City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL First Regular Meeting June 2nd, 2020 The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of June 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 Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Clerk, Diane Harris; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Director of Engineering & Planning, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill and Police Chief, Jon Kirby. Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers was excused. A group of interested citizens were also present. Approve Agenda Council member D. Welling moved, Council member 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 May 19, 2020, and the City Council Work Session Meeting held May 26, 2020 were approved as presented. Bills Council member Lynch moved, Council member M. Welling seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: May 20, 2020 to June 2, 2020 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00 Beneficial Life Insurance Payroll 293.34 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Payroll 147,210.57 Delta Dental Payroll 8,161.00 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 240.00 Flex Share Payroll 2,682.66 Flex Share Fees Payroll 380.55 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 48,409.42 NCPERS Wyoming Payroll 112.00 Orchard Trust Payroll 27,778.86 Parks & Recreation Payroll 194.65 Vantage Point Payroll 446.66 WEBT Payroll 968.00 Wyoming Retirement Payroll 62,390.19 Payroll Payroll 145,524.94 10 A+ Trophy & Awards Plaque 22.87 Auto Zone Parts 13.64 Dennis M. Boal Services 3,438.00 Cazin’s Parts 344.50 CD’s Electric Electrical 128.22 Construction Material Recycling Contract 83,641.93 Cleveland Golf Supplies 1,415.14 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 663.48 Deru’s Glass Parts 115.20 Ellingford’s Supplies 1,365.11 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 101,983.33 Fastenal Company Parts 7.00 Murdochs Supplies 197.84 Harris Law Office Contract 4,000.00 Labforms Supplies 1,724.00 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,122.52 Amanda R. Kirby Services 832.50 Andrew Moon Reimbursement 246.74 Morcon Industrial Supplies 436.07 Mountain West Business Solutions Contract 1,100.80 Dominion Energy Utilities 2,634.68 Dave Norris Construction Services 5,100.00 Quadient Contract 3,293.58 OT Excavation Services 185.00 Office Products Dealer Supplies 354.67 Office Depot Supplies 68.55 Potable Divers Services 6,500.00 Quality Engraving & Locksmith Services 186.00 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 228.00 Rush Truck Center Parts 178.98 Safety Supply & Sign Signs 232.56 Shred-It USA Services 87.60 Six States Distributors Parts 1,220.68 Stateline Metals Services 181.18 Local Gov’t Liability Pool Insurance 37,719.00 Superior Rental Equipment Rental 270.00 Tom’s HVAC Services 360.00 Turf Equipment & Irriga. Parts 311.42 Uinta County Human Services Contract 33,750.00 Uinta County Herald Ads 85.00 Uinta County School Dist #1 Refund 40.00 Uinta Engineering Contract 4,800.00 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 16,259.97 Walmart Supplies 374.21 XO Xtreme Marketing Marketing 23,832.50 Westar Printing Supplies 121.88 Western Wyoming Beverages Services 277.80 The Lumberyard Supplies 1,180.55 Wyoming Financial Insurance Notary Bond 50.00 One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 104.25 Yamaha Motor Corp Contract 3,495.25 Arts Inc Refund 500.00 Evanston Cowboy Days Refund 300.00 Golden Rule Embroidery Services 20.00 PGA of America Dues 536.00 The Bugnappers Services 1,419.00 Emily Knott Refund 100.00 Timber Erickson Reimbursement 117.00 Patty Willoughby Refund 100.00 Risa Capital LLC Refund 218.78 William Orvosh Refund 1,250.00 Wyoming Agriculture Refund 600.00 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Council member Lynch reminded everyone to continue to be safe during this time. Council member Sellers recognized the Graduating Class of Evanston High School. He reminded everyone to beware of scams during these times and to be vigilant about people needing help and support for their mental well being. He recognized the Evanston Police Department and the job they do. Council member Perkes expressed gratitude that Evanston and Uinta County have not experienced any problems like other parts of the nation. Mayor Williams recognized the turbulent times going on everywhere. He reminded everyone to stay above the fray, remain vigilant and cautious. We, as citizens of Evanston, are patriotic, we love our community and state. Consent Agenda Council member D Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Item: Street Closure Permit requested by Elijah Robinson for a neighborhood 4th of July Block Party on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on Sage Street between 4th Street and 5th Street, from 5:00 pm to 11:59 pm. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Member Perkes abstained. Council member Perkes moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Item: Street Closure Permit requested by Mark Potter for a neighborhood 4th of July Party on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on 7th Street between Lombard Street and Uinta Street, from 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Perkes, Ottley, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council member Ottley moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Item: Parade Route requested by Jim Davis for the Annual All Alumni Noise Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Uinta County Library Parking Lot and ending at Depot Square. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Perkes, Ottley, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Summer 2020 Street Maintenance Overlay Project Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded, to accept the bid for the Summer 2020 Street Maintenance Overlay Project to the low bidder, Consolidated Paving and Concrete, Inc. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. RESOLUTION 20-42 Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 20-42. Council member Lynch moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-42. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A BULLET PROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. WHEREAS, grant funds are available from the U.S. Department of Justice which are to be used to assist in the purchase of bullet proof vests for the police department; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming as follows: Section 1. The Police Department of the City of Evanston is authorized to apply for a Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2020. ______________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk Public Participation Jon Pentz recognized the progress on City View Drive. He also wanted to express his gratitude and support for the Police Officers of our community. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m. ______________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk