City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting September 15th, 2020 The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of September was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded. Council member D. Welling 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; Council members Tim Lynch, Tib Ottley, David Welling, Mike Sellers and Mikal Welling. Evan Perkes was excused. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Director of Engineering & Planning, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; City Clerk, Diane Harris; 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 Lynch moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held September 15th 2020, were approved as presented. Bills Council member Sellers moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the following bills including one additional warrant payable to HACH Company in the amount of $8,562.00, for payment: September 2, 2020 to September 15, 2020 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 240.00 Flex Share Payroll 2,507.66 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 42,833.26 Orchard Trust Payroll 953.32 Parks & Recreation Payroll 194.65 Vantage Point Payroll 106.66 Payroll Payroll 133,287.13 All West Internet/Phones 2,270.39 Bridgestone Golf Supplies 1,168.31 Dennis M. Boal Services 2,862.00 Caselle Support/Maintenance 1,939.00 Yeti Parts 911.51 Cazin’s Supplies 562.11 Century Equipment Parts 553.42 City of Evanston Utilities 30,518.18 Codale Electric Supply Supplies 262.80 Consolidated Paving & Concrete Contract 404,940.19 Boot Barn Safety Boots 101.99 CCI Network Utilities 84.50 Norco Parts 12.60 Epoch Eyewear Supplies 212.14 Energy Laboratories Testing 701.00 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 91,533.10 First Bank Visa 12,771.00 Freeway Tire Tires 6,847.52 Fremont Motor Company Vehicles 62,182.00 Glock Professional Registration 250.00 Gear for Sports Supplies 79.33 General Code Books 943.55 Murdochs Supplies 320.34 Jason Hergert Reimbursement 200.00 Intermountain Concrete Supplies 163.00 Floyd’s Truck Center Parts 334.84 Kallas Automotive Parts 997.55 Amanda R. Kirby Services 1,440.00 Landmark Services 260.00 Mile High Turfgrass Supplies 1,142.00 Morcon Industrial Supplies 355.64 Dominion Energy Utilities 109.55 O’Reilly Auto Parts Parts 47.02 Northwest Transportation Services 1,264.62 Parnell’s Glass & Bodyworks Services 6,798.90 Porter Muirhead Cornia Howard Services 30,000.00 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 59.25 Rocky Mountain Valves Parts 475.02 Six States Distributors Parts 88.91 Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 388.98 Snap-On Credit Software Subscription 748.92 Stateline Metals of Wyoming Parts 1,249.88 Alsco Laundry Services 408.87 Superior Rental Supplies 79.63 Tom’s HVAC Services 135.00 Thatcher Chemical Supplies 4,591.29 Titleist Supplies 881.43 TCF Equipment Contract 4,445.39 Triple H Company Supplies 379.44 Turf Equipment & Irrigation Parts 851.46 Uinta County Herald Public Notices 1,123.65 Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 25,157.10 Century Link Utilities 1,069.17 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 34,423.32 Vanessa Weekly Reimbursement 13.05 Walmart Stores Restitution 21.51 Wyoming Waste Systems Services 239.13 Wheeler Machinery Parts 781.58 Wyoming Montana Safety Council Services 45.00 One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 108.75 Creative Ink Images Services 60.00 JC Golf Accessories Supplies 282.08 Callaway Golf Supplies 726.16 Wyoming State Golf Association Supplies 75.00 Uinta BOCES #1 Training 500.00 Cory Moeller Refund 100.00 Amber or Skyler Schiffman Refund 100.00 Peak Asphalt Supplies 1,800.90 Robert Dotson Refund 800.00 Andee Cornia Refund 750.00 Baltazar Hornedo Refund 550.00 Wright Express Fuel 10,823.96 Revenue & Expenditure Report Council member M. Welling moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Reports for May and June 2020. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Council memberLynch recognized the Police Department and Public Works Department for the great job last week helping citizens and cleaning up after the storm. Council member D. Welling echoed the comments of Council member Lynch. He also commented that he is glad to be back after surgery and expressed gratitude for the support he received. Council member Sellers commented that he had numerous citizens comment on what a great job the City did and to pass on thanks to all for the work they did during and after the storm. He mentioned Cowboy Days being a success this year. He wished the new restaurant in the Bowling Alley good luck on their business. He mentioned that we still need to be concerned about COVID, to be aware of people struggling, and an increase in suicides.  Council member M. Welling echoed the comments of gratitude for the hard work the City employees did during and after the storm. Mayor Williams expressed gratitude and appreciation to the employees for all they did last week. Consent Agenda Council member D. Welling moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Parade Route Permit requested by Evanston High School Student Council for the Homecoming Parade.. The parade will begin at Davis Middle School at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25th, 2020. Open Container and Street Closure Permit requested by Urban Renewal/Main Street/Kate’s for the 2nd Fall Main Street Bash on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 on Main Street from 9th Street to 11th Street, from 12 noon to midnight. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. RESOLUTION 20-74 Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 20-74. Council member Lynch moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-74. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND CONVEYANCE OF AN ACCESS EASEMENT TO KYLE HEAP AND SARAH HEAP. WHEREAS, Kyle Heap and Sarah Heap have requested the City convey to them an easement for access to property they purchased which lies along the road owned by the City to access its wastewater treatment plant; and WHEREAS, Kyle Heap and Sarah Heap have paid the City consideration in the sum of $1,000.00 for the conveyance of the easement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: In return for the payment of $1,000.00,the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign, attest and convey an Easement to Kyle Heap and Sarah Heap, for access to their property, a copy of which is attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of September, 2020. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. RESOLUTION 20-75 Council member Ottley introduced Resolution 20-75. Council member Ottley moved, Council member Sellers econded, to adopt Resolution 20-75. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UINTA COUNTY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO ADMINISTER THE FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL TO PERFORM THE WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL HISTORIC CAMPUS ASSESSMENT & REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PHASE I GRANT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Wyoming Business Council has awarded $25,000.00 to the City and $25,000.00 to the County to create a detailed architectural/engineering blueprint of a portion of the historic state mental health property for various economic redevelopment purposes and opportunities; and; and WHEREAS, the City and the County need to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the administration of the grants in order to receive the funding for the grants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Evanston and Uinta County to work collaboratively to administer the funds provided by the Wyoming Business Council to perform the Wyoming State Hospital Historic Campus Assessment & Redevelopment Plan Phase I Grant Project, a copy of which is attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of September, 2020. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk 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