10 I The Lovell Chronicle I June 18, 2015
Lisa Dickerson,
Jill Hitz and Kristi
Schneider prepare
meals during the
Lovell Senior League
Baseball rib dinner
Saturday evening
at the Lovell Fire
Hall. As usual, moms
and dads jumped in
to help the players
raise money for the
program.
DAVID PECK PHOTO
Perkins wins Montana rodeo, title
Shawn Perkins of Rob- tional High School Rodeo been selected for induction of Lovell and Mariah and
erts, Mont., won the Mon- to be held in Rock Springs into the Wyoming Cowboy Luke Holdbrook of Rob-
tana State High School July 12-19. Perkins recent- Hall of Fame in Septem- erts. Lovellites Gerald and
Rodeo championship in ly completed his sopho- ber. He is also the cousin Mary Lou Perkins, Vern
bareback at the state finals more year at Roberts High of Cowley's JR Vezain, who and Kim Decker of Cody
in Kalispell last weekend. School. has won many rodeo titles, and Everett and Kelly
The win qualifies him His grandfather, Ger- Shawn is the son of Vezain of Red Lodge are his
to participate at the Na- ald Perkins of Lovell, has Andy and Becky Perkins grandparents.
Mudcats drop two to Cody
BY SAM SMITH couple of weeks. If we get to
The North Big Horn where we are playing loose
Mudcats dropped two and having fun, we will
games to Cody Monday in win some games again in-
Cody. stead of letting them slide
NBH fell to Cody in the through our fingers."
first game 10-3. Now 4-5 on the sea-
"We haven't been play- son, the Mudcats will face
ing our best, obviously," the Powell No. 1 team in
coach Braden Hitz said. Cowley today (Thursday)
"Cody is a good team, but at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the
we gave away the first one." Buffalo Babe Ruth team
The Mudcats fell to comes to Cowley for a dou-
Cody in the second game bleheader at noon and 3
8-3. p.m.
"We decided to move On Monday, the Mud-
some players around for cats will travel to Powell
the second game to try for a doubleheader with the
and gain some depth in Powell No. 1 team at 5:30
other positions," Hitz and 7:30 p.m.
said. "Ethan Hessenthal- Loss in Worland
er showed me he can do NBH fell to Worland
well on the mound and 8-7 Friday inWorland.
Zane Hitz is growing as a "We played really well
catcher, and led 7-2 going into the
"I've been demanding a bottom of the seventh,"
lot from them and I think Hitz said. "But then our
we aren't having as much youth showed a bit and we
fun as we were the first couldn't hold on."
Town of Lovell
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 9, 2015
AT 7:00 P.M. AT LOVELL TOWN HALL.
Present: Mayor Angel Montanez, Council Members: Brian Dick-
son, Bruce Wolsey, and Kevin Jones. Others present: Clerk/Trea-
surer Valerie Beal, Attorney Sandra Kitchen, Ed Allred, Sylvia Gams,
Daniel Mills Sr., David Peck, Doug Savage Jr., Sue Taylor, Adrian
Flood, Shane Pitt, Steve Allred, Salvador Salgado Hurtado, Na'ahma
Golden.
With a quorum present, Mayor Angel Montanez called the meet-
ing to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Scott
Allred was excused from the meeting.
Mayor Angel Montanez explained we had received a letter from
the Chamber of Commerce with the names of six board members vol-
unteering to serve on the Lodging Tax Board. One other individual
had expressed interest in serving on the seven member board. Coun-
cil expressed their thank you to the board members for volunteering
but wanted to get additional public input. With the lodging tax funds
being distributed through the Chamber of Commerce they wanted to
avoid any conflict of interest concerns. Brian Dickson made a motion
to table the appointments for the Lodging Tax Board until gathering
additional information. Second by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion
passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Na'ahma Golden, representing Experience Works; an agency as-
sisting older people through training, community service and employ-
ment, explained their program and how it can advocate for individuals
55 years old and up. She is looking for host agencies and requested
any help possible in providing her contact information to interested
individuals.
Daniel Mills Sr. expressed dissatisfaction with the City Council in
not assisting the Mayor with doing anything. He also expressed his
concern that town vehicles were used for personal use, his concern
in not seeing the mosquito sprayer out, and also not checking on or
follow up on complaints. He suggested a written record be instituted.
He also expressed his thought that the Town should find a different
newspaper to represent the Town that is not biased.
Adrian Flood congratulated the Town on a job well done on the
Jersey Avenue Storm Drain Project. He asked about the status of the
drainage on south Nevada Avenue by the Hospital Clinic. Councilman
Brian Dickson explained the drainage problem and the topography
of the land. He also explained the engineers are looking into alterna-
tive types of drains that could be incorporated into the proposed new
water tower project when the street is worked on for the water lines.
