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City Council Proceedings
November 1, 2021
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on November 1, 2021 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 and Deputy City Attorney Scott Kath. Approval of Agenda: Councilman Young moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of October 18, 2021 minute: Councilman Sapp moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: Councilman Sapp abstained #48. Councilman Lensegrav made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Logan Recycle Board and Councilman Young YCan.
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. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve on second reading, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. 1st Qtr. Revenue and Expenses: Administrator Thorington discussed revenue is still up overall for sales tax. Expenses for Streets, Airport and Sanitation are for equipment or projects paid and will even out over the year; Electric is up with costs of upgrading the substation. Electric Meter Truck Bid: Administrator Thorington recommended sole bidder Fremont Motors of Powell in the amount of $27,978. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. General Announcements: Administrator Thorington updated on power outage Nov. 1st.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Hovivian moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:11p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk
City payments
PAYROLL CLAIMS
1 AFLAC Dependent Childcare $933.32 Payroll Deductions
2 AFLAC Insurance Premiums $2,007.08 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical $3,549.28 Payroll Deductions
4 Internal Revenue Service $71,826.02 FICA
5 MASA Medical Air Services Assn $570.00 Payroll Deductions
6 Great West Retirement Service $6,624.62 Deferred Compensation
7 WY Department of Workforce Services $- Workers Compensation
8 Wyoming Retirement System $51,298.93 Retirement Contribution
9 Health Benefit Plan $98,800.00 Plan Benefit TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $235,609.25
TOTAL PAID WAGES IN OCTOBER 2021: $250,136.64 10 360 Office Solutions Aquatics 112.00 Monthly Copy Machine Fees
11 Alsco Admin, Police 134.05 Mat and Mop Cleaning
12 AT&T Mobility Administration 133.98 Monthly Wireless Bill
13 Big Horn County Solid Waste Sanitation 175.00 Large Appliance Tipping Fees
14 Blair’s Market Police 31.55 Aluminum Pans & Disinfecting Wipes
15 Border States Electric Supply Electric 14,766.00 Bypass Switch
16 CardConnect Aquatics 220.08 September Credit Card Fees
17 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 24,171.43 Monthly Utility Fees
18 Dick Jones Trucking Sanitation 2,300.00 Cardboard Hauling Fees
19 DrivePayments Water 70.10 September Credit Card Fees
20 Engineering Associates ARPA Fund 2,658.48 Engineering Fees on Div. St Storm Drain Project 21 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water 238.00 Waste Water Testing
22 Fastenal Electric 87.86 Hardware
23 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Water 520.53 Couplings
24 General Distributing Co Aquatics 2,041.80 CO2 & Tank Rental Fees
25 Graybar Electric Company Electric 2,145.18 Lamps
26 Griffin, Allen D Sanitation 119.00 Work Boots
27 Intermountain Motor Sales Inc. Aquatics 416.54 Bearings for Motor Rebuild
28 John Deere Financial Various 624.74 Antifreeze, Gloves, Drill, Isolator, Head Lamps & 16” Bar
29 Joy of Creative Stitchery, The Police 71.00 Sewing Services for Uniform Patches
30 Kustom Signals, Inc Police 435.30 In Car Video Repair
31 Lincoln Aquatics Aquatics 672.48 Reagents
32 Market at Powell, The Administration 28.06 Coffee
33 Mid-American Rsrch Chem. Waste Water 118.75 Hotsy Soap
34 Midland Implement Co., Inc Parks 694.49 Sprinklers
35 Mountain West Computer Various 443.68 UPS’s, Binder Dividers, Adding Machine & Printer Ink
36 Napa Auto Parts Various 249.28 Battery, Belt, Switch, Bulb, Radiator Cap & Lift Support
37 Northwest College Council 5,000.00 Paint The Town Red Special Funding
38 Northwest Rural Water District Airport, W Wat 158.90 Monthly Water Fees
39 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 123.19 Washer Fluid, Strut Rods & Cabin Filter
40 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Aqua, Parks 13.58 Tire Repair Kit & Silicone Grease
41 Production Machine Company Various 301.25 Bolts, Frost Clip Material & Lathe Work 42 Quill Admin, Police 88.56 Plates, Forks, Knives & Pledge
43 Real Deal Plumbing, The LLC Sanitation 312.40 Replace Valve on Urinal
44 Rimrock Tire Sani, Streets 374.08 Tire & Flat Tire Repairs
45 Rocky Mountain Power Waste Water 25.62 Rd 6 Pump Fees
46 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics 100.00 Monthly Pest Control
47 Sanders Plumbing & Heating Administration 288.00 Winterize Plaza Diane
48 Sapp, Tim Council 14.56 Mileage Reimbursement SMP
49 Spencer Smith Construction, LLC Water 480.00 Remove Meter Pit
50 Team Lab Streets 847.50 Road Patch Mix
51 US. Foods Aquatics 873.06 Household & Concession Supplies
52 Verizon Wireless Various 2,664.65 Oct. Cell Phone Bill & New iPhone’s Admin & IT
53 WAM-WCCA Electric 2,500.00 Quarterly Payment on Bent St LED Upgrade
54 Warren Transport Sanitation 9,620.49 Trash Hauling Fees
55 WPCI Various 75.00 Policy Assurance Update Fee
56 Wyoming Financial Insurance Airport 1,086.00 Annual Courtesy Car Insurance Premium Total Claims: $78,626.20
Publ., Tues., Nov. 9, 2021
