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City of Powell minutes
City Council Proceedings
November 18, 2024
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 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, Police Chief Jim Rhea and City Attorney Alexa Rolin. Approval of Agenda: Councilman Logan moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of November 4, 2024 Minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Bills and Claims: Mayor Wetzel abstained #42 and Councilman Sapp #47. Councilman Hovivian made a motion the bills be allowed and authorize the Treasurer to draw warrants for payment of the same, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Lensegrav arrived 6:01 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.: City of Powell Liquor License Renewals 2025 – Retail, Restaurant, Limited and Microbrewery Licenses. Attorney Rolin opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m. no comments. Chief Rhea gave a review of the Annual License Holder Review Report. One establishment received a negative report and more calls for service. Generally, all other establishments have had positive contacts. Chief Rhea indicated working with all the license holders and has been in contact with the establishment already. Closed public hearing at 6:07 p.m. Annual License Renewals: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve all Retail, Restaurant, Limited and Microbrewery licenses for renewal as presented and authorize necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Logan Recycle Board, Councilman Sapp Shoshone Municipal Pipeline, Councilman Young YCAN and Councilman Lensegrav Rec Board. Winter WAM Jan 22-24, 2025: Discussion on those able to attend Winter WAM in Cheyenne, WY. Councilman Logan and Councilman Lensegrav would like to attend. Mayor Wetzel asked about the newly elected and City Clerk Brando will reach out with the information. Bid Award Baler: Administrator Thorington discussed the 2 bids, with the low bidder not meeting specifications, the other bid was $120,616.80 from Pro Baler Services. Mayor Wetzel asked about the age and condition of the current baler, Sanitation Supt. Griffin gave the age of 13 years and not made for their facility. Questions on tonnage and with shipping and less taken to the landfill close to breakeven. Councilman Logan asked about re-selling the used one, and unsure of the market for it. Councilman Young moved to approve the bid to Pro Baler Services and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
General Announcements: Administrator Thorington discussed the Legislative Dinner in Cody Dec. 5th. Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting; Councilwoman Spencer moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:17 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando, City Clerk
City of Powell payments
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 $77,245.89 FICA
5 MASA Medical Air Services Assn $741.00 Payroll Deductions
6 Great West Retirement Service $10,702.38 Deferred Compensation
7 Wyoming Retirement System $59,384.95 Retirement Contribution
8 Wyoming Child Support $286.14 Child Support
9 Health Benefit Plan $88,110.00 Plan Benefit
TOTAL PAYROLL RELATED: $242,123.76 TOTAL PAID WAGES IN OCTOBER 2024 $268,457.80 10 Alsco Admin, PD $133.82 Mat Cleaning
11 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport $30.00 Communication Fees
12 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various $12,467.05 Monthly Fuel Charges
13 Blair’s Market Administration $45.94 Halloween Candy
14 CardConnect Aquatics $334.89 Credit Card Fees
15 Civil Engineering Professionals, Inc. Parks $1,162.50 LWCF Splash Pad Engineer
16 Coffman Associates, Inc. Airport $22,666.13 Master Plan
17 Copenhaver, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, LLC Attorney $4,004.50 Attorney Fees
18 Crum Electric Supply Electric $507.26 Meter, Main, Cable & Connectors
19 DEX Imaging Finance, Aqua $98.80 Copy Machine Fees
20 DrivePayments Water $158.14 Credit Card Fees
21 Energy Laboratories, Inc Waste Water $803.00 Waste Water Testing
22 Ergometrics, Inc Police $28.57 Shipping for Test Materials
23 Floyd’s Truck Center Sanitation $184.62 Wiring Harness & Blower Motor
24 FR Wear Electric $75.99 FR Pants
25 Garland Light & Power Airport, W Wat $2,493.77 Electric Bills
26 Graybar Electric Company Airport $497.51 Bulbs
27 Hasler, Inc. Finance $1,000.00 Postage Added to Meter
28 HUB International Various $1,202.00 Insurance Premiums
29 Infinite-Data LLC Finance $3,307.50 Capital Improvement Plan
30 John Deere Financial Various $558.80 Boots, Chain, Antifreeze, Bit Set & Oil
31 Kimball Midwest Electric $244.96 Screws, Paint & Cable Tie
32 MGT Impact Solutions, LLC Administration $14,235.00 50% of Classification Study
33 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various $3,136.78 Gas Bills
34 Mountain Construction Company Streets $454.18 Asphalt Mix
35 Mountain States Pipe & Supply Water $4,437.36 Water Meter ERT’s
36 O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Various $388.44 Batteries, Cleaners & Adhesive
37 Office Shop, The Police $121.50 Copy Machine Fees
38 One-Call of Wyoming Elec, Water $75.75 Dig Ticket Fees
39 Park County Landfills Sanitation $30,186.30 Tipping Fees
40 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various $487.82 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
41 Powell Economic Partnership, Inc Econ Dev, Council $8,000.00 Special Funding & Chamber Bucks
42 Powell Tribune Various $2,161.19 Publishing & Advertising Fees
43 Powell Valley Recycling Task Force Sanitation $5,915.53 Recycle Fees Collected
44 Production Machine Company Sanitation $1,377.30 Repair Transfer Trailer
45 Rimrock Tire Corp Sanitation $192.00 Mount Tires
46 Saber Pest Control, LLC. Aquatics $100.00 Pest Control
47 Sapp, Tim Council $17.42 Mileage Reimbursement
48 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water $68,339.42 Monthly Water Fees
49 State of Wyoming Dept of Revenue Various $14,057.82 Sales Tax Collected
50 Total Response Police $3,085.70 Annual Training Fee
51 TransUnion Risk & Alternative Police $1,100.00 Online Investigative Services
52 Uline Shipping Supplies Aquatics $519.07 Masks & Safety Glasses
53 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance $1,774.09 Monthly UB Postage & Processing Fees
54 Vermeer Rocky Mountain Sanitation $1,094.35 Chipper Blades
55 Visa Various $10,243.79 Misc. Purchases for Various Departments
56 WESCO Receivables Corp Electric $1,626.00 Load Break Switches
57 White Ink Elec, PD $213.09 Toner Cartridge, UPS Fees & Calendar
58 Williams, Brett D Parks $120.00 City Share Work Boots
59 Womack Machine Supply Company Sanitation $895.82 Hydraulic Cylinder Repair
60 WPCI Various $91.28 Drug Testing Fees
61 Wyoming Dept of Transportation Inspection $10.00 New Plates for Inspection Vehicle
62 Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Electric $307,510.56 Electric Charges
63 Yellowstone Motors Police $168.95 Vehicle Inspection Total Claims: $534,142.26
Publ., Tues., Nov. 26, 2024
