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PUBLIC NOTICES
Lovell Town Council Minutes. January. 1 I. 201
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD
JANUARY 11, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M. AT LOVELL TOWN HALL.
Present: Mayor Bruce Morrison, Council Members: Brian Dickson,
Bruce Wolsey, Scott AIIred, Kevin Jones. Others present: Admin-
istrative Assistant Scott Campbell, Attorney Sandra Kitchen, Deputy
Clerk Valerie Beal, Ed AIIred, Willie Bridges, Mike Calvin, John Lafko,
Sue Taylor, Frank Page, Jim Szlemko, Keri Wilske, Linda Morrison,
Ryan Morrison, Natalie Wardell, Miranda Wambeke, Tre Wambeke,
Tara Jones, David Peck.
With a quorum present, Mayor Morrison called the meeting to order
and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morrison designated council department responsibilities with
himself over Special Projects, Brian Dickson-Water and Sewer, Scott
AIIred-Police & Search/Rescue, Kevin Jones-Street/Alleys & Gar-
bage, Bruce Wolsey-Parks & Recreation. Mayor explained Adminis-
trative Assistant Scott Campbell will continue working month to month
for the next six months. Valerie Beal will continue pursuant to Town
Code 2-03-03-020 while an ordinance is drafted combining the clerk
and treasurer positions after which the appointment will be made. Ap-
pointments made are Nick Lewis-Police Chief, Sandra Kitchen-Town
Attorney, Tom Ferren-Building Inspector, Dr. Troy CaldwelI-Health Of-
ricer. Mayor Morrison will appoint Sylvia Gams-Municipal Judge and
Keri Wilske as Emergency Management Coordinator upon their ac-
ceptance.
Planning and Zoning Commission appointees are: Allen Harvey, Rick
Banks, Rosiland Harris, Frank Mickelson, Ronda Schroeder. Two ad-
ditional positions are open on the commission and Mayor Morrison
asked any interested parties to contact Town Hall.
Board of Adjustments appointees are: Linda Hitz, Ben Fowler, Craig
Walker joining Bernard DuMonthkF and Elwood Ennis.
Lodging Tax Committee appointees are: Joe Anderson, Sydney Beal,
Brent Reasch, Brad Haskell, Lori Scheffler and John Lafko.
Lovell Tree Board appointees are: Bruce Wolsey, Jennifer Schneider-
Chairman, Karen Schwab, Cassidy Bromley, Rand Tippetts, Holly
Wardell, Randy Davis, Isaac Mayes, Dallan Smith.
Lovell Western Arena & Motor Sports Center Board appointees are:
Ferrell Mangus, Doug Harrison, John Nickle, Dale Hartman, Wayne
Brost.
Don Richards will continue as the Shoshone Municipal Pipeline Rep-
resentative, Mayor Morrison will continue as the Foster Gulch Golf
Board Representative, Bruce Wolsey will continue as the Lovell Rec-
reation District Representative, and Brian Dickson will continue as the
representatiVe on the Big Horn Basin Transportation Authority.
The Museum Board is currently being re-organized.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to approve the Mayor's Appointments.
Second by Scott Allred. All in favor. Motion passed.
Deputy Clerk Beal presented Bank of Lovell, 1st National Bank, Big
Horn Federal Savings Bank and WYOSTAR as depositories for town
funds. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to approve the institutions pre-
sented as town depositories. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor.
Motion passed.
The Lovell chronicle was presented as the official town newspaper.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to approve the Lovell Chronicle. Second
by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Brian Dickson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special/
Regular Meeting held December 13, 2010. Second by Scott AIIred.
All in favor. Motion passed. Scott AIIred made a motion to approve
the minutes of the Special Meeting held December 21,2910. Second
by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion passed, Brian Dickson made a
motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held January 5,
2011. Second by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion passed.
Mayor Morrison stated he is looking forward to serving as mayor for
four more years. He expressed his desire to re-evaluate and go for-
Ward to make the community a great place to live. The need to clean
up the town will be a priority and encouraged joint efforts on the part
of the town and the citizens.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jim Szlemko mentioned that the spot light on the flag at Town Hall is
out again.
