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City Council Proceedings
October 2, 2023
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on October 2, 2023, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor John Wetzel called the meeting to order, and the following were present: Mayor John Wetzel, Council Members Tim Sapp, Lesli Spencer, Floyd Young, Geoff Hovivian, Zane Logan and Steven Lensegrav. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando and City Attorney Sandee Kitchen.
Approval of Agenda: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of September 18, 2023: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Councilman Sapp abstained #50; Discussion on item #44 payment to Powell Valley Recycling. Councilman Hovivian made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING: Budget Amendment FY 2023-2024 – Attorney Kitchen opened the hearing at 6:04 p.m., no comments, closed at 6:05 p.m. Resolution No. 13, 2023: Resolution to Amend the 2023-2024 Budget. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Park County Travel Council Annual Update: Ryan Hauck, Executive Director of PCTC gave and annual update. He also showed proposal to replace signage in Powell, Cody and Meeteetse to be more uniform; additional project is bronze bear statutes in each town, both projects looking to be installed in Spring 2024. Committee Updates: Councilman Logan Recycle board will be opened tomorrow (Oct. 3rd) on regular schedule, Councilwoman Spencer Golf Board, Councilman Young YCAN and Councilman Hovivian Airport Master Plan. Ordinance No. 7, 2023: An Ordinance Amending Sub-Paragraph ‘F’ of Section 8.08.120 of the Powell City Code Pertaining to Fees Charged for Recycling Within the City of Powell By Allowing the Council to Suspend Said Fees. Councilman Sapp moved to approve on first reading, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Snow Collection & Deposit Agreement: Agreement between Park County and City for use of the fairgrounds for snow removal. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Operation and Maintenance Agreement – Powell Economic Partnership: Administrator Thorington indicated no changes and is for the Chamber Building. Councilman Logan moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. General Announcements: Dept of Audit Training Oct. 24th.
Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Hovivian moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:41 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
1 AFLAC Dependent Childcare $933.32 Payroll Deductions
2 AFLAC Insurance Premiums $2,574.64 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical $3,487.68 Payroll Deductions
4 Internal Revenue Service $82,217.52 FICA
5 MASA Medical Air Services Assn $817.00 Payroll Deductions
6 Great West Retirement Service $8,848.29 Deferred Compensation
7 WY Department of Workforce Services $15,966.43 Workers Compensation
8 Wyoming Retirement System $58,172.64 Retirement Contribution
9 Health Benefit Plan $95,300.00 Plan Benefit TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $268,317.52 TOTAL PAID WAGES IN SEPTEMBER 2023 $285,522.78
11 360 Office Solutions Aqua, Finance $116.45 Copy Machine Fees
12 Anixter Inc Electric $3,362.20 Arresters
13 AT&T Mobility Administration $133.84 Monthly Cell Phone Fees
14 Big Horn COOP Marketing Association Parks $25.00 Flat Tire Repair
15 Blair’s Market Aqua, Police $64.84 Ibuprofen, Kleenex & Detergent
16 Bobcat of the Bighorn Basin Electric $2,900.00 2023 Bobcat Skid Steer Loader
Upgrade
17 Border States Electric Supply Electric $2,601.30 Heat Shrink, Breakers & Elbows
18 Bradford Supply Company Parks $71.20 Ball Valve, Glue & Couplers
19 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various $22,790.28 Utility Fees
20 Croell Inc Paving Division Parks, Streets $1,621.80 Asphalt Mix
21 Crum Electric Supply Electric $571.20 Contactors & Fuses
22 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water $1,356.00 Waste Water Testing
23 Engineering Associates Various $3,272.75 Engineering Fees
24 Fastenal Electric, Parks $443.84 Splice Tape, Washers & Toilet Tissue
25 Feathers, Patrick Streets $1,500.00 Sidewalk Replacement Cost Share
26 Franck, Steve Electric $342.04 Mileage Reimburse WMPA & Boots
27 Frank, Clint Streets $1,500.00 Sidewalk Replacement Cost Share
28 Fremont Motor Powell Electric $416.16 Fuel Pump & Ignition Switch
29 Gardner, Joe Sanitation $120.00 City Share Work Boots
30 General Distributing Company Aquatics $150.00 CO2 Tank Rental
31 Hasler, Inc. Finance $800.00 Postage for Meter
32 Honnen Equipment Company Airport $17,081.25 Box Snow Plow
33 Intermountain Sweeper Company Streets $1,295.28 Filters & Valves
34 John Deere Financial Various $160.43 Washers, Bolts, Totes, Gloves & Sand
Paper
35 Midland Implement Company, Inc Parks $1,184.07 Sprinklers & Grass Seed
36 Motion Technology Inc Aquatics $17,150.00 Auto Fry Fryer
37 Mountain West Computer Various $760.25 Speakers, USB, Toner, Memory &
Chairs
38 Norco Inc Parks $349.18 Cleaners & Toilet Tissue
39 Northwest Rural Water District Airport, W Wat $169.00 Monthly Water Fees
40 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various $502.20 Oil, Wiper Blades, Battery, Wiper Fluid
41 Parker, Larry Streets $1,500.00 Sidewalk Replacement Cost Share
42 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various $326.65 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
43 Powell Golf Club, The Golf Course $85,000.00 Golf Cart Lease & Down Payment
44 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation $5,622.38 August Recycling Fees Collected
45 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply, LLC Parks, Water $320.70 Batteries & Multi Tool
46 Production Machine Company Sanitation $207.02 Hydraulic Hoses
47 Recreonics, Inc Aquatics $6,221.77 Lane Lines
48 Rimrock Tire Corp Sanitation $46.00 Dismount & Mount Tire
49 Rocky Mountain Power Waste Water $25.60 RD 6 Pump Fees
50 Sapp, Tim Council $17.03 Mileage Reimburse Pipeline Meeting
51 Specialty Tool & Attachment Parks $398.99 Water Pump & Saw Attachment
52 Verizon Wireless Various $993.96 Monthly Cell Phone Charge
53 White Ink Finance $19.41 Package Mailing Fees
54 Williams, Brett D Parks $120.00 City Share Work Boots
55 Wyoming Secretary of State Police $60.00 Notary Application Fee M Ginest Total $183,690.07
Publ., Tues., Oct. 10, 2023
