City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL First Regular Meeting February 2, 2021 The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of February was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded. Council member Perkes 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, Evan Perkes, David Welling, Mike Sellers and Mikal Welling. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; Director of Engineering and Planning, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers and Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets. Police Chief Jon Kirby 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, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held January 19th, 2021 were approved as presented. Bills Council member M. Welling moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the following bills including one additional warrant payable to Flexshare Benefits in the amount of $53,600, for payment: January 20, 2021 to February 2, 2021 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00 Beneficial Life Payroll 293.34 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Payroll 167,632.00 Delta Dental Payroll 8,381.55 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 248.00 Flex Share Payroll 3,093.96 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 42,836.34 NCPRS Wyoming Payroll 112.00 Orchard Trust Payroll 1,093.32 Parks & Recreation Payroll 183.88 The Hartford Payroll 308.30 Vantage Point Payroll 106.66 Vision Service Plan Payroll 1,236.24 WEBT Payroll 979.00 Wyoming Dept of Workforce Services Payroll 5,818.21 Wyoming Retirement Payroll 66,205.73 Payroll Payroll 133,763.62 Dennis M. Boal Services 3,307.50 CD’s Electric Electrical 239.09 Kamille Cook Reimbursement 100.00 Cleveland Golf Dues 400.00 CNA Surety Bonds 50.00 Dell Marketing Equipment 1,676.68 Energy Laboratories Testing 376.00 Evanston Parks & Recreation Reimbursement/City Subsidy 116,314.87 Fastenal Company Parts 102.00 Freeway Tire Tires 1,304.14 Murdochs Supplies 132.98 Harris Law Office Contract 4,000.00 Evanston Regional Hospital Testing 73.27 JUB Engineers Contract 22,500.00 Kallas Automotive Parts 2,439.13 Amanda R. Kirby Services 1,935.00 Morcon Industrial Parts 62.71 Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement 532.44 Mountainland Supply Supplies 701.35 Office Products Dealer Supplies 8,068.29 O’Reilly Auto Parts Parts 33.96 Personnel Screening Testing 435.00 Porter Muirhead Cornia Howard Audit Fees 25,000.00 Roto-Aire Sales & Service Supplies 214.30 Safety Supply & Sign Signs 885.08 Shred-It USA Services 92.38 ALSCO Laundry Services 370.55 T-7 Inc Supplies 625.50 Tom’s HVAC Repairs 413.98 Thatcher Chemical Supplies 6,565.00 Two Guys Flooring Services 16,050.00 Uinta County Herald ADS 64.00 Vulcan Industries Supplies 162.00 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 6,672.63 Walmart Supplies 405.40 XO Xtreme Marketing Contract 26,762.00 Westar Printing Supplies 153.44 The Lumberyard Parts 32.69 W.W.Q. & P.C.A. Dues 150.00 Yamaha Motor Corp Contract 3,495.25 Uinta Co Peace Officers Association Dues 310.00 WARWS Registration 169.00 Root X Supplies 934.00 JC Golf Accessories Supplies 97.54 Aaron Powell Reimbursement 50.00 Gladiator Materials Concrete 1,152.00 Rock’N It Repairs 5,625.00 Gerald Weekly Refund 600.00 Spencer Huffaker Reimbursement 150.00 Lincoln Self Reliance Refund 300.00 Robert Richmond Refund 100.00 Bill Abriani Refund 800.00 Lynn Hawkins Repairs 2,100.00 Dunmar Inn Restitution 752.49 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Council member D. Welling thanked IT Coordinator, Preston Sheets and all those involved in helping to acquire the computer equipment for them to use. He also wished everyone Happy Groundhog Day. Council member M. Welling commented how nice it was to be able to read the Council information before the meeting. Mayor Williams thanked everyone involved in getting the digital Council packets set up. He commented that it will be a good learning opportunity. Appointment to Boards/Commissions Mayor Williams made appointments to the following boards. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to confirm the following appointments: Urban Renewal Board Tim Lynch - January 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission - Board of Adjustments Kimberly Begalla - January 2024 Preservation Commission Debbie Liechty - January 2024 Joan Nixon- January 2024  Human Service Joint Powers Board Kent Williams- January 2024 Dean Barker - January 2024 The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Perkes, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Mayor Williams and Council member Lynch abstained. Resolution 21-06 Council member Welling introduced Resolution 21-06. Council member Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to adopt Resolution 21-06. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR AN EDA GRANT FOR THE WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City has been awarded an EDA grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to develop a plan about the viability of reusing some of the structures of the Wyoming State Hospital which will be vacated as a result of new construction, and how they can best be preserved, razed and/or renovated for other business or educational opportunities; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to enter into the attached Financial Assistance Award in order to receive the funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming as follows: Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to sign on behalf of the City the attached Financial Assistance Award with the U.S. Department of Commerce for an EDA Grant for the Wyoming State Hospital Redevelopment Planning Project. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2021. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Comments/Remarks Public Works Director Gordon Robinson recognized and thanked the City’s Water and Wastewater Operators in honor of Wyoming Professional Water and Wastewater Operator Appreciation Week. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m. Kent H. Williams, Mayor Diane Harris, City Clerk