City minutes August 19, 2019

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City Council Proceedings
August 19, 2019
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on August 19, 2019 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Wetzel opened the meeting and led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 and Steven Lensegrav. Absent Councilmember Lesli Spencer. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen and Director of Public Works Gary Butts. Approval of Agenda: Mayor Wetzel asked to remove Police Swearing In. Councilman Mangold moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of August 5, 2019 minutes: Councilman Hillberry moved to approve all minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #49 Councilman Hillberry #32 and Councilman Mangold #36. Councilman Young made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Catering permits for WYOld West Brewing Sept 7th & 8th at Homesteader Softball Complex. Councilman Hillberry moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Waiver of fees request for Hitting for Hometown Heros Sept. 7th & 8th at Homesteader Softball Complex. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve the waiver of fees, seconded by Councilman Hillberry, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Malt Beverage permits for Briess Malt & Ingredients Nov. 7th at the Fairgrounds. Councilman Mangold moved to approve permits, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Waiver of fees request Habitat for Humanity building permit fee for 577 N Day St. in the amount of $180 for demolition. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Young, aye – Lensegrav, Mangold, Sapp, Young, Wetzel, nay – Hillberry, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Hillberry Shoshone Pipeline, Councilman Mangold Recreation Board and Councilman Lensegrav Golf Board. Ordinance No. 10, 2019: An Ordinance Amending Section 17.76.020 (I)(J) of the Powell City Code to Allow for Tourist Homes and Short Term Vacation Rentals. Don Thomas resident addressed having a short-term rental for the last year and renters staying in Powell exploring the area from all over the World. The service he uses to rent his property collects lodging tax and it has been a good experience. Mayor Wetzel asked if they would be opposed to registering annually with the City and Mr. Thomas said not at all. Ed Wenzel addressed issues and concerns and potential issues outside city limits in ½ mile radius. Mayor Wetzel thanked both for input and concerns. Councilman Sapp moved to table Ord. 10, 2019 indefinitely, seconded by Councilman Hillberry, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No. 11, 2019: An Ordinance Enacting Section 17.08.115 of the Powell City Code Prohibiting and Defining Spot Zoning. Councilman Young move to approve Ordinance No. 11, 2019 as presented on second reading, seconded by Councilman Mangold, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Boundary Line Adjustment Lot 26 & 27, of Block 123, Original Town of Powell. Councilman Sapp updated on the adjustment from Planning & Zoning and has been approved. Councilman Hillberry moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Extension of Municipal Water Service 951 Road 8 ½. Administrator Thorington gave an update of the agreement and it is standard. Councilman Sapp moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Mangold, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bid Award Service Vehicle staff recommends approval of Fremont Chevrolet Riverton in the amount of $47,375.10. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Mangold, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bid Award Loader staff recommends approval of Honnen Equipment in the amount of $161,619.93. Mayor Wetzel asked what this was replacing and DPW Butts stated it was a 2001 Tool Carrier unit. Councilman Hillberry moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bid Award Refuse Containers staff recommends approval of Rotational Molding in the amount of $23,070.00. Councilman Hillberry moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. General Announcements: Administrator Thorington announced a scheduled power outage Aug. 22 from 4am-6pm for final connection and switching at the substation to get it back to normal. Councilman Hillberry commented on the Absaroka Street Project coming along nicely and ahead of schedule.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Hillberry moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Mangold unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:36 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk
Publ., Tues., Aug. 27, 2019

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