MINUTES:
Brian Dickson made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting held May 12, 2015. Second by Kevin Jones. All in
favor. Motion passed. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to approve the
minutes of the Special Meeting held May 19, 2015. Second by Brian
Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed. Kevin Jones made a motion to
approve the minutes of the Work Meeting held May 19, 2015. Second
by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion passed. Bruce Wolsey made a
motion to approve the minutes of the Work Meeting held June 2, 2015.
Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Councilman Brian Dickson reported the Storm Drain Project on
Jersey Avenue has been completed with the exception of some final
fencing and landscaping to touch up. The deadline for substantial
completion for the WYDOT Main Street Project is June 10, 2015. He
estimated traffic controls on Main Street and Jersey Avenue could be
removed by the end of the week. The Town has no say in any WYDOT
extensions on the project.
Sue Taylor, Lovell Inc. Director, presented a handout to Council
outlining the various projects, steps taken, results or current status of
the projects Lovell Inc. has been working on over the period of 2008
through 2015 for their review. With the Senior Housing project as
a priority project for the Town, she will contact the funding agency
about reducing the restrictions to encourage the development of hous-
ing. She reported funding efforts for "Grow Big Horn County" have
also been pursued by working with other area towns and with Big
Horn County, but with their lack of support Lovell Inc.'s efforts will
refocus on the Town of Lovell. The budget appropriation funding sup-
port is appreciated. Sue recognized that ways to fund communities
are limited and without an organization like Lovell Inc. the increased
revenues attributed to a healthy business infrastructure and business
volume can be difficult to maintain. She discussed the reasons for
and needs for surveys and plans when applying for grants and fund-
ing assistance, specifically noting the safe routes to school projects
and housing assessments. The Master Plan adopted in 2006 stated
the need to organize a local economic development corporation. She
requested the opportunity to meet with the Mayor and Councilman
Bruce Wolsey to discuss realistic steps for continued economic devel-
opment efforts.
Municipal Court Judge Sylvia Gams reviewed a letter outlining
payment procedures for fines and a collection process she would like
to implement within the court system. Challenges facing the court in
the collection of fines were discussed. Procedures for using a collec-
tion agency, a contract payment request, and write-off procedure for
uncollectable fines were presented. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to
support the plan of action for the Municipal Court collections. Second
by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal reported discussion with Tim An-
derson with Stockman Bank regarding the donation of a piece of prop-
erty to the Town. If the Town is interested the bank is requesting that
the Town pay for the fees associated with the transfer of the property
estimated at around $500. Council requested additional information
on the value of the land, the market value of the property and the
yearly tax amount. Legal Counsel recommended a title policy on the
property if Council wished to proceed.
ORDINANCE 932 providing for the annual appropriation of the
Town for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30,
2016 was read by title and presented by Attorney Sandra Kitchen on
second reading. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to approve Ordinance
932 on second reading. Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Motion
passed.
ORDINANCE 933 providing for the annual tax levy of the Town
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016
was read by title and presented by Attorney Sandra Kitchen on sec-
ond reading. Kevin Jones made a motion to approve Ordinance 933
on second reading. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion
passed.
Council reviewed the Certificate of Substantial Completion for
McCollam Service & Construction as recommended by Engineer Wil-
lie Bridges for the LoveU Camper Park Project. It was explained there
is still some work to be completed on the gravel roadway by the town
crews but the building and picnic shelter met substantial completion
by McCollam Service. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to accept the
Certificate of Substantial Completion and authorize the Mayor to sign
it. Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Motion passed. Bruce Wolsey
made a motion to advertise for final payment for McCollam Service &
Construction for the retainage balance of $4058.90. Second by Brian
Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council reviewed a Project Agreement with Wyoming Water
Development Commission (WWDC) for the Lovell Tank/Zone2 Im-
provement Project. Councilman Brian Dickson explained the grant
award provides for 67% of the project up to $2,401,950. He explained
the WWDC had already contributed around $100,000 to commission
a water master plan that showed the recommendation of a new water
tank to be located on the upper bench to assist with pressure and fire
protection needs. It would also include a SCADA telemetry system as
recommended by Shoshone Municipal Pipeline representative Don
Richards. Councilman Dickson proposed to seek a grant of approxi-
mately $600,000 from State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) to be
matched with $600,000 Town Construction and Water Funds for the
remaining 33% of the project. Mayor Montanez suggested purchasing
a generator, replacing the pumps and continuing to use the current
water tanks as another option. Council suggested having a comment
period to gather additional information on the project.
Council reviewed the bids received for the advertised surplus
property. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to accept the bid from Dale
Walker of $750 for the 2004 Impala, Trendsetter's bid of $55.55 for the
diaphragm pump, Jake Walker's bid of $655 for the JD 125 Mower,
Trendsetter's bid of $666.66 for the JD1993 F935 Mower, and Brent
Wardell's bid of $50 for the assorted block. Second by Brian Dickson.
