2002 Minutes
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City council met in regular session on January 2, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kathy Gilbert, Kent Porenta, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Steve Shea. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Election of President
Councilmember Gilbert moved to nominate Councilman Porenta to serve as president for calendar year 2002. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, and Gilbert; abstained: Councilman Porenta; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the December 18 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Announcement
Mayor Oblock announced that Governor Geringer will visit Rock Springs on January 8. The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce has planned a no-host dinner at Bogey’s in his honor. Reservations are to be made through the chamber.
BID OPENINGS
AS/400 Computer Aided Dispatch Software System—Police Department
Annual Company Location Service and Bid Amount Maintenance HTE Lake Mary, FL Application Software $ 63,110.00 Training & Installation 19,000.00 Project Management Services 11,000.00 Optional Products 60,305.00 Total Proposal Price $153,415.00 $14,250.00
A bid bond accompanied the bid. It was referred to the Police Department for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
The following mayoral council standing committee appointments for the year 2002 were presented to council for consideration:
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Streets & Alleys—Traffic & Parking Control
Ward I Ward II Ward III Ward IV Steve Shea Harry Horn Kathy Gilbert David Tate John Cheese Bill Thompson Kent Porenta Allen Knight
Budget & Finance: All council members--Allen Knight, chair
Parks & Recreation Municipal Court Committee Garbage Committee Steve Shea, chair Bill Thompson, chair Kent Porenta, chair Bill Thompson Harry Horn John Cheese David Tate David Tate Steve Shea
Cemetery Visual Improvements Insurance Liaisons Bill Thompson, chair Kathy Gilbert, chair David Tate Steve Shea Kent Porenta Bill Thompson John Cheese Harry Horn
Police Committee Fire Committee Water/Sewer Committee Allen Knight, chair John Cheese, chair John Cheese, chair Kathy Gilbert Allen Knight Steve Shea Kent Porenta Kent Porenta Kathy Gilbert
City Buildings Weed Control Christmas Committee David Tate, chair Harry Horn, chair Kathy Gilbert John Cheese Allen Knight Bill Thompson Bill Thompson
Airport Liaison Historical Board Liaison Kent Porenta Steve Shea
Councilman Thompson moved to approve the appointments. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Porenta, Gilbert, Cheese, Thompson, and Tate; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Mayor Oblock noted that the citizen board and commission appointments will be made at the next council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning a Tract of Land on Blairtown-Flaming Gorge Road from I-1 (Light Industrial) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial)
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There were no comments. Mr. Rickabaugh pointed out that the land situated at 1975 Blairtown Road is surrounded by other properties zoned I-2 with the exception of the tracts on which BJ Services and Wexpro are located. He said if the proposed rezoning is approved, the applicant, Trimac/Universal Transport, will place a 20,000- gallon diesel fuel tank on the property. Action to be taken under Ord. 2002-01.
PETITIONS
There were no petitioners.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Transportation Committee Activities
George McJunkin, director of engineering and operations, submitted a written report on activities of the Transportation Committee over the past five months. The report noted that a projected balance of $1.8 million, including the city’s match, would conceivably be available through STP-Urban Program funding if the A Street viaduct/Elk Street project is funded through another source. Proposed projects have been recommended for the funds, which would require changes to the existing urban systems map. A request has been made to WYDOT to make the necessary changes to the map. The committee selected the following as priority projects: 1. Stagecoach Boulevard; 2. Foothill Boulevard; 3. College Drive spot improvements; 4. Sweetwater Drive; and 5. Skyline Drive. The second priority is the connector from Elk Street to College Drive. A resolution will be brought forward for council’s approval of expenditures for the proposed projects.
Repairs at Tertiary Plant
Mr. Rickabaugh gave an overview of the tertiary facility located at the wastewater treatment plant. He said the facility, which was built in 1986, generates effluent water for irrigation and compaction at the municipal cemetery and a county park. It pumps approximately 1.6 million gallons of water per day. Mr. Rickabaugh then showed slides taken of damage to the tertiary building after the underground pipes heaved and broke on June 18, 2001. The 10-inch, high-power water line broke at 2.5 feet below the floor surface and ran approximately one hour before being discovered. The tertiary plant was out of operation for ten days while essential repairs were made. Because the extent of the damage was initially considered only to be heaving and soil displacement, Indo American Engineering was contacted to help with repairs. However, once work began it was determined that the damage was more extensive than originally thought. Among other damage, the slides revealed seized pumps, broken valves, and up to six inches of soil pushed through the concrete into the building. The break was caused when an electric line under the cement slab broke and the pump lost power.
Mr. Rickabaugh stated that geological borings under the building showed fairly good soil from 4” to 20’; quicksand from 20’ to 45’; and bedrock at 56’ to 60’. He said the good soil is now saturated and cannot support the facility. He noted that when 2002 Minutes caissons penetrated quicksand during the headworks project, geological failure was experienced. He said the city’s insurance carrier sent a team of engineers from Fay Engineering Corp. out of Denver to assess the damage of the line break and to review Indo American’s design. They concurred with the design, but reported they want to monitor the structure for the next six to nine months. He said Resolution 2002-01, before council tonight, is a contract with Indo American to accept the design and construct the project. Mr. Rickabaugh said the plant must be operational by the end of March if tertiary water is to be available for spring irrigation. To date, the city’s insurance has paid for the engineering and construction costs incurred to stabilize the facility. He said at this time the plant is out of operation. He advised that repair costs may run in the neighborhood of $500,000 with the biggest expense attributed to drilling to bedrock to erect piers.
Councilman Horn had questions relating to continued operation of the plant, alternate sources of water, and if the tertiary building needs to be replaced. He then moved to table Resolution 2002-01 and to discuss it in executive session later in the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A & R 84.96 A & R Automotive Service 90.00 A&G Plumbing 45.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 6,094.15 Airgas Intermountain 272.76 Albertsons Food Center 56.14 American Water Works Assn 1,017.00 Autozone 77.99 Birch Construction Inc. 9,945.68 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 14,961.66 Bob’s Plumbing 461.50 Bowker Construction 1,587.25 Brokerage Southwest 485.00 Building Center 90.04 C&H Distributors, Inc. 676.47 Capital Cleaners 325.00 Carpenter Paper 113.99 City Fire & Safety Equipment 29.75 City of Rock Springs 122,763.26 Communi Graphics 2,005.20 Communication Technologies 2,325.00 Copyak, George 534.00 Copyex LLC 375.00 Corporate Express 606.57 Crisis Management System, Inc. 18.80 Crutchfield 209.90 DCI 15.00 DeBernardi Construction Co. 51,472.89 2002 Minutes
Eagle Company 165.97 Embroidery Unlimited 40.00 Engineering Co. 1,430.00 Evenflo Company, Inc. 102.00 Exemplar International, Inc. 140.00 Family Vision Clinic 170.00 Gifts Galore Store 245.00 Green River Glass & Lock 30.00 Hach Chemical 551.71 Hafey Properties 600.00 Hartford 3,000.00 High Security Lock & Alarm 576.49 Highmark Life Insurance Company 687.09 Hunter Family Medical Clinic 61.92 Imperial Apartments 610.00 Inberg-Miller Engineers 1,360.58 Indo-American Engineering 16,612.45 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 3,043.00 Jim’s Upholstery 50.00 John E. Reid and Associates 225.00 Lamar Companies 2,720.00 Lariat Internation Trucks 105.85 Lathrop Feed & Equip 505.84 Layos Inc. 1,989.74 LJD Towing & Repair Inc. 50.00 Majerus, Katherine N. L.C.S.W. 1,170.50 Marshall Industires 57.00 Maska US Inc. 412.01 McCarthy-Sorensen Athletic Inc. 905.10 McCurtain Motors 20,118.00 McLeod USA 797.58 Metron-Farnier, LLC 4,556.00 Minute Man Muffler 49.95 Montcap Financial Corp 126.13 National Assoc Amusement Ride 660.00 National Rec & Parks Assoc 65.00 New Studio 406.44 Nicholas & Company Inc. 495.84 Normont Equipment 250.24 Pitney Bowes 885.00 Powers Products 325.00 Questar Gas 6,398.84 Qwest 4,078.61 Race Co. 3,000.00 Recycling Center 3,750.00 Rich Boyce Recreation 980.46 Rock Springs Honda/Toyota 365.00 Rock Springs Municipal Util 50.64 Rock Springs National Bank 18.73 Rock Springs Newspapers 5,648.49 Rock Springs Winlectric 171.06 Royal Chemical 449.68 Sarff, Bradley 43.34 Sirchie Laboratories 35.97 2002 Minutes
Smith Detroit Diesel 71.34 Sodexho 90.00 Sprint Rothhammer Intl Inc. 164.10 Stewart and Stevenson Power 157.56 Superior Signals, Inc. 459.50 Surfaces Inc. 137.25 Sweetwater Plumb & Htg 3,641.03 The Air Conditioning Heating 174.00 Tire Den Inc. 2,340.81 U.S. Tech 843.00 Union Pacific Railroad 100.00 Unisource Worldwide, Inc. 546.40 United Parcel Service 72.77 United States Postal Service 1,100.00 United States Welding Inc. 16.70 Vaughn’s Plumbing 1,727.18 Verizon Wireless 68.50 Vopak USA Inc. 506.92 Weeden, Samantha 150.00 West Group Payment Center 715.00 Wilkinson, Charles Jr. 150.00 Williams, Jessica 150.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 Wy State Historical Society 48.00 Wyo Conf Special Court Judges 150.00 Wyo Conference Bldg Officials 50.00 Wyoming Law Enf Academy 270.00 Zep Mfg Co. 523.00 Total 322,656.27
Report Checks for December 20
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 813.47 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 77,362.42 Swtr. Fed. Credit Union Employee Deductions 25,196.04 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,544.78 Total $105,916.71
December 20 Salaries $298,272.63
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the bills and claims for January 2 and the December 20 salaries. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a request from the Department of Public Services to call for bids for ADA projects at various facilities. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution 2002-01. Tabled by prior motion.
Resolution 2002-02, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE PITTS-KENNISON SUBDIVISION, AS A LOT DIVISION LOCATED WITHIN THE ONE-MILE PERIMETER OF ROCK SPRINGS CITY LIMITS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, COVERING A 3.023 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, RESURVEY TOWNSHIP 190 NORTH RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-02. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2001-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-201 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-01, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF I-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE), was placed on first reading and read by title.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 7:40 p.m. council adjourned to executive session to discuss Resolution 2002- 01, approving a letter of agreement with Indo-American Engineering for design and repairs at the tertiary plant. Councilman Horn requested that Mike Rickabaugh, Vince Crow and the insurance adjustor, Dan Pedri, be included in the session. Mayor Oblock said council and the department heads will meet first after which Mr. Pedri will be called in if necessary.
At 8:41 p.m. council reconvened. Since Mr. Pedri had not been called into executive session, he expressed concerns that the city may be assuming full reimbursement from their insurance company, when that may not be the case. He said at this time the only figures they have to go by are rough engineering estimates. He said from his examination of the facility, some of the repairs included in the estimates are for problems that have existed since 1986 and are not directly related to the break. In addition, the cost for installing the piers was left open. Mr. Rickabaugh replied that it was his understanding that the insurance company would reimburse $450,000 into a joint 2002 Minutes
account with the city and the engineer, and after the final cost was known, the city would return any unused amount to St. Paul Insurance Co. Councilman Porenta stated he is reluctant to enter into an agreement with the construction engineer until the logistics of the project and the method of payment are better defined.
Councilman Knight moved to remove Resolution 2002-01 from table. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed regarding the type of reconstruction needed and the method for which payment would be made to the engineering company and their contractors. Mr. Pedri explained that Mr. Sheth of Indo American suggested paying his contractors directly and then submitting a pay request including a 9% charge for administrative services to the city. The problem with that Mr. Pedri said is costs for a job whose scope of work is indefinite could end up costing a lot more than estimated. Councilman Porenta then moved to place Resolution 2002-01 back on table pending a contract with more precise language, notification from the insurance company on how the claims will be satisfied, and a memo of understanding from Mr. Sheth that he will be responsible for payments that could exceed $500,000. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Mayor Oblock said that as soon as this information is obtained, a special council meeting will be scheduled. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on January 15, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Colleen Peterson, and recreation center supervisor, Mike Evans.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the January 2 minutes. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Ice Arena Pro Shop Expansion
Contractor Location Bid Amount Total Bid w/Alt 1 Davis Construction, LLC Green River $34,358.00 $55,151.00
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The bid was accompanied with a bid bond. It was referred to the Parks and Recreation Department for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
PRESENTATION
Redistricting
Sweetwater County Clerk Bobbi Bailiff reported on the status of reapportionment that will be under consideration beginning at the February 11 state legislative session. She said once a final plan is adopted by legislature, she will propose an amendment to county commissioners to align precinct boundaries with election district boundaries. According to state election laws, boundary changes must be advertised three weeks prior to the April county commission meeting in a general election year, at which time commissioners are mandated to act on the changes.
Mrs. Bailiff noted that once precinct boundaries are amended, current ward boundaries will probably not align with them, but “if, when and how” council wishes to make such an alignment, the decision is entirely theirs. She explained that because of costs involved and the chance of error, she had hoped to make all changes at the same time; however, because of time constraints, she said council might wish to wait for two years before making any changes. She offered her assistance and said she would be willing to review ward and precinct maps and work through the process in a workshop session if council wishes.
PETITIONS
Recreation Passes
Cherie Fletcher asked council to reconsider an age limit placed on student recreation center passes. She opined that setting a restriction on a student’s age is discriminatory. Mayor Oblock said her request has been referred to the Parks and Recreation Board with a recommendation to consider placing limits on credit hours rather than age. The matter will be placed on the board’s agenda at their next meeting.
There were no other petitioners. OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Horn moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for December, financial reports for December, police pension financial reports for December, the Fourth Quarter Nuisance Violation Report, and two reports from city planner Laura Leigh--one on final plat approval of Rimrock West Subdivision, Phase 2, and the other on the complete final plat approval of Dry Creek Subdivision, Phase 4. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Jt. Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
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Councilman Shea reported the Telecommunications Board received word from the Wyoming Business Council that the board was awarded a $25,000 grant for their fiber optics project as well as a grant for the Blairtown project. He said Mrs. Peterson has agreed to administer both grants.
He further reported that instead of entering into an agreement with Pinnacle Corporation for a feasibility study, Green River has decided to defer that funding to plan the next phase of the telecommunications project to include hooking up emergency and intergovernmental networks and getting fiber to business. He noted that the cost to bring fiber to homes is very expensive, and that idea has been sidelined for now. Councilman Shea stressed that the board does not want to interfere with private enterprise and hopes to continue to work with Sweetwater TV for the benefit of both. Fire Chief Sarff added that there is a definite need for high speed band width within Sweetwater County, but logistically it is a long way off.
Councilmember Gilbert asked if the board has hired an attorney yet. Mr. Sarff responded that a search has begun and ads placed.
Christmas Committee
Councilmember Gilbert, committee chair, thanked Councilmen Tate, Porenta and Cheese for helping her take Christmas lights off of the trees in front of city hall. She said new bulbs will have to be ordered for next year since many were stolen from lower branches.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Porenta moved to accept a letter from the Sweetwater County Library System requesting the city’s budgeted appropriation for the Community Fine Arts Center. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A&G Plumbing $ 45.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 3,721.02 Ace Hardware 4,970.90 Action Awards & Engraving 40.38 Advanced Tele Systems 40.00 Albertsons Food Center 235.07 Alpine Office Supply 2,132.50 Alpine Property Management 713.00 Anaconda Sports, Inc. 483.30 Anderson, Sheri & PP&L 13.00 Arrowhead Properties 207.00 Atack, Mary & PP&L 18.20 AWWA 53.00 B&B Lewis, Inc. 124.00 2002 Minutes
Bartsch, Joann 29.00 Bartsch, Joann 323.00 Bemes Inc. 123.73 Bertagnolli, Mackenzie & PP&L 18.00 Bi-Rite #1 4.99 Bicentennial Apt Village 20,445.00 Biesheuvel, Marci 40.00 Bingham, Annette & PP&L 25.00 Borzea, John 297.00 Brower Investments 372.00 Burg, Tomma & PP&L 15.00 Callas, Michael 180.00 Carpet Gallery 1,950.00 Casper Fire Extinguisher Service 293.80 Century Equipment co. 233.99 Checker Auto Parts 331.74 City Auto Sales 1,984.70 Clark, Kathy & PP&L 37.00 Class 1, Inc. 582.35 Computer Tech of Wyoming 12.00 Copyex LLC 91.51 Corporate Card 1,202.83 Corporate Express 1,710.26 Crosby, Tina & PP&L 18.00 Crum Electric 281.27 Culligan Soft Water Service 58.25 Davies Aqua Chemical 6,157.53 De-Mac Investments 262.00 DeBernardi Construction Co. 9,034.20 Dewey, Denise R. 150.00 Driftwood Properties 190.00 Eagle Uniform 165.97 Engineering Co. 144.78 Equifax Credit Information 5.00 Express One 335.54 Faler, Brooke & PP&L 7.23 Fedex 647.09 Fowler, Jodie & PP&L 13.00 Franco, Patricia & PP&L 18.00 Giberson, Harold 120.00 Gladbach, Kenneth 9.26 Guthrie, Linda 53.00 Gutierrez, Ana Maria & PP&L 37.00 Hafey Properties 316.00 Hancock, Carma & PP&L 18.00 Harsha, Brenda 7 PP&L 13.00 Heyborne, Radakovich Co., PC 95.00 Imperial Plaza Apts 471.00 Inter-Mountain Laboratories 4,543.50 Intermountain Electric Srv Inc. 4,450.00 Islas, Rosa & PP&L 25.00 Jackson Hole Ski Corp 1,467.00 Jenkins, Karen & PP&L 13.00 Jim’s Upholstery 35.00 2002 Minutes
Johnson, Judy & PP&L 37.00 Johnson, Paul 124.55 Johnson, Paul 124.55 Joint Powers Water Board 109,877.55 Kano Laboratories 155.30 Kelleys Shoes 286.50 Kemp, Cris & PP&L 14.00 Kempton, Jody 25.00 Kim-Ko 102.58 Kinderprint Co., Inc. 158.67 King Partners 262.00 King, Ellen & PP&L 13.00 Kone Inc. 1,384.13 Kopy Korner 162.56 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 1,041.00 KUGR 500.00 L.N. Curtis & Sons 1,768.12 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 318.02 Lawson Products Inc. 81.83 Lay, Walter Gene 149.00 Layos Inc. 5,042.10 Lyons, Ivan Craig & Marie 23.39 M & N International 279.29 Macy’s Truck Repair 93.85 Martinez, Nancy 313.82 Martinez, Nancy 238.75 Mary E. Miller & Associates 48.50 Matthew Bender & Co. Inc. 68.74 McCurtain Motors 52,948.00 Meeks, Yulka & PP&L 18.00 Meteor Marketing, Inc. 8,024.67 Miller, Sheila & PP&L 13.00 Morcon Specialty Inc. 261.42 Morris Costumes Inc. 31.22 Napars 45.00 Neher, David or Michele 11.01 Neilson, Connie 22.11 Nelson, Chris 26.62 Norman, Tabitha & PP&L 12.00 Nu-Tech Specialties 2,052.88 Onisto, Linda 8.77 Otteson, Heather & PP&L 18.00 Pacheco, Jennie & PP&L 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie & PP&L 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 55,736.43 Pacific Steel—Recycling 368.60 Padilla, Ken 46.34 Palmer, William 446.00 Pastor, Joseph 27.42 Peden’s Inc. 645.00 Penner, Gary & Mary 5.44 Perry, Joanna & PP&L 37.00 Postmaster 1,990.29 Power Engineering Co. 832.34 2002 Minutes
Powwers Products Co. 732.00 Pro-Tech 529.00 Provet * Kansas City 114.95 Questar Gas 23,125.91 Qwest 1,587.02 R.T. Rentals 169.00 Riley, Shannon 22.09 Riverton Concrete Products 2,681.35 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 223.76 Rock Springs Honda/Toyota 443.98 Rock Springs Jackson Busline 525.00 Rock Springs Mens Fastpitch 1,200.00 Rock Springs Municipal Util 16,333.93 Rock Springs National Bank 60.94 Rock Springs Newspapers 68.00 Rock Springs True Value 885.01 Rock Springs Windustrial 70.72 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 16,167.33 Rockwell Automation 1,380.15 Rocky Mtn Service Bureau 111.26 Ron’s Ace Rental 633.31 Rost, Marlene & PP&L 7.00 Rutherford, Kris & PP&L 18.00 Sarff, Bradley A. 9.67 Sherwin Williams 223.27 Sherwood Drolet Corp. 351.45 Shilling, James 142.43 Six States Distributors 416.72 Skyline Property Group, LLC 624.00 Skyline Village 279.00 Smyth Printing 1,367.76 Southwest Machine & Weld 35.00 Southwest Wy Wool Warehouse 69.00 Star Transit 788.00 Starr, Amanda & PP&L 13.00 Straker, Erin & PP&L 18.00 Straker, Kathleen & PP&L 37.00 Sundberg, Eric & Heidi 27.76 Superior Lumber Co. 468.37 Sweetwater Community Nursing 425.00 Sweetwater County Library 30,000.00 Sweetwater Heights 106.00 Sweetwater Plumbing & Heating 62.70 Sweetwater TV Co Inc. 226.76 Tarufelli, Carlo 15.92 Taylor, Sally & PP&L 13.00 Terminix of Wyoming 50.00 Thomas, Harry 171.00 Thomas, Toni & PP&L 18.00 TKH Design Company 384.16 Tournament Sports 190.90 Trans Equip & Supply 8.00 Travelink 151.00 Trinity Company 233.00 2002 Minutes
Tuttle, Jeff 50.00 Union Telephone 95.85 United Parcel Service 54.25 United States Welding Inc. 98.43 V-1 Oil Co. 25.94 Vaughn’s Plumbing 7,240.69 Veco Rocky Mountain, Inc. 8,555.00 Venta, Ardis & PP&L 2.00 Verizon Wireless 1,351.59 Vopak USA Inc. 813.72 Walmart Community Brc 5,174.90 Wamco Lab, Inc. 495.00 West Group Payment Center 661.00 Western Wyoming Beverage 126.00 Western Wyoming Community College 198.00 Westridge PTO 330.00 Williams, Jessica & PP&L 18.00 Wyo Conference Building Officials 150.00 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Taxation 1,127.10 Wyoming Overhead Doors 420.00 Wyoming State Firemens Association 50.00 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,645.80 Wyoming Work Warehouse 1,400.24 Total $452,709.34
Report Checks for January
AFLAC Insurance Employee Premiums $ 2,032.20 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,174.40 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 668.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 9,979.26 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 425.00 AFSCME Local #1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyo Child Support Enforcement Child Support Payments 3,330.74 RS Firefighter Assn #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 Clerk of District Court Employee Garnishments 161.11 Clerk of Circuit Court Employee Garnishments 98.75 Regional Adj Bureau Inc Employee Garnishments 65.83 Sweetwater Co. Court Employee Garnishments 429.01 Utah Higher Ed Assist. Auth Employee Garnishments 96.64 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reimb 500.84 Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Employee Deduc 813.00 US Bancorp Piper Jaffray New Pol Pen City/Emply 22,784.52 Old Police Pension Old Pol Pen City/Emply 3,029.46 New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc Employee Dues 210.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 984.84 United Way of Swtr Co. Employee Deductions 720.54 Wyoming Retirement System Fire Benefit City/Emply 17,600.50 Wyo Workers Comp Employee Benefits 18,006.06 Wyo Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 73.70 Wyo Retirement System Employee Benefits 52,564.48 2002 Minutes
Swtr Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 47,379.78 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 118,898.83 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 1,578.94 Total $304,969.11
January 4 Salaries $526,837.62
Old Police Pension Benefits for January
Mrs. James H. Doak $ 258.78 Elsie Cottrell $ 261.19 Mrs. John T. Williams 273.00 Mungo Brown 512.91 Louis W. Muir 813.63 Margaret Cody 416.46 Jim Callas 680.87 Veronica Kearns 995.50 Robert Overy 1,849.41 Robert Greene 1,325.28 Linda A. Simpson 1,808.08 Thomas Tufford 1,857.93 Orman Tripp 1,697.13 Matthew J. Bider 3,717.94 Glenn W. Grymes 2,160.62 Total $18,628.73
Councilman Horn moved to approve the bills and claims for January 15, the January 4 salaries, and the police pension retirement benefits for January. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Site Recommendation for New City Shop
In an effort to gather input to centralize shops for the Parks Department, Water Department, Street Department, Police Department, and the mechanics, the mayor had assigned a committee to investigate various alternatives. The committee, chaired by Police Chief Kourbelas, narrowed choices to either purchasing the Wyoming Department of Transportation site, consisting of four buildings, located at 1301 Elk Street or to expanding the present city shop on Community Park Drive.
Chief Kourbelas, noting that the committee members were not expert estimators, identified problems the committee found with the WYDOT site: 1. Lack of expansion possibilities; 2. Contaminated soils as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (although the problem has been abated through a venting system, future expansion can only be constructed over a matrix of pipes leading to the venting system); 3. Potential need for extensive maintenance to preserve the old buildings and utility systems; 4. Unknown costs to get water to the steel structure; 5. The 500-year flood plain location goes against federal guidance for developing critical infrastructure; 6. Centralized service proposal restricted by physical plant size; 7. Purchase by the city eliminates any chance for another entity to take advantage of its prime location to further economic development; and 8. No identified need for one of the structures located on the site. Chief Kourbelas stated the one positive aspect for the WYDOT site is that it carries a lower estimated cost than a new facility. He said the evaluated cost to purchase the site is $800,000. But additional costs must be added for demolishing one building, removing asbestos and expanding the existing facility at Community Park Drive since the WYDOT 2002 Minutes
site falls about 4,800 s.f. short of accommodating present needs. Total cost, then, is estimated at $1.1 million to $1.3 million compared to $1.6 million to $1.7 million to construct a new facility. The committee concluded that investing in a new facility at the Community Park Drive location was the better alternative.
Lengthy discussion followed regarding each scenario including square footage requirements, the time horizon to purchase WYDOT’s site vs. building a new facility, continuing an existing $36,000/year lease until a decision is made, the need to centralize services, possible negotiations with WYDOT, timeliness of hiring a contractor, future expansion capability of a new facility, and the need to study the committee’s report more thoroughly before taking action. In conclusion Mayor Oblock reminded council that in some cases “spending less costs more.”
Councilman Cheese then moved to pursue the Community Park Drive site. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Gilbert, Knight, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Porenta and Horn. Motion carried. Mayor Oblock advised that staff will move quickly to get out to bid for this year’s construction season.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Department of Engineering and Operations to call for bids on the following: the FY2002 street overlay project, the FY2002 crack sealing project, and the FY2002 concrete replacement project. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Police Department to fill a vacant animal control assistant position and a request from the Parks and Recreation Department to fill a vacant lifeguard instruction position at the civic center. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-01 remained tabled.
Resolution 2002-03, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF ON-SYSTEM LANDSCAPING ENHANCEMENTS WITH THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (WYDOT), AND THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-03. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. 2002 Minutes
Resolution 2002-04, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF DRY CREEK SUBDIVISION PHASE 4 IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY HUNTER’S RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, INC., COVERING A 3.551 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 22, SECTION 28, RESURVEY TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-04. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-05, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1. WITH DEBERNARDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,536.35 (SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND THIRTY FIVE CENTS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-05. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR DISBURSEMENT, RECEIPT AND USE OF GRANT FUNDS WITH THE SWEETWATER COUNTY JOINT TRAVEL AND TOURISM BOARD, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-06. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR DISBURSEMENT, RECEIPT AND USE OF GRANT FUNDS WITH THE SWEETWATER COUNTY JOINT TRAVEL AND TOURISM BOARD, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-07. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,795.00 2002 Minutes
WITH VAUGHN’S PLUMBING AND HEATING, 415 CENTER STREET, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-08. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2001-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-201 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Ordinance 2001-13. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2002-01, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 18, NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE), was placed on second reading and read by title.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on February 5, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the January 15 minutes. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
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One-Ton Dump Truck—Cemetery
Company Location Bid Amount Greiner Ford Casper $27,112.00 Halladay Motors Cheyenne 27,890.00 McCurtain Motors, Inc. Rock Springs 28,792.00
2002 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Supply
Unleaded Blended Diesel No. 2 Diesel Company Location (60,000 gal.) (6,000 gal.) (24,000 gal.) Fleischli Oil Rock Springs $65,970.00 $6,681.00 $25,644.00 Kellerstrass Oil No Bid No Bid No Bid
The truck bids were accompanied with bid bonds. The bids were referred to respective departments for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
President Porenta presented the following three-year mayoral appointments for council consideration:
Planning & Zoning Commission Police Civil Service Commission Dan Coletti John Evanoff
Fire Civil Service Commission R.S. Historic Museum Foundation Keith Hay Liz Strannigan
Community Development Committee Downtown Advisory Committee Dave Norman Margaret Gibbens
Library Board Building Code Appeals Board Harold Paul John Ferrero Darlene Eidt Bill Campbell
Rock Springs Transportation Committee Parks & Recreation Board Paul Kauchich Ruth Bess Mary Lou Schock Paul W. Parker Leslie Ranta Colleen Meduna Chuck Radosevich Laura Leigh
Councilman Knight moved that the appointments be voted on collectively. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Knight moved to approve all appointments. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
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COMMENDATIONS
Mayor Oblock presented police officer Steve Reekers and communication officer Carrie Christain certificates of appreciation for being chosen sworn employee and civilian employee of the quarter respectively by members of the Police Department. He thanked both for their service to the city and congratulated Ofc. Reekers for having been chosen a third time for this honor.
Mayor Oblock presented Paul Kauchich with a certificate of appreciation for having successfully attained a degree as Professional Engineer. He said Mr. Kauchich not only strives for success in his profession, but also serves the community by sitting on several committees.
PRESENTATIONS
Leadership Institute of Sweetwater County
Dave Hanks, CEO of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, recognized the ten students currently participating in the Leadership Institute of Sweetwater County. He said the program is co-sponsored by SWEDA and the Green River and Rock Springs chambers of commerce. He said participants are trained in volunteerism and the duties associated with various boards and commissions throughout the county. The institute is designed to foster leaders within the community
Pat Robbins, director of the Sweetwater County Economic Development Association, expounded on the leadership program saying the course consists of six sessions. Each student is required to attend five of the six. She said this group has identified a need in the county and will work together to coordinate a project to address that need and benefit the community.
SWEDA
Ms. Robbins updated council on the following SWEDA activities:
Advertising. A logo has been developed by SWEDA in conjunction with the Travel & Tourism Board to be used on brochures and advertisements by any group requesting it. The logo is a promotional tool, which, it is hoped, will become easily recognized through use. Ads bearing the logo will be placed in several targeted magazines in the near future.
Ms. Robbins noted that officers of SWEDA along with representatives from the two chambers of commerce plan to attend a show in Salt Lake City to market Sweetwater County.
Recruitment. Ms. Robbins advised that within the next 60 days an announcement will be made regarding a new technology company that tentatively plans to come to the Sweetwater trona patch. 2002 Minutes
Gala. Ms. Robbins announced the theme of this year’s April 13 Gala is A Salute to Gas and Oil. She encouraged all to attend this celebration of business in Sweetwater County.
Audit. SWEDA’s audit for FY01 had no findings or suggestions. Ms. Robbins credited her assistant, Dorothy Radosevich, for her excellence in maintaining records.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Petition for Preliminary Development Plan Approval for Dry Creek Subdivision, Phase 5
There were no comments during this public hearing. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-16.
Petition for Revised Preliminary Development Plan Approval for Skyview Estates Subdivision
City attorney Vince Crow advised that the attorney for Skyview Estates has asked that this issue be tabled temporarily. He said when the developer is ready to readdress it, the public hearing will be readvertised. Councilman Porenta moved to table the matter. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
PETITIONS
Request for Limited Parking Zone
A written petition was received from Monika Gaviotis, owner of Monika’s Plant Boutique located at 627 Pilot Butte Avenue, and Donna Morris, owner of Gizmo’s located at 639 Pilot Butte Avenue, for limited parking at these locations. Mayor Oblock stated that the entire street is currently designated two-hour parking. He said a sign will be posted to better enforce the restriction. Mike Gaviotis, representing his wife, said the petitioners would prefer a limit of one-half hour at these locations if possible.
Nancy Bigley, proprietor of Heart-to-Heart Adult Daycare located at 631 Pilot Butte Avenue, said she hopes to keep the handicapped loading zone in front of her business. She noted that with limited parking spaces downtown many visitors of the senior citizens center park in the street for periods over two hours. She said it is another indication that the senior center facility is inadequate for current needs. Mayor Oblock said staff will review the request for the half-hour parking spaces. Councilmember Gilbert stated that with so few parking spaces available, the half-hour solution seems appropriate.
STAR Transit
Judy Wilkinson, director of STAR Transit, reported that 38 people took advantage of the rides offered by STAR on New Year’s Eve. She said she will return again in October with a proposal for next New Year’s Eve.
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OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Horn moved to approve the Animal Control Report for December; a report on the ice arena pro shop expansion, which recommended against going forward with the project at this time; and a Union Pacific Railroad lease review. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Mayor Oblock explained that the proposed Union Pacific lease would grant the city a 20-year easement along a portion of railroad track paralleling Elk Street. Since the six-foot cedar fence erected by the city on a Wyoming Highway Department easement on that section of Elk Street has been ordered to be removed because of a complaint by an affected property owner, the city has looked into compromises and alternatives to allow the fence to remain. One alternative is to lease U.P. property situated 1.5 feet behind the existing fence and move the fence back onto that property. He said U.P. has offered to lease the property for 20 years at a cost of $15,000. Councilman Horn moved to have a resolution drafted to accept the Union Pacific lease agreement and to present it at a special council meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Jt. Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that the fiber optics board is preparing a request for proposal for the next phase of the fiber project. They are also in the process of hiring an attorney.
Neighborhood Meeting
Councilmn Shea reported that he and Councilman Cheese and city engineer George McJunkin met with residents of Wyoming Street regarding traffic concerns. He said various scenarios for ameliorating the problems are being considered.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Shea moved to accept correspondence from the Rock Springs Soccer Association thanking the city for improvements made at Century Park and from Rock Springs City Firefighters Local #1499 requesting a meeting to negotiate a collective labor agreement for fiscal year 2003. Mayor Oblock directed Councilman Cheese to arrange a meeting prior to February 15.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A&G Plumbing $ 216.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 926.43 2002 Minutes
Adolph Kiefer & Associates 283.30 Advanced Tele Systems 68.00 Airgas Intermountain 225.23 Albertsons Food Center 303.14 All West 19.95 Allied Glass Service 540.99 Ameri-Tech Equipment Co. 197.36 Animal Care Equip & Svcs 286.17 Armor Holdings Inc. 99.38 Arnold Law Offices 107.50 AT&T .66 Atack, Mary & PP&L 18.00 ATD-American Co. 114.10 Atkinson, Phil 144.00 Auto Parts Unlimited 840.56 Awards Unlimited 54.00 Bakka, Inc. 1,305.51 Bertagnolli, Bruno 22.00 Big Nickel 207.90 Big W Supplies 586.19 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 15,393.23 Books West LLC 22.71 Boyle Equipment Co. 1,071.74 Brock Enterprises 14,795.00 Bruno’s Time Clock Srv. Inc. 110.51 BSN Sports 188.10 C.E.M. Maintenance 57.50 Carpenter Paper 197.49 Carpet Gallery 407.26 City Fire & Safety Equipment 148.50 City of Green River 370.00 City of Rock Springs 122,070.31 CMC Rescue Inc. 1,443.97 Colorado Chapter ICBO 225.00 Communication Technologies 403.25 Corporate Express 634.15 Corporate Express Imaging 531.21 Country Club Apartments 425.00 Country Club Apartments 290.00 Cox, Jeanine 89.95 Crum Electric 437.39 Cummins Intermountain 4.26 Dell Marketing LP 51.36 DEQ/Water Quality Division 107.60 Desert Mountain Corp. 11,943.80 Diversey Lever, Inc. 1,800.00 Dudic, Tina 55.00 E&H Industrial Supply 365.48 Eagle Uniform 93.74 Elder, Larry 29.26 Electrical Connections 384.16 Engineering Co. 440.00 Evans, Mike 32.45 Evidence Collection 65.71 2002 Minutes
Exemplar International, Inc. 140.00 Express One 748.67 Fastenal Company 126.45 Fire Rescue Magazine 93.90 Firehouse Magazine 49.97 Flores Sprinklers 500.00 G&K Services 2,644.56 George Brox 175.00 Grayson Enterprises, Inc. 272.79 Green River Star 217.00 GT Distributors 3,573.50 H.W.P., Inc. 197.65 Hastings 29.98 High Security Lock & Alarm 1,196.60 Highmark Life Insurance Co. 687.09 Hillerich & Bradsby of Canada 281.78 Holiday Inn 110.00 Homax Oil Sales, Inc. 72.22 HTE, Inc. 300.00 Hunter Family Medical Clinic 8.00 Ikon Office Solutions 1,560.00 Inberg-Miller Engineers 128.66 Inter-Mountain Laboratories 4,721.00 Intl Assoc for Property 40.00 J&V Enterprises, Inc. 242.60 Jackman Construction, Inc. 43,433.25 JC Jacobs 2,159.05 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 1,755.00 Jim’s Upholstery 995.00 Jones, Mindy 10.00 Jones, Mindy 40.00 Just Fix It 275.00 Kaman Industrial Technologies 760.44 KC Pharmacal, Inc. 1,167.68 Kiefer Aquatic 262.65 KMER-AM 266.00 Kopy Korner 42.90 Kustom Signals, Inc. 232.78 KYCS Radio 722.00 L & S Construction 10,630.20 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 611.23 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 1,466.15 Life Fitness 59.28 Lincoln Highway Association 30.00 Long Building Technologies, Inc. 3,669.00 Marshall Industries 3,728.00 Maska US Inc. 159.19 McCurtain Motors 19,446.00 McFadden Wholesale 3,944.40 McLeod USA 686.95 Meadow Gold Dairies 308.94 Memorial Hosp of Swtr. Co. 417.25 Metal Craft 732.92 Minute Man Muffler 300.00 2002 Minutes
Montcap Financial Corp 652.05 Mount Rushmore Broadcasting 539.00 Mountain States Supply 6,536.74 N.A.T.I.A. Inter Mtn Chapter 50.00 National Information Date Ctr 48.90 National Oilwell 307.65 Nelson, Bob 32.19 Neve’s Uniforms, Inc. 243.95 New Studio 338.88 Nu-Tech Specialties 3,801.50 Nykodym,. Don 64.51 Old Dominion Brush 828.00 Orkin Pest Control 40.70 Outwest Gallery & Frame Shop 428.22 Pacific Power & Light 654.66 Pacific Power & Light 74.38 PDR/Red Book 79.90 Pesticide Application Short Course 130.00 Pioneer Gasket Co. 40.94 Pitt Roofing and Construction 235.00 Plan One/Architects 574.32 PMS Custom Screen Printing 392.00 PMX Medical 268.31 Primedia Workplace Learning 2,736.00 Process Applications 296.18 Provet * Kansas City 22.99 Questar Gas 9,124.06 Qwest 5,453.68 Race Co. 3,000.00 Radio Shack 1.99 Radio Station KPIN 198.00 Recycling Center 3,750.00 Respond First Aid Systems 350.92 Ritz Camera Centers Inc. 45.11 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 175.00 Rock Springs Honda/Toyota 490.00 Rock Springs Housing Authority 310.00 Rock Springs Newspapers 5,617.01 Rock Springs Police Dept 10.00 Rock Springs Winlectric 180.23 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 7,520.74 Rocky Mtn Hazmat Assn 150.00 Ron’s Ace Rental 2,182.00 Sears Commercial One 282.16 Shoshone Distributing Inc. 63.50 Sinclair 9.99 Sirchie Laboratories 278.27 Six States Distributors 407.81 Smith Detroit Diesel 15.07 Smyth Printing 301.78 Sports Tech Services, Inc. 74.41 Sports Turf Managers Assoc 85.00 Springview Manor Apartments 823.00 Staks 5,904.00 2002 Minutes
Standard Plumbing 40.87 Star Transit 500.00 Sterling Communications 5,426.16 Stewart, Dee Ann 40.00 Strategic Supply 434.66 Superior Lumber Co. 46.12 Swafford, Jeff 10.28 Sweetwater Co. Treasurer 513.58 Sweetwater Plumb & Htg. 94.00 Terramed International, Inc. 483.74 Thatcher Company 2,134.90 Thomas, Harry 171.00 Thompson Publishing Group 298.00 Tire Den Inc. 1,317.38 Total Systems Resources 1,509.10 Turf Equipment and Irrigation 415.16 Twirl Jet Spas 462.05 U.S. Tech 2,395.65 Union Telephone 62.41 United Parcel Service 60.63 United States Golf Association 100.00 United States Postal Service 1,579.00 United States Welding Inc. 1,456.49 Vaughn’s Plumbing 27,056.90 Verizon Wireless 1,679.78 Vipor Indoor Air 200.00 Volcic Mobile Home Park 75.00 Walmart Community Brc 1,722.27 WAM/WCCA Jt. Oversight Board 2,750.00 Water Systems, Inc. 166,292.37 Weeden, Samantha 150.00 West Group Payment Ctr 2,396.00 Wheatland Fire Equip. Co. 297.00 Whisler Chevrolet Co. 62.00 White Mtn Golf Course 320.00 Wild West Motorsports 15.40 Wilkinson, Charles Jr. 200.00 Williams, Jessica 150.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 Wylie Construction Inc. 2,548.75 Wyo Assn of Municipalities 240.00 Wyo Conf Special Court Judges 100.00 Wyo Dept Transportation 93.73 Wyoming Law Enf Academy 114.00 Wyoming Sanitation 99.00 Zep Mfg Co. 223.92 Zurchers 31.91 Total $590,420.05
Report Checks for January
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 767.96 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 73,046.13 2002 Minutes
Swtr Fed. Credit Union Employee Deductions 25,957.99 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,405.74 Total $102,177.82
January 18 Salaries $296,287.95
Councilman Horn moved to accept the bills and claims for February 5 and the January 18 salaries. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a request from the parks and Recreation Department to call for bids on the Garnet Street Park sprayground area and a request from the Fire Department to call for bids on the replacement of firefighter protective clothing and apparatus room ventilation systems for the three fire stations. Councilman Shea seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve requests for malt beverage permits from the Amateur Hockey Association Senior Division for the Annual Budweiser Invitational Hockey Tournament on March 1, 2 and 3 at the east entrance of the ice arena and from the Society of Petroleum Engineers for the First Annual SPE Chili Cook-Off at the events complex on February 16. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-01 remained tabled.
Resolution 2002-09, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH INBERG-MILLER ENGINEERS OF 520 WILKES, SUITE 13, GREEN RIVER, WYOMING FOR SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION SERVICES FOR THE NEW WATER AND STREETS DEPARTMENT SHOP BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,450.00 (SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS) AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID SERVICE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-09. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE BUDGET REVISION THREE (3) TO THE 2000 CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-10. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, 2002 Minutes
Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-11, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE BUDGET REVISION ONE (1) TO THE 2001 CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-11. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-12, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-12. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-13, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE DIVISION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS FOR FUNDING OF A PROGRAM TO ENFORCE THE STATE’S UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-13. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-14, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT THROUGH THE STATE OF WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID GRANT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-14. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-15, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT THROUGH THE STATE OF WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID GRANT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-15. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. 2002 Minutes
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-16, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF DRY CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 5, AS A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY ROBERT TARUFELLI COVERING A 2.198 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 22 OF SECTION 28,TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-16. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-17, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH H.T.E., INC., AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-17. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-01, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 18, NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE), was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-01. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on February 19, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight (arrived at 7:20 p.m.), Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Kent Porenta. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, Dave Silovich, Colleen Peterson and city engineer Paul Kauchich.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the February 5 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Tate when he corrected the motion on mayoral appointments in the first paragraph of page 2 to reflect that Mayor Oblock did not vote. Councilman Cheese amended his motion to include the correction. Motion carried unanimously.
In the absence of council president Porenta, Councilman Shea moved to elect Councilman Thompson to preside over the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Tate, Horn, Gilbert; abstained: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilmen Porenta and Knight. Motion carried.
BID OPENINGS
Garnet Park Sprayground With Fiberglass With Concrete Company Location Reservoir Reservoir Jackman Construction Rock Springs $111,170 $106,270 Birch Construction Rock Springs 82,068 73,128
Dewar Drive Greenbelt Project
DeBernardi Construction Rock Springs $243,316.90 High Desert Construction Rock Springs 228,051.50 Jackman Construction, Inc. Rock Springs 202,436.00 Oakridge Development, Inc. Rock Springs 236,400.00
All bids were accompanied with bid bonding. They were referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
Tim German, representing Sparrow Group, asked council for a letter of endorsement for his proposal to construct affordable senior citizens and low- to moderate-income housing units for residents of Rock Springs and surrounding unincorporated areas. He explained that his application to the Wyoming Community Development Association for grant monies must be accompanied with a letter of support from the local jurisdiction. He described the many amenities to be included in the Mountain Terrace and White Mountain Meadows units. The cost to rent one of the 32 one-bedroom or 18 two-bedroom apartments for seniors will start at $250 per month 2002 Minutes including all utilities. Rental costs for one of the 60 individual apartments consisting of 24 two-bedroom units, 32 three-bedroom units, and 4 four-bedroom units will range from $250 to $576 per month.
Mayor Oblock informed council that Resolution 2001-51 was adopted in April of last year approving such projects for low- to moderate-income people. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Thompson when he asked that the breakdown of unit numbers be repeated. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Shea, Cheese, Gilbert, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilmen Porenta and Knight. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS
Acting President Thompson submitted the mayoral appointment of Jo Suftko to serve on the Community Development Committee. Councilman Tate moved to approve the appointment. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Gilbert, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, and Tate; absent: Councilmen Porenta and Knight. Motion carried.
Acting President Thompson submitted the mayoral appointment of Ross Condie to serve on the Rock Springs Historical Museum Board. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, and Gilbert; absent: Councilman Porenta and Knight. Motion carried. President Thompson confirmed the appointments.
PUBLIC HEARING
Liquor License Renewal Applications
The following applications for microbrewery, winery, restaurant, retail, limited and resort liquor licenses were submitted for approval:
Retail Liquor License Applicants:
Outlaw Inn, Inc. dba Outlaw Inn, Inc. 1630 Elk Street 10 to 10 Liquors, Inc. dba 10 to 10 Liquors, Inc. 1200 Walnut Street Astro Lounge, Inc. dba The Astro Lounge 822 Pilot Butte Ave Albertson’s, Inc. dba Albertson’s Food Center #342 Liquor Store 1323 Dewar Drive Smith’s Beverage of Wyoming, Inc. dba Smith’s Beverage of 2581 Foothill Blvd. Wyoming, Inc Kayar Distributing, Inc. dba Kelly’s Convenience Center 1652 Ninth Street LYNPAJ, Inc., a Wyoming Corporation dba Bomber’s Sports Bar 1549 Elk Street HA, Inc. dba The Pour House 1521 Ninth Street J.K.S., Inc., a Wyoming Corporation, dba Killpepper’s 1030 Dewar Drive Lynn R. Jackman dba Fireside Liquors 1670 Sunset Drive Lews Incorporated, a Wyoming Corporation, dba Sands Bar 1549 Ninth Street Black Rock, Inc., a Wyoming Corporation, dba Saddle-lite Saloon 1704 Elk Street and 24 Hour C Store 2002 Minutes
Lawrence F. Dernovich dba Joe’s Liquors 516 Elk Street P.H.R.S, Inc., a Wyoming Corporation, dba Park Hotel-Sage Room 19 Elk Street Barbara J. Mitchelson dba O K Bar & Lounge 132 K Street Wayne H. Yedinak dba Toastmaster Bar & Liquor 451-453 North Front St Cherrywood Limited Liability Company dba Holiday Inn 1675 Sunset Boulevard Seaman, Inc. dba Dickies Golden Oldies Club 410 Broadway Simba, Inc. dba Windy City Saloon 1506 ½ Ninth Street Steven P. West dba Steve’s Wyoming Club Bar 131 K Street Rocky Mountain Noodle, LLC dba Rocky Mountain Noodle and 1679 Sunset Boulevard Whistle Stop Pub NAG, LLC dba Porky’s Bar 1250 Dewar Drive Fleming Companies, Inc. dba Jubilee 405 North Center Street Good Times, Inc. dba Gateway Liquors 2012 Dewar Drive Santa Fe Trail Restaurant, Inc. dba Santa Fe Trail Restaurant 1635 North Elk Street Red Horse Oil Co., Inc. dba Mr. Al’s Get N Go 2506 Foothill Blvd. Jerry and Tina Perez dba Club Millennium 729 Pilot Butte Avenue
Limited Retail Liquor License Applicants
American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24 543 Broadway Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151 211 B Street Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 624 307 C Street
Resort Liquor License Applicant
Inn at Rock Springs, Inc. dba Inn at Rock Springs 2518 Foothill Blvd.
Microbrewery License Applicant
Bitter Creek Brewing, LLC dba Bitter Creek Brewing, LLC 604 Broadway
Restaurant Liquor License Applicants
David S. Lew dba Renegade Café 1610 Elk Street Chun Ngo dba Wonderful House Restaurant 1676 Sunset Drive Mid Plains Pizza, Inc. dba Pizza Hut #231 80 Gateway Boulevard Uinta Restaurants, Inc. dba JB’s 1313 Dewar Drive Mr. C’s, Inc. dba Bogey’s 1501 Clubhouse Drive Bitter Creek Brewing, LLC dba Bitter Creek Brewing, LLC 604 Broadway Frank W. Lew dba Lew’s Family Restaurant 1506 Ninth Street Los Cabos, Inc. dba Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant 117 K Street Inalvez Chavez dba Casa Chavez Mexican Restaurant 744 Pilot Butte Avenue
No comments were made during the public hearing. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve all applications. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Gilbert, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmen Porenta and Knight. Motion carried.
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PETITIONS
Cedar Fence on Elk Street
Calvin Ragsdale, attorney at law, representing Southwest Wool Warehouse, addressed council concerning the cedar fence north of the Elk Street/Bellview intersection recently erected by the city on a Wyoming Department of Transportation right-of-way. He said Mr. Leonard Hay, as an adjacent property owner, has safety, economic and criminal concerns due to the proximity of the fence to his buildings. Mr. Ragsdale said it is his understanding that city officials declined to meet with Mr. Hay and WYDOT after being notified by WYDOT that the fence must be removed, and instead made plans to enter into an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to lease a right-of-way a couple of feet behind the existing fence on which to move the fence. Mayor Oblock confirmed that a resolution will be considered this evening approving the lease of land from U.P. at a cost of $15,000 for 20 years.
Mayor Oblock clarified that the city’s director of engineering George McJunkin, Mr. Eddins of the highway department, and Mr. Hay did meet to discuss the fence. Mr. Hay agreed, but added that the meeting took place after the fence was already standing and subsequent scheduled meetings were cancelled by the city. He contended that if the city had met with him before the fence was erected, a compromise probably could have been worked out. Mayor Oblock stated there had been a misunderstanding between the city and the highway department as to whom should consult property owners and the city erected the fence thinking they had the highway department’s approval. He said complaints from Mr. Hay to the highway department prompted the department to analyze their policy and after discovering that adjacent property owners had not been contacted, asked the city to remove the fence, thus negating any need for another meeting. Mr. Hay opined that the fence will affect his investment, safety and vandalism. Mayor Oblock agreed that safety is important to the city as well and, if necessary, the fence will be modified to highway standards. Councilman Horn argued that the fence hides less than the rail cars that are frequently standing on the spur tracks. Mr. Hay said it’s not just the wool warehouse that he has concerns with, but rather any area in town where government steps in and pays no attention to taxpayers. He said he is agreeable to leaving the fence from the wool warehouse north. Following further discussion, it was noted action on the U.P. agreement would be taken under Resolution 2002-28.
