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City Council Proceedings
May 6, 2024
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on May 6, 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, Steven Lensegrav, Floyd Young, Geoff Hovivian and Lesli Spencer. Absent Councilman Zane Logan. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando and City Attorney Scott Kolpitcke. Approval of Agenda: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of April 15, 2024 Minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: Councilman Hovivian made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING: 6:00 PM Shoopman No. 5 Annexation – Attorney Kolpitcke opened the public hearing at 6:02 pm no comments, closed hearing at 6:03pm. Ordinance No. 4, 2024: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Real Property Known as the Shoopman No. 5 Annexation. Discussion on property and is South of Monroe St as shown on the map. Councilman Hovivian moved to approve on first reading, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Request Waiver of Fees Commons: NWC for Paint the Town Red Aug. 23, 2024. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the waiver of fees, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilwoman Spencer Urban Systems, Traffic and Golf Board, Councilman Young YCAN. Proclamation Child 55th Anniversary of Municipal Clerk’s Week May 5-11, 2024: Mayor Wetzel Proclaimed May 5-11, 2024 Municipal Clerk’s Week. Councilman Lensegrav moved to accept, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
WAM Voting Delegate: Summer WAM in Pinedale June 6th. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve Councilman Hovivian as the voting delegate, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Appointment: Mayor Wetzel asked to re-appoint Councilman Sapp. Councilman Young moved to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 2, 2024: Attorney Kolpitcke read by title - An Ordinance Amending Section 16.16.020 of the Powell City Code Pertaining to Streets, Alleys and Easements. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve on third reading and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 3, 2024: Attorney Kolpitcke read by title - An Ordinance Annexing Certain real Property Known as the Jones Street Annexation. Councilman Young moved to approve on seconded reading, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Waiver of Conflict of Interest and Consent – Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, LLC and Northwest Community College District: Attorney Kolpitcke discussed the waiver in regards to the retention drainage agreement between the two entities. Councilman Sapp moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Adopt Capital Improvement Plan FY25-29: Administrator Thorington discussed the plan as outlined in the budget work session and online. Councilman Sapp moved to adopt the plan, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Declaration of Surplus Property: Administrator Thorington discussed the City will have items auctioned. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. 2024 Wyoming Emergency Insect Management Grant Pre-Award Acceptance Letter: Administrator Thorington discussed the award being less than the previous year. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Chief of Police Conditional Offer Request: Administrator Thorington is requesting approval in addition to the conditional offer to include up to $5,000 moving expenses reimbursed and 12 days of vacation. Councilman Hovivian clarified vacation would be upon starting. Councilman Sapp moved to approve the request, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting; Councilman Hovivian moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:19 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
Publ., Tues., May 14, 2024
Ollokot sketch plan
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OLLOKOT MINOR SUBDIVISION (MS-79)
SKETCH PLAN
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 11:05am, the Park County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the application and Sketch Plan for Ollokot Minor Subdivision (MS-79) (Applicant: Mighty Rock Properties LLC). The proposed four-lot subdivision will create one 20.23-acre lot, one 20.13-acre lot and two 20.21-acre lots, from an 80.78-acre parcel, each for agricultural and residential use. The proposed subdivision is described as the E1/2SE1/4 of Section 27, T57N, R102W of the 6th P.M., Park County, WY. The property is located in the Clark Planning Area, approximately 2.5 miles west/southwest of the intersection of the Belfry Highway and County Road 1AB, east of the terminus of Jackrabbit Lane, in a General Rural 20-acre (GR-20) zoning district. The property is unaddressed at this time.
The hearing will be held in the Grizzly Room located in the Park County Library, 1500 Heart Mountain Street, Cody, WY. Visit https://parkcounty-wy.gov/planning-and-zoning/pzmeeting-calendar/. Anyone wishing to comment on this matter is encouraged to attend, or submit comments to the Planning & Zoning Department, 1002 Sheridan Ave., Suite #109, Cody, WY 82414 or email planning@parkcounty-wy.gov. For more information call 307-527-8540 or 307-754-8540.
