City minutes July 15, 2019

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City Council Proceedings
July 15, 2019
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on July 15, 2019 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Wetzel opened the meeting and led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Wetzel called the meeting to order and the following were present: Mayor John Wetzel, Council Members Jim Hillberry, Tim Sapp, Scott Mangold and Lesli Spencer. Absent Councilmembers Floyd Young and Steven Lensegrav. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen, Deputy City Attorney Scott Kath and Chief of Police Roy Eckerdt.
Approval of Agenda: Councilman Mangold moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of July 1, 2019 minutes: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve all minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Hillberry, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Councilman Hillberry abstained #27, Councilman Mangold abstained #29 and Mayor Wetzel abstained #46. Councilman Hillberry made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Mangold, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING: Budget Amendment FY 19/20. Opened 6:03 p.m. by Attorney Kitchen and explained is a general fund increase of $19,735 to purchase a recording system installed at police department. No Comments, meeting closed 6:04 p.m. Resolution No. 8, 2019: A Resolution to Amend the 2019-2020 Budget. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Swearing in Officer P. “Sean” Alquist – Mayor Wetzel swore in new police officer Sean Alquist and welcomed to City of Powell. American Legion Wall of Honor: Bud Schrickling addressed Council regarding the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion and would like to build a wall of honor for all those serving in the military from the area. Mr. Schrickling presented a conceptual design and stated they would like to see it built on the property by the American Legion and are working with Engineering Associates on the design. The American Legion would maintain the wall at no cost to the city. Council directed Attorney Kitchen to look at the lease we have and see if any changes need to be done to allow this at the American Legion.
Resolution No. 9, 2019: A Resolution Providing for Exceptions to the Open Container Laws for the City of Powell for a Special Occasion Open to the Public and Observed by the Community at Large. At the American Legion July 23-July 27, 2019. Councilman Hillberry moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Malt Beverage permits for Amy Nielsen, State Softball Tournament Aug. 2nd –Aug. 4th, at Homesteader Park Softball Complex. Councilman Mangold moved to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Hotel/Conference update given by Christine Bekes, PEP Executive Director. Committee Updates: Updates given by Councilman Mangold Recreation Board and Mayor Wetzel Golf Board. Ordinance No. 9, 2019: Read by title Attorney Kitchen: An Ordinance Amending Paragraph G of Section 10.32.020 of the Powell City Code by Allowing Parallel Parking of Recreational Vehicles in Diagonal Parking Spots Abutting Residential Dwelling Units Owned or Rented by the Owner of the Recreational Vehicle Under Certain Circumstances. Attorney Kitchen asked for amendment to capitalize Unlawful in the title. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve on second reading as amended, seconded by Councilman Hillberry, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Powell Swim Club Agreement presented by Administrator Thorington and no changes. Councilman Mangold moved to approve and authorize signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bucket Truck Bid Award: recommended to Altec Industries in the amount of $146,784.00. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hillberry, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Refuse Container Bid: Request to reject all bids for refuse containers and re-bid the containers. Councilman Mangold moved to reject all bids for refuse containers, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Park County School District #1 School Resource Officers Memorandum of Understanding. Presented by Chief of Police Eckerdt and has option for one additional resource officer as available. Council discussed the goal of the added coverage. Attorney Kitchen request two typographical errors to be amended before signed. Councilman Hillberry moved to approve and authorize signatures with amendments presented by Attorney Kitchen, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Mangold moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hillberry unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:32 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk
Publ., Tues., July 23, 2019

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