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City Council Proceedings
December 7, 2020
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on December 7, 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, Steven Lensegrav and Geoff Hovivian. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen, Deputy Attorney Scott Kath and Chief of Police Roy Eckerdt.
Approval of Agenda: Councilman Mangold moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of November 16, 2020 minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, 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 Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 PM: Budget Amendment FY 2020-2021. Attorney Kitchen opened the hearing 6:02 p.m. Councilman Mangold asked for clarification on funds, Administrator Thorington gave a breakdown of Coronavirus Relief Grant Funds Request. No other comments, closed at 6:03 p.m. Resolution No. 17, 2020: A Resolution to Amend the 2020-2021 Budget. Councilman Mangold moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:05 PM: Consider the Zoning Designation of Cottonwood Village Subdivision Parcel I to (R-L) Limited Residential Zoning. Attorney Kath opened the hearing 6:05 p.m., Ingrid Eickstedt spoke on the improved drainage near the proposed parcel off of 7th street and hopes the developer will continue appropriate drainage, Ms. Eickstedt also addressed a need for an accessible park in the area. Attorney Kath indicated similar comments at Planning & Zoning and the board approved the zone change. No other comments, closed 6:09 p.m.
Ordinance No. 8, 2020: An Ordinance to Change the Zoning Designation of the Cottonwood Village Subdivision, Parcel I, from Its Current Designation of A-C, Agricultural Cultivation to R-L, Limited Residential District. Councilman Mangold moved to approve on first reading, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Committee Updates: Councilman Mangold Recreation Board.
Resolution No. 18, 2020: Authorizing the Sale of Property to Gluten Free Oats, LLC. Attorney Kitchen reviewed items needed for the title commitment for the approved sale agreement October 5, 2020 and along with a resolution approval and authorize signatures for a Warranty Deed and State of Consideration. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve Resolution No. 18, 2020, Warranty Deed and Statement of Consideration for sale of Property to Gluten Free Oats, LLC and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, 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 third and final reading and authorize all necessary signatures, 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 Mangold moved to approve on third and final reading and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young. Aye – Wetzel, Young, Spencer, Mangold, Lensegrav, Hovivian Nay – Sapp, MOTION CARRIED.
2nd Re-Plat of Lot 8 Royal Subdivision: Attorney Kath reviewed the lot line adjustment and has been approved by Planning & Zoning. Councilman Sapp moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Slaughter House Approval at 887 E North Street: Administrator Thorington presented the request to authorize a slaughter house at 887 E North Street after the approval of Ordinance 6, 2020 and Ordinance 7, 2020. Councilman Sapp indicated he is not in favor of this location for a slaughter house. Councilman Mangold asked if all businesses have to come before council for approval of noise and smell in regards to an industrial area, and indicated the owner has already agreed to mitigate the issues addressed. Councilman Lensegrav spoke on adverse effects of the area, and Councilwoman Spencer spoke on the noise issue similar to a barking dog and that you can get a ticket for it and the area currently has a large number of residents. Mayor Wetzel addressed the discussion on property values similar to the transfer station topic and how those have not been adversely affected and those purchasing property recently in the area it is designated as an industrial area. Councilman Sapp made a notion to not approve the location at 887 E North St for a Slaughter House, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer. Aye – Sapp, Spencer; Nay – Wetzel, Mangold, Young, Lensegrav and Hovivian, MOTION FAILS.
Motion to approve the location at 887 E North St for a Slaughter House made by Councilman Mangold, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav. Aye – Wetzel, Mangold, Young, Lensegrav, Hovivian; Nay – Sapp, Spencer, MOTION CARRIED. Proud Cut Foods Agreement for Wastewater Pretreatment, Sewer Charges and Animals on Site: Councilman Lensegrav discussed the agreement with 48 hrs. listed and it was originally discussed 24 hrs. for emergent situations. Mr. Petersen addressed concern if it was over a weekend and is a worst-case scenario. Councilwoman Spencer indicated in initial meetings it was between 4 hrs. and 8 hrs. and with the time frame increased is a concern for houses and businesses in the area. Mr. Petersen is agreeable to change to 24 hrs. from 48 hrs. and this would be an anomaly to the norm. Councilman Sapp addressed the delivery time of animals as being 8 a.m. initially and other councilpersons indicated the time frame for live animals 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. was early. Discussion led to agreement of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Councilman Mangold moved to approve the agreement with the amendments of 24 hrs. and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for live animals to be on site, seconded by Councilman Young. Councilman Sapp also clarified language on $100 testing fee annually and Administrator Thorington indicated those fees do not change often. Aye – Wetzel, Mangold, Young, Lensegrav, Hovivian; Nay – Sapp, Spencer, MOTION CARRIED.
