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Lovmll Town Council Minufms. April 12. 2011
Town of LoveH Ordinance
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD
APRIL 12, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M. AT LOVELL TOWN HALL.
Present: Mayor Bruce Morrison, Council Members: Brian Dickson,
Bruce Wolsey, Kevin Jones. Others present: Deputy Clerk Valerie
Beal, Attorney Sandra Kitchen, Ed AIIred, Frank Page, Sue Taylor,
Jim Szlemko, Peg Snell, Karen Spragg, David Peck, Suzanne Winter-
holler, Jacob Winterholler, Senator Ray Peterson and Representative
Elaine Harvey.
With a quorum present, Mayor Morrison called the meeting to order
and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Scott AIIred was ex-
cused from the meeting.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting held March 8, 2011. Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Mo-
tion passed. Brian Dickson made a motion to approve the minutes of
the Special Meeting held March 16, 2011. Second by Bruce Wolsey.
All in favor. Motion passed. Kevin Jones made a motion to approve
the minutes of the Special Meeting held March 28, 2011. Second by
Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed. Bruce Wolsey made a mo-
tion to approve the minutes of the Work Meeting held March 28, 2011.
Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed. Kevin Jones
made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held
April 5, 2011. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to approve the minutes of the Executive
Session held April 5, 2011: Second by Kevin 3ones. All in favor. Mo-
tion passed.
Mayor Morrison read a letter being sent out explaining the upcoming
town clean-up efforts on April 16th -April 30th. It requested volunteers,
service organizations and church groups to assist any way they could
to help others that may not have the means to do it themselves. He
reported we have not yet heard from DEQ Air Quality regarding our
open burning set-back waiver application.
Mayor Morrison reported a ribbon cutting dedication of the Northeast
Park complex is scheduled in coordination with the Lovell Little League
Baseball Kickoff to be held May 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Northeast
Park. The Lovell Little League is becoming an officially sanctioned
organization and will be celebrating throughout the day with games
and activities.
Mayor Morrison explained having met with Council and reviewed the
applications for a new Town Administrator but will be taking time to
work through the process.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jim Szlemko suggested the Council consider sending out monthly
newsletters to citizens in town. He also suggested the budget be ad-
vertised and published in the newsletter so people can know where
costs are. Council explained the budget is a part of the public record
and is available at Town Hall for review.
OLD BUSINESS:
Frank Page reported the Southwest/Transmission Water and Sewer
Project complete and in the warranty period. He reported the South
Water and Sewer Project preliminary work is continuing. The DEQ
permit to construct has been received and easements and final review
with Rural Development are proceeding.
Mr. Page reported that notification was received that no funding would
be available for the Safe Routes to School project at this time and it
must be re-applied for next fall. The Town was notified of the award of
$5,000 for Safe Routes to School education.
Mr. Page reported on meeting with the Globe Canal District to discuss
the canal crossings at Nevada Avenue, Montana Avenue and Garfield
Avenue included with the South Water & Sewer Project. The Globe
Canal made a proposal of purchasing pipe to continue their efforts
in burying the canal and having the Town bury the pipe. Council dis-
cussed the respohsibilities, liabilities and legalities of the proposal.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to reject the proposal by the Globe Ca-
nal to buy pipe and have the Town bury it. Second by Kevin Jones. All
in favor. Motion passed.
Mr. Page explained a water line easement proposal that would allow
a water line to be constructed across property owned by Dave and
Jackie Bischoff. The line would provide adequate water pressure and
flow to nearby residents along the route and on Garfield Avenue. It
will also benefit the Lovell Fire Department in providing better fire pro-
tection. The Bischoffs have requested two 2-inch taps as part of the
South Project. Financial participation by the project funding agencies
was discussed. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to send the proposal
offer concurrently to the funding agencies for consideration and to
the property owner for the temporary and permanent easements and
damages. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Sue Taylor -- Lovell Inc. director reported the ABCD training has been
postponed and has been rescheduled for June 1st and 2nd. She re-
ported the environmental review is being completed on the Old Hos-
pital Project. Council may need to consider publishing findings and
requesting funds by the May meeting, obtaining title to the property
and a survey to establish metes and bounds. She explained upcoming
events for Forever Friendly Training and an All About Lovell Event.
The Lovell Inc. building remodel project is moving forward and she will
be relocating temporarily while the work is being done.
Karen Spragg presented a notice of resignation from the Museum
Board for Christy Fleming, Jeff Pearson, Karen Spragg, Rich Fink and
Sharon Cornwall. They wish to pursue their independent status for
the development of a LovelI-Kane Area Museum. She expressed their
appreciation for the Town's support. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to
accept the resignation of the Museum Board. Second by Kevin Jones.