OLD BUSINESS:
Frank Page-DOWL HKM engineer reported the Southwest/Transmis-
sion is final except for the warrantee period. He also reported the
Safe Routes to School project on 7th Street as final and completed.
Plans, specifications and easements on the South Project continue to
be worked on for the Rural Development review. The grant application
for the second phase of the Safe Routes to School project was submit-
ted by the end of year deadline.
Mr. Page presented a letter of request to use of the remaining funds
under the Engineering Services agreement up to a maximum amount
of $20,511.79 to complete the final items that must be completed to
close out the Southwest/Transmission project and prepare the "As-
Constructed" drawings as required. Brian Dickson made a motion to
approve up to $20,511.79 for DOWL HKM for additional services on
the Southwest/Transmission project. Second by Bruce Wolsey. All in
favor. Motion passed.
Sue Taylor-Lovell Inc. Director reported the environmental review is
proceeding on the old hospital. They are waiting on written permis-
sion from the building owners to proceed with the hazardous materi-
als inspection. She also reported she will be attending an upcoming
meeting to promote a local modified outlet mall for hunting and outdoor
gear and the governors meeting on tourism and hospitality. She pre-
sented a brochure explaining the core programs offered by Lovell Inc.
and future training opportunities for the community and the develop-
ment of a Community Foundation.
Brian Dickson, as a point of order, made a motion to move discussion
of the walking path off the table. Second by Scott AIIred. All in favor.
Motion passed.
Willie Bridges-Pryor Mountain Engineering explained the proposed
walking path to the gÙÁºf course and answered Council questions re-
garding easement status, grant funding phases, obligations by spon-
soring the grant, WYDOT grant deadlines and maintenance issues.
A proposed maintenance agreement with American Colloid was dis-
cussed. Attorney Kitchen explained the Town cannot indemnify them
as requested in the draft agreement. Mayor Morrison explained their
required liability insurance cannot be covered under the Town's policy
and would have to be covered under a separate policy. Private indi-
viduals can help fund the liability policy. Mr. Bridges explained in-kind
match and the value of the easements can be used toward the match
portion of the grant. Benefits to the community and schools were dis-
cussed. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to proceed with the preparation
and submission of the grant application for the walking path. Second
by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Motion passed.
Scott Campbell reported reviewing the county budget information on
the annex building. Discussion was held regarding the Town's and
County's responsibilities. Attorney Kitchen suggested major items of
responsibility be itemized. Council requested the agreement be ad-
dressed next month after their review.
Attorney Kitchen explained Ordinance 908, 909 and 910 are compan-
ion ordinances and need to be passed as such. She suggested ta-
bling Ordinance 908 on second reading and passing Ordinance 909
and 910 on first reading so they can all be considered on second read-
ing together.
ORDINANCE 908 amending Section 4-02-02-010 defining animals,
dangerous animals and vicious animals was presented on second
reading. Scott AIIred made a motion to table Ordinance 908. Second
by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion passed.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to remove Ordinance 909 from the table.
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Second by Scott AIIred. All in favor. Motion passed. ORDINANCE
909 repealing sections 4-02-02-030 and 4-02-02-040 pertaining to
issuances of warrant when person is bitten by dog and disposition of
dog upon hearing was read in full by Attorney Kitchen. Brian Dickson
made a motion to approve Ordinance 909 on first reading. Second by
Bruce Wolsey. Councilman AIIred requested the wording be worked
on before second reading. All in favor. Motion passed.
Scott AIIred made a motion to remove Ordinance 910 from the table.
Second by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion passed. ORDINANCE
910 amending 4-02-02-020 pertaining to dangerous and vicious ani-
mals was read on first reading by title by Attorney Kitchen. Bruce Wol-
sey made a motion to pass Ordinance 910 on first reading and post in
lieu of reading. Second by Scott AIIred. All in favor. Motion passed.
