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City Council Proceedings
February 22, 2022
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 22, 2022 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, Lesli Spencer, Steven Lensegrav, Zane Logan and Geoff Hovivian. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen and Deputy City Attorney Scott Kath.
Approval of Agenda: Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of February 7, 2022 minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: 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. Request Fireworks Display: DSEnterprise, Dustin Short, June 4, 2022 at Fairgrounds 6pm – 11pm. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING: Attorney Kitchen opened the public hearing regarding Budget Amendment FY 21/22 at 6:04 p.m. review of budget amendment, no comments, closed hearing at 6:05 p.m. Resolution No. 1, 2022: A Resolution to Amend the 2021-2022 Budget. Council discussion on sanitation increase on tipping fees and trailer and shoring equipment for water dept. Councilman Young moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Eagle Scout Project – Andrew Valdez: Drew Valdez presented a project to the council to install a gaga ball pit in homesteader park. Needed to gain approval from the City Council as well as Boy Scout board. Costs of the project will not be incurred by the City, after install ongoing maintenance will be done by City. Discussions with both the Building Official and the Parks Supt. Administrator Thorington stated the ongoing maintenance looks to be minimal. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve the project with any necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Park Co. Travel Council Amended Joint Power Agreement: Presented by Ryan Hauck, Executive Director. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Hauck then gave a brief update of the travel council for the coming year. Request by Antics Enterprise parcel of land on Gateway Dr.: Sherry Lois, Sarah Nelson and Susan Reynolds presented the possibility of having a separate parcel created off Gateway Dr. across from the current Rocky Mtn Wash in the green space owned by the city for a drive thru beverage business. Administrator Thorington gave back-ground on how the parcel was given to City by Target Powell Valley and background on other areas that were made parcels to make bigger lots. The proposal is to make a new parcel for this business. Councilwoman Spencer supports the city looking into making conformance with both city codes and planning and zoning. Mayor Wetzel stated it could be a sealed bid or economic development if meets the definition. Directed staff to look into the property and get costs of creating a parcel estimated and if the area would be plausible for the venture. Committee Updates: Councilman Lensegrav Golf Board. Mayor Wetzel discussed needs on other committees and asking for recommendations or volunteers for boards. Appointment: Mayor appointment to Park Co. Travel Council – Michaela Jones. Councilman Young moved to approve the appointment, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bid Approval Homesteader Irrigation/Sprinkler Supply: Administrator Thorington gave bid results and low bid is CPS Distribution out of Casper, WY for $61,430. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
General Announcements: Administrator Thorington stated Wyoming Association of Municipalities conference this week in Cheyenne.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Young moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:43 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
City payments
1 360 Office Solutions Aqua, Finance 207.81 Copy Machine Fees
2 Aldrich’s Parks 372.87 Paint Brushes, Roller Covers & Primer 3 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport 31.20 Monthly Communication Fees
4 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various 9,527.07 January Fuel Purchases
5 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assoc. Parks 15.00 Flat Tire Repair
6 Big Valley Bearing & Supply Sanitation 122.82 Slack Adjuster
7 Blair’s Market Police 23.16 Pain Reliver & Facial Tissue 8 BMI Administration 351.90 Annual Music Licensing
9 Border States Electric Supply Electric 1,660.62 Gloves & Arrestor Covers
10 Bradford Supply Company Parks 75.60 Nipples & Thread Tape
11 CardConnect Aquatics 256.15 January Credit Card Fees
12 Carquest Police 75.66 Torque Strut Unit 9-19
13 City of Billings Sanitation 14,757.55 `Tipping Fees
14 CNA Surety Finance 250.00 Treasurer Bond
15 Crum Electric Supply Electric 527.83 Breakers, Ballasts & Lamps
16 Cummins Sales and Service Shop, Streets 1,211.51 ECM Update on Dump Truck & Insite Sub
17 Custom Delivery Service, Inc Waste Water 84.00 Sample Deliveries to Energy Labs
18 DrivePayments Water 69.71 January Credit Card Fees
19 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water 337.00 Waste Water Testing
20 Garland Light & Power Various 3,183.16 Electricity Bills & Annual Pole Attachment Fees
21 Generation X, Inc Waste Water 28,200.85 Fence Replaced at Sewer Lagoons
22 Graybar Electric Company Water 359.79 PRV Heater
23 John Deere Financial Parks, Streets 256.85 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
24 Kinsco Police 879.98 Bulletproof Vest
25 Market at Powell, The Electric 3.29 Dish Soap
26 Mountain West Computer Various 225.16 Stamp, Printer Ink, Jet Pack, SD Card, Labels,
Paper & Folders 27 Napa Auto Parts Various 308.22 Filters, Wiper Blades, Motor Mount, Spark Plugs
& Sensor 28 Newman Signs Water 1,292.76 Construction Candles
29 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Parks, Police 88.74 O2 Sensor & Brake Cleaner 30 Office Shop, The Police 85.93 Copy Machine Fees
31 One-Call of Wyoming Electric, Water 37.00 Dig Tickets & Annual Membership
32 Park County Landfills Sanitation 125.80 Tipping Fees
33 Park County Weed & Pest Parks 229.00 Herbicide 34 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 281.45 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
35 Powell Valley Recycling Sanitation 5,556.87 Recycling Fees Collected
36 Production Machine Company Parks, Sani 1,449.43 Hydraulic Hose, Grill Repairs & Galvanized Pipe
37 Professional Dispatch Mgmt Police 900.00 Course Fees x 6
38 ProForce Law Enforcement Police 409.00 Glock Fire Arm
39 R & A Safety LLC Waste Water 250.00 Safety Training x 5 40 Rimrock Tire Sanitation 799.09 Flat Repair, New Tire & Tire Rotation 41 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics 100.00 Pest Control
42 Sage Civil Engineering Airport 12,683.00 Final Engineering Fees on Airport Taxiway
43 Sanders Plumbing & Heating, Inc Aquatics 90.00 Family Shower Repairs
44 State of Wyo Dept of Revenue Aqua, Elec 18,055.86 Sales Tax Collected
45 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance 1,553.44 UB Processing, Postage, Maintenance, Alert
Messages & Online Fees
46 Visa Various 8,491.05 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
47 Warren Transport Sanitation 2,645.47 Trash Hauling Fees
48 Western Collision Police 75.00 Towing Fees Unit 9-19
49 WPCI Various 84.76 Monthly Drug Testing Fees 50 Wyoming Department of Health Water 464.00 Water Testing Fees 51 Wyo Law Enforcement Academy Police 674.00 Course Fees Alquist & Shiplet 52 Wyo Municipal Power Agency Electric 384,341.89 January Power Bill
53 Youth Clubs of Park County Council 2,500.00 Special Funding 23-Feb-22 506,638.30
Publ., Tues., March 8, 2022
