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City Council Proceedings
April 6, 2020
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on April 6, 2020 via ZOOM Meeting video/conference call. Mayor Wetzel called the meeting to order and the following were present: Mayor John Wetzel, Council Members Jim Hillberry, Tim Sapp, Scott Mangold, Floyd Young, Lesli Spencer and Steven Lensegrav. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen Deputy Attorney Scott Kath and Chief of Police Roy Eckerdt.
Approval of Agenda: Councilman Young moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of March 16, 2020 minutes and March 19, 2020 special meeting minutes: Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve minutes of March 16 and March 19 as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #51. Councilwoman Spencer made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing: Shoopman No. 3A Annexation – Attorney Kath opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. Mayor Wetzel asked Shane Shoopman, Developer if he had any additional comments, none. No other comments hearing closed 6:10 p.m.
Ordinance No. 2, 2020: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Real Property Known as the Shoopman No. 3A Annexation. Clarification this is only first reading of the ordinance and the annexation agreement will be at a later council meeting. Councilman Sapp moved to approve on first reading, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Committee updates Councilman Lensegrav update on the golf board and Councilman Young update on recycle board and YCAN. Ordinance No. 1, 2020: An Ordinance Amending Section 15.12.120 of the Powell City Code by Requiring Outside Disconnects for Electrical Systems. Read by Attorney Kitchen. Councilman Young moved to approve on third reading, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution No. 5, 2020: A Resolution Modifying User Fees for the Commons at Pond Park. Mayor Wetzel stated staff emphasized trying to get more use out of the facility with new rates. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Return of fees cancelled events due to COVID-19: City Clerk Brando addressed the Council on events being cancelled at the Commons, Banner Permits for events, Park Reservations due to COVID-19 as well as Malt Beverage and Catering Permits being cancelled. City Clerk Brando stated she is awaiting a response from the liquor division on the fees for catering and malt beverage fees and asked Council for direction on refunds of fees and cancellation fees for these items. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve refunds or waive of cancellation fees for commons reservations, banner permits and park reservations due to COVID-19 cancellations and with approval by liquor division approve refunds on catering and malt beverage permits due to COVID-19 cancellations of events, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval,
MOTION CARRIED. Powell Emergency Operations Plan: Chief Eckerdt is requesting approval and to authorize all necessary signatures of the proposed plan and guidance as to the City of Powell’s response in an emergency. Councilman Sapp moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Extension of Operation and Maintenance PowellLink Agreement between City of Powell and TCT: Administrator Thorington has a written request to extend the current agreement for 5 years and is asking for approval of the extension per the current agreement. Councilman Young moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. American Legion Baseball Memorandum of Understanding: Administrator Thorington stated has been updated and made a 3 year agreement. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Plaza Diane Agreement Amended: Administrator Thorington discussed the amendments in paragraph 2 and paragraph 4 of the current Plaza Diane Agreement. Councilman Young moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Park County Parks and Recreation Project Agreement: presented by Administrator Thorington and is for $15,000 from Park County Rec Board to help with resurfacing costs of the tennis courts at Westside Park. Councilman Young asked the total cost and Administrator Thorington informed $60-65K. Councilman Mangold moved to accept and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. General Announcements: Administrator Thorington stated the finance office has heard from customers and all are very appreciative of the wavier of disconnect and late fees.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Lensegrav moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:31 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk
Publ., Tues., April 14, 2020
PAYROLL CLAIMS 1 AFLAC Dependent Childcare $516.66 Payroll Deductions
2 AFLAC Insurance Premiums $2,194.32 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical $4,360.58 Payroll Deductions
4 Internal Revenue Service $71,514.69 FICA 5 Great West Retirement Service $5,536.72 Deferred Compensation 6 Workers Compensation $29,785.62 Worker’s Compensation 7 Wyoming Retirement System $49,561.30 Retirement Contribution 11 Health Benefit Plan $100,200.00 Plan Benefit TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $263,669.89 TOTAL PAID WAGES IN MARCH 2020 $245,825.37
12 360 Office Solutions Aqua, Finance 368.34 Copy Machine Fees & Office Supplies
13 Abraham, Kadden Police 70.00 Contract Services
14 Aldrich’s Various 69.95 Screws, Paint, Sanding Disk & Caulk Kit
15 Applied Concepts Inc Police 54.00 Power Cable
16 AT&T Mobility Admin & IT 132.48 Monthly Cell Phone Charges
17 BCN Telecom Aquatics 53.99 Monthly Long Distance Fees
18 Big Horn COOP Sanitation 92.95 Gloves
19 Big Valley Bearing & Supply Sanitation 86.48 Axle Seals
20 Blair’s Market Airport, Aquatic 45.85 Water, Coffee, Trash Bags & Soap
21 Bloedorn Lumber Elec, Shop 977.43 Paint, Screws, Wood, Steel & Polyurethane 22 Bobcat of the Bighorn Basin Electric 2,900.00 Skidsteer Replacement Fees
23 Border States Electric Supply Electric 1,417.71 Misc. Electrical Supplies
24 Bradford Supply Company Waste Water 1,859.96 Vac-trailer hose
25 Carquest Sani & Shop 196.95 Clear Coat, Air Filter & Brake Shoes 26 Center For Ed. & Employ. Law Police 159.00 Annual Subscription
27 Charter Communications Police 7.43 Monthly Cable TV Fees
28 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 25,453.03 Monthly Utility Fees
29 CNA Surety Police 50.00 Notary Bond T Segura
30 Cross Petroleum Service Shop 2,750.97 Heat Transfer Oil
31 Dick Jones Trucking Sanitation 2,387.50 Cardboard Hauling Fees
32 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water 952.00 Waste Water Testing
33 Engineering Associates Streets 67.98 Technology Expenses Gen.Engineering
34 Fastenal Elec, Streets 274.05 Batteries, Safety Gloves & Tape 35 Froehlich Trucking LLC Airport 1,680.00 Loader Transport Fees to Casper 36 General Distributing Co Aquatics 150.00 CO2 Tank Rental Fees
37 Graybar Electric Company Various 33,767.03 CT’s, Sockets, Pipe, Wire, Poles,
Disconnects & LED’s 38 HDR Engineering Inc. Electric 2,484.59 Vining Substation Engineering Fees 39 John Deere Financial Various 196.01 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments 40 Joy of Creative Stitchery, The Police 58.00 Sewing Services 41 McIntosh Oil Co Airport 72.23 Kerosene
42 Microsoft Various 38.52 Azure Backup Subscription 43 Mountain West Computer Various 212.90 Mouse, Adapter, HD, Ink, Cable & USB
44 Mr. D’s Powell Administration 50.89 Clorox Wipes & Lysol
45 Napa Auto Parts Various 212.64 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments 46 Norco Inc Parks 141.48 Toilet Tissue 47 Northwest Rural Water District Airport, Sani 192.15 Monthly Water Fees
48 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Sani, Streets 262.91 Nitrile Gloves, Shocks & Headlight 49 Office Shop, The Police 48.68 Monthly Copy Machine Fees
50 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 735.25 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments 51 Powell Tribune Police 50.00 Subscription Renewal PD 52 Powell Valley Healthcare Police 50.00 Blood Draw Fees 53 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation 210.00 Bale Wire
54 Powell Welding & Indust.Supply Shop 28.90 Outer Lenses & Cut Off Wheels 55 Production Machine Company Various 547.75 Tubing, Bushing, Drain & Traffic Plate 56 Quality Propane Service, Inc. Waste Water 111.55 Propane 57 Rimrock Tire Sani, Streets 467.49 Recaps, Tire Repairs & Rotation Fees 58 Sanders Plumbing & Heating, Inc Police 87.90 Handle Repair and Labor 59 Secretary of State Police 30.00 Notary Application T Segura 60 Tyler Technologies Inc Police 4,004.91 ECitation Annual Maint Fees 61 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance 1,568.39 Monthly Postage & Maint Fees 62 Verizon Wireless Various 1,171.05 Monthly Cell Phone Charges 63 Vision West, Inc. Various 233.75 Website Development 64 Warren Transport Sanitation 5,974.08 Trash Hauling Fees
65 White Ink Water 62.51 Water Sample Shipping 66 Youth Clubs of Park County Council 2,500.00 3rd Quarter Draw Special Funding TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIMS FOR: 7-Apr-20 $97,829.61
Publ., Tues., April 14, 2020