There were no other petitioners.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Horn moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for January, the Animal Control Report for January and the financial reports for January. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
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Jt. Powers Fiber Optics Telccommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that the telecommunications board is continuing work on the feasibility study. The board’s next meeting will be on February 20 in Green River.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Shea moved to accept correspondence from the United Mine Workers of America Local 4893 requesting a meeting to negotiate a collective labor agreement for fiscal year 2003. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A to Z Copier Service $ 25.75 A&G Plumbing 135.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 403.00 AAA Sign Company 90.00 Ace Hardware 4,518.56 Advanced Tele Systems 108.00 Albertsons Food Center 28.49 Allen, James or Liz 34.47 Alpine Office Supply 9,162.18 Alpine Property Management 539.00 American LaFrance 139.69 American Red Cross 170.00 Anderson, Sheri & PP&L 13.00 Arnold Law Offices 652.50 Arrowhead Properties 207.00 Atack, Mary & PP&L 18.00 Awards Unlimited 407.30 B&B Lewis, Inc. 124.00 Bartsch, JoAnn 323.00 Bauer Nike Hockey USA Inc. 291.07 Bennett’s Paint and Glass 101.72 Bertagnolli, Mackenzie 18.00 Bicentennial Apt Village 20,126.00 Big Nickel 253.80 Bike & Trike 1,613.70 Bingham, Annette & PP&L 25.00 Borzea, John 297.00 Boyle Equipment Company 640.05 Brokerage Southwest 115.06 Brower Investments 372.00 Burg, Tomma & PP&L 15.00 Callas, Mike 180.00 Carpenter Paper 71.19 Carter Co. 2,436.24 Casper Star Tribune 192.00 Century Equipment Co. 816.54 2002 Minutes
Chakor Publishing 350.00 Checker Auto Parts 203.87 Chemsearch 722.75 Cincinnati Time of Denver 1,878.85 City Auto Sales 1,172.44 Clark, Kathy & PP&L 37.00 Communication Technologies 1,160.00 Copyex LLC 1,603.03 Corporate Card 889.26 Costantino Construction 2,775.00 Country Club Apartments 290.00 Cox, Lewis 7.22 CPS Distributors Inc. 18,699.95 CTP Solutions 8,825.68 Culligan Soft Water Service 69.25 CWAM 30.00 De-Mac Investments 262.00 DeBernardi Construction Co. 3,237.99 Desert Mountain Corp. 2,313.93 Dewey, Denise R. 200.00 Driftwood Properties 190.00 Dupape, Stephanie & PP&L 36.00 E.A. Sween Co. 132.32 E&H Industrial Supply 710.96 Eagle Uniform 370.44 Easton Sports Inc. 671.96 Ecolab 378.64 Electrical Connections 507.02 Elisson, Kelli & PP&L 18.00 Emerald Auto Parts 276.22 Equifax Credit Information 5.00 Fedex 229.18 Fitness Products Intl 12.51 Fowler, Jodie & PP&L 13.00 Franco, Patricia & PP&L 18.00 G&K Services 2,656.57 Giberson, Harold 120.00 Grainger, Inc. 128.98 Green River Chamber of Commerce 275.00 H.W.P., Inc. 110.92 Hach Chemical 942.60 Hafey Properties 316.00 Hancock, Carma & PP&L 67.28 Harsha, Brenda & PP&L 13.00 IBM—Maintenance 713.00 Ikon Office Solutions 110.00 IMLA 625.00 Imperial Apartments 967.00 Islas, Rosa & PP&L 25.00 Jenkins, Karen & PP&L 13.00 Jim’s Upholstery 600.00 Johnson, Judy & PP&L 37.00 Joint Powers Water Board 103,941.58 King Partners 262.00 2002 Minutes
King, Ellen & PP&L 13.00 Kopy Korner 44.29 Kourbelas, Neil 75.00 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 497.00 KSIT Radio 118.00 Kustorm Signals, Inc. 215.00 KYCS Radio 1,000.00 Lansang, David 96.92 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 375.84 Lay, Walter Gene 149.00 Layos Inc. 2,279.11 Leibee Precision Machine 66.00 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 441.00 Lewis Construction & Doors 363.87 Macy’s Truck Repair 42.40 Maric Sales 601.76 Maska US Inc. 1,050.70 MB’s Upholstery 115.00 McCurtain Motors 503.16 McFadden Wholesale 4,961.95 Meadow Gold Dairies 150.40 Meeks, Yulka & PP&L 18.00 Memorial Hospital of Swtr. Co. 200.00 Meteor Marketing, Inc. 7,771.43 Miller, Sheila & PP&L 13.00 Montana GIS Users 2002 Conference 510.00 Morcon Specialty Inc. 602.77 Nicholas & Company Inc. 507.95 Norman, Tabitha & PP&L 12.00 Northern Tool & Equipment 364.16 Nu-Tech Specialties 1,691.83 Otteson, Heather & PP&L 18.00 Pacheco, Jennie & PP&L 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie & PP&L 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 56,906.65 Pacific Steel—Recycling 1,158.12 Palmer, William 446.00 Panzer, Henry C & Rhonda 33.56 Perry, Joanna & PP&L 37.00 Peterson, Kenneth or Mary 12.24 Pitney Bowes 83.00 Postmaster 2,338.66 Power Engineering Co. 552.00 Powers Products Co. 792.00 Printers’ Alley 120.00 Pro-Guard Industries, L.P. 34.90 Properties, Whisler 5.01 Questar Gas 20,177.77 Qwest 354.66 R.T. Rentals 169.00 Raven Environmental Products 632.36 Respond First Aid Systems 877.90 Rhino Linings 350.00 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 596.36 2002 Minutes
Rock Springs Municipal Utilities 17,950.19 Rock Springs Newspapers 20.16 Rock Springs True Value 367.18 Rock Springs Windustrial 292.79 Rock Springs Winlectric 632.92 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 255.77 Rocy Mtn Land Use Institute 225.00 Rocky Mtn Serv Bureau 22.56 Rost, Marlene & PP&L 7.00 Rutherford, Kris & PP&L 18.00 Safety Kleen 243.35 Schaeffer’s Mfg Company 875.66 Se-Me 275.00 Sherwin Williams 331.61 Sherwood Drolet Corp. 48.44 Skips Tire 1,839.22 Skyline Village 903.00 Smith Detroit Diesel 75.66 Smyth Printing 157.12 Sports Tech Services, Inc. 128.80 Sprint Rothhammer Intl Inc. 94.12 Stairmaster 92.67 Stark, Theresa 138.60 Starr, Amanda 13.00 Stericycle Inc. 42.50 Straker, Kathy & PP&L 37.00 Sweetwater County Treas. 132.82 Sweetwater Ford 1,068.77 Sweetwater Heights 106.00 Sweetwater Plumb. & Heating 101.67 Sweetwater Radiology 124.00 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 164.26 Taliferro, Jan 23.64 Taylor, Sally & PP&L 13.00 Terramed International, Inc. 177.50 Thatcher Company 816.36 Thomas, Harry 171.00 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Tolhurst, Brad & Rebecca 62.58 Tom D. Pratt Inc. 272.82 Transportation Supplies Inc. 1,746.37 Travel and Rec Directory 125.00 Tri State Recycling Services 12.50 U.S. Filter Corp. 5,500.00 Union Telephone 33.54 United Parcel Service 54.17 United States Handball Assoc. 77.00 United States Welding Inc. 16.99 V-1 Oil Co. 198.58 Vaughn’s Plumbing 482.15 Veco Rocky Mountain, Inc. 2,000.00 Venta, Ardis & PP&L 2.00 Verizon Wireless 69.82 Vieyra, Brenda 500.00 2002 Minutes
Vicent J. Jereb 111.68 WCBO 80.00 Weidle, Karen 4.96 Western Wyoming Beverage 298.00 Western Wyoming Comm College 267.00 Wheatland Fire Equip. Co. 132.35 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,595.80 Total $357,114.09
Report Checks forFebruary
AFLAC Insurance Employee Premiums $ 2,039.55 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,171.60 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 10,466.33 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 625.00 AFSCME Local #1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Preiums 88.72 Wyo Child Support Enf Child Support Payments 2,974.44 RS Firefighter Assn #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 Clerk of District Court Employee Garnishments 107.13 Clerk of Circuit Court Employee Garnishments 344.84 Regional Adjustment Bureau Employee Garnishments 59.93 Sweeetwater County Court Employee Garnishments 326.90 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reim 500.84 Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Employee Deduc 813.00 US Bancorp Piper Jaffray New Pol Pen City/Emply 20,149.60 Old Police Pension Old Pol Pen City/Emply 2,998.98 New York Life Ins. Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc Employee Dues 216.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,001.82 United Way of Swtr. Co. Employee Deductions 230.54 Wyo Retirement System Employee Benefits 17,208.59 Wyo Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 17,169.73 Wyo Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 84.20 Wyo Retirement System Employee Benefits 52,701.41 Swtr. Fed. Credit Union Employee Deductions 43,449.89 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 106,611.06 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 1,366.00 Department of Employment Unemployment Claims 1,776.22 Total $286,374.28
February 5 Salaries $481,343.95
Councilman Shea moved to approve the bills and claims for February 19, the February 5 salaries, and the police pension retirement benefits for February. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
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Councilmember Gilbert moved to amend the agenda to add a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Committee on student passes to recreation centers. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Parks Department to call for bids to repair meter pits and to renovate the landscaped area on North Front Street. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Horn moved to approve a request from the Engineering Department to call for bids on College Drive and Edgar Street water projects. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from Municipal Court to fill a vacant work restitution coordinator position. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to accept the audit for fiscal year 2000-2001. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Mrs. Peterson said the city received an excellent audit with no findings or reportable conditions. She said all internal controls were reported to be in place. She credited staff for their excellent work. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to honor a request from the Department of Employment Services for the free use of shower facilities at the civic center and family recreation center as needed by employment applicants on a periodic basis. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Babe Ruth League for reduced rental fees at the civic center on July 31 for their annual banquet. Seconded by Councilman Horn. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Sweetwater County Events Complex for malt beverage permits for the Battle of the Bulls on March 1 and 2 and for mud races on March 16. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried. Councilman Horn abstained.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to remove age limits on full-time (12 credit hours) student memberships to the recreation centers. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-20, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A SETTLEMENT OFFER AND CONDITIONS TO SAID SETTLEMENT OFFER 2002 Minutes
FROM ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE COST OF STABILIZATION OF THE TERTIARY IRRIGATION PLANT, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-20. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Councilman Knight moved to remove Resolution 2002-01 from table. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried. Resolution 2002-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH INDO AMERICAN ENGINEERING, INC. was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-01 with notation that the resolution approves an amended agreement with Indo American. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-18, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRIENER SCHMIDT MOTOR COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,112.00 (TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS), FOR A ONE-TON DUMP TRUCK FOR THE CEMETERY, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-18. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Gilbert, Knight, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Horn; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-19, A RESOLUTION ACEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH FLEISCHLI OIL COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,295.00 (NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS), AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-19. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-21, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE CWSRF LOAN #030 FROM THE WYOMING STATE LOAN AND INVESTMENT BOARD, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF 2002 Minutes
THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID LOAN DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-21. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-22, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A GOVERNMENT ROYALTY IMPACT ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT GRANT FROM THE WYOMING STATE LOAN AND INVESTMENT BOARD, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID GRANT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-22. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-23, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED IN THE SKYVIEW ESTATES PHASE 3 SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, CONSISTING OF EIGHT LOTS, AND LOCATED IN FEDERAL LOT 1 OF SECTION 16, RESURVEY TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING AND ACCEPTING CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SAME PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ROCK SPRINGS ORDINANCE SECTION 16-807, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-23. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-24, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF RIMROCK WEST ADDITION, PHASE 2, AS A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY RIMROCK WEST, LLC, COVERING A 4.48 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN FEDERAL LOT 30 OF SECTION 28, RESURVEY OF TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-24. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-25, A RESOLUTION APPROVING LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO BE DESIGNATED AS DEPOSITORIES FOR PUBLIC FUNDS, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-25. 2002 Minutes
Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-26, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH ARTRAIN USA, INC., AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID LETTER OF AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-26. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried. Mayor Oblock noted that this exhibition will come to Rock Springs in August and will be situated in rail cars on an available railroad siding.
Resolution 2002-27, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE AN INDEMNIFICATION LETTER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREMEENT FOR THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE HEALTH FAIR TO BE HELD AT THE WHITE MOUNTAIN MALL, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-27. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-28, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A LEASE OF PROPERTY WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-28 with the caveat that before entering into an agreement with U.P., Mr. McJunkin draft a diagram of a revised fence that would meet safety standards and allow a compromise with Mr. Hay that may permit the fence to remain on WYDOT’s easement. Councilman Thompson seconded the motion when he questioned why a lease with U.P. is necessary if it may be decided the fence does not have to be moved. Mayor Oblock replied that if council decides to leave the fence as is, it will need to be moved onto U.P. property. Mr. Ragsdale suggested that the resolution be tabled pending results of a compromise. City attorney Vince Crow said the resolution authorizes the mayor to enter into the agreement with U.P., but it does not mandate entering into the agreement; therefore, even if the resolution is adopted, the lease itself does not have to be signed. Councilmember Gilbert remarked that she does not plan to change her mind about the fence. She said she has contacted several constituents regarding the issue and they have all been in favor of leaving the fence even if it means paying for a lease. Mr. Hay interjected that he has spoken to many people who feel just the opposite. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Porenta.
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Mayor Oblock advised that a meeting between Mr. Hay, Mr. McJunkin and himself will be scheduled to discuss different options. Mr. Hay asked that Mr. Eddins of the highway department attend the meeting to explain safety regulations. Shirley Cukale, a member of the audience, was given permission to ask a question. She asked Councilmember Gilbert how many taxpayers she polled regarding the fence. Councilmember Gilbert replied that she asked numerous people in her ward, the ones she was elected to represent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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City council met in special session on February 28, 2002 to discuss proposals for a health insurance stop loss carrier and to take action on a request to fill a vacant position. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Harry Horn. Department heads present included Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich, Colleen Peterson police commander Lynette Griffith, and assistant city attorney Cliff Boevers.
In addition to insurance committee members Brad Sarff and David Tate other members of the committee present were Lisa Tarufelli and George Pryich.
PRESENTATION
Health Insurance Stop Loss Carrier
Mayor Oblock introduced Bob Decker, the city’s health insurance administrator affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming. Mr. Decker explained that the city of Rock Springs carries health insurance through a self-funded program and by doing so acts as its own insurance company. Blue Cross Blue Shield provides administration and shops the stop-loss market for the city. He said during the renewal process on a self- funded program most carriers will not give rates until all claims from the previous period are in—generally, a 12-month history.
Mr. Decker said the cost of a self-funded program consists of several components: 1. Stop-loss insurance; 2. Administration; 3. Utilization review; 4. Stop-loss insurance itself; and 5. The amount of money the self-insured needs to fund individual stop-losses and the aggregate stop-loss. The city has 257 collective contracts under its present stop- loss program with Employers Reinsurance Corporation. The group must fund any individual claim up to $50,000; claims over $50,000 are reimbursable by ERC. Mr. Decker noted that during the past year the city’s group had seven individuals who exceeded $50,000 in claims, two of which were over $100,000. For this reason ERC 2002 Minutes
increased the specific premium for a renewal contract by 110 percent and the aggregate or attachment point, the stop-loss safeguard for collective claims, by 65.5 percent. Consequently, Blue Cross asked other carriers for quotes. Of the proposals received, Blue Cross, with input from the city’s insurance committee, narrowed proposals from twenty-one options to five options offered through three A+ carriers for council’s consideration. He noted that eight carriers declined to quote due to the city’s claims history.
Mr. Decker gave an overview of the city’s claims history over the past year. A comparison of claims from the previous contract period to the past year showed an increase of 51 percent in average monthly payments per contract. He then reviewed each of the five recommended options followed by lengthy council discussion.
Councilmember Gilbert warned that with continual increases in insurance premiums, insurance benefits will need to be addressed in the future. She then moved to accept Option #9, the proposal submitted by Highmark with a Specific Stop Loss of $50,000 (15/12) and an Aggregate Stop Loss of 125 percent of estimated paid claims (15/12). Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Mayor Oblock asked Mrs. Peterson if funds are available to upfront the money to begin the process of initiating a contract with a stop-loss carrier. Mrs. Peterson replied that funds could be transferred from the Fund Balance Unreserved line item to the Health Insurance line item for this additional $350,000 to $400,000 expenditure. Councilman Shea commented that the city will bear a substantial cost for this coverage and he hopes employees recognize it. Councilman Cheese said he would have appreciated more time to review such a complex issue. Mr. Decker responded that this is characteristic of stop-loss carriers, who wait for twelve months of claims before providing figures. Councilman Thompson requested quarterly updates on claims figures to keep better informed. Mrs. Peterson said those figures will be supplied to council. She also stated that the insurance committee has plans to meet monthly and to perform a thorough review of claims on a quarterly basis. Mr. Decker said he also would be willing to meet with council throughout the year if they so wish. Upon roll call to accept the Option #9 proposal the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Horn. Motion carried. Councilmember Gilbert asked when the figures for this proposal will be firmed. Mr. Decker replied that final amounts will be available in the next week or two. Insurance committee member Brad Sarff said that in order to ease future planning of health insurance funding the committee will need to know at what level the governing body is willing to fund rates.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Knight moved to approve a request from the Police Department to fill a vacant evidence technician position. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on March 5, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich, Colleen Peterson, and police commander Matt Keslar.
Mayor Oblock announced that a special council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11, at 5:15 p.m. to take action on the firefighters’ labor contract for fiscal year 2002-2003.
BID OPENINGS
Washington Park Restroom—ADA Improvements
Contractor Location Base Bid Alt. I Alt. II Jackman Construction Rock Springs $68,755.00 $4,100.00 $1,050.00 Pirtz Construction Rock Springs 72,300.00 7,750.00 700.00
Lower Edgar Street Waterline Replacement Project
Contractor Location Base Bid Alt I Total Bid Western Municipal Const Billings, MT $2,832,978.00 $646,749.00 $3,479,727.00 Pallesen Construction Manila, UT 1,300,978.85 308,399.29 1,609,378.14 Jackman Construction Rock Springs 1,322,300.00 308,308.50 1,630,608.50
All bids were accompanied with bid bonds. They were referred to department heads for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Oregon Trails Subdivision, Phases 5-10, Preliminary Development Plan Filed by WKF Corporation
There were no verbal comments during the public hearing, but a written concern was received from W. Dale Swan, 920 Bonners Way, regarding dust control, ingress and egress of heavy equipment traffic during construction, and provisions for drainage easements. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-32
Amendments to the Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002
Robert Tiede of Rock Springs said he protested the original budget and wants to do the same with the amendments. He said he previously asked the governing body to be more frugal, and the mayor gave his promise to do so. He gave the meaning of frugal as “avoiding waste, saving, thrifty,” but contended that spending $15,000 to lease land from the Union Pacific on which to place a fence does not fit the description. He said besides Leonard Hay, an avid opponent of the fence, the only watchdog of city spending is the 2002 Minutes
conscience of each council member. He reminded council that they hold office by the will of the electorate. He concluded by asking how council plans to spend additional sales tax monies that will be issued to local governments over the next two years if House Bill 181 is adopted.
There were no other comments. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-34.
PETITIONS
Petitioner Diane Foster, member of the Sweetwater County Home and Land Owners Association, addressed council regarding the cedar fence on Elk Street. She said the association stands with private owners’ and business owners’ rights (to have the cedar fence on Elk Street removed). She said the twelve businesses in the industrial park behind the fence provide over $600,000 per year in sales tax, approximately $14,000 in property taxes and employ approximately 40-50 people, yet the city is telling them that doesn’t matter--they want the fence to stand. She said she personally does not like coming around the corner on Elk Street to face a solid wood fence. She asked council to reevaluate their stance and to support the businesses.
There were no other petitioners.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Cedar Fence on Elk Street
George McJunkin, director of Engineering and Operations, supplied council members with a report of the February 27 meeting between John Eddins, district engineer of WYDOT, Leonard Hay, president of the Wool Warehouse Corporation, Mary Hay, manager of the Wool Warehouse, Cal Ragsdale, attorney representing Mr. Hay, and Mayor Oblock regarding modifications to the portion of the fence north of the business park entrance. A compromise was discussed and the feasibility of it was to be reviewed by Mr. McJunkin and Mr. Hay.
Mayor Oblock asked Mr. Hay if he would like to comment. Mr. Ragsdale spoke on his behalf. He said his client would be agreeable to lowering the height of the fence from 6 feet to 3 feet for a distance of 175 feet then continuing with the 6 foot fence from that point. He said this solution would solve both the safety and visibility concern as well as saving the city from having to move the fence back two feet onto U.P. property and paying for a lease.
Discussion followed regarding a compromise suggested by Councilman Tate to begin the fence from the 60-foot section already removed by tiering the remaining section in 25-foot increments at heights of 3 feet, 4 feet, and 5 feet up to the northernmost part of the fence. Following lengthy debate between council members and Mr. Hay regarding various options Mr. Ragsdale, before conferring with Mr. Hay, proposed a tiered fence of 3 feet, 4 feet, and 5 feet for distances of 50 feet, 50 feet and 25 feet respectively and the balance at 6 feet. Councilman Porenta moved to accept the proposal. Seconded by 2002 Minutes
Councilman Cheese. Before action was taken, Mr. Ragsdale asked to confer with Mr. Hay about the proposal. During the interim, Pat Mehle, a member of the audience, was given permission to address council.
Mr. Mehle commented that from his observations of the cedar fence on Blair Avenue he is surprised there are not more problems. But the difference between that fence and the one on Elk Street is that there is secured access along the entire length of the Blair Avenue fence; whereas, on Elk Street anyone can gain access behind the fence for whatever reason. In addition, he noted a safety problem with pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, etc. traveling along the adjacent walkway. He opined that the high fence will encourage crimes and will mandate increased patrol on both sides particularly during summer months. Another problem he envisions is an accumulation of snow, and the present height of the fence blocking the sun from melting ice that forms. He also felt the fence at the north end could conceivably give cover to someone waiting for prey. He agreed that moving the fence back a couple of feet would afford more safety to pedestrians, less shading, and better visibility Following consultation with Mr. Hay, Mr. Ragsdale amended his proposal, and instead, offered to begin tiering the fence beginning 60 feet from the entrance and to proceed at lengths of 75 feet, 50 feet and 25 feet at heights of 3 feet, 4 feet and 5 feet respectively, and the balance at 6 feet. Councilman Porenta did not accept the amendment. Councilman Cheese then moved to accept the amended proposal. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Knight, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Tate, Porenta, Gilbert, and Horn. Motion carried. Mr. Ragsdale stated he and his client will be pleased to consider a binding agreement in this regard.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Jt. Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that ads requesting proposals for a telecommunications company have been placed with several media.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A&G Plumbing $ 45.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 208.17 Adolph Kiefer & Associates 351.56 Airgas Intermountain 543.56 Albertsons Food Center 269.55 Alpine Property 350.00 American Association for State 75.00 American Red Cross 943.20 Artrain USA 2,375.00 Aspen Publishers, Inc. 76.12 Awards Unlimited 60.25 Bakka, Inc. 26.59 2002 Minutes
Barnes & Noble Inc. 71.16 Becker Fire Equipment Co. 263.24 Bi-Rite #1 48.37 Big Nickel 137.00 Big W Supplies 634.60 Bike & Trike 125.00 Bowles, Michael 40.00 Boyle Equipment Company 2,342.42 Bron Tapes of Colorado, Inc. 105.79 Brower, Dale 50.35 Brower, Dale 76.01 Buck’s Heating & Air cond 55.00 Business & Legal Reports Inc. 320.08 C.E.M. Maintenance 352.22 Campbells Plumbing 48.00 Capital Cleaners 450.00 Carpet Gallery 210.00 Casper College 490.00 City Fire & Safety Equip 242.50 Corporate Express 876.77 Cox, Anna 83.01 Crum Electric 459.53 Curley Toth & Sons 75.00 Cybex International Inc. 84.00 Dewey, Denise R. 190.00 Easton Sports Inc. 998.60 Engineering Co. 2,025.00 Equifax Credit Information 31.05 Ferrero Electric 444.15 Finer Cleaners 12.00 Gart Brothers 234.95 Gilbert, Kathy 288.78 H.W.P., Inc. 375.92 Hall, Darlene 100.00 Highmark Life Insurance Company 685.86 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 460.00 JII Sales Promotion Assoc 220.00 Jones, Jim 120.00 Kaman Industrial Technologies 552.67 Kinderprint Co., Inc. 228.21 Kopy Korner 24.96 Korney Board Aids 940.00 L.N. Curtis & Sons 237.72 Lariat Internation Trucks 188.71 Lathrop Feed & Equip 117.90 M & N International 375.37 McLeod USA 804.77 Meadow Gold Dairies 173.54 Memorial Hosp of Swtr. Co. 680.90 MF Athletic Company 256.12 Montreal Hockey Co. 2,847.00 Morcon Specialty Inc. 1,191.57 Mountain Mapping & Supply 290.00 Mountain States Supply 422.63 2002 Minutes
Municipal Toy Company, Inc. 220.00 Murray Sandler Skate 590.25 National Association of EMS 65.00 Northern Tool & Equipment 275.63 Nu-Life Glass & Home 19.95 Nu-Tech Specialties 1,335.77 Old Dominion Brush 1,213.98 Olde Towne Antiques 40.00 Pacific Power & Light 7,248.31 Petty Cash—City Treasurer 91.15 Pioneer Gasket Co. 39.00 Piping Specialties Co. Inc. 202.00 Pivic Insurance Inc. 100,931.00 PMX Medical 123.78 Porenta, Kelly 209.00 Porenta, Kelly 81.69 Questar Gas 6,669.73 Qwest 4,246.67 Race Co. 3,000.00 Recreation Supply Company 32.07 Recycling Center 3,750.00 Reed, Kenneth 704.05 Reed, Kenneth 856.08 Ritz Camera Centers Inc. 39.56 Roberts Construction Co. 680.00 Rock Springs Auto Body 3,135.15 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 110.88 Rock Springs Newspapers 5,620.08 Rock Springs Winlectric 8.21 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 4,683.03 Rocky Mtn Serv Bureau 139.90 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind Equip. 224.70 Sarff, Brad 12.20 Sherwin Williams 282.94 Sheshunoff Info Services Inc. 326.95 Skyline Property Group LLC 624.00 Skyline Village 279.00 Southwest Wyoming Resource 200.00 Sports Turf Managers Assoc 110.00 Sprint Rothhammer Intl Inc. 297.72 Stairmaster 36.76 Staks 797.00 Stericycle Inc. 38.50 Suburban Propane Gas Corp 34.37 Superior Lumber Co. 2,630.69 Surfaces Inc. 113,423.40 Sweetwater Community Nursing 409.00 Sweetwater Plumbing & Heating 73.95 T. Enterprises 900.00 Tate, David 138.60 Terramed International, Inc. 39.00 The Alpha Group 525.00 Tire Den Inc. 253.98 TKH Design Company 312.02 2002 Minutes
Tom’s Wyoming Glass 226.56 Tournament Sports 53.08 Travel Management Agcy 441.00 Travelink 441.00 U.S. Tech 128.85 Unisource Worldwide, Inc. 486.67 United Parcel Service 82.02 United States Postal Service 1,228.00 US Tennis Association 25.00 Vaughn’s Plumbing 725.37 Verizon Wireless 1,741.58 Walmart Community Brc 1,624.51 Webb, Regina 150.00 West Group Payment Center 1,214.00 Western Wyoming Beverage 154.00 Wheatland Fire Quip. Co. 212.00 Wilkinson, Charles Jr. 190.00 Williams, Jessica 150.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 WLECA 2002 Seminar 165.00 WRPA 25.00 Wyo Assn of Municipalities 120.00 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Tax 535.38 Wyoming Fire Academy 100.00 Wyoming Law Enf Academy 269.00 Wyoming Work Warehouse 600.62 Zep Mfg Co. 12.90 4 Dimensional Lighting 494.93 Total $308,560.60
Report Checks for February 20
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 594.84 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 70,103.78 Swtr. Fed. Credit Union Employee Deductions 26,052.16 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,149.44 Total $98,900.22
February 20 Salaries $288,473.79
Councilman Thompson moved to accept the bills and claims for March 5 and the February 20 salaries. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Horn moved to approve a request from the Engineering Department to erect 30-minute parking signs in front of two businesses, at the request of the business owners, in the 600 block of Pilot Butte Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
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Councilman Horn moved to approve a request from the Parks and Recreation Department to call for bids on renovations to lighting at the P.J. Wataha ballfield complex, Field #4. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Engineering Department to fill the vacant cemetery, weed and pest supervisor position. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Rock Springs Liquor Dealers for 24-hour permits on March 16, July 27, October 26 and December 31. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Councilman Shea voted in opposition citing past incidents due to all-night drinking. Motion carried.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from Black Rock, Inc. for a liquor catering permit for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet on March 16 at the Sweetwater County Events Complex. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 02-29, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BIRCH CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING 82901 IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SIXTY- EIGHT DOLLARS ($82,068.00) FOR THE GARNET PARK SPRAYGROUND PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Dave Silovich, director of Parks and Recreation, stated the correct amount of the contract should be $73,128. Councilman Horn moved to approve the resolution with the amended amount. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilment Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-30, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JACKMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING 82901 IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS ($204,536.00), FOR THE DEWAR DRIVE GREEN BELT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-30. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-31, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH DEBERNARDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 2002 Minutes
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,825.85 (SEVENTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FIVE CENTS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-31. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-32, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF OREGON TRAILS SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING EXISTING PHASES 1-4 AND PROPOSED PHASES 5-10, AS A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY WKF CORPORATION, COVERING A 41.55 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 6 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-32. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-33, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A POLICY REGARDING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRING’S LOW INCOME HOUSING, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-33. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-34, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET REVISION TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-34. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:11 p.m. council adjourned to executive session. Councilman reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Councilman Knight moved to allow the city attorney to proceed with the item discussed in executive session. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the 2002 Minutes
following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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Rock Springs city council met in a workshop session on March 5, 2002 at 5:45 p.m. to review a proposal to reapportion city wards. The workshop was facilitated by Sweetwater County Clerk Bobbi Bailiff. Members of council present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese, and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Councilman Allen Knight.
Mrs. Bailiff introduced Kent Felderman, Sweetwater County surveyor, who, she said, has fashioned changes to the county’s precinct boundaries around House districts. He has also drafted a proposal for changes to ward boundaries for council’s consideration. Because voting district changes and precinct changes are made only in the general election year following the National Census, Mrs. Bailiff thought it might be a chance for the city to reapportion wards if they so desired. She said if new precincts are needed, now is the time to make that assessment since changes must be adopted by county commissioners at their April meeting. Advertising for the changes must be done three consecutive weeks prior to the April meeting, however, and the first ad announcing such changes must be placed by March 12.
Mrs. Bailiff advised council that if they want to proceed on their own with changes to wards, the procedure must be accomplished before the filing date for election in May. She said ward changes would have to be adopted by whatever means the city uses to effect such changes, such as public hearings, ordinance readings, etc. and time must be allowed for such.
Mrs. Bailiff said that at present the eastern most part of Rock Springs, represented by Ward 4, has the lowest number of constituents; the biggest population is on the most westerly side, represented by Ward 2. She said the objective of redistricting is to attempt to equalize each of the four wards. In the proposal being presented tonight, a population increase in Ward 4 was accomplished by changing a few blocks. In addition, the creation of a 15th precinct would result in the following ward divisions: Ward I—4,824, Ward II—4,539, Ward III---4,501, and Ward IV—4,841.
Discussion among council members followed. No action was taken. The session concluded at 6:46 p.m.
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City council met in special session on March 11, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Steve Shea. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, and Colleen Peterson. Also present were members of Firefighter’s Local 1499 I.A.F.F. and Sweetwater County Clerk Bobbi Bailiff, Jim Crosson and Kent Felderman of the county office.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve minutes of the March 5 workshop. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Horn moved to amend the agenda by reversing the order of items and taking action first on the resolution then on new business. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Ron Gatti, president of Firefighter’s Local 1499 I.A.F.F. informed council that union members have ratified the contract. Resolution 2002-35, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A 2002-2003 COLLECTIVE LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1499, I.A.F.F. AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID COLLECTIVE LABOR AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002- 35. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Mr. Gatti thanked the city’s negotiating members for their hard work during negotiations. He said union members look forward to serving the city through Fire Chief Sarff and the governing body. He noted that union members are grateful for the increased amount the city was willing to put into the union’s health insurance program. Mayor Oblock stated that he too was pleased with the outcome of negotiations.
NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Ward Redistricting Plan
Councilmember Gilbert asked city attorney Vince Crow to explain why ward boundaries change and if a change is warranted at this time. Mr. Crow responded that the city is not obligated to change ward boundaries. He said Sweetwater County Clerk Bobbi Bailiff has redistricted precincts as mandated by law, and as a favor to the city has 2002 Minutes submitted a proposal that would allow wards to coincide with those boundaries in an attempt to redistribute the population equally in each ward. Although there are no state statutes or city ordinances stating ward boundaries need to be changed, Mr. Crow said the Constitution has in mind that people are to be represented equally, and the governing body has an obligation to see to that.
Councilmember Gilbert informed council that Senate File No. SF0091, a bill providing requirements when city wards are redrawn and allowing “a councilman whose term of office does not expire following the next general election shall continue to serve until the completion of his term,” has passed both the House and Senate and is most likely to be signed by the governor.
After lengthy discussion regarding the proposed boundary lines and the reapportionment of constituents, Councilman Thompson moved to accept the proposal for ward boundary changes as presented by the Sweetwater county clerk. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Thompson; opposed: Councilman Tate, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion failed. Because time is of the essence, Mayor Oblock recommended taking action on the proposal suggested by council this evening in order to give the county direction in preparing maps and making boundary descriptions; advertising and ordinance readings could then follow. Councilmember Gilbert moved to accept the ward boundary proposal recommended by council this evening for planning purposes. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Mayor Oblock advised that action to accept the final boundary map will be done by ordinance. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on March 19, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich, Colleen Peterson, and police commander Lynette Griffith.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve minutes of the March 5 meeting and the March 11 special council meeting. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
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Design and Construct Pre-Engineered Steel Building and Shop Addition
Total Incl. $50,000 Force Contractor Location Base Bid Alt I Alt II Account R.I. Galloway Afton, WY $1,347,372 $34,100 $15,600 $1,447,072 Davis Const Green River 1,169,400 30,600 14,850 1,264,850 King Const Green River 968,359 25,345 12,122 1,055,826 A. Pleasant Const Green River 1,392,000 32,000 15,000 1,489,000 Alta Const Lyman 1,186,585 29,400 23,000 1,288,985 Industrial Svcs, Inc. Rock Springs 1,524,789 27,373 50,000 1,652,162
College Hill Pumphouse and Waterline Project
Contractor Location Base Alt II Alt III Alt IV Jackman Const Rock Springs $550,490.00 $55,130.00 $45,880.00 $36,830.00 High Plains Const Mills, WY 890,225.00 68,273.50 82,827.00 61,632.00 G.M. Stewart Corp Evanston, WY 828,425.00 59,210.00 64,655.00 43,350.00 Vancon, Inc. Springville, UT 630,580.00 46,695.00 48,715.00 43,780.00 ABCO Const Corinne, UT 891,760.20 58,759.25 56,174.80 63,479.20
ADA-Compliant Restroom Facility at Fire Station No. 3
Contractor Location Base Bid Pirtz Construction Rock Springs $99,500.00 K.R. Goble Construction Mapleton, UT 113,600.00
All bids were accompanied with bid bonds. They were referred to respective department heads for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Oblock presented plaques to long-term employees who had been hired during the first half of previous years. Employees with the city for 15 years included Vince Crow and Bill Gunderman; 20 years—Stan Colgan, Keith Jasman, Kevin Rasmussen and Steve Reekers; and 25 years--Ray Chipp, David Hanson and Matt Keslar. Mayor Oblock stated he is proud that employees are staying with the city for longer periods of time. He noted that because the city hires quality employees, the city in turn is rewarded with excellent performance.
PETITIONS
Lower Edgar Street Waterline Replacement Project
Clark Stith, representing Jackman Construction, asked council to consider tabling action on Resolution 2002-37, which would accept a contract with Pallesen Construction for the lower Edgar Street waterline replacement project, until concerns expressed by his client have been addressed. He said questions such as whether Pallesen Construction is a Wyoming contractor, whether the 5% in-state differential is applicable, whether assets of 2002 Minutes
Pallesen Construction are less than the cost of the project, and the absence of a Pallesen representative at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 9, give pause for concern. Mr. Stith’s concerns were assuaged by responses from George McJunkin and Vince Crow, who stated Pallesen Construction holds a Wyoming certificate of residency issued by the secretary of state, the 5% preferential does not apply in this case since the project will be paid for with federal funds, and the pre-bid meeting held on October 9 was inconsequential since plans presented at that meeting were incomplete and the entire process was rescheduled. He noted that according to the sign-in sheet, a representative from Pallesen Construction attended the rescheduled pre-bid meeting. Mr. Crow said he is unaware of any reason why the contract cannot be awarded to Pallesen under Resolution 2002-37.
2001 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
Councilman Thompson moved to pledge a 10 percent match of $5,270.33 to participate in the state-funded 2001 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program (JAIBG) administered by the Sweetwater Department of Juvenile Probation. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. A resolution will be forthcoming.
There were no other petitioners to come before council.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Tate moved to approve the revised agenda. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for February, the Animal Control Report for February, the financial reports for February, and the Health Insurance Fund Recap for February. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Jt. Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that the telecommunications board accepted questions on their request for proposals for a telecommunications company this afternoon. The board will meet tomorrow to review the eleven proposals received.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Shea moved to accept correspondence from the Sweetwater County Department of Staff Resources & Technical Services requesting the grant match for the 2000 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant and from the Rock Springs Chamber 2002 Minutes of Commerce requesting their FY2002 third quarter budgeted appropriation. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A & R $ 327.49 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 1,079.21 Ace Hardware 2,949.64 Action Transmission 2,300.00 Advanced Tele Systems 652.00 Aegis Protection Group, Inc. 75.50 Albertsons Food Center 28.49 All West 57.50 Alpine Office Supply 5,205.83 Alpine Property -350.00 Alpine Property Management 539.00 American Assoc. of Museums 75.00 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Animal Care Equip. & Services 627.57 Arnold Law Offices 487.50 Arrowhead Properties 207.00 ASCAP 250.00 AT&T 36.46 Atack, Mary 18.00 Auto Parts Unlimited 1,102.49 Awards Unlimited 45.00 B&B Lewis Inc. 124.00 Bartsch, Joann 323.00 Bell, Kade 100.85 Bennett’s Paint and Glass 594.88 Bertagnolli, Mackenzie 18.00 Bicentennial Apt Village 20,796.00 Bingham, Annette 25.00 Borzea, John 297.00 Brower Investments 372.00 Building Center 175.67 C.E.M. Maintenance 505.04 Callas, Mike 180.00 Capitol Holiday Tree 1,000.00 Carpenter Paper 100.31 Centennial Sales 1,329.05 Center Street 66 Service 165.00 Century Equipment Co. 2,297.94 Checker Auto Parts 76.47 Cheese, John 363.67 City Auto Sales 1,150.85 City of Rock Springs 121,377.37 Clark, Kathy 37.00 Coleman, Rochelle 50.00 Communication Technologies 364.85 Copyex LLC 492.47 2002 Minutes
Corporate Card 3,814.27 Corporate Express 96.28 Corporate Express 403.22 Country Club Apartments 290.00 CPS Distributors Inc. 1,009.36 Crum Electric 274.20 Crutchfield 209.90 Culligan Soft Water Service 63.50 Cummins Intermountain 163.90 De-Mac Investments 262.00 Delco Western 430.71 Dell Marketing LP 3,213.40 Depoyster, Louis & Michelle 4.56 Dept 58 - 3602703901 249.98 Dieckgrafe, Vickie 22.98 Driftwood Properties 190.00 Dupape, Stephanie 18.00 E&H Industrial Supply 257.57 Eagle Uniform 230.94 Easton Sports Inc. 1,772.12 El Rancho Mobile Home Pk 503.00 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Exemplar International, Inc. 280.00 Express One 1,776.80 Fastenal Company 256.75 Fedex 206.77 Firemans Supply Inc. 1,115.80 Fisher Scientific 485.16 Fleischli Oil 1,158.62 Fowler, Jodie 13.00 Franco, Patricia 18.00 G&K Services 2,301.20 Galls Inc. 41.86 Galvan, Mary E. and Laurie Barton 7,000.00 Giberson, Harold 120.00 Gifts Galore Store 2,004.50 Giles, Ron or Wendy 11.40 H.W.P., Inc. 337.94 Hafey Properties 316.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Hawks, Wes 100.85 Hefley, William & Kathleen 7.93 Heyborne, Radakovich Co., PC 3,500.00 High Country Pools, Inc. 751.46 Hoch, James & Margaret 14.08 Homax Oil Sales, Inc. 252.45 HTE, Inc. 132,200.97 Ikon Office Solutions 125.00 Imperial Apartments 719.00 Industrial Systems 5,105.98 Islas, Rosa 25.00 Jackman Construction, Inc. 49,459.85 JB’s Restaurant 100.00 2002 Minutes
Jenkins, Karen 13.00 Johnson, Cheryl 35.40 Johnstone Supply 187.65 Joint Powers Water Board 96,035.21 Kendrick, Christy 4.41 King Partners 262.00 King, Ellen 13.00 Knieper, Gary L. 8.06 Knight, Loma 14.95 Kopy Korner 286.65 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 483.00 KYCS Radio 1,580.00 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. 647.28 Laerdal Medical Corp 107.80 Lariat International Trucks 100,710.00 Lathrop Feed & Equip 84.91 Lay, Walter Gene 149.00 Layos Inc. 5,358.04 Liberty Data Products 1,600.00 Macy’s Truck Repair 12.53 Maska US Inc. 742.39 Maxwell, Don 24.78 MB’s Upholstery 80.00 McCrann, John 6.43 McCune, Thomas & Bert .82 McCurtain Motors 218.88 McCurtain, W.R. 132.78 McFadden Wholesale 5,086.37 Meadow Gold Dairies 51.41 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Meldrum, Michael 3.04 Meteor Marketing, Inc. 6,785.38 Miller, Dan & Brenda 1.68 Miller, Sheila 13.00 Mitchel, Alike 45.00 Montcap Financial Corp 429.34 Morcon Specialty Inc. 21.82 Morgantown National Supply 530.93 Mountain States Supply 272.45 MSC 4,555.00 Murray Sandler Skate 109.95 New Studio 938.01 Newman Signs 516.00 Norman, Tabitha 12.00 Northwest Scientific 2,493.53 Nu-Life Glass & Home 193.00 Nu-Tech Specialties 1,144.09 Old Dominion Brush 200.00 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 45,225.97 Padilla, Joseph 16.00 Perry, Joann 37.00 Pioneer Gasket Co. 15.00 2002 Minutes
Pirtz Construction 9,418.70 PMS Custom Screen Printing 1,682.00 PMX Medical 54.72 Postmaster 1,998.98 Power Systems, Inc. 121.77 Prentice Hall Inc. 57.44 Pro Joy Company 986.00 Pro-Shade 15.00 Questar Gas 20,053.84 Qwest 1,587.02 R.T. Rentals 169.00 Radio Shack 15.99 Respond First Aid Systems 14.48 Ritz Camera Centers Inc. 9.49 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 398.12 R.S. Chamber of Commerce 9,062.50 Rock Springs Coca-Cola 68.00 Rock Springs Municipal Util 17,635.86 Rock Springs True Value 1,040.03 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 2,567.58 Rocky Mtn Serv Bur 245.98 Romero, Danny 20.00 Romero, Danny 9.04 Ron’s Ace Rental 651.93 Rost, Marlene 7.00 Rushmore Furniture 51.35 Rutherford, Kris 18.00 Sign Center 295.00 Skyline Property Group LLC 624.00 Skyline Village 279.00 Smith, Mike 38.12 Southwest Machine & Weld 60.00 Spa World 600.00 Specialized Training Service 215.00 Staks 108.25 Standard Plumbing 841.00 Starr, Amanda 13.00 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Strategic Supply 419.45 Swtr. Co. Dept. of Staff 5,729.11 Swtr. Co. Treasurer 25.02 Sweetwater Ford 55.99 Sweetwater Heights 106.00 Sweetwater Plumb & Heating 96.37 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 276.76 Taylor, Sally 13.00 Terminix of Wyoming 50.00 Terramed International, Inc. 36.00 The Roco Corporation 645.00 Thomas, Harry 171.00 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Tournament Sports 235.80 Trans Equip & Supply 94.71 Travel Management Agency 691.00 2002 Minutes
U.S. Tech 975.00 Uinta Engineering and Survey 2,573.50 Union Telephone 126.66 United Parcel Service 45.84 United States Welding Inc. 16.12 V-1 Oil Co. 321.18 Vaughn’s Plumbing 274.90 Venta, Ardis 2.00 Verizon Wireless 69.83 Vopak USA Inc. 693.72 Wamco Lab, Inc. 400.00 Watco, Inc. 699.93 Waterworks Industries 2,158.18 Westridge PTO 390.00 Wetco Inc. 3,485.56 Wheatland Fire Equip. Co. 288.70 Whisler Chevrolet Co. 127.40 Williams, Jessica 18.00 Wyo Assoc Rural Water Systems 280.00 Wyo Dept of Admin and Info 958.88 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Tax 438.02 Wyoming Overhead Doors 215.00 Wyoming Waste Systems 2,463.80 Wyoming Work Warehouse 388.32 Yellow Freight 164.68 Zep Mfg Co. 413.48 Total $766,648.40
Report Checks forMarch
AFLAC Insurance Employee Premiums $ 2,044.70 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,168.80 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 10,471.03 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 625.00 AFSCME Local #1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyo Child Support Enf. Child Support Payments 2,949.44 RS Firefighter Assn #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Employee Garnishments 296.46 Clerk of Circuit Court Employee Garnishments 115.50 Regional Adj Bureau Employee Garnishments 66.13 Rocky Mtn Service Bur Employee Garnishments 50.00 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reimbursement 500.84 Wyo Retirement System Group Life Emply Deductions 813.00 US Bancorp Piper Jaffray New Pol Pen City/Emply 20,812.16 Old Police Pension Old Pol Pen City/Emply 3,126.54 New York Life Ins. Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc Employee Dues 222.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,035.78 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Annual Assess 610.00 2002 Minutes
United Way of SWTR Co. Employee Deductions 230.54 Wyo Retirement System Fire Benefit City/Emply 16,102.78 Wyo Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 16,706.44 Wyo Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 73.70 Wyo Retirement System Employee Benefits 50,095.95 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 44,408.31 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 104,086.57 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 1,559.47 Total $280,151.82
March 5 Salaries $471,015.83
Old Police Pension Benefits for March
Mrs. James H. Doak $ 258.78 Elsie Cottrell $ 261.19 Mrs. John T. Williams 273.00 Mungo Brown 512.91 Louis W. Muir 813.63 Margaret Cody 416.46 Jim Callas 680.87 Veronica Kearns 995.50 Robert Overy 1,849.41 Robert Greene 1,325.28 Linda A. Simpson 1,808.08 Thomas Tufford 1,857.93 Orman Tripp 1,697.13 Matthew J. Bider 3,717.94 Glenn W. Grymes 2,160.62 Total $18,628.73
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the bills and claims for March 19 including the addendum, the March 5 salaries, and the police pension retirement benefits for March. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Horn asked if the agreement on the Dewar Drive cedar fence has been prepared by Leonard Hay’s attorney. Mayor Oblock responded that the city attorney and Mr. Hay’s attorney are working together to draft the agreement.
Councilman Horn inquired about the status of repairs at the wastewater treatment plant. Mr. Rickabaugh responded that the design for the repairs are in progress, but as yet no physical repairs have begun.
NEW BUSINESS
In response to a request to continue paying annual dues of $200 to the Western Wyoming Resource and Conservation Council, Councilman Porenta apprised that, as the city council liaison to the board, he is not fully aware of the scope of RC&D’s activities since they only meet once annually, but he believes water conservation plays a major role. He moved to continue paying annual dues. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert who added that under consideration is a plan to form a joint powers board to look into the feasibility of building another dam in the Green River Resource Area. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion passed.
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Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from Porky’s Bar for a liquor catering permit for a wedding reception at the events complex on March 29. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-36, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JACKMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,855 (SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS) THIS INCLUDES $68,755 FOR THE BASE BID AND $4,100 FOR ALTERNATE NO. 1, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-36. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-37, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PALLESEN CONSTRUCTION, INC., P.O. BOX 275, MANILA, UTAH, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,609,378.14 (ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND FOURTEEN CENTS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-37. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-38, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE 2002 ANNUAL PLAN FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING BOARD, TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATIONS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PHA PLAN, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-38. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-39, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING BOARD TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A REVISED PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-39. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. 2002 Minutes
Resolution 2002-40, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, ABANDONED MINE LAND DIVISION (AML), AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CTIY, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-40. Seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-41, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A 2002 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-41. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-42, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A COST-SHARE GRANT FROM THE WYOMING STATE FORESTRY DIVISION, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-42. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-43, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN, RENEWAL I, WITH BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF WYOMING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO INITIATE SAID BENEFITS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-43. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on April 2, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and 2002 Minutes
Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: David Tate. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the March 19 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
2002 Concrete Replacement
Oakridge Development, Inc. Rock Springs $147,832.50 DeBernardi Construction Rock Springs 158,050.00 Jackman Construction, Inc. Green River, WY 146,200.00
2002 Street Overlay Project
Lewis & Lewis, Inc. Rock Springs $487,985.00
PRESENTATION
At the request of the Engineering Department, Jeff Garland, a representative of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), visited council from his regional office in Denver to make a presentation on geographical information systems (GIS). He stated that several cities in Wyoming work within a GIS environment and find it to be successful. He explained that a GIS system maps infrastructure data in layers. For instance, a cross section might show water and sewer lines, utility lines, sidewalks, floors, pavement, etc. depending on what information is entered into the data base. Each layer or portion thereof can be isolated and reviewed as desired. He said the secret to establishing a successful system is to have a well thought-out plan initially and then to enter data in piecemeal fashion and build on each prior section as it becomes a working tool. He said that although software is important, capturing data is the most important part of the system since business activities and functions should drive data needs. The methodology he recommended for implementing a GIS system is to formulate a needs assessment by interviewing all departments, develop a sound foundation, enter pertinent data for one department and build on that data by adding data from each successive department. Along the way, he said it is important to stop and evaluate if goals are being met before continuing. He said an effective system should increase an entity’s production while lowering its costs. Mr. Garland noted that ESRI will have a booth at the WAM convention for anyone interested in more information.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amend Chapter 13 Sec. 13-815.N of City Ordinances to Allow Single Client Exercise Studios as a Permitted Home Occupation Requested by Jana Weber
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There were no comments from the audience regarding this request. A written protest was received from G. Wendorf and placed on file. Action to be taken under Ordinance 2002-02.
Master Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Plan Map from High Intensity Residential (HIR) to Industrial (I) for a Parcel of Land Located Along Stagecoach Boulevard Requested by Stagecoach, LLC
Bruce Macy, on behalf of Stagecoach, LLC, said he has had people approach him seeking industrial land. He said industrial property is in short supply and much of what is available within the city is either undermined or lies in a flood plane. He maintained that the parcel owned by Stagecoach, LLC is conducive to industrial zoning since it lies within easy access of the interstate and is surrounded by other commercial enterprises. He said availability of land for industrial uses could conceivably bring increased employment to the area.
Councilmember Gilbert asked if P&Z put any restrictions on their approval of this request. Mr. Rickabaugh replied that they did not; furthermore, they agreed that the four findings of fact as required by the Master Plan were satisfactorily met.
Don Wallace, owner and officer of a company that owns 60 acres on Stagecoach Drive, asked why this land was originally designated residential on the Master Plan. Mayor Oblock replied that the more restrictive designation was preferred when the plan was designed so that any less restrictive designations could be modified as the land was developed. Mr. Wallace said he is concerned where the Stagecoach Drive industrial designation will end and what buffers will be used to separate the residential from the industrial zone. He recommended council put such requirements in place prior to giving approval to the change. He also expressed concern about whether utility capacity is adequate and whether storm drainage and sewer service is sufficient. Mr. Wallace also asked if the road can handle heavy thru-truck traffic, whether the developer will be required to bring the road up to standards, and what traffic controls will be implemented.
Director of Public Services Mike Rickabaugh responded that city zoning laws require screening between residential and industrial property. He said the city will face issues on utility capacity when necessary; currently the system handles the type of industry proposed. As far as traffic, Mr. Rickabaugh noted that the property is located on a Transportation Plan street, which requires consideration of roadway improvements for any future developments within such designations. He stated that Stagecoach Drive connects with Foothill Boulevard and intersects with College Drive, but because those streets are not immediately adjacent to the site, he was not sure how traffic issues would be resolved. He noted that the Master Plan Handbook states that industrial property should be accessible to the interstate without the need to traverse residential areas. He said this property complies with that rule. Mr. Wallace asked if the Industrial designation will continue up Stagecoach. Mr. Rickabaugh responded that remains to be seen since future requests for amendments to the Master Plan cannot be projected.
