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City Council Proceedings
September 21, 2020
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on September 21, 2020 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Wetzel called the meeting to order and the following were present: Mayor John Wetzel, Council Members Tim Sapp, Floyd Young, Scott Mangold, Lesli Spencer and Steven Lensegrav. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, Deputy Attorney Scott Kath, DPW Ben Hubbard and Water/Wastewater Supt. Ty McConnell. Approval of Agenda: Councilman Young moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of September 21, 2020 minutes: Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Councilman Mangold abstained #30. Councilwoman Spencer 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.
Catering permit WYOld West Brewery Sept. 26th at the Fairgrounds. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Catering permit K-Bar Sept. 26th at the Fairgrounds. Councilman Mangold moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Floyd, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Request to amend code section 6.04.030 & 6.08.080 to allow for state or federal slaughter and meat processing. Rebekah Burns, Executive Director of PEP addressed the council on the proposed project with information on property zoning and needed code changes. David Peterson, Co-owner of Proud Cut in Cody, gave plans to renovate property at 887 E North St. to a slaughter and meat processing facility with certifications by the State and USDA with interest in Wyoming Beef Production for purchase at local restaurants and potential intrastate sales. Potential for 8-14 new jobs and looking to slaughter up to 30 cattle per week. Councilman Sapp asked if had looked outside of City Limits, Mayor Wetzel asked about a plan to address smell and noise and potential effects on the City’s sewer lagoons. Staff has discussed with city engineers and will continue discussions on rules for discharge into sewer and regulations. Councilman Young addressed concerns on having multiple slaughter facilities in the city; Ms. Burns spoke to the process it takes to have a slaughter and processing plant. Administrator Thorington if they knew what other cities or towns allow for slaughter in city limits. Mayor Wetzel asked staff to look into see what we can do to make this work with the City’s best interested and address the concerns of the council. Ms. Burns stated they are looking into CARES Act funding for this and would have a Dec. 31, 2020 deadline to use that funding source. Deputy Attorney Kath recommended title 16 and title 17 be reviewed to see if changes need to be made and the effects this would have on those code sections. Councilwoman Spencer asked if they have talked with the county on the use of their sewer lagoons.
Committee Updates: Councilman Lensegrav Golf Board and Councilman Young YCAN Board. Resolution No. 14, 2020: A Resolution Obligating One Percent General Purpose Tax for Essential Services and Capital Expenditures Only. Councilman Young moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Shoopman No. 3A Subdivision Agreement: before the council for approval. Deputy Attorney Kath stated it has current bond amount and park funds in lieu of land. Councilman Sapp asked if this value is still what other towns do and the City needs to assess this procedure. Councilman Mangold moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures for the Shoopman No. 3A Subdivision Agreement, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Wyoming Water and Wastewater Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement: Administrator Thorington informed council there is no cost to the City and is included in the vulnerability assessment by the EPA. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Operation and Maintenance Agreement Powell Economic Partnership (PEP) 3 year agreement. Councilman Mangold moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
General Announcements: Administrator Thorington informed Council tennis court resurfacing is finished and waiting for the surface to cure to re-open, storm drain on Avenue D is wrapping up and thanked to the Electric Dept. for help with the fire at the bus barn. Councilman Young asked about the ward vacancy and is in process.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Mangold moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:59 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk
City payments
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
1 2M Company Parks $124.37 Riser Extensions & Freight
2 360 Office Solutions Various $64.92 Aug 20 Copy Fees
3 Absaroka Construction LLC Water $2,490.00 Sidewalk Repair
4 Aldrich’s Various $361.47 Tiles, Spray Foam, Shims, PVC
5 Alsco Administration $52.50 Mat & Mop Cleaning
6 Aqua Flow International Inc. Aquatics $1,737.15 Maint Agreement, Trans Fees (4412)
7 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport $31.20 Monthly Communication Fee
8 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various $7,997.37 August Fuel Purchases
9 Berkadia Commercial Mortgage Wastewater $46,620.00 Final Bond Payment
10 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assoc Parks $860.00 Tires & Tire Disposal
11 Big Horn Redi Mix Parks, Water $1,288.00 Sand Slurry, Concrete for Repairs
12 Border States Electric Supply Electric $3,177.81 Voltage Detector, Arrestors, Covers
13 Bradford Supply Company Water $34.42 4” PVC Couplers
14 Carquest Sani, Streets $42.64 Hydrant Hose for Striper, Air Fitting
15 CED Electric $195.88 #12 Wire
16 City of Billings Sanitation $19,096.65 August Tipping Fee
17 Civil Air Patrol Magazine Police $95.00 Advertising Fees
18 Custom Delivery Service, Inc Wastewater $103.52 Lagoon Sample Shipping
19 Dooley Enterprises, Inc Police $1,154.00 Ammunition
20 DrivePayments Water $84.56 Water Dock Credit Card Fees
21 Fastenal Various $282.90 Cleaning Supplies, Paint & Flags
22 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. #2697 Water $2,193.89 Water Meter Loops
23 Fremont Beverages, Inc. Aquatics $110.90 Cups
24 Garland Light & Power Airport, WWater $1,747.48 Aug 20 Electric Bills
25 General Distributing Co Aquatics $285.14 CO2 and Service Charge
26 Gullion, Willis C Streets $120.00 Work Boots
27 Hali-Brite, Inc Electric $425.44 Motor, Gearbox, Pulley
28 Intermountain Slurry Seal Streets, Capital $369,280.18 Slurry Seal
29 John Deere Financial Parks, Streets $364.08 Hammer, Edger Blades, Chain,
Hooks, Pins
30 KPOW Sanitation $120.00 Mosquito Prevention ADs
31 Legal & Liability Risk Mngmt Inst Police $295.00 Course Fee R Eckerdt
32 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various $1,764.67 Gas Bills
33 Mountain West Computer Various $1,393.38 Monitor, SD Cards, Paper, Server, Ink
34 Napa Auto Parts Police, Shop $357.63 Battery, Gloves, Socket, Cleaner
35 National Merchant Alliance Aquatics $258.48 Monthly CC Process Fees
36 Nickles, Llyod Electric $68.97 WMPA Net Metering Credit
37 Norco Inc Parks $207.00 Toilet Tissue, Mop, Repellant Wipes
38 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water $36.75 Aug 20 Dig Tickets
39 Pace Setters LLC Wastewater $500.00 Shipping-Manhole
40 Park County Landfills Sanitation $462.80 August Tipping Fees
41 Plaza Diane Electric $90.00 WMPA Net Metering Credit
42 Post & Associates Police $1,075.00 Testing Fees
43 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various $396.82 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
44 Powell Electric Electric $19.96 Box Adapters
45 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation $5,050.26 August Recycle Fees
46 Print With Kelly Police $156.06 PPD Envelopes
47 Pro-Vision Inc Police $349.00 HD Body Camera
48 Rimrock Tire Parks, Sani $34.62 Tire Repair
49 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics $100.00 Sept Pest Control
50 Sage Civil Engineering Airport $27,340.00 Taxiway Design, Construction, &
Bidding
51 Salas, Rogelio Water $120.00 Work Boots
52 Sanders Plumbing & Heating Parks, Water $423.64 Toilet Repair, Curb Stop, Meter Loop
53 Sherwin Williams Streets $131.49 Striper Pump Repair Kit
54 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water $74,456.30 August Water Usage & Tap Fees
55 State of Wyoming Aquatic, Elec $17,880.18 Aug Sales Tax Collected
56 TCT Various $1,059.38 Phone, Fax, Internet, TV
57 Titan Machinery Electric, Water $1,252.05 Bag Filters
58 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance $84.75 Aug Utility Billing Proc, & Postage
59 Visa Various $9,588.88 Misc. Purchases for Various Depts
60 Warren Transport Sanitation $10,213.70 Trash Hauling Fees
61 Wesco Electric $15,171.34 Drill, 120V Photocontrol, Camera
62 White Ink Water $40.16 Water Sample Shipping
63 WPCI Various $88.02 Monthly Drug Testing Fees
64 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric $395,225.72 August Electrical Bill
65 Wyo Office of State Lands & Invest Water $23,648.67 Annual Loan Payments
22-Sep-20 $1,049,882.15
Publ., Tues., Sept. 29, 2020