ORDINANCE 911 adopting section 17-01-440 pertaining to the pur-
chase, possession, sale and offering for sale of certain intoxicating
chemical compounds was read by title on second reading by Attorney
Sandra Kitchen. She explained the Wyoming Legislature is consider-
ing legislation on this subject currently. Scott AIIred made a motion to
approve Ordinance 911 on second reading. Second by Bruce Wolsey.
All in favor. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Keri Wilske-Emergency Management Coordinator presented and ex-
plained the proposed Severe Weather Plan. The mission of the plan is
to protect the public by increasing the accuracy and timeliness of local
warnings through a network of trained weather spotters which pro-
vide site and time specific weather information to the National Weather
Service. Various wording changes were proposed for the document.
Council requested discussing the plan at the work meeting to finalize it.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bills were presented for payment. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to
pay the bills presented. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Mo-
tion passed. Councilman AIIred requested itemized information on the
expenditures under Streets-Misc & Petty Cash line item is emailed to
Council.
AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS ............................... 562.24
ALLRED, EDWARD A ................................................................. 73.96
ALSCO ....................................................................................... 137.09
AVENET LLC ............................................................................. 500.00
AWWA ......................................................................................... 68.00
B & G LUMBER ........................................................................... 33.94
BANK OF LOVELL ................................................................ 15,767.04
BIG HORN COUNTY SOLID WASTE .................................... 9,097.60
BIG HORN REDI-MIX INC ........................................................ 524.00
BIO-LYNCEUS LLC ................................................................ 3,817.42
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD ............................................. 20,788.22
BOBCAT OF THE BIG HORN BASIN ....................................... 338.84
BROSIUS, TIMOTHY ................................................................ 939.49
CITY SUPPLY ............................................................................... 5.40
CK HARDWARE ........................................................................ 291.41
COPENHAVER KATH KITCHEN .............................................. ,344.10
COWLEY LUMBER CO ................ : ............................................. 24.54
DOWL HKM ......................................................................... 65,018.58
FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST ....................................... 2,750.05
G.K. CONSTRUCTION ............................................................. 150.00
GASES PLUS NORCO .............................................................. 346.18
GPS INTELLIGENCE LLC ........................................................ 600.00
HERREN, KEESHA .................................................................... 91.25
HOT STUFF PIZZA ..................................................................... 33.00
HYDE, JOHN ............................................................................ 150.00
INTER-MOUNTAIN LABS INC ................................................. 489.00
JOLLEY, JASON ....................................................................... 425.00
KEELE SANITATION .............................................................. 1,657.00
KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT CO ........................................... 71.05
LARSEN'S BICYCLES INC .................................................... 3,600.00
LEWIS, NICK ............................................................................ 198.31
LOVELL 2ND WARD ................................................................. 150.00
LOVELL AMERICAN CAR CARE ............................................. 144.04
LOVELL CHRONICLE ..: ........................................................... 996.00
LOVELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ........................................... 198.00
LOVELL LIBRARY .................................................................... 150.00
MILLER'S FABRICATION ......................................................... 364.49
MINCHQW'S SERVICE LLC ................................................. 3,103.22
MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES ............................................ 1,380.61
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION .................................... 30.00
NORMONT EQUIPMENT CO ..................................................... 29.08
NORTH BIG HORN HOSPITAL ................................................ 645.00
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICT ................................ 45.60
OFFICE SHOP .......................................................................... 613.02
ORCHARD TRUST CO .......................................................... 1,020.00
PARK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ............................................ 149.16
