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City Council Proceedings
March 20, 2023
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on March 20, 2023 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor John Wetzel called the meeting to order and the following were present: Council Members Tim Sapp, Floyd Young, Steven Lensegrav and Zane Logan. Absent Council Members Geoff Hovivian and Lesli Spencer. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando Attorney Sandee Kitchen, Deputy City Attorney Scott Kath, Building Official Ben Hubbard, Chief of Police Roy Eckerdt and Streets Supt. Andy Metzler.
Approval of Agenda: Mayor Wetzel added Park County Travel Council Funding Request under Mayor/Council and Corrective Warranty Deed under Legal. Councilman Logan moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of March 6, 2023 minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #40. Councilman Lensegrav 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. Contractor Business License Requirements: Presented by Jaime and Jesse Blankenship asking for a contractor licensing requirement to include proof of Register of Contractor (ROC) license, background checks, no felons and ability to be bonded. Administrator Thorington indicated currently have contractor registration and it is different from the City of Cody licensing. Jaime Blankenship spoke on state’s requirements. Mayor Wetzel directed staff to research towns similar in size and state requirements and bring back.
Request Waive of Fees: Jeremy Love and Chad Gutierrez spoke on benefit softball tournament for Valor Gymnastics to support young athletes in Park Co and working to start a non-profit. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve waiver of fees for softball tournament, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Logan Recycle Board and WMPA Board. Mayoral Appointment: Justine Larsen Tree Board. Councilman Logan moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion HWY-14A Speed Limit Change: Mayor Wetzel spoke on speed limit going to 45mph at the intersection of Mtn View and Coulter Ave and would like to push WYDOT to get that speed limit lowered with growth to the west. Chief Eckerdt spoke on requests made in both 2017 & 2018 to decrease speed and nothing came of the study, intersection averages 7 crashes per year and a double fatality a few years back. Streets Supt. Metzler spoke on contacting WYDOT District 5 Traffic Engineer to get the process started to do a study on lowering the speed limit and will begin few months after store opening. Council, Chief Eckerdt and Staff all support and encourage the speed limit lowered west on Coulter Ave.
Park County Travel Council Funding Request approval for improvements for enhancement of murals and city beautification and Mayor Wetzel is interested in renovating the John Wesley Powell mural on the old bean mill. Application asks for community involvement to re-do or renovate the mural in a partnership with Plaza Diane and Treasurer Valley Seed as the owner. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve applying for funding of Park County Travel Council grant, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Corrective Warranty Deed: Lot 18, Gateway West Addition, 3rd Amended Plat. Councilman Logan moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. General Announcements: Administrator Thorington update on pool closure and budget work session scheduled May 1st at 2:30pm.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Young moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Sapp, 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
1 360 Office Solutions Various 607.72 Copy Paper & Monthly Copier Fees
2 Aldrich’s Parks 246.97 Lumber
3 Alsco Various 311.62 Deodorizers, Mat & Mop Cleaning
4 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport 31.20 Communication Fees
5 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various 10,773.49 February Fuel Purchases
6 BearCom Police 46.00 Parts for Light Bar
7 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assoc. Electric 15.00 Tire Repair
8 Blair’s Market Aquatics 11.67 Buns & Chips
9 Bobcat of the Bighorn Basin Parks, Sani 1,736.86 Broom & Pallet Forks
10 Border States Electric Supply Electric 14,396.32 Bore Pipe, Coils, Fuses & Bushings
11 Bradford Supply Company Aquatics 72.77 Rubber Gasket
12 Branstetter, Ray Streets 120.00 City Share Work Boots
13 CardConnect Aquatics 229.57 February Credit Card Fees
14 Crum Electric Supply Electric 146.51 Cover & Disconnects
15 Custom Delivery Service, Inc Waste Water 60.61 Sample Delivery Fees
16 DrivePayments Water 128.65 Water Dock Credit Card Fees
17 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water 606.00 Waste Water Testing
18 Engineering Associates Various 6,686.42 Monthly Engineering Fees
19 Fastenal Parks 26.99 First Aid Supplies
20 Fire Protection & Safety Various 398.00 Annual Fire Extinguisher Service
21 Garland Light & Power Airport, W Wat 3,124.35 Monthly Electric Bill
22 General Distributing Company Aquatics 2,082.36 CO2 & Tank Rental Fees
23 Graybar Electric Company Electric 12,263.42 Ballasts & Light Pole Fixtures
24 Hanser Transmission & Automotive Co Police 2,750.00 Transmission Rebuild
25 John Deere Financial Parks 136.98 Screwdriver & Oil Mix
26 Leadership Wyoming Council 1,000.00 Wyoming Academy Tuition J Wetzel
27 Midland Implement Company, Inc Parks 1,018.30 Irrigation Parts
28 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various 16,630.90 Monthly Natural Gas Bills
29 Mountain West Computer Police 71.38 Wireless Keyboards
30 Napa Autoparts Elec, Police 254.87 Anti Freeze & Brake Rotors
31 Northwest Rural Water District Airport, W Wat 169.94 Monthly Water Fees
32 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Elec, Streets 131.37 Marker Lights, Disc Pads & Stabilizer 33 Office Shop, The Police 61.48 Copier Fees
34 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water 10.50 February Dig Tickets
35 Park County Clerk Council 524.77 2022 Election Fees
36 Park County Landfills Sanitation 19,106.35 Monthly Tipping Fees
37 Park County Weed & Pest Control Sanitation 512.00 Herbicide
38 Point Architects, LLC Shop 2,047.50 City Shop Schematic Design
39 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 285.81 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
40 Powell Tribune Various 1,256.75 Monthly Advertising & Publishing Fees 41 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation 5,529.85 Recycling Fees Collected
42 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply Parks 816.95 Grease Gun Kit, Socket Set & Grinding
Wheel
43 Print With Kelly Police 97.98 Door Hangers
44 Pro-Vision Inc Police 1,074.38 Body Cameras
45 Production Machine Company Various 526.00 Hydraulic Hoses
46 Radar Shop, The Police 1,183.00 Radar Recertifications
47 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water 64,045.26 Water Usage & Tap Fees
48 State of Wyoming Dept of Revenue Various 18,244.02 February Sales Tax Collected
49 Tyler Technologies Inc Police 4,461.26 Annual Software Maintenance Fees
50 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Various 1,639.92 February UB Processing, Postage &
Message Fees
51 Visa Various 12,029.49 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
52 WLEA-ADVTrng Police 236.00 FTO Training Course
53 WPOA Police 20.00 Membership Fee Euan & Twitchell
54 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric 362,720.34 February Electric Fees
55 Yellowstone Motors Water 519.99 Remote Starting Unit
Total Claims: 573,235.84
Publ., Tues., March 28, 2023
Publ., Tues., March 28, 2023
