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City Council Proceedings
February 3, 2020
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 3, 2020 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, Lesli Spencer and Steven Lensegrav. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen, Deputy Attorney Scott Kath, Sanitation Supt. Darrell Rood, Electric Supt. Steve Franck and Officer Chad Miner.
Approval of Agenda: Mayor Wetzel asked for addition of Malt Beverage Permit for Palace LLC. Councilman Hillberry moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of January 20, 2020 minutes: Councilman Mangold moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Councilman Young 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. Beekeeping in City Limits: Councilwoman Spencer made a motion to bring back from the table, seconded by Councilman Mangold, Aye Sapp, Mangold, Spencer, Lensegrav and Young, Nay Hillberry, MOTION CARRIED. Steve Nickles asked Council to consider amending the current ordinance to allow for beekeeping in city limits. Councilman Mangold recapped the last meeting and asked Sanitation Supt. Rood about the mosquito spraying in city limits. Council was informed the spray used is deadly to bees and the Dept. of Agriculture has seen issues in other municipalities. Administrator Thorington researched City of Casper and City of Cheyenne ordinances. Councilwoman Spencer requested the Dept. of Ag speak to council on the issue. Councilman Hillberry, Lensegrav and Young had concerns on the addition of bees in town. Councilman Sapp discussed the history of the ordinance. Council asked that a bee expert be found to come back to council before making a decision. Councilman Hillberry moved to table, until experts can address council, seconded by Councilman Mangold, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Request Waiver of Fees at the Commons for Paint the Town Red Aug. 21st. Shelby Wetzel addressed council on the 2020 event. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Catering permit request K-Bar June 13th, Sept. 12th and Oct. 10th at Fairgrounds. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Catering permit request WYOld West Feb 25th at Fairgrounds and July 10th at Plaza Diane. Councilman Young moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Hillberry, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Malt beverage permit request Palace LLC Feb. 16th at the Fairgrounds for the Pony Races. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Hillberry, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee updates Mayor Wetzel update WAM Convention and Councilwoman Spencer PEP. Mayoral Appointments: Planning & Zoning Shane Shoopman and Alberto Acevedo; Board of Adjustment Wes Metzler; Tree Board Josh Pomeroy and Sandy Frost; Park County Travel Council John Wetzel. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve all appointments, seconded by Councilman Hillberry, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
County Wide Consensus – Park County Resolution 2020-02: City Clerk Brando informed Council the funds are being requested Park County for a new coroner building and asked for approval and authorized signatures. Councilman Mangold moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. K-9 Niko Retirement requested by handler Officer Chad Miner to be retired to the care of the Miner family. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Police Truck Bid Results: Administrator Thorington stated low bid of $30,828 was from Fremont Motors of Powell. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Annual Depository Records read by Attorney Kitchen for First Bank, Big Horn Federal and Bank of Powell. Councilman Hillberry moved to approve all depositories, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Sanitation Department annual update by Superintendent Darrell Rood. Electric Department annual update by Superintendent Steve Franck. General Announcements: Administrator Thorington reminded Council next meeting is Tuesday February 18th.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Young moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Mangold unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Council President Hillberry adjourned the regular meeting at 6:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk
Publ., Tues., Feb. 11, 2020
PAYROLL CLAIMS
1 AFLAC Dependent Childcare $516.66 Payroll Deductions
2 AFLAC Insurance Premiums $2,191.24 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical $4,360.58 Payroll Deductions
4 Internal Revenue Service $114,257.78 FICA
5 Great West Retirement Service $8,880.63 Deferred Compensation
7 Wyoming Retirement System $75,817.32 Retirement Contribution
8 Health Benefit Plan $101,920.00 Plan Benefit
TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $307,944.21
TOTAL PAID WAGES IN JANUARY 2019 $384,493.40
10 360 Office Solutions Aquatics 112.00 Monthly Copy Machine Fees
11 Aldrich’s Admin,Prks 78.85 Adhesive, Lumber, Quarter Round & Liners 12 Alsco Aquatics 85.85 Mat Cleaning & Urinal Deodorizer
13 AT&T Mobility Admin, IT 132.48 Monthly Cell It & Admin
14 Blair’s Market Various 132.35 Concession & Retire. Lunch Supplies
15 Bloedorn Lumber Streets 4.49 Utility Hangers (2 pk)
16 Border States Electric Supply Electric 1,435.33 Hard Body Tool Bag & Cutouts
17 Bradford Supply Company Parks 3.68 Adapters & Slip Coupler
18 Carquest Various 246.21 Windshield, Rotor, Gauge, Filters & Gloves 19 CED Electric 84.19 Ext Box Adaptor
20 Charter Communications Police 7.43 Monthly Cable Fee
21 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 26,632.89 Monthly Utility Fees
22 Custom Delivery Service, Inc WstWtr 129.40 Sample Delivery Fees
23 Dick Jones Trucking Sani 2,400.00 Card Board Hauling Fees
24 Ding Pro Aquatics 279.00 Spray Edge of Pool Pad
25 Energy Laboratories, Inc WstWtr 2,088.00 Waste Water Testing
26 Engineering Associates Electric 5,372.32 Vining Substation Engineering
27 Fastenal Various 139.16 Bolts, Green Tape & Plow Markers
28 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. #2697 Water 2,998.31 Water Meter Parts
29 Fremont Beverages, Inc. Aquatics 161.00 Gatorade & Bottled Water
30 General Distributing Co Aquatics 382.78 Tank Rental Fees & CO2
31 Graybar Electric Company Electric 50.45 Thermal Overload (Parks Heater)
32 Honnen Equipment Company Airport 680.66 Quick Couplers
33 John Deere Financial Various 452.64 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments 34 Joy of Creative Stitchery, The Police 21.00 Sewing Services
35 Long Building Technologies, Inc Aquatics 336.30 Troubleshoot Pool Heat Pack
36 Microsoft Various 39.42 Monthly Azure Backup
37 Mountain West Computer Various 2,411.87 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments 38 Napa Auto Parts Various 476.23 Fittings, Mount, Reg., Radiator & Urethane 39 Norco Inc Parks 149.70 Wypall Wipes & Toilet Paper
40 Northwest Rural Water District Arprt,WWat 153.90 Monthly Water Fees
41 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Streets 4.27 Headlight
42 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 476.47 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments 43 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply Shop 31.50 Oxygen Bottle Exchange
44 Quality Propane Service, Inc. WstWtr 191.42 Propane
45 Rimrock Tire Sanitation 2,045.96 Front End Tires & Recaps
46 Sanders Plumbing & Heating, Inc Shop 545.39 Plumbing Repairs
47 Stickerod, David Sanitation 120.00 City Share Safety Boots
48 TCT Various 1,196.11 Phone, Fax, Internet & Cable TV
49 US. Foods Aquatics 470.42 Concession & Household Supplies
50 Verizon Wireless Various 1,228.71 Monthly Cell Phone Charges
51 Visa Various 7,362.60 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments 52 Vision West, Inc. Various 1,423.75 Website development
53 WAM-WCCA Electric 2,500.00 Bent St LED Upgrade Loan Payment
54 Warren Transport Sanitation 7,462.80 Trash Hauling Fees
55 White Ink Finance 9.97 Shipping Fees Fed Ex
56 Windshield Doctor Police 75.00 Windshield Repair Unit 9-5
57 Womack Machine Supply Company Streets 137.16 Mac Valve
58 WPCI Various 91.28 Monthly Drug Testing Fees
59 Wyoming Department of Health Water 168.00 Water Testing Fees
60 Wyo. Water Qty & Pollution Control WstWtr 120.00 Membership Dues L Kary, B Ballard,
T McConnell & K Spomer
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIMS FOR:4-Feb-20 $73,338.70
Publ., Tues., Feb. 11, 2020
