gammon recommended awarding the bid to E-One. Councilman Hepp made a motion to award the fire truck bid to E-One in the amount of 6,853. Councilman Dyess seconded. Motion carried.

A letter request from Kelly Tvedt, Tvedt Land & Auction Company, LLC, for a malt beverage permit at 7 North Main from 5 p.m. August 6th to 5 p.m. August 7th was presented for Council approval. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the request. Councilman Humphrey seconded. Motion carried.

Dennis Kirven encouraged Council to support the Mosier Gulch trail extension and answered Council questions.

Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, updated Council on the Maverick store opening and the Fire Hall expansion project.

Michael Chapman, Police Chief, updated Council on the Animal Control Officer application process and announced a dispatcher had resigned. Chapman then answered Council questions.

Les Hook, Public Works Director, updated Council on the Hwy 16 East WYDOT project and the Tisdale/Lobban sewer line projects. Hook also advised Council of a request from Buffalo Ridge to begin the warranty period for the onsite improvements to the subdivision. In closing, Hook answered Council questions regarding Greenleaf Phase III, Burritt & Hogerson asphalt patching, and the Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Tina Beach, 116 Harmony, addressed Council with concerns from the neighborhood regarding the affordable housing project in the Shiloh subdivision. Beach cited property values, parking, crime and property management as reasons of concerns. Council thanked Beach for her concerns and advised of the upcoming process regarding the development.

Mayor Hancock announced the Johnson County Fair & Rodeo Dance, August 6th @ 8 p.m. in Prosinski Park. Hancock also announced the Department Head meeting August 26th at 9 a.m. at City Hall. In closing, Hancock reminded everyone to vote on August 17th.

The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Aflac, agreement – 1,523.44; Albany County Sheriff, equipment – 46,000.00; Linda Betz, service – 398.50; Big Horn Meat Cutting, supply – 70.00; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, insurance – 49,904.08; Buffalo Senior Center, agreement – 2,536.84; Nancy Hall, service – 250.00; Hydro Construction, contract – 218,251.41; Jo Co Solid Waste District, supply – 20,409.00; Johnson Co YMCA, agreement – 21,428.78; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 4,767.51; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 3,466.65; St Francis Animal Shelter, agreement – 1,300.00; Sheridan-Buffalo Business Leadership Network, agreement – 1,250.00; States West Water Resources, contract – 21,870.60; Visa, supply – 1,551.53; WY Educators’ Benefit Trust, insurance – 385.88; WY Retirement System, retirement – 24,161.59; WY State Forestry System, agreement – 2,702.64; Hillary Zimmerschied, service – 260.00.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.




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