All in favor. Motion passed.
Information on the agreement with Big Horn School District #1
to provide a School Resource Officer was not yet received. Kevin
Jones made a motion to table discussion on the agreement. Second
by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion passed.
ORDINANCE 934 granting Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)
the franchise and right to construct, maintain and operate, within
and upon, in and under the streets and alleys of the Town of Lovell,
a gas distribution system for transmitting and distributing natural or
manufactured gas or a mixture of both for public and private use was
read by title and presented by Sandra Kitchen. Bruce Wolsey made a
motion to approve Ordinance 934 on first reading and to post at Town
Hall in lieu of reading it in full. Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor.
Motion passed.
Council reviewed the grant agreement for the 2015 West Nile
Virus Prevention Program with the Wyoming Department of Agricul-
ture in the amount of $8,700. Kevin Jones made a motion to approve
the mosquito program grant and authorize the Mayor to sign it. Sec-
ond by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion passed.
Council discussed the debt reserve funds and the process to re-
pay the revenue bond. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to begin the
process for the revenue bond repayment. Second by Brian Dickson.
All in favor. Motion passed.
Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal requested a letter to First Bank of
Wyoming for the closing of an account no longer needed. Brian Dick-
son made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter for closing
the account at First Bank of Wyoming. Second by Bruce Wolsey. All
in favor. Motion passed.
Council considered a request by Dave Phelps for costs incurred
during construction of an underground drain line that broke the top of
his sewer line in the street. He requested $350.00 for using a camera
on the line and $85.00 for digging for a total of $435.00. Legal Counsel
was requested to prepare a release for the final settlement. Bruce
Wolsey made a motion to authorize reimbursement to Dave Phelps
for $435 with the signing of the release certifying payment. Second
by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Motion passed.
Council discussed the closure of Nevada Avenue from 3rd Street
to Main Street for the Strong Man Competition on Tuesday, June 23rd
during Mustang Days. They requested the Police Department be
notified of the closure. Bruce Wolsey made a motion to permit the
closure of Nevada Avenue north of Main Street to 3rd Street from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on June 23, 2015. Second by Brian Dickson. All in
favor. Motion passed.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bills were presented for payment. Bruce Wolsey made a motion
to approve the bills for payment. Second by Kevin Jones. All in favor.
Motion passed.
360 ° OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC .............................................. 23.31
AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS ............................. 515.54
ALLRED, EDWARD A. ................................................................ 17.47
ALSCO ......................................................................................... 153.41
AVE RETF, WADE ....................................................................... 375.00
BANK OF LOVELL ............................................................... 26,939.29
BIG HORN COUNTY SOLID WASTE ................................ 15,505.90
BIG HORN FEDERAL ............................................................... 166.67
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD ............................................ 25,607.49
BRINK INC, GARY ...................................................................... 98.00
BROSIUS, TIMOTHY ............................................................. 2,690.69
CASELLE INC ......................................................................... 1,020.00
CIRCUIT COURT NATRONA COUNTY ................................ 780.00
CITY SUPPLY ............................................................................... 32.60
CK HARDWARE ......................................................................... 545.35
CNA SURETY ............................................................................. 250.00
COPENHAVER KATH KITCHEN ........................................ 1,697.25
DOWL ..................................................................................... 40,330.79
EARL, JOYCE ............................................................................. 128.66
FIRST BANK OF WYOMING ............................................... 2,416.71
GALLS INC ................................................................................. 209.41
GAMS, SYLVIA ........................................................................... 117.58
GARCIA, ILDA. ............................................................................. 68.27
GREAT WEST FINANCIAL ................................................... 1,030.00
GREENHOUSE GARDENS ................................................... 2,432.75
HANSON CHEMICAL INC ........................................................ 61.07
HILTON GARDEN INN ............................................................ 166.00
HISER, STACEY ......................................................................... 350.00
INTER-MOUNTAIN LABS INC ............................................ 1,143.17
JAMESON, MICHAEL ................................. : ......................... 1,200.00
JOHNSON, CASSY ...................................................................... 50.00
JOLLEY, JASON ......................................................................... 723.60
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS .............................................. 48.94
KEELE SANITATION LLC .................................................... 1,650.80
LOVELL BUILDING CENTER ................................................... 61.01
LOVELL CHRONICLE ........................................................... 1,543.25
LOVELL FFA ........................................................................... 1,500.00
LOVELL RECREATION DISTRICT ........................................ 201.69
LOVELL VETERINARY SERVICE ............................................ 14.00
MAYES FABRICS ......................................................................... 10.99
M_AYES, NEIL ............................................................................. 140.00
