City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL First Regular Meeting April 2, 2019 The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of April was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded. Mayor Williams led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Kent Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present. Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were: Mayor Williams; Councilmembers: Tim Lynch, Tib Ottley, Evan Perkes, David Welling, Mike Sellers, and Mikal Welling. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Clerk, Nancy Stevenson; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Police Chief, Jon Kirby; Police Lieutenant, Ken Pearson; Building Inspector, Bob Liechty, and Environmental Services Manager, Brad Tollefson. City Attorney, Dennis Boal; Director of Engineering & Planning, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson, and Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers were excused. A group of interested citizens were also present. Approve Agenda Councilmember M. Welling moved, Councilmember Ottley seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held March 19, 2019, the Special City Council Meeting held March 26, 2019, and the Work Session Meeting held March 26, 2019 were approved as presented. Bills Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: March 20, 2019 to April 2, 2019 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 232.00 Flex Share Payroll 2,393.49 ING Life Insurance Payroll 13.20 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 41,464.62 Orchard Trust Payroll 750.56 Parks and Recreation Payroll 194.87 Uinta County Court Payroll 407.48 Vantage Point Payroll 445.28 Payroll Payroll 129,384.35 Dennis M. Boal Legal Services 3,717.33 Calibration Tech & Supply Supplies 173.94 Yeti Parts 2,010.37 Cazin’s Supplies 293.97 CD’s Electric Electrical 581.90 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 697.64 Cajun Computers Computer/Software 899.98 CSI-Network Services 260.00 Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 348.00 Energy Laboratories Testing 1,605.00 Evanston Parks & Recreation Reimbursement/City Subsidy 140,193.20 Evanston Uinta Airport Contract 18,750.00 Fastenal Supplies 553.39 Floors & More Supplies 727.39 Freeway Tire Tires 411.95 Murdochs Supplies 13.47 Harris Law Office Contract 4,000.00 Hydro Tech Contract 152,100.00 Evanston Regional Hospital Testing 142.26 Interwest Fire Protection Inspection 2,475.00 Labforms Supplies 1,705.80 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,133.83 Kaman Industrial Tech Parts 1,246.74 Mile High Turfgrass Supplies 1,559.53 Modern Cleaners Laundry Service 439.80 Morcon Industrial Supplies 3,532.43 Mountain West Business Solutions Contract 829.16 Office Products Dealer Supplies 202.00 City of Evanston Reimbursement 141.00 Personnel Screening Testing 527.50 Proforce Law Enforcement Equipment 818.00 Real Kleen Supplies 4,389.00 Rotational Molding of Utah Refuse Cans 4,300.00 Shred-It USA Services 150.34 Six States Parts 80.70 Stateline Metals Services 130.00 Tom’s HVAC Repairs 1,974.97 Team Laboratory Supplies 3,450.00 Titleist Supplies 5,686.08 Uinta County Herald Ads 137.50 Union Pacific Railroad Lease 100.00 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 6,332.38 Vision Auto Glass Windshields 610.00 Walmart Supplies 516.07 Westar Printing Supplies 21.60 Waxie Sanitary Supply Supplies 1,154.58 Wyoming Montana Safety Council Services 45.00 One-Call of Wyoming Services 27.75 Yamaha Motor Corp Contract 3,281.75 UPS Shipping 67.33 Rock Springs Rocket Miner Ads 250.00 Carter Pettit Refund 100.00 P. Lamar & Sharon Eyre Refund 1,050.00 Kelly Bonner Refund 100.00 Sandra Bourdon Refund 450.00 Randy Chandler Restitution 31.49 Lance Voss Restitution 724.95 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Revenue & Expenditure Report Councilmember Ottley moved, Councilmember Lynch seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report for January and February 2019. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Councilmember Evan Perkes reminded everyone to watch for motorcycles and children with the weather getting warmer. Councilmember Mike Sellers stated that he appreciates that the Street Department has begunpatching potholes and the street sweeper out cleaning up salt and sand. He reminded everyone of the Women’s Conference and Eagles Craft Fair fundraiser on April 13th. Consent Agenda Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded, to approve a Street Closure Permit requested by Jonny Pentz for the Evanston Car Show on Saturday, July 20, 2019 on Main Street from 7th Street to 11th Street (with Main and 9th and 10th Street Intersection remaining open), and 8th Street from Front Street to Main Street from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and An Open Container Permit requested by Jonny Pentz for the Evanston Car Show on Saturday, July 20, 2019 on Main Street from 7th Street to 11th Street, and 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Streets from Front Street to Center Street, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Ordinance 19-02 Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to pass Ordinance 19-02 on second reading. ORDINANCE 19-02: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AMENDING SECTION 15-9 (b) (1) OF THE EVANSTON CITY CODE TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODY IWTH MORE FLEXIBILITY IN SETTING DAYS TO DISCHARGE FIREWORKS DURING THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY AND DECREASING THE TIME PERIOD THAT A PERSON MAY LEGALLY DISCHARGE FIREWORKS DURING THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY. The motion to pass Ordinance 19-20 on second reading, passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Ordinance 19-03 Councilmember Perkes sponsored Ordinance 19-03. Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Sellers seconded, to pass Ordinance 19-03 on first reading. ORDINANCE 19-03: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE RIDGECREST 5TH ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. The motion passed unanimously on first reading with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Ordinance 19-04 Councilmember D. Welling sponsored Ordinance 19-04. Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember Sellers seconded, to pass Ordinance 19-04 on first reading. ORDINANCE 19-04: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE STERLING ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. The motion passed unanimously on first reading with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 19-09 Councilmember Ottley introduced Resolution 19-09. Councilmember Ottley moved, Councilmember D. