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City Council Proceedings
August 19, 2024
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on August 19, 2024, 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, Steven Lensegrav, Zane Logan, Geoff Hovivian and Lesli Spencer. City Officials: Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Scott Kolpitcke and City Attorney Alexa Rolin. Approval of Agenda: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of August 5, 2024 Minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #39. 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. Request for Street Closure Powell Library 3rd and Clark Street: Groathouse Construction is requesting an extended closure on 3rd and Clark Street to include the parking spaces to allow for the demo and construction of the new Powell Library. Rob Bauer and Andrea Richardson spoke on public safety and the ability to keep the work site safe for the public. This request is for the entirety of the project up to 2 years in addition to the alley being closed for 4 weeks during the construction period. Councilman Hovivian discussed concern on kids starting back to school and taking up parking spaces. Can be complaint driven and come back to council if an issue arises. County Commissioner Scott Mangold spoke on the need to use the area for staging to save time during the construction. Mayor Wetzel was concerned with truck traffic through the alley. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve the request for the parking spaces for up to 2 years and the alley for up to 4 weeks, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Request for Waiver of Banner Fees: Carli Otto spoke on behalf of Homesteader Museum requesting a banner permit for 2 weeks with permit fee waived. Homesteader Days is Sept. 13th and 14th. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the request to waive banner fees, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Lensegrav Rec Board, Councilman Sapp Shoshone Pipeline.
4th Quarter Revenues and Expenses: Administrator Thorington discussed the revenues showing pending grants not spent and repayment of sales tax to the state; expenses under due to projects not complete, contract changes and staffing. Division Street Storm Drainage Discussion: Proposed agreement between Northwest Community College and the City of Powell discussed by Administrator Thorington with added language reviewed by staff and attorneys. The City has 2 projects ready to go one with the use of a retention basin on site at NWC and one without. Councilman Young asked to compare the costs difference and Travis Conklin with Engineering Associates spoke on the projects pricing overall similar and the benefit of the retention pond vs just putting in the storm drain to take to the Elk Basin storm drain line. Explained the benefit to the college of the retention basin and being able to use for future development with the current city code requiring water retention. Councilman Lensegrav asked the potential for the basin to become a bog and Mr. Conklin indicated it would be minimal and could be offset by design. Councilman Logan asked if the attorneys would be able to contact NWC to discuss softening language and adding additional language referencing governmental immunity and claims act. Councilman Logan moved to table the agreement to the next meeting Sept. 3rd and gave direction to legal to work on the language within the agreement, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, TABLED to Sept. 3, 2024.
Related Services Agreement PCSD#1 Adaptive PE: Administrator Thorington discussed annual agreement. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve an authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting; Councilman Young moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:38 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
City of Powell payments
1 Alberta, Aimee E Electric 296.04 Solar Credit FY 23-24
2 Aldrich’s Parks 17.99 Acrylic Sheet
3 Alsco Various 234.32 Mat Cleaning & Deodorizers
4 Altec Industries Inc. Electric 5,058.72 Bucket Truck Liner & Repairs
5 Ascent Aviation Group Airport 27,363.28 100 LL Fuel & Monthly Comm Fees