In addition to his written letter of protest, Larry Caller, 607 Granite Drive, voiced disapproval of this Master Plan amendment because the proposed use of the property will 2002 Minutes not only increase local semi-truck traffic but traffic through the residential area as well. Also, because the proposed pipe yard will obscure the city’s I-80 visual corridor.
Margie Smith, a commercial industry realtor, spoke in favor of the Master Plan amendment. She said the property along Stagecoach lends itself perfectly to industrial uses, and easy access to I-80 and US 191 complement the industrial designation.
Action to be taken under Ordinance 2002-03.
Master Plan Amendment to Land Use Plan Map from Light Intensity Residential (LIR) to Commercial (C) for Parcel Along College Drive Requested by Union Telephone
Mark Kot, 800 Rose Crown Circle, said he owns a lot adjacent to this proposed zone change and asked council to support the Rock Springs Planning & Zoning Commission’s denial of this request. He applauded the city’s planning staff for their excellent work on the proposal.
Councilman Horn referred to the July 2, 1996 city council minutes in which Union Telephone was granted a conditional use permit to place a transmission tower on College Hill. He said at that time council was told by a Union Telephone representative that the structure would be constructed to look like a two-story house complete with landscaping. Councilman Horn said that did not materialize, but instead a small brick building with an antenna was built by Union Telephone on College Hill and the lot has never been landscaped. Based on that experience, he recommended against the request. Councilman Shea moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in opposition: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion defeated.
Preliminary Development Plan Approval for Revised Skyview Estates Subdivision Filed by Dan Scheer
Karen Marty, counsel for Skyview Development, advised that the developer of Skyview Estates is requesting approval of a revised Preliminary Development Plan to change the order of developing phases and to increase the size and location of some of the lots. Because the Joint Powers Water Board has required a change in the original plan to the looping of the water line, the developer is requesting to develop Phase 4 next for economic reasons. Ms. Marty apprised council that the Planning & Zoning Commission approved this revision to the Preliminary Development Plan.
Ms. Marty advised that the county will allow a temporary access to Signal Drive alleviating staff’s concern of one access serving 51 lots prior to a second access being constructed in Phase 6. Along with the temporary access, the county requires the following four conditions be satisfied: 1. A paved approach constructed to county standards; 2. A gravel road constructed to reduce the tracking of mud onto Signal Drive; 3. A temporary access to accommodate construction of Phases 4 and 5 and the current completed phases only; and 4. An application to Sweetwater County for permanent 2002 Minutes access to future phases that will include a traffic study and improvements to Signal Drive. Ms. Marty explained that roads will have to be torn up to install water and sewer lines during construction of the next phase from Peregrine to Signal, therefore, a temporary access in lieu of a permanent access is being requested. The extension of the road will also reverse the order of Phases 5 and 6. She said the contractor will pledge a financial guarantee upon approval of a temporary road. Ms.Marty added that the UBC-approved manufactured homes in the subdivision are placed on foundations.
Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-50.
PETITIONS
Clarence Smith who resides at Thomas Street, offered a drawing of a potential remedy to the traffic and parking problem on Wyoming and Vermont Streets. Mayor Oblock thanked him for his concern and referred the plan to the Engineering Department for review.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Jt. Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that proposals for a telecommunication company will be opened on April 5. He will keep council updated.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A&G Plumbing $ 105.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. 506.51 AAA National Office 20.00 Ace Equipment Co. 6,085.00 Advanced Tele Systems 190.67 Airgas Intermountain 361.51 Albertsons Food Center 317.44 Allen, Kim 300.00 American LaFrance 78.72 Aquatic Exercise Association 342.00 Ashbrook Corporation 765.19 Atco International 522.80 AZ Commercial 13.92 Bakka, Inc. 618.54 Beacon Ballfields 522.50 Better Roads 24.00 Big Nickel 295.00 Big W Supplies 1,528.29 Building Center 3,427.48 C.E.M. Maintenance 1,050.00 Carothers, Rebecca 40.00 2002 Minutes
Carpenter Paper 311.42 Case, Stephen 144.00 CDW Government, Inc. 1,375.76 City Fire & Safety Equip. 237.50 City of Rock Springs Health Ins. Fund 174,478.06 CMC Rescue Inc. 503.10 Collegiate Pacific 2,938.32 Collins, Bruce 156.00 Collins, Kyle 54.00 Collins, Preston 54.00 Communication Technologies 425.85 Copier & Supply Co. 85.00 Corporate Express 304.95 Costantino Construction 6,981.00 Countermeasures Tactical Inst. 900.00 CPS Distributors Inc. 1,009.62 Cross, Kreston 54.00 Crow, Vincent E. 225.08 CSUS Foundation Inc. 62.00 Curley Toth & Sons 114.00 Cybex International Inc. 71.00 D.A.R.E. America 95.00 Division of Criminal Investigation 16,000.00 Dominos 296.12 Ecolab 91.35 Engineering Co. 3,675.00 Equifax Credit Information 5.00 Falcon Pump Supply 35.15 Fastenal Company 113.94 FBI Command College 615.00 Ferrero Electric 2,120.00 Finer Finish Drywall 100.00 Flor, Bob Joe 60.00 Flor, Danny 60.00 Gatti, Ron 110.00 Gonzales, Rosa 72.00 Gopher Sports Equipment 89.54 Guidance Software, Inc. 3,100.00 Gunyan, Jack 132.00 H.W.P., Inc. 383.81 Harrison, Greg 24.00 High Desert Art Galleries 739.86 High Security Lock & Alarm 657.00 Highmark Life Insurance Company 684.63 Hunter Family Medical Clinic 70.00 Hurd, Eric 24.00 Imperial Apartments 265.00 Inberg-Miller Engineers 6,450.00 International Drug Education 36.50 JB’s Restaurant 200.00 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 2,000.00 Jim’s Upholstery 390.00 John E. Reid and Associates 550.00 Kennedy, Kelly 110.00 2002 Minutes
Kinderprint Co., Inc. 159.38 Kwik Clean 175.00 L.N. Curtis & Sons 123.95 Laerdal Medical Corp. 642.00 Lariat Internation Trucks 6.04 Leibee Precision Machine 25.00 Mail Boxes Etc #3042 37.21 Maska US Inc. 3,882.74 Maxwell, Don 29.81 Max’s House & Mobile Home Movers 1,389.84 McLeod USA 737.59 Meadow Gold Dairies 85.82 Memorial Hosp of Swtr. Co. 923.90 M.G. Telecomm, Inc. 1,854.83 Micromedex, Inc. 2,406.00 Mikkelsen, Andrew 54.00 Morgantown National Supply 2.96 Mountain Man Fruit and Nut Co. 232.00 Mountain Mapping & Supply 124.00 Muniz,Nathan 132.00 Muniz, Nolan 156.00 Muniz, Willie 132.00 National Communications 295.00 National Fire Protection Assn 69.90 New Studio 78.99 Nu-Tech Specialties 5,235.32 Omland, Tim 144.00 Orkin Pest Control 40.70 Owlfies Flowers and Gifts 34.99 Pacific Power & Light 15,264.52 Paper Direct 51.93 Pitney Bowes 885.00 Pivic, Jeff 72.00 PMS Custom Screen Printing 3,515.00 Polar Electro Inc. 39.68 Postmaster 100.00 Powerphone, Inc. 189.00 Pro-Shade 380.00 Pro-Tech 529.00 Protexion Products Inc. 615.83 Questar Gas 6,502.80 Qwest 4,035.50 R.S. Bennett Construction 25,532.73 Race Co. 3,000.00 Radio Shack 8.68 Radioshack.com 34.49 Recycling enter 3,750.00 Respond First Aid Systems 758.17 Reyes, Rudy 144.00 Rhino Linings 500.00 Ritz Camera Centers Inc. 19.95 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 2,314.49 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 1,013.16 Rock Springs Newspapers 4,120.06 2002 Minutes
Rockwell Automation 2,535.98 Rocky Mtn Service Bureau 13.26 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind Equip 1,070.82 Romanowski, Matt 48.00 Ronick, Mike 54.00 Rutland, Brooke 300.00 Sears Commercial One 179.99 Seppie, John 60.00 Sherwin Williams 295.60 Sherwood Drolet Corp 55.47 Six States Distributors 18.96 Skillpath Seminars 2,700.00 Smyth Printing 955.40 Sprint Rothhammer Intl Inc. 25.52 Sterling Communications 2,447.19 Superior Lumber Co. 3,903.98 Sweetwater Plumb & Heating 48.43 Swierczek, Craig 29.81 T.I.P. 6,300.00 Terminix of Wyoming 50.00 Tire Den Inc. 392.33 Travel Management Agcy 381.00 Turf Equipment 920.75 Turf Equipment and Irrigation 6,950.00 Twirl Jet Spas 176.52 Union Pacific Railroad 100.00 United Parcel 144.88 United States Postal Service 1,000.00 U.S. Tech 124.85 Vaughn’s Plumbing 27,024.77 Verizon Wireless 1,483.01 Vopak USA Inc. 230.63 Walmart Community Brc 2,338.15 Webb, Regina 150.00 West Group Payment Center 876.50 West, Cassidy 54.00 West, Ken 132.00 Western Wyoming Resource 200.00 Williams, Jessica 150.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 Wolverine Distributing 88.23 Wyo Rec & Parks Assoc 25.00 Wyoming Law Enf Academy 643.00 Zurchers 346.26 24-Hour C-Store 895.00 Total $405,610.38
Report Checks forMarch 20
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 184.59 2002 Minutes
Internal Revenue Svc Electronic Fund Transfer 71,089.04 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 27,289.08 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,382.09 Total $100,944.80
March 20 Salaries $291,853.23
Councilman Shea moved to approve the bills and claims for April 2 including the addendum and the March 20 salaries. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Knight moved to approve a request from the Depatment of Engineering and Operations to fill a vacant senior maintenance worker position at the cemetery. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Parks and Recreation Department for specials on Mothers Day, May 12; Senior Citizens Day, May 29; Fathers Day, June 16; and the first day of summer, June 21. Seconded by Councilman Horn. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Horn moved to approve a request to transfer funds from the 2001- 2002 health insurance balance to the Health Insurance Fund. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Sweetwater County Events Complex for malt beverage permits for the following: stock car races on May 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 4, 6, 13, 20, August 17, 27, September 7; Sweetwater County Fair on July 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3; arena cross on July 30; the Rocky Mountain Tractor Pull on August 3; and the demolition derby on August 9 and 10 and a request from Porky’s Bar for a catering permit for the annual city pool league tournament on April 12, 13 and 14 at the events complex. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Councilmen Porenta and Horn abstained from voting on the events complex request. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-44, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS ($1,178,816), AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-44. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate.
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Resolution 2002-45, ACCEPTING A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-45. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-46, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PIRTZ CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,500 (NINETY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-46. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING AFFIRMING ITS INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN PROMOTING COMPATIBLE LAND USE IN THE ROCK SPRINGS- SWEETWATER COUNTY AIRPORT, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-47. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-48, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONCESSION STAND RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ROCK SPRINGS LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID RENTAL AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-48. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-49, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO ENTER INTO, EXECUTE AND ATTEST A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH WHITE MOUNTAIN MALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN A BENCH PRESS COMPETITION WITH THE ROCK SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-49. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, 2002 Minutes
Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-50, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF SKYVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY DAN SCHEER, COVERING A 62.47 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 1 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilmemer Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-50. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-51, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE SUPERVISOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVLEOPMENT FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S, SECTION 8 PROGRAM BICENTENNIAL VILLAGE 11, PROJECT WY99-0019- 001 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2003, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-51. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Kight, Horn, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-52, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE SUPERVISOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM, PROJECT WY06V003001 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2003, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-52. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-53, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE SUPERVISOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM, PROJECT WY003003 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2003, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-53. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following 2002 Minutes
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ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” was placed on first reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND UPDATING THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS BY REDESIGNATING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF HIGH INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HIR) TO INDUSTRIAL (I), was placed on first reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 1-3 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “WARDS,” was placed on first reading and read by title.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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City council met in special session on April 10, 2002 for the second reading of Ordinance 2002-04. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich, and Colleen Peterson.
Ordinance 2002-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 1-3 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “WARDS,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
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The Rock Springs City Council met in a workshop session on April 10, 2002 at 6:20 p.m. in the city hall conference room. The workshop was called by the Finance Committee to discuss the 2002-2003 preliminary budget. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Before turning the meeting over to Finance Committee chair, Allen Knight, Mayor Oblock apprised council that revenues in the proposed budget exceed expenses by $72,107.94. Councilman Knight solicited questions from council.
Councilman Porenta asked if the Sweetwater County Economic Development Association (SWEDA) budget could be increased to help them advertise the 1% optional sales tax referendum that will be placed on November’s ballot. Mrs. Peterson responded that public monies cannot be used to legislate for taxes.
Councilman Horn asked the Recreation Department to consider contacting another fireworks company for the Fourth of July display and perhaps get a better rate. Mr. Silovich responded that it may be too late for this year since plans are made in January, but a new company can be considered for next year.
Councilman Shea suggested council meet in another workshop before adopting the final budget to discuss the city’s potential involvement with ambulance service.
Lengthy discussion was devoted to the need to upgrade deteriorated sidewalks throughout the city and whether there are any means the city could undertake to make needed repairs to sidewalks owned by impoverished people. Although it was agreed it would be nice to help upgrade those properties, no means exist by which the city can pay for upgrades to private property nor is there any authority to place liens on property for that reason. Mayor Oblock noted that when the Rock Springs Housing Authority had a program in place to assist with property renovations, there were very few applicants. Mayor Oblock said if council pursues a program for improving sidewalks, criteria must be established, and legally sound and fair rules must be implemented. He suggested that this question be posed at the WAM convention to get insight into how other communities resolve the problem.
Councilman Horn questioned amounts budgeted for consulting and design fees in various departments. Mr. McJunkin responded that if a TEAL grant is awarded to the city on June 30, a GIS program will be undertaken by the Engineering Department, and a consultant will be needed to implement it. He said consulting fees are not included in funding for hardware, software and maintenance of the system. Mr. Rickabaugh said his department budgeted for design work that will be needed throughout the year at the wasterwater treatment plant for a collection system as well as for repairs and maintenance.
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Other funding requested but not yet appropriated was for signage to better identify the police department and funding for the Master Gardeners program.
On the revenue side, Mrs. Peterson said sales tax revenue is up partly from oil and gas exploration activities in the area. She noted that additional money appropriated for cities by the state legislature will slightly offset what was taken away by de-earmarking. She also noted that one-tenth, or $150,000, has been put into the budget from the municipal rainy day account that was paid to the city in a lump sum last year. She reminded council that the account was set aside by resolution to be drawn on over a ten- year period for capital expenditures. She noted that impact money anticipated from the Exxon expansion has not been put into the budget pending a final decision made by the Industrial Siting Council at their May 10 meeting.
John Morrison and Colleen Meduna, members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, requested an appropriation for radio advertising on three local stations to make the public more aware of the city’s recreation facilities. Mr. Morrison said this is an attempt to reduce the city’s current subsidy of 88% for recreation. He said they have been given rates for three levels of advertising from the radio stations for the city’s consideration. Mr. Silovich said their request is not included in the budget. Councilman Porenta recommended a three-month trial run at advertising with some type of gauge to measure its success before funds are appropriated.
No action was taken at the meeting. The preliminary budget will be placed on the May 7 council agenda for action. The workshop session ended at 7:35 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on April 16, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Allen Knight. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve minutes of the April 2 meeting, the April 10 special meeting and the April 10 budget workshop. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
2002 Crack Sealing, Phase II
Highway Improvement, Inc. Sioux Falls, SD $53,742.50 Maxwell Asphalt Salt Lake City 39,518.50 Knudsen Asphalt, Inc. Reliance, WY 43,842.40
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All bids were accompanied with bid bonds. They were referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
PRESENTATION
Linda Acker, director of Southwest Counseling, as a representative for many agencies who work on issues of child abuse, including the Department of Family Services, the medical community, law enforcement, the county attorney, YWCA, parenting groups, and family network, informed council that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. She said the agencies mentioned work together for the prevention and intervention of child abuse in Sweetwater County. She said statistics show child abuse is prevalent throughout society and everyone suffers as a result. She emphasized that what affects a person in childhood, affects him or her for a lifetime. Ms. Acker urged council to support the agencies that support the county’s youth and to take time to encourage adolescents and children.
COMMENDATIONS
House Bill 62
Mayor Oblock gave certificates of commendation to Sweetwater County legislators for their support of House Bill 186 during the 2001 Wyoming Legislature and House Bill 62 in 2002. He said with their help the Wyoming Law Enforcement Retirement Bill was enacted. He said the combined retirement system will ensure a guaranteed cost-of-living allowance in law enforcement pensions throughout Wyoming and will be a factor in keeping trained personnel in the state. Mayor Oblock thanked the legislators for their outstanding work.
Rep. Fred Parady stated it was a privilege to work on the retirement issue over the past five years. He said many good ideas discussed during that time were eventually placed in the bill. He said the two previous failed efforts set the stage for the final bill. In addition to COLAs he said the bill has provisions for disability and transportability. He commended Ofcs. Swierczek, Maxwell, and Mitchell for their dedication and work on the bill. He presented them with a memento of the bill’s enactment.
Mayor Oblock also recognized Tim Sommers, AARP, and Janine Cox, director of the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, for inspiring retirees and senior citizens to campaign for the adoption of HB 62.
Commendation for Saving Life
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Mayor Oblock, presented a certificate of commendation to Mary Kirk, an eighth grade student, who saved the life of a classmate by successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver on Lauren Carlton when she was choking on a piece of candy lodged in her throat.
PETITIONS
Restaurant Liquor License Fees
Council was given a comparison of restaurant liquor license fees charged by various cities throughout the state. Rock Springs’ fees were the highest and exceeded the next lower fee by twice the amount. Councilman Horn noted that the city’s fees are set by resolution by authority of Sec. 10-109 (b) of city ordinances. He then moved that the city attorney proceed with the necessary revisions to amend the fees for council consideration at the next council meeting. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no other petitioners.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Shea moved to approve the Quarterly Nuisance Violation Update; the Municipal Court Report for March; the Animal Control Report for March; the financial reports for March; a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Oregon Trails Subdivision, Phases 1 through 10, filed by WKF Corporation; the Health Insurance Fund Recap for March, and a report from the Finance Department showing an unfunded amount of $234,355.23 for the city’s self-funded health insurance plan year for 2002-2003. Councilman Shea seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Employee Health Insurance Committee
Councilman Porenta moved that the city subsidize the health insurance fund in the amount of $130,000/month. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Councilman Tate, council liaison to the employee health insurance committee, ascertained that the committee is asking for a city subsidy of $137,500/month--a 10% increase over the $125,000/month now being paid--as well as $78,600 to help finance premiums for retirees over 65 years of age on a one-year trial basis. Mayor Oblock noted that if the motion to fund at the lower rate passes, the committee will need to let council know how they want to handle the remaining unfunded portion by May 31. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Tate; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Lisa Tarufelli, a member of the employee health insurance committee, asked for direction in setting retirees’ premiums. Councilman Porenta responded that it is up to the 2002 Minutes
committee to present a proposal to council on their plans for a balanced insurance fund, including retirees’ premiums, before the city budget for fiscal year 2003 is approved.
Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea responded that the telecommunications board continues to review responses to the request for proposal for a telecommunications company. He said several good proposals were received. He said the committee met with the Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA), which is operated by city attorneys from Murray and West Valley, to get input on a similar plan they are exploring and ideas on financing the project. He said the committee hopes to select a company by the end of the month.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Horn moved to accept correspondence from Glennise Wendorf, retracting her written protest submitted at the April 2 public hearing opposing an amendment to city ordinances to allow single client exercise studios as a permitted home occupation, and from the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center requesting $2,500 of their budgeted cash match for FY 2002. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A&G Plumbing $ 150.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 3,805.55 AAA Sign Company 96.00 Ace Equipment Co. 750.00 Ace Hardware 3,924.70 Advanced Tele Systems 108.00 Advocacy & Resource Center 35.00 All West 20.81 Alpine Office Supply 5,152.14 Alpine Property Management 1,917.00 American Red Cross 195.00 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Apartments, B J 8.34 Applegate, Sara 34.00 Arnold Law Offices 427.50 Arrowhead Properties 207.00 AT&T 17.20 Atack, Mary 18.00 Auto Parts Unlimited 584.37 AZ Commercial 25.62 B&B Lewis, Inc. 124.00 Bartsch, JoAnn 323.00 Bennett’s Paint and Glass 482.19 Bi-Rite #1 5.99 2002 Minutes
Bicentennial Apt. Village 20,468.00 Big Nickel 420.00 Big W Supplies 512.15 Bingham, Annette 25.00 Body Masters 226.90 Borzea, John 297.00 Brower Investments 917.00 Bruno’s Time Clock Srv., Inc. 386.53 Budget Host Inn 182.75 Buzis, John or Elizabeth 169.82 Callas, Lorna 653.00 Callas, Mike 176.00 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Carpenter Paper 55.62 Carpet Gallery 287.78 Castle Cleaning 495.00 Caswell International Corp 446.00 CDW Government, Inc. 411.11 Center Street 66 Service 120.00 Century Equipment Co. 404.00 Checker Auto Parts 248.88 Chemsearch 363.50 City Auto Sales 1,361.47 Clark, Kathy 37.00 Coastal Training Tech Corp 456.88 Collage Video 63.89 Compumaster 895.00 Copier & Supply Co. 85.00 Copyex LLC 140.18 Corporate Card 5,051.50 Corporate Express 961.64 Country Club Apartments 290.00 CRS Pool Supplies 200.00 Crum Electric 388.88 Culligan Soft Water Service 63.50 Curley Toth & Sons 443.50 D.A.R.E. America 585.00 DA.R.E. America 30.00 Davidson, Christopher & Marsha 9.49 DeBernardi Construction Co. 128,020.25 De-Mac Investments 262.00 Dewey, Denise R. 170.00 Diamond Glass 335.57 Dickman, Laurel or Herbert 26.40 Driftwood Properties 190.00 Dupape, Stephanie 18.00 E&H Industrial Supply 324.15 Eagle Uniform 256.19 El Rancho Mobile Home Park 300.00 Electrical Connections 691.14 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Elite Public Safety, Inc. 546.77 Emergency Management Assoc. 20.00 Express One 5,266.92 2002 Minutes
Fedex 41.33 Ferrero Electric 3,018.08 Fisher, Sherry 49.00 Flor, Bob Joe 24.00 Flor, Danny 24.00 Fowler, Jodie 13.00 Franco, Patricia 18.00 G&K Services 2,388.75 Giberson, Harold 120.00 Grainger, Inc. 1,195.19 Great Western Autoplex 1.05 Green River Star 670.80 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 37.00 H.W.P., Inc. 323.30 Hafey Properties 311.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Heyborne, Radakovich Co., PC 525.00 Higby, Krista 44.00 High Security Lock & Alarm 6,343.22 Hillerick & Bradsby of Canada 126.56 Igloo Vikski 1,413.81 Imperial Apartments 1,662.00 Indo-American Engineering 139,651.15 Intermountain Record Center 102.82 Intl Assoc Chiefs of Police 100.00 IPTM—Publication Dept 34.45 Islas, Rosa 25.00 Jackman Construction, Inc. 53,183.10 Jassman, Thomas 108.92 JCCAC 145.00 JFC Engineers 4,340.00 Jim’s Upholstery 335.00 Jt. Powers Water Board 106,463.87 Karma Inc. 140.53 Kellogg, Phil 73.93 Kendrick, Christy 18.00 Kindel Paintin 336.00 King Partners 262.00 Kopy Korner 111.79 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 511.00 L.N. Curtis & Sons 278.99 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. 58.56 Larson Electric, Inc. 481.83 Lathrop Feed & Equip 5,258.78 Lay, Walter Gene 149.00 Layos 1,561.50 Leisch, Steven W. or Lori 6.96 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 94.50 Lewis, John D. 52.04 Lincoln Equipment, Inc. 163.94 Lincoln, Cecelia 87.00 Long Building Technologies, Inc. 3,217.87 Macy’s Truck Repair 5.96 2002 Minutes
Maestas, Kyla 50.00 Maric Sales 2,755.27 Marshall Industries 170.44 Martinez, Juan F. 50.88 Maska US Inc. 428.84 McCurtain Motors 84.78 McFadden Wholesale 5,030.33 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Memorial Hosp of Swtr. Co. 110.55 Meteor Marketing, Inc. 9,019.10 Miller, Sheila 13.00 Minute Man Muffler 79.95 Missouri Turf Paint 467.40 Mitchel, Alike 37.00 Morcon Specialty Inc. 63.68 Mountain States Supply 120.49 Muniz Construction 2,600.00 National Sheriffs’ Association 132.00 Neher, David & Michele 7.55 Norman, Tabitha 12.00 Nu-Tech Specialties 2,841.02 Owlfies Flowers and Gifts 2,795.00 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 17,563.59 Pacific Steel—Recycling 78.13 Padilla, Joseph 18.00 Peden’s Inc. 659.61 Perry, Joanna 37.00 Pioneer Gasket Co. 45.00 PMS Custom Screen Printing 434.00 Postmaster 1,998.65 Power Systems, Inc. 85.18 QA Balance Services, Inc. 511.25 Quadna, Inc. 115.81 Questar Gas 3,697.18 Qwest 1,719.35 R & B Street Sweeping 1,300.00 R.T. Rentals 169.00 Radiator Technologies, Inc. 285.45 Radio Shack 585.83 Respond First Aid Systems 572.68 Reynolds, Henry & Julie 28.66 Roberts Construction Co. 340.00 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 54.28 Robins, Norma Jean 137.55 Rock Springs Municipal Util. 17,267.05 Rock Springs Newspapers 41.93 Rock Springs True Value 1,555.64 Rock Springs Winlectric 79.62 Rock Springs Winnelson 5,351.17 Rockhurst College Cont Ed 179.00 Rocky Mtn Serv. Bur. 26.25 Ron’s Ace Rental 1,030.63 2002 Minutes
Rost, Marlene 7.00 Salguero, Jessica 18.00 Sanders, Billy 11.52 Sarff, Brad 15.00 Scott Instruments 2,012.75 Sears Commercial One 169.99 Seyersdahl, Tina 28.00 Sherwin Williams 679.85 Six States Distributors 180.27 Skips Tire 170.00 Skyline Property Group LLC 2,219.00 Skyline Villlage 279.00 Smith, Stevan & Patty 57.01 Smyth Printing 231.28 Southwest Machine & Weld 216.70 Southwest Wy Wool Warehse 209.01 Sprint Rothhammer Intl Inc. 194.70 Stairmaster 25.75 Staks 966.00 Standard Batteries of SLC 47.80 Starr, Amanda 13.00 State Medical 224.50 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Strategic Supply 190.63 Sweetwater Co. Museum 30.00 Sweetwater Co. Treas. 503.58 Sweetwater Heights 106.00 Sweetwater Plumbing & Htg. 333.25 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 164.26 Taylor, Sally 13.00 Terramed International, Inc. 14.39 Thatcher Company 5,127.39 The Netwprk 500.00 Thomas, Harry 171.00 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Tire Den Inc. 166.94 Tom’s Wyoming Glass 37.50 Tomark Sports Inc. 772.95 Trans-Lux Sign Corporation 196.86 Transportation Supplies Inc. 1,419.65 Travel Management Agcy 171.50 Travelink 437.50 Uinta Engineering and Survey 2,218.65 Union Telephone 62.41 United Parcel Service 35.37 United States Welding Inc. 16.99 Upbeat, Inc. 304.45 V-1 Oil Co. 237.42 Vaughn’s Plumbing 147.52 Venta, Ardis 2.00 W.M. Smith and Assoc. Inc. 135.50 Wilkinson, Charles Jr. 170.00 Woods, Andy or Mistie 33.93 Wyant, tom 20.00 2002 Minutes
Wyo Assn of Municipalities 130.00 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Tax 376.63 Wyo State Board of Pharmacy 10.00 Wyoming Dept of Agriculture 50.00 Wyoming Trial Lawyers 75.00 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,717.80 Wyoming Work Warehouse 567.31 Young-at-Heart Sr Citizens Ctr. 2,500.00 Zanetti Prestige Collision 1,419.55 Zep Mfg Co. 219.28 Total $640,690.46
Report Checks for April
AFLAC Insurance Employee Premiums $ 2,042.50 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,164.40 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 10,586.70 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 525.00 AFSCME Local #1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyo Child Support Enf. Child Support Payments 3,182.09 RS Firefighter Assn #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 Clerk of District Court Employee Garnishments 102.94 Regional Adj. Bureau Inc. Employee Garnishments 57.40 Rocky Mtn Service Bureau Employee Garnishments 50.00 Sweetwater County Court Employee Garnishments 90.66 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reim. 500.84 Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Emply Deductions 801.00 US Bancorp Piper Jaffray New Pol Pen City/Emply 21,963.66 Old Police Pension Old Pol Pen City/Emply 3,106.52 New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc Employee Dues 222.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,120.68 United Way of Swtr. Co. Employee Deductions 220.54 Wyoming Retirement System Fire Benefit City/Emply 18,673.19 Wyoming Workers Comp Employee Benefits 17,521.14 Wyoming Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 47.38 Wyoming Workers Comp Volunteer Program 21.05 Wyoming Retirement System Employee Benefits 49,751.26 Swtr. Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 47,978.90 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 111,837.46 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 1,559.47 Total $295,107.46
April 4 Salaries $503,165.50
Old Police Pension Benefits for April
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Mrs. James H. Doak $ 258.78 Elsie Cottrell $ 261.19 Mrs. John T. Williams 273.00 Mungo Brown 512.91 Louis W. Muir 813.63 Margaret Cody 416.46 Jim Callas 680.87 Veronica Kearns 995.50 Robert Overy 1,849.41 Robert Greene 1,325.28 Linda A. Simpson 1,808.08 Thomas Tufford 1,857.93 Orman Tripp 1,697.13 Matthew J. Bider 3,717.94 Glenn W. Grymes 2,160.62 Total $18,628.73
Councilman Shea moved to approve the bills and claims for April 16 including the addendum, the April 5 salaries and the police pension retirement benefits for April. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Cheese moved to elect Councilmember Gilbert as voting delegate to the 2002 WAM convention. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously. An alternate was not elected since no other member of the governing body had plans to attend the convention for the duration.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Police Department to fill two vacant Communications Officer I positions and one patrol officer position. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to accept the April 2002 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Fire Department to apply for a FY 2002 Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant and a request from the Police Department to apply for a 2002 COPS Universal Hiring Program Federal Grant. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a request from the International Day Committee for the closure of South Main Street between C and E Streets on June 14 and 15, for a malt beverage permit on June 15 in the specified area on South Main, and for use of the train depot for an art display for the International Days celebration. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried. Councilmen Tate and Gilbert abstained.
Councilman Tate moved to approve the following requests for liquor catering and malt beverage permits: 1. from the OK Bar & Lounge for the Ken Gregory Memorial Tournament at the Pla Mor Lanes on April 20 and 27; 2. from Good Times, Inc. dba Gateway Liquors for a wedding reception on May 4 at the Eagles Club. 3. from Rocks Boxing for the Men’s Rocky Mountain Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament on May 31 and June 1 at the civic center; and 3. from the Society of Petroleum Engineers for the Fifth Annual SPE Crawfish and Shrimp Boil at the Sweetwater County Events Complex on April 27. Seconded by Councilman Horn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Councilman Horn moved to approve a request to purchase equipment at auction for the civic center and family recreation center. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-54, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LEWIS & LEWIS, INC. OF P.O. BOX 1928, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING 82901 IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE DOLLARS ($487,985.00), AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-54. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-55, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JACKMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF 445 WEST FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER, WYOMING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,200 (ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-55. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried. Councilman Horn requested a list of the streets to be overlaid and the concrete replacement schedule.
Resolution 2002-56, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JACKMAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $688,330, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-56. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-57, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING AND THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-57. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried. 2002 Minutes
Resolution 2002-58, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OREGON TRAILS SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING EXISTING PHASES 1-4 AND PROPOSED PHASES 5-10 AS A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY WKF CORPORATION, COVERING A 41.55 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 6 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-58. Seconded by Councilman Thompson.
Councilman Horn questioned whether the drainage ditch for the five houses on the west side of Bonners Way has been redesigned and put into Phase 6 and whether new development will affect that drainage. Mr. Rickabaugh explained that drainage will be addressed at the final plat stage. Jim Smith, representing the developer, WKF Corporation, advised that WKF built the drainage ditch on the west side of Bonners Way according to city mandates, and lots were sold to include drainage easements. Councilman Horn noted that the homeowner at the corner of Campbell Lane and Bonners Way built over the drainage ditch blocking drainage and leaving runoff nowhere to go. Mr. Smith reiterated that once the lots were sold, the property owner became the owner of the drainage system as well. He insisted the problem lies with the city and the homeowner. Mr. Rickabaugh noted that an ordinance is in place that forbids fencing across a drainage easement or changing grades of property and requiring an as-built survey showing drainage before an occupancy permit can be issued. He confirmed that future maintenance of a drainage ditch becomes the responsibility of the property owner, and the problems that have arisen in Oregon Trails came after lots were sold.
Councilman Horn also questioned why the plans call for 25-foot drainage easements to be replaced by 15-foot easements in the newer phases. Mr. Rickabaugh asserted that WKF is following very strict drainage rules. Randy Hansen, JFC engineer working for WKF, said 7.5-foot drainage easements behind the lots on the west side of Bonners Way were required by city engineers. Jim Smith explained that the city required back-to-back lots with drainage running to the north. The initial phases of the subdivision conformed to that requirement and the plat was approved by the city, but when individual property owners began building, they filled the drainage ditch with dirt and problems arose. Mayor Oblock asked Mr. Rickabaugh to prepare a written report concerning these issues. Councilman Horn asked for a copy of the ordinance regulating drainage and a written explanation of the previous things that went wrong and why a new PVC line was required in the back yards of those lots.
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Tate, Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
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Housing Resolution 2002-59, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE ROCK SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-59. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND UPDATING THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS BY REDESIGNATING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING LOCATED IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING FROM THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF HIGH INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HIR) TO INDUSTRIAL (I), was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 1-3 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “WARDS,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Ordinance 2002-04. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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City council met in special session on May 1, 2002 to take action on a Parks and Recreation Department request and on Resolution 2002-60. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
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NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Parks and Recreation Department to fill a vacant position. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-60, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A BALL PARK CONCESSION LICENSE WITH THE ROCK SPRINGS SPORTS ASSOCIATION, INC., AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-60. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
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City council met in a workshop session on May 1, 2002 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss health insurance options with city employees. Members of the governing body present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Mayor Oblock stated that council is willing to hear recommendations from the employees health insurance committee on proposals to balance health insurance premiums. He apprised that council has offered to raise the city’s monthly $125,000 contribution made last year by 4 percent to $130,000. However, that increase still leaves the fund out of balance and the governing body has asked the employee group to offer recommendations to reduce the deficit by changing the benefits, contributing to the premium, or a combination of both.
Mayor Oblock further noted that provisions for an employee health insurance committee are no longer set by ordinance. Therefore, he said appointments to an ad hoc committee are open, and he will submit names for a seven-member committee at the next council meeting. He asked that any employee interested in serving on the committee submit his/her name to his office by May 6. Priority will be given to past members who wish to be reappointed and have served dutifully.
George Pryich, representing the employees’ committee, reviewed results of an employee survey regarding options to bring the $201,606.61 deficit into balance at the 2002 Minutes
maximum liability level. He said of the 132 surveys returned (62%), the top four priorities were: 1. 89.2% favoring a federal Housing Department reimbursement credit toward city funding; 2. 83.8% favoring the elimination of five early retiree contracts from the city pool; 3. 52.3% favoring a 5% employee subsidy of the monthly premium; and 4. 39.5% favoring over-65 retiree premiums being raised from 50% to 75% of actual.
Mrs. Peterson advised that for the past seven years calculations for all city departments including the three enterprise funds, Housing, Water and Sewer, have been included in the 7.5% health insurance funding figures as set by formula in 1993. She said since the city’s health insurance is now self-funded, the “key revenue” formula is no longer applicable, but the city’s share of the funding is allocated for all departments taking into account federal reimbursements. Because a federal reimbursement in the amount of $69,000 was selected as the No. 1 priority on the employee survey, Mr. Pryich said the options generated by the survey will need to be reevaluated. He said one option that may be affected is the 25% premium reimbursement for retirees over 65, which may have to be eliminated.
Dialog between employees and council members followed including discussion relating to a recommendation made by the city’s Blue Cross Blue Shield advisor concerning premiums for over-65 retirees, the cost-of-living allowance, a lagging economy, adjusting benefits, the cost of premiums based on the pool’s catastrophic record last year and the possibility of a better history over an 18-month period improving the outlook for future premiums, comparative regional health benefits, exchanging a proposed wage increase for the health insurance plan, and the absence of any meetings between employee representatives and the mayor before making changes to maximum available funding or types of coverage as authorized by Ordinance 2001-01.
Committee members said they are looking for direction from the governing body as to what funding will be approved, but the mayor in turn said the committee must make recommendations to council for their action by May 31 before a plan can be firmed.
No action was taken. The workshop ended at 7:15 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on May 7, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Shea moved to approve the April 16 minutes, the May 1 special council minutes, and the May 1 health insurance workshop minutes.
BID OPENINGS
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Paul J. Wataha Ballfield Complex Lighting Project (Field #4)
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC Irvine, CA $45,300.00
Ice Arena Pro Shop Expansion
No bids received.
Chain Link Fence Removal and Vinyl Fence Installation at Municipal Cemetery
L & S Fencing Rock Springs $27,743.90
Apparatus Ventilation Systems
Airpro, Inc. Denver, CO $58,350.00 Vaughn’s Plumbing & Heating Rock Springs 56,600.00 Rocky Mtn Climate Control Rock Springs * *Qualifying bid bond not included; bid amount not disclosed Councilman Horn moved to reject the bid from Rocky Mountain Climate Control because it was accompanied with a personal check rather than the specified form of bid bonding. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously. Other bids received were accompanied with the specified form of bid bond. The bids were referred to respective departments for review and recommendation at a future council meeting. . 2002 Minutes
PRESENTATION
Toni Reichenbach, state director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, informed council that the mission of MADD is to stop drunk driving, to comfort and support victims and to educate youth. She said another part of her job is to honor law enforcement officers who do everything in their power to get drunk drivers off the streets. She said police officer Adam Davies is such an officer. Police Chief Kourbelas agreed that Ofc. Davies’ record is exceptional. He said in 2001 Ofc. Davies made over 150 arrests for drunk driving within the city limits of Rock Springs. His record for drunk driving arrests exceeds any officer’s in Sweetwater County including the sheriff’s office, the Green River Police Department and the Wyoming Highway Patrol office. And his 48 arrests so far in 2002 put him above his 2001 level. Chief Kourbelas said Ofc. Davies is so committed to his duty that he wears a T-shirt with the slogan, “You choose to drink and drive--we’ll provide the chaser.” Ms. Reichenbach presented Ofc. Davies with an award for his achievements and going beyond the call of duty. Mayor Oblock added that Ofc. Davies’ commitment has undoubtedly saved lives.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Oblock announced that he has appointed the following people to serve on the Employees Health Insurance Committee: Heather Marsh, Ken Reed, James Mitchell, Paul Kauchich, Jeff Tuttle, Lisa Tarufelli, John Schnauber (retiree), and Brad Sarff (department head). He said these eight will serve along with a representative from each of the city’s unions.
PETITIONS
Mayor Oblock noted that a petition was brought forward at the April 16 council meeting to consider a reduction to the city’s restaurant liquor license fees. An outline showed municipal fees throughout the state costing between $500 to $3000 with Rock Springs being the highest at $3000. Mayor Oblock stated a notice regarding discussion of the fees at tonight’s meeting was advertised several times in the local newspaper in order to gather input from the public.
There was no public input. Councilman Porenta moved to have a resolution drawn setting the restaurant license fee at $1500. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
There were no other petitioners.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea apprised council that work to repair damaged fiber optics cable between Rock Springs and Green River is in the process of being repaired. He noted that Sweetwater TV’s lines were not damaged. 2002 Minutes
He reported that the board’s partner for the next phase of the fiber operations has been selected. The successful company is Dynamic City, formerly Pinnacle. He said the first step to be taken will be a feasibility study and survey to determine whether a fiber optics system will be viable. He said the system will be very costly to both the cities of Rock Springs and Green River--the board foresees an expense of between $18 million and $25 million. He stated the joint powers board may choose to raise money by issuing revenue bonds without encumbering city money; however, the cities may have to guarantee a percentage. He said the committee is still considering the practicality of running fiber to homes.
Councilman Shea apprised that only municipalities have the option of installing this technology and Rock Springs has a head start over most cities. He said once installed, the private sector can use the lines, and the board will be careful not to allow any company to hold a monopoly. At this time the board is requesting funding from each city in the amount of $80,000 from their FY03 budgets. And he warned that more money may be requested later to get the project off the ground.
Mayor Oblock asked how the proposed system would affect companies like Sweetwater Television. Councilman Shea responded that he is not sure of the impact, but the board does not want to exclude them. Mayor Oblock asked how the original goals to connect the two cities are progressing. Councilman Shea responded that the governmental part of the project needs to be coupled with the entire system since both customers and suppliers will be needed to make the system feasible. He said at this point, an exclusive governmental system would be too expensive to build and operate and difficult to expand.
Beaver Dam
Councilman Horn alerted the Engineering Department to a beaver dam on Bitter Creek near the Elk Street bridge. Mayor Oblock asked the Engineering Department to look into the problem.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Knight moved to accept correspondence from Mike and LeAnn Carothers commending the Building Department for their excellent work. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A.D. Starr $ 734.73 A&G Plumbing 93.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 523.84 Ace Hardware 169.99 Action Fire 180.00 2002 Minutes
Action Transmission 945.00 Advanced Automotive 645.50 Albertsons Food Center 201.30 All West 44.95 Alpine Office Supply 8,513.62 Amazon Vinegar & Pickling Works 77.93 Ameri-Tech Equip Co. 76,561.00 American Pub. Works Assn. 193.00 Andy’s Body Shop 1,024.00 Arnold Law Offices 240.00 Awards Unlimited 1,787.55 Bakka, Inc. 629.92 Barto, Louis 500.00 Batty, Curtis Eugene 108.00 Big W Supplies 62.75 Birch Construction Inc. 24,755.63 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 80,666.36 Browerk Investments 402.00 Building Center 223.64 C.E.M. Maintenance 6,757.92 Carpenter Paper 33.92 Carrot Top Industries 445.50 CDW Government, Inc. 3,136.51 Center Street 66 Service 49.00 Centurion Technologies, Inc. 39.95 City of Rock Springs 246,349.22 Cloyd, Louie 4.00 Colorado Assn of Robbery 140.00 Communication Systems 784.99 Communication Technologies 1,650.00 Compumaster 99.00 Corporate Express 342.18 Country Club Apartments 364.00 CPS Distributors Inc. 3,322.42 Crum Electric 3,814.93 CWAM 280.00 Day-Timer 152.18 DeBernardi Construction 10,459.02 DeBernardi Construction Co. 105,724.15 Dell Marketing LP 2,660.00 Dewey, Denise R. 210.00 Dominos 240.00 E&H Industrial Supply 115.71 E.S Press 108.75 Electrical Connections 467.88 Emergency Management Assoc. 61.80 Emergency Medical Prod., Inc. 382.76 Energy Management 2,410.00 Engineering Co. 2,980.97 Equifax Credit Information 11.90 Estate of Dr. RR Menghini 26.42 Estate of Dr. RR Menghini 75.83 Evenflo Company, Inc. 886.40 Fedex 57.60 2002 Minutes
Ferrero Electric 574.00 Fletcher, Cherie 29.95 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. 91.99 Forsgren Associates 71,654.00 Gart Brothers 163.34 Gilbert, Kathy 168.20 Golf Course Supt Assoc of Amer 250.00 Gorge Sand and Gravel 870.38 Grainger, Inc. 495.32 Griffith, Matthew 100.00 Gunderman, Carrey 110.00 H.W.P., Inc. 142.64 Harris, Albert 500.00 Highmark Life Insurance Co. 679.20 Horizon 576.00 Hug Conference 325.00 Hunter Family Meidcal Clinic 5,664.00 ICBO/IFCI 30.00 Identi-Tape 80.37 Ikon Office Solutions 254.40 Imperial Apartments 881.00 Indo-American Engineering 145,979.30 Inkley’s 29.37 Internet Crimes 699.00 Intl Assoc for Property 260.00 Intl Conf Bldg Officials 50.00 Jack Vail Sport Sales 1,350.00 Jackman Construction, Inc. 110,297.25 JII Sales Promotion Assoc 3,069.62 Jim’s Upholstery 130.00 Jirdon Agri Chem Inc. 2,327.35 Just Fix It 2,260.00 K-Mart 12.17 Kauchich, Paul 7.00 Kebcor.Com 120.00 Kopy Korner 16.20 KRK Mobile Locksmith 62.00 Kustom Signals,Inc. 70.00 L & S Construction 6,000.00 Larson, Jeremy 4.00 Lathrop Feed & Equip 10.36 Lay, Walter Gene 18.00 Leasing Recovery 19,678.00 Leasing Recovery 25,218.60 LECC Conference 2002 35.00 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 134,927.10 Marshall Industries 323.12 Maska US Inc. 206.08 McFadden Wholesale 4,304.24 McLeod USA 741.52 Memorial Hosp of Swtr. Co. 3,998.90 Minute Man Muffler 90.00 Missouri Turf Paint 779.00 Missouri Valley Association 25.00 2002 Minutes
Montcap Financial Corp 541.61 Morgantown National Supply 10.70 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 45.00 National Business Furniture 1,133.50 National Communications 395.00 National Oilwell 34.79 New Studio 403.27 Nieto, Alicia 20.00 North Star Marketing Inc. 400.00 Nu-Life Glass & Home 203.66 Nu-Tech Specialties 3,168.71 Oriental Trading 631.40 Overhead Door Co. of Riv-Lander 653.58 Pacific Power & Light 38,723.53 PDR/Red Book 79.90 Petek, Russ 28.75 Peterson, Colleen 216.00 Pioneer Gasket Co. 24.00 Pirtz Construction 1,838.00 PMX Medical 284.90 Postmaster 1,998.33 Prestige Flag 708.93 Pro-Shade 1,092.63 Process Applications 1,036.63 Questar Gas 17,706.88 Qwest 5,581.57 Qwest Dex 16.30 R.S. Bennett Construction 57,776.40 Race Partnership 3,000.00 Radakovich, Clay 100.00 Recreation Supply Company 318.03 Recycling Center 3,750.00 Red Desert Roundup Rodeo, Inc. 500.00 Respond First Aid Systems 96.79 Rivera, Eli 24.00 Riverside Nursery 5.98 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 206.49 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 40.00 Rock Springs Humane Society 69.31 Rock Springs Municipal Utilities 17,194.97 Rock Springs Newspapers 5,850.13 Rock Springs Winlectric 73.86 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 9,127.39 Rocky Mtn Service Bureau 166.09 Rowman & Littlefield 300.75 Sears Commercial One 12.13 Seppie Telecommunications 136.00 Severn Trent 546.17 Shaw, Laurie 400.00 Sherwin Williams 618.08 Sherwood Drolet Corp. 1,289.64 Sierra Industries 622.74 Six States Distributors 225.55 Smiths Division-Kroger Co. 119.97 2002 Minutes
Smyth Printing 457.08 Staks 3,793.50 Star Transit 500.00 State of Wyo Office of State 103,397.49 Sterling Communications 1,334.51 Successories, Inc. 73.74 Sunrise Environmental Scientific 132.33 Swafford, Jeff 17.50 Sweetwater Co. Weed & Pest 345.00 Sweetwater Ford 234.21 Sweetwater Heights 18.00 Sweetwater Radiology 124.00 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 184.90 Taylor, Richard 50.00 Terminix of Wyoming 50.00 Thatcher Company 436.36 Tire Den Inc. 1,211.27 Tom’s Wyoming Glass 234.00 Tomark Sports Inc. 778.00 U.S. Tech 381.50 Union Telephone 31.46 Unisource Worldwide, Inc. 550.16 United Horticultural Supply 2,169.45 United Parcel Service 63.43 United States Postal Service 1,280.00 UW/Alcohol Education 255.00 Van Diest Supply Co. 4,746.99 Vaughn’s Plumbing 935.71 Veco Rocky Mountain, Inc. 8,055.00 Verizon Wireless 1,395.91 Vision West 50.00 Walmart Community Brc 2,137.66 Walters, William 108.00 Waterford Systems 680.39 Webb, Regina 150.00 West Group Payment Center 981.95 Western Wyo Beverage 84.00 Wheatland Fire Equip Co. 94.51 Winkinson, Charles Jr 210.00 Williams, Jessica 150.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 World Class Athletic Surfaces 336.31 Wyo Assn of Municipalities 25.00 Wyo Assoc of Sheriffs & Chiefs 400.00 Wyoming Fire Chiefs Assoc 80.00 Wyoming Law Enf Academy 300.00 Wyoming Machinery 254.11 Wyoming Overhead Doors 70.00 Wyoming Work Warehouse 125.00 Young American Football League 100.00 Zanetti Prestige Collision 544.50 2XL Corporation 543.20 Total $1,461,025.76 2002 Minutes
Report Checks for April 20
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 704.83 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 74,838.88 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 27,007.41 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,402.97 Total $104,954.09
April 19 Salaries $306,186.53
Councilman Knight moved to approve the bills and claims for May 7 and the April 19 salaries. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Health Insurance
Mayor Oblock stated that the Employee Health Insurance Committee workshop on May 1 culminated in a request from the committee for direction from the governing body on how carve-out retirees’ premiums as well as 90% of early retirees’ premiums per their 1985 contracts with the city are to be handled, and the amount the governing body is willing to appropriate for employee coverage excluding those two groups.
Councilman Tate moved to remove the premium for early retirees’ contracts from the insurance pool and to pay that premium from the general fund. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Councilman Tate moved that the city pay $150 per month for those carve-out retirees over the age of 65 who are currently on the city roster with the retirees paying the balance of the premium, or $220.07 per contract; any new carve-out employee will be obligated to pay 100% of their premium. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Councilman Tate moved to appropriate $130,000 toward health insurance premiums in addition to the aforementioned appropriations for early retirees and carve- out employees over the age of 65. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Preliminary Budget for FY Ending 6/30/03
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Councilman Tate moved to approve a request from the Police Department for an appropriation to allow for payroll increases to add permanent status of over-hire positions and a Telecommunications Board request for $52,500 as delineated in their Budget Report. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. Councilman Shea asked that the Telecommunications Board budget request be increased from $52,500 to $80,000 according to the Board’s recommendation. Councilman Tate accepted the amendment as did Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call to accept the amendment the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Councilman Knight moved to approve the preliminary budget including the two additions. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Other New Business
Councilman Knight moved to allow the Finance Department to dispose of surplus property as described on the list attached to the May 1 memo from Mrs. Peterson at a city garage sale. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Rock Springs Babe Ruth League for courtesy passes to the city’s recreation centers for participants of the Pacific-Northwest Regional Baseball Tournament from July 31 to August 6. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously..
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Parks and Recreation Department to become a major sponsor of the WyoRadio Hole-In-One Shoot-Out competition at the White Mountain Golf Course in exchange for promotional advertising. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a request from the Rock Springs Senior Hockey Association to place a plaque in memory of Harlen Mickelson at the ice arena. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmen Cheese moved to amend the agenda to add a request from the Rock Springs Mens Slowpitch Softball League. Seconded by Councilman Thomson. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve requests for liquor catering permits from Black Rock, Inc. for the Cowboy Poet Festival on May 11 at the events complex and from Steve’s Wyoming Club Bar for a wedding reception on May 18 at the civic center and a request for a malt beverage permit from the Rock Springs Mens Slowpitch Softball League for invitational tournaments at the softball complex on May 18, 19, June 15, 16 and July 20 and 21 with the stipulation that the sale of malt liquor cease at 10:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-61, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ENTRANCO, INC. OF 345 EAST MOUNTAIN AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80524 IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS ($33,230.00) FOR THE BLAIRTOWN ROAD PLANNING PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-61. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-62, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DRY CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 5 AS A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY ROBERT TARUFELLI COVERING A 2.198 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 22 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING was read by title.
Bob Tarufelli, developer of Dry Creek Subdivision, asked council to reconsider designating an easement between Lots 14 and 15 for use as a future sidewalk as requested by School District No.1. He said the easement would reduce the size of two prime lots, establish concern regarding its future care, and discourage people from buying the lots. He said he has previously given a walkway easement to the school district in the middle of the subdivision, and the school district does not seem particularly interested in securing this one. Mr. Rickabaugh cautioned that Planning and Zoning approved the walkway easement with the recommendation that it become part of the preliminary plat.
