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PUBLIC N()TICES
MDLI as cost decrease
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) authority to pass on wholesale
purchased gas cost decreases of $0.28 per decatherm (Dth)to its
Residential, Firm General Service, and Small and Large Interrupt-
ible customers, and $0.278 per Dth to Optional Seasonal customers,
all subject to notice, protest, intervention, possible hearing, refund,
change, further investigation and further order of the Commission.
The decrease for all classes of customers is primarily due to higher
projected gas costs in September 2010. The Company states the pro-
posed decrease will affect all customers in MDU's Wyoming service
territory; and it is proposed to go into effect for usage on and after
September 1, 2010. The proposed pass-on will result in an estimated
decrease of $25,480 in the Company's revenues during September
2010, based upon estimated sales volumes for the month.
MDU's current and proposed rates for its Residential customers,
stated in dollars per Dth, are:
Tariff Item Proposed Current Net
Cost Cost Change
Purchased Gas Cost 5.099 5.379 ' (0.280)
Surcharge Adjustment (0.244) (0.244)" 0.000
(CBA)
Non-Core Revenue (0.086) (0.086) 0.000
Credit
*Total Purchased Gas 4.769 5.049 (0.280)
Cost
Distribution Delivery 0,633 0.633 0.000
Charge
Conservation Tracking 0.002 0,002 0.000
Adjustment
Total Gas Cost 5.404 5.684 .(0.280)
* The Total Purchased Gas Cost for the Large and Small Interruptible
customer classes is the same as shown in the table except the Non-
Core Revenue Credit of $0.086 per Dth is eliminated. The proposed
Total Purchased Gas Cost for the Interruptible customer classes is
$4.855 per Dth.
The proposed decrease in rates will result in a decrease of $0.98, or
about 3.1%, for the average residential customer using 3.5 Dths in
September 2010. 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
hearing and refund.
MDU's application is on file in its Wyoming business offices and at the
Commission's offices 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 November 8, 2010. 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-
rning82002 to mlrpgements. Communications impaired per-
sons magi also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay
at 711., Please meron Docket No. 30013-233-GP-10 in your com-
munications.
Dated: October 8, 2010.
Publish: October 21 & 28, 2010
Clay Housinr lots bid
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The Town of Lovell, Wyoming is accepting bids for the purchase of
the remaining thirteen (13) Clay Housing lots to be sold as a group.
Please contact the Town of Lovell for complete information. Sealed
bids are due at Town of Lovell, attn: Clay Housing Lots; PO Box 188;
336 Nevada Avenue; Lovell, VVY 82431 by November 5, 2010 at
4:00 p.m., at which time they will be opened and read aloud publicly.
The Town of Lovell reserves the right to reject all bids.
Publish October 21,28, & November 4, 2010
Plannin and Zonin meetin
SPECIAL MEETING
Big Horn County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special
meeting on October 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The special meeting will
be held in the Lovell Annex (355 E. 5th St., Lovell, WY).
Topics to be covered.
1) Approval of September 2010 Minutes.
2) Approval of Final Plat for Jeff and Gall Parker Simple Subdivision
SS 10-006. Located in W1/2SE1/4 Sec. 8 T57N R97W.
3) Request fora 1 lot simple subdivision less than 5 acres. Big Horn
Cattle Company. Located in Lot 94-P T65N R96W. Continued from
9/14/2010
4) Updates
For more questions on Planning and Zoning agenda items or
meetings; call 307-568-2424.
Publish: October 21, 2010
Vehicle for bid
PUBLIC NOTICE
Security State Bank is offering for sale the following:
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 SLTQuad Cab #3B7KF23C92M223775
The method of sale will be through a sealed bid process, and the
sale will be conducted as follows:
Bid Period: Bids will be accepted from October 25, 2010 through
November 4, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.;
Location:
Bids will be accepted at:
Security State Bank
201 South 4th St
Basin, Wyoming
Or by mail to:
Security State Bank
PO Box 531
Basin, WY 82410
The item can be inspected by contacting Security State Bank
weekdays between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. until the time of bid
closing.
The item will be sold as is and where is, and Security State Bank
makes no representations as to specifications or conditions other
than those listed above.
Security State Bank reserves the right to reject any or all bids at its'
sole discretion.
For additional bid information, contact Ron Boyd or Ryan Baumeister
at (307)568-2483.
Publish: October 21 & 28, 2010
Lovell Town Council Minutes. October 12. 2010
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD
OCTOBER 12, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. AT LOVELL TOWN HALL.
