City minutes November 15, 2020

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City Council Proceedings
November 16, 2020
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on November 16, 2020 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Wetzel called the meeting to order and the following were present: Mayor John Wetzel, Council Members Tim Sapp, Floyd Young, Lesli Spencer, Scott Mangold and Steven Lensegrav. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen and Deputy Attorney Scott Kath. Oath of Office: Mayor Wetzel gave the Oath of Office to Geoffrey Hovivian appointed to fulfill the vacancy left by Jim Hillberry in Ward I. Approval of Agenda: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of November 2, 2020 minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Mangold, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #42. 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.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 PM: Transfer of Retail Liquor License Ownership from Motherway Investments, Inc. to The Market at Powell, LLC. Attorney Kitchen opened the hearing 6:04 p.m. Kami Scott spoke on the plans for the store remodel with new owners taking over. No other comments, closed at 6:05 p.m. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve the transfer of the license, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 PM: City of Powell Liquor License Renewals 2021 – Retail, Restaurant, Limited and Microbrewery Licenses. Attorney Kitchen opened the hearing 6:06 p.m., no comments, closed 6:07 p.m. Annual License Holder Review: Provided by Police Dept for Council review of liquor license holders. Councilman Mangold inquired on the number of bar checks and increase on some was due to hours open. Councilman Mangold moved to approve all liquor licenses as presented for Retail, Restaurant, Limited and Microbreweries for 2021, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Matters from the Public: Cindy Sapp presented council with a handout on concerns with slaughter house. Committee Updates: Councilman Mangold Recreation Board, Councilman Young Tree Board and Recycling and Councilman Lensegrav Golf Board. U-Turn Signage Discussion: Mayor Wetzel U-turn signage downtown as discussed at annual traffic committee in regards to removing the signs or increase enforcement. Councilman Mangold indicated the signs are in place for good reason and would like to see it enforced when able to and the Police Dept. can only enforce if they witness the traffic violation.
Ordinance No. 5, 2020: An Ordinance to Change the Zoning Designation of the Cedarwood Subdivision, Phase V, from its Current Designation of A-C, Agricultural Cultivation to R-L, Limited Residential District. Attorney Kath discussed letter from developer requesting to no longer proceed with development. Councilman Sapp made a motion to defeat Ordinance No. 5, 2020 on second reading, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 6, 2020: An Ordinance Amending Section 6.04.030(A) of the Powell City Code Pertaining to Restrictions on Animals Within City Limits as Will Allow the Keeping and Slaughtering of Animals Pursuant to Sections 6.04.080 of the Powell City Code. Councilman Young moved to approve on second reading, seconded by Councilman Mangold Aye – Wetzel, Young, Spencer, Mangold, Lensegrav, Hovivian Nay – Sapp, MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 7, 2020: An Ordinance Amending Section 6.04.080 of the Powell City Code Allowing for the Slaughtering of Animals at an Approved Slaughter House Facility. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve on seconded reading, seconded by Councilman Young. Aye – Wetzel, Young, Spencer, Mangold, Lensegrav, Hovivian Nay – Sapp, MOTION CARRIED.
Cottonwood Village Subdivision (Cason Annexation) parks payment discussion. Administrator Thorington presented the proposed subdivision location and council will need to decide if they would like land or funds in lieu of land per ordinance. Mayor Wetzel stated funds in lieu of land, Councilman Sapp preferred to see the land with the size of the development and Councilman Young agreed. Mayor Wetzel stated the money we would get would go into the parks we have. The City currently has two parks they are unable to develop and without the 5th penny tax fiscally the City cannot maintain more land on budget. Councilman Mangold asked if they could split and Attorney Kath stated yes. Clarification on the funds being specifically for development and equipment in parks dept. Councilman Mangold made a motion to receive funds in lieu of land at this time fiscally. Councilman Lensegrav discussed the size of the park and would be nice to see larger, other discussion on green space nearby. Councilman Hovivian seconded the motion to receive funds in lieu of land Aye – Wetzel, Spencer, Mangold, Lensegrav, Hovivian Nay – Sapp, Young, MOTION CARRIED.
AMI Hardware and Software Bid Results: Administrator Thorington gave bid results and is requesting at this time to reject all bids so staff can re-analyze the bid package and make corrections and re-bid the project. Councilman Sapp moved to reject all bids, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. General Announcements: Administrator Thorington gave an update on the current sales tax 13.5% below average while the budget estimated a 15% decrease. Administrator Thorington also recognized a small memorial by the legion baseball fields for long time summer employee Jarred Oliver.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Mangold moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:43 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk

