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City Council Proceedings
June 20, 2023
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on June 20, 2023, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor John Wetzel called the meeting to order, and the following were present: Mayor John Wetzel, Council Members Lesli Spencer, Zane Logan, Tim Sapp, Floyd Young and Geoff Hovivian. Absent Council Members Steven Lensegrav. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, Building Official Ben Hubbard and via phone City Attorney Sandee Kitchen. Approval of Agenda: Councilman Young moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of June 5, 2023: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #53; Councilman Sapp #59; Councilman Hovivian #36. Councilman Young 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. Public Hearing: Budget Fiscal Year 2023-2024 – Attorney Kitchen opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m., no comments, closed at 6:03 p.m. Ordinance No. 1, 2023: Attorney Kitchen read by title only - An Ordinance to Provide for the 2023-24 Budget for the City of Powell, Wyoming for the Fiscal year Beginning the First Day of July 2023 and Ending the 30th Day of June 2024. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve Ordinance No. 1, 2023 on third and final reading, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Public Hearing: Reducing Clear Vision Triangle Area Section 17.36.060 - Attorney Kitchen opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m., no comments, closed at 6:05 p.m. Ordinance No. 5, 2023: Attorney Kitchen read by title only – An Ordinance Amending Section 17.36.060 of the Powell City Code Pertaining to and Reducing the Clear Area Vision Triangle From 55’ to 25’ for the Location of Structures. Councilman Sapp asked the zoning and it is for Business General (B-G). Building Official Hubbard answered questions regarding hampering certain development and has been recommended by Planning & Zoning. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve on first reading, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Request Waiver of Fees at the Commons for Paint the Town Red, Shelby Wetzel, NWC Foundation Director spoke on August 25th event and the use of the Commons. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve waiver of fees at the Commons, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Resolution No. 10, 2023: Waiver of Open Container June 26, 2023 @ Plaza Diane for a wedding reception. Councilman Young moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Mayoral Appointment: Thom Miller to Planning & Zoning. Councilman Logan moved to approve appointment, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No. 2, 2023: Attorney Kitchen Read by title only – An Ordinance to Change the Zoning Designation of N. 75’ of S. 150’ of W/2 Lot B; N 50’ of W/2 Lot B; the E/2 Lot B Excepting the S. 75’ and the N/2 of Lot A, All Within Block 38, Original Town of Powell, From B-G, General Business District. To R-M, Residential Mixed Use District. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve Ordinance No. 2, 2023 on second reading, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No. 3, 2023: Attorney Kitchen Read by title only – An Ordinance Amending Section 17.32.020(A) By Adding Subsection (7) Allowing Accessory Structures and Uses. Councilman Logan moved to approve Ordinance No. 3, 2023 on second reading, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 4, 2023: Attorney Kitchen Read by title only – An Ordinance Enacting Section 17.32.035 on the Powell City Code to Allow Affordable Small Lot Exceptions to Minimum Lot Requirements In R-M, Residential Mixed Use District. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve Ordinance No. 4, 2023 on second reading, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance No. 6, 2023: Attorney Kitchen Read by title only – An Ordinance Amending Section 5.080.040 of the Powell City Code Pertaining to Hours of Operation for Alcoholic Beverage Licensees by Allowing Request for Extended Hours for Two (2) Holidays Per Year. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve Ordinance No. 6, 2023 on first reading, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Policy & Procedure updates: 3.1; 4.1; 4.2; 5.8; 5.10; 5.11 Administrator Thorington discussed the changes as presented with an update on 5.11. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve all policy & procedure updates as presented, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Maintenance Agreement 360 Office Solutions – PAC copier – Councilman Logan moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Change Order North Seventh Street Circuit Bore – Administrator Thorington discussed the decrease in price for the project with J&J Construction of $3180.00. Councilman Logan 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 Logan moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:21 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS 1 Absaroka Door Water 12.20 Hatch Seal
