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City of Powell minutes
City Council Proceedings
February 18, 2025
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 18, 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, Building Official Ben Hubbard and City Attorney Alexa Rolin. Approval of Agenda: Councilman Young moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of February 3, 2025 Minutes: Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Bray, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #36. 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: Retail Liquor License Applicants Jose Y Jose, Inc and Hillside Floral, LLC. Attorney Rolin opened the hearing at 6:02 p.m. Jose Garcia Jr. spoke on the application for Jose Y Jose, Inc. Councilman Hovivian asked about time frame and applicant is hoping to be open within a month. No Further Comments. Attorney Rolin informed council that Hillside Floral, LLC has withdrawn their application, closed 6:08 p.m. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve the retail liquor license to Jose Y Jose, Inc. and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, Councilman Bray spoke on the ability to cater both food and alcohol a great benefit, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Hovivian Golf Board, Councilman Lensegrav Rec Board and Councilman Sapp Shoshone Municipal Pipeline. Ordinance No. 7, 2024: Read by title by Attorney Rolin - An Ordinance Amending Section 17.12.030 of the Powell City Code Pertaining to Schedule of Zones, Uses and Regulations. Councilman Young moved to approve on third reading, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 1, 2025: Read by title by Attorney Rolin - An Ordinance Vacating the Market Road Right of Way as Shown on Phase One of the First Development Park Subdivision Plat Recorded as Reception Number 217868 in Plat Cabinet C, Page 191 at the Park County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Cody, Wyoming, Located West of Lot 5 of Said Subdivision, and East of Lot 6 of Said Subdivision and Measuring 60 Feet by 500 Feet, More or Less and Containing .69 Acres, More or Less, and being Subject to All Easements, Other Rights of Way and Restrictions on Record. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve on third reading and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Final Plat – Phase One of First Development Park Lot 5A portion of Lot 68-D, 68 Amended. Councilman Logan moved to approve final plat, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Certificate of Uncollectible Debt _ Municipal Court, Administrator Thorington discussed the uncollectible debt for municipal court in the amount of $23,865.62. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
PAC Re-Roof Bid Award: Administrator Thorington spoke on the lowest qualified bidder and received 10 bids. Staff recommends Capital Roofing, Inc out of Cheyenne, WY in the amount of $179,800. Tyler Jones with 4 Elements roofing spoke on their bid and the difference in the specifications from TPO to his product which is fluid applied. Administrator Thorington indicated it did not meet the specs as written. Mr. Jones gave more details on the product and the 20-year warranty on their system, while utilizing the best of the current roof. Councilman Logan spoke on the option to re-bid in accordance with the bid specifications and asked Building Official Hubbard his experience or familiarity. Building Official Hubbard indicated he sees no problem with the product, it did not meet the current specifications. Councilman Logan and Lensegrav would like to re-bid as it will save. Councilman Logan moved to reject all bids and re-bid with new specifications, seconded by Councilman Bray, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
HDR Task Order #2 – Apron Rehab Engineering: Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Apron Rehab Project BIL Funds Grant Request: Administrator Thorington gave overview of the BIL grant fund request. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Apron Rehab Project AIP-NPE Funds Grant Request: Administrator Thorington gave an overview and Building Official Hubbard spoke on the pooling of funds within different programs. Councilman Bray moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting; Councilman Logan moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:36 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
City of Powell payments
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
1 Allred, Bret T Muni CourB4:C54t 1,800.00 Contracted Municipal Judge Services 2 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport 30.00 Communication Fees
3 Autoworks Auto Sales Inc. Parks 1,262.06 Tire Replacement
4 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various 9,160.94 Monthly Fuel Purchases
5 Blair’s Market Electric 18.39 Coffee
6 Bobcat of the Bighorn Basin Water 1,363.29 Bobcat Bucket
7 Border States Electric Supply Electric 20,000.89 Elec. Supplies, Switch Base, Cabinets
& Terminations
8 Bradford Supply Company Parks 67.63 Irrigation Fittings
9 CNA Surety Finance 250.00 Treasurer Bond
10 Coffman Associates, Inc. Airport 5,279.00 Master Plan
11 Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke Attorney 4,089.05 Contracted Attorney Services
12 Cross Petroleum Service Shop 193.72 Washer Fluid
13 Crum Electric Supply Electric 182.27 Electrical Supplies
14 DEX Imaging Finance 73.31 Copy Machine Fees
15 DrivePayments Water 138.00 Water Dock Credit Card Fees
16 Energy Laboratories, Inc Water, W Wat 2,891.00 Water & Waste Water Testing Fees
17 Engineering Design Associates Police 6,604.64 HVAC Project
18 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. #2697 Water 4,095.00 Water Meter Loops
19 Fremont Motor Powell Police 1,750.95 Tail Lights
20 Garland Light & Power Airport, W Wat 3,696.97 Electric Bills
21 Graybar Electric Company Electric 12,010.03 Lamps, Light Fixtures & Poles
22 Hartford, The Various 1,660.72 Monthly LTD Benefit
23 Heart Mountain Electric, LLC Electric 17.54 Weather Head Clamp On
24 John Deere Financial Various 141.39 Storage Crates, Fitting, File & jumper
Cables
25 Kois Brothers Equipment Sanitation 149.91 Arm Spacer Pivot Pen
26 Lensgrav, Steven Council 321.75 Mileage Reimbursement Cheyenne
WAM
27 Logan, Zane Q Council 291.90 Mileage Reimbursement Cheyenne
WAM
28 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various 11,762.45 Gas Bills
29 NAFTO Police 600.00 Course Fees McCaslin & Del Biaggio 30 Napa Autoparts Various 273.05 Pick Set, Suspension Parts, Belt,
Fitting & Brake Can
31 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 84.90 Fluid, Filters, Wiper Blades & Air Hose
Parts
32 Office Shop, The Police 160.68 Copy Machine Fees
33 Park County Clerk Council 1,093.51 2024 Election Fees
34 Park County Landfills Sanitation 23,039.30 Tipping Fees
35 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 157.19 Clamp, Utility Knife, Hardware,
Cleaners & Snow Shovel
36 Powell Tribune Various 2,583.06 Advertising & Publishing Fees
37 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation 5,969.94 Recycling Fees Collected
38 Production Machine Company Airport, Sani 4,007.97 Loader Brush & Trailer Repairs
39 Rawhide Mechanical, Inc Police 115,961.75 HVAC Project
40 Rimrock Tire Corp Sanitation 154.00 Mount Tires
41 Ryno’s Rental Parks 251.25 Manlift Rental
42 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water 65,579.64 Water Usage & Tap Equivalent Fees 43 State of Wyoming Dept of Revenue Aquatics, Elec 16,949.21 Sales Tax Collected
44 TCT Various 751.86 Phone, Fax, Internet, TV
45 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance 1,747.70 Billing Processing & Postage Fees
46 Visa Various 13,976.33 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
47 White Ink Police 14.85 Package Mailing
48 Windshield Doctor Waste Water 55.00 Windshield Repair
49 Woodward Tractor & Rental Inc Streets 709.99 Backpack Blower
50 WPCI Various 91.28 Drug Testing Fees
51 Wyoming Dept of Transportation Parks 2.00 License Plate Transfer Fees
52 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric 381,845.09 Electric Bill
19-Feb-25 $725,362.35
Publ., Thurs., Feb. 27, 2025