POSTMASTER .......................................................................... 339.40
POWELL OFFICE SUPPLY ........................................................ 14.03
RAM'S HEAD - LOVELL ........................................................... 100.00
RED APPLE SUPERMARKET ................................................. 610.62
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER ................................................ 4,880.57
SAVAGE, ROBYN ..................................................................... 675.00
SHOSHONE MUNICIPAL PIPELINE .................................. 21,883.22
SLATER, LARRY .................................................................... 1,057.50
STATE DISBURSEMENT BD0275799 ..................................... 400.00
TCT ............................................................................................. 834.47
TOWN OF LOVELL ...................................................................... 77.42
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO ............................................... 2,142.89
U. S. POSTAL SERVICE ........................................................... 255.60
VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY CO .................................................. 269.13
VISA .......................................................................................... 502.56
W.W.Q & P.C.A ................................................ ........................... 90.00
WALKER, LEWIS B .................................................................... 60.20
WATERWORKS INDUSTRIES ................................................. 355.50
WRIGHT EXPRESS .............................................................. 1,225.25
WYO ASSN MUNICIPAL C & T ................................................ 225.00
WYO ASSN OF MUNICIPALITIES ........................................... 525.00
WYO DEPT OF AGRICULTURE ........................................... 3,212.00
WYOMING NCPERS LIFE INSURANCE ................................... 64.00
WYO RETIREMENT SYSTEM ............................................... 8,865.12
WYO WORKER'S COMPENSATION ..................................... 1,274.08
HUNDER, MELINDA & STEVEN ................................................ 68.99
WELCH, BARRY ....................................................................... 150.00
SPARKS, JERRY & KAREN ........................ ................................ 37.11
Total Paid: ............................................................................ 188,105.59
Council was reminded of the upcoming WAM Winter Workshop and
reservation arrangements.
Scott Campbell reported being contacted by Big Horn Mountain Coali-
tion requesting funding support. Discussion was held regarding what
benefits are directly received and participation status of other area
towns. Mr. Campbell will do additional research on the coalition.
Mr. Campbell reported on the first meeting with the group assisting
with phase 2 of the Town Assessment. The group will continue to
develop an assessment plan and Sue Taylor with Lovell Inc. has vol-
unteered to guide them and seeks to provide more public participation.
A get together is being planned for citizens to see what has been ac-
complished since the last plan, what improvements are needed and
begin dialog to move the town forward. Establishing neighborhood
leaders was suggested. He requested the Council discuss possible
town goals and plans at a work meeting.
Mr. Campbell reported working on a comprehensive snow removal
plan at the Council's request. He suggested discussion at a work
meeting to establish priorities, and setting policy or just establishing
procedures. Discussion was held regarding the need to initially clear
the snow quickly, plowing snow to the middle of the roads, piles of
snow during pick up procedures and the need for continued work to
resolve cleanup issues.
Mayor Morrison discussed holding a retreat work meeting toward the
end of January to set goals. Attorney Kitchen mentioned a beneficial 1
hour presentation done by Scott Kolpitcke on effective councils- rules
and duties. Mr. Campbell was asked to check on a facilitator for the
retreat. Council requested a work meeting be scheduled in addition
to the retreat.
Work Meeting was scheduled for January 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion at 9:20 p.m. to recess the Regular Meet-
ing and reconvene in Executive Session pursuant to W.S. 16-4-405
(a)(ii) personnel and 16-4-405 (a)(iii) proposed litigation. Second by
Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Regular Meeting was reconvened at 9:55 p.m. Attorney Sandra Kitch-
en suggested hiring a hearing examiner for a possible appeal hear-
ing under Section 2-03-04-020 (d). Bruce Wolsey made a motion to
authorize hiring Attorney Chris Edwards of Cody as hearing examiner
at $175.00 per hour if needed. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor.
Motion passed.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. Second by
Scott AIIred. All in favor. Motion passed.
Pending Approval: Mayor R. Bruce Morrison
ATTEST: Deputy Clerk Valerie Beal
Publish: January 20, 2011
Lovell Town Council minutes. Jan. 5. 2011
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD
JANUARY 5, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M. AT LOVELL TOWN HALL.
Present: Mayor Bruce Morrison, council Members: Brian Dickson,
Bruce Wolsey. Others present: Administrative Assistant Scott Camp-
bell, Deputy Clerk Valerie Beal, Sue Taylor, Cindy Porter, Leah Brise-
no, Andy Rose, Bruce Morse.