Present: Mayor Bruce Morrison, Council Members: Brian Dickson,
Scott AIIred, Jodi Lindsay. Others present: Administrative Assistant
Scott Campbell, Deputy Clerk Valerie Beal, Town Attorney Sandra
Kitchen, Ed AIIred, Terry Brost, Deborah Brost, Jim Szlemko, David
Peck, Sue Taylor, Alvin Emmett, Gary Emmett, Christina Undem,
Joel Undem, Jane Undem, Jerry Warman, Frank Page, Tracy
Copenhaver.
With a quorum present, Mayor Morrison called the meeting to order
and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Bruce Wolsey was
excused from the meeting.
Mayor Morrison opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. for discussion
of selling the vacant lot on the corner of Main Street and Oregon
Avenue. Attorney Kitchen referred to W.S. 15-1-112 as reference to
the manner of disposing of municipal property; when advertising and
bids not necessary. Mayor Morrison reported the appraised value
at $35,000 - $45,000. Jim Szlemko estimated with the cost of the
property and demolition of the old building and cost of the appraisal
the lot should sell for a minimum of $58,000. Gary Emmett asked
if the lot was ready for a business. Mayor Morrison explained it is
commercially zoned and does have new water and sewer lines to the
property line from the past project. Sue Taylor asked if the property
must be sold through an agent. Attorney Kitchen explained a contract
could be negotiated directly if the governing body determined the
use will benefit the economic development of the municipality. The
Town could entertain an offer as long as it meets statute cdteda.
With no additional comments the hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.
Jodi Lindsay made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting held September 14, 2010. Second by Scott AIIred. During
discussion the appraised amount on the corner property was
corrected to $35,000 - $43,000 and a typing mistake corrected. All
in favor. Motion passed. Brian Dickson made a motion to approve
the minutes of the Public Hearing/Special Meeting held September
27, 2010. Second by Scott AIIred. All in favor. Motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jim Szlemko expressed his right to question the list of bills
published in the newspaper and requested explanation on various
payments. Council explained the expenses in question and noted
the expenditures are public record and can be viewed at the town
office. He also questioned subsidizing the private Foster Gulch Golf
Course. Council explained the golf course property is owned by
the Town but the operation of the Golf Course is run by a board of
directors. Town funds are budgeted and appropriated for equipment
purchases. Mr. Szlemko asked why the Animal Control vehicle
is allowed to be taken out of town. Council explained the Animal
Control officer is on call and allowed to keep the vehicle with him. He
also asked about the parking of equipment by the mayor around his
personal property on the public streets. Attorney Kitchen reminded
Council this time is for comments and not the time for open debate.
Mayor Morrison stated there is a lot of confidence in this council. The
public is always welcome to come express themselves.
Jerry Warman thanked the Mayor and Council and employees for
cleaning up the streets. He also expressed appreciation for the
presentation on vegetative waste dumping.
Alvin Emmett expressed appreciation for the flowers on Main Street.
He complimented those taking care of them and commended the
citizens' efforts to beautify the town.
OLD BUSINESS:
Frank Page-DOWL HKM Engineer explained the Southwest/
Transmission project is winding down. Line testing has been done
and base course is being installed on the streets. The contractor" Iia
requested permission tq.pave seven days per week with the goal
to get all streets repaved.The completion timeline is for substantial
completion by the end of November with final payment around
the end of the year. He reported they are finishing up design and
surveying on the South project and plan to have preliminary plans
for review and the permit to construct for DEQ around the 15 th of
November. Easements are continuing to be worked on.
The Safe Routes to School project has the concrete finished and will
wait to install the pavement markings and signage until the paving
has gone down.
Sue Taylor - Lovell Inc. director reported the committee on the
old hospital project met and discussed covenants, zoning issues
- planned unit development and contract zones and increased
density to the neighborhood. They will be holding meeting the 1 =
Thursday of the month. They will continue to debate the pros and
cons and will then bring the plan to the Council. She reported on
attending a meeting on a travel and tourism master plan for the
state with Representative Elaine Harvey. She reported working
with Scott Campbell to submit a request for the second phase of
the Community Assessment. She suggested a resolution would be
needed to proceed.
Discussion was opened on the proposed vegetative waste plan.
Terry Brost does not feel the location at the end of Road 10 would be
a good choice. He explained the road is a private road and the bridge
is private also. He expressed concern the bridge would not hold up to
proposed larger pieces of equipment using it. In his discussion with
adjacent property owners the Undems and Walkers they expressed
they would like to see it maintained as private. Mayor explained
we are being required by DEQ as part of our plan for our burning
waiver to locate a site. We will continue to look elsewhere. DEQ is
requesting we provide a report back by January 15, 2011describing
the implementation of an alternative as suggested in their letter.