City payments

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
1 3J Trucking LLC Streets 1,530.00 Concrete Poured for Clark & 2nd St.
Alley Repairs
2 Aldrich’s Streets, Water 293.25 Drill Bit & Fence Repair Supplies
3 Alsco Admin, Aqua 310.05 Mat Cleaning & Deodorizers
4 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport 31.20 Communication Fees for Nov 2020
5 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various 7,580.22 October Fuel Purchases
6 Big Horn COOP Marketing Association Parks, Police 81.00 Flat Tire Repair & Compressor Wheel
7 Big Horn Redi Mix Water 960.00 Slurry for Street Repairs
8 Blair’s Market Various 146.84 Batteries, Candy, Paper Bags, Coffee,
Creamer & Sugar
9 Bruco, Inc. Police 178.62 Sanitizing Sprayer
10 Carquest Police 11.38 Belt for Unit 9-6
11 CED Electric 247.43 Pliers, Crimps & Photo Cells
12 City of Billings Sanitation 14,602.55 October Tipping Fees
13 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 24,707.87 Monthly Utility Fees
14 Cross Petroleum Service Shop 3,958.95 Bulk Fluids
15 Crum Electric Supply Electric 52.58 Wire Labels
16 Custom Delivery Service, Inc Waste Water 103.52 Cooler Delivery Charges
17 DrivePayments Water 73.99 October Credit Card Fees
18 Electro Test Maintenance Electric 4,646.97 Substation Repairs
19 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water 238.00 Waste Water Testing
20 Fastenal Shop 388.46 Wire Ties, Bolts & Impact Wrench
21 Fremont Beverages, Inc. Aquatics 103.22 Diet Pepsi for Resale
22 Garland Light & Power Airport 2,362.75 Monthly Electric Bills
23 Graybar Electric Company Electric 188.52 Lamps & Wiremold
24 Griffin, Allen D Sanitation 120.00 Safety Boots
25 Hartford, The Various 1,407.12 Monthly LTD Benefit
26 HDR Engineering Inc. Electric 943.09 Vining Substation Engineering Fees
27 Heart Mountain Farm Supply Parks 123.96 Kubota Belt
28 Hermann Global, Inc Council 4,000.00 Educational Expenses for 5th Cent
General Public Tax
29 John Deere Financial Streets 19.66 Yellow Construction Paint
30 Kois Brothers Equipment Sanitation 5,549.74 Cylinder
31 Long Building Technologies, Inc Aquatics 6,625.00 2nd Quarter Service Agreement Fees
32 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various 3,772.47 Monthly Gas Bills
33 Mountain West Computer Various 319.98 HDMI Converter, Mouse, UPS, Coffee
& Calendar
34 Napa Auto Parts Various 702.72 Belt, Fuses, Studs, Nuts, Oil, Wire
Loom, Pump, Cable & Brakes
35 National Merchant Alliance Aquatics 183.13 October Credit Card Fees
36 Nelson, Kaela Finance 214.83 Mileage & Meal Reimbursement Fall Conference Saratoga WY
37 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Parks, Shop 16.56 WD-40, Mini Bulb & Retainers
38 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water 45.00 October Dig Tickets
39 Park County Landfills Electric 230.14 Construction & Demo Tipping Fees
40 Plaza Diane Council 2,200.00 Special Funding Payout Request for
20-21 FY
41 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 526.20 Lights, Cleaner, Stack Ons & Pipe Cap
42 Powell Tribune Administration 276.64 Publishing & Advertising Fees
43 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation 5,295.52 October Fees Collected
44 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply, LLC Sani, Shop 197.15 Drill Bit & Grease
45 Production Machine Company Sanitation 10.76 Metal
46 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics 100.00 Monthly Pest Control Services
47 Sanders Plumbing & Heating, Inc Administration 282.00 Restroom Repair City Hall
48 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water 64,577.82 22,523 Gallons of Water & 3,127 Tap
Equivalents
49 SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc. Electric 100,277.40 Substation Transformers
50 State of Wyoming Aqua, Elec 13,886.77 October Sales Tax Collected
51 Syn-Tech Systems Inc. Airport 177.00 LCD display
52 TCT Various 1,058.99 Phone, Fax, Internet & TV Fees
53 Tyler Technologies Inc Muni Court 4,701.00 Annual INCODE Software Fees
54 Visa Various 9,180.44 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
55 Vision West, Inc. Sanitation 590.00 Winter Work Coats for Crew
56 WPCI Various 163.02 Drug Testing & Policy Assurance Fees
57 Wyoming Financial Insurance Airport 1,459.00 Insurance Premiums for New Backhoe
& Courtesy Cars
58 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric 338,974.63 October Power Bill
59 Youth Clubs of Park County Council 2,500.00 Funding 2nd Quarter Payout Request
17-Nov-20 $633,505.11
Publ., Tues., Nov. 24, 2020

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