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City Council Proceedings
October 16, 2023
The governing body of the City of Powell met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on October 16, 2023, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor John Wetzel called the meeting to order, and the following were present: Mayor John Wetzel, Council Members Tim Sapp, Lesli Spencer, Floyd Young, Geoff Hovivian, Zane Logan and Steven Lensegrav. City Officials: City Administrator Zack Thorington, City Clerk Tiffany Brando and City Attorney Sandee Kitchen.
Approval of Agenda: Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Approval of October 2, 2023 Minutes: Councilman Young moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Lensegrav, 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 Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution No. 14, 2023: A Resolution Providing for Extension of the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for the City of Powell for Special Holidays or Similar Public Gatherings for One (1) Hour until 3:00 A.M. Attorney Kitchen gave dates of October 28th and December 31st. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Financial Audit Report FY 22/23: James B. Seckman with Seckman & Thomas CPA, PC presented the FY 22/23 audit summary and thanked Finance Director Nelson for a clean audit. Councilman Lensegrav moved to accept the Financial Audit Report for FY 22/23, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Updates: Councilman Lensegrav Rec Board. Ordinance No. 7, 2023: An Ordinance Amending Sub-Paragraph ‘F’ of Section 8.08.120 of the Powell City Code Pertaining to Fees Charged for Recycling Within the City of Powell By Allowing the Council to Suspend Said Fees. Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve on second reading, seconded by Councilman Sapp, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Park County Lease Extension Powell Library Property: Administrator Thorington indicated is a 99-year lease extension and has been approved by Park County. Councilman Lensegrav move to approve and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Agreement to Terminate Northwest Improvements Projects Joint Powers Board: Administrator Thorington stated the board has not met since 2009and the City of Cody is in agreement to dissolve the board. Councilman Sapp moved to approve the board termination and authorize all necessary signatures, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED.
Request for Proposal – LWCF Grant Homesteader Park Splash Pad Engineers: Administrator Thorington discussed the three proposals and Civil Engineering Processionals, INC (CEPI) out of Casper is the low bid at $45,000 and asked to approve this firm. Councilman Lensegrav moved to approve CEPI for $45,000, seconded by Councilman Young, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Revenues and Expenses 1st Quarter FY 23/24: Administrator Thorington discussed the revenues and expenses and are all tracking well in the 1st quarter. Executive Session: Councilwoman Spencer made a motion to go into executive session per WY St. St. 16-4-405 (a)(iii), proposed litigation, seconded by Councilman Hovivian, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel declared meeting in executive session at 6:23 p.m. Return to Regular Session: Mayor Wetzel returned to regular session at 6:34 p.m. No Action Taken.
Adjourn: There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilwoman Spencer moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Logan, unanimous approval, MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Wetzel adjourned the regular meeting at 6:34 p.m.