Council requested alternative sites be considered at the next work
meeting.
Scott AIIred made a motion to remove from the table for discussion
the Clay Housing Lots. Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion
passed. Discussion was held regarding selling the remaining Clay
Housing Lots as 1 parcel by competitive bid. Brian Dickson made a
motion to advertise to sell the remaining unsold clay housing lots in
one package by sealed bid. Second by Scott AIIred. Brian Dickson
amended the motion to include that they be advertised on October
21, 28, and Nov 4 th with the opening on Friday, Nov. 5 th at 4:00 p.m.
Second by Scott AIIred. All in favor. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion was held regarding the procedure for selling the corner
property at Main Street and Oregon Avenue. W.S. 115-1-112 (i)(D)
allows the town to sell the property if it is determined by the governing
body it will be used for economic development of the Town. Council
requested a sale sign be placed on the property.
Discussion was held regarding the notification of the open burning
waiver received from the DEQ. It was granted provided the
vegetative waste plan is followed. Scott AIIred made a motion to
advertise the burn period of October 15 through November 15 th
with the times and other requirements. Second by Brian Dickson.
Council encouraged citizens to follow the plan and use common
sense to eliminate problems. All in favor. Motion passed.
Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell explained concern of water
loss being incurred by the town. He requested funding sources for
finishing the Main Street portion of the water and sewer project are
investigated.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bills were presented for payment. Brian Dickson made a motion to
pay the bills. Second by Scott AIIred. All in favor. Motion passed.
Bills for DOWL HKM and Wilson Brothers for the Safe Routes to
School were presented for payment pending receipt of the funding
from WYDOT. Brian Dickson made a motion to pay those bills
upon receipt of funding. Second by Scott AIIred. All in favor. Motion
passed.
ACTION FLAG CO .............................................................. ,679.31
ALLRED, EDWARD A ............................................................... 6.68
ALLRED, RODNEY P ............................................................ 337.72
ALSCO .................................................................................. 137.09
ANIMAL CARE EQUIP & SERVICES .................................... 159.87
B & G LUMBER ..................................................................... 349.80
BANK OF LOVELL ........................................................... 16,502.19
BEAL, VALERIE ...................................................................... 28.48
BIG HORN COUNTY SOLID WASTE .............................. 13,059.20
BIG HORN COUNTY TREASURER .................................. 2,196.84
BISCHOFF RENTALS ........................................................... 24g.92
BLOEDORN LUMBER - POWELL ........................................ 457.65
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD .......................................... 20,788.22
BONNER STINSON P.C ........................................................ 886.20
BRINKERHOFF BUILDING SERVICE .................................... 50.00
CITY SUPPLY ............................. . ............................................ 19.40
CK HARDWARE .................................................................... 580.48
COPENHAVER KATH KITCHEN ....................................... 2,803.22
DASH MEDICAL GLOVES .................................................... 103.34
DICKSON, BRIAN ................................................................. 209.44
DOWL HKM ...................................................................... 85,014.41
ENERGY LABORATORIES INC ............. . ................................ 80.00
FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST .................................... 2,750.05
GASES PLUS .......................................................................... 38.19
HERREN, KEESHA ............................................................... 228.75
INTER-MOUNTAIN LABS INC .............................................. 460.00
J.P. COOKE CO ...................................................................... 64.29
KEELE SANITATION .......................................................... 1,629.40
KEPNER COMPANY INC, DANA ....................... i .................. 964.86
LEWIS, NICK ..................................................... : ....... . ........... _.85.86
LOVELLAMERICAN CAR CARE .......................................... 464.48
LOVELL AREA CHAMBER/COMMERCE ................ 100.00
LOVELL CHRONICLE ........................................................... 786.00
LOVE LL L I BRARY ................................................. : ........... .... 150.00
LOVELL REDI MIX ............................................................. 1,177.50
MAYES, NElL ........................................................................ 595.50
MINCHOW'S SERVICE LLC .......................................... 1,743.76
MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES ............................................ 240.67
NORMONT EQUIPMENT CO ...................................... : ........ 856.96
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICT ............................. 39.60
OFFICE SHOP ...................................................................... 330.23