Councilman Horn argued that it is not a good idea to place a walkway between two lots. He said a similar situation exists on the south end of Overland School and has caused nothing but problems. He moved to amend the resolution to show no future sidewalk between Lots 14 and 15 and to allow the developer to continue with the development. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Mayor Oblock asked whether this motion would preclude a sidewalk from being built in this location in the future if it is designated strictly as an underground drainage easement now. Mr. Rickabaugh replied that if it is designated for drainage only now, the city cannot come back and designate it as a walkway later. City attorney Vince Crow agreed. Upon roll call to amend the resolution, the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Chese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-62. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
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Resolution 2002-63, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A GROUP CONTRACT WITH RAGING WATERS, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-63. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried
Resolution 2002-64, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM WYORADIO TO TRADE ADVERTISING FOR GREEN FEES AND RECREATION PASSES AT THE WHITE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE AND ROCK SPRINGS FAMILY RECREATION CENTER, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-64. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-65, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FIREWORKS DISPLAY CONTRACT WITH RASMARK DISPLAY FIREWORKS, INC., AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID DISPLAY CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-65. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-66, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STORM WATER DISCHARGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PACIFICORP, AN OREGON CORPORATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, INSTALLING, RECONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, USING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, REPLACING AND REMOVING A STORM WATER DRAINAGE DITCH, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-66. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-67, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MAXWELL ASPHALT, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($39,518.50) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-67. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon 2002 Minutes
roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Ordinance 2002-02. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2002-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND UPDATING THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS BY REDESIGNATING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING LOCATED IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING FROM THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF HIGH INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HIR) TO INDUSTRIAL (I), was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Ordinance 2002-03. Seconded by Councilmember Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Horn, Knight, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Tate and Gilbert. Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on May 21, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich, Colleen Peterson, and police commander Matt Keslar.
Councilman Porenta moved to approve the May 7 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Protective Bunker Gear for the Fire Department
L.N. Curtis & Sons Salt Lake City $39,508.00 Wheatland Fire Equipment Co. Wheatland, WY 44,209.00 2002 Minutes
The bids were accompanied with bid bonds. They were referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
COMMENDATION
Mayor Oblock presented a certificate of commendation to Cheryl Johnson upon being selected by her peers in the Police Department as non-sworn employee of the first quarter of calendar year 2002. The certificate states that Ms. Johnson exemplifies traits of a veteran employee although she has been employed as a communications officer for only ten months. Mayor Oblock thanked her for her service.
The certificate for the sworn officer of the quarter will be awarded at a future council meeting.
PETITIONS
There were no petitions to come before council.
PRESENTATIONS
SWEDA Quarterly Update
Pat Robbins, director of the Sweetwater County Economic Development Association, gave an update on recent projects.
Reference Guide. Ms. Robbins said SWEDA has been working with businesses to make them aware of the availability of aids such as grants and low-interest loans. An informational directory of available programs was formulated and sent to 1500 businesses in May.
Promotions. Ms. Robbins said ads were placed in two major Utah publications to run in May and June. A panel on the ad depicting wild horses was enlarged and used as a backdrop at a site collectors show attended by commercial entities from around the world. She said SWEDA’s booth attracted a lot of attention resulting in several retailers looking at the area. She said with the local economy becoming stronger, prospects are encouraging.
Grants. Ms. Robbins said the following grants have either been awarded or applied for: 1. A $500,000 grant to help subsidize airport service between Rock Springs and Salt Lake City was applied for by the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport; 2. A grant was awarded for a Blairtown traffic study; 3. A grant was awarded to study proposed telecommunication infrastructure; and 4. A grant application was submitted for funding to extend a road west of Rock Springs to help relocate Harley-Davidson to a site on the north side of I-80 within Sweetwater County.
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Business Prospects. 1. A company who builds specialty structures is considering constructing a spec building locally, and they in turn will work with SWEDA to attract tenants--gas and oil service industries are good prospects; 2. A company who works in conjunction with the trona industry and who has been working for 18 months to establish a business in Sweetwater County is very close to signing a letter of intent; 3. A restaurant chain has put a bid on a vacant building and is working out logistics for a move to the city; 4. An industrial business is considering locating to a site outside of Rock Springs
Development Plan. A committee continues to work on a 5-, 10- and 20-year development plan in conjunction with the Sweetwater County Master Plan.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for April, the Animal Control Report for April, the Health Insurance Fund Recap for April and the financial reports for April and to place them on file. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that the Joint Powers Telecommunications Board met with Dynamic City to map out a design of the fiber optics project. A letter of intent was signed designating the beginning of their contract. He urged council to consider earmarking any residual money from impact fees on the Exxon project to be used as municipal bond backing on the fiber project.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 115.00 AAA Sign Company 220.00 Ace Hardware 5,106.07 Advanced Tele Systems 593.00 Airgas Itnermountain 521.37 Alert-All Corporation 100.00 Alpine Office Supply 5,526.00 Alpine Property Management 1,064.00 Alter, Connie 77.96 American Payroll Assn 2,078.00 American Red Cross 45.00 American Red Cross 229.00 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Andrews, Nick 6.00 Animal Care Equip & Services 224.99 Applegate, Sara 18.00 Arrowhead Properties 207.00 Aspen Publishers, Inc 201.18 2002 Minutes
AT&T .23 Atack, Mary 18.00 Auto Parts Unlimited 1,757.99 Ayres & Baker Pole & Post Co. 400.00 B&B Lewis, Inc. 124.00 Bartsch, Joann 323.00 Baumen, Duke 15.00 Bell, W. Brad 4.71 Bennett, Jay & Anna 87.50 Bennett’s Paint and Glass 609.72 Bertagnolli, Mackenzie 18.00 Bicentennial Apt Village 19,965.00 Bingham, Annette 25.00 Bob’s Plumbing 96.00 Bob’s Towing Service 145.00 Borzea, John 297.00 Boyle Equipment Company 1,169.37 Brower Investments 819.00 Buchanan, Wendy 18.00 Burg, Tomma 15.00 Callas, Lorna 350.00 Callas, Mike 176.00 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Carpenter Paper 280.72 Carpet Gallery 602.15 Casper College 20.00 Century Equipment Co. 1,620.68 Chakor Publishing 350.00 Checker Auto Parts 371.52 Chemsearch 161.90 City Auto Sales 1,443.35 City of Green River 675.00 Clark, Kaathy 37.00 Communication Technologies 592.50 Compumaster 198.00 Copyex LLC 263.03 Corporate Card 1,722.97 Corporate Express 384.56 County Club Apts 585.00 Cournoyer, Ben 30.00 Court, Mike 15.00 Cover It Instant Garages 58.23 Cox, Mary Ellen 40.00 Crum Electric 755.01 Culligan Soft Water Service 74.50 Dave’s Appliance 113.00 Debernardi Construction Co. 46,894.32 Debernardi Const c/o Wells Fargo 5,450.42 Dell Marketing LP 8,569.00 Demac Investments 262.00 Denver Police Academy 450.00 Dickson, Rusty 14.00 Dons RV & Repair 108.50 Dreben, Leslie 13.00 2002 Minutes
Driftwood Properties 202.00 Dufford, Elaine 75.00 Dunbar, Robin 40.00 Dupape, Stephanie 18.00 Eagle Uniform 212.53 Easter, Paul 268.77 Eighty-Four Lum Ind Accts 177.95 El Rancho Mobile Home Park 300.00 Elder, Larry 417.00 Electrical Connections 2,742.00 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Erramouspe, Daniel 97.90 Evidence Collection 300.18 Express One 3,122.24 Ferrero Electric 835.60 Fossen, Tom & Michele 25.41 Fowler, Jodie 13.00 Franco, Patricia 18.00 G&K Services 2,917.69 Giberson, Harold 120.00 Graham, Don 80.00 Grayson Enterprises, Inc. 380.65 Greiner Motor & Marine 58.28 Gridley, Barry & Pamela 3.18 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 37.00 Hach Chemical 554.66 Hafey Properties 311.00 Hael, Mia 36.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Hart, Tyke 12.00 High Desert Art Galleries 52.95 High Security Lock & Alarm 4,623.13 Hilty, Laura 13.00 Homax Oil Sales, Inc. 55.08 Honnen Equipment Co. 2,671.00 Imperial Apartments 2,399.00 Indo-American Engineering 25,397.90 Indo American Engineering 71,403.21 Infinity Power & Controls 1,200.00 Intermountain Record Center 80.00 ISA 214.00 Islas, Rosa 25.00 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 1,979.00 Jirdon Agri Chem Inc. 14,955.00 Joint Powers Water Board 102,762.23 KD Kanopy 1,719.43 Kelleys Shoes 2,911.25 Kendrick, Christy 18.00 Kern, Pat 35.00 Kerns, Laurel 13.00 Kim-Ko 22.41 King Partners 262.00 Knapp Supply & Equipment 106.61 2002 Minutes
Knott, Bob 75.00 Kopy Korner 257.44 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 1,003.00 L & S Construction 5.31 Laerdal Medical Corporation 389.70 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 173.02 Lay, Walter Gene 167.00 Layos Inc. 1,451.65 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 73.50 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 256,318.42 Lewis Tree Service 300.00 Lincoln III, S.A. 79.40 Lincoln III, S.A. 108.72 Long Building Technologies, Inc. 234.45 Lutes, Wauneta 45.45 Macy’s Truck Repair 688.16 Maez, Marie 37.00 Mary E. Miller & Assoc. 48.50 Maska US Inc. 210.40 Max Fire Apparatus, Inc. 565.93 McCurtain Motors 72.68 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Meteor Marketing, Inc. 14,293.51 Miller, Sheila 13.00 Missouri Turf Paint 1,168.50 Mitchell, Alike 37.00 Mitchell, Jim 8.56 Morcon Specialty Inc. 531.24 Morgantown National Supply 37.00 Moses, Mike 15.00 Mountain Mapping & Supply 32.00 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 30.00 Nagy, Adele or Jack 1.14 National Fire Protection Assoc 1,000.70 National Oilwell 21.80 Ng, Betty 36.00 Nickel Ridge Portables 627.75 Nieto, Alicia 17.00 Norman, Tabitha 12.00 Nu-Life Glass & Home 181.02 Nu-Tech Specialties 312.77 One Putt Golf Shop 1,380.75 Otteson, Heather 18.00 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 41,797.18 Padilla, Joseph 18.00 Palos Sports, Inc. 348.51 Performance Overhead Door Inc. 790.30 Perry, Joanna 37.00 Pirtz Construction 16,801.20 Pivic Insurance Inc. 84.00 PMS Custom Screen Printing 350.00 Pro-Guard Industries, L.P. 119.80 2002 Minutes
Questar Gas 11,387.80 Qwest 349.05 R.T. Rentals 169.00 Radiator Technologies, Inc. 8.75 Reed, Ken 50.00 Respond First Aid Systems 400.54 Rickabaugh, Michael P. 32.20 Riverside Nurssery 284.96 Robinson, Clark 33.70 R.S. Chamber of Commerce 8,000.00 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 142.00 Rock Springs Humane Society 214.15 Rock Springs National Bank 23.77 Rock Springs Newspapers 139.00 Rock Springs True Value 1,342.20 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 7,902.00 Rockwell Automation 840.00 Rocky Mtn Service Bur. 147.89 Rogers, Shawn 15.00 Rost, Marlene 7.00 RSFRC 94.50 Rushmore Furniture 1,290.00 Rutherford, Kris 36.00 S & S Worldwide 483.91 Salguero, Jessica 18.00 Seyersdahl, Tina 25.00 Shoshone Distributing Inc. 48.50 Six States Distributors 275.78 Skips Tire 120.00 Skyline Property Group LLC 1,426.00 Skyline Village 279.00 Smith’s Food 119.97 Smyth Printing 778.31 Staks 89.00 Standard Plumbing 768.59 Starr, Amanda 13.00 Stegall, Nona 68.00 Sterling Communications 1,726.90 Stewart, Shaunna L. 40.40 Strategic Supply 413.53 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Superior Lumber Co. 5,506.99 Superior Signals, Inc. 658.90 Sutter, Edith 47.84 Sweetwater Co. Weed & Pest 1,014.16 Sweetwater Heights 124.00 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 61.86 Taylor, Sally 13.00 Thatcher Company 1,642.30 Thomas, Ashley 69.00 Thomas, Harry 171.00 Thomas, Toni 18.0 Tomark Sports Inc. 620.25 Troester, Joseph & Ginger 33.86 2002 Minutes
Turf Equipment and Irrigation 162.28 U.S. Tech 255.00 Union Telephone 127.99 United Parcel Service 56.60 United States Welding Inc. 16.70 V-1 Oil Co. 49.48 Vaughn’s Plumbing 914.29 Vazquez, Gabriel 20.00 Venta, Ardis 2.00 Verizon Wireless 228.30 Volleyball 32.95 Washam, Ellen 26.00 Wells, David 45.00 West Group Payment Center 781.95 Western Wyoming Beverage 84.00 Western Wyoming Comm Coll 447.00 Whisler Chevrolet Co. 27.76 White Mountain Greenhouse 630.00 Wyo Assn of Municipalities 805.00 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Tax 288.78 Wyo Division IAEI 280.00 Wyoming Dept of Transportation 15.02 Wyoming Sanitation 450.00 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,804.80 X L Cable 7.92 Zueck Transportation 803.67 Zurchers 23.90 Total $761,789.10
Report Checks forMay
AFLAC Insurance Employee Premiums $ 2,042.50 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,161.60 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 11,007.59 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 525.00 AFSCME Local #1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyo Child Support Enf Child Support Payments 3,340.47 RS Firefighter Assn #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 Clerk of Distict Court Employee Garnishments 114.66 Clerk of Circuit Court Employee Garnishments 104.44 Regional Adj Bureau Inc. Employee Garnishments 59.18 Rocky Mtn Service Bureau Employee Garnishments 50.00 Sweetwater County Court Employee Garnishments 125.54 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reim 912.55 Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Employee Deduc 801.00 US Bancorp Piper Jaffray New Police Pension City/Emply 20,951.88 Old Police Pension Old Police Pension City/Emply 3,200.12 New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc Employee Dues 216.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,120.68 United Way of Swtr Co. Employee Deductions 220.54 2002 Minutes
Wyo Retirement System Fire Benefit City/Emply 17,845.52 Wyo Workers Comp Employee Benefits 17,489.09 Wyo Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 110.50 Wyo Retirement System Employee Benefits 50,902.79 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 44,894.01 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 109,009.36 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 1,559.47 Department of Employment Unemployment Claims 7,592.84 Total $297,338.01
May 6 Salaries $484,992.27
Old Police Pension Benefits for May
Mrs. James H. Doak $ 258.78 Elsie Cottrell $ 261.19 Mrs. John T. Williams 273.00 Mungo Brown 512.91 Louis W. Muir 813.63 Margaret Cody 416.46 Jim Callas 680.87 Veronica Kearns 995.50 Robert Overy 1,849.41 Robert Greene 1,325.28 Linda A. Simpson 1,808.08 Thomas Tufford 1,857.93 Orman Tripp 1,697.13 Matthew J. Bider 3,717.94 Glenn W. Grymes 2,160.62 Total $18,628.73
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the bills and claims for May 21 (including the addendum), the May 6 salaries, and the police pension retirement benefits for May. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Fire Department to appropriate additional funds in the FY2003 budget for a vehicle exhaust ventilation system at all three fire stations. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Police Department to fill a vacant Communications Officer I position. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Horn moved to approve a request from the Parks and Recreation Department to donate old fitness equipment to Sweetwater County School District No. 1. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve the July 2002 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Pickin’ Palace to hold a parking lot concert at the Plaza Mall on June 1 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
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Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Sweetwater County Events Complex for a carnival permit for the Sweetwater County Fair on July 30, 31, August 1, 2 and 3. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried. Councilmen Porenta and Horn abstained.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from Red Desert Roundup Rodeo, Inc. to close the streets designated in their letter dated May 1, 2002 for the Red Desert Roundup parade on July 27. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-68, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-93, ESTABLISHING A LICENSE FEE FOR RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSES AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 109 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-68. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-69, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH L & S FENCING & CONSTRUCTION OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY THREE DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS (27,743.90), FOR THE CEMETERY FENCE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-69. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-70, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC, IRVINE, CA IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,300, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-70. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-71, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-71. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll 2002 Minutes
call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. Resolution 2002-72, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH LEWIS & LEWIS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,239.18, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-72. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-73, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF DRY CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 5, AS A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING SUBMITTED BY ROBERT TARUFELLI, COVERING A 2.198 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 22 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-73. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Councilman Knight said he received a call from a School District No. 1 representative, who said the school district is concerned that the walkway easement through Lots 14 and 15 of the subdivision has been removed from the plat. Mayor Oblock said he has talked to the district about an alternate plan that he will explain after this meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-74, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STORM WATER DISCHARGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONVEYANCE WITH PACIFICORP, AN OREGON CORPORATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, INSTALLING, RECONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, USING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, REPLACING AND REMOVING A STORM WATER DRAINAGE DITCH, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-74. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-75, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF OREGON TRAILS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 5, AS A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY WKF CORPORATION, COVERING A 3.34 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-75. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. 2002 Minutes
Resolution 2002-76, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SKYVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY DAN SCHEER, COVERING A 62.47 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT 1 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-76. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. Resolution 2002-77, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF SKYVIEW ESTATES FOURTH ADDITION, AS A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY SKYVIEW DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C., COVERING A 4.04 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 16, RESURVEY TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMNG, was read by title. Attorney Crow explained that the copy of the resolution placed before council this evening differs from the one placed in packets. He said the new version incorporates all conditions attached to the final plat of Skyview Estates Fourth Addition rather than presenting them in separate resolutions. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-77. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Stating that council was not given time to review the new version, Councilman Thompson moved to table the resolution. There was no second. Upon roll call to approve Resolution 2002-77, the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-78, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN WYOMING WOOL WAREHOUSE, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-78. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Mayor Oblock apprised that the agreement sets forth the length and height of each section of the cedar fence on Elk Street from the entrance to the industrial park north as follows: first 60 feet, no fence, followed by 75 feet @ 3 feet; 50 feet @ 4 feet; 25 feet @ 5 feet; the remainder at 6 feet. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Knight, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Gilbert, Horn, Tate, and Thompson. Motion carried. It was noted that plans are to extend the fence as far north as the phone booth.
Councilman Horn reported damage to fences on Dewar Drive and Blair Avenue. Mr. McJunkin said he will have the fences repaired and insurance reports filed.
Resolution 2002-79, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE BLAIR AVENUE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF 2002 Minutes
THE UPRR 3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-79. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-521 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “DEFINITIONS,” was placed on first reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-525 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ANIMAL-AT-LARGE,” was placed on first reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-539 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, WHICH PERTAINS TO ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT AND ADOPTION, was placed on first reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 806(b) OF THE PERSONEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS ENTITLED, “SICK LEAVE,” was placed on first reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 101(b) OF THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS ENTITLED, “PURPOSE AND SCOPE,” was placed on first reading and read by title.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8 p.m. council adjourned to executive session to discuss an issue raised by Councilman Knight. At 8:29 p.m. council reconvened. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on June 4, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn (arrived at 7:06 p.m.), David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present 2002 Minutes
included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, and Dave Silovich.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the May 21 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
OBSERVANCE:
A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of Warrant Ofc. Thomas W. Skiles, a Vietnam War POW-MIA.
PRESENTATIONS:
New Senior Citizen Center Proposal
Jeanine Cox, manager of the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, accompanied by John Evanoff, chairman of the board, presented a proposal for a new center on 7.5 acres of Bureau of Land Management land near Reagan Avenue and Sweetwater Drive. Ms. Cox said a new center has been under consideration for the past two years. She said the number of daily participants and staff have outgrown the present facility and parking is limited. She said the proposed facility will provide 200 parking spaces and will be large enough to accommodate the number of seniors presently visiting the facility on a daily basis--triple the number originally planned for--as well as for the projected senior population for the next 15 years.
Ms. Cox said of the ten prospective sites considered, the BLM location was considered to be the most appropriate by the selection committee. She said the present facility is owned by the city with maintenance expenses shared by both Sweetwater County and the city. She asked council to consider purchasing the BLM land and made the case that a governmental agency would be able to purchase the land at a lower cost. She said if the city is interested in owning the new facility, the process would begin with an application to BLM including a copy of the city’s charter, articles of incorporation and a resolution. She said the committee cannot move forward with plans until an application for the land is filed. Once a buyer is located, soil tests will be conducted. She said she continues to look for grants to help fund the project and would like to consider a CDBG grant if the city is willing to underwrite it. She thanked the city for their past support and hoped to hear from them soon on this proposal.
Mr. Evanoff praised building committee members who have been working with him. When asked the estimated cost of the project, he responded that the total figure including land, building, water, sewer, and parking lot is estimated at $12.8 million at the current market, but that figure goes up by 3% annually if the project is delayed. Councilman Shea moved to have a resolution drafted for council consideration to purchase the land. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. 2002 Minutes
Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce Update
Dave Hanks, CEO of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, informed council of the following activities: 1. Downtown buildings on Bank Court were painted by volunteers from various organizations spearheaded by Jack Smith; 2. Landscaping along Dewar Drive and entrances to the city are beginning to take shape with the help of city engineer George McJunkin; 3. International Day is planned for June 15. Councilmembers Tate and Gilbert devote much time to the effort; 4. Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Tour markers and interpretive messages will be placed along the route this summer; and 5. Inquiries regarding wild mustangs, sand dunes, national scenic by-ways and trails are coming in as the result of advertising in national magazines.
Mr. Hanks relayed several Sweetwater County tourism facts: tourism in the year 2000 generated $101.8 million, the county is ranked fifth in Wyoming for total tourism dollars earned, and 1,820 county jobs are directly related to tourism.
Police Department Sworn Employee of the Quarter
Mayor Oblock presented a certificate of appreciation to Ofc. Ken Lorimer for being chosen sworn employee of the first quarter of 2002 by his peers in the Police Department. His many accomplishments during his ten-year employment in the department give credence to this honor.
PETITIONS
Request by Ed Thomas to Amend Land Use Master Plan by Changing the Designation from Light Intensity Residential (LIR) and High Intensity Residential (HIR) to Commercial (C)) for a 170 Acre Parcel and to Industrial (I) for a 70 Acre Parcel Located along Stagecoach Drive
Bernie Weynand, 905 Wind River Drive, spoke in opposition to the amendment and remarked that the city spends a great deal of time working on economic development as well as protecting residential areas. He said in order to do justice to both, the city needs to follow the Master Plan. He opined that if too many commercial areas are allowed inside residential areas, the entire plan may be jeopardized. He said this requested Master Plan amendment is not compatible with nearby residential areas; traffic as well as congestion, noise, odors, and dust will increase and perhaps exposure to hazardous chemicals will become a factor. He said the change would be counterproductive to the community as a whole. He stated that existing commercial locations would be more conducive to this type of commercial venture; whereas, the proposed location, which has exposures to the Wind Rivers and Aspen Mountain, would make excellent home sites. Mr. Weynand said he circulated a petition in the “presidential” area of town objecting to the proposed Master Plan amendment. The petition was signed by approximately 50 people; only two refused to sign it.
Ed Thomas, representative of the property owners, City Capital Corporation and National Fund, both out of Salt Lake, asserted that tourism is a big factor in generating revenue dollars. He said this proposed Master Plan amendment would accommodate 2002 Minutes
commercial and light industrial business geared toward non-intrusive businesses. He stated that the population in Sweetwater County has declined 18% in the last 20 years and young people leave to find jobs. In addition, $200 million yearly leaves the county for the purchase of goods and services. He said the proposed location for a commercial endeavor is ideal for attracting tourists and drawing them into the community.
Councilman Porenta asked if the plan meets the four findings of fact required to alter the Master Plan. Mr. Rickabaugh replied that the Planning and Zoning Commission found in favor of the change to Commercial, but denied the request for the change to Industrial. City planner Laura Leigh explained that the commission felt condition No. 3c of the findings, adversely impacting existing uses because of increased traffic on existing systems, concerned them. Mr. Thomas countered that there can be no growth without traffic or people, but the traffic that would be generated would not significantly impact established residential areas. He said the owners are willing to extend streets or do whatever the city feels is best. He said the plan would stimulate the economy all year around since business from highway traffic is not tied to local boom and bust cycles. Discussion followed regarding traffic routes.
Bruce Macy, an adjacent property owner, spoke in favor of the Master Plan amendment. He said development is crucial to growth in Rock Springs and with such a shortage of industrial and commercial land in the city, the request for a zoning change in this area makes good business sense. He said the proposed commercial endeavor will help with employment problems and will help keep young people from leaving.
Ken Wilbert, 829 Madison, spoke in opposition to the request. He said it is difficult to argue against economic development, but he disagreed that there is a shortage of existing commercial land. He opined that traffic, noise and odors will become problems and the health and safety of residents will be adversely affected.
Margie Smith, Rock Springs Realty, spoke in favor of the request. She agreed with Mr. Macy that there is a shortage of adequate commercial land. Referring to Mr. Weynand’s petition, she felt people were misled into thinking the development would be more industrial in nature. She said the proposed enterprise lends itself well to attracting people from I-80 into town. Mr. Weynand disagreed that his petition was misleading. He said petitioners were given a chance to read a newspaper article concerning the proposal as well as the petition itself before signing. He noted that because of the checkerboard pattern of the city’s commercial/residential areas, business ventures are expensive, and instead of creating new commercial zones, existing business should be supported.
Mr. Thomas urged council to consider his request favorably and by so doing, the economy will be given a boost, employment will increase, and traffic could be controlled with signage. Councilman Shea moved to approve the amendment to the Master Plan for both the Commercial and Industrial designations. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in opposition: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion defeated. 2002 Minutes
Request to Amend Chapter 13 of City Ordinances to Create a R-1(M) Zoning District to Allow for Single Family Dwellings (including UBC Modular and HUD Manufactured Homes)
There were no comments from the pubic during this hearing. Ms. Leigh explained that Planning & Zoning denied this request because the majority felt the proposed language would not solve the problem of placing a UBC modular or HUD manufactured home in a R-1 zoning district. The amendment would simply change the language in the ordinance. Each request to place a manufactured house in an R-1(M) district would still require an amendment to the zoning map.
Mr. Rickabaugh explained that staff recommends approval of this proposed zone district. He said no specific property is targeted, but rather the designation would serve as an option to help place manufactured housing. He said there are three reasons for the proposal: 1. A report indicating there is not enough opportunity for manufactured housing to be placed in Rock Springs; 2. Discussion by residents that lot sizes in R-2 and R-3 districts are too small on which to place newer manufactured houses; and 3. A R1(M) district would not change the size of lots in a R1 district, but would simply allow for the placement of manufactured houses. He explained that a minimum of five acres would be required to designate a district as R1(M); an individual lot would not qualify.
Following discussion, Councilmember Gilbert moved to have an ordinance drafted to create an R1(M) zone. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Gilbert, Cheese, Shea, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Knight, Porenta, Thompson, and Tate. Motion carried.
Request to Amend Sec. 13-811.C of City Ordinances to Allow “Overnight Campgrounds” as a Conditionally Permitted Use in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District
No comments were made during this hearing. Action to be taken under Ordinance 2002-10.
Intent to Vacate Certain Property Situated in the Blair Avenue Street Right-of-Way
No comments were made during this hearing. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-81.
PETITIONS
There were no petitioners to come before council.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Ad Hoc Insurance Committee
Mayor Oblock apprised that the ad hoc Insurance Committee made a recommendation that employees contribute 5% to the health insurance fund. He noted that even with this contribution coupled with the $130,000 designated by council, the 2002 Minutes total dollar amount required to support the fund at 125% of actuary figures is short by approximately $13,000. Councilman Tate moved to accept the ad hoc insurance committee’s recommendation presented in their memo dated May 14. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Mayor Oblock asked that the motion specify that the city pay no more than $130,000. Councilman Tate refused the amendment as did the second. Mayor Oblock asked Councilman Tate for an explanation. Councilman Tate responded that the $13,000 difference is a computational figure and will probably not affect the balance of the fund. He said he would prefer to move forward with the insurance plan rather than haggle over that small amount. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that a quorum was not present at the last board meeting. He said Carl Christensen, the board’s project manager, has had favorable responses from several businesses along the first part of the fiber optic route. Some of these businesses may become customers when the fiber is laid to College Hill and to the business park in Green River. The board continues to investigate the feasibility of partial funding of the fiber project through the issuance of revenue bonds.
At 9:00 p.m. Councilman Shea was excused from the meeting.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. $ 1,933.59 AAA Sign Company 36.00 Action Transmission 251.00 Advanced Electronics Group 672.00 Advnaced Tele Systems 290.00 Airgas Intermountain 237.85 Albertsons Food Center 318.95 Allied Interstate 95.30 Ameri-Tech Equipment Co. 373.85 Aquatic Alliance International 1,170.00 ARMA 140.00 Arnold Law Offices 697.50 Aspen Publishers, Inc. 194.66 B&B Manufacturing, Inc. 2,293.78 Beardsley, Matt 50.00 Bike & Trike 71.88 Birch Construction Inc. 23,292.10 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 26,879.96 Campbells Plumbing 48.00 Carpenter Paper 95.13 Carpet Gallery 223.96 CDW Government, Inc. 884.27 City Fire & Safety Equipment 72.50 2002 Minutes
City of Rock Springs 178,288.53 Conner, Randy 85.00 Copyex LLC 63.75 Costantino Construction 170.82 Costantino Construction 729.54 CPS Distributors Inc. 1,369.95 CPS Distributing 1,764.94 Crum Electric 762.67 Cummins Intermountain 188.86 Curley Toth & Sons 200.00 DeBernardi Construction Co. 21,307.26 Decatur Electronics, Inc. 915.00 Delco Western 1,054.49 Dewey, Denise R. 200.00 Dufford, Dennis 75.00 Electrical Service & Prod. 308.62 Engineering Co. 489.03 Equifax Credit Information 5.00 Fastenal Company 42.72 Ferrero Electric 1,175.00 Frontier West Construction 9.49 Frontier West Construction 31.17 Galls Inc. 483.96 Glacken and Associates 245.00 Government Finance Officers Assoc 85.00 Green River Star 30.00 Guidance Software, Inc. 666.25 Hanson, David 90.31 High Desert Art Galleries 76.83 High Security Lock & Alarm 436.14 Highmark Life Insurance Company 672.54 Hornsby, Tom 39.49 Indo-American Engineering 3,529.97 J&A Handy-Crafts Inc. 279.40 Jackman Construction, Inc. 6,687.57 JII Sales Promotion Assoc 268.49 Jirdon Agri 5,004.94 Kaman Industrial Technologies 29.26 Kirby Markers 73.98 Kopy Korner 5,512.51 Laerdal Medical Corp 62.00 Laird Plastics 716.88 Lander Police Department 150.00 Lanier Healthcare Division 77.99 Long Building Technologies, Inc. 10,483.98 Lorimer, Ken 24.00 M & N International 370.80 Matthew Bender & Co. Inc. 742.50 Mature Market Resource Center 1,040.18 McLeod USA 731.63 Metron-Farnier, LLC 14,409.00 Mountain States Supply 161.27 Mountain States Supply 240.14 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 60.00 2002 Minutes
New Studio 225.63 Northwest Scientific 457.89 Nu-Tech Specialties 3,633.96 Old Dominion Brush 2,323.32 Oriental Trading 272.89 Orkin Pest Control 40.70 Pacific Power & Light 12,451.09 Peden’s Inc. 869.26 Piping Specialties Co. Inc. 208.08 Postmaster 50.00 Power Engineering Co. 345.57 Powerphone, Inc. 189.00 Prevedel, Paul 18.83 Progressive Business Publ 28.99 Pueblo Chemical & Supply 2,169.20 Questar Gas 3,198.01 Qwest 4,281.09 R.S. Bennett Construction 4,916.97 Race Partnership 3,000.00 Recreation Supply Company 1,190.70 Recycling Center 3,750.00 Red Desert Trauma Conference 80.00 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 30.00 Rock Springs Hunmane Society 136.49 Rock Springs Newspapers 8,543.14 Rock Springs Windustrial 104.91 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 4,600.68 Rockhurst College Cont Educ 342.00 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind Equip. 375.82 Rodex Industries 1,420.00 Ron’s Ace Rentals 1,160.32 Schaeffer’s Mfg Company 1,357.79 School District #1 2,116.72 Scott Machinery 799.99 Sikich, Steve W & M 25.14 Spyker Spreaders, LLC 55.92 Standard Plumbing 420.15 Standard Plumbing Supply 50.97 Stericycle Inc. 42.00 Sweetwater County Treasurer 760.96 Sweetwater Plumbing & Htg. 273.70 Terminix of Wyoming 50.00 Thorburn, Ed 50.00 Tip-Top Cleaners 175.00 United Parcel Service 45.65 United States Postal Svc. 950.00 Vaughn’s Plumbing 2,323.94 Verizon Wireless 1,855.12 Walmart Community Brc 2,961.92 WAM/WCCA Jt. Oversight Bd. 2,750.00 Webb, Regina 150.00 West Group Payment Center 654.50 Westridge PTO 380.00 Wild West Motorsports 542.45 2002 Minutes
Wilkinson, Charles Jr. 200.00 Williams, Jessica 150.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 Wyo Assn of Municipalities 200.00 Wyoming Law Enf Academy 1,536.00 Wyoming One Call 432.40 Wyoming Paper Supply 6,108.26 Wyoming Rents LLC 400.00 Wyoming Technology Transfer Ct 25.00 Total $411,449.25
Report Checks forMay
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 407.46 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 72,327.86 Swtr Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 27,046.15 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,540.47 Total $102,321.94
May 20 Salaries $294,388.95
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Department of Engineering and Operations to apply for a Wyoming Department of Transportation (TEAL) grant for the construction of a bike path along Foothill Boulevard. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Knight moved to approve a request from the Public Services Department to fill a vacant equipment mechanic position at the city shop. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Knight moved to approve a request from Black Rock, Inc. for a liquor catering permit for a mine rescue dinner at the events complex on June 6. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-80, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH DEBERNARDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,900.00 (SIXTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-80. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
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Resolution 2002-81, A RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND TRANSFER BY QUITCLAIM DEED A PORTION OF THE BLAIR AVENUE STREET RIGHT- OF-WAY OF THE UPRR 3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-81. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-82, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH VAUGHN’S PLUMBING AND HEATING CO., 415 N. CENTER STREET, ROCK SPRINGS, WY 82901 IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,600, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-82. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-83, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH WHEATLAND FIRE EQUIPMENT CO., LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,209, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF Rock Springs, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-83. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-84, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A 2002 SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD HEROES GRANT APPLICATION TO THE WAL- MART FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS TO BE USED IN SUPPORT OF THE ROCK SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT, was read by title. Coucnilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-84. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-85, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION, TO APPROVE AN ANNUAL CONTIBUTIONS CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. WY003NC0001, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-85. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-521 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “DEFINITIONS,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-525 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ANIMAL-AT-LARGE,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-539 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, WHICH PERTAINS TO ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT AND ADOPTION, was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 806(b) OF THE PERSONEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS ENTITLED, “SICK LEAVE,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 101(b) OF THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS ENTITLED, “PURPOSE AND SCOPE,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” was placed on first reading and read by title.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on June 18, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve minutes of the June 4 council meeting. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Minutes
COMMENDATIONS
Mayor Oblock presented plaques to Brad Sarff and Billy Shalata in appreciation of 20 years of service with the city.
PUBLIC HEARING
Statutory Hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2003
A letter from Robert Tiede, 326 H Street, dated June 14, 2002 commenting on the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2003 was placed on file. The letter stated that the city could save 20% during the next fiscal year if the following recommendations were followed: 1. Stricter management control; 2. Better manpower accountability; 3. Tighter budget by spending less for purchases; 4. More freedom for disciplinary action, including dismissal; and 5. More quality audit control. The letter went on to note that the city’s health insurance coverage is “an audacious expenditure of public money.”
There were no other comments. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-87.
Sale of Used Fitness Equipment to Sweetwater County School District No. 1
There were no comments. Councilmember Gilbert moved that the equipment be sold to the school district for $1. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Sale of Miscellaneous Property at a Garage Sale
There were no comments. The sale is to be conducted on June 22
PETITIONS
Health Insurance
Clark Stith, attorney retained by city employee Kyla Cordova following an accident in which her husband and two children were killed, informed council that the city ’s Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance paid Mrs. Cordova’s medical bills, but they in turn subrogated against her Auto Uninsured Motorist endorsement after failing to collect damages from the drunk driver who ran into the Cordova family auto. Mr. Stith said that he donated his services to help fight the reinsurance subrogation and wanted the city to be aware that its health insurance coverage carries the subrogation clause and urged council to consider waiving this endorsement with Blue Cross. Mrs. Cordova also urged council to consider the waiver. Mayor Oblock referred the issue to the health insurance committee.
Sunset Sewer Line
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Attorney George Lemich, who was scheduled to discuss owners’ concerns of the privately owned Sunset Sewer System, was unable to attend tonight’s meeting; therefore, attorney Clark Stith said Jim Evanoff, general manager of the Holiday Inn, would give an overview of those concerns.
Mr. Evanoff pleaded with council to assume the Sunset Sewer System. He said he speaks on behalf of the Holiday Inn, the Comfort Inn, Imperial Apartments, Imperial Laundry and the Anselmi-Arambel Company all of which are located along Sunset Drive. Through these businesses Patti Anselmi employs approximately 200 people and represents one of the largest local, private employers in Rock Springs. Collectively, the businesses pay $80,000 in sewer (processing) fees and approximately $90,000 in property taxes to the city of Rock Springs, but, he continued, they do not receive any sewer maintenance service in exchange. He said they are asking to receive the same service as any other neighborhood. In fact, he insisted that the city is obligated to provide this service.
Mr. Evanoff elaborated that the Anselmi-Arambel Company collects sewage for all the residents of Imperial Apartments and the businesses in the Sunset area including McDonalds, Corral West, Zebre Law offices, Sweet Treats, Rocky Mountain Noodle, Burger King, Smyth Printing, Greyhound and the Amoco service station. He said they provide this service at no cost to the residents and businesses, yet the owners’ costs to maintain the lines are approximately $20,000 a year. He said, contrary to the city ordinance, the private system subsidizes the city’s system.
Mr. Evanoff informed council that on July 17, 2001, the company asked in writing that the city accept dedication of their system. Although there have been meetings and discussions, no action has been taken on the request. He said the Anselmi family has never wanted to keep the system private. He said they have been negotiating with the city for years to get the city to take it over. He urged council to accept dedication of the system.
Mayor Oblock stated that the city is receptive to Mr. Evanoff’s remarks. Yet, in an effort to treat all residents of the city fairly and to comply with city ordinances, the city cannot accept dedication of the system until it meets code. He said the city only accepts systems that meet code, and this case is no exception. Considering the age and condition of the Sunset system, it would be unfair for the city to place the burden of bringing this private system to code and to expect the general population, including those on a fixed income, to share in that cost. Mr. Stith rebutted that the city is asking the owners to build the system twice. He argued that White Mountain Village, another private system, never paid sewer processing fees. Mayor Oblock responded that the “Village” owned their own processing plant. Their sewage was never sent to the city’s plant for processing as Sunset’s sewage is.
Mr. Stith said the city’s refusal to accept the Sunset system goes against a 1973 city ordinance, which states that sewerage systems constructed within the corporate limits of the city shall be dedicated to public use. Mayor Oblock replied that, to his knowledge, the owners resisted dedicating the Sunset system when it was in good repair, but now that 2002 Minutes it has deteriorated, the opposite is the case. He noted, however, that the city has always processed sewage for the Sunset system. He said documentation has neither been provided to the city showing that Paul Anselmi was ever interested in releasing private ownership nor where he approached the city asking to dedicate it to public use. He said the reason people keep private systems private is to make money off of them. Mr. Stith countered that sometimes they are kept because it is assumed the city will eventually take them.
Liisa Anselmi Stith argued that it is unfair that the city won’t take the system over. She said the city should at least look at the system before making judgment on its condition. Mayor Oblock reminded her that city staff has inspected the system and has gone as far as adjusting the slope of the city lines to accommodate their private line. Mrs. Stith contended that she pays twice for sewage service—once for maintenance and again for processing. She then asked for a vote of the governing body to accept dedication of the system. After a delay, Councilman Thompson moved to accept the system as is. Seconded by Councilman Knight.
Before voting, Councilman Horn stated that he and Paul Anselmi were good friends for over 30 years. During many of those years Councilman Horn served on the city council, but he said never once did Mr. Anselmi approach him about dedicating the system to the city. He apprised that when the city abolished the old treatment plant, new lines were put in and sewage to the new plant flows to the west, whereas, Sunset lines were never replaced and sewage still flows to the east. He said that perhaps there were hard feelings between city staff and Mr. Anselmi years ago as Mrs. Stith insinuates, but that would not have prevented Mr. Anselmi from talking to him if he wished to get something accomplished without going to staff.
Councilmember Gilbert confirmed the poor condition of the sewer lines based on the Environmental Protection Agency’s and Department of Environmental Quality’s concerns with over-flow problems. She said the city doesn’t need another liability. Councilman Porenta stated he would like more facts before voting and moved to table the issue until after an executive session. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:00 p.m. council adjourned to executive session to discuss the Sunset sewer line issue. Council reconvened at 9:14 p.m. Mayor Oblock announced that the issue would remain tabled.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilmember Gilbert moved to accept the Municipal Court Report for May, the Animal Control Report for May, the financial reports for May and the Health Insurance Fund Recap for May. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Minutes
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Tate moved to accept correspondence from the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce requesting their fourth quarter budgeted appropriation and from Western Wyoming Community College for their budgeted appropriation for fiscal year 2001-2002 for dinosaur tours and brochures. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. $ 7,662.16 AAA Sign Company 140.00 Ace Hardwared 5,596.29 Advanced Tele Systems 108.00 Allied Glass Service 146.32 Alpine Office Supply 1,521.04 Alpine Property Management 1,136.00 American Bar Association 221.25 American Red Cross 55.00 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Andrews, Tammy 37.00 Anson, Jim 50.00 Applegate, Sara 18.00 Arnold Law Offices 270.00 Arrowhead Properties 207.00 Artrain USA, Inc. 2,375.00 AT&T 4.93 Atack, Mary 18.00 Auto Parts Unlimited 592.88 Awards Unlimited 145.50 B&B Lewis, Inc. 124.00 Barton, Laurie 48.31 Bartsch, Joann 323.00 Beacon Ballfields 459.50 Bennett’s Paint and Glass 4,351.72 Bicentennial Apt Village 18,819.00 Bider, Matt 60.00 Big Nickel 165.90 Boschetto’s 238.50 Brackin, Matthew F. 7,586.37 Brower Investments 1,038.41 Buchanan, Wendy 18.00 Building Center 749.18 Callas, Lorna 350.00 Calas, Mike 176.00 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Carpenter Paper 94.80 Carrot Top Industries 1,469.40 Century Equipment Co. 899.33 2002 Minutes
Champion America 168.00 City Auto Sales 835.11 Communication Technologies 949.35 Copyex LLC 192.01 Corporate Card 3,336.45 Corporate Express 1,863.67 Corporate Express Imaging 531.21 Country Club Apts. 585.00 CPS Distributors Inc. 2,219.62 Culligan Soft Water Service 91.25 Curley Toth & Sons 380.02 DeBernardi Construction 21,513.14 DeBernardi Construction Co. 195,777.71 Demac Investments 262.00 Dept. 30 2200065791 220.92 Dreben, Leslie 13.00 Driftwood Properties 202.00 Dupape, Stephanie 18.00 Easton Sports Inc. 23.88 Ed Jones Co. 86.00 El Rancho Mobile Home Pk 300.00 Elisson, Kelly 18.00 Exemplar International, Inc. 140.00 Express One 3,254.80 Fedex 28.42 Fowler, Jodie 13.00 Franco, Patricia 18.00 G&K Services 2,622.20 Gart Brothers 74.95 Guadlip, Jennifer 2.05 Giberson, Harold 120.00 Great Divide Chemical 3,220.80 Greiner Motor & Marine 27,112.00 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 37.00 Hafey Properties 311.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Hilty, Laura 13.00 Imperial Apartments 1,931.00 Indo-American Engineering 1,303.74 Intl Conf Bldg Officials 1,294.18 Islas, Rosa 25.00 Jim’s Upholstery 30.00 Joint Powers Water Board 182,411.51 Kelleys Shoes 106.25 Kellogg, Phil 55.05 Kendrick, Christy 18.00 King Construction 328,546.80 King Partners 262.00 Kopy Korner 263.96 L & S Construction 1,483.40 L.N. Curtis & Sons 177.58 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 580.24 Lay, Walter Gene 167.00 2002 Minutes
Layos Inc. 1,810.19 Lee & Assoc. Rescue Equipment 208.03 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 120,165.39 Lowell, Michael 7.61 Maez, Marie 37.00 Maric Sales 1,168.70 McLeod, Julianne 79.79 mcCurtain Motors 5.48 McFadden Wholesale 5,585.87 Miller, Eric & Leslie 22.48 Miller, Sheila 13.00 Missouri Turf Paint 779.00 Mitchell, Alike 37.00 Morcon Specialty Inc. 231.51 Morgantown National Supply 306.33 Mountain States Supply 1,107.85 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 30.00 NASRO 325.00 Newman Signs 312.50 Nickel Ridge Portables 916.75 Nickerson Company Inc. 2,514.66 Nieto, Alicia 17.00 Niaaw, Paul & Patsy 20.47 Norman, Tabitha 12.00 Normont Equipment 1,885.00 Northern Tool & Equipment 109.74 Notary Law Institute 26.00 Nu-Tech Specialties 1,749.49 One Putt Golf Shop 2,517.90 Osborne, Ken 10.00 Otteson, Heather 18.00 Overhead Door Co. of Riv-Lander 326.56 Owlfies Flowers and Gifts 29.50 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 54,620.41 Pacific Steel—Recycling 656.74 Pacificorp 75,000.00 Padilla, Joseph 18.00 Pallesen Construction Inc. 212,712.55 Perry, Joanna 37.00 0PMS Custom Screen Painting 1,080.00 PMX Medical 155.84 Postmaster 1,992.53 Postmaster 370.00 Potential Press 14.37 Pueblo Chemical & Supply 100.00 Questar Gas 8,558.98 Qwest 1,814.35 R & B Street Sweeping 10,557.00 R.T. Rentals 169.00 Renner, Kimberly 125.00 Respond First Aid Systems 1,290.16 Riverside Nursery 58.47 2002 Minutes
Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce 11,562.50 Rock Springs Municipal Utilities 26,428.28 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 2,163.44 Rockwell Automation 2,131.32 Rocky Mtn Serv Bur 21.00 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind Equip 49,650.00 Rocky Mtn Valve, LLC 1,816.23 Ron’s Ace Rental 2,635.80 Rost, Marlene 7.00 RS Avengers U16 Boys 4,300.00 Safety Kleen 243.35 Salguero, Jessica 18.00 Seminars & Company 69.00 Seyersdahl, Tina 25.00 Sherwin Williams 2,360.30 Short, Gregg 698.27 Sirchie Laboratories 68.28 Skyline Property Group LLC 1,000.00 Skyline Village 332.00 Smith Detroit Diesel 68.09 Smiths Division-Kroger Co. 89.27 Smyth Printing 500.31 Southwest Machine & Welding 210.00 Staks 32.50 Standard Batteries of SLC 151.80 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Sunrise Environmental Scientific 134.32 Supercircuits 483.85 Superior Lumber co. 694.05 Swafford, Jeff 16.98 SWEDA 200.00 Sweetwater County Treas 79.15 Sweetwater Heights 124.00 Sweetwater Plumbing and Htg. 461.01 Sweetwater Tents 164.80 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 326.76 Tarufelli Construction 12.19 Taylor, Sally 13.00 TCI Painting 980.24 Terramed International, Inc. 3.00 The Taylor Group 790.00 Thomas, Harry 171.00 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Tire Den Inc. 297.34 Travel and Recreation 125.00 Travel Management Agcy 308.00 Tuttle, Jeff 60.00 Twirl Jet Spas 133.94 U.S. Tech 931.25 Union Telephone 92.62 United Parcel Service 59.27 United States Welding Inc. 16.99 Upper Limits Fitness Warehouse 38.00 Utility Technical Service 5,428.70 2002 Minutes
Vaughn’s Plumbing 18,632.86 Verizon Wireless 77.83 Victim’s Services Division 6,210.00 Washam, Ellen 13.00 Water Warehouse Commercial 174.78 Westridge PTO 200.00 Wheatland Fire Equip. Co. 46.67 Whisler Chevrolet Co. 4.32 White Mountain Green house 3,930.19 Williams Equipment & Controls 1,076.04 Wilson, Jane 18.17 Wisco 366.68 Wyo Dept of Environ Quality 600.00 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Tax 400.08 Wyo Dept Transportation 93.73 Wyoming Financial Insurance, Inc. 206.50 Wyoming Rents LLC 359.00 Wyoming Sanitation 91.96 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,880.80 Wyoming Work Warehouse 85.00 911 Magazine 45.95 Total $1,507,601.02
Report Checks for June
AFLAC Insurance Employee Premiums $ 2,042.50 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,134.80 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 10,932.59 Great-West Life Employee Deferred 525.00 AFSCME Local #1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyo Child Support Enf Child Support Payments 3,206.89 RS Firefighter Assn #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 Clerk of Dist. Court Employee Garnishments 102.94 Regional Adj Bureau Inc. Employee Garnishments 74.06 Rocky Mtn Serv. Bureau Employee Garnishments 50.00 Sweetwater Co. Court Employee Garnishments 406.96 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reim 912.55 Wyo Retirement System Group Life Employee 789.00 US Bancorp Piper Jaffray New Pol Pen City/Emply 21,338.00 Old Police Pension Old Pol Pen City/Emply 3,032.06 New York Life Ins. Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Pol. Protective Assoc Employee Dues 216.,00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,086.72 United Way of Swtr Co. Employee Deductions 220.54 Wyo Retirement Fire Benefit City/Emply 18,172.59 Wyo Workers Comp Employee Benefits 17,989.77 Wyo Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 110.50 Wyo Retirement System Employee Benefits 49,949.39 Swtr. Fed. Credit Union Employee Deductions 46,962.57 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 117,225.02 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 1,559.47 2002 Minutes
Total $300,020.60
June 6 Salaries $524,584.40
Old Police Pension Benefits for June
Mrs. James H. Doak $ 258.78 Elsie Cottrell $ 261.19 Mrs. John T. Williams 273.00 Mungo Brown 512.91 Louis W. Muir 813.63 Margaret Cody 416.46 Jim Callas 680.87 Veronica Kearns 995.50 Robert Overy 1,849.41 Robert Greene 1,325.28 Linda A. Simpson 1,808.08 Thomas Tufford 1,857.93 Orman Tripp 1,697.13 Matthew J. Bider 3,717.94 Glenn W. Grymes 2,160.62 Total $18,628.73
New Police Pension Payments for June 30
Mathew Brackin Partial Refund of Pension $7,586.37
Councilman Thompson moved to approve the bills and claims for June 18, the June 5 salaries, and the police pension retirement benefits for June. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from Municipal Court to fill a vacant court clerk position. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
Joni Smith, representing the Fraternal Order of Eagles, asked permission to hold a benefit parking lot party on June 29 from noon until 7:00 p.m on the lot adjacent to their building. Action on the request was delayed until the special council meeting on June 24 to allow time for staff to review city ordinances on rules regulating parking lot parties.
