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City Council Proceedings, April 1, 2024
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on April 1, 2024, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor John Wetzel called the meeting to order, and the following were present: Council Members Tim Sapp, Steven Lensegrav, Zane Logan, Geoff Hovivian and Lesli Spencer. Absent Councilman Floyd Young. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando and City Attorney Alexa Rollins. Approval of Agenda: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of March 18, 2024 Minutes: Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: Councilman Lensegrav made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Request Waiver of Fees Commons: Northern, Inc. Prom Event June 29-30, 2024. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the waiver, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Committee Updates: Councilman Logan Recycle Board. Proclamation Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month: Mayor Wetzel Proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Councilman Logan moved to accept, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Proclamation National Donate Life Month: Mayor Wetzel Proclaimed April as National Donate Life Month. Councilman Lensegrav moved to accept, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 2, 2024: An Ordinance Amending Section 16.16.020 of the Powell City Code Pertaining to Streets, Alleys and Easements. Attorney Rollins read by title and Administrator Thorington spoke on the change regarding half-streets. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve on first reading, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Chief of Police Candidate Travel Reimbursement: Administrator Thorington asked to be allowed to pay for the reimbursement of travel for up to 4 candidates to include airfare/mileage, hotel rooms and rental cars if needed. This is standard for this process through KRW. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve reimbursement, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
WYDOT Grant Agreement Wings N Wheels: Administrator Thorington discussed the annual Aviation Encouragement Grant and the amount to be requested increased to $5,000. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. WYDOT Grant Agreement NAVAIDWYDOT Grant Agreement NAVAID: Administrator Thorington discussed grant for Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS). Councilman Sapp moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Audit Agreement Seckman & Thomas, Certified Public Accountants, P.C.: Administrator Thorington discussed a 3-year term, and it did increase to $20,000 annually with an additional $6,000 for a single audit. Councilman Logan moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
General Announcements: Chief of Police Finalists Interviews and Meet and Greet are scheduled for April 25th and April 26th. Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilwoman Spencer moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
1 AFLAC Dependent Childcare 416.66 Payroll Deductions
2 AFLAC Insurance Premiums 2,099.38 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical 3,670.94 Payroll Deductions
4 Internal Revenue Service 76,632.35 FICA
5 MASA Medical Air Services Assn 798.00 Payroll Deductions
6 Great West Retirement Service 8,879.96 Deferred Compensation
7 WY Department of Workforce Services 14,608.80 Workers Compensation
8 Wyoming Retirement System 54,823.22 Retirement Contribution
9 COBRA 12,852.00 COBRA
10 Health Benefit Plan 91,370.00 Plan Benefit TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $266,151.31 TOTAL PAID WAGES IN MARCH 2024 $266,563.06
11 Alsco Various 287.52 Mat & Mop Cleaning
12 Applied Concepts Inc Police 2,350.00 Stalker Radio
13 AT&T Mobility Admin 134.96 Monthly Cell Phone Fees
14 Boone’s Machine & Rental Aquatics 422.70 Scissor Lift Rental
15 Brando, Tiffany Admin 330.98 Mileage Reimbursement WAMCAT
Casper WY
16 C & B Operations Parks 70,047.87 John Deere Gator, Mower, Discharge
Deck, Rotary Broom
17 Charter Communications Various 114.98 Backup Internet Service
18 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 20,062.07 Monthly Utility Fees
19 Civil Engineering Professionals, Inc. Parks 1,377.50 LWCF Splash Pad Engineering
20 Coffman Associates, Inc. Airport 5,986.00 Engineering for Master Plan
21 Cummins Sales and Service Sani, Streets 3,595.34 Exhaust Filter & Water Pump
22 Emblem Enterprises, Inc. Police 545.48 Patches for Uniforms
23 Energy Laboratories, Inc Water, W Wat 902.00 Testing Fees
24 Engineering Associates ARPA 2,810.59 Storm Drain Design
25 Fastenal Various 132.14 Bolts, Screws & Hand Soap
26 Fire Protection & Safety Various 467.00 Annual Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
27 Floyd’s Truck Center Sanitation 196,918.00 2024 Semi Truck
28 Fremont Motor Powell Police, Shop 43,090.50 2024 Dodge Durango Patrol Vehicle &
Headlight Harness
29 General Distributing Company Aquatics 150.00 Co2 Tank Rental
30 John Deere Financial Parks 23.92 Stihl Ultra Oil
31 Marquis Awards & Specialties Police 126.95 Retirement Plaque B Colvin
32 Mountain West Computer Various 139.28 Mouse, Mouse Pad, Printer Fuser &
USB Adapters
33 Napa Autoparts Shop 425.99 Large Drain Cart
34 Newman Signs Streets 345.88 Street Signs
5 Northwest Rural Water District Airport, W Wat 4,169.50 March Water Fees
36 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 1,098.13 Sensors, Gloves, Antifreeze, Filters &
Fuses
37 Pacific Coast K9 Police 11,000.00 Narcotic Detection Dog/Officer Training
38 Park County Landfills Aquatics 22.10 Tipping Fees
39 Park County Weed & Pest Control Sani, W Wat 320.03 Herbicide
40 Park County Wings & Wheels LLC Airport 2,500.00 Wings & Wheels 2023
41 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 509.37 Hardware, Cleaners, Flashlights, Tools
& Paint Supplies
42 Powell Valley Healthcare Police 338.00 Academy Physical & Legal Blood Draw
43 Production Machine Company Parks 201.14 Floor Grate
44 Quality Propane Service, Inc. Waste Water 65.46 Propane
45 Recreonics, Inc Aquatics 20,374.82 Diving Board & Stand
46 Rimrock Tire Corp Sani, Streets 1,458.75 Tire Rotations, Recaps & Repairs
47 Roselli Cleaning Services LLC Various 4,920.00 Cleaning Services
48 Snap on Tools Shop 31.75 Hand Cleaner
49 TCT Fiber 750.00 Annual Property Lease
50 Uline Shipping Supplies Aquatics 242.99 Brushes, Bathroom Supplies &
Counterfeit Detector Pen
51 Verizon Wireless Various 954.79 Monthly Cell Phone Charge
52 Voice Products Police 500.00 Inform 9.1.2
Total Claims: 2-Apr-2024 $400,244.48
Publ., Thurs., April 11, 2024
