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City of Powell minutes
City Council Proceedings
March 17, 2025
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025, 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, Zane Logan, Geoff Hovivian and Troy Bray. City Officials: Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Alexa Rolin and Chief of Police Jim Rhea. Approval of Agenda: Councilman Logan moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of March 3, 2025 Minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #54. Councilman Lensegrav made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Officer Recognition: Chief Rhea spoke honoring officer Issac Gutierrez and Kevin Bennett for exceptional service and presented them with plaques for Acts of Valor performed in the spirit of service and sacrifice during an apartment fire and evacuation in February. Airport Expansion Ordinance 5.08.095(D): Rebekah Burns, PEP Executive Director would like the council to consider allowing permits for alcohol at the airport. Ms. Burns discussed upcoming open house to discuss future development at the airport. Councilman Lensegrav asked how the permitting process would work and City Clerk Brando informed that they would go through the County as the airport is not officially annexed. Councilman Lensegrav moved to allow for the amendment of 5.08.095(D) to allow alcohol permits at the airport, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Logan Powell Valley Recycle, Councilman Hovivian Golf Board and Councilman Sapp Shoshone Municipal Pipeline.
Ordinance No. 2, 2025: Attorney Rolin read by title - An Ordinance to Change the Zoning Designation of the Real Property Described Below, From Agricultural Cultivation (A-C), to R-M, Residential Mixed-Use District. The Property to Be Zoned as R-M Residential-Mixed Used is Described as Follows: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Stonecrest Subdivision, located within Annexation Plat of Stonecrest Addition, Tract 3, Lot 63, Resurvey Township 55 North, Range 99 West, 6th Principal Meridian, City of Powell, Park County, Wyoming. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve on second reading, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Rocky Mountain Car Wash License Agreement Extension: Administrator Thorington brought the licensing extension request and they are asking for an additional 10 years, signage is located on City property near the carwash. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve the extension and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Certification of Uncollectible Debt: Administrator Thorington let council know the amount is $17,936.24 approx. $2,000 more than last year. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Declaration of Surplus Property: Administrator Thorington explained the surplus property and the city will use an online auction platform for most of the items and is looking into an auction for the firearms. Councilman Bray moved to declare the surplus property and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
NAVAID Maintenance Grant Request: Administrator Thorington discussed the annual request. Councilman Hovivian moved to accept and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Aviation Encouragement Grant Request: Administrator Thorington discussed the grant request which in the past is used for Wings N Wheels. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting; Councilman Hovivian moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:26 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
City of Powell payments
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
1 Alberta, Aimee E Electric 117.72 Solar CR July-Dec 2024
2 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport 30.00 Communication Fees
3 Autoworks Auto Sales Inc. Police 1,205.83 New Tires Unit 9-6
4 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various 11,774.68 Fuel Purchases
5 Big Bros Big Sisters, Greater Wyo Council 1,250.00 Special Requests
6 Bloedorn Lumber Electric 90.29 Wood Trim, Box, Tape & Lattice
7 Bobcat of the Bighorn Basin Parks 1,679.31 Broom Shaft
8 Border States Electric Supply Electric 1,010.35 Breaker Locks, Cat 5E & Rubber Tape 9 Bradford Supply Company Aquatics 962.01 PVC Pipe Fitting’s
10 CardConnect Aquatics 349.70 Credit Card Fees
11 Coffman Associates, Inc. Airport 4,000.00 Feb 2025 Master Plan
12 Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, LLC Attorney 4,367.88 Attorney Fees, Records & Publications 13 Crisis Intervention Services Council 3,000.00 Special Requests
14 Crum Electric Supply Electric 289.48 Connectors, Straps, Ring & Heater