Councilman Porenta moved to schedule a workshop as soon as possible to discuss countywide ambulance service. He said the city owes it to the citizens to consider all the facts in the county’s call for proposals for emergency services. He asked that representatives from Vase Ambulance Service, Firefighters Local 1499 and county commissioners be invited to attend the workshop. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-86, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COLLEEN A. PETERSON, THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO CERTIFY TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, THROUGH THE COUNTY CLERK, THE LEVIES TO BE MADE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 Minutes
ENDING JUNE 30, 2003, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-86. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-87, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET SUBMITTED FOR THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2003, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-87. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Councilman Horn then moved to amend the budget by appropriating $100,000 for sidewalk replacement on private property with the amount to be allocated equally among the four wards. Mrs. Peterson advised that only $69,238.84 is available to appropriate; however, after the fiscal year 2002 books are closed, more monies might be available. Councilman Horn suggested taking funds from the GIS line item, which could then be replenished by budget amendment if funds become available. Following discussion, Mrs. Peterson suggested $75,000 be transferred from the proposed allocation for land purchase and $25,000 from the Clark Addition into the sidewalk program. Councilman Horn said he is agreeable to shifting the appropriation from whatever line item is fitting. Councilman Knight moved to accept the recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta; opposed: Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried. Councilman Knight moved to accept Resolution 2002-87. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-88, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ROCK SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS TO INTERESTED PARTIES, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-88. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-89, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE SWEETWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE SERVICES OF INITIATING, COORDINATING, AND PROMOTING EFFORTS TO RECRUIT, RETAIN AND INCREASE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY IN SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF 2002 Minutes
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID SERVICE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-89. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-90, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM HEYBORNE, RADAKOVICH & COMPANY, P.C., CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, TO AUDIT THE FINANCIAL RECORDS OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE AND CONFIRM SAID PROPOSAL ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-90. Seconded by Councilman Horn. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-91, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING BOARD, TO APPROVE REVISED ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICIES FOR THE ROCK SPRPINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-91. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY, TO ACCEPT A CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING $228,515.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE THE CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM AMENDMENT, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-92. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-93, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,212.51 WITH SUPERIOR LUMBER COMPANY, 413 CEDAR STREET, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-93. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, 2002 Minutes
Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-94, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,700 WITH J & C SPRINKLERS, P.O. BOX 923, TORRINGTON, WYOMING 82240 HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-94. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-95, A RESOLUTON AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION, TO DISCHARGE UNCOLLECTIBLE DEBTS FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S PROJECT NO. WY006P003, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-95. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-521 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “DEFINITIONS,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Ordinance 2002-05. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2002-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-525 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ANIMAL-AT-LARGE,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Ordinance 2002-06. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2002-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-539 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, WHICH PERTAINS TO ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT AND ADOPTION, was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Ordinance 2002-07. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
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Ordinance 2002-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 806(b) OF THE PERSONEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS ENTITLED, “SICK LEAVE,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Ordinance 2002-08. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2002-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 101(b) OF THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS ENTITLED, “PURPOSE AND SCOPE,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Ordinance 2002-09. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2002-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-11, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1M),” was placed on first reading and read by title.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Oblock announced that Mr. Crow and Mr. Stith will continue to discuss the Sunset Drive sewer system issue and will draft a resolution to be presented to the governing body in July. He said sewer committee members and staff as well as Mr. Stith’s representatives are urged to attend the discussions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
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City council met in special session on June 24, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: David Tate. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, and Colleen Peterson. The meeting was called to take action on items prior to the fiscal year end.
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BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A N J Enterprise $ 2,924.00 A&G Plumbing 1,905.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 1,014.92 American Red Cross 60.00 Benefitscorp, Inc./Great West 2,966.89 Blatter Construction Co. 332.19 Bowker Construction 1,682.51 Costantino, Becky 215.33 CPS Distributors Inc. 685.00 Crisis Management System, Inc. 81.40 Cummins Intermountain 42.00 Deneba Software 407.95 Dons RV & Repair 145.38 Eagle Uniform 267.69 Environmental Resource 272.25 Erramouspe, Daniel E. 207.90 Evenflo Company, Inc. 935.77 Ferrero Electric 8,981.55 Gilbert, Kathy 550.39 Goldman, Rodney 240.00 harwood, Chris 50.00 High Security Lock & Alarm 1,470.00 Homax Oil Sales, Inc. 241.45 Igloo Vikski 2,777.67 Imperial Apartments 406.89 Jackman Construction, Inc. 33,100.50 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 1,045.00 K0Mart 122.94 Knudsen Asphalt Maintenance 875.00 L & S Construction 7,519.50 Lewis Tree Service 120.00 Lincoln Equipment, Inc. 4,507.42 Macy’s Truck Repair 137.64 Mcnalley, Laurie 14.16 Memorial Hosp. of Swtr. Co. 119.12 Model Boot & Shoe 125.00 Mountain States Supply 1,520.14 Nu-Tech Sepcialties 508.92 Orester, Lynn 24.38 Peden’s Inc. 1,257.00 Pitney Bowes 885.00 Ritz Camera Centers Inc. 106.00 Rock Springs True Value 962.34 Rocky Mtn Serv Bur 168.71 Sage Apartments 171.00 Sears Commercial One 48.95 Six States Distributors 110.55 Spa World 14,655.00 Surfaces Inc. 30,789.00 2002 Minutes
Sweetwater Ford 647.35 Sweetwater Plumb & Heat. 79.29 Tate, David M. 215.33 Terminix of Wyoming 100.00 U.S. Tech 152.85 Union Pacific Railroad 250.00 United States Postal Service 900,.00 Vaughn’s Plumbing 2,784.91 Western Wyoming Comm. Coll. 2,280.00 Wheatland Fire Equip. Co. 1,426.16 Wyoming State Forestry Division 14.39 Yellow Freight 310.19 Total $136,917.87
Councilman Shea moved to approve the bills and claims for June 24. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Horn moved to approve a request from the Housing Department to call for proposals for architectural services for capital improvement projects at Thompson Heights and Century Square. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Fraternal Order of Eagles for a fund-raiser parking lot party including the sale of alcoholic beverages and band music at the parking lot adjacent to the Eagles hall on June 29 from noon until 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously. City attorney Vince Crow advised that alcohol can only be consumed in the designated parking lot and the same regulations that apply to the organization’s limited retail liquor license would apply to this permit.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-96, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN AND INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS AND NON- BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON AS CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO IMPLEMENT SAID PAY PLAN AND INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-96. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-97, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA (UMWA), AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, 2002 Minutes
WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-97. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-98, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING POLICE PENSION BOARD AND THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF COVERED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND POLICE PENSION FUNDS INTO THE WYOMING LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND PROVIDING FOR ENTRY INTO THE SYSTEM OF COVERED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-98. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-99, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS WITH SWEETWATER TRANSIT AUTHORITY RESOURCES (STAR), AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-99. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
Mayor Oblock apprised council that a request has been made to table Resolution 2002-100 to allow all members of Firefighters Local 1499 to vote on the proposed amendment to their labor contract. Councilmember Gilbert moved to table Resolution 2002-100. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried. Mayor Oblock noted that another special council meeting is scheduled for June 27 to take action on this resolution.
Resolution 2002-101, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES LOCAL (T.E.A.L.) PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-101. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. 2002 Minutes
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Tate. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-11, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-1(M),” was placed on second reading and read by title. Councilmember Gilbert said it is her understanding that the new zoning designation is being created solely to allow manufactured and modular houses in R-1 zones. Councilman Porenta agreed and added that in order to be designated R-1(M) a parcel of land must contain a minimum of five acres. He said, in his opinion, the proposed zone will not resolve any problems. Councilman Thompson agreed. Councilman Shea disagreed saying that if a contractor wanted to put manufactured homes in an R-1(M) district, the option would be available provided the site contains at least five acres and it meets council approval.
Sue Rainey, a Rock Springs homeowner, said the same issue was discussed a couple of years ago. She emphasized that many petitioners spoke in opposition to allowing manufactured homes in R-1 zones. She contended the only ones in favor of the change were those who stood to gain monetarily. She urged council to stand by the long- researched zone district regulations established by the Planning and Zoning Commission and previously accepted by the governing body. She said the Commission has since voted against the proposal to place modular and manufactured homes in R-1 zones, and she urged council to heed their recommendation and to abide by the existing plan.
Mayor Oblock explained that the R-1(M) zone would give a homeowner the option to choose the type of home he wishes to place on a lot within an R-1 zone. He said the new zoning would not apply to individual lots within a subdivision, but rather to five-acre parcels that could be divided into lot sizes that meet R-1 specifications. Ms. Rainey insisted that the people who signed earlier petitions are still against the zone change. She urged council to follow the recommendation of P&Z.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
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City council met in special session on June 27, 2002 to take action on Resolutions 2002-100 and 2002-102. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Harry Horn, David Tate, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Allen Knight and Bill Thompson. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, and Colleen Peterson.
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RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Oblock stated that Resolution 2002-100 will continue on table since the firefighters’ policy is to allow all union members to vote on contract matters; and since seven of their members are out of town they have been unable to contact them regarding their vote on the contract amendment.
Resolution 2002-102, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-102. Seconded by Councilman Horn when he asked why the additive alternate bid schedule No. 3 for the College Hill pump station and pipeline project was not included in the initial bid. Mr. McJunkin explained that it is an alternative that was included in the bid, but is separate from the work being done by the city. He said expenses for the additive work will be paid by the college. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Tate, Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmen Knight and Thompson. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on July 2, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Shea moved to approve minutes of the regular council meeting on June 18 and special meetings on June 24 and June 27. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS
Council president Porenta presented the mayoral appointment of Bill Yedinak to the Airport Board. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the appointment. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, and Porenta. The appointment was confirmed.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Request from United Pentecostal Church to Amend the Land Use Plan Map from Light Intensity Residential (LIR) to Commercial (C) a 13.5 Acre Parcel Located on Foothill Boulevard
Barbara Wagner, 316 Polk, expressed concern about changing the zone to commercial. She opined that it would aesthetically detract from the area since established houses would then face the back of commercial businesses. She also asked if the city has rules in place that govern the length of time a particular project can be under construction. She said for the past four years dust from this project has been an annoyance. Mr. Rickabaugh explained that a permit is good as long as work continues; a permit must be renewed when there is a lapse of six months. Nevertheless, dust at construction sites must be controlled, and Mayor Oblock asked Mr. Rickabaugh to check to see if rules are being followed.
Ms. Wagner said she is also concerned that a large section of sidewalk that has been removed will serve as the access to the church’s parking lot. She said the cut exits onto Foothill and is in a dangerous location. Mr. Rickabaugh responded that the Wyoming Highway Department is responsible for engineering curb cuts. Mayor Oblock added that the contractors are required to repair damage to sidewalks. Ms. Wagner suggested the city set standards so the appearance of new structures is aesthetically pleasing and conforms to other neighborhood structures.
Councilman Shea said it bothers him that a representative from the church did not attend this meeting to answer questions. He said he is concerned why a church needs commercial zoning. Mr. Rickabaugh stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the request since it did not meet two Findings of Fact. He explained that the building was approved as a conditional use, and church officials are requesting the commercial zoning in order that the land surrounding the church can later be developed and sold for commercial endeavors. Mr. Rickabaugh apprised that the current LIR (Low- Intensity Residential) Master Plan designation incorporates the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning districts. The applicant’s request for re-designation of the Master Plan to a C (Commercial) designation for a 13.5 acre parcel would allow for a more intense B- 2 (Community Business) zoning district.
Councilman Shea moved to approve the request to amend the Land Use Map. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in opposition: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion defeated.
Request by Bruce Macy to Rezone a 23.7 Acre Parcel Located Adjacent to Stagecoach Boulevard from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
Bruce Macy, applicant for the request, explained that he is seeking to rezone a 23.7-acre parcel on Stagecoach Boulevard in order to sell it for I-1 (Light Industrial) purposes. He said the current R-1 (Low-Density Residential) zone is incompatible with 2002 Minutes
the area and would require a separate access road in order to be developed as a residential neighborhood. He said besides the cost to construct a road, the cost to develop the land for housing would be substantial. Mr. Macy said the more restrictive R-1 zoning designation was placed on the Master Plan in 1983-84 so that future uses could be considered at the time of development and amendments made accordingly. He further explained that the property lies between Stagecoach Drive and the interstate, which lends itself to industrial use. He advised that the Planning and Zoning commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the zone change.
Action to be taken under Ordinance 2002-12.
Request by the City of Rock Springs to Amend Chapter 13 of City Ordinance to Create Minimum District Size Requirements for All Zoning Districts
There were no public comments. Action to be taken under Ordinance 2002-13. Mr. Richabaugh explained that the intent of this proposed amendment is to prevent spot zoning. He said it strengthens existing zoning districts. Laura Leigh, city planner, noted that Planning and Zoning commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the amendment.
PETITIONS
Barbara Wagner, 316 Polk, asked if anything can be done with the traffic congestion at the intersections of Stagecoach and Elk Street and Gateway and Foothill. Mayor Oblock replied that the highway department is studying both intersections for possible remedies.
There were no other petitioners.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Sweetwater County planner, Mark Kot, addressed council regarding the draft Sweetwater County Comprehensive Plan. In his overview of the plan, Mr. Kot said it has been in the developing stages for eighteen months. He said the plan outlines goals and objectives for Sweetwater County including a framework for county and community cooperation, county government and citizen relations, and land use and development planning processes. It also lays out priority objectives and recommended implementation strategies.
He said the goals were arrived at through community interviews and public hearings. He said several implementation strategies affect the city and include methods for encouraging cooperation among all communities. To accomplish the goals, a council of governments would be formed, policies and procedures would be coordinated and communication among the county and communities would develop. Once enacted, planning and delivery of public utilities and infrastructure services will be encouraged, and a comprehensive capital facilities plan will be developed. Councilmen Shea and Gilbert complimented Mr. Kot on the effort put into the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Kot said he would appreciate a letter of support from council to the county commissioners 2002 Minutes
when they hold their final workshop on the plan on July 16. Councilman Horn moved to send a letter supporting the draft plan. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried
Bruce Macy noted that the plan appears to be an arrangement between the county and the communities to exchange ideas. He volunteered to make suggestions from a business standpoint once a platform is established.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Fiber Optics Telecommunication Board
Councilman Shea said he recently attended a worldwide seminar in Spokane in which fiber to the home was thoroughly discussed. He said the model the cities of Rock Springs and Green River is building and the UTOPIA project in Salt Lake are dependent on the municipalities to make it work; however, the project will require long-term debt. He emphasized that the service will provide economic development to both cities. The committee met with Dynamic City, partners in the project, to construct a map using the city’s mapping system to lay out a basic design. Councilman Shea noted that a feasibility study will be done before beginning construction this fall.
A workshop with the two cities and the telecommunication board will be set to discuss financing the basic model. He noted that although the board will assume the debt, they need the backing of the two cities. With the price of the project lower than initially projected and the head start the project has over most of the country, the board is eager to begin. Councilman Shea said he will keep council informed.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilmember Gilbert moved to accept letters from the Rock Springs Library requesting their fiscal year 2002-2003 budgeted appropriation and from the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce requesting funding for the Wild Horse Loop city sign. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
Fiscal Year 2002
A&G Plumbing $ 47.00 Albertsons Food Center 245.64 Alpine Property Management 178.00 American Red Cross 35.00 Asphalt Services 1,155.00 Athletica Inc. 1,681.55 B&B Manufacturing, Inc. 408.78 2002 Minutes
Big W Supplies 113.50 Birch Construction Inc. 59,166.14 Black Magic Construction 14,465.00 Blue Ribbon Sod Farm 1,740.00 Bob’s Plumbing 500.00 Building Center 171.96 C.E.M. Maintenance 1,925.44 Carpenter Paper 176.58 Center Street 66 Service 40.00 Century Equipment Co. 932.40 Champion America 166.80 Collegiate Pacific 554.40 Communication Technologies 258.00 Copier & Supply Co. 828.73 CPS Distributors Inc. 1,496.26 DSUS Foundation Inc. 62.00 CTP Solutions 520.05 Curley Toth & Sons 53.00 D.A.R.E. America 216.00 DeBernardi Construction Co. 15,813.78 DeBernardi Construction Co. 142,324.08 Dell Marketing LP 8,541.95 Emergency Medical Prod., Inc. 100.56 Equifax Credit Information 32.55 Exemplar International, Inc. 35.00 Fastenal Company 70.62 FNW of Rock Springs 7,154.85 Gart Brothers 136.92 Rigby, Krista 25.00 Hillerich & Bradsby of Canada 64.32 H.T.E. Inc. 23,430.00 Infinity Power & Controls 9,431.90 Intermountain Record Ctr. 119.75 J&C Sprinklers 3,700.00 Killam Gas Burner, Co. 5,000.00 Kinderparing Co. Inc. 209.94 Knapp Supply & Equipment 1,845.00 Kopy Korner 106.82 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 14.92 Lee & Assoc. Rescue Equip. 358.73 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 2,217.60 Long Building Technologies, Inc. 299.73 Marsh, Heather 22.51 Maska US Inc. 54.00 Max Fire Apparatus, Inc. 21.60 MB’s Upholstery 860.00 McLeod USA 821.92 Meadow Gold Dairies 584.21 Modern Office 1,336.95 Montreal Hockey Co. 75.40 Mountain States Employers 3,600.00 National Public Safety 109.00 National Registry of EMTs 320.00 New Studio 108.27 2002 Minutes
Nu-Tech Specialties 2,266.90 Pacific Power & Light 3,955.01 Pacific Power & Light 159.55 Paisley and Barnes Striping 14,081.50 Palos Sports, Inc. 37.80 Peden’s Inc. 96.17 Petty Cash—City Treasurer 94.95 PMX Medical 109.17 Postmaster 1,996.73 Printers’ Alley 967.12 Pro Rider Inc. 903.50 Pro-Tech 711.50 Provet Kansas City 137.94 Public Housing 15,684.09 Questar Gas 1,909.11 Qwest 4,061.58 Rampart Pools 7,600.00 Renner, Kim 80.00 Rock Springs City 3,000.00 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 70.83 Rock Springs Newspapers 6,006.07 Rock Springs Recycling Center 3,750.00 Rock Springs Windustrial 1,764.98 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind. Equip. 1,015.21 Rocky Mtn Valve, LLC 3,318.00 Ron’s Ace Rental 471.35 Salguero, Jessica 105.00 Se-Me 275.00 Staks 175.00 Sweetwater Co. Solid Waste 1,835.31 Thatcher Company 1,245.35 Tire Den Inc. 545.47 United Parcel Service 71.61 Vaughn’s Plumbing 359.58 Varizon Wireless 1,499.09 Walmart Community Brc 2,080.71 Washam, Jim 368.08 Webb, Regina 150.00 West Group Payment Center 1,406.58 Wetco Inc. 516.93 Wild West Motorsports 297.77 Williams, Penny 150.00 Wyo Assn of Municipalities 20,205.00 Wyoming Sanitation 450.00 Wyoming Secretary of State 15.00 Zanetti Prestige Collision 66.00 Total $422,151.65
Fiscal Year 2003
Aspen Publishers, Inc. $ 194.66 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 26,043.71 City of Rock Springs 178,286.54 2002 Minutes
Drug Enforcement Administration 190.00 Highmark Life Insurance Co. 674.64 Institute of Police Tech 425.00 Int’l Assn of Arson 450.00 Municipal Treasurers Assoc 150.00 Pivic Insurance Inc. 264,954.00 Race Partnership 3,000.00 Rock Springs Chamber of Comm 2,000.00 Rock Springs Library 25,000.00 Royal Arms International 422.45 Tool Crib 569.99 Travel Management Agcy 583.50 Total $502,944.49
Report Checks for June 20
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 335.94 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 80,446.30 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 28,103.19 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,382.09 Total $111,267.52
June 20 Salaries $318,070.85
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the bills and claims for July 2 and the June 20 salaries. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Horn asked for a follow-up on the beaver dams on Bitter Creek and the spot repairs on Reed Street. Mr. McJunkin said he has tried to contact the Game and Fish to remove the beavers to no avail. He will pursue both requests.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Fire Department to call for bids on two fire burn rooms in the training facility at the Elk Street fire station and from the Department of Engineering and Operations to call for bids on the paint striping project. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to amend the agenda to add two requests and Resolution 2002-107. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Councilman Horn moved to approve requests from the Police Department to fill a vacant Detention Officer I position and from the Public Services Department to fill a vacant position presently classified as a fleet maintenance technician (Range 47) to be 2002 Minutes
upgraded to an equipment mechanic position (Range 48) at the city shop. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve a recommendation to taper a portion of the cedar fence on Elk Street south of the business park entrance in increments of 25 feet at heights of 4 feet, 5 feet and 6 feet for a total of 75 feet. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Knight, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Horn, Gilbert, and Porenta. Motion carried.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a Business After Hours party to include alcoholic beverages on July 11 on a portion of the McDonald’s parking lot. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve liquor catering requests from Gateway Liquors for a wedding reception on July 20 at the SCM parish center and from Black Rock, Inc. for a wedding reception on July 6 at the civic center and for the Basque cultural party on July 13 at the events complex. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-100 remained on table.
Resolution 2002-103, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-103. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-104, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO DISCHARGE UNCOLLECTIBLE OCCUPATION TAX DEBTS, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-104. Seconded by Councilan Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Concilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-105, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A TEMPORARY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE SUNDANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZNG PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, WAS READ BY 2002 Minutes
TITLE. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-105. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-106, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND UPON WHICH TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-106. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-107, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2000-87, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES PROHIBITING SKATEBOARDING, BICYCLING AND ROLLERBLADING, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-107. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Police Chief Kourbelas stated that citations for violations under this ordinance can only be written when a police officer witnesses the act or when a citizen issues a complaint. Councilman Thompson said he would like the penalty for violations to be changed from a misdemeanor to an infraction. City attorney Crow advised him that every traffic violation in the city of Rock Springs is treated as a misdemeanor. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, ENTITLED, “ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Ordinance 2002-10. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2002-11, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, ENTITLED “LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1M),” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Ordinance 2002-11. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Councilman Porenta said he does not feel there is a need for this new zone classification since provisions for manufactured homes already exist in R-2 zones. Councilmember Gilbert stated that although she agrees with the portion of the ordinance requiring bigger lot sizes that would allow the homes to face the street, a more comprehensive ordinance is needed.
Mr. Rickabaugh apprised council that there is very little raw land available in the city’s R-2 and R-3 districts—districts that allow manufactured homes. Of the 73.5 acres available in R-2 districts, just one-half can be utilized for development, and a mere 37 acres of raw land is available in the city’s R-3 districts. 2002 Minutes
Councilman Shea contended that this is the city’s attempt to provide options for its citizens since UBC and manufactured homes are built better than they were, and not everyone can afford to purchase stick-built homes. Councilman Horn noted that the Planning and Zoning commissioners scrutinized the proposed R-1M zoning amendment and felt the R-2 district serves the same purpose. Councilman Thompson said he is opposed to the amendment because the same issue was addressed previously, and it was determined constituents are opposed to it. Mayor Oblock countered that he likes the choices this amendment offers.
Upon roll call to approve the ordinance the following voted in favor: Councilman Shea and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert and Porenta. Motion defeated.
Ordinance 2002-12, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22. TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE), was placed on first reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-9 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES,” was placed on first reading and read by title.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on July 16, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Steve Shea. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the July 2 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS
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Council president Porenta presented the mayoral appointment of Kim Lopiccolo to the Community Fine Arts Board. Councilman Knight moved to accept the appointment. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight and Horn; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried. The appointment was confirmed.
COMMENDATION
Mayor Oblock presented a certificate of commendation to Jason Tomich for his quick action in helping the Police Department apprehend an armed robbery suspect. Mr. Tomich observed a suspicious incident on his way to work and made a mental note of the vehicle at the scene. Ironically, while at work he was approached at gunpoint by a man accompanying a woman applying for a job. Immediately after the couple left the store, Mr. Tomich alerted the police department and gave them an accurate description of the get-away vehicle. The suspects, who were wanted for robberies across the western United States, were arrested shortly thereafter. Both the mayor and police chief thanked Mr. Tomich for his insightfulness and help in making the arrest.
PETITIONS
Martin’s Cove
Petitioner John Tarufelli, 106 Bellview, complained that the city has not issued a statement protesting the proposed purchase of Martin’s Cove by the Mormon Church. He said the land is public land and should remain such so that everyone can enjoy it. He said it is not right for the state government to give up public treasures to private groups simply because their forefathers had been there before. He said if the sale goes through a precedent will be established in which any group that lays claim to a site would be considered worthy to purchase it. He gave examples of the Catholic Church conceivably claiming DeSmet or Native Americans claiming Devil’s Tower. He urged citizens to contact legislators to put a halt to the sale of the land before it’s too late. Mayor Oblock replied that the issue is not under the city’s jurisdiction; therefore, a response would not be appropriate
Councilmember Gilbert agreed with Mr. Tarufelli and said she has written to Rep. Barbara Cubin and Sen. Thomas and Sen. Enzi as well as publishing three editorials in the Green River Star along with letters to the editor all opposing the sale. She said the Green River Historic Society has made their opposition known as well. She too encouraged persistence or the sale will go forward.
Shirley Cukale, 221 Sherman, on the other hand, said, “Things are meant to be how they are meant to be.” She said the sale of the land is something that no one can change and should be left in God’s hands.
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John Tarufelli also expressed disappointment that not a single street within the city has ever been named after a mining camp. He said naming a street “Reliance” or “E-Plane” would leave a legacy to the miners who worked in those camps. He asked who selects street names. Mayor Oblock told him that developers select the names for their subdivisions and present them to city staff for approval.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Porenta moved to accept the Municipal Court Report for June, the Animal Control Report for June and the Health Insurance Fund Recap for June. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Ad Hoc Health Insurance Committee
Councilman Tate reported that the health insurance committee met on July 2. The focus of the meeting centered on language in the plan document. The following three recommendations were made: 1. To amend language in the city resolution defining eligibility for the health insurance plan to coincide with the actual plan; 2. To exclude work-related claims from the plan as proposed by Blue Cross Blue Shield since such claims are already covered by workers’ compensation; and 3. To retain language in the plan in reference to subrogation rights.
Jt. Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
In Councilman Shea’s absence, Councilmember Gilbert reported that the Green River city council invites the Rock Springs council to a special workshop on July 23 at 7 p.m. to review the current status, future plans, and immediate needs of the telecommunication project.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Thompson moved to accept the following pieces of correspondence and place them on file: 1. A letter sent by the city to Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners endorsing the draft “Sweetwater County Comprehensive Plan,” and 2. A letter from the Sweetwater County Events Complex board of trustees requesting the city’s budgeted appropriation for sponsorship of the ”Wizard’s Challenge” science exhibit at the 2002 county fair. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Gilbert asked about the discrepancy between the $25,000 requested by the fair board and the $20,000 scheduled in the disbursement list. Mrs. Peterson replied that during the budget workshop, it was decided to leave appropriations for service entities at the same level as they were in fiscal year 2002. In the case of the fair, $15,000 was allocated for the science program and $5,000 for perfunctory charges. Mrs. Peterson said Larry Lloyd, Sweetwater County fair director, was notified that the fair’s allocation was budgeted at $20,000. Councilman Horn contended that the fair line 2002 Minutes
item was budgeted at $25,000 at the city council workshop in April, and he was unaware the figure had later been reduced. Mrs. Peterson explained that there may have been a misunderstanding at the workshop since other allocations for programs are included in the “Special Programs” line items in addition to the $20,000 for the fair. The other allocations include $2,000 for the Wild Horse Loop signage, $6,000 for the Artrain, and $5,000 for the Holiday Tree project for a total of $33,000.
Motion carried unanimously to approve the letter sent to the Sweetwater County Commissioners. Councilman Horn abstained from voting on the correspondence from the fair board; all other council members voted in favor. Motion carried.
Amended Agenda
Coucilmember Gilbert moved to accept the amended agenda. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
Fiscal Year 2002
A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. $ 2,702.71 Accuquest Corporation 4,789.00 Ace Hardware 4,970.04 Alpine Office Supply 2,240.68 Alter, Connie 17.67 Atco International 1,980.00 Auto Parts Unlimited 936.17 Beacon Ballfields 333.00 Bell, W. Brad 17.85 Bennett’s Paint and Glass 1,903.29 Carpet Gallery 90.00 Checker Auto Parts 20.27 Chuck Jones Painting 15,600.00 City Auto Sales 1,311.02 Communication Technologies 37.50 Copier & Supply Co. 779.72 Corporate Card 4,148.93 Corporate Express 454.46 CPS Distributors Inc. 149.24 Crow, Vince 207.90 Crum Electric 1,266.16 Curley Toth & Sons 928.63 Davies Aqua Chem 612.00 Dell Marketing LP 17,570.13 Easton Sports Inc. 3,862.62 Exemplar International, Inc. 35.00 Express One 4,956.04 2002 Minutes
Fastenal Company 10.81 Fedex 56.82 Feerrero Electric 500.00 Flex Equipment Intl 66.50 G&K Services 2,491.96 Goeglein, Deloy D. 280.00 Green River Star 1,605.00 Harris Laboratories 49.80 Hillerich & Bradsby of Canada 527.62 Howard Supply Co. 54.46 H.T.E., Inc. 5,046.10 IBM Maintenance 835.99 ICM Equipment 10,500.00 Jackman Construction, Inc. 43,692.62 Jirdon Agri Chem Inc. 458.00 Joint Powers Water Board 281,241.74 Kim-Ko 34.93 King Construction 167,878.80 Kois Brothers Equipment Co. 846.00 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 300.00 L.L. Johnson Distributing 363.37 Lathrop Feed & Equip. 490.48 Layos Inc. 990.70 Lewis Tree Service 75.00 Macy’s Truck Repair 204.24 McCurtain Motors 12.00 McFadden Wholesale 4,109.25 Memorial Hosp. of Swtr. Co. 134.15 Meteor Marketing, Inc. 22,334.22 Morcon Specialty Inc. 783.07 Musco Sports Lighting, LLC 44,322.00 Newspaper Agency Corp 947.58 Nu-Tech Specialties 105.86 Oblock, Paul S. 215.33 One Putt Golf Shop 3,558.00 Pacific Power & Light 26,182.63 Pacific Utility Equipment Co. 399.25 Pallesen Construction, Inc. 60,328.91 Peden’s Inc. 323.00 Pioneer Randustrial 43.50 Questar Gas 5,154.82 Qwest 1,584.93 Rasmrk Display Fireworks 20,000.00 Rock Springs Municipal Util 40,440.07 Rock Springs True Value 4,256.54 Rock Springs Winlectric 5.18 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 3,144.83 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind Equip. 644.04 Se-Me 275.00 Sherwood Drolet Corp. 226.81 Shoshone Distributing Inc. 176.50 Six States Distributors 1,184.27 Strategic Supply 216.16 Superior Lumber Co. 1,709.15 2002 Minutes
Sweetwater Co. Historical Museum 187.00 Sweetwater Ford 777.84 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 50.00 Thatcher Company 816.36 Trans Equip & Supply 270.33 Turf Equipment and Irrigation 182.86 Union Telephone 96.46 United Parcel Service 66.34 Van Diest Supply Company 2,203.58 Vaughn’s Plumbing 332.51 Verizon Wireless 74.41 Vopak USA Inc. 1,751.23 Wamco Lab, Inc. 495.00 World Class Flags 90.35 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Tax 24.45 Wyoming Overhead Doors 55.00 Wyoming Work Warehouse 400.25 Total $841,211.99
Fiscal Year 2003
A&G Plumbing $ 170.00 Advanced Tele Systems 108.00 Allied Glass Service 267.00 Alpine Property Management 1,064.00 Ameri-Tech Equip. Co. 1,590.51 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Andrews, Tammy 37.00 Applegate, Sara 18.00 Arrowhead Properties 207.00 Artrain USA, Inc. 4,750.00 Asphalt Services 9,387.12 Atack, Mary 18.00 Awards Unlimited 75.00 B&B Lewis, Inc. 124.00 Bartsch, Joann 323.00 Bicentennial Apt Village 21,360.00 Big Nickel 53.00 Big W Supplies 2,417.79 Brower Investments 935.00 Buchanan, Wendy 18.00 Callas, Lorna 350.00 Callas, Mike 176.00 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Casper Star Tribune 781.40 Center Street 66 Service 40.00 City Fire & Safety Equip. 26.50 City of Lander 190.00 Copyex LLC 122.18 Country Club Apts. 585.00 CPS Distributors Inc. 2,952.00 Culligan Soft Water Service 79.75 2002 Minutes
De-Mac Investments 257.00 DeBernardi Construction 8,273.11 DeBernardi Construction Co. 74,457.99 Digital Select 14.99 Dreben, Leslie 13.00 Driftwood Properties 202.00 Dupape, Stephanie 18.00 El Rancho Mobile Home Pk 300.00 Electrical Connections 153.49 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Evident Crime Scene Products 30.00 Fedex 29.76 Fowler, Jodie 13.00 Franco, Patricia 18.00 Giberson, Harold 120.00 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 37.00 H.W.P., Inc. 372.00 Hafey Properties 311.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Higby, Krista 25.00 Hilty, Laura 13.00 Ikon Office Solutions 423.30 Imperial Apartments 1,919.00 Indo American Engineering, Inc. 29,965.28 Jim’s Upholstery 85.00 Kauchich, Paul 195.00 Kent Felderman dba The B#’s 700.00 Killam Gas Burner, Co. 219.00 King Partners 262.00 Lay, Walter Gene 167.00 Lexisnexis Matthew Bender 1,021.55 Maez, Marie 37.00 Maser, Doyle A. 350.00 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Miller, Sheila 13.00 Mitchell, Alike 37.00 Nasro 590.00 Netherton, Cindy 57.42 Nieto, Alicia 17.00 Norman, Tabitha 12.00 Ottexson, Heather 18.00 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 Padilla, Joseph 18.00 Perry, Joanna 37.00 Pike & Fischer, Inc. 169.00 Pirtz Construction 34,945.20 Pitney Bowes 10,561.00 Postmaster 1,000.89 R.T. Rentals 145.00 Respond First Aid Systems 728.37 Rock Springs Block 32.95 Rock Springs Newspapers 314.64 2002 Minutes
Rocky Mtn Service Bureau 191.85 Rost, Marlene 7.00 Rutherford, Kris 18.00 Salguero, Jessica 239.64 Santhanawit, Kalaya 28.00 Sherwood Drolet Corp 217.19 Sirchie Laboratories 299.35 Six States Distributors 29.48 Skyline Property Group LLC 1,077.00 Skyline Village 303.00 Smyth Printing 365.95 Straker, Kathy 17.00 Sweetwater County Events Comp 20,000.00 Sweetwater Heights 124.00 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 164.26 Tarufelli, Robert 3,897.72 Taylor, Sally 13.00 Terminix of Wyoming 50.00 Thomas, Harry 171.00 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Travel Management Agcy 547.00 Unisen, Inc. 239.61 United States Welding Inc. 234.87 Vieyra, Kiersten 28.00 Washam, Ellen 13.00 Weskamp, Ken 377.72 Western Wyoming Beverage 136.00 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,833.80 Zanetti Prestige Collision 558.50 Zanetti, Scott 496.00 Total $248,780.13
Report Checks for July
AFLAC Insurance Employee Premiums $ 2,042.50 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,130.40 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp. Employee Deferred 10,462.14 Great-West Life & Annuity Emloyee Deferred 525.00 AFSCME Local #1044 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyo Child Support Enf. Child Support Payments 3,182.09 RS Firefighter Assn #1499 Employee Dues 1,114.00 Clerk of Dist. Court Employee Garnishments 120.44 Regional Ad. Bur. Inc. Employee Garnishments 68.79 Rocky Mtn Svc. Bureau Employee Garnishments 50.00 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reimb. 912.55 Wyo Retirement System Group Life Employee Deduc 789.00 New Police Pension New Police Pension City/Emply 20,758.24 Old Police Pension Old Police Pension City/Emply 2,995.96 New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assn Employee Dues 216.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,035.78 2002 Minutes
United Way of Swtr. Co. Employee Deductions 220.54 Wyoming Retirement System Fire Benefit City/Emply 17,572.47 Wyo Workers Comp Employee Benefits 18,653.30 Wyo Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 99.98 Wyo Retirement System Employee Benefits 51,361.42 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 45,507.01 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 117,574.96 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 1,559.47 Total $298,768.72
July 3 Salaries $529,721.14
New Police Pension Payment for June 30
Mathew Brackin Partial Refund of Pension $ 2,699.89
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the bills and claims for July 18, the July 3 salaries, and the police pension payment for June. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Oblock commented that he has received many positive comments from the public regarding the Parks and Recreation involvement with the Fourth of July concert. He asked Mr. Silovich to relay the compliments to his staff. Councilman Porenta echoed the praise on behalf of the events complex.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request to submit a bid on the 2005 Wyoming Association of Municipalities Convention. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve a request to dispose of four surplus vehicles and to advertise them for sale. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a request from the Department of Engineering and Operations to call for bids on the following: 1. The 2003 concrete replacement project; 2. The 2003 crack seal project; 3. A turf sweeper for the cemetery, and 4. Aerial photography and mapping. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Horn questioned why the Parks and Recreation Department is requesting to call for bids on two loaders. Mr. Silovich responded that two loaders are required since both are used for the same type of work at the same time. Councilman Knight moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
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Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request to use the civic center to house players participating in the Pacific Northwest Regional Babe Ruth Tournament from July 31 through August 6. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce for a parking lot flea market/yard sale on July 27 at the chamber park and adjacent parking lot. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve a request from the Sweetwater County Events Complex board of trustees for specified street closures on July 27 for the Fourth Annual Wyoming’s Big Show Cattle Drive. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried. Councilmen Porenta and Horn abstained.
Councilman Tate moved to approve a request from the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Committee for a malt beverage permit for the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo on July 25, 26 and 27. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a request from the Holiday Inn for a liquor catering permit for the FMC Company picnic on July 17 at Stratton-Meyer Park. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Oblock apprised council that staff recommends defeating Resolution 2002- 100 since the firefighters’ labor union members voted against paying a 5% monthly health insurance premium addressed in the addendum. As a result of that action, Mayor Oblock said the health insurance fund will not be fully funded. Councilman Porenta moved to remove Resolution 2002-100 from table. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-100, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2002-2003 COLLECTIVE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS AND THE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1499, I.A.F.F., AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID ADDENDUM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-100. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in opposition: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion defeated.
Resolution 2002-108, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK 2002 Minutes
SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE AN ACCOUNT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK, A FEDERALLY INSURED DEPOSITORY, AND PALLESEN CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF THE CITY OF WASHAM, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-108. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-109, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO ACCEPT A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL GRANT PROJECT NO. 3-57-0025-17 FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR A PROJECT AT THE ROCK SPRINGS-SWEETWATER COUNTY AIRPORT, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-109. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-110, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF LAYOS SUBDIVISION AS A SUBDIVISION LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, SUBMITTED BY LAYOS, INC., COVERING A 40.41 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-110. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-12, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22. TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE), was placed on second reading and read by title.
Ordinance 2002-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-9 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES,” was placed on second reading and read by title.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:50 p.m. Councilman Horn moved to adjourn to executive session. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously. At 8:33 p.m. Council reconvened. Councilman Knight moved to instruct the city attorney to continue with negotiations as discussed. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Shea. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on August 6, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Kathy Gilbert. Department heads present included Vince Crow, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Colleen Peterson, police commander Matt Keslar and city planner Laura Crandall.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the July 16 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
2003 Concrete Replacement Program
Oakridge Development, Inc. Rock Springs $240,903.50 DeBernardi Construction Co. Rock Springs 286,275.00
2003 Crack Sealing
Knudsen Asphalt Inc. Reliance, WY $55,037.60 Maxwell Asphalt Salt Lake City 58,252.00
Underpass Slope Paving
DeBernardi Construction Rock Springs $43,769.75
All bids were accompanied with bid bonds. They were referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation at a future council meeting. 2002 Minutes
APPOINTMENTS
President Porenta presented the mayoral appointment of Cheryl Confer to serve a second term on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilman Tate moved to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight and Porenta; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried. The appointment was confirmed.
PUBLIC HEARING
Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002
There were no respondents to this public hearing.
Sale of Municipal Property (vehicles) to Highest Bidder
There were no respondents to this public hearing. Councilman Porenta moved to open bids for the four vehicles. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
1975 Dodge 2-Ton Dump Truck
Elmer Dimick $ 175.00 Clark Weber 1,250.00 Elmer Dimick 602.00 Cliff Pedulla 525.00
1993 Jacobsen Utility Vehicle, Model 810
Cliff Pedulla $71.00 Lester Mauch 55.00
1979 Dodge 150 Pickup
Elmer Dimick $30.00
1977 Dodge D-600 Water Truck
Paul McCracken $557.00 Cliff Pedulla 326.20 KC Doak 456.00
PETITIONS
Change Orders
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John Tarufelli, 106 Bellview Drive, said he objects to the governing body approving change orders after a contract has been awarded. He said he is aware of several occasions where the contract amount has been increased for projects that were initially bid at a fixed price. He questioned why specifications don’t include the entire scope of a project before it is bid. Mayor Oblock responded that in most cases change orders are necessitated by an oversight when the specifications were drawn or because certain aspects of the project could not have been anticipated until the project got under way.
In reference to the change order for DeBernardi Construction for the Broadway beautification project under consideration at this meeting, Mr. McJunkin said improvements to Bank Court are warranted as is extra asphalt overlay to C and D Streets and the removal of railroad tracks on F Street. Mr. Tarufelli stated one project that required numerous change orders was the Superior Lumber Company contract for repairs to houses donated to the city by Mountain Fuel and subsequently moved to Woodruff Avenue. Mayor Oblock defended change orders stating contractors abide by the bid price unless the city makes changes to the scope of the work.
Parking Lot Party
Darell Jones, proprietor of Porky’s Bar, 1250 Dewar Drive, asked for permission to hold a parking lot party with live music on September 1 from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. as a benefit fund raiser for Tyler Sidebottom, who was recently involved in a four-wheeler accident. Councilman Tate moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Oblock cautioned that patrons attending the fund-raiser must stay within the physical barrier.
Barking Dogs
Lester Eytchison, a resident of Morgan Avenue, complained of a barking dog in his neighborhood. He said although an animal control officer has responded to his complaint calls, the officer is helpless to do anything since city ordinances state an officer must hear the dog barking before any remedial action can be taken. He said it is uncanny that shortly after the calls are placed, the dog quits barking. Following discussion, Mayor Oblock asked that a patrol officer monitor the neighborhood on bicycle rather than putting the complaint on the scanner. He also directed city attorney Vince Crow to review city ordinances regarding barking dogs to see if an amendment would better address complaints and penalties as suggested by Mr. Eytchison.
There were no other petitioners.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Shea moved to approve the Animal Control Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2002, and the financial reports for June. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
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Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that telecommunications board members attended a public hearing sponsored by the Green River city council last week regarding plans for the “last mile” of fiber optic lines. He said the same public hearing will be repeated at the next Rock Springs council meeting.
Councilman Shea said a preliminary assessment report outlining the total costs of the project has been prepared by DynamicCity and will be distributed for council review. He said the report gives an in-depth look at project issues. He appealed to council to study it thoroughly. The proposed project, which will provide fiber to every house and business in the two cities, will be funded through a $19 million bonding issue underwritten by the cities of Rock Springs and Green River. The report shows the project will generate revenues once the subscriber rate hits 30% of the population. Councilman Shea reiterated that the project is a major commitment, but feasible. He added that it would put our area far ahead of the rest of the country in fiber technology at a lesser cost than originally anticipated. Councilman Shea stated a Telecommunications Board meeting is scheduled for August 7 and a follow-up presentation will be made prior to the August 20 council meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Sweetwater County Library System submitted a letter requesting their 2003 budgeted appropriation. The appropriation was included for approval in the disbursement list.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A to Z Copier Service $ 45.00 A&G Plumbing 165.00 A-1 Electrical Contractors Inc. 1,869.12 AAA Sign Company 72.00 Accounting & Business Systems 225.00 Advanced Exercise Equipment 3,119.10 Aging Division 85.00 Airgas Intermountain 918.22 Albertsons Food Center 77.90 Alpine Office Supply 1,176.70 Ameri-Tech Equip. Co. 5,184.15 American Cemetery Supplies Inc. 2,440.47 American Red Cross 40.00 Andy’s Body Shop 814.50 Apco, Inc. 1,331.47 Arnold Law Offices 1,002.50 At Your Service 89.95 AT&T 7.57 2002 Minutes
B&L Service 38.00 Big Nickel 42.90 Blackjack Towing Recovery 110.00 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 26,074.78 Books West LLC 27.32 BSN Sports 213.75 Building Center 631.87 Bunning, Clara 106.79 Buston, George 220.00 C.E.M. Maintenance 410.03 Carpet Gallery 7.95 Casper Fire Extinguiser Service 85.00 CDW Government, Inc. 410.11 Center Street 66 Service 95.00 Chakor Publishing 350.00 Chavez Concrete 3,810.00 Checker Auto Parts 212.75 City Fire & Safety Equip. 124.50 City of Rock Springs 5,001.00 City of Rock Springs 176,329.67 Combat Cartridge 1,353.29 Communication Technologies 361.50 Copier & Supply Co. 85.00 Corporate Express 75.72 Corporate Express Imaging 267.12 CPS Distributors Inc. 276.65 Crum Electric 772.08 Cumins Intermountain 217.50 Curley Toth & Sons 1,660.24 Cybex International Inc. 40.00 DeBernardi Construction 2,955.07 DeBernardi Construction Co. 26,595.55 Dictaphone 6,319.00 Digital Select 174.98 Domestic USA 1,685.00 Dorfman Museum 1,280.00 Eagle Uniform 174.97 Easton Sports Inc. 929.65 Ecological Laboratories, Inc. 1,369.86 Edco, Inc. 3,900.00 Eicon 220.25 Eighty-Four Lum Ind Accts 137.64 Electrical Service & Products FLLC 4,932.06 Emergency Medical Prod., Inc. 367.35 Entranco, Inc. 6,799.14 Equifax Credit Information 40.55 Exemplar International, Inc. 70.00 Fastenal Company 1,059.01 Ferrero Electric 15,524.00 Finer Finish Drywall 600.00 Fleming Gray 9,650.00 Galls Inc. 1,169.89 Gateway Business 11,970.00 Gatti, Ron 7.05 2002 Minutes
Gifford, Richard 22.00 Global National Order 86.95 Griffith, Lynette 85.18 Grounds Maintenance Services 300.00 H.W.P., Inc. 1,065.70 Haines, Gary .96 High Security Lock & Alarm 727.50 Highmark Life Insurance Company 677.10 Hower, James 45.10 IBM—Maintenance 2,100.00 Igloo Vikski 683.30 Indo-American Engineering 18,845.90 Islas, Rosa 101.51 Ivie, Kevin 20.97 Jenkins, Karen 79.51 Jenkins, Karen 300.00 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 4,476.50 Jim’s Upholstery 40.00 Jirdon Agri Chem Inc. 321.56 Kman Industrial Technologies 329.44 Kaumo, Tony 7.61 Kellogg, Phil 489.20 Kiesler Polic Supply 1,940.00 Kleinlein, Eddi .03 Kopy Korner 115.71 Kustom Signals, Inc. 241.11 L & S Construction 15,863.25 Lab Safety Supply, Inc. 98.05 Laser Labs, Inc. 84.00 Lathrop Feed & Equip 14.92 Lewis & Lewis Inc. 77,218.43 Lewis Tree Service 3,120.00 Lexisnexis Matthew Bender 461.57 Liquid Engineering Corp. 3,430.00 Long Building Technologies, Inc. 368.50 Macy, Kevin 17.55 Marc 279.76 Martinez, Nancy 49.00 Mattinson, Daren & Heather 27.59 Maxwell Asphalt Inc. 28,158.75 McFadden Wholesale 5,390.46 McLeod USA 698.40 Memorial Hospital of Swtr Co. 177.50 Menapace, Robert 9.08 Minute Mab Muffler 89.95 Morcon Specialty Inc. 628.96 Morgantown National Supply 340.15 Mountain Mapping & Supply 81.75 Mountain West Truck Center 21.26 Munici-Caard 128.00 National Law Enf. Training 450.00 Neve’s Uniforms, Inc. 1,704.65 New Studio 46.25 Nickel Ridge Portables 978.50 2002 Minutes
Norberg’s Towing 360.00 Nu-Tech Specialties 3,583.26 Oakstone 124.95 Office Organix 1,904.50 Old Dominion Brush 1,965.00 Orkin Pest Control 40.70 Orlie’s Refrigeration & Heat 1,162.45 Outwater Plastics Industries 587.01 Overhead Door Co. of Riv-Lander 308.04 Pacific Power & Light 41,670.21 Pedri, Dave 400.00 Pitney Bowes 209.00 Pivic Insurance Inc. 2,237.00 Plummer, Deborah 115.00 PMS Custom Screen Printing 528.00 Postage by Phone 1,139.59 Postmaster 2,472.19 Power Systems, Inc. 119.85 Questar Gas 1,290.08 Quinlan Publishing Co. 95.75 Qwest 5,622.56 R.S. Bennett Construction 8,602.90 Race Partnership 3,000.00 Radio Shack 01-3748 25.93 Recreonics, Inc. 300.61 Recycling Center 3,750.00 Red Desert Trauma Conference 365.00 Red Horse Oil 580.00 Reeves, Jolyn 66.30 Rink Systems 149.23 Ritz Camera Centers Inc. 875.09 Robinson, Clark 47.86 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 2,415.16 Rock Springs Humane Society 103.87 Rock Springs Municipal Util 58,340.54 Rock Springs Newspapers 5,832.09 Rock Springs Windustrial 1,409.21 Rock Springs Winlectric 275.02 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 3,442.65 Rockwell Automation 966.41 Rocky Mountain Chapter FBINAA 100.00 Rocky Mountain Info Network 150.00 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind. Equip. 1,001.13 Ron’s Ace Rental 3,918.42 Roundy, Chad 15.68 Sarff, Brad 22.83 Schaeffer’s Mfg Company 1,010.30 Sherwin Williams 2,047.02 Short, Gregg 1,085.00 Sirchie Laboratories 325.72 Six States Distributors 28.62 Skillpath Seminars 149.00 Smith, Allen 16.23 Smith, Jack 53.98 2002 Minutes
Smyth Printing 442.94 Spa World 52.69 Staks 692.15 Standard Plumbing 87.57 Sterling Communications 1,196.35 Stevens, Joann 350.00 Strategic Supply 1,208.65 Surfaces Inc. 1,060.00 Sweetwater Co Weed & Pest 357.40 Sweetwater Community Nursing 567.00 Sweetwater County Library 30,000.00 Sweetwater County Treasurer 45.71 Tarufelli, Lisa 202.40 Thompson Publishing Group 298.00 Thompson, Craig 5,000.00 Tire Den Inc. 1,548.66 Tomark Sports Inc. 2,016.50 Tomjack Welding & Fabrication 3,800.00 Travel Management Agcy 623.00 Turf Equipment and Irrigation 623.41 U.S. Tech 159.00 Unisen, Inc. 57.36 United Parcel Service 357.73 United States Welding Inc. 16.70 Univar USA Inc. 508.05 Valdez & Co. 350.00 Vase, Angelo .03 Vaughn’s Plumbing 1,985.00 Verizon Wireless 1,414.55 WAACO-Wyo Assoc 90.00 Walmart Community Brc 2,097.50 Walmart Stores #01-1461 255.60 WAM 165.00 WAM 25.00 WAM-WCCA Energy Lease Program 2,500.00 Water Warehouse Commercial 149.19 Webb, Regina 150.00 Welker, Blaine or Kimberly 64.48 Welsh Painting 680.00 Wet Group Payment Center 1,313.45 Western Wyoming Beverage 367.60 Western Wyoming Comm College 59.00 Westman, Wade 7.04 Wetco Inc. 234.65 Wheatland Fire Equip. Co. 428.58 White Mountain Boys 350.00 Williams Equipment & Controls 1,140.37 Williams, Penny 150.00 Wolverine Distributing 55.02 Wylie Construction Inc. 900.00 Wyoming Law Enf. Academy 648.00 Wyoming Overhead Doors 1,165.00 Wyoming Rents LLC 140.13 Wyoming Sanitation 450.00 2002 Minutes
Zep Mfg Co. 816.60 Total $744,874.31
Report Checks forJuly 19
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 467.71 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 89,787.11 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 30,566.80 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,408.77 Total $123,230.39
July 19 Salaries $357,855.05
Councilman Shea moved to approve the bills and claims for August 6 and the July 19 salaries. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Department of Engineering and Operations to call for bids on: 1. a street sweeper for the Street Department; 2. a backhoe for the Water Department, and 3. pavement at the new city shop. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a request from Black Rock, Inc. for a liquor catering permit for a class reunion on August 9 and 10 at the civic center. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese questioned whether there is a weed removal plan in place. He said he has had several complaints regarding the weed problem on Center and A Streets. Mr. McJunkin said a 3-person weed crew is working hard to eradicate the proliferation of weeds, but the extreme hot weather is working against them. He said his office is inundated with complaints, and although he feels it is physically impossible to clear them all, the crew will strive to do so. Councilman Porenta suggested a weed mitigation program through sterilization. Mr. McJunkin said herbicides are used where applicable, but the law restricts usage in many areas. Other options were discussed such as cementing areas where weeds are persistent, establishing a priority plan, contracting the service.
Councilman Thompson brought up an incident on Eagle Way in which a resident called to complain of pavement and sidewalk problems as well as a manhole cover that had settled. He said shortly thereafter residents on Eagle Way received notices from the city, warning them to clear weeds from their property. He opined that the city sent the letters in retaliation for having received the complaints. Councilman Thompson said thereafter he attended a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to get information about the notices that were sent not only to residents with weeds, but to residents whose yards were in pristine condition. At the P&Z meeting he questioned the city’s right to send notices to private individuals when, he said, the city itself does not keep public property clear of weeds evidenced by growth concealing fire hydrants on Foothill 2002 Minutes
Boulevard. Mayor Oblock responded that the city is doing its best to keep up with the weed problem, and he explained that a notice had been sent in error and an apology was issued to that homeowner. Councilman Thompson asked to see a copy of the letter.