1 PAYROLL CLAIMS
2 AFLAC Dependent Childcare $416.66 Payroll Deductions
3 AFLAC Insurance Premiums $2,099.38 Payroll Deductions
4 AFLAC Unreimbursed Medical $3,670.94 Payroll Deductions
5 Internal Revenue Service $73,462.24 FICA
6 MASA Medical Air Services Assn $798.00 Payroll Deductions
7 Great West Retirement Service $9,200.36 Deferred Compensation
8 Wyoming Retirement System $54,662.42 Retirement Contribution
9 Health Benefit Plan $90,700.00 Plan Benefit
TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $235,010.00
TOTAL PAID WAGES IN APRIL 2024 $261,177.31
10 Absaroka Door Sanitation 55.79 Door Pulley
11 Aldrich’s Parks 176.95 Brush, Roller Cover & Paint
12 Alsco Various 229.00 Mat Cleaning
13 Altec Industries Inc. Electric 3,504.12 Bucket & Digger Trucks Checks & Repairs 14 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport 30.00 Communication Fees
15 AT&T Mobility Admin 134.58 Monthly Cell Phone Fees
16 Auto Plumber Exhaust Water 675.00 Running Boards
17 Bennett, Kevin Police 174.00 Yearly K9 Activity Tracking
18 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assoc Various 1,269.99 Tube, Tires & Gloves
19 Big Valley Bearing & Supply Streets 108.16 Brake Can & Clevis Kit
20 Blair’s Market Various 211.17 Coffee, Plates, Concession & Reception
Supplies
21 Bloedorn Lumber Elec, Sani 200.39 Plywood & Tool Bag
22 BNSF Railway Company Water 1,702.45 Annual 12” Pipeline Lease
23 Border States Electric Supply Electric 5,389.20 Tools & Electrical Supplies
24 Bradford Supply Company Various 1,246.52 PVC Pipe, Ball Valve, Wrenches &
Irrigation Supplies
25 Bruco, Inc. Various 624.07 Can Liners & Floor Machine Pads
26 Charter Communications Various 109.98 Backup Internet Service
27 City of Powell ~ Utilities Various 19,285.64 Monthly Utility Fees
28 Civil Engineering Professionals, Inc. Parks 1,647.50 LWCF Splash Pad Engineering Fees
29 Clifty View Nursery, Inc Parks 1,763.63 Arbor Day Trees
30 Cody Enterprise, The Electric 81.90 Help Wanted Electrician Advertising
31 Coffman Associates, Inc. Airport 7,089.00 Draw #7 Airport Master Plan
32 Crum Electric Supply Electric 1,980.68 Tools & Electrical Supplies
33 Denver Industrial Sales & Service Streets 837.00 Crack Seal Heaters
34 DEX Imaging Aqua, Finance 111.32 Copy Machine Fees
35 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water 1,224.00 Waste Water Testing
36 Engineering Associates ARPA 2,231.30 Storm Drain Design
37 Fastenal Various 277.39 Tape, Hardware, Terminals, Nuts, Bolts &
Eye Ware
38 Ferguson Enterprises Water 1,326.10 Curb Box Lids & Meter Loops
39 Freemont Chevrolet Buick GMC Elec, Wtr 116,963.00 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2500
40 Fremont Motor Powell Police 680.50 9-13 Wiring Harness
41 General Distributing Company Aquatics 150.00 CO2 Tank Rental
42 Gorsuch, Ryan C Waste Water 120.00 City Share Work Boots
43 Graybar Electric Company Electric 420.11 1.5” Knockout & Heat Blanket
44 Griffis Quality Fencing Parks 12,600.00 Legion Fence Replacement
45 Hartford, The Various 1,431.55 Monthly LTD Benefit
46 Herion, Thomas Police 851.28 Reimburse Airfare , Car Rental & Fuel for
Chief Candidate
47 Hotline Electrical Sales & Service Electric 3,270.32 Solar Meters & Meter Calibration
48 HUB International Various 833.00 Insurance for New Semi & Addl. Insurance
49 Intermountain Sweeper Company Streets 176.76 Sweeper Springs
50 Itron Inc. Elec, Water 2,315.89 Annual Software Fees
51 Kois Brothers Equipment Airport 2,131.29 Plow Edge
52 Lamplighter Inn, The Police 812.00 Room Fees for 4 Chief Candidates
53 MDM Construction Various 8,593.00 Various Concrete Projects
54 Midland Implement Company, Inc Parks 29,039.24 Sprinklers, Irrigation Parts & Grass Seed
55 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various 6,438.06 Natural Gas Bills
56 Mountain West Computer Various 402.64 UPS Battery, Monitor & Wireless Keyboard
57 Napa Autoparts Parks 6.99 Light Bulbs
58 Normont Equipment Electric 471.90 Wand, Sprayer & Nozzles
59 Northwest Rural Water District Airport, W Wat 2,399.50 Monthly Water Fees
60 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various 1,622.34 Battery, Switch, Fuses, Terminals, Gloves,
Filters, Etc.
61 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water 42.75 Dig Tickets
62 Pete De Haan Electronics Elec, Water 249.36 Radio Connectors, Antenna & Adapter
63 Point Architects, LLC Shop 8,170.00 Shop Construction Documents
64 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 863.57 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
65 Powell Electric Electric 225.50 Bushings & Meter Base
66 Powell Welding & Industrial Supply Various 1,286.30 Grinder, Tape Measure, Gloves, Tools, Rod
& Safety Glasses
67 Rimrock Tire Corp Sanitation 4,223.96 Tires, Flat Repairs, Recaps & Rotations
68 Rocky Mountain Power Waste Water 13.71 RD 6 Pump Fees
69 Roselli Cleaning Services LLC Various 4,820.00 April Cleaning Fees
70 Shuler, Jared Electric 120.00 City Share Work Boots
71 Smith Psychological Services Police 400.00 Pre Employment Evaluation
72 Snap on Tools Shop 1,026.77 Scanner Update
73 State of Wyo Dept of Workforce Svcs Aquatics 92.55 Unemployment
74 SWI LLC Airport 547.50 Gate Repair
75 TCT Various 734.54 Phone, Fax, Internet, TV
76 Tuliszewski, Greg Police 537.34 Mileage Reimbursement Chief Candidate
77 Turnbow Outdoor LLC Econ Dev 18,300.00 Mural Painting Completion
78 Verizon Wireless Various 923.83 Monthly Cell Phone Charge
79 White Ink Elec, Finance 548.91 Envelopes, Door Hangers & Mailings
80 Williams, Cory Police 1,077.36 Mileage Reimbursement Chief Candidate
81 WLEA-ADVTrng Police 236.00 FTO Development Ginest
82 Wyoming Department of Agriculture Airport, Aqua 140.00 Weights & Measure & Pool Licenses
83 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric 317,309.49 March Electric Charges 7-May-24 $607,315.64
First Publ., Thurs., May 2, 2024
Second Publ., Tues., May 14, 2024