All in favor. Motion passed.
ORDINANCE 912 amending Section 2-03-03-010 of the Town Code
combining the positions of Town Treasurer and Town Clerk into one
position was read by title by Attorney Sandra Kitchen and presented
on third reading. Brian Dickson made a motion to adopt Ordinance
912 on third reading. Second by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion
passed.
ORDINANCE 913 amending Section 2-03-01-010(b) of the Town Code
by combining the bond requirements for the Clerk/Treasurer position
was read by title by Attorney Kitchen and presented on third reading.
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to adopt Ordinance 913 on third reading.
Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Motion passed.
ORDINANCE 914 amending Section 16-01-010 by increasing the
maximum number of board members for the Museum Board was read
by title by Attorney Kitchen. She suggested defeating the ordinance
on 3,d reading since another ordinance is being considered to do away
with the museum board. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to defeat Or-
dinance 914 on 3r~ reading. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor.
Motion passed.
ORDINANCE 915 amending Section 26-02-010 of the Town Code by
establishing definitions for Overlay and Planned Unit Development
was read by title and presented by Attorney Kitchen on second read-
ing. Kevin Jones made a motion to pass Ordinance 915 on second
reading. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
ORDINANCE 916 enacting Article 26-20 of the Town Code by estab-
lishing a Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone was read by title
and presented by Attorney Kitchen on second reading. Bruce Wolsey
made a motion to pass Ordinance 916 on second reading. Second by
Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
An Addendum to the buy/sell real estate contract with Overland Prop-
erties was presented for consideration. The Addendum clarified re-
ceipt of earnest money and title commitment delivery by 4/20/2011:
Bruce Wolsey made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Ad-
dendum. Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Bruce Wolsey made the
recommendation of Big Horn County Title from Greybull, Wyoming for
the title work. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to authorize the Deputy
Clerk to contact the title company and request they rush it. Second by
Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
A liquor catering permit was requested by Amy Bowman, dba Water-
hole #1, Cowley, Wyoming for the North Big Horn Hospital Foundation
-An Evening with Friends banquet to be held Saturday April 16, 2011
at the Community Center. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to approve
the catering permit for Waterhole #1 for April 16th contingent upon clar-
ification of the tax exempt status check box. Second by Kevin Jones.
All in favor. Motion passed.
A liquor catering permit was requested by Byron Bar LLC, dba By-
ron Bar & Grill, Byron, Wyoming for the Ducks Unlimited Banquet to
be held Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Community Center. Bruce Wolsey
made a motion to approve the catering permit for the Byron Bar for
May 6, 2011 contingent on verification of approval by the Town of By-
ron and clarification of the years of operation check box. Second by
Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
ORDINANCE 917 repealing Chapter 16 of the Town Code pertaining
to establishment of a museum board and duties of the museum board
was read in full by Attorney Kitchen and presented on first reading:
Brian Dickson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 917 on first reading.
Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Motion passed.
Discussion was held regarding the need for an official voting delegate
for the 2011 WAM Annual Convention. Bruce Wolsey made a motion
to approve Brian Dickson as the WAM Voting Delegate for the June
meeting. Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Motion passed.
Mayor Morrison read an Arbor Day Proclamation designating April 27,
2011 as the day of celebration for the Town of Lovell.
Senator Ray Peterson and Representative Elaine Harvey discussed
state revenue issues and how towns and cities are affected by funding
changes. Council expressed budget concerns and the need for a way
to provide more consistent revenue sources.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bills were presented for payment. Brian Dickson made a motion to pay
the bills as presented. Second by Bruce Wosley. All in favor. Motion
passed.
AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS ............................ 489.90
ALLRED, EDWARD A ............................................................. 17.99
ALSCO .................................................................................. 123.21
ANIMAL CARE EQUIP & SERVICES .................................... 250.92
AVERETT, WADE ................................................................... 375.00
B & G LUMBER ..................................................................... 132.34
BANK OF LOVELL ........................................................... 14,173.94
BEAL, DAN .............................................................................. 35.15
BIG HORN COUNTY SOLID WASTE ................................ 9,947.20
BROSlUS, TIMOTHY ............................................................ 365.97
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC ..................... ; .............. 132.18
C K HARDWARE ........................... i ........................................ 226.15
CLARY BUSINESS MACHINES ........................................... 706.00
CNA SURETY ..................................................................... 2,285.00
CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS ............................................. 93.54
COPENHAVER KATH KITCHEN ....................................... 1,841.70
CPO WYOMING .................................................................... 325.00
DICKSON, BRIAN ................................................................. 146.91
DOWL HKM ........................... ........................................... 16,474.16
ENERGY LABORATORIES INC .............................................. 40.00
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES INC ....................................... 162.00
FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST .................................... 2,666.72
FOSTER GULCH GOLF ASSOCIATION ......................... 10,715.60
GALLS INC ............................................................................ 107.86
GARVlN MOTORS ................................................................ 366.46
GREENHOUSE GARDENS ............................................... 1,190.00
GROTEFEND, CHARLES .................................................. 1,247.50
HERREN, KEESHA ............................................................... 227.50
INK SPOT, THE ..................................................................... 100.00
INTER-MOUNTAIN LABS INC .............................................. 658.00
JOLLEY, JASON .................................................................... 515.00
KELLETT, DAVID ................................ : .................................. 767.25
KEELE SANITATION .......................................................... 1,631.40
KENCO SECURITY & TECHNOLOGY ................................. 135.51
KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT CO .................................... 131.39
LEWIS HOLDING CO INC ................................................. 2,422.12
LEWIS, NICK ......................................................................... 100.00
LOCAL GOV'MENT LIABILITY POOL ................................... 500.00
LOVELL AMERICAN CAR CARE ............................................ 92.25
LOVELL AREA CHAMBER/COMMERCE ............................... 56.00
LOVELL CHRONICLE ........................................................ 1,350.80
LOVELL LIBRARY ................................................................. 150.00
LOVELL RECREATION DISTRICT ....................................... 898.95
MAIN STREET CAR WASH .................................................... 60.00
MAYES FABRICS .................................................................... 10.00
MAYES LOCKSMITHING, LLOYD ..... . .................................... 55.00
MILLER'S FABRICATION INC ........................................... 1,009.90
MINCHOW'S SERVICE LLC .............................................. 2,523.50
MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES ......................................... 1,025.76
NORTH BIG HORN HOSPITAL ............................................... 78.00
NORTHERN SAFETY CO INC .............................................. 228.68
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICT ............................. 39.60
OFFICE SHOP ...................................................................... 114.71
ORCHARD TRUST CO. ..................................................... 1,160.00
PARK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ........................................ 262.54
PLAN ONE / ARCHITECTS .............................................. 10,606.50
POSTMASTER ...................................................................... 236.11
RED APPLE SUPERMARKET .............................................. 141.18
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER ............................................ 4,522.35
SAVAGE, ROBYN ................................................................. 675.00
SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 .......................................... ! ......... 20,000.00
SECKMAN CPA P.C., JAMES B ............................................ 250.00
SHOSHONE MUNICIPAL PIPELINE ................................ 21,316.52
SLATER, LARRY ................................................................... 318.00
SECRETARY OF STATE ......................................................... 30.00
STATE DISBURSEMENT BD0275799 .................................. 400.00
STATE OF WYOMING ....................................................... 8,027.12
TCT WEST INC ..................................................................... 848.36
TECHNICAL EDGE CONSULTING ....................................... 194.60
TOWN OF LOVELL ............................................................... 121.75
TVETENE TURF ................................................................ 2,700.00
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 219,265.00
UTILITY SPECIALTIES INC .................................................... 92.46
VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY CO .............................................. 566.26
VISA. ...................................................................................... 391.10
WALKER, LEWIS B ............................................................... 154~10
WRIGHT EXPRESS ..................................................... , ..... 1,436.68
WYO ASSN RURAL WATER SYSTEMS .. ............. ............... 200.00
WYO CONFERENCE OF MUNICIPAL .................. i ..... .......... 100.00
WYOMING NCPERS LIFE INSURANCE ................................ 64.00
WYO PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ............................ 160.00
WYO RETIREMENT SYSTEM ........................................... 8,450.28
WYO T-2 CENTER .................................................................. 40.00
VVYO WORKER'S COMPENSATION ................................. 1,177.62
MAY, AMY ................................................................................ 72.75
REYNAUD, ARTHUR L ............................................................. 6.38
RUSCH, JESSICA ................................................................... 11.03
JOLLEY, GARTH ................................................................... 100.00
MICKELSON, KIM ................................................................. 150.00
SMITH, VIRGINIA .................................................................... 70.51
Total Paid: ....................................................................... 383,837.92
Deputy Clerk Beal reported on a Big Horn Basin Regional Recycling
Initiative seeking support for a Rural Recycling Grant. They are seek-
ing letters of interest from organizations in the Big Horn Basin to show
a base of public support for regional recycling.
Work Meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for the
purpose of discussing the budget.
Brian Dickson made a motion at 9:25 p.m. to adjourn the meeting.
Second by Bruce Wosley. All in favor. Motion passed.