15 Davis, Dennis Electric 1.49 Solar CR July-Dec 2024
16 Denver Industrial Sales & Service Streets 27,078.00 Crack Seal
17 DrivePayments Water 114.70 Credit Card Fees
18 Energy Laboratories, Inc Water, W Wat 1,416.00 Testing Fees
19 Engineering Associates Various 6,976.32 General Engineering, RTU Upgrades,
Sewer Y Water Projects
20 Engineering Design Associates Police 225.00 HVAC Construction Administration
21 Fastenal Airport 19.96 Plow Bolts
22 Fremont Beverages, Inc. Aquatics 240.00 Dr Pepper & Root Beer for Concessions 23 Fremont Motor Powell Parks 98.83 Door Hinge
24 Garhart, Martin Electric 1.33 Solar CR July-Dec 2024
25 Garland Light & Power Various 3,568.88 Electric Bills
26 General Distributing Company Aquatics 1,447.00 CO2
27 Grainger Parks 1,064.21 Toilets Washinton Park Remodel
28 Graybar Electric Company Elec, Sewer 2,085.36 Shop Lights & Building Heaters
29 Griffin, Harry J Electric 2.66 Solar CR July-Dec 2024
30 Hartford, The Various 1,634.64 Monthly LTD Benefit
31 HUB International Electric 253.00 2025 Chevy Insurance
32 Identifix Shop 1,428.00 Identifix Subscription
33 Jeffery, Abigail Police 60.00 Compliance Checks WASCOP
34 John Deere Financial Various 435.00 Kerosene, Ext Cords, Tarp, Antifreeze,
Shovels & Mower Parts
35 Miller’s Fabrication & Construction Sanitation 2,303.42 Repair Garbage Truck Arm
36 Miller, Jeffrey Electric 346.74 Solar CR July-Dec 2024
37 Montana Dakota Utilities Various 12,715.20 Gas Bills
38 Motorola Solutions, Inc Police 615.50 Radio Batteries
39 Napa Autoparts Various 165.17 Marker Lights, Filters, Stop Lamp &
Lights
40 Nickelson, William Electric 487.47 Solar CR July-Dec 2024
41 Nickles, Lloyd Electric 10.72 Solar CR July-Dec 2024
42 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 864.75 Wiper Blades, Filters, Lamps, Plug &
Stain Remover
43 Office Shop, The Police 81.24 Copier Fees
44 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water 31.50 Dig Tickets
45 Park County Court Supervised Treatment Council 1,250.00 Special Requests
46 Park County Landfills Sanitation 21,167.95 Tipping Fees
47 Park County Treasurer Cap Projects 455.03 Specific Purpose Tax
48 Park County Wings & Wheels LLC Airport 5,000.00 Wings & Wheels Grant
49 Pete De Haan Electronics Electric 569.29 Radio Material & Installation
50 Plaza Diane Electric 92.92 Solar CR July-Dec 2024
51 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 359.06 Hardware, Door Handle, Tools, Cleaner,
Paint Supplies, Etc.
52 Powell Recreation District Council 3,000.00 Special Requests
53 Powell Senior Citizens Ago-Go Council 7,500.00 Special Requests
54 Powell Tribune Various 2,566.18 Publishing & Advertising Fees
55 Powell Valley Recycling Sanitation 5,457.80 Recycling Fees Collected
56 Production Machine Company Sani, Streets 230.60 Air Line & Hydraulic Hose
57 Rapid Fire Protection Aquatics 585.00 Annual Fire System Inspections
58 Rawhide Mechanical, Inc Police 210,594.57 HVAC Pay Application #2
59 RDO Equipment Co Water 897.96 Window Glass
60 Rimrock Tire Corp Sani, Streets 90.31 Flat Tire Repair
61 Rovenna Signs & Design Police, Shop 2,348.60 Decals & Installation
62 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics 100.00 Pest Control
63 Safeguard Business Systems, Inc. Finance 908.58 General Fund Checks
64 Sanders, Ray Shop 120.00 City Share Work Boots
65 See Me Shine Detailing LLC Streets 300.00 Detail 2016 Chevy
66 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water 66,240.26 Water Usage & Tap Equivalents
67 SimpliVerified Police 108.70 Background Check
68 State of WY Department of Revenue Aqua, Elec 18,153.30 Sales Tax Collected
69 Stryker Sales, LLC Police 900.00 Replacement Batteries for AED’s
70 TCT Various 753.77 Phone, Fax, Internet, TV
71 Tesco - The Eastern Specialty Company Electric 414.00 Quarterly Adaptive Services
72 US. Foods Aquatics 880.09 Concession & Household Supplies
73 USA Blue Book Water 1,176.37 Sampling Pitcher & Magnetic Locator
74 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance 1,761.60 UB Postage, Printing, Alert Calls &
Maintenance Fees
75 Visa Various 10,517.14 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
76 Vision West, Inc. Admin 45.00 Website Maintenance
77 WPCI Various 91.28 Drug Testing Fees
78 WRAP Technologies, Inc Police 444.65 Bola Wrap Equipment
79 Wyoming Department of Agriculture Aquatics 100.00 Annual Food License
80 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric 379,739.73 Electric Bill
81 Wyoming Secretary of State Admin, Finance 120.00 Notary Fees
82 Youth Clubs of Park County Council 4,500.00 Special Requests
Total Claims Due March 18, 2025: 845,439.08
Publ., Thurs., March 27, 2025
