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City Council Proceedings
December 18, 2023
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on December 18, 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, Zane Logan and Steven Lensegrav. Absent Councilman Geoff Hovivian. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, Police Chief Roy Eckerdt and Police Lt. Matt McCaslin and Deputy Attorney Scott Kath. Approval of Agenda: Mayor Wetzel asked to add under Administration, Deposit, Receipt Offer and Acceptance, Warranty Deed and Resolution 12, 2023 for sale of property Gateway West Lot 19 to Yellowstone Motors; NSC Powell, LLC. Councilman Logan moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of December 4, 2023 Minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #48 and Councilman Sapp #55. Councilman Lensegrav made a motion the bills be allowed as amended and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution No. 16, 2023: A Resolution to Support the Establishment of a Film Office within the Park County Travel Council Organization, Otherwise Known as Cody Yellowstone, to Facilitate the Production of Movies, Documentaries, Television Programs, Commercials and Other Visual Media within County. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve Resolution 16, 2023, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Young YCAN, Councilman Lensegrav Rec Board and Councilman Logan Powell Valley Recycling. Contract Attorney Services: Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, LLC contract for services to include Option A as outlined in the proposal. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Acknowledgment of Waiver of Conflict of Interest: Attorney Kath went over the waiver as it relates to Northwest College and the agreement later on the agenda. Councilman Floyd moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Declaration of Surplus Property: Administrator Thorington discussed the surplus rifles and handguns from the police department. Chief Eckerdt explained the process for auctioning the items using Swenson Auctions in January. Councilman Sapp moved to declare the items surplus and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
K-9 Contract Pacific Coast K9: Chief Eckerdt spoke on the previous budget amendment of the purchase of a seconded K-9 dog and handler. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Memorandum of Understanding City of Powell Police Department and Northwest College: Chief Eckerdt spoke on the MOU that has already been in place and has some updates that lays out the interactions handled with PPD. Mayor Wetzel clarified it will be in place until a change is needed again. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Powell Valley Recycling Agreement: Administrator Thorington went over updated language for suspension of funds for closure or non-performance. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Petition for Annexation: Administrator Thorington asked for the approval of the petition for the annexation of City owned property that abuts Homesteader Park and the City Shop area, platted as a right-of-way and it has been recommended by Planning & Zoning. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Recruitment and Selection Process Proposal KRW Associations – Administrator Thorington went over the proposal for the Chief of Police opening and discussed the biggest benefit would be the ability to have an assessment process for the candidates. Councilman Lensegrav stated it seemed a reasonable proposal with all items they will be doing for the recruitment process. Mayor Wetzel agrees to the value in the contract and would like to see it go forward. Administrator Thorington indicated hopes of having a new chief by the beginning of March. Chief Eckerdt expressed the value of a good process to assess the applicants. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve KRW proposal and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Deposit, Receipt, Offer and Acceptance: This is for the property known as Lot 19, Gateway West Addition, 3rd Amended Plat near Yellowstone Motors. It was previously approved to sell to Yellowstone Motors, and they have set up a new LLC for the purchase, NSC Powell, LLC for the price of $34,535.11. Warranty Deed: for the Sale of Lot 19, Gateway West Addition, 3rd Amended Plat to NSC Powell, LLC. Resolution 12, 2023: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Property and Authorizing Signatures for Warranty Deed. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve the Deposit, Receipt, Offer and Acceptance, Warranty Deed and Resolution 12, 2023 for sale of property NSC Powell, LLC and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
General Announcements: The Council thanked Chief Eckerdt for service to the community and Administrator Thorington thanked Chief for great community engagement and stated Lt. Matt McCaslin will oversee the department in the interim. The Council also thanked Attorney Kath for his many years of service. Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilwoman Spencer moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:39 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