Mayor Morrison called the meeting to order. Leah Briseno presented
The Elected Official's Guide to Economic Development. She explained
the building blocks in the economic development process. Cindy Por-
ter facilitated discussion on the second phase of the upcoming Com-
munity Assessment. She explained the assessment process and the
resources provided to assist with planning and organization. Mayor
Morrison expressed his wish to establish an identity for the town.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
APPROVED: Mayor R. Bruce Morrison
ATTEST: Deputy Clerk Valerie Beal
Publish:; January 20, 2011
Chane of name
STATE OF WYOMING
COUNTY OF BIG HORN
) IN THE DISTRICT COURT
) SS.
) FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ')
CHANGE OF NAME OF )
DALTON JOSEPH JOHNSON ) CASE NO. 019296
TRISTAN CHANDLER JOHNSON )
JAXSON TREVOR JOHNSON )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME
Petitioners hereby give notice to all interested persons that they have
filed a Petition for Change of Name in District Court of Big Horn Coun-
ty, Wyoming requresting the change of names as follows:
From
Dalton Joseph Johnson
Tristan Chandler Johnson
Jaxson Trevor Johnson
To
Dalton Joseph Jewell
Tristan Chandler Jewell
Jaxon Trevor Jewell
The hearing on the application will be held on the 10th day of Feb-
ruary, 2011, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. in the Distr, i/;tCourt of Big Horn
County, located at 420 West C Street, Basirl ¥.,#2410, Aoy andLaE
persons having objections to the requested Cige of Nameimust
appear at that time and be heard.
Suzette Jewell
607 Nevada Ave.
Lovell, WY 82431
Publish: January 6, 13 & 20, 2011
MDU Ilas Cost Increase
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) authority to pass on wholesale
purchased gas cost increase of $0.478 per decatherm (Dth) to its Res-
idential, Firm General Service, and Small and Large Interruptible cus-
tomers, and $0.476 per Dth to its Seasonal Firm customers, all subject
to notice, protest, intervention, possible hearing, refund, change, fur-
ther investigation and further order of the Commission. The increase
for all classes of customers is due to higher projected gas costs in
January 2011. The Company states the proposed increases will affect
all customers in MDU's Wyoming service territory; and are proposed
to go into effect for usage on and after January 1, 2011. The proposed
pass-on will result in an estimated increase of $195,980 in the Com-
pany's revenues during January 2011, based upon estimated sales
volumes for the month.
MDU's current and proposed rates for its Residential customers, stat-
ed in dollars per Dth, are:
Tariff Item Proposed Current Net
Cost Cost Change
($/Dth) ($1Dth) ($1Dth)
Purchased Gas Cost 4.891 4.413 0.478
Surcharge Adjustment (CBA) (0.008) (0.008) 0.000
Non-Core Revenue Credit (0.085) (0.085) 0.000
Total Purchased Gas Cost 4.798 4.320 0.478
Distribution Delivery Charge 0.633 0.633 0.000
0.002 0.002 0.000
Conservation Tracking Ad-
justment
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Total Gas Cost
5.433
4.955
0.478
The proposed increase in rates will result in an increase of $7.84, or
about 8.4%, for the average residential customer using 16.4 Dths in
January 2011. Actual bills will vary with usage.
Sections 249 and 250 of the Commission's Rules allow a utility to pass
on to its customers known or prospective wholesale commodity cost
increases or decreases, subject to public notice, opportunity for hear-
ing and refund.
MDU's application is on file in its Wyoming business offices and at the
Commission's office in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and may be inspected by
any interested person during regular business hours.
Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest or
request for a public hearing in this matter must so file, in writing, with
the Commission on or before February 11, 2011. The petition shall set
forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing
and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.
If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that
you will attend, and you require reasonable accommodation for a dis-
ability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to
the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyo-
ming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired per-
sons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay
at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30013-241-GP-10 in your com-
munications.
Dated: January 10, 2011.
Publish: January 20 & 27, 2011