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-09. RESOLUTION 19-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 002 FOR THE EVANSTON RAILYARDS ROUNDHOUSE SECTIONS 2,3 & 4 DOORS AND CONCRETE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has previously authorized the Evanston Railyards Roundhouse Sections 2,3 & 4 Doors and Concrete Project which is being constructed by Hydro-Tech, Inc ; and WHEREAS, the governing body has determined that it is in the public’s interest to approve Change Order No. 001for the reasons set forth therein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming, as follows: Section 1. Change Order No. 002 for the Evanston Railyards Roundhouse Sections 2,3 & 4 Doors and Concrete Project, a copy of which is attached hereto, is approved. Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to approve Change Order No. 001 on behalf of the City. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2019. ________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 19-10 Councilmember M. Welling introduced Resolution 19-10. Councilmember M. Welling moved, Councilmember Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-10. RESOLUTION 19-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE WYOMING OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO OBTAIN FUNDS WHICH ARE DESIGNATED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, there are funds available from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security which could be used by the City for law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented activities and equipment; and  WHEREAS, it is in the public’s interest for the City of Evanston to apply for the grant funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming as follows: Section 1. The Mayor, Chief of Police and City Clerk are authorized to sign and attest on behalf of the City the application for a Grant from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to obtain funds for law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented activities and equipment. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2019. ________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 19-11 Councilmember Lynch introduced Resolution 19-11. Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-11. RESOLUTION 19-11: RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING UINTA BANK, WELLS FARGO, 1ST BANK EVANSTON AND BANK OF THE WEST AS A DEPOSITORY FOR MONIES OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, Wyoming Statute 9-4-817 requires the deposit of municipal funds in banks, to be fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or otherwise secured by a pledge of collateral or surety bond; and WHEREAS, Wyoming Statute 9-4-817 also requires the governing body of a city to officially designate any bank which may hold city funds as an approved depository; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the statute there is a need for the governing body of the City of Evanston to designate its depositories of funds for the City of Evanston; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: Uinta Bank, Wells Fargo, 1st Bank Evanston and Bank of the West are hereby officially designated and approved as a depository for funds of the City of Evanston, Wyoming. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2019. ________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 19-12 Councilmember Perkes introduced Resolution 19-12. Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-12. RESOLUTION 19-12: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH M & K STRIPING TO STRIPE CROSS WALKS AND STOP BARS, IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and M & K Striping have reached an agreement whereby M & K Striping will provide all materials and labor specified in the agreement to stripe cross walks and stop bars in Evanston, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and M & K Striping have set their agreement in writing, a copy of which is attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT:  Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Agreement between the City of Evanston and M & K Striping, a copy of which is attached hereto, to stripe cross walks and stop bars within the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2019. ________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 19-13 Councilmember Ottley introduced Resolution 19-13. Councilmember Ottley moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-13. RESOLUTION 19-13: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH LAMBERT PAINT CO. INC. TO STRIPE PARKING LOTS, STREET PARKING AND CURBS IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and Lambert Paint Co. Inc. have reached an agreement whereby Lambert Paint Co. Inc. will provide all materials and labor specified in the agreement to stripe parking lots, street parking and curbs in Evanston, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and Lambert Paint Co. Inc. have set their agreement in writing, a copy of which is attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Agreement between the City of Evanston and Lambert Paint Co. Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, to stripe parking lots, street parking and curbs within the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2019. ________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 19-14 Councilmember D. Welling introduced Resolution 19-14. Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-14. RESOLUTION 19-14: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH IDAHO TRAFFIC SAFETY INC. TO STRIPE EDGE AND CENTER LINES IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and Idaho Traffic Safety Inc. have reached an agreement whereby Idaho Traffic Safety Inc. will provide all materials and labor specified in the agreement to stripe the edge and center lines on selected city streets in Evanston, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and Idaho Traffic Safety Inc. have set their agreement in writing, a copy of which is attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Agreement between the City of Evanston and Idaho Traffic Safety Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, to stripe the edge and center lines on selected city streets within the City of Evanston.  PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2019. ________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. ___________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor _______________________________ Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk