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City Council Proceedings
October 3, 2022
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on October 3, 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, Zane Logan, Steven Lensegrav and Lesli Spencer; Absent Councilman Geoff Hovivian. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Sandee Kitchen and Electric Supt. Steven Franck. Approval of Agenda: Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of September 19, 2022 minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: Councilman Sapp abstained #39. Councilman Logan 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.
Request Electric Vehicle Charging 155 N. Clark St.: Andrew Rose, PE, Owner of HI-Q addressed the council regarding a proposed EV Charging station at 155 N. Clark St. on the sidewalk directly in front of the business; a typical stop is 3-4 hours. Mayor Wetzel asked if he has spoke to planning & zoning, and not at this time; picture of the proposed EV charger shown on the right-of-way. Administrator Thorington indicated it is not currently allowable in the public right-of-way; Mayor Wetzel addressed concerns of a trip hazard and Councilwoman Spencer asked what the cities liability. Administrator Thorington indicated currently other businesses are not allowed to have merchandise on the sidewalk. Mayor Wetzel would like to hear planning and zoning’s input is and Councilman Lensegrav indicated it would take an ordinance change. Mr. Rose did not see a conflict with a trip hazard and conduit would be under the sidewalk. Administrator Thorington stated it would be better served on private property not in the right-of-way and Councilman Logan agreed. Council would like to see what planning & zoning recommends. Request to Purchase 3rd Amended Plat Gateway West Addition Lot 19, adjacent to Yellowstone Motors. Anthony Brownlee, owner of Yellowstone Motors addressed the council on the upcoming dealership requirements for current manufacturers with electric vehicle charging, as well as, the addition of Hummer. Would like to expand the business to accommodate and would have input from the manufactures as well as customer flow to determine layout and the purchase of the adjacent lot would help in expansion. Electric Supt. Steve Franck asked what load requirements and how many chargers would they be installing and if available to the public. Mr. Brownlee indicated for hummer would have 1 fast and 1 slow in the shop and one of each on the lot to start. Other manufacturers would have EV requirements also and may be made available to the public. Mayor Wetzel stated if the council moves forward, they would need to request staff to get an appraisal, meet advertising requirements and public hearing with the intent to sell properties.
Councilman Logan moved to request an appraisal be done on both Lots 18 and 19 of the 3rd Amended Plat Gateway West Addition, and advertise for a public hearing when they are done, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Request Albertson’s extension of non-operational liquor license extraordinary Circumstances: Eric Holzer spoke on the request for an extension letter submitted and the timeline for materials needed to open the Albertson’s store. HVAC units were pushed back until January and the switchboard alternatives would take longer to retrofit than the original lead times on new. Councilman Logan moved to extend the non-operational license until Dec 2023 for Albertson’s, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Committee Updates: Councilwoman Spencer Golf Board.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Lensegrav moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:27 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
City payments
PAYROLL CLAIMS 1 AFLAC Dependent Childcare $516.66 Payroll Deductions
2 AFLAC Insurance Premiums $2,435.38 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical $3,083.52 Payroll Deductions
4 Internal Revenue Service $74,900.65 FICA
5 MASA Medical Air Services Assn $741.00 Payroll Deductions
6 Great West Retirement Service $10,589.49 Deferred Compensation
7 WY Department of Workforce Services $18,185.32 Workers Compensation
8 Wyoming Retirement System $53,678.22 Retirement Contribution
9 California State Disbursement $996.92 Child Support Health Benefit Plan $97,400.00 Plan Benefit TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $262,527.16 TOTAL PAID WAGES IN SEPTEMBER 2022 $258,021.37
10 4T Services LLC Police 400.00 Scoped Rifle Course Alquist
11 Agri Industries Inc & Sax Electric Parks 46.22 Pipe Lube
12 Aldrich’s Parks, Sani 176.66 Concrete & Ladder
13 AT&T Mobility IT 134.72 Cell Phone Charges Admin & IT
14 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assoc Streets 1,169.46 Cutting Wheels, Towels & Tires
15 Big Valley Painting Sanitation 3,090.00 Trim Painting Services on Old
Sanitation Shop
16 Bradford Supply Company Various 156.85 Fitting, Cement, Ball Valve, Pipe
Fitting & Coupler
17 Colorado Time Systems Aquatics 594.00 Push Button Back-up Timers
18 Energy Laboratories, Inc Water, WW 1,271.00 Water & Waste Water Testin
19 Fastenal Elec, Water 186.92 Batteries & Marking Paint Wands
20 Fremont Motor Powell Police 36,198.00 2022 Dodge Charger
21 General Distributing Company Aquatics 150.00 CO2 Tank Rental
22 Graybar Electric Company Electric 1,003.89 Polaris Taps & Lamps
23 Hasler, Inc. Finance 2,500.00 Metered Postage
24 Kleen Pipe, LLC Waste Water 10,847.13 Sewer & Drain Line Cleaning
25 Mid-American Research Chemical Parks 299.05 Deodorants
26 Mountain West Computer Streets 373.96 Printer ink
27 Napa Auto Parts Various 546.55 Headlights, Batteries, Filters &
Impact Screwdriver
28 Northwest Rural Water District Airport, W Wat 164.75 Monthly Water Fees
29 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Shop 15.83 Filter
30 Office Shop, The Police 61.17 Copy Machine Fees
31 Park County Court Treatment Council 4,000.00 Special Funding
32 Park County Weed & Pest Control Parks 277.32 Herbicide
33 Petty Cash Finance, Parks 31.76 Shovel Handle & Certified USPS
34 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 246.67 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
35 Powell Recreation District Council 2,500.00 Special Funding
36 Rimrock Tire Corp Sanitation 117.75 Flat Tire Repair & Tire Rotation
37 Rocky Mountain Power Waste Water 185.56 Road 6 Pump Fees
38 Safeguard Business Systems Finance 713.29 General Fund Checks
39 Sapp, Tim Council 16.25 Mileage Reimbursement for Pipeline
Meeting
40 TCT Various 983.61 Phone, Fax, Internet & TV
41 Verizon Wireless Various 1,208.79 Monthly Cell Phone Bill & 2 Phones
42 Wild West Construction Streets 92,000.00 2022 Chip Seal Project
43 Wyo Office of State Lands & Invest Water 23,648.67 Annual Loan Payment Total Claims: $185,315.83
Publ., Tues., Oct. 11, 2022
Publ., Tues., Oct. 11, 2022