Councilman Thompson also complained about a sinking sidewalk and roadway causing water to settle in an area within Ward II. He said it is either a problem of the city’s or the contractor’s but not the property owner. Mr. McJunkin assured Councilman Thompson that the problem would be handled.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-111, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH DEBERNARDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF $18,103.26 (EIGHTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-SIX CENTS), AND TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT TIME BY 5 DAYS TO CHANGE COMPLETION DATE TO JULY 3, 2002; AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Tate questioned what changes will be made to Bank Court through this change order. Mr. McJunkin responded that that an additional powerline will be added. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-111. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-112, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH INDO AMERICAN ENGINEERING, INC., P.O. BOX 1813, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,099.42 (FIFTY ONE THOUSAND, NINETY NINE DOLLARS AND FORTY TWO CENTS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-112. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Tate, Knight, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Thompson and Horn; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-113, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FIRE HOLE ARCHERY, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-113. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
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Resolution 2002-114, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET REVISION TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-114. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Councilman Horn asked if the $1,000 transfer from City Buildings to Economic Development is for the sidewalk replacement program. Mrs. Peterson responded that the $100,000 funding for the sidewalk replacement program was placed in the FY 2003 budget. She noted that transfers in this resolution are for the FY 2002 budget. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-115, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REDUCED RATE FOR RECREATION FACILITY USE FEES, was read by title. Mayor Oblock suggested this policy, proposed by Councilman Thompson, be remanded to the Parks and Recreation Board for their review and recommendation. Councilman Thompson rebuffed the suggestion and asked that the entire resolution be read and moved that it be approved. Councilman Cheese moved to table Resolution 2002-115. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Horn, Tate, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Knight and Thompson; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Mayor Oblock said the proposed fee schedule will be sent to the Parks and Recreation Board for their recommendation. Councilman Thompson asked if their action would be delayed until after the election. Mayor Oblock said that depends on how quickly the board acts on it, but added that the proposal smacks of political pandering. For the benefit of those in attendance, Councilman Thompson explained that the resolution is a proposal to reduce fees for firemen, policemen, servicemen, etc. for use of the city’s recreation facilities. He said his motives are not political, but rather to add support to servicemen during this time of war even though many people do not believe we are at war. Councilman Cheese assured Councilman Thompson that his motion to table had no political implications. He said as a matter of routine, this proposal should first be studied by the city-appointed board. Councilmen Porenta and Horn agreed adding that this same issue has been presented to council in the past only after having been reviewed by the board. Councilman Knight asked whether the recipients of the proposed fees would be taxed on the benefit. Councilman Thompson replied that the benefit should not be taxed.
Resolution 2002-116, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A LONGITUDINAL PIPELINE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-116. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen 2002 Minutes
Porenta, Knight, Horn, Tate, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; abstained: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-12, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22. TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE), was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Ordinance 2002-12. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Ordinance 2002-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-9 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING ENTITLED, “ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES,” was placed on third reading and read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Ordinance 2002-13. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Councilman Thompson opined that this council should not hold future councils responsible for subdivision sizes. City attorney Vince Crow advised that this ordinance revises general zoning regulations regarding minimum lot sizes, which is perfectly legal. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmen Knight moved to amend the agenda to include an executive session. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously. At 8:07 p.m. council adjourned to executive session. Council reconvened at 8:40 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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City council met in special session on August 13, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight (arrived at 5:38 p.m.), Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present 2002 Minutes
included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
The meeting was called to take action on an agreement with Anselmi-Arambel LLC. An agreement for the 2003 concrete replacement project, bills and claims, and a request to fill a vacant position were added to the agenda.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
Corporate Card $ 3,155.79 DeBernardi Construction, Inc. 1,641.32 DeBernardi Construction, Inc. 14,771.94 Express One 1,043.62 Indo-American Engineering 51,099.42 Jt. Powers Water Board 348,038.70 Total $419,750.79
Councilman Shea moved to approve the bills and claims for August 13. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the request to fill a vacant custodian position at city hall under the City Buildings budget. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-118, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ANSELMI-ARAMBEL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title.
City attorney Vince Crow pointed out that page 3 of 4 of the agreement has been replaced to reflect the total amount of $171,000 to be paid by the city to Anselmi- Arambel LLC for 228 sewer taps as opposed to $173,250 for 231 taps as is written in the preliminary agreement. He noted the number of taps may be further reduced by two to four after it is determined how many are in use at the Jim Elmer manufactured home sales site formerly occupied by the man camp on Sunset Drive. He advised that the agreement can be accepted with the caveat that the number of actual taps and the amount due could be less.
Mayor Oblock questioned whether the entire Sunset area will be included in the formation of an improvement district or whether McDonald’s, Corral West and Larry 2002 Minutes
Leavitt Insurance will be excluded since they have a separate agreement with Anselmi- Arambel. Mr. Crow said all locations in the area will be included in the improvement district for the purpose of funding the cost of improving the Sunset Drive Sewerage Collection System, and assessments will be apportioned by ownership of property. Mayor Oblock surmised that these three businesses would likewise share in the benefits of a grant. Mr. Crow confirmed that they would.
Councilmember Gilbert asked for reassurance that the city will not take over responsibility or maintenance of the lift stations until the new system is in operation. Mr. Crow said that is correct and referred her to Section c on page 2 of 4, which states, “That from the date of the execution of this Agreement, until such time as the proposed Sunset Drive area sewerage collection system improvements or modifications are complete and operational, the City of Rock Springs will not be obligated to provide operation or maintenance services for the existing system.” Clark Stith, attorney for Anselmi- Arambel, informed council that until the upgraded system is in operation, Anselmi- Arambel Company will operate and maintain three existing lift stations, and that negotiations are in progress to sell the fourth lift station to McDonalds, Corral West and Larry Levitt Insurance, who will maintain the two pumps in that station until the new system is operational.
Councilmember Gilbert asked if either the Environmental Protection Agency or the Department of Environmental Quality has any unresolved problems with the existing lift station that will be sold. Mr. Crow responded it is his understanding that currently there are no outstanding orders, problems notices of violation, etc. issued by either the EPA or the DEQ. Mr. Stith agreed. He said he has checked with the DEQ and they are in the position to say that they are not willing to take any further action for remediation. And for purposes of acquiring a grant, Mr. Stith said he would like the DEQ and EPA on their side. Furthermore, he said it would be advantageous on the grant application if the city made it known it wants to do away with the lift stations.
Councilman Horn stated that throughout the document it mentions the Sunset Drive sewerage collection system is comprised of four lift stations. He wondered if it shouldn’t instead state three lift stations since the one will be sold. Mr. Crow advised that at this point Anselmi-Arambel Company still owns four lift stations. Whether or not they sale one is outside the scope of this agreement. He reiterated that under no circumstances will the city be responsible for the maintenance of the collection systems as it exists today.
Mayor Oblock questioned whether any other entities are serviced by the lift station proposed for sale. Mr. Stith replied that that lift station serves four businesses: Larry Leavitt Insurance, McDonalds, Corral West, and the Imperial Laundromat. Mayor Oblock asked if the four will share equally in the cost of operating and maintaining that portion of the system. Mr. Stith replied that Imperial Laundromat will not because their sewage is being pumped twice, which is not necessary. Mayor Oblock asked if the new owners can have their pumps inspected by their own people since the pumps lie on Anselmi/Arambel property. Mr. Stith said they can. He said they own an easement and a right to go onto the property. Mayor Oblock asked if they will have keys to the locked 2002 Minutes pumps. Mr. Stith said they will be issued keys. Councilmember Gilbert asked how old the two pumps are in the lift station that will be sold. Mr. Stith said they were initially installed in 1991, replaced in 1996 and one pump was rebuilt in 1998.
Mayor Oblock asked Larry Levitt, representing the group, for his thoughts. Mr. Levitt noted that the agreement is still under consideration. He said the group feels they are being discriminated against by Anselmi/Aarambel since the group pays power and other businesses on the street do not; however, he noted the group is willing to make this concession in order to see improvements down the road. Councilmember Gilbert asked Mr. Levitt if he is comfortable taking on this responsibility. He answered that the reason the group is considering the purchase of the lift stations is that they do not want to see the proposed renovations to the entire sewerage system threatened in any way.
Mayor Oblock asked if the site where Jim Elmer’s manufactured home sales is located will be included in the improvement district. Mr. Stith said he understands it will be included.
In response to Mayor Oblock’s question regarding a time frame, Mr. McJunkin replied that bids for constructing the main line to Sunset could conceivably be opened and a contract awarded in October and, depending on the weather, work will progress from the wet well toward Sunset for possible completion by the end of the year. Mayor Oblock asked the time line for the improvement district. Mr. McJunkin replied that after the main line to Sunset is complete, the Sunset line can be tied in. Bids will then be let in the spring following the creation of an improvement district. Once the contract for modification to the Sunset system is awarded, time to completion will be approximately 60 days.
Councilmember Gilbert asked the probability of securing a grant. Mr. McJunkin answered that he is cautiously optimistic that the project will be nominated to receive the grant.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-118. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-119, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH OAKRIDGE DEVELOPMENT, INC. OF 504 CREEK AVENUE, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING 82901 IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($241,903.50) FOR THE 2003 CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-119. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll 2002 Minutes call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on August 20, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Harry Horn, Allen Knight, Kathy Gilbert, Kent Porenta, John Cheese, Steve Shea, Bill Thompson, David Tate, and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve minutes of the August 6 meeting and the August 13 special council meeting. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Paving at City Shop Building
Lewis & Lewis, Inc. Rock Springs $47,520.00
The bid was accompanied with a bid bond. It was referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
COMMENDATIONS
Mayor Oblock presented certificates of commendation to Detective Curt Christensen and Connie Alter, Wauneta Lutes and Monetta Parr for having been chosen by their peers in the Police Department as the sworn employee and civilian employees of the quarter respectively. Mayor Oblock praised Det. Christensen for his expertise in helping to resolve several major cases. He thanked the three civilian employees for their teamwork in learning the CAD system and applying their knowledge to retrieve information efficiently.
PETITIONS
There were no petitioners to come before council.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for July, the Animal Control Report for July, the Health Insurance Fund Recap for July, the financial reports for July, and the Quarterly Nuisance Violation Report for the quarter ending July 30. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Minutes
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Fiber Optics Joint Powers Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea announced that a meeting of the telecommunications board has been set for August 21 in Green River.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center asking for consideration to include six employees of the center on the city’s health insurance plan. The request was referred to the employees’ Ad Hoc Health Insurance Committee for a recommendation.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
A&G Plumbing $ 117.00 Abel, Kelly 13.00 Ace Hardware 6,581.38 Albertsons Food Center 28.49 Alpine Property Management 483.00 Ameri-Tech Equip. Co. 43.43 American Burn Association 150.00 American Public Works Assn 113.00 American Solution Information 417.95 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Andrews, Tammy 37.00 Angelovic, Sylvia 18.72 Applegate, Sara 18.00 Arrowhead Properties 207.00 Atack, Mary 18.00 Atco International 188.65 Auto Parts Unlimited 443.60 B&B Lewis Inc. 124.00 Barnstead International 1,003.16 Bartsch, Joann 369.00 Bauer Nike Hockey USA Inc. 1,143.82 Beck, Larence or Sharity 11.55 Ben Meadows Co. 148.28 Bennett’s Paint and Glass 256.54 Bicentennial Apt Village 20,552.00 Big Nickel 78.00 Bob’s Plumbing 75.00 Brower Investments 935.00 Bruno’s Time Clock Svc. 8.58 Budak, Vicki 320.00 C.E.M. Maintenance 58.60 Cable Plus 170.92 Callas, Lorna 350.00 2002 Minutes
Callas, Mike 176.00 Capital Cleaners 100.00 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Carpenter Paper 72.72 Castle Rock Electric 1,189.49 Centerfire 66 53.47 Century Equipment Co. 297.04 Channing L. Bete Co., Inc. 139.10 City Auto Sales 1,149.17 Clark, Tina 22.00 Clarke, Rick & Tina 28.80 CMI, Inc. 1,503.91 Costantino Construction 120.00 Country Club Apts 585.00 CPS Distributors Inc. 539.50 Culligan Soft Water Service 137.46 Cummins Intermountain 1,179.58 Curley Toth & Sons 444.96 Dale, Roni 139.00 Demac Investments 257.00 Division of Criminal Invest. 104.97 Dreben, Leslie 13.00 Driftwood Properties 192.00 Drive Train Industries 425.98 Easton Sports Inc. 814.46 Eighty-Four Lum Ind Accts 75.83 El Rancho Mobile Home Pk 300.00 Electrical Connections 545.82 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Fastenal Company 157.09 Ferrero Electric 2,918.00 Foremost Promotions 607.34 Forman, Sandy 58.42 Fowler, Jodie 13.00 Franco, Patricia 21.77 Free Agents Band 375.00 Frisbee, Tracy 45.97 G&K Services 2,934.18 Gardner, Adam & Amy 20.48 Giberson, Harold 115.00 Gould Publications 857.85 Granaas, Robert 50.70 Griffin, Joshua & Dana 46.45 GT Distributors 3,705.00 Gutierrez, Ana Marie 37.00 H.W.P., Inc. 383.00 Hach Chemical 877.84 Hafey Properties 311.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Hertz Furniture Systems Corp 3,318.74 High Desert Construction 2,250.00 Hilty, Laura 13.00 Holthus, Daniel & Debbie 42.79 2002 Minutes
Howard Supply Co. 280.57 H.T.E., Inc. 12,384.14 IBM—Maintenance 4,011.51 Igloo Vikski 413.55 Imperial Apartments 1,973.00 Infinity Power & Controls 12,000.00 Intermountain Golf Cars, Inc. 224.32 Intermountain Record Center 102.82 Intl Conf Bldg Officials 328.24 J&V Enterprises, Inc. 915.15 Jenkins, Karen 100.00 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 750.00 Jim’s Upholstery 48.00 Kelleys Shoes 125.00 Kellogg, Phil 5.00 Kiesler Police Supply 60.00 Kim-Ko 49.10 King Construction 169,745.40 Kone Inc. 961.70 Kopy Korner 6.50 KRKK-Am/KQSW FM Radio 300.00 L & S Construction 7,012.35 L.L. Johnson Distributing 494.20 Lakeside Equipment Corp. 280.00 Lassiter, Bill 289.60 Lathrop Feed & Equip. 1,342.71 Lay, Walter Gene 167.00 Lesko, Jon 59.00 Lexisnexis Matthew Bender 147.02 Long Building Technologies, Inc. 67.00 Macy’s Truck Repair 202.01 Maez, Marie 37.00 Majhanovich, Cindy 540.00 Mansfield, Alton & Sheila 19.68 Marsh, Heather 48.60 Martinez, Adonial 100.00 Maska US Inc. 45.00 McCurtain Motors 107.68 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Memorial Hosp of Swtr. Co. 606.70 Meteor Marketing, Inc. 12,097.70 Microsoft Corporation 975.00 Miller, Sheila 7.00 Mitchell, Alike 37.00 Morgantown National Supply 50.38 Mountain Mapping & Supply 35.00 Mountain States Supply 111.30 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 30.00 National Safety Council 65.40 Naucke, Richard A. 68.71 New Studio 392.76 Norman, Tabitha 12.00 Nu-Tech Specialties 5,845.17 One Putt Golf Shop 3,943.96 2002 Minutes
Orlie’s Refrigeration & Htg. 354.00 Otteson, Heather 18.00 Owlfies Flowers and Gifts 2,795.00 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 65,791.37 Pacific Steel—Recycling 53.52 Pacific Utility Equipment Co. 95.10 Padilla, Joseph 18.00 Pallesen Construction Inc. 84,545.54 Pallesen Construction Inc. 39,731.89 Parton, Robert 80.96 Peden’s Inc. 295.61 Perry, Joanna 37.00 Peterson, Sheree 63.00 Petty Cash—City Treasurer 105.54 Pfaff, Travis or Chas 22.00 Plains Tire & Battery Co. 50.30 PMX Medical 633.08 Pool and Spa News 19.97 Power Engineering Co. 552.87 Prange, Audrey 14.00 Precision Small Engine Co. Inc. 51.98 Pro-Shade 1,880.00 Pueblo Chemical & Supply 1,249.30 Questar Gas 3,740.33 Qwest 354.66 R.T. Rentals 145.00 Ralph’s Flooring & Furniture 881.63 Recreation Supply Company 202.44 Refrigeration Service Engineer 96.00 Respond First Aid Systems 1,123.18 Rezko Auto & Truck Center 30.00 Rink Systems 246.31 Ritz Camera Centers Inc. 97.36 Rock Springs Humane Society 30.48 Rock Springs Natl Bank 18.98 Rock Springs True Value 2,129.36 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 6,137.01 Rocky Mtn Service Bureau 177.82 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind Equip. 6,750.00 Rodex Industries 280.95 Rost, Marlene 7.00 Se-Me 275.00 Seppie Telecommunications 60.00 Sherwin Williams 805.15 Simkin, Kenneth E. 33.12 Skips Tire 90.00 Skyline Property Group LLC 1,077.00 Skyline Village 303.00 Smyth Printing 1,513.52 Sodexho 187.65 Southwest Machine & Weld 457.50 Spa World 453.22 2002 Minutes
Standard Stationary 68.35 Stericycle Inc. 42.00 Sterling Communications 901.21 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Sunrise Environmental Scientific 474.06 Superior Lumber co. 6,404.94 Sweetwater County Health Dept. 120.00 Sweetwater County Treasurer 25.91 Sweetwater Co. Historical Museum 80.37 Sweetwater Ford 730.95 Sweetwater Heights 124.00 Sweetwater Tents 111.60 Sweetwater TV Co. Inc. 189.26 Thatcher Company 3,426.00 The Network 720.00 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Thornhill, Chris 28.80 Turf Equipment and Irrigation 403.84 U-Line 76.78 Union Telephone 116.06 United Parcel Service 76.83 United States Welding Inc. 16.99 Univar USA Inc. 1,051.70 V-1 Oil Co. 19.89 Van Diest Supply Company 850.16 Vaughn’s Plumbing 57,851.29 Verizon Wireless 74.41 Water Warehouse Commercial 199.98 Western Wyoming Beverage 79.60 Wheatland Fire Equip. Co. 150.00 Whisler Chevrolet Co. 23.18 White Mountain Greenhouse 105.86 Wolverine Distributing 168.00 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Tax 17.11 Wyo Dept Transportation 135.62 Wyoming Shakespeare Co. 400.00 Wyoming State Bar 450.00 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,968.80 Wyoming Work Warehouse 125.00 2XL Corporation 543.20 Total $608,977.93
Report Checks for August
AFLAC Insurance Employee Premiums $ 1,921.96 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,141.20 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 10,111.04 Great West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 525.00 AFSCME Local #1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyo Child Support Enf Child Support Payments 3,489.82 RS Firefighter Assn #1499 Employee Dues 1,114.00 2002 Minutes
Clerk of District Court Employee Garnishments 112.99 Regional Adj Bureau Inc. Employee Garnishments 37.56 Rocky Mtn Service Bureau Employee Garnishments 50.00 Sweetwater Couty Court Employee Garnishments 157.02 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reimbursement 12,677.95 Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Employee Deductions 777.00 New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc Employee Dues 216.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,018.80 United Way of Swtr. Co. Employee Deductions 220.54 Wyo Retirement System Fire Benefit City/Emply 27,233.34 Wyoming Workers Comp Employee Benefits 18,361.41 Wyoming Workers Comp Work Restitution Workers 63.16 Wyoming Retirement System Employee Benefits 67,330.12 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 50,219.81 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 133,230.12 Department of Employment Unemployment Claims 2,348.08 Total $333,173.60
August 5 Salaries $592,791.80
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the bills and claims for August 20 and the August 5 salaries. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Police Department to apply for a state initiative grant. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve a request from the Department of Engineering and Operations to apply for a Mineral Royalty grant for the Sunset Sewer Improvement District. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from Ted’s Supper Club for a liquor catering permit for the Rock Springs Deer Foundation banquet at the events complex on August 24. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
Director of Parks and Recreation, Dave Silovich, noted that a quorum was not present at the last Parks and Recreation Board meeting; therefore, no action was taken on the request to reduce rates at recreation facilities for military personnel as defined under Resolution 2002-115. Resolution 2002-115 remained tabled.
Resolution 2002-120, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KNUDSEN ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY FIVE 2002 Minutes
THOUSAND AND THIRTY SEVEN DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($55,037.60) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-120. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-121, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION, TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-121. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-122, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SEMAP) CERTIFICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-122. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-123, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,531.25) WITH SUPERIOR LUMBER COMPANY, 413 CEDAR STREET, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-123. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-124, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2002-2003 COLLECTIVE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS AND THE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1499, I.A.F.F., AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID ADDENDUM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Mayor Oblock informed council that all firefighters have not yet voted on this addendum. He recommended it be tabled. Councilman Shea moved to table Resolution 2002-124. Seconded by Councilman Tate. 2002 Minutes
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-125, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UBTA-UBET COMMUNICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-125. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on September 3, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the August 20 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Backhoe—Water Department
Century Equipment Company Rock Springs $71,800
The bid was accompanied with a bid bond. It was referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
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COMMENDATIONS
David Dunn
Mayor Oblock presented a certificate and trophy to David “Davey” Dunn for his participation in the Young American Football and Little League Baseball programs over the past nine years. Mr. Dunn not only broadcasts the games, but is the first to arrive before games to open gates and turn on lights to ensure that games are not delayed and he is the last to leave to close the fields. Mayor Oblock praised him for his dedication to these tasks.
Artrain Volunteers
Mayor Oblock presented a memento of appreciation to those who volunteered their time and talents during the Artrain space-art exhibit sponsored by the city and Daimler Chrysler in conjunction with the Fine Arts Center. He said the exhibit was a big success and much of the success was due to the volunteers.
PRESENTATIONS
Sweetwater Economic Development Association
Pat Robbins, director of SWEDA, and Bob Dahl, president of the board of directors, updated council on recent activities. Mr. Dahl handed out the 2001-2002 Fiscal Year Annual Report, which, he said, gives an overview of SWEDA’s accomplishments this year, plans for next year, and outlines the proposed budget and audit report.
Ms. Robbins reported that the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a partnership between Sweetwater and Carbon Counties, is complete. The strategy lays out groundwork for future economic development plans. She said this document is a prerequisite for applying for economic development dollars. It will take approximately six months before it is formally adopted by the federal government. She thanked Councilman Tate for his participation on this committee.
Ms. Robbins said a political action committee has been formed to promote continuation of the optional one-cent sales and use tax, which will be a referendum on the 2002 general election ballot. She thanked Colleen Peterson for supplying the group with information and figures on which to base their appeal. Ms. Robbins urged members of organizations to help promote the tax issue within their organization by stressing the importance of this revenue source.
Ms. Robbins recognized Councilman Cheese, along with eight other business people, for having completed the six-month leadership course. She said the next course will begin in January with classes meeting one full day each month for six months and providing a hands-on view of Sweetwater County.
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Updates: 1. Powerball announced their intention to locate in the trona patch in partnership with FMC. This partnership will open new markets for soda ash and the economy of Sweetwater County. 2. The Layos industrial park subdivision was approved on Foothill Boulevard. Their first tenant will be Knight Oil Tools. 3. Grant monies are still being sought for telecommunications projects.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Request from Fire District #1 to Amend the Zoning Map from R-5 (High Density Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) a Parcel Behind Their Existing Facility on College Drive
There were no comments during the public hearing. Action to be taken under Ordinance 2002-14.
Transfer of Location of Retail Liquor License No. 15 Under the Trade Name of OK Bar & Lounge from 132 K Street to 327 C Street
Robert Tiede, 326 H Street, asked council to consider if they really want a saloon across the street from the library and fine arts center. He said the request is misleading since it only mentions a transfer of location of a liquor license rather than the installation of a saloon at Pla Mor Bowl. He took council through a nostalgic trip down C Street mentioning the old hospital, nurses training school, Yellowstone School, the Baptist church, the library and fine arts center, the Eagles and Elks buildings, all of which he said are tributes to the city and asked if these entities should be sullied with a saloon. He said he carries no vendetta; he simply wants to preserve the sanctity of C Street.
Dave Mitchelson, part owner of Pla Mor Lanes, speaking on behalf of himself and his mother, said the request to change locations is being made for two reasons: 1. The present facility where the liquor license is located is no longer habitable; and 2. The owners wish to expand their bowling facility in order to attract large tournaments that would not only help their business, but would benefit the entire local economy. Mr. Mitchelson said liquor laws would be followed and anyone violating them would be removed from the facility. He added that they have been good neighbors by allowing patrons of the library and fine arts center to use their parking lot. He said he has submitted a petition with 80 signatures approving the license transfer. Mr. Mitchelson said he plans to put a serving room in the present facility with plans to expand it in three to four years.
Councilman Shea said he has not received any complaints or objections to the transfer and since patrons are allowed to take alcohol into the facility now, the sale of liquor within the establishment will not be much different. Councilman Horn moved to approve the transfer. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. Darell Jones, owner of Porky’s Bar, confirmed that allowing the sale of alcohol on the premises will reduce the amount of alcohol consumed on the premises. 2002 Minutes
PETITIONS
Televised Council Meetings
Shirley Cukale asked council to consider broadcasting and televising city council meetings. She said her interest in this request stems from her visits to the senior citizens center where people have expressed a desire to keep abreast of city business, but are unable for one reason or another to attend council meetings. She said she has spoken to Al Carollo, Jr. at Sweetwater Television about the feasibility of doing so, and he said he sees no problem.
Mr. Carollo addressed council and stated that Green River council meetings have been televised for the past two years and have been well received. He said the only expense to the city would be the cost of a camera, estimated to be around $4,000. He said volunteers--high school students in Green River’s case—operate the cameras during meetings and Sweetwater TV handles any technical problems. He said it would take approximately three to four weeks to set the program up. He noted that Sweetwater Television’s involvement would strictly be as a public service. Ms. Cukale said she is willing to volunteer to operate the camera. Councilman Thompson moved to purchase the necessary equipment and start the program. Councilman Shea seconded the motion. Councilman Knight requested more time to consider the proposal and moved to table the request. Seconded by Councilman Horn. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Cheese, Shea, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilmen Porenta, Thompson and Tate. Motion carried. Councilman Knight recommended the proposal be put in resolution form.
Request to Hold Outdoor Concert
Matt Lee requested permission to hold a three-band concert in Veterans Park on Saturday, September 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He said there will be adult supervision and donations will be taken for Tyler Sidebottom. Dave Silovich, Director of Parks and Recreation, said he would need to verify whether the park has already been reserved for that date. Councilman Horn moved to grant the request pending availability of the park. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a building update from director of Public Services Michael Rickabaugh which states that 95% of the 60’ x 60’ addition and 74% of the 175’ x 175’ shop building on Community Park Drive has been completed. Councilman Cheese seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Joint Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
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Councilman Shea reported that the telecommunication board is reaching an important part of the project, which is to enter into a contract with Dynamic City to decide whether or not to continue the project. The contract will allow Dynamic City to conduct a feasibility study to determine if the project is indeed feasible and depending on the outcome of the study whether or not the project will move forward.
Councilman Shea commented on the following concerns addressed by Al Carollo, Jr., representing Sweetwater Cable Television Co., in a letter from him dated August 26.
Concern: The JPTB proposes to spend over $20 million of publicly backed money at 7% interest equaling over $1.4 million per year. Response: The project, shared by Green River and Rock Springs, will cost $20 million to bring fiber to the home. The greatest cost of the venture will be borne by investors through the purchase of bonds. Interest revenues from the sale of bonds will go back to the cities’ general funds and will be used to pay off the bonds. In addition, the cities will establish yearly appropriations, which can be discontinued at any time, to cover any shortfall.
Concern: The project duplicates services of existing phone companies, wireless and dial-up internet service providers, and fiber optic backbone/broadband communication cable systems. Response: The telephone, video and internet infrastructure of the cities will be improved through more available and faster access. Sweetwater TV’s system is state-of-the-art, but has limited bandwidth and becomes slower the more it is accessed.
Concern: It is the JPTB’s intent to bypass taxpayers by not letting them vote on the issue. Response: It is the council’s responsibility to promote economic development and the city-appointed board is responding to that responsibility by researching the fiber optic option. Although the cost has been minimal, the cities may be tapped for funding in years four and five of the project.
Concern: According to bond underwriters, revenues include non-operating revenues such as interest based on debt service funds and equipment replacement funds, i.e. depreciation as income. Response: That is not the case. Interest on the $20 million investment will be used to pay off the debt.
Concern: In cases cited by the JPTB, good faith and credit have not been pledged against bonds issued by other cities undertaking such a venture. Response: That is also the case with this project. The cities will not back the bonds.
Concern: The cities of Rock Springs and Green River do not own power utilities to help reduce expenses and subsidize fiber plants as do other cities that have succeeded. 2002 Minutes
Response: That is true, but we do have water, sewer, road, rights-of-way and other means of leveraging the project.
Concern: No one from the JPTB has contacted Sweetwater TV regarding what they can provide. Response: Sweetwater TV has been working with the board from the beginning. The board helped them expand their system to Green River and to the point of presence (POP) in exchange for the purchase of fiber. There has been dialog.
Concern: There is no guarantee that economic development will result. Response: That’s true. There are no guarantees, but jobs associated with the project will be created. Studies have indicated that our infrastructure needs to be improved and broadband is a solution. Fiber to the home is now a viable option.
Concern: Numerous entities that have tried fiber to the homes have failed. Response: It is a misconception that the cities will provide service. They will simply build the highway for providers to use. The cities are in a different business than Sweetwater TV.
Concern: The feasibility study is not being conducted by an impartial party. Response: Dynamic City will contract with GIS to do the study. GIS has performed feasibility studies for other cities and will use those studies as a comparative tool in making their determination for the feasibility of this project. If the study shows less than a 30% take rate, the project will more than likely be put on hold.
Concern: The cities have agreed not to encumber Federal Mineral Royalty revenues so funds will be available to make lease payments to the JPTB. Response: That is not the case. Balances not met by bond interest revenues will be satisfied through yearly appropriations allocated from the general fund.
Councilman Shea acknowledged that the questions raised by Mr. Carollo are well founded. However, the board feels confident that issues have been well thought out, and they will base their action on the results of the feasibility study. Councilman Porenta asked who will maintain the system if the project does go forward. Councilman Shea responded that Dynamic City will be contracted for three years to build, maintain and repair the system. Board member Brad Sarff emphasized that the bottom line is that the infrastructure will provide a “highway” for competition in multiple services. The cities will provide no public utilities other than the transportation.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment:
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A.D. Starr 314.50 A&G Plumbing 367.00 AAA Sign Company 345.00 Aardvark Tactical, Inc. 1,121.20 Accounting & Business Systems 37.50 Ace Hardware 127.68 Albertsons Food Center 77.83 Allied Glass Service 260.00 Alpine Office Supply 413.98 American Alliance for Health 150.00 American Guide Services Inc. 1,050.00 American Red Cross 75.00 Armstrong, Lyle 187.37 Arnold Law Offices 750.00 Asphalt Services 11,602.24 Atco International 147.95 Bauer Nike Hockey USA Inc. 531.89 Best Western 2,118.35 Big Nickel 267.00 Big W Supplies 552.00 Bike & Trike 20.00 Birch Construction Inc. 31,750.02 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 26,353.39 Bluebird Software LLC 600.00 Bob’s Plumbing 450.00 C.E.M. Maintenance 64.50 Campbells Plumbing 437.88 Carpenter Paper 385.98 Castle Cleaning 260.00 Center Street 66 Service 105.00 City Fire & Safety Equipment 659.13 City of Rock Springs 176,570.98 Coggins, Cheryl 50.00 Communication Technologies 956.20 Copier & Supply Co. 85.00 Copyex LLC 303.31 Corporate Express Imaging 531.21 CPS Distributors Inc. 1,600.23 Crum Electric 3,441.02 D.A.R.E. America 206.52 DeBernardi Construction Co. 1,492.77 Digital Select 69.99 Drive Train Industries 984.69 Eagle Uniform 149.41 Easton Sports Inc. 386.49 Egbert, Kole 30.00 Eighty-Four Lum Ind Accts 306.56 Emergency Medical Prod., Inc. 5,510.77 Equifax Credit Information 5.00 Exemplar International, Inc. 175.00 Fastenal Company 81.42 Fedex 28.96 Ferrero Electric 652.50 Firemans Supply Inc. 6,533.46 2002 Minutes
Foremost Promotions 896.83 Gateway Companies Inc. 5,020.00 General Electric Supply 1,950.00 Gilmartin, Harris & Associates 3,403.67 Green River Star 265.00 H.W.P., Inc. 404.46 High Security Lock & Alarm 1,842.01 Highmark Life Insurance Company 680.43 IBM—Maintenance 134.04 Igloo Vikski 231.30 Indo-American Engineering 5,000.00 Infinity Power & Controls 1,294.68 International Fire Code Inst. 60.00 J&V Enterprises, Inc. 283.90 Jackman Construction, Inc. 57,629.49 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 769.50 Jill Hartley 276.48 Jill Hartley 342.13 Jirdon Agri Chem Inc. 2,352.00 Joint Powers Water Board 125.00 Just Fix It 350.06 Kaman Industrial Technologies 134.85 Kennedy, Chrsi 360.00 Kern, Patricia 70.00 Keva-AM Keva 300.00 King Partners 199.00 Kiwanis Club 700.00 KMER-AM 396.00 Kopy Korner 26.50 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 894.00 KSIT Radio 462.00 L & S Construction 9,059.31 Layos Inc. 2,701.26 MARC 731.86 Marshall Industries 182.00 Maska US Inc. 62.50 Maxicam by Muscle Dynamics 517.00 Maxwell Asphalt Inc. 3,128.75 McLeod USA 843.84 Memorial Hospital of Swtr. Co. 180.00 Missouri Turf Paint 779.00 Morcon Specialty Inc. 363.05 Mountain States Supply 1,790.50 National Fire Protection Assoc 562.50 National Main Street Institute 810.00 National Rec & Parks Assoc 92.50 Ncnies Inc. 348.00 New Studio 126.20 Nickel Ridge Portables 1,245.00 Nicros, Inc. 877.71 Nowhere Fast 350.00 Nu-Tech Specialties 3,063.13 Old Dominion Brush 855.00 Orlie’s Refrigeration & Heat 854.90 2002 Minutes
Overhead Door Co of Riv-Lander 290.89 Pacific Power & Light 5,540.02 Pivic Insurance Inc. 3,235.00 Plummer, Deborah 150.00 Postage by Phone 620.00 Postmaster 100.00 Precision Small Engine Co Inc. 244.35 Pro-Shade 96.50 Questar Gas 624.76 Questar Infocomm Inc. 125.00 Qwest 4,659.14 Qwest Dex—The Directory Source 15.21 Race partnership 3,000.00 RB’s Treasures 812.20 Recycling Center 3,750.00 Red Horse Oil 423.40 Rezko Auto & Truck 555.50 Rink Systems 258.85 RMDIAI 300.00 Rock Springs National Bank 61.73 Rock Springs Newspapers 7,133.16 Rock Springs Winnelson Co. 16,983.60 Rocky Mtn Serv Bureau 47.98 Rocky Mtn Turf & Ind Equip 160.47 Ron’s Ace Rental 6,399.66 Sarff, Brad 58.28 Sears Commercial One 157.36 Short, Gregg 1,350.00 Star Transit 500.00 Sterling Trucks of Utah 54.37 Stoffel Seals Corp 624.00 Strategic Supply 290.19 Sunrise Environmental Scientific 192.75 Surfaces Inc. 16,023.60 Sweetwater County Treas. 195.00 Sweetwater Plumb & Heating 57.33 Sweetwater TV Co Inc. 435.00 Terminix of Wyoming 50.00 Terramed International, Inc. 12.00 Thatcher Company 443.56 The Network 1,240.00 Thorburn, Ed 8.60 Tire Den Inc. 1,255.03 Tom’s Wyoming Glass 146.00 Treadway Graphics 1,408.63 Trophy Depot 175.65 Twirl Jet Spas 51.86 U.S. Tech 2,308.00 UBET Wireless 571.80 United Parcel Service 23.90 Universal Inspections Ltd 2,440.00 University of Wyoming 1,546.00 Upper Limits Fitness Warehouse 580.00 Valdez, Bill 350.00 2002 Minutes
Vaughn’s Plumbing 1,571.58 Verizon Wireless 1,646.86 W.M. Smith and Associates Inc. 174.27 Walmart Community Brc 1,890.83 Wamco Lab, Inc. 400.00 WCS Corporation 2,000.00 Webb, Regina 150.00 Weber, Ben 5.00 West Group Payment Center 3,106.45 Wheatland Fire Equip Co. 44,390.35 Williams, Penny 150.00 WRPA Conference 270.00 WRPA Conference 270.00 Wyoming Rents LLC 80.00 Wyoming Sanitation 70.00 Wyoming State Historical Soc. 40.00 Zep Mfg Co. 430.36 Total $542,983.25
Report Checks for August 20
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions $ 290.30 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 87,986.36 Swtr Fed Credit Union Employee Deductions 30,767.33 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,711.48 Total $121,755.47
August 20 Salaries $355,988.53
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the bills and claims for September 3 and the August 20 salaries.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Porenta moved to approve a request from the Department of Engineering and Operations to apply to WYDOT for funds to plan the proposed Elk Street-College Drive connector. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from the Department of Public Services to call for bids on Elk Street sewer line repairs. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Police Department to call for bids on department handguns and holsters. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the Rock Springs Housing Authority to call for bids for Fire and Extended coverage, Comprehensive General 2002 Minutes
Liability and Boiler and Machinery coverage. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 to close South Main between E Street and the end of Bank Court on September 14 from noon until 6 p.m. for their annual outhouse race and to allow the sale of alcohol within that area. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve a request from K Street merchants to close K Street on September 14 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a block party. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to amend the agenda to add a request for a malt beverage license. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve a request from Black Rock, Inc. for a liquor catering permit for the NAPM trade show on September 19 at the events complex and a request from Wyoming Hispanic Organization for a malt beverage permit for the Annual Hispanic Festival on September 14 at the events complex. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-115 remained tabled.
Councilman Tate moved to remove Resolution 2002-124 from table. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. Resolution 2002-124, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2002-2003 COLLECTIVE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS AND THE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1499, I.A.F.F., AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID ADDENDUNM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-124. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-126, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LEWIS & LEWIS, INC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,520 (FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS), AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-126. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in 2002 Minutes
favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-127, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH THE ENGINEERING COMPANY TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT (UV) DISINFECTION FACILITY AT THE CITY’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NOT TO EXCEED $126,000 (ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS), AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID SERVICE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-127. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-128, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE DEWAR DRIVE FRONTAGE ROAD RIGHT- OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-128. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-129, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A MINERAL ROYALTY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF STATE LANDS AND INVESTMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS FOR THE SUNSET SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SEWER UPGRADE PROJECT, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-129. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-130, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FROM RACE COMPANY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-130. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-131, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FROM W/S HOLDING #1, L.L.C., was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-131. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
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Resolution 2002-132, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FROM NELSON McTHOMAS INVESTMENTS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-132. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-133, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE SUM OF $25,000 WITH INDO- AMERICAN ENGINEERING INC., P.O. BOX 1813, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING 82901 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S 2002 CAPITAL FUNDS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-133. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-134, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BIRCH CONSTRUCTION CO., 28 WILKENS PEAK DRIVE, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING 82901 IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,478, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-134. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-135, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,789.87 WITH BRIDGER VALLEY LAWN & LANDSCAPING, P.O. BOX 565, LYMAN, WYOMING HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-135. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-136, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOSUING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $800 WITH KNUDSEN ASPHALT MAINTENANCE, 1108 NORTH, P.O. BOX 315, RELIANCE, WYOMING HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-136. 2002 Minutes
Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-14, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWTER COUNTY, WYOMING FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-5 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF B-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONE), was read by title.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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City council met in special session on September 12, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, David Tate, Bill Thompson, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn and Steve Shea. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Mike Rickabaugh, George McJunkin, and Dave Silovich.
The meeting was called to take action on officially permitted requirements for the Wyoming Association of County Officials (WACO) dinner to be held prior to the next regular council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Cheese moved to approve a request from the Sweetwater County Commission to allow alcohol to be served on the sidewalk along the museum perimeter on Broadway and B Streets during the WACO icebreaker dinner on September 16. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Porenta, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmen Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Shea. Motion carried.
Councilman Tate moved to approve a request from Black Rock, Inc. for a liquor catering permit for the WACO icebreaker dinner on September 16. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Porenta, Cheese, Thompson, Tate, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmen Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Shea. Motion carried
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on September 17, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Councilman Allen Knight. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Mike Rickabaugh, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the September 3 minutes and the September 12 special council minutes. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Loaders-Parks Department and Golf Course
Lathrop Equipment Casper, WY $42,648.00 Rocky Mountain Turf Salt Lake City, UT $45,631.00
Four Wheel Mechanical Street Sweeper-Street Department
The bid was not accompanied with a bid bond. Councilman Shea moved to reject the bid. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Oblock stated the city would re-bid the equipment in the future.
Elk Street Sanitary Sewer Repair Project
Debernardi Construction Rock Springs $76,000.00
Mayor Oblock asked for the estimate of the project. Mike Rickabaugh stated it was between $30,000.00 and $40,000.00.
The bids were referred to the proper departments for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
Council president Porenta presented the mayoral appointment of Wendy Elmer to the Fire Civil Service Commission. Councilman Shea moved to accept the appointment. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman 2002 Minutes
Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Gilbert, and Porenta; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried. The appointment was confirmed.
COMMENDATIONS
Mayor Oblock presented plaques to the following employees for long term service and thanked them for their commitment and dedication.
10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service
Randy Conner Wayne Rogers Carol Canaday Jake Cordova Pierre Seneshale Ken Lorimer Teri Bider
Mayor Oblock stated they have been trying for several months to honor Dwane Pacheco for 10 years of service. He explained Dwane Pacheco and Kelly Brandt were called to service at Hill Air Force Base after 9/11. He said Dwane has returned and Kelly will be returning in a couple of weeks.
PRESENTATIONS
Chamber of Commerce
Dave Hanks, director of the Chamber of Commerce, Don Hartley, president- elect, and Carla Veesart, administrative assistant, updated council on recent activities. Dave informed the council that the committees have been working to get information to the citizens of Sweetwater County about the importance of the optional sales tax to the operations and functions of the city. Dave thanked the mayoral and council candidates who came to the chamber when the information was presented, and for the support of the brochure. Dave stated the one-cent sales tax represents approximately 30 percent of the operating budget. He thanked Colleen Peterson and Lisa Tarufelli for providing the financial data to relay to citizens. He continued by asking all citizens to vote yes for the sales tax, he added a non-vote is a no vote in this election.
Dave reported that due to the efforts of the state Division of Tourism, Joint Travel and Tourism and the Chamber, Jeff Hagen, a travel writer for “The Milwaukee Journal,” would be coming to Sweetwater County. Dave stated that approximately 40 percent of visitors to the Sweetwater County area travel from the mid-west, representing $102 million annually in direct expenditures. Dave said it is important to get media coverage back to the mid-west. Dave explained that this will be excellent coverage for Sweetwater County.
Dave reported that through the efforts of BLM a group from National Geographic would be in the area. Dave said they would be hosting the group at the Pavilion on Expedition Island Friday night, and will discuss the various stages involved with the Wild Horse Loop, the Sand Dunes, the Petroglyphs, and Boars Tusk. Dave added the reporters would be doing a documentary film while they are here and it will appear on “National Geographic Explorer.”
Dave reported on the occupancy figures for the summer. He stated that after 9/11 Wyoming had the highest hotel and motel occupancy rate of any state in the nation in June with 2002 Minutes
80.7 percent. July increased to 86.5 percent. They are estimating a 2-4 percent increase this year for the summer travel season. He added growth has continued since 1996.
Dave reported on the brochure rack program for the summer season. He said between Memorial Day and Labor Day, 48,500 pieces of information were distributed.
Dave reported there has been a concerted effort in developing mountain bike trails on White Mountain. Land owners are now being contacted for rights to cross their land. He said they also need to get an environmental impact statement from BLM. Dave recognized Jason Medler from Bike & Trike as being a driving force in the project. He added Tim Robbins, Jim Mitchell, and Police Chief Neil Kourbelas from the local law enforcement have taken a keen interest and have done a lot of work also. He said BLM donated a GPS for these gentlemen to ride and map the trails. He said the next step is to get the maps legally correct.
Dave reported the Chamber would be hosting a legislative forum for the mayoral and city council candidates on October 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Mountain Library in the Grace Gasson Room.
Dave reported the Chamber’s annual retreat would be Friday, November 15, 2002. He said in the past the city has sent representatives and he asked them to continue to do so. He said the groundwork will be laid for the entire next year and the city’s input is very valuable.
Dave reported the Chamber has had over 30,000 inquiries in the last twenty-four months specifically about the Pilot Butte Wild Horse Loop. He said BLM is in the process of setting the bases for the signs and they will be constructing the kiosks this month. He said the sign shop will be working on the signs throughout the winter and the loop will be concluded in the spring.
Dave reported on the Flaming Gorge Scenic Byways. He said they have been working on this project for over two years. He said it has been a long process and the final draft of the Core Management Plan will be complete in October. He said after the state designation is approved, the plan will be filed with the federal government. He said at that point they would be able to apply for national designation. He added they are going to co-op with Utah and go for all- American road status at the same time.
Dave reported that he and Bob Nelson attended the WAM convention in Moorcroft to present the bid to hold the 2005 convention in Rock Springs. He said they had an excellent proposal but did not get the bid. He added they were encouraged to apply again in 2006. He thanked Becky Costantino, administrative assistant to the mayor, and Bob Nelson for their efforts. As a member of the WAM board, Kathy Gilbert stated the main reason Rock Springs did not get the 2005 bid was because the board felt it was time for the convention to go back to the northern part of the state. She added that Rock Springs got the second highest number of votes. She said Dave and Bob did a terrific job presenting their bid.
Carla Veesart reported the number of hours worked by the Chamber on the major summer events. She also announced the Chamber would be conducting a Bill Drury seminar, “A Passion for Service,” on October 22, 2002.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Intent to Vacate Portion of the Dewar Drive Frontage Road Right-of-Way Filed by John McDonald 2002 Minutes
There were no comments during the public hearing. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-139.
PETITIONS
Problems on Elias Avenue
Kayne Pyatt, 616 Elias, asked the mayor, council and staff for help with many concerns on Elias Ave. She said she has been in contact with several staff members regarding numerous problems. Her concerns include excessive trash, dangerous dogs running loose, discarded batteries, dead tree limbs, broken glass, and graffiti. She said she is also disgusted with the trash at Bunning Park. Ms. Pyatt stated she has had things stolen from her porch, her car vandalized, garbage dumped in her yard, and a dog sicked on her daughter. She said she is worried about her safety as well as others. She said she is angry that city laws cannot force landlords to clean up properties they own. She asked council to come up with a plan to improve the neighborhood.
Mayor Oblock asked Mike Rickabaugh about the complaints received through his office. Mike Rickabaugh stated Nancy Martinez, nuisance violation inspector, has been working in the area since June to resolve violations. Ms. Pyatt stated she has a meeting with Nancy Martinez and Mike Kiggins, animal control officer, to walk through the neighborhood and look at the areas she is concerned with, but if the past is any indication, the properties only get cleaned up temporarily. Ms. Pyatt stated it is a continual problem.
Mayor Oblock asked Councilmen Tate and Knight to walk-through the neighborhood with him. He stated after the walk-through they would get together with public service staff and police department staff regarding this complaint. Councilmember Gilbert said she would like to be included in the walk-through. She said she drives by Elias Avenue frequently and is disgusted by the boarded up buildings, and the graffiti.
Councilman Shea stated the city of Green River is currently working on an urban renewal district. He said that process gives the city more teeth in dealing with problems such as these. He suggested someone attend those meetings to see how they are progressing. Steve said that is one of the ways Evanston was able to get their downtown back in shape. Councilman Tate stated Rock Springs is one of the only communities that does not have an urban renewal district.
Mrs. Marlene Demshar, owner of Demshar Upholstery and Drapery on Elias Avenue, speaking on behalf of herself and husband Tony Demshar, said their business has been open on Elias Avenue for 47 years, and the neighborhood has never been this bad. She invited council members to see what the dogs have done to her yard. She asked the council for help. Mrs. Demshar, referring to the dog that bit the postman, said dogs should not be allowed in this apartment because there is no yard and the apartment is small.
Neil Kourbelas, chief of police, stated animal control has been receiving complaints and they have extra patrol on Elias Avenue. He said that prior to the postman being bit, they had issued a warning to the owners of the dog. He said the dog was tied up in a way that it could get out onto the sidewalk. Chief Kourbelas stated 20 minutes prior to the postman being bit, animal control had been there looking for violations. He said after the bite, the animal was impounded and destroyed. Chief Kourbelas said there are problems on Elias and they are patrolling for violations. He said it is a frustrating thing for residents and enforcement. Chief Kourbelas stated 2002 Minutes they have taken care of the abandoned vehicle issues, he added there are other issues that need to be coordinated with weed and nuisance and the fire inspectors.
Councilman Cheese stated he has a problem with this type of dog running loose in neighborhoods. He added, he has a bigger problem with the person that would sic one of those dogs on another person. He said he believes it should be treated as threatening someone with a deadly weapon. Chief Kourbelas agreed, but added that the infraction has to be reported to the police. He stated there is case law nationwide that such violations are considered an assault with a deadly weapon. He said Mike Kiggins is a very dedicated employee but is frustrated with enforcement rules.
The manager of the apartments on the corner of Elias and Soulsby stated she is very concerned with the dog issues also. She said they have small children and are afraid to use the park. She said one of the dogs chased the children and then the owners took the dog inside the house before the officers arrived.
Tana Roberts, 507 G Street, said she has noticed the dog problem on Elias and they have the same problem on G Street. She said they have small children in their neighborhood also. She said she worries about someone being attacked by the stray dogs.
Ms. Pyatt suggested the council amend the dog ordinance to allow up to two dogs in each household within the city limits. Councilmember Kathy Gilbert agreed. Mayor Oblock stated they have been back and forth with this ordinance but they can look at it again. Ms. Pyatt said a pit bull is kept in a small dog house that he can barely turn around in. She asked the council to consider new laws regarding the inhumanity to animals also.
Mayor Oblock pledged they would continue to pursue the issues.
Homecoming Requests
Kristin Nimmo, student from the Rock Springs High School, on behalf of the student council asked the council to approve the homecoming parade route for Friday September 20. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Erin Smith, Rock Springs High School student asked the mayor to judge for the parade on Friday. Mayor Oblock accepted.
Mr. Silovich stated he has had a request for a bon fire at the old fairgrounds. Mayor Oblock stated there may be some problems with the bon fire request and the lighting of the RS. Chief Kourbelas stated there are new restrictions due to the drought. Councilmember Gilbert stated the current bans do not apply to incorporated areas. Mayor Oblock asked Dave Silovich to check with Paul Easter regarding the fire restrictions.
Springs Drive Concerns
Mrs. Marlene Demshar, 4076 Springs Drive, asked the council for a solution to the grass clippings that are being dumped on the side of the hill below College Court. She stated she is concerned that the clippings will catch on fire. Mike Rickabaugh stated they are aware of this problem and are working on a solution.
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Officers and Staff Reports
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for August, the Animal Control Report for August, the Health Insurance Fund Recap for August and the Financial Reports for August. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Ad Hoc Health Insurance Report
Councilman David Tate reported the request from the Senior Citizens Center for insurance coverage was turned over to the Ad Hoc Committee. He said the committee recommends denying this request as well as any future requests from outside entities. He stated their recommendation is supported by a letter from Bob Decker, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming. Councilman Tate moved to approve the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Joint Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported that the feasibility surveys for residents and businesses have been mailed. He said the information will be developing in the next few weeks.
Parks and Recreation Board
Action to be taken for a recommendation to establish a reduced rate for recreation facility use fees under Resolution 2002-115.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Shea moved to approve correspondence from the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce requesting their first quarter budgeted appropriation. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Councilmember Gilbert moved to amend the agenda to add Resolution 2002-141 and an addendum to the bills and claims. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment.