MCCOLLAM SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION ............. 26,462.27
MIDWEST FENCE COMPANY ............................................ 1,093.00
MILLER'S FABRICATION INC ............................................. 1,405.55
MINCHOW'S FOOD COURT .................................................... 26.07
MINCHOW'S SERVICE LLC ................................................. 2,491.61
MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES ........................................... 244.57
NORTH BIG HORN HOSPITAL .............................................. 122.00
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICT .............................. 44.00
OFFICE SHOP ............................................................................. 98.90
ONE - CALL OF WYOMING ...................................................... 13.50
OWENS, KRISTIN .................................................................. 1,122.41
POSTMASTER ................................................................. .' ......... 372.32
QUALITY PROPANE SERVICE INC .................... ..................... 45.00
RED APPLE SUPERMARKET ................................................. 119.95
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER .............................................. 5,819.23
ROSE CITY LANES LLC ............................................................. 34.50
SAVAGE, ROBYN ....................................................................... 200.00
SHOSHONE MUNICIPAL PIPELINE ................................ 21,072.02
SLATER, LARRY ........................................................................ 476.00
TCT WEST INC .......................................................................... 969.06
TECHNICAL EDGE CONSULTING ..................................... 1,988.00
THACKERAY, AMANDA .......................................................... 113.13
TOWN OF LOVELL ................................................................... 187.03
TRANS UNION RIST AND ................................... . ................... 300.00
VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY CO ................................................. 556.45
VARNEY CLEAN CARE INC ................................................. 1,150.00
VISA ............................................................................................. 646.45
WALKEI LEWIS B ................................................................... 369.95
WOMACI BETHANY .............................................................. 170.04
WRIGHT EXPRESS ................................................................ 1,264.91
WYDOT-FINANCIAL SERVICES ..................................... 306,314.40
WYO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ........................... 838.00
WYO DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES ......................... 3,674.81
WYO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADAMY .............................. 250.00
WYO PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION .............................. 100.00
WYO RETIREMENT SYSTEM ........................................... 12,384.94
.WYOMING NCPERS - 851 .......................................................... 48.00
Grand Totals: ....................................................................... 524,604.73
Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal reported receiving communica-
tions from the Recycling Committee for the recycling survey to insert
in the utility bills, a request from the Powell family regarding a memo-
rial, a request to participate in a Campground Directory, and a copy of
the weed/junk vehicle letter list for Council to review.
Public Works Supervisor Doug Savage reported the new garbage
truck is expected to be delivered on Wednesday, June 10th. He also
reported the booster pump on the hill is back from repair and opera-
tional. He reported Dave Rodriquez made a request to repair an area
of his driveway approximately 8 feet by 6 feet where a meter pit was
installed in his driveway during an earlier water project. Council re-
quested photos of the area and a quote for consideration. Doug also
reported on the status of the land drain on Road 12 and that with the
Town only responsible for the drain within the Town limits the drain-
age district might also participate with the costs. Council directed
Doug to obtain a rough estimate of costs from Andy Mattie, DOWL
Engineer. Doug also reported he will work to get an estimate for the
gas line to the animal shelter. Also discussed was the need to consider
adding to the garbage personnel in preparation of the retirement of
the current employee. A letter stating a final retirement date should
be submitted to the council and then plans to advertise the position
would go forward.
Councilman Kevin Jones reported leaving a message with Signs
of Montana to find out the status of the sign for the Community Center
and will contact them again. The concrete was poured and should be
ready for installation.
Brian Dickson made a motion to include the recycling survey in
the next utility bills. Second by Bruce Wolsey. All in favor. Motion
passed. Councilman Jones also urged citizens to fill out the survey
that will be arriving with the utility bills regarding the recycling pro-
posal and get the information back for the Council to consider.
Mayor Montanez reported that currently the shifts of the police
department are being covered by the staff and Dan Anderson is cur-
rently helping in an advisory position. He is proposing to hire i officer
plus a police chief and an animal control officer. Currently the police
are picking up the animals and the summer parks crew is handling the
coverage and cleaning at the animal shelter.
A Special Meeting was scheduled for June 22, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
for the 3rd and final reading of the budget and tax levy ordinances.
Councilman Brian Dickson asked to be excused from that meeting.
Brian Dickson made a motion at 9:10 p.m. to recess the Regular
Meeting and reconvene in Executive Session pursuant to W. S. 16-4-
405-(a) (vii) to discuss site selection or purchase of real estate. Second
by Kevin Jones. All in favor. Motion passed.
Regular Meeting was reconvened at 9:20 p.m. With no additional
action, Bruce Wolsey made a motion to adjourn. Second by Brian
Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Pending Approval: Mayor Angel J. Montanez
ATI'EST: Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal
Publish: June 18, 2015