ORCHARD TRUST CO ......................................................... 850.00
PARK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT .......................................... 16.89
POSTMASTER ...................................................................... 240.59
POWELL OFFICE SUPPLY ..................................................... 40.39
RED APPLE SUPERMARKET ................................................ 96.81
SAVAGE, ROBYN ................................................................. 675.00
SHOSHONE MUNICIPAL PIPELINE ........ . ....................... 23,980.32
SLATER, LARRY ................................................................... 216.00
STATE DISBURSEMENT BD0275799 ................................... 400.00
TCT ........................................................................................ 78g.65
TOWN OF LOVELL ....................... ........................................ 187.31
VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY CO .............................................. 520.!0
WALKER, LEWIS B ............................................................... 225.05
WARREN TRANSPORT ........................................................ 763.51
WATERWORKS INDUSTRIES ......................................... 15,260.03
WESTERN SUGAR ............................................................... 150.00
WILSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION ...................... 395,542.69
WRIGHT EXPRESS .............................................................. 973.34
WYO ASSN OF MUNICIPALITIES .......................................... 25.00
WYO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE .............................. 50.00
WYO DEPT OF HEALTH ........................................................ 85.00
WYOMING NCPERS (_IFE INSURANCE ................................ 64.00
WYO RETIREMENT SYSTEM ........................................... 8,358.49
WYO WORKER'S COMPENSATION ................................. 1,321.23
YOUNG, JEFF ....................................................................... 172.95
VERRAN, KEN .......................... : ........................................... 100.00
JOHNSTON, MARISA ............................................................. 31.20
SMITH, PAT J ........................................................................ 133.68
BISCHOFF, CHAUNA ......................................... . .................. 150.00
ADEY, TAMMY: .......................... "'w:'- .................................. 150.00
H ISER P,MELA.,'i..::'.Ii:,:.:-..:...:':.,.I, :i.,:.,,,.,. ...................... 150;00
JANSSON, RITA.. ................. ]...v., ...................................... 80.42
Grand Total: .................................................................... 609,205.21
Special/Work Meeting was scheduled for October 25, 2010 at 7:00
p.m. A resolution for the community assessment and vegetative
waste sites will be discussed.
Scott AIIred made a motion to recess the Regular Meeting at 8:45
p.m. and reconvene in Executive Session pursuant to W.S. 16-4-
405(a)(iii) litigation to which our goveming body is or may be a party.
Second by Brian Dickson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Meeting was reconvened at 9:50 p.m. With no additional action,
Brian Dickson made a motion to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Second by
Jodi Lindsay. All in favor. Motion passed.
Pending Approval: Mayor R. Bruce Morrison
ATTEST: Deputy Clerk Valerie Beal
Publish: October 21,2010
Bi Horn Cnun Sheriff Sale
ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following motor vehicle will be
sold by public sale on the 3rd day of November, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
1997 Ford F150, VIN# 1FTDI1726VKD25227
The sale will be conducted on the steps of the Big Horn County Court-
house, Basin, Wyoming, by the Big Horn County Sheriff for cash only.
The purpose of this sale is to satisfy a lien on said vehicle in the
amount of $3,055.00 for transportation, storage and the costs of this
sale. Said sale shall be made pursuant to W.S. 31-13-109.
Publish: October 21 & 28, 2010
Proper debris notice
PROPERTY DEBRIS NOTICE
TO:
Steven and Debbie Moritz
327 E. 3rd St., Lovell, Wyoming
FROM:
DATE:
Town of Lovell Police Department
October 5, 2010
RE:
Removal of weeds, limbs, and/or grass cutting,
bales, household items and debris, etc. of yard
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above name property is in
violation of Town of Lovell Ordinance Section 11-01-100, pertaining to
failure to maintain the premises in a clean, orderly condition, and/or
failure to control the growth of unsightly weeds.
Specifically, the violations observed on the above named property
are as follows.
Pursuant to Town of Lovell Ordinance Section 11-01-i10, you are
hereby notified that you must destroy and remove the weeds
and otherwise restore the premises to a clean and orderly con-
dition within 14 days of the date this notice is issued, if you fail
to remove and destroy the weeds and restore the property to a clean
and orderly condition, you may be subject to a citation and a fine up to
$750.00 pursuant to Section 11-01-110. In addition, if you fail to com-
ply with this notice, the Town of Lovell may arrange for the destruction
and removal of the weeds and the cleaning of the premises, and you
will be liable for the costs and expenses incurred by the Town of Lovell
for such weed removal and cleaning pursuant to Section 11-0%120.
A copy of the above referenced ordinance sections are attached to
this NOTICE.
Issued this 5th day of October, 2010.
Publish: October 14 & 21, 2010