A&G Plumbing 110.00 AAA Sign Company 182.00 Abel, Kelly 13.00 Ace Hardware 5,560.36 Advanced Tele Systems 108.00 Airgas Intermountain 357.91 Alpine Office Supply 3,205.05 Alpine Property Management 483.00 2002 Minutes
American Red Cross 60.00 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Andrews, Tammy 37.00 Applegate, Sara 18.00 Arrowhead Properties 176.00 Atack, Mary 10.55 Auto Parts Unlimited 654.75 Bartolic, Rick 85.36 Bartsch, Joann 369.00 Beauchamp, Greg 29.60 Bennett's Paint and Glass 1,826.07 Bicentennial Apt Village 21,535.00 Big Nickle 58.00 Bike & Trike 20.00 Bill Lassiter, Examiner 189.60 Birch Construction 6,732.72 Bob's Plumbing 180.00 Brower Investments 935.00 Building Center 767.97 C.E.M. Maintenance 2,896.10 Callas, Lorna 350.00 Callas, Mike 176.00 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Carpenter Paper 135.78 Cart-Parts Inc. 46.55 Casper Star Tribune 1,440.00 Checker Auto Parts 3.02 Chemsearch 195.50 Christensen, Curt 13.66 City Auto Sales 980.04 Coastal Training Tech Corp 920.00 Computer Service Bureau, Inc. 2,000.00 Copyex, LLC 187.02 Corporate Card 1,737.66 Corporate Express 1,454.85 Country Club Apartments 585.00 Culligan Soft Water 137.50 Curley Toth & Sons 55.00 De-Mac Investments 257.00 Debernardi Construction Co. 1,521.00 2002 Minutes
Debernardi Construction Co. 169.00 Delco Western 37,219.00 Dept 58 3602703901 199.99 Dias, Teresa 300.00 Digital Select 99.99 Display Sales 3,382.80 Dreben, Leslie 13.00 Driftwood Properties 192.00 Eagle One Golf Products 848.45 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Falcon Pump & Supply 57.00 FNW of Rock Springs 7.24 Foremost Promotions 480.36 Fowler, Jodie 13.00 Franco, Patricia 18.00 G&K Services 2,584.13 Giberson, Harold 115.00 Goich, Nick & Tammy 10.41 Gomez, Hector and Corina 129.40 Granaas, Robert 4.16 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 19.00 H.W.P., Inc. 80.21 Hafey Properties 311.00 Hafner, Cynthia 502.30 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Heikes, Willis 0.08 Hilty, Laura 13.00 Holiday Inn 59.13 Howard Supply Co. 68.97 H T E, Inc. 5,101.85 Ice Skating Institute 295.00 Igloo Vikski 198.03 Imperial Apartments 963.00 Institute of Police Technology 550.00 Inter-Mountain Laboratories 200.00 Intermountain Record Center 160.00 Interstate Batteries 491.95 ICBO 195.00 J&V Enterprises, Inc. 1,095.50 2002 Minutes
Jackman Construction 76,101.58 JII Sales Promotion Assoc. 197.22 Jirdon Agri Chem Inc. 2,925.00 Joint Powers Water Board 321,690.08 King Construction 149,966.10 King Partners 199.00 Kourbelas, Neil 77.91 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 129.07 Lay, Walter Gene 167.00 Love, Jim 177.83 Maez, Marie 37.00 Mail Boxes Etc. #3042 65.99 McFadden Wholesale 3,944.58 McTee, Joe 139.72 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Meteor Marketing 14,162.93 Miller, Sheila 7.00 Missouri Turf Paint 599.25 Mitchell, Alike 37.00 Montrose County Sheriff's Office 800.00 Morcon Specialty, Inc. 477.67 Morris Costumes, Inc. 1,759.44 Mountain States Supply 1,112.99 Mountainaire Animal Supply 30.00 Mountainland Business Systems 23.90 Municipal Litigation Reporter 467.00 Newberg, Chuck & Stacie 8.72 Nickle Ridge Portables 90.00 Norman, Tabitha 12.00 Northern Tool & Equipment 268.34 Nutech Specialties 2,212.81 One Putt Golf Shop 3,551.14 Otteson, Heather 18.00 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 68,449.30 Padilla, Joseph 18.00 Pallesen Construction, Inc. 92,323.98 Pallesen Construction, Inc. 10,258.22 Pence, Louis & Micki 28.64 Perry, Joanna 37.00 2002 Minutes
Pirtz Construction 28,105.20 Postmaster 2,182.04 Prange, Audrey 13.00 Price Development 136.30 Price Development 136.73 Price Development 3,197.10 Price Development 125.32 Price Development 125.32 Questar Gas 774.13 Questar Infocomm, Inc. 125.00 Qwest 1,662.93 R.T. Rentals 145.00 Raehtz, Karen M. 82.97 Respond First Aid Systems 987.45 Rock Springs Block 4.35 Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce 9,062.50 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 111.53 Rock Springs Humane Society 69.31 Rock Springs Municipal Utility 69,411.21 Rock Springs True Value 1,244.45 Rock Springs Windustrial 428.59 Rockwell Automation 1,117.59 Rocky Mountain Service Bureau 253.03 Rocky Mountain Turf & Industrial 1,354.45 Rost, Marlene 7.00 Rowland, Richard or Shelly 6.24 Salt Lake Valve & Fitting 19.20 Se-Me 275.00 Sears Commercial One 339.99 Seibel, Alfred 52.15 Seyersdahl, Tina 25.00 Sherwin Williams 2,696.81 Shoshone Distributing, Inc. 111.25 Skillpath Seminars 199.00 Skyline Village 303.00 Smith, Jack 94.25 Smith, Jack 78.09 Soule, Samuel A. 18.50 Southwest Machine & Welding 375.00 Spirit Marketing Group 1,000.00 2002 Minutes
Springview Manor Apartments 486.00 Sterling Trucks of Utah 276.09 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Superior Welding Service 850.00 Sweetwater Cnty School District #1 203.14 Sweetwater Ford 403.22 Sweetwater Heights 124.00 Sweetwater Plumbing & Heating 468.75 Sweetwater Television 201.76 T Enterprises 404.24 Tarufelli Construction 18,500.00 Tenmast Corporation 231.00 The Network 126.00 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Travel Management Agency 1,633.50 Uinta Engineering 1,107.85 Union Telephone 108.34 United Parcel Service 47.53 Van Diest Supply Company 141.00 Vaughn's Plumbing 9,563.63 Verizon Wireless 75.53 Washam, Ellen 6.00 Water Environment Federation 181.00 Whisler Chevrolet Co. 55.87 Whited Flooring 4,775.00 Wild West Motorsports 411.11 Williams, John T. III 1.94 Williams, Shannon 9.88 Wittur, Inc. 160.95 Wyoming Assoc. of Municipalities 75.00 Wyo. Dept. of Revenue 35.15 Wyo. Dept of Transportation 986.06 Wyoming Taxpayers Assoc. 50.00 Wyoming Water Systems 1,875.80 Wyoming Water Assoc. 300.00 Wyoming Work Warehouse 837.50 Zep Manufacturing Co. 678.51 Zueck Transportation 1,035.23 2002 West Hug Annual Education 450.00 Total 1,041,041.54
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Report Checks for September 5
Aflac Insurance Employee Premiums 1,921.96 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,303.60 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 9,646.04 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 597.50 AFSCME Local #1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyoming Child Support Enforcement Child Support 3,511.48 RS Firefighter Assoc. #1499 Employee Dues 1,114.00 Circuit Court of The 3rd Judicial Dist. Employee Garnishment 64.02 Rocky Mountain Service Bureau Employee Garnishment 50.00 Clerk of District Court Employee Garnishment 96.97 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reimbursement 7,007.69 Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Employee Deductions 801.00 New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc. Employee Dues 216.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,001.82 United Way of Sweetwater County Employee Deductions 220.54 Wyoming Retirement System Fire Benefit city/emply 23,315.10 Wyoming Workers Comp Employee Benefits 17,181.00 Wyoming Workers Comp Work Restitution 59.45 Wyoming Retirement System Employee Benefits 83,005.63 Sweetwater Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 48,593.38 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 123,172.75 Total 323,696.61
September 5 Salaries $541,373.32
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the bills and claims for September 17 including the addendum and the September 5 salaries. Councilman Shea seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Horn asked why the patch repair work on Reed Street has not been completed. George McJunkin said the contractor has not been able to get to it yet.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
RESOLUTIONS 2002 Minutes
Coucilman Porenta moved to take Resolution 2002-115 off table. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmen Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Horn, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-115, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REDUCED RATE FOR RECREATION FACILITY USE FEES, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-115. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Mayor Oblock stated outside entities can set up a wellness program with the Rock Springs Recreation Department. Dave Silovich stated there are several programs available. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Thompson; opposed: Councilman Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion defeated.
Resolution 2002-137, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED IN THE RIMROCK WEST ADDITION, PHASE 2 SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, CONSISTING OF ELEVEN LOTS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING AND ACCEPTING CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SAME PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ROCK SPRINGS ORDINANCE SECTION 16-807, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-137. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Tate, Thompson, Horn, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-138, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002- 138. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Mayor Oblock informed Council that the NLC convention will be held in Salt Lake City this year. This presents an opportunity to see if membership in the league would be valuable to the city. He explained that rates to attend the convention are lower for members and will compensate for the membership dues. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Horn and Mayor Oblock; opposed: Councilman Thompson; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-139, A RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND TRANSFER BY QUITCLAIM DEED A PORTION OF THE DEWAR DRIVE FRONTAGE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-139. Seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Tate, Thompson and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-140, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO VACATE A PORTION OF ALLEY LOCATED EASTERLY OF BLOCK 14 OF THE PRAIRIE ADDITION WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-140. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried. 2002 Minutes
Resolution 2002-141, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CENTURY EQUIPMENT COMPANY OF 2030 SUNSET DRIVE, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,800.00 (SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-141. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-14, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-5 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF B-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONE), was read by title on second reading.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on October 1, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich, Colleen Peterson and Laura Crandall, city planner.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the September 17 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Four Wheel Mechanical Street Sweeper
Ameri-Tech Equipment Co Casper, WY $131,392.00
George McJunkin noted $140,000.00 was budgeted.
45 Sig Sauer P226 Handguns
GT Distributors, Inc. Austin, TX $31,360.50 Dave’s Denver, CO *
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* The amount bid by Dave’s was not disclosed for lack of a bid bond. Councilman Horn moved to reject the bid from Dave’s because of non compliance with bid specifications. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Street Paint Striping Project
Barnes Striping Lander, WY $13,286.74
Councilman Horn asked why Indo-American Engineering prepared specifications for the street striping project. George McJunkin explained the city intended to combine its bid offering with the county, but was too late for this year’s call. Since Indo-American had already prepared the county specifications, staff commissioned them to prepare a like package for the city. Councilman Horn questioned the fee Indo-American Engineering charged for their service. George stated 10-15 percent of the contract.
With the exception of Dave’s, all bids were accompanied with bid bonds. They were referred to the proper departments for review and recommendation at a future council meeting
PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Ms. Margaret Gibbons and Ms. Sharon Pribyl from the board of directors of the YWCA of Sweetwater County presented information about the programs and assistance they offer with an emphasis on domestic violence awareness. They thanked the city for the continued support of their programs. Mayor Oblock awarded a signed proclamation declaring October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They called upon all citizens to commemorate the occasion by participating in activities planned for YWCA’s Week Without Violence. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Intent to Vacate Portion of Alley Located Easterly of Block 14 of the Prairie Addition Filed by REV, Inc.
There were no comments during the public hearing. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-142.
Request to Amend Master Plan Map by Changing from Low Intensity Residential (LIR) and High Intensity Residential (HIR) to Commercial (C) Property on Foothill Boulevard Filed by United Pentecostal Church
Mr. Joe Dewester representing Reverend Sermon and the United Pentecostal Church asked the council to re-consider their request to amend the Master Plan by changing the designation of a parcel on Foothill Boulevard. Mr. Dewester explained that the church is interested in selling the land on the southeast corner of their property. He said if they could sell the property they would have the funds to finish constructing the church. He stated the church project is strictly volunteer labor and it is taking longer than anticipated, therefore, the cost has risen and they are not able to continue. Mr. Dewester stated the business proposed for the adjacent lot requires the zoning designation of Commercial. Councilman Tate responded that Mr. Dewester has been misinformed and that the prospective business would comply with a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) district. He said city staff has recommended the parcel be designated as such rather than the more expansive Commercial designation. Councilman Thompson stated 2002 Minutes his concerns with a Commercial zoning in a residential neighborhood. Councilmember Gilbert agreed that a Commercial designation would not be restrictive enough, she added they could end up with a lumber yard in a residential neighborhood. Councilman Thompson moved to continue the hearing so that Reverend Sermon may attend and listen to council concerns and consider their suggestions. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Amendment to the Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2003.
There were no comments made during the public hearing. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-144.
Proposals for Use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds
There were no comments made during the public hearing. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-146.
Application for Transfer of Ownership of Retail Liquor License Owned by Seaman, Inc. dba Dickies Golden Oldies Club to R&S Entertainment Corporation Under the Trade Name of Pilot Bar
There were no comments made during the public hearing. Councilman Horn moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
PETITIONS
There were no petitions to come before the council.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Shea moved to approve the recommendation from the Department of Public Services to reject the bid from Debernardi, Inc. to repair the damaged sewer line on Elk Street, because it was double the budgeted amount. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Gilbert moved to approve a letter sent to WYDOT requesting planning funds for the Elk Street College Drive Connector project. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Councilman Shea reported that the correspondence received from Sweetwater Television does not apply to the system that the Joint Powers Telecom Board is proposing, however they will take it into consideration. He said the results of the feasibility survey to run conduit to homes and businesses should be coming in soon, once finalized, they will move ahead to encourage economic growth into the community.
Councilman Horn stated the repairs on Reed Street are in progress and he thanked George McJunkin for his attention to the matter.
CORRESPONDENCE 2002 Minutes
Councilman Gilbert moved to approve the correspondence from the Women’s Club of Rock Springs in support of the televised council meetings, from Sweetwater Cable Television requesting panelists to present opposing views of the fiber optic project, and from Sweetwater County Board of Commissioners inviting city council and staff to a planning workshop. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment.
A-1 Electrical 211.33 Advanced Tele Systems 108.00 Albertsons Food Center 307.58 Allied Glass Service 101.36 Aspen Publishers, Inc. 238.16 Bennett's Paint and Glass 132.50 Big W Supplies 323.85 Birdie Bert Company 203.02 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming 26,260.60 Boevers, Clifford 105.30 Bridger Valley 1,751.87 Calamity Jayn's 125.00 Cameron 252.61 Car Dealer Supply, Inc. 168.95 Caswell International Corp. 195.00 CDW Government, Inc. 1,290.89 Center Street 66 Service 336.53 Chemsearch 321.68 City of Rock Springs Health Insurance 176,267.96 Communication Technologies 712.45 CPS Distributors, Inc. 797.47 Crow, Vincent 97.35 Crum Electric 1,178.01 Crystal Clean 2,877.00 Curley Toth & Sons 55.00 D.A.R.E. America 642.00 Dave's Appliance 120.00 Davies Aqua Chem 227.29 Delahoz, Connie 50.00 Dewey, Denise 200.00 Dimick, Elmer 150.00 Eicon 279.95 2002 Minutes
Ekwall, Robert 50.00 Electrical Connections 627.33 Electrical Service & Products FLLC 1,852.76 Emergency Medical Products, Inc. 392.70 Environmental Express LTD 1,298.00 Express One 1,018.32 Fedex 88.43 Ferrero Electric 565.35 FNW of Rock Springs 720.40 General Safety Equipment Co. 265.00 Gilbert, Kathy 325.90 Gilmartin, Harris & Assoc. 350.00 Global Equipment Co. 46.27 Hach Chemical 196.00 Hanks, Dave 231.00 High Security Lock & Alarm 1,531.25 Highmark Life Insurance Co. 688.32 H T E Inc. 23,480.75 Hubert, Doug 50.00 IBM-Maintenance 1,063.61 Imperial Apartments 405.00 Inkley's Camera 93.68 International Racquetball Tour 350.00 J. Wilcox Sales Co. 933.75 J&S Enterprises 672.00 Jirdon Agri Chemicals Inc. 1,580.00 John E Reid and Associates 790.00 Johnson, Joanna 375.00 Jones, Lee 82.07 Kaman Industrial Technologies 22.36 Keslar, Matt 228.28 KEVA, AM KEVA Country 300.00 Kone, Inc. 11,678.00 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 16.00 KSIT Radio 28.00 L&S Construction 694.65 LL Johnson Distributing 230.15 LN Curtis & Sons 565.72 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 3,952.55 Layos, Inc. 6,319.79 Lee Wayne Corporation 548.02 2002 Minutes
Lewis & Lewis, Inc. 8,295.32 Lewis Tree Service 40.00 LexisNexis Matthew Bender 514.58 Lincoln Highway Association 30.00 Lorimer, Ken 84.98 Macy's Truck Repair 517.15 Mail Boxes, Etc. #3042 34.25 McLeod USA 755.11 Millenium Jade of Wyoming 51.00 Morcon Speciality, Inc. 233.48 Murray Sandler Skate 130.75 Neve's Uniforms, Inc. 39.95 New Studio 158.34 Nickel Ridge Portables 742.50 Nutech Specialties 467.00 Oakridge Development, Inc. 26,709.47 Orester, Lynn 36.54 Orkin Pest Control 40.70 Pacheco, Dwane 26.25 Pacific Power & Light 5,141.72 Patrick & Co. 212.32 Pedens, Inc. 607.08 Pedri, Dave 225.00 Petty Cash-City Treasurer 115.53 Phone Directories Co. 550.00 Pitney Bowes 885.00 Pivic Insurance, Inc. 120.00 Plew, David 750.00 Plummer, Deborah 150.00 Polar Electro, Inc. 563.25 Police Regional Services Fund 525.00 Postage by Phone 1,200.00 Postmaster 370.00 Power Engineering Co. 444.76 Prevedel, Paul 8.92 Pro-Shade 160.00 Promaco, Inc. 120.51 Public Agency Training Council 250.00 Questar Gas 4,508.50 Qwest 4,061.59 Recycling Center 3,750.00 2002 Minutes
Rezko Auto & Truck Center 191.92 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 105.46 Rock Springs Auto Body 292.50 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 81.06 Rock Springs Humane Society 40.00 Rock Springs National Bank 47.54 Rock Springs Newspapers 6,893.15 Rock Springs Winnelson 6,062.81 Rocky Mountain Service Bureau 105.00 Rocky Mountain Turf & Industrial 594.18 Ron's Ace Rental 1,919.61 Safety Kleen 284.90 Sage Publications, Inc. 25.00 Schaeffer's Mfg Co. 875.66 Se-Me 149.00 Skyline Property Group LLC 324.00 Slagowski Concrete, Inc. 19,998.45 Smyth Printing 2,736.43 Soule, Debra 37.00 Sportime 93.91 Staks 24.00 Standard Plumbing 22.09 Sterling Communications 1,023.50 Strategic Supply 223.62 Superior Lumber 946.43 Sweetwater County Weed & Pest 206.38 Sweetwater County Health Dept. 288.00 Sweetwater County Solid Waste 2,729.08 Ted Thorsen 294.46 Tenmast Corporation 11,325.00 Terminix of Wyoming 50.00 The Network 300.00 Tire Den 3,471.79 Travel Management Agency 377.00 U.W. Freight 49.56 United Parcel Service 78.10 United States Welding 16.99 Univar USA, Inc. 343.75 Vaughn's Plumbing 1,880.54 Wal-Mart 1,962.68 Water Warehouse Commercial 287.84 2002 Minutes
Waterford Systems 571.00 Webb, Peggy 30.00 Webb, Regina 150.00 West Group Payment Center 2,747.95 Western Wyoming Community College 806.00 Wheatland Fire Equipment Co. 285.00 Wilkinson, Charles 200.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 WWQ & PCA 160.00 Wyoming Analytical Labs 190.00 Wyoming Rents LLC 12.50 Wyoming Sanitation 1,350.00 Wyoming State Bar 510.00 Zueck Transportation 464.40 Total 418,806.91
Report Checks for September 20
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions 464.91 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 85,126.50 Sweetwater Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 29,193.16 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,689.82 Total 117,474.39
September 20 Salaries $337,005.67
Councilman Shea moved to approve the bills and claims for October 1 and the September 20 salaries. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Televised Council Meetings
Ms. Shirley Cukale asked the council to remove the televised council meetings issue from table for consideration. She stated there are citizens who want to be involved but cannot attend council meetings. Councilman Porenta stated he has seen recent broadcasts of different forums and he is concerned with the quality of the audio and video. Councilman Knight stated, according to his research, the number of cameras used to video and the people to run them would be a major concern. Mayor Oblock stated that he would like city staff to be responsible for the camera work. Councilman Gilbert moved to remove televising the council meetings from table. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Thompson moved to approve televising the council meetings. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Mayor Oblock advised that the cost of a top-quality program will be approximately $10,000. Councilman Knight asked that the motion be amended to have staff meet with Al Carollo to get a recommendation on the number of cameras needed and that a resolution be drafted. The maker and second of the motion accepted the amendment. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Blaine Besso Benefit
Police Chief Neil Kourbelas stated he and Fire Chief Brad Sarff discussed the proposal brought forward by Traci O’Neal to close a portion of K Street for the Blaine Besso benefit and recommend approving the request. Shari Kumer stated they would like to include in the request that open containers be allowed within the closed area. Councilman Horn moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to amend the agenda to add Resolution 2002-148 and a request from the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center for a malt beverage permit. Seconded by Councilman Horn, when he asked that the motion include an executive session. Motion carried unanimously.
A request from the Police Department to hire two patrol officers was addressed under Resolution 2002-147.
Malt Beverage Permits
Councilman Shea moved to approve the request from Sweetwater County Events Complex for malt beverage permits for 16 events stated in a September 17 letter and a request from Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center for a malt beverage permit for the Oktoberfest on October 18 and 19 at the Events Complex. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. (Councilman Horn and Porenta abstained from voting on the Events Complex request.) Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-142, A RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND TRANSFER BY QUITCLAIM DEED A PORTION OF ALLEY LOCATED EASTERLY OF BLOCK 14 OF THE PRAIRIE ADDITION WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002- 142. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-143, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LATHROP EQUIPMENT CO., P.O. BOX 50690, CASPER, WY 82605, IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,648.00, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-143. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-144, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET REVISION TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2003, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-144. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following 2002 Minutes
voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-145, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A WAL- MART GOOD WORKS GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID GRANT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-145. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-146, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID GRANT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-146. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-147, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COPS UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID GRANT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-147. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Having accepted a budget revision and grant approval, Councilman Horn moved to amend the agenda to act on an item of new business at this time. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Tate moved to approve two additional police officer positions. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-148, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO ALTER DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRY CREEK SUBDIVISION PHASES 3, 4 AND 5, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-148. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-149, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BARNES STRIPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,286.74, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT OF BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-149. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES 2002 Minutes
Ordinance 2002-14, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-5 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF B-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONE), was read by title on third reading. Councilman Horn moved to approve Ordinance 2002-14. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:30 p.m. council adjourned to executive session. Council reconvened at 8:43 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on October 15, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich, and Lynette Griffith, police commander.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the October 1 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:05 p.m. council adjourned to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Council reconvened at 7:26 p.m. No action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Dave Hanks from the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Marko Rubeck, a local businessman, honored outstanding individuals who have made a positive impact on the community.
Mr. Rubeck presented framed photographs of the “giant flag” on Dewar Drive to Mrs. Percy Barrier and Mrs. Rosita McJunkin. Mrs. Barrier approached the council in April 2001 for support and funding to erect the flag. Mrs. McJunkin made and sold 4,000 patriotic lapel pins after 9/11 and donated the proceeds to the firemen in New York City. 2002 Minutes
Mr. Rubeck also presented the city with a framed photograph of the flag and asked that it be displayed in the council chambers. Mayor Oblock thanked Mr. Rubeck. He also noted that neither of the women honored tonight were born or raised in Rock Springs but are always involved in community projects.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Request to Amend Master Plan Map by Changing from Low Intensity Residential (LIR) and High Intensity Residential (HIR) to Commercial (C) Property on Foothill Boulevard Filed by United Pentecostal Church (continued from 10/1/02 meeting)
Reverend Sermon from the United Pentecostal Church asked the council to reconsider their request to amend the Master Plan by changing the designation of a parcel on Foothill Boulevard. He explained he is aware that council is more receptive to a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning but the church is interested in selling a portion of their land and feels Commercial zoning is better for the area. He explained Foothill is an arterial street and not practical for residential development. He said there will always be heavy traffic on Foothill regardless of the zoning. He opined it would be a benefit to the community and better use of the land to change the zoning to Commercial for future economic development.
Mrs. Barbara Wagner, 316 Polk, objected to amending the Master Plan. She said there are homes and schools in the neighborhood and she is opposed to amending the Master Plan Map to allow for Commercial zoning in this area. Mrs. Mary Manatos, 321 College Lane, stated she is a member of the United Pentecostal Church and is in favor of amending the Master Plan. She stated that B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning offers 11 different types of businesses and B-2 (Community Business) offers 106. She said the church would like to sell the land to a business that would enhance the community and be compatible with the other property owners. She said residential developers are not interested in this property.
Councilman Thompson stated Foothill is a collector street for all the residential traffic in the area, and he does not want to see a lumber yard or a pipe yard in the area. Councilmember Gilbert agreed. She said Commercial zoning is not restrictive enough. She added the request by the United Pentecostal Church does not meet the findings of fact required to change the Master Plan.
Councilman Knight moved to approve the request to amend the Master Plan Map by changing from Low Intensity Residential (LIR) and High Intensity Residential (HIR) to Commercial (C) property on Foothill Boulevard filed by United Pentecostal Church. Seconded by Council Porenta. The following voted in favor: Councilman Shea, Horn, Knight, and Porenta; opposed: Councilman Cheese, Thompson, Tate, Gilbert and Mayor Oblock. Motion defeated.
PETITIONS
Request from Fleming dba Jubilee for a One-Year Extension of non-Operational Retail Liquor License #23
Councilman Knight moved to approve the request from Fleming dba Jubilee for a one- year extension of non-operational retail liquor license #23. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Minutes
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Shea moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for September, the Animal Control Report for September, the Nuisance Violation Quarterly Report, the Health Insurance Fund Recap for September and the Financial Reports for September. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Joint Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported the preliminary results of the feasibility survey to run conduit to homes and businesses are looking favorable for the JPTB. He said the final report will be available soon. He announced a forum is tentatively scheduled on November 14 for representatives from Sweetwater Television and JPTB to present opposing views of the project.
CORRESPONDENCE
Claim for Sewer Backup
Mayor Oblock referred a sewer backup claim from Dana Provence to staff and they will report their findings to council at a future meeting.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment.
A-1 Electrical 3,330.00 Abel, Kelly 13.00 Ace Hardware 4,420.45 Advanced Tele Systems 108.00 Airgas Intermountain 257.81 Albertsons Food Center 82.42 Allen, Tom 38.23 Alpine Office Supply 2,168.93 Alpine Property Management 483.00 AM Leonard, Inc. 68.48 American Red Cross 54.00 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Arnold Law Offices 595.00 Arrowhead Properties 176.00 AT&T 5.59 Atco International 277.40 Auto Parts Unlimited 305.26 B&B Lewis, Inc. 272.00 2002 Minutes
Baker, Brenda 23.37 Bartsch, Joann 369.00 Beardsley, Marc 20.00 Bennett's Paint and Glass 268.12 Bicentennial Apartment Village 22,579.00 Bill's Window Cleaning 850.00 Birch Construction 12,478.00 Books West LLC 32.76 Brower Investments 1,231.00 Building Center 241.04 Callas, Lorna 350.00 Callas, Mike 176.00 Campbell's Plumbing 1,645.48 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Carpenter Paper 375.40 Casper Star Tribune 360.00 Century Equipment Company 491.75 Checker Auto Parts 62.67 Christiansen, Curtis 12.88 City Auto Sales 1,219.95 City Fire & Safety Equipment 684.25 Collins, Michael 500.00 Communication Technologies 272.50 Compumaster 1,294.00 Computer Service Bureau, Inc. 14,065.44 Copier and Supply, Co. 26.00 Copyex 727.22 Corporate Card 3,013.76 Corporate Express 356.38 Country Club Apartments 585.00 Crystal Clean 11,070.00 Culligan Soft Water Service 84.00 Datlich, Eveyln 12.48 Datlich, Mrs. Joe 7.66 Datlich, Mrs. Joe 12.48 Davisco 360.00 De-Mac Investments 257.00 DeKrey, Dane 60.00 Delco Western 2,847.00 Dell Marketing 1,590.52 2002 Minutes
Digital Select 129.97 Doak, James 2.88 Downtown Research & Development 167.00 Dreben, Leslie 13.00 Driftwood Properties 192.00 Dudic, Tina 15.90 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Entranco, Inc. 2,593.50 Equifax Credit Information 5.00 Estate Magnetti 5.07 Express One 2,100.28 Family Vision Clinic 240.00 Fastenal Co. 608.77 Fedex 109.48 Ferrero Electric 1,695.26 Finn, Ryan or Sandy 94.00 FNW of Rock Springs 427.71 Fox Funeral Home 200.00 Franco, Patricia 18.00 G&K Services 3,022.84 Giberson, Harold 115.00 Global Equipment Co 342.95 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 37.00 Hafey Properties 311.00 Hager, Lance 100.00 Hale, Anthony Sr. 100.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 High Security Lock and Alarm 135.00 Hilty, Laura 13.00 Howard Supply Co. 105.50 Humane Society University 30.00 Hydro Engineering, Inc. 104.11 IMLA 565.00 Imperial Apartments 1,185.00 In the Swim 235.84 Infinity Power & Controls 900.00 Insulation, Inc. 2,072.00 Intermountain Record Center 20.00 Iowa State Press 131.97 2002 Minutes
Jackman Construction 12,428.54 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 160.00 Joint Powers Water Board 205,121.32 Kauchich, Janet 329.99 Kelley's Shoes 125.00 King Construction 41,803.20 King Partners 199.00 Knudsen Asphalt Maintenance 891.83 Kopy Korner 119.39 KRKK-AM/KQSW FM Radio 300.00 LL Johnson 4,500.00 LN Curtis & Sons 196.48 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 158.50 Laver, Melissa 100.00 Lawson Products, Inc. 44.12 Lay, Walter Gene 167.00 Leak, Larry 0.10 Lewis Tree Service 1,190.00 LexisNexis Matthew Bender 468.50 Lyon Network Services 2,555.00 Macy's Truck Repair 1,097.02 Maez, Marie 37.00 Mail Boxes Etc #3042 31.01 Malo, Mary 52.29 Maric Sales 2,676.20 Maska US, Inc. 1,498.40 McCurtain Motors 67.72 McFadden Wholesale 3,900.31 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Meteor Marketing 12,181.17 Metz, Andy 80.00 Miller, Sheila 7.00 Mitchell, Alike 37.00 Morcon Specialty, Inc. 324.78 Mountain Mapping & Supply 97.00 Mountain States Supply 686.16 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 120.00 Murray Sandler Skate 34.80 Myers, Jessica 15.00 NADA Appraisal Guides 160.00 2002 Minutes
National Fire Protection Assoc. 492.25 Nieto, Alicia 34.00 Nutech Specialties 574.90 Old Dominion Brush 1,057.98 One Putt Golf Shop 48.25 Otteson, Heather 18.00 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 PP&L 51,323.66 Pacific Steel-Recycling 121.00 Padilla, Joseph 18.00 Pallesen Construction 21,455.17 Pallesen Construction 193,096.54 Partial To Green Landscaping 2,640.00 Peden's Inc. 697.10 Perry, Joanna 37.00 Petty, Marie 110.00 Pivic Insurance 61.00 Postmaster 2,192.60 Prange, Audrey 13.00 Price Development 125.25 Questar Gas 1,092.30 Questar Infocomm, Inc. 125.00 Qwest 1,718.78 Qwest-Dex The Directory Source 53.31 RT Rentals 145.00 Race Partnership 3,000.00 Radio Shack 89.98 Robbins, Dusty 100.00 Robinson, Tim 20.75 Rock Springs Auto Body 292.50 Rock Springs Coca Cola 7.00 Rock Springs Humane Society 38.83 Rock Springs Municipal Utility 54,528.43 Rock Springs Newspapers 19.23 Rock Springs True Value 8,601.90 Rock Springs Winnelson 903.46 Rocky Mountain Turf & Industrial 779.08 Ron's Ace Rental 1,072.02 Rost, Marlene 11.00 2002 Minutes
Rutherford, Kris 18.00 Safety Supply & Sign Co. 267.38 Santhanawit, Kalaya 18.00 Schumacher, Jon 52.00 Sears Commercial One 424.88 Seyersdahl, Tina 25.00 Silovich, David 552.54 Sirchie Laboratories 3,270.00 Skyline Property Group LLC 676.00 Skyline Village 303.00 Slagowski Concrete Inc. 5,196.03 Smiley's, Inc. 345.84 Southwest Machine & Welding 60.00 Spa World 2,661.60 Sportime 168.50 Stark, Theresa 362.89 Stat Medical 71.90 Sterling Communications 1,845.00 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Superior Lumber 7,012.64 Sweetwater County Health Dept. 84.00 Sweetwater Ford 676.59 Sweetwater Heights 124.00 Sweetwater Plumbing & Heating 15.95 Sweetwater Television 164.58 Thatcher Co. 6,603.06 The Network 147.50 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Tiller, Sheila 13.00 Tournament Sports 45.80 Trans Equipment & Supply 95.00 Travel Management Agency 796.50 TRI/Environmental Inc. 326.10 True West Publishing 189.00 Turf Equipment and Irrigation 278.06 US Identification Manual 82.50 US Tech 739.25 Union Telephone 92.75 Unique Crafters Co 118.50 Unisen, Inc. 22.96 2002 Minutes
United Parcel Service 61.50 United States Golf Assoc. 18.00 United States Welding, Inc. 33.95 UW/Critical Incident Management 145.00 V-1 Oil Co. 13.61 Vaughn's 701.03 Verizon Wireless 1,647.82 WAM/WCCA Joint Oversight Board 2,500.00 Weidle, Karen 100.00 Western Wyoming Community College 254.00 Wetco, Inc. 1,217.99 Whisler Chevrolet Co. 41.02 Widdison Turbine Service LLC 1,463.51 Wilson, Chris or Jennifer 100.00 Wisco 495.95 WWQ & PCA 320.00 Wyo Dept of Revenue & Tax 364.22 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,787.80 Wyoming Work Warehouse 249.15 Yellow Pages, Inc. 99.00 Total 797,841.66
Report Checks for October 4
Aflac Insurance Employee Premiums 1,921.96 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,306.40 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 9,646.04 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 670.00 AFSCME Local $1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyoming Child Support Child Support 3,468.16 Enforcement RS Firefighter Assoc. #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 Sweetwater County Court Employee Garnishments 311.26 Clerk of District Court Employee Garnishment 112.12 City of Rock Springs Misc. 110.98 Deduction/Pendergast RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS 6,652.66 Reimbursement Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Employee 813.00 Deductions New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc. Employee Dues 216.00 2002 Minutes
UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,001.82 United Way of Sweetwater Cnty Employee Deductions 220.54 Wyoming Retirement System Fire Benefit city/emply 22,799.25 Wyoming Workers Comp Employee Benefits 16,640.44 Wyoming Workers Comp Work Restitution 64.84 Wyoming Workers Comp Volunteer Program 18.29 Wyoming Retirement System Employee Benefits 48,873.57 Wyoming Retirement System Law Enforcement 34,908.90 Sweetwater Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 45,440.71 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 120,701.20 Total 317,878.82
October 4 Salaries $533,131.93
Councilman Gilbert moved to approve the bills and claims for October 15 and the October 4 salaries. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to come before council.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Shea moved to amend the agenda to add a request from Ted’s Supper Club for a liquor catering permit for the Cowboys Against Cancer Banquet on November 2 at the Events Complex. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Porenta moved to approve the request from the Public Services Department to call for bids for five vehicles for various departments. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve the request from the 2002 Capitol Holiday Tree Committee to close South Main Street between C and F Streets on November 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the holiday tree presentation. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the request from the Parks and Recreation Department to sell a 1979 Chevrolet ¾ ton long bed pickup truck to the Rock Springs Housing Authority Resident Council. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve the request from Ted’s Supper Club for a liquor catering permit for the Cowboys Against Cancer Banquet on November 2 at the Events Complex. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-150, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FROM PATRICIA E. ANSELMI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING A SEWER MAIN ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve 2002 Minutes
Resolution 2002-150. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. The following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-151, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN UPDATED EDITION OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS SUBSIDENCE RISK MAP AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO ACCEPT SAID MAP ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-151. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. The following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried. Mayor Oblock said staff will continue to work toward removing more properties from the subsidence risk map.
Resolution 2002-152, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH AMERI-TECH EQUIPMENT COMPANY OF CASPER, WYOMING IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,302.00 AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS was read by title. Mr. McJunkin explained that the bid did not include non-specified items in the amount of $3910.00. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-152 to include bid price of $131,392.00 plus $3,910.00 for non-specified items. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. The following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-153, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC., P.O. BOX 16080, AUSTIN, TX 78761, IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,360.50, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-153. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. The following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-154, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2002-2003 COLLECTIVE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS AND THE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1499, I.A.F.F., AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID ADDENDUM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-154. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. The following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-155, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN TO THE OWNER OF CASTLE DIAMOND & DESIGN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO DISBURSE SAID FUNDS CONTINGENT UPON THE EXECUTION OF ALL PROPER LEGAL DOCUMENTATION was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve 2002 Minutes
Resolution 2002-155. Seconded by Councilman Shea. The following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
There were no ordinances to come before council.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
XX21 (11/5/02)
City council met in regular session on November 5, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Councilmember Kathy Gilbert. Department heads present included Vince Crow, Neil Kourbelas, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, Dave Silovich, Colleen Peterson and Paul Kauchich, city engineer.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the October 15 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Five Vehicles-Various Departments
Sweetwater Ford Rock Springs, WY $105,527.42 • Holiday Motors Cheyenne, WY $ 14,987.00 Fremont Motors Lander, WY $110,974.00 McCurtain Motors Rock Springs, WY $108,340.00
• Holiday Motors bid on only one of the five vehicles.
Housing Insurance Coverage-Fire and Extended, Comprehensive General Liability, Boiler and Machinery
Wyoming Financial Rock Springs, WY Fire and Extended $ 32,521.00 Comprehensive General Liability $ 8,500.00 Boiler and Machinery Incl. Deductible $ 5,000.00
All bids were accompanied with bid bonds. They were referred to the proper departments for review and recommendation at a future council meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
Creation of Ad Hoc Committee for Structural Nuisance and Weed Abatement 2002 Minutes
Mayor Oblock announced that he would like to create an ad hoc committee in the future to address structural nuisance and weed abatement concerns and problems.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Request to Amend Zoning Map by Changing Parcel on Blair Avenue from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to B-2 (Community Business)
Mr. Kenneth W. Reed asked the council to consider a request to amend the zoning map by changing a parcel on Blair Avenue from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to B-2 (Community Business). He stated the change to a single zone is necessary in order to develop the land. Mayor Oblock asked if Planning and Zoning has approved the request. Mr. Rickabaugh acknowledged P&Z had approved the request and explained that the re-zoning would be in compliance with the Master Plan. Action to be taken on third reading of Ordinance 2002-15.
PETITIONS
Pat Robbins-Request to Schedule Public Hearing
Ms. Robbins, director of SWEDA, reported that two local businesses want to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds for technical assistance grants. The guidelines state the municipality in which they reside have to pass a resolution supporting the applications. She asked the council to schedule a public hearing and a resolution in support of the applications for the November 19 council meeting.
Ms. Robbins said that Curley Toth and Sons has a patent on a mesh vest that cools the body temperature of people who work in industrial and high heat environments. They are applying for the grant in order to develop a web page to promote the product and finalize the prototype. She said Curly Toth and Sons will employee three to five new people.
Ms. Robbins said Moneyhun Welding has patented a device that reduces the emissions from the flares that burn off excess gas in the oil and gas fields. She said the current flares control 40-70% emissions and the new device has proven to be effective in controlling 99.9% emissions. They are applying for the grant in order to do a market analysis. She said the optimistic projection is 50 new full time jobs.
Councilman Porenta moved to approve the request for a public hearing and a resolution in support of the two applications. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Robbins invited the council to the Rock Springs Chamber Retreat on November 15.
Michael Wilder-Request to Pledge for Matching Funds for 2002 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG)
Mr. Michael Wilder, director of Juvenile Probation, asked the council to participate in the 2002 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG). He stated the allocation for Rock Springs is $40,976.00 which requires $4,553.00 in matching funds from the city of Rock Springs. Mr. Wilder explained his office services 80 youth at this time and the program does have an 2002 Minutes
impact. The grant would allow more face-to-face contacts per week with high risk kids. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-157.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Modifications to Blair Avenue Cedar Fence
Mr. Paul Kauchich, city engineer, explained that concerns have been expressed in regard to the visibility of pedestrians, bikes and skate boarders by the truck traffic leaving Bunning Pipe Yard on Blair Avenue. He stated the fence restricts the view at the approaches and staff has recommended that 75 feet of the fence be modified in 25 foot tiers on each side of the approach, since there was no objection by council, Mayor Oblock directed staff to move forward as recommended.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Joint Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported the results of the feasibility study will be reviewed at the JPTB meeting on November 7 in Green River. He said a telecommunications forum is scheduled on November 13 in the Rock Springs Chambers. Sweetwater Television and national experts will present opposing views of the fiber to the home and fiber to the business project. Also, results of the feasibility study will be explained by survey specialists from Strategy Research Institute.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment.
A&G Plumbing 45.00 A-1 Electrical 72.00 AAA Sign Company 30.00 Accuquest Corporation 145.00 Advanced Hydraulics 106.48 Airgas Intermountain 719.11 Albertsons Food Center 26.99 Alpine Office Supply 199.99 American Red Cross 29.50 Arnold Law Offices 487.50 Arrowstar 1,730.21 ARS Sand and Gravel, LLC 1,080.20 Atlas Pen & Pencil Corporation 403.41 Barnes & Noble, Inc. 23.50 Barnes Striping 11,922.95 Barto, Louis 500.00 Bartsch, Joann 28.00 2002 Minutes
Big Nickel 66.05 Big W Supplies 56.75 Bingham, Annette 27.02 Birch Construction 23,263.81 Blue Cross Blue Shield 26,322.44 Boevers, Clifford 97.35 Boyle Equipment Co. 787.56 Brower Investments 495.00 Building Center 1,663.56 CEM Maintenance 78.49 Cable Plus 436.17 Campbells Plumbing 85.95 Carpenter Paper 153.40 CDW Government, Inc. 70.60 Center Street 66 Service 42.00 Central States Fire Apparatus 41.01 Chakor Publishing 350.00 Checker Auto Parts 164.62 City of Rock Springs 177,372.14 Communication Technologies 325.25 Computime, Inc. 470.50 Copier & Supply 360.00 Copyex, LLC 85.00 Crow, Vincent 193.05 Cummins Intermountain 63.56 Curley Toth & Sons 756.66 Custom Cage 1,645.00 Dell Marketing 2,852.20 Delong, Mark B 2,253.99 Dewey, Denise 220.00 Digital Select 99.99 Diversified Inspections 1,398.75 Downtown Idea Exchange 167.00 Driftwood Properties 22.00 Dye, Frank 27.51 Eagle Uniform 396.11 Easton Sports 1,183.52 Eicon 64.95 Electrical Connections 1,111.70 Emergency Medical Products, Inc. 189.72 Falcon Pump Supply 251.79 2002 Minutes
Ferrero Electric 6,122.50 Forsgren Associates 111,686.57 Gopher Sports Equipment 1,726.01 Grayson Enterprises, Inc. 307.63 Green River Star 129.00 HWP, Inc. 15.97 Hach Chemical 799.33 Harris, Albert 500.00 High Desert Polaris 5,662.00 High Security Lock & Alarm 912.00 Highmark Life Insurance Co. 693.75 H T E, Inc. 1,484.12 Indo-American Engineering 3,706.66 Industrial Chem Labs 106.11 Inkley's Camera 25.78 Inter-Mountain Laboratories 65.00 ICBO 195.00 J.P. Cooke Co. 41.98 J. Wilcox Sales Co. 730.92 James Brothers 5,173.00 Jenson Co. 396.22 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 88.00 K Mart 81.06 Killam Gas Burner, Co. 157.30 Knudsen Asphalt 800.00 Kopy Korner 116.83 Kwik Clean 250.00 L & S Construction 2,769.17 L N Curtis & Sons 278.10 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 333.14 Layos, Inc. 4,099.42 Lewis & Lewis, Inc. 45,378.85 Lewis Tree Service 1,075.00 LexisNexis Matthew Bender 1,424.60 Lorimer, Ken 41.52 McLeod USA 722.26 MDS Harris, 224.10 Meadow Gold Dairies 872.06 Melodairies 150.00 Memorial Hospital 135.00 Morcon Speciality, Inc. 369.60 2002 Minutes
Mountain Mapping & Supply 75.00 Mountain States Supply 293.77 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 114.85 National Communications 295.00 National Fire Protection Assoc. 135.00 National Recreation & Parks Assoc. 160.00 New Studio 73.47 Nicholas & Co., Inc. 508.68 Nickel Ridge Portables 923.00 Nu-Tech Specialties 1,870.42 Oakridge Development, Inc. 36,912.87 Pacific Power & Light 18,121.80 Pacific Utility Equipment Co. 208.44 Palmer, Jerry 200.00 Parr, Monetta 49.98 Pavement Marking Service 873.00 Peden's, Inc. 54.67 Performance Overhead Doors, Inc. 550.60 Pivic Insurance, Inc. 1,184.50 Plummer, Deborah 150.00 PMS Custom Screen Printing 972.00 Postage By Phone 700.00 Void Check (37.00) Pro-Tech 1,485.00 Publishers Group 409.85 Questar Gas 6069.99 Quinlan Publishing 76.76 Qwest 5,285.65 Race Partnership 3,000.00 Reese, Leland 88.66 Reliable Hockey 59.70 Respond First Aid 577.69 Robinson, Tim 65.00 Rock Springs Block 937.50 Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce 1,062.00 Rock Springs Hide & Fur 6.59 Rock Springs Newspapers 4,163.69 Rock Springs Recycling Center 3,750.00 Rock Springs Windustrial 54.91 Rock Springs Winnelson, Co. 2,580.93 Rocky Mountain Service Bureau 150.45 2002 Minutes
Rocky Mountain Turf & Industrial 530.81 Safax 429.00 Sears Commercial One 26.97 Shaw, Laurie 400.00 Sherwin Williams 884.92 Short, Greg 685.00 Six States Distributors 61.01 Skillpath Seminars 1,323.00 Skyline Property Group 352.00 Slagowski Concrete, Inc. 9,997.80 Smyth Printing 773.65 Spike Nashbar 270.50 Stewart, Blair or Lisa 1,011.00 Strategic Supply 513.64 Sullivan, Liz 22.00 SWEDA 7,614.10 Sweetwater County Clerk 4,779.00 Sweetwater County Health Dept. 120.00 Sweetwater County Treasurer 1,973.25 Sweetwater Plumbing & Heat 73.50 Sweetwater Television 279.90 T. Enterprises 843.00 Tarufelli, Lisa 379.20 Terramed International, Inc. 12.00 The Network 300.00 Tire Den, Inc. 1,421.33 Tom's Wyoming Glass 184.62 Tournament Sports 1,405.75 Trinity Lutheran Church 2,240.00 US Tech, Inc. 1,129.25 Ubet Wireless 3.60 Uinta Engineering and Survey 3,295.25 United Parcel Service 70.55 United Service and Sales 4,460.00 Van Diest Supply Co. 501.00 Vaughn's Plumbing 2,627.18 Verizon Wireless 1,413.90 Vipor Indoor Air 2,445.78 Wal Mart 4,050.65 Wamco Lab, Inc. 175.00 Webb, Regina 150.00 2002 Minutes
West Group Payment Center 2,226.45 Western Wyoming Beverage 239.60 Western Wyoming Community College 227.00 Wheatland Fire Equipment, Co. 1,564.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 Wisco 828.12 Wolverine Distributing 188.37 WCBO 20.00 WCBO 200.00 Wyoming Dept. Transportation 111.25 Wyoming Sanitation 450.00 Zep Manufacturing, Inc. 394.01 Zueck Transportation 4,784.20 Total 627,934.10
Report Checks for October 20
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions 302.80 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 81,519.97 Sweetwater Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 27,692.70 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,800.20 Total 112,315.67
October 18 Salaries $326,730.45
Councilman Shea moved to approve the bills and claims for November 5 and the October 18 salaries. Seconded by Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sewer Backup Claim Filed by Dana Provence
Mayor Oblock stated the claim filed by Dana Provence regarding a sewer back up has come back from the insurance adjuster, he referred the claim to the Water and Sewer Committee for consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Knight moved to approve the request from the Finance Department to revise fixed asset capital depreciation levels to $2,000 for equipment and $15,000 for land, buildings and improvements to land other than buildings to meet Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB34) Statement 34 compliance requirements. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Knight moved to approve the request from the Police Department to apply for a 2003 Wyoming Health and Substance Abuse Grant for the purpose of enforcing underage drinking laws. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Minutes
Councilman Shea moved to approve the request from the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for Joint Travel and Tourism Grants for the “Shoot-Out in the Springs” youth basketball tournament and the “Drop-In Hockey” tournament. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the request from 2002 Capitol Holiday Tree Committee to close Broadway between A and C Streets and B Street from Broadway to Second Street on November 20 between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in lieu of closing South Front for the Capitol Holiday Tree presentation. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve the request from Black Rock, Inc. for a liquor catering permit for the Fourth Annual Biker’s Ball on November 9 at the Events Complex. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to amend the agenda to add a request from the Parks and Recreation Department to hold a free day and membership drive. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Thompson asked for clarification of the request. Mr. Silovich said a member who purchases a membership on December 7 will receive a free month for a new member or a member who has been inactive for three months. He explained the intention is to encourage new memberships. Councilman Thompson moved to approve the request from the Parks and Recreation Department to hold a free day at the Family Recreation Center along with a membership drive on December 7. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-156, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES AGREEMENT FOR YEAR 2003 WITH THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (WYDOT), AND THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002- 156. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Councilman Porenta asked about the location of the path. Mr. Kauchich said the path will continue south at the intersection of Signal Drive and Foothill Boulevard and continue half way to Stagecoach Boulevard. Mr. Silovich asked about the safety of bike travel going against the traffic on Foothill Boulevard. Chief Kourbelas said there is a separation between the road and the bike path and it should not be a concern. The following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-157, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES AND THE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR A TOTAL ALLOCATION OF $40,976.00 IN 2002 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-157. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. The following voted in favor: 2002 Minutes
Councilman Horn, Knight, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-158, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH IBM, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-158. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. The following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Councilman Horn moved to withdraw Resolution 2002-159 from the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Knight. The following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-160, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUEBIRD SOFTWARE, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-160. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. The following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-161, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING TAKE-HOME VEHICLES, was read by title. Councilman Shea asked for clarification of the resolution. Mayor Oblock explained that the Director of Engineering and Operations was erroneously left off the list and the Recreation Director has evening and weekend duties that require a take-home vehicle. Mr. Silovich stated the Parks Superintendent was admitted previously and also is not on the list. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-161 adding the Director of Engineering and Operations, the Recreation Program Director and the Parks Superintendent. Seconded by Councilman Knight. The following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-162, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF ($873.00) WITH PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICE, LLC, OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-162. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. The following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-163, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF ($2,400.00) WITH CURLEY TOTH AND SONS, HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, P.O. BOX 6140, ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO INSTALL DRYER VENTS AT THOMPSON HEIGHTS AND CENTURY SQUARE, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve 2002 Minutes
Resolution 2002-163. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. The following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-164, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET REVISION SUBMITTED BY THE SUPERVISOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S SECTION 8 PROGRAM BICENTENNIAL VILLAGE 11, PROJECT WY99-0019-001 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 20, 2003, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-164. Seconded by Councilman Shea. The following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-165, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SALE OF A 1979 CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCK VIN #CCL249F362481 BY THE CITY OF ROCK SPRING’S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO THE RESIDENT COUNCIL OF THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to table Resolution 2002-165 pending advertising of a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. The following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock; absent Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-15, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) AND I-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF B-2 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS ZONE), was read by title on first reading. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on November 19, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad 2002 Minutes
Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich, Colleen Peterson and Cliff Boevers, assistant city attorney.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the November 5 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMENDATIONS
Mayor Oblock presented a plaque to Dwane Pacheco in appreciation of ten years of service and thanked him for his commitment and dedication. Mayor Oblock stated Sergeant Pacheco has actually been employed for over 12 years, however he was called to service at Hill Air Force Base after 9/11 and just recently returned to receive his plaque.