Pending Approval: Mayor R. Bruce Morrison
ATTEST: Deputy Clerk Valerie Beal
Publish: April 21,201.1
ORDINANCE NO. 912
,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-03-03-010 OF THE
LOVELL TOWN CODE, TOWN OF LOVELL, BIG HORN COUN-
TY, STATE OF WYOMING BY COMBINING THE POSITIONS OF
TOWN TREASURER AND TOWN CLERK INTO ONE POSITION
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the governing body of the Town of
Lovell, Wyoming, as follows:
Section 1. Section 2-03-03-010 of the Lovell Town Code is hereby
amended to provide as follows:
Section 2-03-03-101 Appointment.
The Mayor, by andwith the advice and consent of the Town Council
shall appoint the following officers:
(a) Town Administrator
(b) Chief of Police
(c) Town Clerk/Treasurer
(d) Town Attorney
(e) Municipal Judge
(f) Building Inspector
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon
adoption and publication as required by law.
PASSED ON FIRST READING, THIS 8th DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2011.
PASSED ON SECOND READING, THIS 8th DAY OF MARCH,
2011.
PASSED ON THIRD READING, THIS 12th DAY OF APRIL, 2011.
TOWN OF LOVELL:
R. BRUCE MORRISON, MAYOR
ATTEST: Town Clerk
Publish: April 21, 2011
Town of Lovell Orclinance
ORDINANCE NO. 913
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-03-01-010(b) OF THE
LOVELL TOWN CODE, TOWN OF LOVELL, BIG HORN COUN-
TY, STATE OF WYOMING TO COMBINE THE BOND REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR THE CLERK/TREASURER POSITION
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the governing body of the Town of
Lovell, Wyoming, as follows:
Section 1. Section 2-03-01-010(b) of the Lovell Town Code is hereby
amended to provide as follows:
Section 2-03-01-010(b) .
The bonds provided for in Section (a) of this section shall be in the
following sums and amounts:
1. Mayor $1,000
2. Town Clerk/Treasurer $5,000
3. Town Administrator $1,000
4. Municipal Judge $1,000
5. Chief of Police $1,000
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon
adoption and,publication as required by law.
PASSED ON FIRST READING, THIS 8th DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2011.
PASSED ON SECOND READING, THIS 8th DAY OF MARCH,
2011.
PASSED ON THIRD READING, THIS 12th DAY OF APRIL, 2011.
TOWN OF LOVELL:
R. BRUCE MORRISON, MAYOR
ATTEST: Town Clerk
Publish: April 21, 2011
Rocky Mountain Power notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) has received authority from the Wyo-
ming Public Service Commission (Commission) to recover deferred
net power costs (NPC) through its Power Cost Adjustment Mechanism
(PCAM) in the amount of $11.2 million, on an interim basis, effective
April 1, 2011. These interim rates will remain in effect until final rates
are approved by the Commission. The interim increase is subject to
refund with interest if the final rate increase is less than the interim
increase or to additional collection if the final rate increase is greater
than the interim increase. The Commission's approval of these interim
rates does not in any way prejudice or restrict any party with respect
to any issues concerning the Commission's determination of the final
PCAM rate increase.
The Company stated that the deferred NPC adjustment in.this applica-
tion is the result of a number of factors including, but not limited to, low-
er total Company hydroelectric generation, lower thermal generation
availability, coal costs and the variance of ECD credits to Wyoming.
The interim PCAM price changes by tariff rate schedule in the applica-
tion are set forth in the table below:
Customer Class
Residential (Schedule 2)
General Service (Schedule 25)
General Service (Schedule 28)
Large General Service "
Proposed Percentage
Change
1.39%
0.77%
1.97%
Schedule 33 2.50%
Schedule 46 2.34%
Schedule 48T 2.12%
Irrigation (Schedule 40)
Irrigation (Schedule 210)
Public Street Lighting Schedules
1.51%
1.71%
0.96%
This is not a complete description of RMP's application. Customers
with questions about how this application could affect their electricity
bills should contact RMP directly for further information. Interested
persons may inspect the application during regular business hours
at RMP's Wyoming service centers in Casper (Casper Service Cen-
ter and Casper Region Office), Cody, Evanston, Laramie, Pinedale,
Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs, and Worland. The application and
its supporting testimony and exhibits may also be reviewed on the
internet at httD://www.pacificom.com
If you wish to communicate with the Commission and require reason-
able accommodation for a disability, call the Commission at (307) 777-
7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300,
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may
also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711.
Please mention Docket No. 20000-389-EP-11 when you call or write.
Dated: April 18, 2011.
Publish: April 21 & 28, 2011
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