APPROVED:
/s/ John F. Wetzel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Tiffany Brando
City Clerk
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS
1 360 Office Solutions Aquatics 30.00 Monthly Copy Machine Fees
2 Alsco Various 236.60 Mat Cleaning & Deodorizers
3 America's Best Cut Tree, LLC Electric 7,035.00 Line Clearance Tree Trimming
4 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc Airport 30.00 Monthly Communication Fees
5 Autoworks Auto Sales Inc. Police 103.90 Alignment Unit 9-18
6 Bailey Enterprises Inc Various 16,774.88 September Fuel Purcases
7 Big Horn COOP Marketing Assn Prks,Pol 1,937.20 Fertilizer & Tires Unit 9-15
8 Bloedorn Lumber Water 76.70 Concrete Mix & Trowels
9 Border States Electric Supply Electric 2,549.51 Fuse Holder, Heat Shrink & Load Buster Tool
10 Bradford Supply Company Water 57.05 Pipe Cutter
11 CardConnect Aquatics 289.39 September Credit Card Fees
12 Charter Communications Various 84.98 Backup Internet Service
13 Coffman Associates, Inc. Airport 2,429.00 Pay Application 1 Airport
Master Plan
14 DBT Transportation Services, LLC Airport 1,184.00 NADIN-AWOS Qrtly Srvc Fees
15 DrivePayments Water 128.43 Monthly Credit Card Fees
16 Eckerdt, Roy Police 391.69 Hot Dogs, Totes, Chips, Buns for Faith in Blue
17 Energy Laboratories, Inc WstWtr 1,346.00 Waste Water Testing
18 Fastenal Sani,Shop[ 174.18 Hardware & Drill Bits
19 Garland Light & Power Airport,WWat 1,726.69 Monthly Electric Bills
20 Graybar Electric Company Electric 7,570.29 Street Lights
21 Griffin, Allen D Sanitation 120.00 City Share Work Boots
22 Hanson Chemical LLC Sanitation 715.41 Degreaser & Shop Towels
23 Hartford, The Various 1,519.70 Monthly LTD Benefit
24 Interstate Power Systems Sanitation 771.96 Level Sensor
25 John Deere Financial Elec,Parks 593.62 Couplgs, Clips, Filter, Spindle, Blades, Oil & Trimmer Line
26 KPOW Sanitation 30.00 Mosquito Prevention Advertising
27 MDM Construction Stts,Wter 11,367.00 Concrete
28 Montana Dakota Utilities Co Various 3,372.95 Monthly Natural Gas Bills
29 Mountain West Computer Various 228.03 SD Card, UPS, spkr & USB Hub
30 Napa Autoparts Sanitation 356.24 Truck Batteries
31 Norco Inc Parks 123.28 Cleaning Supplies
32 O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Pol,Wtr 271.55 Battery, Sway Bar Sensor, Tire Rod & Exhaust Hanger
33 Office Shop, The Admin 235.31 Copy Fees
34 One-Call of Wyoming Elec,Wer 132.00 Dig Ticket Fees
35 Park County Landfills Sanitation 28,767.70 Tipping Fees
36 Point Architects, LLC Shop 2,632.50 City Shop Design Fees
37 Powell Ace Hardware, LLC Various 306.83 Thermostat, Tools, Hardware, Tape, Nozzle, Blade, Rope, Paint
38 Powell Lock Airport 90.00 Padlocks
39 Powell Tribune Various 2,394.63 Monthly Advertising & Publ Fees
40 Powell Valley Healthcare Police 50.00 Blood Draw Fees
41 Powell Valley Recyc. Task Force Sanitation 5,375.99 Sept. Recycling Fees Collected
42 Powell Welding & Indtrl Sply, LLC Strts,Water 283.50 Wrench Set & Grade Rod
43 ProForce Law Enforcement Police 1,099.45 Bolas & Accessories
44 Ryan Brothers Trucking Sanitation 2,912.00 Cardboard Hauling Fees
45 Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Water 72,860.74 Water Usage & Tap Fees
46 Silva, Merced Police 80.00 Contracted Services
47 State of Wyo. Dept of Revenue Various 17,103.44 Sales Tax Collected
48 TCT Various 812.77 Phone, Fax, Internet, TV
49 Valli Information Systems, Inc. Finance 1,694.19 UB Postage & Processing Fees
50 Visa Various 9,120.13 Pick up tool
51 Vision West, Inc. Aquatics 585.00 Website Development PAC
52 WAM-WCCA Electric 2,500.00 Final Pay Bent St Upgrade
53 Western Collision Police 85.00 Towing Fees
54 White Ink Finance 721.23 Package Mailings
55 WLEA-ADVTrng Police 1,538.25 Training Fees J Euan
56 WPCI Various 91.28 Drug Testing Fees
57 Wyo. Conference of Bldg Officials Inspection 225.00 Annual Member Ship Fees & Conf. Regis. B Hubbard
59 Wyo. Municipal Power Agency Electric 313,925.75 September Electrical Charges
Total Claims: 529,247.92
Publ., Tues., Oct. 31, 2023