2 Anixter Inc Electric 36,253.85 Transformer
3 Armond Simone III Parks 500.00 Stump Grinding
4 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various 16,234.84 May Fuel Purchases
5 Big Brothers Big Sisters Council 1,820.75 Final Request FY 22-23
6 Big Horn COOP Marketing Association Parks 356.95 Pipe Wrench, Cable Ties, Pressure
Relief Valve, 4 Roller Pump
7 Big Horn Redi Mix Water 6.50 Concrete Mileage Fee
8 Blair’s Market Airport, Electric 24.48 Coffee
9 Bloedorn Lumber Water 275.61 Treated Lumber, Caulk
10 Bobcat of the Bighorn Basin Water 179.52 Mini Excavator Repairs
11 Border States Electric Supply Electric 16,998.66 Bonduit, Transformers
12 Bradford Supply Company Parks, Water 298.70 Irrigation Fittings, Plumbing
13 CardConnect Aquatics 708.27 May Credit Card Fees
14 Carquest Streets 53.45 Belt
15 Casper Star - Tribune Airport 210.84 Advertising Fees
16 Charter Communications Various 84.98 Backup Internet Service
17 City of Billings Sanitation 10,000.00 300 Gallon Dumpsters (100)
18 Crum Electric Supply Electric 330.53 Photocell
19 Custom Air, Inc Administration 1,050.31 Blower Motor, Fan and Housing
20 Custom Delivery Service, Inc W Water 164.51 Sample Deliveries to Energy Labs
21 Energy Laboratories, Inc W Water 1,553.00 Waste Water Testing
22 Fastenal Parks/Elec/Wtr 447.32 Bolts, Gloves, Tape, Paint, Pipe
Straps, Nuts, Flags
23 Floyd’s Truck Center Sanitation 516.40 A/C Compressor
24 Fremont Motor Powell Electric 66.75 Plug Wires
25 Garland Light & Power Airport, W Water 2,713.46 Monthly Electric Bills
26 Graybar Electric Company Electric 72.18 Resetable Fuse
27 Hasler, Inc. Finance 800.00 Postage (Added to Meter)
28 HUB International Parks 65.00 Bobcat Toolcat Insurance
29 IIA Lifting Services, Inc Electric 2,020.99 Truck Inspections
30 J & S Greenhouse Parks 1,555.00 Annual Flowers
31 John Deere Financial Various 640.33 Cable Cutters, Mower Parts, Pulley,
Rope, Filters, Rakes, Straps
32 JP Masonary LLC Water 12,425.00 Water Dock Building
33 KLJ Engineering LLC Airport 3,500.00 Airport Master Plan Fee
34 Kois Brothers Equipment Sanitation 880.00 90 Gallon Rollout Dumpsters (8)
35 Lifeguard Store, The Aquatics 985.43 Pocket Mask, Gloves
36 LM Construction LLC Streets, W Wtr 4,305.00 PD Curb and Gutter
37 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various 4,032.12 Monthly Natural Gas Bills
38 Mountain West Computer Sanitation 79.96 Toner
39 Napa Autoparts Parks 56.57 Wiper Blades, Windshield Wash
40 Normont Equipment Waste Water 153.80 Leader Hose Sewer Jet
41 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 632.36 Batteries, Thread Lock, Belt,
Urethane, Oil, Filter, Gloves, Connector
42 On Target Ammunition LLC Police 2,459.69 Ammunition
43 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water 134.25 May Dig Tickets
44 Park County Clerk Administration 357.00 Vehicle Titles, Plats, Recording Fees
45 Park County Landfills Sanitation 37,334.70 Tipping Fees
46 Park County Weed & Pest Control District Parks 657.07 Herbicide
47 Point Architects, LLC Shop 2,067.00 City Shop Design Fees
48 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 786.61 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
49 Powell Economic Partnership, Inc Council 13,750.00 Final Request FY 22-23
50 Powell Lock Water 570.00 Door Lock
51 Powell Recreation District Council 2,500.00 Final Request FY 22-23
52 Powell Senior Citizens Ago-Go Council 6,250.00 Final Request FY 22-23
53 Powell Tribune Admin, Aquatics 2,983.02 Publishing & Advertising Fees
54 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation 5,866.42 May Recyling Fees Collected
55 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply, LLC Sani, Water 78.35 Gloves, Hex Bit Set
56 Production Machine Company Streets 560.95 Grader Welding
57 RDO Equipment Co Steets 5,152.95 Cutting Edges
58 Rimrock Tire Corp Aquatics 28.36 Flat Tire Repair
59 Ryan Brothers Trucking Sanitation 3,000.00 Cardboard Hauling Fees
60 Ryno’s Rental Streets 1,507.50 Trench Roller Rental
61 Sapp, Tim Council 145.41 Mileage SMP and WAM
62 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water 76,291.52 Water Usage & Tap Equivalents
63 State of Wyoming Dept of Revenue Aqua, Electric 15,079.97 Sales Tax Collected
64 TCT Various 804.14 Phone, Fax, Internet & TV
65 Team Lab Streets 1,140.00 Road Patch
66 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance 1,622.63 UB Postage & Processing Fees
67 Visa Various 13,262.42 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
68 White Ink Finance 34.12 Package Fees
69 WLEA-ADVTrng Police 186.00 Dorm Fee Alquist
70 Wyoming Assoc of Rural Water Systems Water 219.00 Water Conference Fee L Kary
71 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric 295,093.33 May Electric Bill
71 Youth Clubs of Park County Council 2,500.00 Final Request FY 22-23 21-Jun-23 $615,488.03
Publ., Tues., June 27, 2023
