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City Council Proceedings
November 15, 2021
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on November 15, 2021 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council President Tim Sapp called the meeting to order and the following were present: Council Members Floyd Young, Lesli Spencer, Steven Lensegrav, Zane Logan, and Geoff Hovivian. Absent Mayor John Wetzel. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, Police Chief Roy Eckerdt, Finance Director Kaela Nelson, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen and Deputy City Attorney Scott Kath.
Approval of Agenda: Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of November 1, 2021 minute: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: Councilman Young made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 PM: City of Powell Liquor License Renewals 2022 – Retail, Restaurant, Limited and Microbrewery Licenses. Attorney Kitchen opened the hearing 6:01 p.m., no comments, closed 6:02 p.m. Annual License Holder Review: Chief Eckerdt had no comments on the review for the past year. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve all Retail, Restaurant, Limited and Microbrewery License renewals for 2022 as presented, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Elks Lodge Request for On-Premise Consumption: Council President Sapp asked if this is annual, it will be upon renewals if requested by the limited licenses holders. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Life Saving Award: Chief Eckerdt presented Sergeant Alquist with a Life Saving Award. Committee Updates: Councilman Lensegrav Recreation Board. Ordinance No. 11, 2021: An Ordinance Granting to Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns, the Franchise and Right to Construct, Maintain and Operate, Within and Upon, In and Under the Streets, Alleys and Public Grounds of the City of Powell, Park County of Wyoming, A Gas Distribution System for Transmitting and distributing Natural or Manufactured Gas, or a Mixture of Both for Public and Private Use. Attorney Kath Read by title. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve on third and final reading, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Financial Audit Report FY 20/21: James B. Seckman with Seckman & Thomas CPA, PC presented the FY 20/21 audit summary and thanked Finance Director Nelson for a clean audit.
Acevedo Development Agreement New Life Church Lots 3-A and 4-A. Deputy Attorney Kath reviewed the agreement and assurance on infrastructure within 1 year after a building permit is applied for. The developer would like to begin construction of a home. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Affidavit of Certificate of Dedication Amended Plat of Water Tower West Addition: Administrator Thorington stated this is to correct language needed on the certificate. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Memorandum of Understanding Powell Economic Partnership: Administrator Thorington stated is annual MOU and no changes except the dates. Councilman Logan moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bid Award Squad Car: Administrator Thorington received one qualified bidder, Fremont Motors in Powell in the amount of $36,198 and with upfitting will be more than budgeted but at this time will not need a budget amendment. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. General Announcements: Administrator Thorington will be absent at the next meeting.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Hovivian moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Council President Sapp adjourned the regular meeting at 6:29p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
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City payments
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
1 Addison Construction Co Electric $11,440.71 Substation Const less Retainage 2 Aldrich’s Water $49.95 Roof Sealant
3 Alsco Administration $54.08 Mat & Mop Cleaning
4 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport $31.20 Monthly Communication Fees 5 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various $11,815.10 October Fuel Purchases
6 Big Horn COOP Marketing Association Parks $18.68 Gasket & Shovel
7 Blair’s Market Admin, Aqua $51.29 Powelloween Candy, Concession &
Household Supplies
8 Border States Electric Supply Electric $2,529.66 Caps, Bus Caps & Cabinet 9 Carquest Sanitation $156.20 12 V Batteries
10 City of Billings Sanitation $18,304.70 October Tipping Fees
11 Crum Electric Supply Electric $31.54 Penetrox
12 Custom Delivery Service, Inc Waste Water $126.00 Sample Deliveries Energy Labs 13 Dijulio Displays Parks $1,684.98 Christmas Lights
14 Eckerdt, Roy Police $49.17 Fuel Reimbursement
15 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water $811.00 Waste Water Testing
16 Engineering Design Associates Aquatics $375.00 Engineering PAC HVAC
17 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. #2697 Water $257.18 Curb Box Lids
18 Fremont Beverages, Inc. Aquatics $139.71 Concession Supplies
19 Fremont Motor Powell Police $302.00 Heater Parts & Wiring Harness 20 Garland Light & Power Airport, W Wat $1,206.00 Monthly Electric Bills
21 General Distributing Co Aquatics $492.77 CO2
22 Hartford, The Various $1,390.32 Monthly LTD Benefit
23 HDR Engineering Inc. Electric $9,503.03 Substation Engineering
24 Interstate Tire Service Inc. Streets $106.95 Roller Tire Repair
25 John Deere Financial Various $1,885.58 Hitch Pin, Socket Set, FR Clothing,
Tank Heater & Work Shirts 26 Joy of Creative Stitchery, The Police $222.00 Sewing Services for Uniforms 27 Leisure In Montana Aquatics $5,702.04 Chlorine & Acid
28 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various $5,860.00 Monthly Natural Gas Bills
29 Mountain West Computer Various $314.32 UPS, Coffee, Calendar, Ink, Surge
Arrestor, Router, Mouse & HDMI 30 MT Waterworks & Irrigation Water $2,557.14 Pipe Couplings
31 Napa Auto Parts Various $267.67 Battery, Filters, Panel Clips, Bulb,
Gasket & Primer
32 National Band & Tag Company Police $131.11 Dog Tags
33 Norco Inc Parks $466.25 Tissue, Soap, Bags & L40 Towels 34 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Police $57.47 Seat Covers, Mats & Car Wash Soap 35 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water $39.00 October Dig Tickets
36 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various $237.39 Hardware, Batteries, LED Lamps,
Sander & Wire
37 Powell Economic Partnership, Inc Council $3,050.00 Chamber Bucks for Recognition 38 Powell Tribune Various $1,760.98 Oct Publishing & Advertising Fees 39 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation $5,162.96 October Recycling Fees Collected 40 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply, LLC Parks, Water $34.05 Hose Couplers & Turkish Towels 41 Production Machine Company Various $439.33 Repair Stump Shaver, Build New
Hose & D-Rings
42 Quality Propane Service, Inc. Police $9.35 Propane
43 Rawhide Mechanical, Inc Aquatics $12,871.80 Pay Application #1 PAC Rooftop Unit 44 Rimrock Tire Sanitation $232.85 Recap Tire
45 Ryno’s Rental Parks $452.25 Air Compressor Rental
46 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics $100.00 November Pest Control
47 Seckman PAC, P.C James B Finance $20,000.00 Annual & Specific Audit
48 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water $68,517.18 October Water Fees
49 State of Wyoming Dept of Revenue Aqua, Elec $14,656.65 October Sales Tax Collected 50 TCT Various $1,099.82 Phone, Fax, Internet & TV 51 Tyler Technologies Inc Muni Court $4,701.00 Annual Subscription INCODE
52 USA Blue Book Water $238.57 Chlorine Tester & Lifter Hooks
53 Visa Various $8,909.63 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts 54 Vision West, Inc. Police $263.12 Polo Shirts, Hats & Embroidery 55 Warren Transport Sanitation $6,190.95 Trash Hauling Fees
56 Western Collision Police $325.00 Towing Fees for Case Work
57 White Ink Police $110.00 Business Cards A Macias & D Salters 58 Wyo Conference of Building Officials Inspection $150.00 Conference Registration B Hubbard 59 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric $297,116.68 October Electric Bill
16-Nov-21 $525,059.36
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