Caring for Powell Animals Agreement: Administrator Thorington indicated not any changes from previous agreement. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Wastewater Testing Agreement Extension: Administrator Thorington explained an extension through 2021 and Councilwoman Spencer asked for results of the test and Administrator Thorington will email the link to Council. Councilman Spencer moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Squad Car Bid Results: Fremont Motor Powell $29,475 and is under budget. Councilman Mangold moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Young moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:57 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk
City payments
PAYROLL CLAIMS
1 AFLAC Dependent Childcare $516.66 Payroll Deductions
2 AFLAC Insurance Premiums $2,194.32 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical $4,360.58 Payroll Deductions
4 Internal Revenue Service $86,030.54 FICA
5 Great West Retirement Service $5,943.46 Deferred Compensation
6 Wyoming Retirement System $50,234.44 Retirement Contribution
7 Health Benefit Plan $98,800.00 Plan Benefit
8 TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $248,080.00
9 TOTAL PAID WAGES IN NOVEMBER 2020 $296,593.14
10 360 Office Solutions Various 184.82 Pens & Copy Machine Fees
11 Aldrich’s Electric 25.00 Plywood
12 Alsco Various 167.11 Mat Cleaning 13 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport 31.20 Communication Fees Dec 2020 14 AT&T Mobility Admin, IT 133.62 Cell Phone Charges 15 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assn Parks 65.46 Ext. Cords & Adapter
16 Big Valley Bearing & Supply Water 75.45 Compressor Hub
17 Billings Construction Supply Streets 240.22 School Zone Signs
18 Blair’s Market Aquatics 2.38 Plastic Spoons
19 Border States Electric Supply Electric 1,737.98 Work Gloves, Strain Relief & Wires 20 CardConnect Aquatics 1,448.00 Credit Card Processing Equipment 21 Carquest Shop 22.70 Filters
22 Charter Communications Police 7.43 Mo Cable TV Fees
23 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 25,746.64 Monthly Utility Fees
24 Cody Overhead Door Sanitation 252.50 Install New Wall Button, Door Repairs 25 Contemporary Concrete Prod., Inc. Strs,WWat 600.00 Concrete Work
26 Crum Electric Supply Electric 79.32 Photo Cells
27 Cummins Sales and Service Sanitation 634.60 Parts for Unit 50-12 & Junction Box
28 Custom Air, Inc Airport 158.75 Heating Unit Repairs
29 DBT Transportation Services Airport 655.00 Cell Modem
30 Dick Jones Trucking Sanitation 2,300.00 Cardboard Transport Fees
31 Energy Laboratories, Inc WstWtr 1,562.00 Waste Water Testing
32 Engineering Associates Various 9,447.78 Engineering Fees
33 Fastenal Elec,Prks 254.61 Sawzall Blades, Cable Tie, Nuts & Bolts
34 Ferguson Enter., Inc. #2697 Water 352.84 Meter Loop Couplers
35 Fremont Beverages, Inc. Aquatics 612.60 Soda & Gatorade for Concessions
36 General Distributing Co Aquatics 1,793.72 CO2
37 Hanson Chemical, Inc. WstWaer 96.58 Toilet Tissue
38 Hartford, The Various 1,407.12 Monthly LTD Benefit
39 HDR Engineering Inc. Electric 7,873.50 Substation Engineering
40 IT Savvy LLC Admin. 6,089.57 Firewall, Microsoft Surface Pro & Keyboard
41 John Deere Financial Various 388.52 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
42 Leisure In Montana Aquatics 1,926.11 Chlorine
43 Market at Powell Sanitation 19.57 Coffee & Coffee Filters
44 Microsoft Various 121.40 Azure Backup Services
45 Mountain West Computer Various 7,076.24 Chair, Laptops, UPS & Misc. Office Supplies
46 Napa Auto Parts Various 379.33 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
47 Norco Inc Parks 174.74 Insect Repellent Wipes
48 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 405.47 Module, Vacuum Pump & Oil Mix
49 Park County Landfills Sanitation 385.38 Tipping Fees
50 Park County Treasurer Various 34,960.42 Property Taxes
51 Post & Associates Police 400.00 Pre Employment Exam Fees
52 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 488.59 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
53 Powell Economic Partnership, Inc Econ Dev 12,500.00 FY 20-21 Second Request
54 Powell Tribune Various 7,148.65 Misc. Publishing & Advertising Fees
55 Public Safety Training Consultants Police 1,254.00 Active Shooter Course Fees
56 Rocky Mountain Power WstWtr 25.73 Rd 6 Pump Fees
57 Sherwin-Williams Streets 1,809.00 Paint Gun Bead Dispenser
58 Shoshone Irrigation District Various 3,771.16 Irrigation Tax
59 Specialty Tool & Attachment Electric 58.40 Knee Boards & Gloves
60 Symbolarts Police 270.00 Badges
61 TCT Various 1,057.73 Phone, Fax, Internet, TV
62 US. Foods Aquatics 1,245.84 Concession & Household Supplies
63 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance 1,427.57 Bill Processing, Postage, Online & OTC Fees
64 Verizon Wireless Various 1,489.75 Monthly Cell Phone Charges
65 Warren Transport Sanitation 13,090.96 Trash Hauling Fees
66 WESCO Electric 220.68 Chain Come Along
67 Wyo. Dept of Transportation Police 44.29 Citation Books
Total Claims: 8-Dec-20 $156,198.03
Publ., Tues., Dec. 15, 2020