1 360 Office Solutions Aqua, Finance $129.23 Copy Machine Fees
2 ABC Tree, LLC Electric $3,930.00 Line Clearance Tree Trimming
3 Absaroka Door Aqua, Parks $9,540.88 Replace Windows & Doors
4 Aldrich’s Parks $136.98 Acrylic Window, Plastic Cutter,
Premix Concrete
5 Alsco Various $236.60 Mat Cleaning
6 American Road Maintenance Airport $2,317.05 Final Pay Application
7 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport $30.00 Monthly Communication Fees
8 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various $11,828.50 November Fuel Purchases
9 Big Horn COOP Marketing Association Electric, Water $407.98 Tires
10 Big Horn Redi Mix Water $559.50 Slurry
11 Blair’s Market Various $96.31 Retirement Lunch Supplies,
Concession Supplies, Coffee 12 Bloedorn Lumber Water $32.76 Plywood
13 Border States Electric Supply Various $38,691.48 Breaker, Junction, Programming,
Clocks, Panel & Transformers 14 CardConnect Aquatics $219.22 November Credit Card Fees
15 Charter Communications Various $84.98 Backup Internet Service
16 CivicPlus Administration $788.00 Code Supplements
17 Coffman Associates, Inc. Airport $18,258.00 Master Plan Progress
18 Crisis Intervention Services Council $3,000.00 2nd Qtr Special Request Funding 19 Croell Inc Paving Division Water $3,185.60 Concrete
20 Crum Electric Supply Electric $223.39 Time Clock & Cord Connection
21 DrivePayments Water $127.13 November Credit Card Fees
22 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water $2,073.00 Waste Water Testing
23 Engineering Associates Insp, Shop $4,361.90 Monthly Engineering Fees
24 Fastenal Elec, Shop $323.37 Hardware & Sump Deodorizer
25 Garland Light & Power Airport, W Wat $3,145.76 Monthly Electric Bills
26 General Distributing Company Aquatics $1,791.36 CO2
27 Heny, Shelley Inspection $120.00 Secretary Fees for P&Z 28 I-State Truck Centers Sanitation $4,196.84 Radiator & Transmission Repairs
29 Intellishield Sani, W Wat $65.45 New Hire Background Check
30 Intermountain Sweeper Company Streets $3,437.77 Sweeper Program, Valve, Brooms
31 JCM Consulting Inc. Administration $125.00 Annual PEP Scoring Units
32 John Deere Financial Water $151.97 Gloves, Hats & Work Boots
33 Kois Brothers Equipment Sanitation $4,269.43 Body Harness
34 Little Rock Streets, Water $10,524.28 Sand and Road Base
35 Microsoft Various $125.27 Azure Backup Vault
36 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various $7,466.80 Monthly Gas Bills
37 Motorola Solutions, Inc Police $5,405.33 Dispatch Consolette & APX Rack
38 Mountain West Computer Various $2,229.14 Notary Stamp, Server, Toner, Chair
& Calendar
39 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various $395.73 Batteries, DEF, Grease, Gloves,
Clamps & Floor Mats
40 Office Shop, The Police $72.12 Copy Machine Fees
41 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water $53.25 November Dig Ticket Fees
42 Park County Court Spvsd Treatment Council $1,250.00 2nd Qtr Special Request Fundings 43 Park County Landfills Sanitation $27,330.20 Monthly Tipping Fees
44 Park County Treasurer Econ Dev $15,190.22 Return Sales Tax
45 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various $726.62 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts 46 Powell Recreation District Council $3,000.00 2nd Qtr Special Request Funding 47 Powell Senior Citizens Ago-Go Council $7,500.00 2nd Qtr Special Request Funding 48 Powell Tribune Various $6,280.75 Nov Publishing & Advertising Fees 49 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply, LLC Water $262.40 Tools
50 Production Machine Company Parks, Sani $616.82 Build Grate for Drain & Clips for
Dumpsters
51 Quality Propane Service, Inc. Water, W Wat $145.52 Propane
52 Rimrock Tire Corp Streets $59.95 Tire Repair
53 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics $100.00 December Pest Control
54 Sammons Excavation, Inc Water $930.00 Remove Concrete Water Dock
55 Sapp, Tim Council $17.03 Mileage Reimbursement Shoshone
Pipeline Meeting
56 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water $66,750.34 Monthly Water Usage & Tap Fees 57 State of Wyoming Dept of Revenue Various $14,987.99 Sales Tax Collected
58 Tesco - The Eastern Specialty Company Electric $7,169.10 Quarterly Adapt Service Fees &
Night Hawk Meters
59 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance $1,690.98 Monthly Utility Billing Processing &
Postage Fees
60 Visa Various $4,580.19 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts 61 WPCI Various $91.28 Monthly Drug Testing Fees
62 WY Dept of Environmental Quality Airport $400.00 Aviation Tank Fees
63 Wyoming Assoc of Rural Water Systems Water $475.00 Annual Dues 2024
64 Wyoming Fire Safety Airport $338.00 Annual Extinguisher Inspection,
New Extinguisher & Clamp 65 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric $318,932.76 November Electric Charges
66 Youth Clubs of Park County Council $4,500.00 2nd Qtr Special Request Funding 19-Dec-23
Publ., Thurs., Jan. 4, 2024
