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City of Powell minutes
City Council Proceedings
December 2, 2024
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on December 2, 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, Geoff Hovivian and Lesli Spencer. Absent Councilman Zane Logan. City Officials: Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, Aquatics Supervisor Angela Frank and City Attorney Scott Kolpitcke. Approval of Agenda: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of November 18, 2024 Minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: Councilman Lensegrav made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Request for Fireworks: Jan 4th at the Fairgrounds made by Roseanne Spiering, she spoke on the permit and would like to set 3-4 cake fireworks and sparklers between 8-10 p.m. in the gravel area of the fairgrounds. They have received permission from the county already. Discussion on time. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve the permit for January 4, 2025, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Park County Travel Council Gateway Signs: Mayor Wetzel spoke on new entry way signage for Powell and the Travel Council has mocked designs. Administrator Thorington presented designs and discussion “Powell” being backlit. Council preferred option #2 with Heart Mountain and would like to get a proof with coloring similar to option 3 and 4. Councilman Hovivian moved to work with design option #2 and bring back color options, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Pool Resurfacing Bid: Administrator Thorington discussed the bid and options of paint vs plaster. Budget was $200,000 and lowest bid is $329,255. Discussion on current budget and other capital items or look to defer this project and move the roof from next fiscal year in the capital improvement plan to this fiscal year. Councilman Lensegrav asked if the liner would be ok until the following fiscal year. Aquatics Supervisor Frank indicated it would and the PAC would like to do the floor resurfacing and the liner during the same year so the closure is not extended 2 years in a row. The PAC would do a regular 2 week closure this year if they did not do these projects and then put in the budget for the following fiscal year with approval. Councilwoman Spencer moved to reject all bids, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Lensegrav moved to move the PAC roof project to the current fiscal year and keep additional smaller projects that can be completed, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 12, 2024: Capital Asset Management Policy – Administrator Thorington explained the policy and updating of the policy to bring capital items from $5,000 to $15,000 with recommendations from the Auditor and Finance Director. The Resolution established the purpose and determined the standard for capital asset. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve Resolution 12, 2024, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. General Announcements: Administrator Thorington reminded of the Legislative Dinner in Cody Dec. 5th.
Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting; Councilman Hovivian moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:26 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
City of Powell payments
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
1 ABC Tree, LLC Electric 4,550.00 Tree Trimming/Line Clearance
2 Absaroka Door Electric 140.00 Angle Iron
3 AT&T Mobility Admin, PD 231.35 Monthly Cell Phone Fees
4 Autoworks Auto Sales Inc. Police 1,354.50 TPS Sensor & Tires
5 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assoc Sanitation 23.96 Gloves
6 Blair’s Market Aquatics 17.50 Chips for Concessions
7 Border States Electric Supply Electric 5,933.85 Shotgun, Transformer Pads, ACSR Jaw &
Meter Seals
8 Bradford Supply Company Airport 78.81 Pipe Parts
9 Brando, Tiffany Admin 32.16 Mileage Park Co. Cody, WY
10 Carquest Streets 5.84 3/8 Hex Bit
11 CGRS, INC Airport 1,165.00 Annual Compliance Testing
12 Charter Communications Various 109.98 Backup Internet Service
13 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 22,069.04 Monthly Utility Fees
14 Crum Electric Supply Electric 67.71 Junction Boxes & Clamp
15 Energy Laboratories, Inc Water, W Wat 1,016.00 Testing Fees
16 Fastenal Parks, Sani 87.85 Bolts, Nuts & Washers
17 Floyd’s Truck Center Water 818.28 Truck Seat
18 General Distributing Company Aquatics 150.00 Tank Rental Fees
19 Ginest, Melissa Police 326.96 Mileage Reimburse Casper Conference
20 Graybar Electric Company Aquatics 4,265.35 Water Pumps Replaced
21 Griffis Quality Fencing Streets 35.50 Chain Link Post
22 Northwest Rural Water District Arpt, W Wat 187.50 Monthly Water Fees
23 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 503.62 Filters, Towels, Primer & Headlights
24 Park County Treasurer Various 38,523.41 Annual Property Taxes
25 Plaza Diane Council 13,200.00 FY 24-25 Special Request
26 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 319.33 Batteries, Tape, Hardware, Soap, Clamps
& Lights
27 Powell Golf Club, The Golf Course 59,937.05 FY 24-25 Repairs/Maint. & Golf Carts
28 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply Water 590.00 Hood, Gloves, Tools, Grinder & Torch Kit
29 Pro-Vision Inc Police 97.40 Battery Replacement
30 Quality Propane Service, Inc. Waste Water 588.40 Propane, Weed Burner & Torch
31 Rocky Mountain Power Waste Water 22.97 RD 6 Pump Fees
32 Roselli Cleaning Services LLC Various 4,940.00 Monthly Cleaning Fees
33 Shoshone Irrigation District Various 5,289.52 Annual Assessment Fees
34 Smooth Edge Water 8,500.00 Street Repair at S. Jones & Monroe
35 Stanard & Associates, Inc. Police 49.00 Online Officer Testing Fees
36 US. Foods Aquatics 867.55 Soap, Trays, Toilet Tissue & Concession
Supplies
37 Verizon Wireless Various 917.11 Monthly Cell Phone Charges
38 White Ink Electric 288.00 Door Hangers
39 Wyo Office of State Lands & Invest Electric 161,576.05 Substation Loan Payment
Total Claims: 338,876.55
Publ., Thurs., Dec. 12, 2024
