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City minutes
City Council Proceedings
January 6, 2025
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025 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 and Geoff Hovivian. Incoming Councilman Troy Bray. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando, City Attorney Alexa Rolin and Building Official Ben Hubbard. Unfinished Business of Current Seated Council: Approval of December 16, 2024 minutes: Councilman Floyd moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Bills and Claims: Councilman Sapp abstained #54. 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.
Oath of Office: City Clerk Brando gave the Oath of Office to Mayor John Wetzel and Councilmembers Floyd Young, Geoff Hovivian and Troy Bray. Approval of Agenda: Attorney Rolin asked to amend the agenda to add a Conflict of Interest Waiver between the City and Park Co. School District #1 to review an agreement for a work experience under Legal. Councilman Logan moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Logan Powell Valley Recycling. Mayoral Appointments: City Attorney - Mayor Wetzel recommended to re-appoint of Copenhaver, Kolpitcke and Kitchen Law Firm and approval of the Contract. City Clerk Brando stated the appointment would be two years according to the Charter Ordinance and the contract is for one year. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve the appointment of CKKK Attorney’s and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Municipal Judge – Mayor Wetzel recommended to re-appointment of Bret T. Allred requested approval of contract. City Clerk Brando clarified this is a two-year appointment and contract and moved from a W4 employee to a contract with invoice. Councilman Logan moved to approve Bret T. Allred as Municipal Judge and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Final Plat Cottonwood Village Subdivision Phase 2: Owner, Chad Harvell spoke on the 2nd phase of the development project to be consistent with current phase completed. Administrator Thorington indicated it has been approved by both DRC and Planning & Zoning. Councilman Hovivian asked how many phases planned, and Mr. Harvell indicated 4 phases at this time with 15 acres remaining to develop. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Waiver of Conflict of Interest: for CKKK Attorneys in regards to the City of Powell and Park County School District #1 to allow work on an agreement for work experience student. Councilman Logan moved to approve the waiver and authorize all necessary signatures for the work experience program once reviewed by legal, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. HDR Contract Amendment: Administrator Thorington spoke on the amendment for HDR and they are the engineers for the city electrical substation and work on reclosures, term is through 2026. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
General Announcements: City Clerk Brando reminded Council of a scheduled work session Jan 20th at 4:30pm for orientation.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Hovivian moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Bray, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:16 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
City of Powell warrants
PAYROLL CLAIMS 1 AFLAC Dependent Childcare $416.66 Payroll Deductions
2 AFLAC Insurance Premiums $1,832.46 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical $3,404.28 Payroll Deductions
4 Internal Revenue Service $79,209.75 FICA
5 MASA Medical Air Services Assn $779.00 Payroll Deductions
6 Great West Retirement Service $11,074.41 Deferred Compensation
7 Wyoming Retirement System $62,070.50 Retirement Contribution
8 Wyoming Child Support $52.11 Child Support
9 WY Dept of Workforce Services $16,213.02 Worker’s Compensation
10 Health Benefit Plan $92,040.00 Plan Benefit
TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $267,092.19
TOTAL PAID WAGES IN DECEMBER 2024 $277,702.33
11 Aldrich’s Parks 219.09 Pegboard, Hooks, Drill Bit & Lumber
12 Alsco Admin, Aqua 157.87 Mat Cleaning
13 Altec Industries Inc. Electric 48.09 Boot & Sticker
14 Ameri-Tech Equipment Water 242.45 Beacon
15 AT&T Mobility Admin, PD 231.35 Monthly Cell Phone Fees
16 Autoworks Auto Sales Inc. Electric 105.00 Bucket Truck Alignment
17 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assoc Elec, Water 973.00 Tire Repairs
18 Big Horn Redi Mix Water 615.00 Sand Slurry
19 Big Sky Communications, Inc. Police 132.00 Headsets
20 Blair’s Market Aquatics 7.39 Detergent
21 Border States Electric Supply Electric 11,373.28 Rubber Blankets
22 Charter Communications Various 109.98 Backup Internet Service
23 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 22,408.44 Monthly Utility Fees
24 Cross Petroleum Service Shop 597.70 Oil
25 Dana Kepner Company, LLC Water 1,243.88 Water Meter Parts
26 DEX Imaging Aqua, Finance 111.38 Monthly Copy Machine Fees
27 Energy Laboratories, Inc Water, W Water 2,882.00 Testing Fees
28 Engineering Associates ARPA 2,078.63 Storm Drain Bidding Phase
29 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. #2697 Water 630.00 Meter Loops
30 FR Wear Electric 358.56 FP Shirt & Pants
31 General Distributing Company Aquatics 2,197.00 Tank Rental & CO2
32 Grainger Parks 1,002.30 Toilet
33 Hanser Transmission & Automotive Police 175.00 Seat for Unit 9-18
34 HUB International Parks, Sani 346.00 Premium on New Equipment
35 I-State Truck Centers Sanitation 1,273.87 Pump
36 Kimball Midwest Electric 53.20 Gloves
37 Kois Brothers Equipment Sanitation 674.87 Switch Bank
38 Leisure In Montana Aquatics 6,462.95 Chlorine & Acid
39 Mountain States Pipe & Supply Water 1,711.89 3/4” Water Meters
40 Napa Autoparts Streets 24.16 Spark Plugs
41 Northwest Rural Water District Airport, W Wat 2,699.50 Monthly Water Fees
42 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 877.09 Magnetic Heater, Fuel Pump, Belt ,
Battery & Wheels
43 Park County Weed & Pest Control Sanitation 16,637.79 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Fees
44 Pete De Haan Electronics Water 499.95 Repairs to Airport Water Pump
45 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 260.77 Bulbs, Tools, Hardware, Cleaners &
Paper Plates
46 Powell Economic Partnership, Inc Council 5,000.00 2nd Quarter Request
47 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply Parks 1,329.50 Tool Kit & Grinder
48 Pro-Vision Inc Police 3,296.38 Body Camera System & Batteries
49 Production Machine Company Various 1,257.03 Bolts, Washers & Repairs to Trailer &
Sander
50 R & A Safety LLC Police 103.50 Pre-Employment Testing
51 Rimrock Tire Corp Sanitation 1,620.85 Steer Tires
52 Rocky Mountain Power Waste Water 13.02 RD 6 Pump Fees
53 Roselli Cleaning Services LLC Various 4,940.00 Monthly Cleaning Fees
54 Sapp, Tim Council 17.42 Mileage Reimbursement for SMP
Meeting in Cody
55 Specialty Tool & Attachment Electric 728.04 Anchors & Epoxy
56 TCT Various 742.81 Phone, Fax, Internet & TV
57 USA Blue Book (Customer 913775) Water 773.87 Pressure Testing EQ
58 Verizon Wireless Various 806.06 Monthly Cell Phone Charges
59 WESCO Receivables Corp Electric 239.25 Elbow Grip
60 White Ink Various 53.10 Tape, Writing Pads & Canned Air
61 Wyoming Fire Safety Airport, Elec 487.00 Fire Extinguisher Testing Fees
62 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Finance 137.50 APPA Rate Study Class 1
63 Wyoming Water Quality Waste Water 90.00 Membership Dues Total $101,056.76
Publ., Tues., Jan. 21, 2025