6 Association Of Public Treasurers Finance 159.00 Annual Membership
7 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various 15,114.75 July Fuel Purchases
8 Blair’s Market Electric 15.49 Coffee
9 Bobcat of the Bighorn Basin Various 10,650.00 Skidsteer, Toolcat & Excavator
10 Border States Electric Supply Electric 522.95 Bladed Plate, Poly Carb, Washers &
Connectors
11 Bradford Supply Company Water 18.07 Sand Paper
12 CardConnect Aquatics 581.27 Credit Card Processing Fees
13 Charter Communications Various 109.98 Backup Internet Service
14 Coffman Associates, Inc. Airport 21,896.00 June & July Engineering Fees
15 Croell Inc Paving Division Streets 1,111.80 Asphalt
16 Crum Electric Supply Electric 66.90 PVC
17 Davis, Dennis Electric 3.50 Solar Credit FY 23-24
18 DrivePayments Water 148.27 Credit Card Processing Fees
19 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water 375.00 Waste Water Testing
20 FR Wear Electric 525.92 FR Clothes
21 Fremont Beverages, Inc. Aquatics 104.00 CO2
22 Fremont Motor Powell Electric 506.75 Radiator
23 Garhart, Martin Electric 1.37 Solar Credit FY 23-24
24 Garland Light & Power Airport, W Wat 1,676.58 Electric Bills
25 General Distributing Company Aquatics 2,751.00 CO2
26 Griffin, Harry J Electric 6.10 Solar Credit FY 23-24
27 Hartford, The Various 1,500.31 Monthly LTD Benefit
28 HUB International Parks, Streets 92.00 New Trucks Insurance Premium
29 Inland Potable Services, Inc. Water 3,150.00 Water Tower Cleaning
30 John Deere Financial Various 1,890.25 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
31 Keele Sanitation Parks 132.50 Portable Restroom & Cleaning Fees
32 Kimball Midwest Electric 905.24 Blade, Paint & Tape
33 Kois Brothers Equipment Sanitation 8,168.08 Cylinders, Arm Pin, Camera & Valve
34 Magill, Andrew A Sanitation 350.00 Mowing Services Snow Removal Lot
35 Midco Diving & Marine Services, Inc. Water 325.00 Tank Inspection Report & Video
36 Midland Implement Company, Inc Parks 737.89 Elbow, Sprinklers & Parts
37 Miller, Jeffrey Electric 800.73 Solar Credit FY 23-24
38 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various 2,703.97 Natural Gas Bills
39 National Testing Network Police 120.00 Dispatch Testing Fees
40 Nickelson, William Electric 2.28 Solar Credit FY 23-24
41 Nickles, Lloyd Electric 75.23 Solar Credit FY 23-24
42 Norco Inc Parks 146.02 Multi-Purpose Cleaner
43 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 892.86 Connector, Bulbs, Blower, Wrench, Filters
& Oil
44 Office Shop, The Police 101.33 Copy Fees
45 One-Call of Wyoming Electric, Water 75.00 Dig Ticket Fees
46 Park County Landfills Sanitation 33,339.85 Solid Waste Tipping Fees
47 Plaza Diane Electric 75.07 Solar Credit FY 23-24
48 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 381.10 Misc. Purchases for Various Department
49 Powell Tribune Various 2,596.65 Advertising & Publishing Fees
50 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation 6,170.08 Recycling Fees Collected
51 Print With Kelly Police 244.18 Letter Head & Door Hangers
52 Quality Propane Service, Inc. Sanitation 52.26 Propane
53 Rimrock Tire Corp Sanitation 4,563.02 Tires
54 Rocky Mountain Fire Systems Sanitation 180.00 Alarm Monitoring
55 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics 100.00 Pest Control
56 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water 79,959.90 Water Usage & Tap Fees
57 SimpliVerified Parks 76.27 Background Check
58 Stanard & Associates, Inc. Police 240.00 Officer Tests
59 State of WY Department of Revenue Various 16,783.54 Sales Tax Collected
60 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance 1,771.99 UB Postage, Processing, Maintenance
Fees
61 Virtual Academy Police 345.00 Virtual 911 Training Academy
62 Visa Various 17,019.36 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
63 WESCO Receivables Corp Airport, Elec 5,991.91 Taps, Fuse Link, Connector Stud, Lamps
& Bore Pipe
64 White Ink Police 38.73 Postage Fees
65 WPCI Various 91.28 Drug Testing Fees
66 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric 419,689.03 July Electric Charges
67 Wyo Office of State Lands & Invest Airport, H2O 33,354.90 Annual Payments 20-Aug-24 734,547.86
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