Mayor Oblock presented a certificate of commendation to Laurie McNalley for having been chosen by her peers in the Police Department as civilian employee of the quarter. Mayor Oblock praised her for her diligent work to upgrade the evidence department. Mrs. McNalley implemented a new system that aids in the immediate and efficient identification of property and a more effective tracking method for evidentiary items. Mayor Oblock thanked her for her service.
APPOINTMENTS
Council president Porenta presented the mayoral appointments of Rita Steinbreck to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Sandy McCormick and Bob Nelson to the Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board and Nick Collura to the Library Board.
Councilman Shea moved to accept the appointment of Rita Steinbreck to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, and Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to accept the appointment of Sandy McCormick to the Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson and Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to accept the appointment of Bob Nelson to the Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Councilman Horn questioned the legality of the appointment, by referencing Resolution 1991-116. He argued that the joint powers agreement adopted by the resolution requires a board member to be a resident of the city of Rock Springs, the city of Green River, the town of Superior or the town of Wamsutter. It also requires that members should be comprised of representatives from the travel and tourism industry. Mr. Horn stated Mr. Nelson does not meet these requirements and moved to table the recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Mayor Oblock explained that Mr. Nelson resides in the outskirts of Rock Springs, he is the Museum Coordinator and a member of the Chamber of Commerce which both promote travel and tourism to Rock Springs. He stated the city attorney has approved the appointment. Councilmember Gilbert stated the museum is absolutely part of travel and tourism and Mr. Nelson has been instrumental in marketing the museum. Councilman Horn advised that since the inception of the board in 1991 membership has been a balance of representatives from the motel lodging business and retail sales. He said Greg Bailey; owner of McDonald’s, is the member whose term has expired, and the position should be 2002 Minutes
replaced by someone with the same interests so no one has the majority say on their programs. Mayor Oblock apprised he appoints people who will serve the position well along with promoting the city of Rock Springs. Upon roll call the following voted in favor of tabling the recommendation: Councilman Thompson, Porenta, and Horn; opposed: Tate, Shea, Cheese, Gilbert, Knight. Motion defeated. Upon roll call the following voted in favor of accepting the appointment of Bob Nelson to the Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Tate, Shea and Cheese; opposed: Councilman Horn and Thompson. Motion carried.
Councilman Knight moved to approve the appointment of Nick Collura to the Library Board. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert and Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
All appointments confirmed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amendment to Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2003
Mr. Robert Tiede, 326 H Street, spoke in opposition to the budget amendment for an additional $4,900 in the Police Department, Fire Department and Special Projects. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-167.
Request for Citizen Input on Applications for Technical Assistance Grants Offered by CDBG Administered through the Wyoming Business Council
Pat Robbins, director of SWEDA, spoke on behalf of Curley Toth and Sons regarding Resolution 2002-168, an application for a technical assistance grant offered by the Community Development Block Grant administered through the Wyoming Business Council. Mrs. Robbins said Curley Toth and Sons would like to increase their original request of $2,775 to $7,500. They are applying for the grant for a comprehensive marketing strategy which will include web page design and brochure development of their product. She asked the council to amend the resolution. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-168.
There were no comments on the application from Moneyhun Welding for a technical assistance grant offered by CDBG. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-169.
PETITIONS
Mary Johnson-Request for Pathway North of the City to the Events Complex and for a Sidewalk on the East Side Section on North Elk Street (between Kum & Go and Renegade)
Mrs. Mary Johnson, Fir Drive, asked the council to consider constructing a sidewalk on the east side of Elk Street from Kum and Go to the Renegade Café and a walking path on Yellowstone Road from Elk Street to the Events Complex.
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Interchange in 2004. He said the Yellowstone Road pedestrian/bike path is a project the county has proposed.
Councilmember Gilbert informed the council that she attended the county commissioners meeting when they discussed future road plans. She said the county accepted a TEAL grant to construct the pedestrian/bike path from Elk Street to the Events Complex and it will go to bid early next spring, and should be complete in a year. She referred questions regarding the project to Chuck Radosevich in the county engineering office.
STAR Transit-Request for City Sponsorship of Rides on New Year’s Eve Between 8 P.M. and 4 A.M.
Judy Owens, director of STAR Transit, asked the city of Rock Springs to sponsor two buses to provide rides on New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. She said the cost to operate two buses is $576. The general public will be charged $2 per ride and the city is being asked to pick up the difference in what is collected from patrons. Mrs. Owens informed the council that she will advertise the service. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the request to sponsor two buses on New Year’s Eve. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Porenta moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for October, the Animal Control Report for October, the Health Insurance Fund Recap for October and the Financial Reports for October. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Dana Provence Sewer Backup Claim
Councilman Cheese reported Dana Provence is seeking litigation through small claims court for her sewer backup claim. He referred the claim to the city legal department.
Water and Sewer Committee-Recommendation to Purchase Gateway Inc. Sewer Taps
Councilman Cheese reported the committee met on the recommendation to purchase 54 Gateway, Inc. sewer taps for $750 each. He said a resolution will come before council in the future pending approval of Resolution 2002-167.
Joint Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported the public forum on the fiber optic project was well attended and very informative. He wanted to clarify that the Rocket Miner misquoted him by saying he doesn’t care about public opinion. He said that is the reason for the public meetings. He said once the results of the marketing and feasibility study are finalized, the board will move forward with a funding recommendation to be presented to council some time next year. Strategy Research will outline the details of the marketing study to council within the next few weeks.
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Councilman Porenta requested a workshop once the funding package is in place. Councilman Shea ageed and said the board will schedule a joint workshop with the cities of Green River and Rock Springs.
Ad Hoc Insurance Committee
Councilman Tate reported that the insurance committee is concerned about funding premiums for the two additional positions that were approved in the police department. He said the council had previously approved $130,000 for premiums and the two new full-time positions will affect that amount. He said the committee is requesting a formula to handle additional positions that are not budgeted for. The committee is estimating an annual net increase of $22,284.96 at the current rate by adding two new employees and their families. Mrs. Colleen Peterson informed council that when the cost of the positions were calculated, benefits were included in the figure and that amount can be directed to the insurance fund with council approval. Councilman Knight noted that the formula should also take into consideration positions that are eliminated.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment.
A&R 526.82 A&G Plumbing 360.00 A-1 Electric 1,361.19 Abel, Kelly 13.00 Ace Hardware 4,242.27 Adolph Kiefer & Associates 595.36 Advanced Tele Systems 40.00 Albertsons 77.87 Alpine Office Supply 2,980.00 Alpine Property Management 483.00 American Red Cross 30.00 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Applegate, Sara 18.00 Arrowhead Properties 176.00 Atco International 237.95 Auto Parts Unlimited 583.09 AZ Commercial 223.86 B&B Lewis, Inc. 136.00 Bartsch, Joann 383.00 Bennett's Paint & Glass 1,617.05 Bertagnolli, MacKenzie 302.52 Bi-Rite #1 11.54 Bicentennial Apartment Village 21,687.00 Bluebird Software, LLC 5,000.00 2002 Minutes
Boschetto's 25.20 Bowman Distribution 96.28 Brower Investments 968.00 Brown, Jeff 38.00 Callas, Lorna 350.00 Callas, Mike 176.00 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Casper Fire Extinguisher 65.00 Castle Diamonds & Design, Inc. 10,000.00 Caudell, Mike 13.00 CDW Government, Inc. 3,264.59 Center Street 66 40.00 Century Equipment Co. 5,438.54 Century Martial Art Supply 215.80 City Auto Sales 1,637.19 Collage Video 212.54 Copier & Supply Co. 7.00 Copyex, LLC 265.91 Corporate Card 1,998.63 Corporate Express 907.52 Corporate Express Imaging 250.24 Country Club Apts. 661.00 Crum Electric 4,655.14 Culligan Soft Water 89.75 Cummins Intermountain 855.66 Curley Toth & Sons 80.00 De-Mac Investments 257.00 Debernardi Construction Co. 2,500.00 Division of Criminal Investigation 209.94 Dreben, Leslie 13.00 Driftwood Properties 203.00 Drive Train Industries 2,244.43 DSP Monoxivent 85.49 Dupape, Stephanie 18.00 Dynamix 397.74 Easton Sports, Inc. 241.82 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Emerald Auto Parts 185.00 Entranco, Inc. 2,450.25 Equifax Credit Information 24.75 Express One 4,546.30 2002 Minutes
Falcon Supply Co. 105.92 Fedex 38.69 Ferrero Electric 1,188.75 Franco, Patricia 18.00 G&K Services 2,434.85 Giberson, Harold 115.00 Global Equipment Co. 758.84 Grand Junction Housing Authority 569.65 Great Western Autoplex 29.70 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 25.00 Hafey Properties 363.00 Halstead, Sandra 280.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Hanson, Michael 50.00 Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Heyborne, Radakovich Co., PC 17,500.00 Hilty, Laura 13.00 Hollman, Inc. 423.00 Homax Oil Sales 13.95 Howard Supply Co. 134.15 H T E Users Group 120.00 H T E, Inc. 940.57 Hunter Family Medical Clinic 173.00 Igloo Vikski 455.76 Imperial Apartments 689.00 Infinity Power & Controls 3,089.44 Insulation, Inc. 20,605.00 Inter-Mountain Laboratories 1,385.00 Jackman Construction, Inc. 13,849.42 Jim's Upholstery 90.00 Jirdon Agri 5,121.47 John E. Reid and Assoc. 395.00 Joint Powers Telecom Board 80,000.00 Joint Powers Water Board 132,542.88 Kauchich, Paul 8.61 Kelley's Shoes 239.75 Kendrick, Christy 15.00 Kent E. Felderman, PLS 6147 350.00 Kepner Co. 1,578.24 King Construction 102,405.60 King Partners 199.00 2002 Minutes
Kone, Inc. 420.00 Kopy Korner 167.59 Lathrop Feed & Equipment 875.32 Law Enforcement Targets, Inc. 418.00 Lay, Walter Gene 167.00 Layos, Inc. 3,508.47 Layos, Bob 887.50 LexisNexis Matthew Bender 120.75 Lubrication Engineers, Inc. 191.25 Lyon Network Services 2,572.50 M&N International 347.57 Macy's Truck Repair 400.32 Maez, Marie 37.00 Maska US, Inc. 2,976.22 McCoy, Byron 161.83 McCurtain Motors 5.48 McFadden Wholesale 5,021.79 Meadow Gold Dairies 282.39 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Memorial Hospital 371.90 Meteor Marketing, Inc. 12,800.00 Miller, Sheila 7.00 Mitchell, Alike 37.00 Montreal Hockey Co. 302.90 Morcon Speciality, Inc. 92.46 Mountainairre Animal Clinic 30.00 Norman, Tabitha 13.00 Northern Tool & Equipment 134.35 Nu-Life Glass & Home 257.08 Nu-Tech Specialties 1,220.03 Orlie's Refrigeration & Heat 950.00 Otteson, Heather 18.00 Pacheco, Jennie 18.00 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 PP&L 54,001.75 Pallesen Construction 10,194.88 Pallesen Construction 91,753.90 Pitney Bowes 168.00 Pivic Insurance 1,286.00 Polk Directories 3,179.00 Postmaster 2,174.65 2002 Minutes
Prange, Audrey 13.00 Price Development, Co. 143.11 Primedia Workplace Learning 229.00 Professional Sportsfield Institute 2,990.00 Public Agency Training Council 450.00 Questar Gas 7,720.12 Questar Infocomm, Inc. 125.00 Qwest 353.05 RT Rentals 145.00 Randall, Felix 200.00 Respond First Aid 526.22 Rezko Auto & Truck Center 48.00 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 274.46 RSMU 52,217.15 Rock Springs National Bank 30.00 Rock Springs True Value 607.93 Rock Springs Winlectric 32.55 Rock Springs Winnelson 2,897.17 Rockhurst College 358.00 Rocky Mountain Service Bureau 283.76 Ron's Ace Rental 2,650.00 Rost, Marlene 11.00 Rutherford, Kris 18.00 Santhanawit, Kalaya 18.00 Servco 890.81 Sherwin Williams 479.00 Sigarms, Inc. 350.00 Six States Distributors 154.20 Skillpath Seminars 2,142.00 Skyline Property Group 691.00 Smyth Printing 645.51 Spa World 206.30 Spartan Motors, Inc. 52.66 Spirit Marketing Group 1,000.00 Sportime 71.57 Stericycle 43.12 Sterling Communications 595.70 Storey, Jim 16.81 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Superior Lumber Co. 2,250.65 Sweetwater Ford 2,371.00 2002 Minutes
Sweetwater Heights 124.00 Sweetwater TV 119.04 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Tidbits 260.75 Tiller, Sheila 13.00 Union Telephone 31.09 United Parcel Service 46.69 United States Welding 16.99 Vaughn's Plumbing 1,860.87 Verizon Wireless 74.41 Victim's Services Division 3,832.00 Water Gear 30.68 WWCC 154.15 Whisler Chevrolet 312.76 Wilkinson, Charles 220.00 Wilkinson, Kimberly 27.60 WWQ & PCA 425.00 Wylie Construction 375.00 WAM 20.00 Void Check (20.00) Void Check (100.00) Wyo Dept of Rev & Taxation 292.08 Wyo Dept of Transportation 915.94 Wyoming Paper Supply 245.00 Wyoming Waste Systems 1,619.80 Wyoming Work Warehouse 103.45 Young-At-Heart 207.35 2XL 814.80 Total 769,158.65
Report Checks for November 5
Aflac Insurance Employee Premiums 1,921.96 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,313.60 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 11,146.04 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 970.00 AFSCME Local $1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 Wyoming Child Support Child Support 3,593.43 Enforcement RS Firefighter Assoc. #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 2002 Minutes
Sweetwater County Court Employee Garnishments 322.09 Clerk of District Court Employee Garnishment 196.34 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS 9,288.77 Reimbursement Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Employee 813.00 Deductions New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc. Employee Dues 216.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,001.82 United Way of Sweetwater Cnty Employee Deductions 220.54 Wyoming Retirement System Fire Benefit city/emply 24,556.63 Wyoming Workers Comp Employee Benefits 16,467.42 Wyoming Workers Comp Work Restitution 73.12 Wyoming Retirement System Employee Benefits 43,771.21 Wyoming Retirement System Law Enforcement 38,514.64 Sweetwater Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 45,900.80 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 121,020.88 Department of Employment Unemployment Claims 364.34 Total 323,653.31
November 5 Salaries $537,096.54
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the bills and claims for November 19 and the November 5 salaries. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Shea moved to approve the request from the Department of Engineering and Operations to call for bids on the 2003 fuel supply for city vehicles and for uniforms and coveralls for qualifying employees for 2003. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the recommendation regarding Christmas gift certificates for qualifying employees. Councilman Horn questioned the amount of the gift certificate. Mrs. Peterson said $50 is the budget appropriation. Councilmember Gilbert amended her motion to include the gift certificate amount of $50. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the request from the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce to close specified streets on December 7 for the Lighted Christmas Parade. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Porenta moved to approve the request from the Joint Powers Telecommunications Board for their budgeted appropriation of $80,000. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Councilman Knight questioned whether the city should approve the request before they know the future of the fiber optics project. Councilman Shea informed council that this is a special project that has built over the years and it is the biggest project the 2002 Minutes
city has endeavored for future economic development. It has involved public funding to initialize the JPTB, and install conduit and fiber. He said this has all been kept in the public eye. Mr. Shea stated the board along with the speakers they brought in for the public forum believe in this project and they think the way it is being handled could be a model for the rest of the nation. Mr. Shea opined that they don’t believe the issue will require a referendum. He explained the preliminary plan is to pay for the system with $20 million in the form of revenue bonds from private investors. He said the debt service is $1.5 million per year, however the cities are not required to renew budgeted allocations year after year if the system does not get a service provider to connect. They believe this system, according to the marketing study, will make a considerable amount of money and the initial investment is a small risk that can produce a great reward. Mr. Shea added it is a powerful asset to the community to attract business and move forward with economic development. Councilman Horn asked if the cities are in any jeopardy for future bonding if they default. Councilman Shea answered not with this type of bonding. He said Strategy Research will present all the information in a future council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-165 remained tabled pending a scheduled public hearing.
Resolution 2002-166, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-166. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock; abstained: Councilman Thompson. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-167, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A BUDGET REVISION TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2003, was read by title. Councilman Knight moved to approve Resolution 2002-167. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-168, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, ACTING AS THE SPONSORING LOCAL GOVERNMENT, TO SUBMIT A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, TO THE WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF CURLEY TOTH & SONS, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-168. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Councilman Horn questioned why normal procedure was not followed by going through the Community Development Committee for approval. Mayor Oblock explained this is not a local grant and the city has no financial obligation regarding this request. Councilman Knight stated the motion needs to include the increase of the request by Curley Toth to $7500. Councilmember Gilbert amended her motion to included the increase to $7500. The second accepted. Upon roll call the 2002 Minutes
following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-169, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, ACTING AS THE SPONSORING LOCAL GOVERNMENT, TO SUBMIT A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, TO THE WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF MONEYHUN WELDING, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-169. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Councilman Knight moved to amend the agenda to include Resolution 2002-170 and an executive session called by Vince Crow, city attorney. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2002-170, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,063.00, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Mr. Rickabaugh explained the change order is an extension of the current mezzanine area and will provide more usable storage area. He said the project is 95% complete and will be done early in December. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-15, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) AND I-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF B-2 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS ZONE), was read by title on second reading.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:05 p.m. council adjourned to executive session. At 8:27 p.m. council reconvened. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Porenta proposed scheduling an orientation session for the newly elected mayor and council members. Council agreed and it was referred to staff for scheduling.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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City council met in regular session on December 3, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Councilman Allen Knight and Harry Horn. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Shea moved to approve the November 19 minutes. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to amend the agenda to include all the items marked with an asterisk. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried.
COMMENDATION
Mayor Oblock presented a certificate of commendation to Officer Adam Davies for having been selected by his peers as the sworn employee of the quarter. Mayor Oblock praised Officer Davies for his involvement in cases involving DWI’s, domestic violence, arson investigations, aggravated robberies, and aggravated assaults. He thanked him for his enthusiasm and dedication to the police department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sale of 1979 Chevrolet Pickup Truck by the City of Rock Springs to the Rock Springs Housing Resident Council
Mr. Jack Smith, supervisor for Housing and Community Development, asked the council to consider the sale of a 1979 pickup truck by the city of Rock Springs to the Housing Resident Council. He stated the 1978 truck sold to them in a similar transaction in 1998 is no longer in service and the resident council will not be able to continue with recycling duties without a vehicle. Action to be taken under Resolution 2002-165.
Amending Section 13 of City Ordinances Pertaining to the Creation of a Rural Estate Planned Unit Development Zoning District
Dr. Thomas Spicer, part owner of property located west of North Park Elementary School, asked the council to consider amending Section 13 of city ordinances pertaining to the creation of a rural estate planned unit development zoning district. He apprised council he has been working with Planning and Zoning to design a development that will allow horses in a carefully regulated area that meets the requirements of the city’s conceptual development plan. Councilmember Gilbert asked Mr. Rickabaugh what problems could arise with modular home interests in this development. Mr. Rickabaugh stated the ordinance for planned unit developments clearly defines site-built dwellings and that definition prohibits manufactured homes. Councilman Thompson moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call to draft an ordinance to amend Section 13 of city ordinances the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried. 2002 Minutes
PETITIONS
Crystal Baker-New Skate Park
Crystal Baker, a local student, asked the council to consider an indoor skate park facility. She thanked the council for the current facility and explained how difficult it is to use during the winter and spring months because of inclement weather. She said the youth that are interested in a new facility are willing to participate in fundraisers to help raise money toward the cost and informed the council that the Tony Hawk Foundation will make donations toward skate park facilities. She opined a new facility will promote tourism in Rock Springs because skating and bike competitions can be held and a new facility would attract outside competitors. Mayor Oblock informed Miss Baker that the next step of her appeal is to take the request to the Parks and Recreation Board and they will make a recommendation to council. Councilmember Gilbert encouraged Miss Baker to attend the Parks and Recreation Board meeting on December 12 and praised her for her ideas.
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Dave Hanks, director of the Chamber of Commerce, updated council on recent activities. He stated the 1% optional sales and use tax passed 59% to 41% and the 2% lodging tax passed 78% to 12%. He said the committee worked diligently to inform the citizens about the importance of the tax to the community and he thanked Mrs.Colleen Peterson and Mrs.Becky Costantino for their assistance during the promotion.
Mr. Hanks reported the Chamber held their annual planning retreat and set goals for the coming year. The goals in priority order are developing a High Desert Interpretative Center, creating a new image for the city of Rock Springs, expand the downtown retail rejuvenation project, increase the cooperative relationship between government entities, and improve communication between Rock Springs and Green River Chambers. Mr. Hanks reported current activities include a regional shopping promotion for the holiday season, the annual downtown lighted Christmas parade, and the Christmas adopt-a-tree program. He thanked Mr. John Potter and the Streets Department for their continual help and maintenance of these activities. Mr. Hanks thanked outgoing Mayor Oblock, Councilman Knight, and Councilman Thompson for their support of and cooperation with the Chamber. He expressed his admiration to them and appreciation of their service to the community.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Financial Disclosure Statements as Required Pursuant to W.S. 6-5-118
Mrs. Colleen Peterson, director of Finance and Administration announced that all required disclosure statements have been received and are on file in the city clerk’s office.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Presentation
Mr. Mike Rickabuagh, director of Public Services, gave a prensentation of the projects that have been collaborated to automate the wastewater treatment plant. He said that several big projects have been on-going for years and significant work and effort by the staff has made it 2002 Minutes successful. The wastewater treatment plant will become completely automated by a computer system by the end of the week. He stated in the past the plant has been a 24/7 operation. The graveyard shift will be eliminated in two weeks and those employees will then be responsible for collections and maintenance of the plant. Once they are comfortable with the automation the swing shift will be eliminated and the treatment plant will be run seven days a week, 8-10 hours a day by the day shift operators. The computer system will have an automatic dial-out if any problems exist during the off hours and staff will be on call. Mr. Rickabaugh praised all wastewater treatment plant staff for their success to automate the plant and said the project is a significant accomplishment for the city of Rock Springs.
New City Shop Presentation
Mr. Rickabaugh gave a slide presentation of the construction project of the new city shop building The project consists of an addition to the existing vehicle maintenance shop building and a new shop building to house the streets department, parks department and water department. Mr. Rickabaugh stated the completion date of the project is December 31 and is on schedule. Mr. Rickabaugh thanked all staff who have helped make the project a success.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Joint Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported the next Joint Powers Telecommunication Board meeting will be held on December 12 in Rock Springs. He said the joint workshop for the Rock Springs council and Green River council is tentatively scheduled for January 30. The results of the feasibility study and the marketing study will be presented at the workshop. Councilman Shea stated he will be traveling to Bluffton, South Carolina to look at a fiber optic system on December 4.
Post Office Dedication
Councilmember Gilbert announced the Rock Springs Post Office will be named in honor of former United States Representative Teno Roncalio on December 11.
Authorization to Seek Grant from State Land Investment Board
Mr. Vince Crow, city attorney, asked the council, pending approval of Resolution 2002- 176, for authorization to amend the application to the State Land Adjustment Board for grant monies to be used to reduce the costs to the property owners in the Sunset Drive Sewer Improvement District. He explained the original estimate for the project was $300,000 and they applied for a 50% grant. They now estimate the project will cost $405,836 and would like to amend the application to be 50% of that figure. Councilman Shea moved to approve the request to amend the application to the State Land Adjustment Board. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Televised Council Meetings
Mayor Oblock asked Councilmember Gilbert to oversee the project to research and purchase the cameras to televise council meetings. Councilmember Gilbert accepted. 2002 Minutes
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilmember Gilbert moved to accept the correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce outlining their quarterly activity. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment.
Advanced Tele Systems 333.00 Airgas Intermountain 386.60 Albertson's Food Center 88.32 Alcopro 488.00 Amenties Company 105.48 American LaFrance 662.25 American Red Cross 6.00 Arnold Law Offices 390.00 Aspen Publishers, Inc. 135.93 Asphalt Services 5,414.86 Bakka, Inc. 1,953.28 Blue Cross Blue Shield 26,756.04 Boschetto's 876.00 Bowker Construction 463.00 Boyle Equipment Co. 24,300.00 Brock Enterprises 108.97 Building Center 372.12 CEM Maintenance 503.01 Century Equipment Co. 72,021.10 Chapin, Margaret 51.52 Chemsearch 391.51 City Fire & Safety Equipment 251.95 City of Rock Springs 177,372.14 Communication Technologies 224.50 Compton, Raelynn 23.15 Cournoyer, Ben 50.00 Crawmer, Robert E. 23.32 Crum Electric 592.53 Cummins Intermountain 9.35 Curley Toth & Sons 561.00 Dekrey, Dane 50.00 Dell Marketing LP 2,378.00 2002 Minutes
Digital Select 54.98 Dynamix 105.91 Eagle Uniform 80.44 Easton Sports 151.40 Econo Guest Village 26.95 Elder, Carla 180.00 Energy Equipment 2,194.00 Engineering, Co. 7,255.15 Entranco, Inc. 2,088.95 Evenflo, Co. 1,034.08 Fedex 14.86 Ferrero Electric 2,818.15 Fersak, Tom & Glenda 26.27 Graham, Don 150.00 HWP, Inc. 567.49 High Security Lock & Alarm 1,824.76 Highmark Life Insurance 693.75 Igloo Vikski 1,062.20 Imperial Apartments 423.00 Indo-American Engineering 17,166.20 Industrial Supply 486.80 Jackman Construction 142,890.19 JFC Engineers, Architects, Surveyors 145.00 JII Sales Promotion Assoc 78.73 Jim's Upholstery 175.00 Jirdon Agri Chem, Inc. 743.65 Johnson, Steve or Hillary 0.90 KC Construction 750.00 Kaman Industrial Technologies 173.81 Knudsen Asphalt 28,739.50 Kopy Korner 39.68 L&S Construction 198.00 LN Curtis & Sons 1,077.99 Void Check (278.10) Lathrop Feed 143.21 Lee, Amanda 26.18 Lewis & Lewis, Inc. 210.00 Luigi, Heydt 22.18 Maric Sales 301.55 2002 Minutes
Maska, US, Inc. 494.98 McFadden Wholesale 2,465.20 McLeod USA 717.77 Metz, Andy 80.00 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 30.00 Nautilus/Schwinn Fitness Group 645.39 New Studio 72.95 Nickel Ridge Portables 632.50 Olde Town Antiques 45.00 Orkin Pest Control 40.70 Pacific Power & Light 2,926.32 Pastor, Joseph 25.18 Peden's, Inc. 1,094.41 Pedri, Dave 240.00 Pivic Insurance, Inc. 306.00 Plummer, Deborah 150.00 Polar Heart Rate Monitors 24.99 Postage By Phone 1,100.00 Questar Gas 4,634.01 Qwest 3,986.15 Race Partnership 3,000.00 Recycling Center 3,750.00 Reiter, Russell 24.05 Rickabaugh, Michael 60.00 Void Check (292.50) Rocky Mountain Turf 225.00 Ron's Ace Rental 5,438.78 Ross, Barbara 21.34 RS Chamber of Commerce 12,713.25 RS Family Rec Center 6,000.00 RS Newspaper 3,609.49 RS Sweetwater County Airport 107,023.73 RS Winnelson, Co. 4,431.91 Sears Commercial One 14.95 Void Check (691.00) Skyline Property 367.00 Sodexho, Inc. 248.17 Spartan Motors, Inc. 599.28 Staks 279.00 2002 Minutes
Stationary House 439.73 Strategic Supply 624.00 Suburban Propane Gas 116.48 Superintendant of Documents 550.00 Surfaces, Inc. 2,859.00 SWEDA 6,869.20 Sweetwater County Treasurer 1,021.01 Sweetwater Plumbing & Heat 2.58 Ted Thorsen 3,435.49 Thatcher Co. 2,311.50 Torgorsen, Roger 24.42 Tournament Sports 86.99 Union Telephone 63.29 United Parcel Service 136.54 United States Treasury 381.00 Vaughn's 289.99 Verizon Wireless 1,360.16 Wallace Computer Services 120.03 Walmart 2,086.57 Webb, Regina 150.00 West Group Payment Center 909.95 Western Wyoming Beverage 183.00 Western Wyoming Community College 125.00 Wheatland Fire Equipment Co. 76.00 Williams, Penny 150.00 Wilson, Chris 50.00 Windriver Cathodic 45.00 Wyoming Financial Insurance 11,133.30 Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy 936.00 Wyoming Overhead Doors 93.00 Wyoming Technology 50.00 Yocum, Mike 9.09 Total $ 734,408.06
Report Checks for November 19
Employee Garnishments Employee Deductions 529.73 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 85,483.48 Sweetwater Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 28,823.01 Wyoming Child Support Child Support Payments 2,767.71 2002 Minutes
City Treasurer Workers Comp 250.52 Total $117,854.45
November 19 Salaries $ 338,144.13
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the amended bills and claims for December 3 and the November 19 salaries. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the request from the Rock Springs- Sweetwater County Airport Board for their 2003 budgeted appropriation of $107,023.73. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Tate moved to approve the following: 1. A request from Black Rock, Inc. for liquor catering permits at the Events Complex for the Cowboy Christmas Ball on December 5, Solvay Minerals Christmas Party on December 7 and Solvay Minerals Christmas Party on December 21; 2. A request from the Holiday Inn for a liquor catering permit at the Events Complex for the FMC Christmas Party on December 13; 3. A request from Ted’s Supper Club for a liquor catering permit at the Events Complex for the FMC Union Christmas Party on December 20; 4. A request from Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center for a malt beverage permit at the Events Complex for a New Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Cheese moved to remove Resolution 2002-165 from table. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried. Amended Resolution 2002-165, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS TO THE ROCK SPRINGS RESIDENT COUNCIL OF A 1979 CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCK, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXECUTING ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, TO ACCOMPLISH THE SAID SALE, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-165. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-171, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MCCURTAIN MOTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($108,340.00) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-171. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
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Resolution 2002-172, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-172. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-173, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LENO S. ZADRA, SOLE TRUSTEE, OR HIS SUCCESSORS IN TRUST UNDER THE ZADRA LIVING TRUST, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-173. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmember Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-174, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A DEPOSITORY PLEDGE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY FIRST NATL BANK, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-174. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-175, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING EMPOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS AFTER RETIREMENT FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-175. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-176, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO CREATE THE SUNSET DRIVE SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 127 WITHIN THE CITY, FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING IN THE CREATION OF THE DISTRICT AND PUBLICATION AND MAILING OF NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, was read by title. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-176. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-177, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD TO ACCEPT A PREMIUM OF $37,841.16 FROM WYOMING FINANCIAL GROUP, PO BOX 2225, ROCK SPRINGS, WY 82902 FOR ALL RISK PERSONAL 2002 Minutes
PROPERTY, COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BOILER INSURANCE FOR THE ROCK SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY’S PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-177. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Housing Resolution 2002-178, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING BOARD, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,859.00 WITH SURFACES, INC., 1015 ELK STREET, ROCK SPRINGS, WY 82901 HEREINAFTER, MENTIONED AS THE CONTRACTOR, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-178. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilmember Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-179, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A 2000- 01-02 VAWA GRANT APPLICATION TO THE WYOMING DIVISION OF VICTIM SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, ROCK SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-179. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-15, AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF GROUND WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, FROM THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) AND I-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE) TO THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF B-2 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS ZONE), was read by title on third reading. Councilman Shea moved to approve Ordinance 2002-15. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight and Horn. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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A workshop of the Rock Springs city council was held on December 10, 2002 at 5:15 p.m. The workshop was called to provide orientation for newly elected members of the governing body. Members present included Councilmembers Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Cheese and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilmembers Shea, Thompson and 2002 Minutes
Tate and newly elected members Mayor-Elect Tim Kaumo, Chad Banks and Neil Kourbelas
Present council members advised new members to become familiar with major issues by discussing them on a one-on-one basis with other council members and to gather information by polling constituents without making any commitments. They stressed the importance of voting their own conscience on all issues. Other advice to new members was to become familiar with department heads’ duties and not to hesitate consulting them on any issue especially those that they feel need to be clarified. Council members insisted that communication is the essential ingredient to the success of city government.
Other suggestions included holding a planning retreat whereby goals could be set and new ideas discussed, attending the annual Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) seminars, and attending Planning and Zoning meetings especially when a meeting pertains to an issue within that council member’s ward.
It was pointed out that the governing body has authority to hire department heads only. Staff, following permission from council to fill a vacant position, hires other city employees. Council members elect the council president; the mayor does not vote, but determines whether the vote is to be taken by roll call or secret ballot. The mayor appoints council members to various standing committees. He also makes appointments to citizen boards through council approval and appoints a liaison from the governing body to the boards to act in an advisory capacity. Minutes from those meetings are placed on file in the clerk’s office.
In the case of a conflict of interest, members of the governing body abstain from voting. When a member stands to gain monetarily, he/she must leave the council chambers prior to a vote. It was noted that the procedure for conducting meetings follows basic meeting rules and ordinances with deference to Robert’s Rules of Order.
Mayor-Elect Kaumo said he has tentatively set office hours from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
The workshop ended at 5:51 p.m. No action was taken.
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City council met in regular session on December 17, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Allen Knight, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Vince Crow, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Dave Silovich and Colleen Peterson.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the December 3 minutes and the December 10 workshop minutes. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Minutes
COMMENDATIONS
Long Term Employees
Mayor Oblock presented plaques to the following employees who began working for the city during the fourth quarter of previous years:
10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service Craig Swierczek Dora Holbert Paul Prevedel Laurie Barton Monetta Parr Ken Reed Wally Gibbons
Museum Board Acknowledgment
Ms. Liz Strannigan, on behalf of the Historical Museum Board, presented Mayor Oblock with a plaque honoring him for his service to the community. She stated the accomplishments under the mayor’s leadership are too numerous to list but wants the plaque to remind him of his selfless and caring concern of Rock Springs and its citizens. She thanked him for his leadership, foresight, dedication and personal efforts in working toward preservation of the diversified heritage and history of Rock Springs while pursuing objectives and goals for future expansion and growth.
Outgoing Members of the Governing Body
Mayor Oblock presented a plaque to Neil Kourbelas honoring him for 26 years of outstanding service in the police department including 4 years as chief. Mr. Kourbelas is retiring as the chief of police, but will continue serving the city as a councilman in Ward II.
Mayor Oblock presented a plaque to Mr. Bill Thompson honoring him for four years of service as a councilman in Ward II.
Mayor Olbock presented a plaque to Mr. Allen Knight honoring him for eight years of service as a councilman in Ward IV.
Council president Porenta presented a distinguished service award to Mayor Oblock for 24 years of service, 12 as councilman in Ward IV and 12 as mayor. PETITIONS
Mrs. Mary Rynio, local citizen, stated she has lived in Rock Springs since 1948 and worked with many mayors. She said she has served on city committees and boards and commended every mayor for the progress and efforts to improve the community.
OFFICERS AND STAFF REPORTS
Councilman Shea moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for November, the Animal Control Report for November, the Health Insurance Fund Recap for November, and the Financial Reports for November. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 Minutes
Councilman Porenta inquired if the new city shop is on budget. Mr. Rickabaugh answered yes, he added the project will be complete soon and there will be an open house in January.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Joint Powers Fiber Optics Telecommunications Board
Councilman Shea reported the Joint Powers Telecommunications Board approved a contract with Lewis and Young for bond counsel. Mr. Shea reported he traveled to Utah and South Carolina recently to tour fiber-to-the-home projects. He said the systems are working well in those communities. He announced a joint workshop scheduled for the Rock Springs council and Green River council on January 30.
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Councilman Porenta moved to amend the agenda to include three items. Seconded by Councilman Shea. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills and claims were submitted for payment.
A to Z Copier 25.75 A-1 Electrical 328.53 AAA Sign Co. 78.00 AASHTO 127.00 Abel, Kelly 13.00 Ace Equipment Co. 1,577.90 Ace Hardware 3,477.85 Action Awards & Engraving 40.51 Advanced Telesystems 108.00 Alpine Office Supply 2,764.68 Alpine Property Management 483.00 American Bankers Assoc. 216.00 American Red Cross 139.50 American Water Works Assoc. 1,240.00 Anderson, Bill 850.00 Anderson, Sheri 13.00 Applegate, Sara 18.00 Archibald, Travis 23.00 Arnold Law Offices 225.00 Arrowhead Properties 176.00 Aspen Publishers, Inc. 216.41 Asphalt Services 5,349.09 2002 Minutes
AT&T 6.60 Atco International 276.95 Auto Parts Unlimited 1,109.14 Awards Unlimited 485.80 B&B Lewis, Inc. 136.00 Bakka, Inc. 126.15 Bartsch, Joann 383.00 Bauman, Duke 40.00 Belzona Mountain States 289.12 Bemes, Inc. 85.15 Bennett's Paint And Glass 350.45 Berlin, Eric & Charlene 48.51 Bicentennial Apartment Village 21,282.00 Big Nickel 230.95 Blair, Jesse 135.62 Blanksvard, Carl 36.64 Books West, LLC 17.82 Branson, Edward Charles 12.35 Brower Investments 968.00 C E M Maintenance 128.60 Calamity Jayn's 83.97 Callas, Lorna 350.00 Callas, Mike 176.00 Carlson, Dennis 1,429.00 Carothers, Rebecca 25.00 Carpenter Paper 388.46 Caudell, Mike 13.00 Channing L. Bete Co., Inc. 132.00 Checker Auto Parts 236.38 Chemsearch 163.60 Childgarden Equipment 1,673.00 Cincinnati Time of Denver 42.23 City Auto Sales 2,885.11 Communication Technologies 240.00 Copyex, LLC 621.31 Corporate Card 597.77 Corporate Express 710.17 Country Club Apartments 661.00 CPS Distributors, Inc. 547.50 2002 Minutes
Culligan Soft Water Service 77.75 Curley Toth & Sons 2,541.90 Cybex International, Inc. 40.00 Dave's Appliance 25.00 Davies, Adam 20.00 Day Timer 94.96 De-Mac Investments 257.00 Dewey, Denise 160.00 Do It Know Foundation 82.80 Dominos 77.00 Domson, Darrell 2.56 Dreben, Leslie 13.00 Driftwood Properties 203.00 Dupape, Stephanie 18.00 Eagle Uniform 500.89 Easton Sports, Inc. 564.39 Elisson, Kelli 18.00 Ensignal 779.25 Environmental Resource 1,412.00 Equifax Credit Information 12.75 Express One 2,014.98 Fastenal Co. 156.71 Fedex 16.58 Ferrero Electric 2,827.20 Fleming Gray 155.00 G&K Services 2,598.31 Giberson, Harold 115.00 Gifts Galore Store 861.50 Grainger, Inc. 1,623.50 Grand Junction Housing Authority 989.30 Grayson Enterprises, Inc. 305.95 Great Western Autoplex 8.04 Griffith, Lynette 538.17 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 37.00 Gutierrez, Ana Maria 12.00 H.E. Anderson Co. 114.75 Hafey Properties 363.00 Hancock, Carma 37.00 Hanson, Randy 30.82 2002 Minutes
Harsha, Brenda 13.00 Hertz Furniture Systems Corp. 343.74 Hilty, Laura 13.00 Homax Oil Sales, Inc. 13.95 Homestead Publishing 325.71 Honnen Equipment Co. 27.21 Howard Supply Co. 138.91 IBM 1,616.81 Imperial Apartments 1,389.00 Industrial Chem Labs 238.46 Information Systems Consulting 448.34 Inkley's Camera 39.32 Intermountain Laboratories 1,600.00 Intl. Assoc. Fire Chiefs 170.00 Intl. Narcotics Enf. Officers 40.00 Jackman Construction 7,586.15 JC Jacobs 425.00 JII Sales Promotion Assoc. 220.36 JPWB 99,256.94 Just Fix It 87.50 KC Construction 643.00 Kelley's Shoes 125.00 Kendrick, Christy 18.00 King Construction 48,884.40 King Partners 199.00 Kone, Inc. 1,779.16 Kopy Korner 109.61 KRK Mobile Locksmith 4,468.00 KRKK 1,400.00 KSIT Radio 300.00 Kustom Signals, Inc. 402.40 Lane, Robert B or Sherri 19.28 Lathrop Feed & Equip. 1,102.74 Lay, Walter 172.00 Layos, Inc. 480.93 Loredo, Jose 129.22 Lux, Charles 78.53 Lynn Peavey Co. 262.65 Lyon Network Services 1,207.50 2002 Minutes
Lyon, Carolee 116.98 Maez, Marie 37.00 Marc 533.47 McCurtain Motors 186.24 McFadden Wholesale 4,417.91 Meadow Gold Dairies 269.73 Medina, Armando & Claudia 11.59 Meeks, Yulka 18.00 Memorial Hospital 235.95 Meteor Marketing 9,310.36 Miller, Sheila 7.00 Mitchell, Alike 37.00 Montreal Hockey Co. 330.30 Morcon Speciality, Inc. 225.16 Morris Costumes, Inc. 99.00 Mountain States Supply 58.98 Mountainaire Animal Clinic 60.00 Murray, Jerry M. 14.86 Myers, Mike 50.00 National Rec & Parks Assoc. 65.00 Nickel Ridge Portables 190.00 Nu-Life Auto Glass & Home 84.45 Nu-Tech Specialties 2,245.79 Osselton, Heather 18.00 Owlfies Flowers & Gifts 40.91 Pacheco, Natalie 18.00 Pacific Power & Light 41,929.95 Pacific Steel 118.07 Pacific Utility 292.57 Pallesen Construction 3,691.49 Pallesen Construction 33,223.44 Paper Direct 124.90 Pesticide Applicator 40.00 Petty Cash 96.67 Phyllis Benson 58.05 Pivic, John 9.15 Postmaster 2,320.78 Power Engineering Co. 247.75 Power Systems, Inc. 279.43 2002 Minutes
Powerbase Fitness, LLC. 429.55 Prange, Audrey 13.00 Pro-Shade 24.00 Publishers Group 60.50 Questar Gas 17,623.91 Questar Infocomm, Inc. 125.00 Quinlan Publishing Co. 81.75 QWEST 1,718.78 RT Rentals 145.00 Ranta, Lyle or Jean 23.16 Rasmussen, Betty 1.64 Rathburn, Ray 20.00 Raven Environmental 347.66 Respond First Aid 376.02 Revgear Sports Co. 465.41 Robin Burns Enterprises, Inc. 232.39 Robinson, Clark 496.29 Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce 9,112.75 Rock Springs Humane Society 94.62 Rock Springs Municipal Utility 17,917.96 Rock Springs True Value 1,058.10 Rock Springs Winlectric 575.42 Rock Springs Winnleson 5,323.53 Rockwell Automation 943.00 Rocky Mountain Sports 870.80 Rocky Mountain Service Bureau 62.24 Rost, Marlene 11.00 Roy, Ronald 1.48 Rutherford, Kris 18.00 Safety Supply & Sign Co. 469.66 Santhanawit, Kalaya 18.00 Schaeffer's Mfg. Co. 901.40 Se-Me 285.00 Sellers, Jack 68.66 Seppie Telecommunications 141.00 Sherwin Williams 495.75 Shock Doctor 295.68 Short, Gregg 21.51 Six States Distributors 2.82 2002 Minutes
Skillpath Seminars 349.00 Skips Tire 127.00 Skyline Properties Group 7.99 Skyline Properties Group 367.00 Smiley's, Inc. 393.35 Smith Detroit Diesel 249.14 Smith, Don or Sheila 6.38 Smith's 647.52 Sports Solutions 207.66 Sports Turf Managers Assoc. 350.00 Spring Hill Press 675.00 Stairmaster 147.63 Staks 180.00 Stark, Theresa 32.87 Stericycle, Inc. 43.12 Straker, Kathleen 17.00 Sunrise Environmental 195.90 Superior Lumber 1,011.65 SWEDA 5,516.70 Sweetwater County Health Dept. 120.00 Sweetwater County Treasurer 54.48 Sweetwater Heights 135.00 Sweetwater Plumbing & Heating 115.44 Sweetwater TV 202.57 Tarufelli Construction 8,100.00 Ted Thorsen 1,067.00 The Network 3,595.00 Thomas, Toni 18.00 Tiller, Sheila 13.00 Timmins, Alton 49.15 Tire Den, Inc. 869.07 Tom's Wyoming Glass 8.00 Tournament Sports 609.06 Trans Equipment & Supply 598.41 Travel Management Agency 493.50 Turf Equipment and Irrigation 493.59 US Tech 150.00 UW Freight Lines 50.15 Uinta Engineering and Survey 9,083.81 2002 Minutes
Union Telephone 102.44 Unisen, Inc. 11,405.00 United Parcel Service 61.79 United Services and Sales 464.00 United States Welding, Inc. 16.70 Utility Technical Service 442.68 V-1 Oil 162.27 Vaughn's Plumbing 2,889.04 Verizon 74.41 Volsic, William & Kena 5,424.00 Wamcat 40.00 Welter, Nancy 104.90 West Group Payment Center 737.75 Western Wyoming Beverage 112.00 Wetco, Inc. 116.00 Whisler Chevrolet 3.32 Wilkinson, Charles Jr. 160.00 Wilkinson, Kimberly 25.00 Wyo. Assoc. of Municipalities 125.00 Wyo. Dept. of Revenue 521.06 Wyo. Dept. of Transportation 936.13 Wyo. Historical Society 38.65 Wyo. State Archives 11.50 Wyo. T2/LTAP Center 25.00 Wyoming Waste 1,742.68 Wyoming Work Warehouse 1,781.26 Yellow Pages, Inc. 296.50 Yellow Pages, Inc. 177.00 Zurchers 36.49 Total 476,463.53
Report Checks for December 5
Aflac Insurance Employee Premiums 2,013.76 Highmark Life & Casualty Employee Premiums 1,313.60 Equitable Life Employee Deferred 618.00 ICMA Retirement Corp Employee Deferred 11,148.95 Great-West Life & Annuity Employee Deferred 2,855.38 AFSCME Local $1004 Employee Dues 23.50 Colonial Life & Accident Employee Premiums 88.72 2002 Minutes
Wyoming Child Support Enforcement Child Support 3,811.69 RS Firefighter Assoc. #1499 Employee Dues 1,164.00 Sweetwater County Court Employee Garnishments 317.76 Clerk of District Court Employee Garnishments 194.14 RS City Treasurer Employee BCBS Reimbursement 7,992.29 Wyoming Retirement System Group Life Employee Deductions 813.00 New York Life Insurance Employee Premiums 86.46 RS Police Protective Assoc. Employee Dues 216.00 UMWA/OAW Local #4893 Employee Dues 1,001.82 United Way of Sweetwater Cnty Employee Deductions 220.54 Wyoming Retirement System Fire Benefit city/emply 25,564.80 Wyoming Workers Comp Employee Benefits 17,444.05 Wyoming Workers Comp Work Restitution 68.55 Wyoming Retirement System Employee Benefits 43,949.02 Wyoming Retirement System Law Enforcement 41,074.65 Sweetwater Federal Credit Union Employee Deductions 46,514.66 Internal Revenue Service Electronic Fund Transfer 136,746.78 Total 345,242.12
December 5 Salaries $573,454.77
Councilman Tate moved to approve the bills and claims for December 17 and the December 5 salaries. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve the request from the Department of Engineering and Operations to call for bids on the Sunset Sewer Main Project. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Shea moved to approve Bingo and Pull-Tab License Applications for American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, BPO Elks Lodge #624, Fraternal Order of Eagles #151, Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, Treasure Chest and Galaxy Bingo. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cheese moved to approve the request from the Parks and Recreation Department for a free day on New Year’s Day and a 20% discount on a one-month membership if purchased on New Year’s Day. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-180, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE WITH JACKMAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,674.00 (TWENTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR DOLLARS) AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, 2002 Minutes
WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-180. Seconded by Councilman Knight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-181, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING GROUP LIFE INSURANCE RATES WITH HIGHMARK LIFE & CASUALTY GROUP, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WHEN IT IS RECEIVED, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-181. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-182, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FROM T&M KERSHISNIK INVESTMENT COMPANY, AND TRUSTEES OF EILEEN C. KERSHISNIK TRUST, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING A SEWER MAIN ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, was read by title. Councilman Porenta moved to approve Resolution 2002-182. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-183, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GATEWAY INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-183. Seconded by Councilmember Gilbert. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-184, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING IMPROVMENTS INSTALLED IN THE DRY CREEK, PHASE 4 SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEEWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, COVERING A 5.749 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 22, SECTION 28, RESURVEY TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING, AND ACCEPTING CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SAME PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ROCK SPRINGS ORDINANCE SECTION 16-807, was read by title. Councilman Shea moved to approve Resolution 2002-184. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn, Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-185, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY FOUNDATION, A NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilmember Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-185. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in 2002 Minutes
favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-186, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST COUNSELING SERVICE, AND AUTHORIZING NEIL KOURBELAS AS THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Mr. Vince Crow, city attorney, asked council to amend the resolution to read authorizing Paul S. Oblock as mayor rather than authorizing Neil Kourbelas as chief of police. Councilman Shea moved to approve amended Resolution 2002-186. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Knight, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-187, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UINTA ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING INC., 808 MAIN STREET, EVANSTON, WY 82930, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $127,160.00, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR, AND COLLEEN A PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, was read by title. Councilman Cheese moved to approve Resolution 2002-187. Seconded by Councilman Tate. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Tate, Thompson, Shea, Cheese, Porenta, Gilbert, Knight, Horn and Mayor Oblock. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 13-8 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, ENTITLED “ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS”, was read by title on first reading.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Oblock announced special council meetings on December 26 and January 3 to meet guidelines on the Sunset Drive Sewer Improvement District.
Mayor Oblock thanked the community for the opportunity to serve as a councilman and mayor for 24 years. He wished all employees well in the future. He said it takes a team to respond to the needs of the citizens. Department heads, supervisors and employees make up that team. He advised the newly elected councilman and mayor to conduct themselves openly, honestly and fairly.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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City council met in special session on December 26, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Harry Horn, David Tate, Bill Thompson, Steve Shea, John Cheese and Mayor Paul 2002 Minutes
Oblock; absent: Councilman Allen Knight. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, and Colleen Peterson.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Intent to Create Sunset Drive Sewer Improvement District No. 127
There were no comments during the public hearing. Action to be taken under Ordinance 2002- 17.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-188, A RESOLUTION VACATING THE 15 FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT IS LOCATED ON LOTS 4-7 OF DRY CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3, LOTS 9, 10, AND 12 OF DRY CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 4, AND LOT 20 OF DRY CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 5, was read by title. Councilman Horn moved to approve Resolution 2002-188. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate, Horn, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2002-17, AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE CREATION OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, SUNSET DRIVE SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 127; ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES; DESCRIBING THE SAME; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR; FIXING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT; RATIFYING ALL CONSISTENT ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN CONCERNING SUCH; AND PRESCRIBING DETAILS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID DISTRICT, was read on first reading. Councilman Gilbert moved to approve Ordinance 2002- 17. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Shea, Thompson, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Peterson announced a special council meeting on December 30 to accept the donation from Questar Pipeline for the Kiwanis Ball Field and purchase the Questar Parking lot. Mayor Oblock added the negotiated price to purchase the parking lot is $30,000.
Mr. Rickabaugh announced the open house for the new city shop is scheduled for January 3.
Mayor Oblock announced the second and third reading for Ordinance 2002-17 will be January 3 and January 7 respectively to meet the guidelines on the Sunset Drive Sewer Improvement District.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at7:10 p.m.
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City council met in special session on December 30, 2002. Mayor Oblock called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Members present included Councilmen Kent Porenta, Kathy Gilbert, Harry Horn, David Tate, John Cheese and Mayor Paul Oblock; absent: Councilman Allen Knight, Bill Thompson and Steve Shea. Department heads present included Neil Kourbelas, Mike Rickabaugh, Brad Sarff, George McJunkin, Vince Crow and Colleen Peterson.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2002-189, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH QUESTAR PIPELINE, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, was read by title. Councilman Gilbert moved to approve Resolution 2002-189. Seconded by Councilman Porenta. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Cheese, Tate, Horn, Gilbert, Porenta and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight, Thompson and Shea. Motion carried.
Resolution 2002-190, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH QUESTAR PIPELINE, AND AUTHORIZING PAUL S. OBLOCK, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING, AND COLLEEN A. PETERSON, AS THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. Councilman Tate moved to approve Resolution 2002-190. Seconded by Councilman Cheese. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Councilman Horn, Gilbert, Porenta, Cheese, Tate and Mayor Oblock; absent: Councilman Knight, Thompson and Shea. Motion carried.
Councilman Horn questioned if the matter of the land donation and purchase had been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Board. Mayor Oblock responded that to his knowledge the matter had not been before the Board. At Questar’s request to process the donation and purchase in the 2002 calendar year, there had not been time to accomplish this.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.