City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting August 17th, 2021 The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of August 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; Council members Tim Lynch, Tib Ottley, Evan Perkes, David Welling, and Mike Sellers. Council member Mikal Welling was excused. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Engineer, Dean Barker; City Clerk, Diane Harris ; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; Community Relations/Grant Writer, Meike Madrid and Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers. City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; was excused. A group of interested citizens were also present. Approve Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held August 3rd, 2021, was approved as presented. Bills Council member Lynch moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: Aug 04, 2021 to Aug 17, 2021 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 433.00 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 232.00 Flex Share Payroll 2,479.56 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 42,637.67 Orchard Trust Payroll 1,103.88 Parks & Recreation Payroll 109.37 Vantage Point Payroll 109.44 Payroll Payroll 132,159.80 All West Internet/Phones 3,238.62 Dennis M. Boal Services 3,573.00 Civic Plus Contract 3,779.78 Caselle Support/Maintenance 1,694.00 Yeti Parts 420.00 Cazin’s Supplies 1,161.03 CD’s Electric Electrical 2,005.01 City of Evanston Utilities 35,623.55 Curtis Blue Line Uniforms 157.38 CCI Network Utilities 87.15 Easy Picker Golf Product Supplies 434.91 Energy Laboratories Testing 30.00 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 97,685.64 First Bank Visa 8,479.57 Fastenal Parts .76 Forsgren Associates Contract 2,100.00 Gateway Mapping Contract 2,788.30 Harris Law Office Contract 4,000.00 HR Direct Supplies 127.08 Reladyne Fuel 1,681.81 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,083.77 Amanda R. Kirby Services 1,035.00 Rhinehart Oil Fuel 15,989.03 Main Street Deli Services 849.15 Manager Plus Solutions Software Subscription 2,142.00 Modern Cleaners Laundry Services 401.70 Morcon Industrial Supplies 84.27 Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement 1,702.68 Dominion Energy Utilities 65.26 MCI Utilities 22.56 Nalco Company Supplies 66,610.32 O’Reilly Auto Parts Parts 50.96 Office Depot Supplies 369.90 Porter Muirhead Cornia Howard Audit Fees 20,000.00 Proforce Law Enforcement Supplies 531.73 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 797.50 Rotational Molding of Utah Supplies 7,935.00 Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 205.05 Stateline Metals of Wyoming Parts 32.50 Alsco Laundry Services 439.05 Thatcher Chemical Supplies 7,550.19 Titleist Supplies 4,293.25 The Huntington National Bank Contract 4,445.39 Turf Equipment & Irrigation Parts 2,869.80 Uinta County Herald Public Notices 976.60 Uinta County Solis Waste Landfill Fees 38,678.15 Union Pacific Contract 100.00 Century Link Utilities 1,639.16 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 26,753.96 Vision Perfect Software 695.00 Wal Mart Restitution 33.78 Wasatch Surveying Services 612.00 Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fees 319.21 Westar Printing Supplies 507.16 Western Wyoming Beverages Services 600.00 WETCO Software 254.25 Wheeler Machinery Parts 89.29 Wyoming Association Dues 15,893.60 Wyoming Department of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 2,965.16 JC Golf Accessories Supplies 282.18 Wyoming Dept of Transportation Contract 80.12 Evanston Cowboy Days Promotion 15,000.00 Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates Registration 1,660.00 Wesley Selby Reimbursement 100.00 John Hudson Reimbursement 95.00 Craig Peay Restitution 67.00 Colette Zaring Refund 100.00 Carrie or Michael Searle Refund 100.00 Trevor Hurd Reimbursement 143.50 Wright Express Fuel 1,055.24 Scott Faddis Reimbursement 129.99 The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers. Council Comments Council member Perkes reminded everyone that school will be starting soon and to watch out for the children when driving. Council member Sellers congratulated Council member Welling on his retirement from the Uinta County Sheriff’s Office and wished him well on his new position. He also recognized how the community has united in response to the tragic accident that took the life of a two year old. Mayor Williams echoed the sentiments about the young boy. He commented that our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all those involved and that we are grieving with them. Consent Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Item: · Open Container and Street Closure Permit requested by the Main Street Promotions for the Main Street Amazing Race on Friday, August 20, 2021 on Main Street from 9th to 11th Street, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers. Ordinance 21-05 Council member Perkes moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to pass Ordinance 21-05 on second reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AMENDING SECTION 4-26. A. and B. 0F CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TO PROHIBIT THE USE MALT BEVERAGE AND CATERING PERMIT TO OPERATE A CONTINUING BUSINESS. WHEREAS, the Wyoming Legislature has amended the state statute to prohibit the use malt beverage and catering permits to operate a continuing business; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston desires to amend its Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance in response to the amendments in state law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1. Section 4-26. A. and B. of the Evanston City Code is hereby amended and reenacted to provide as follows: § 4-26. Twenty-four-hour malt beverage permit and catering permit. A. A malt beverage permit authorizing the sale of malt beverages only may be issued by the City Council to any responsible person or organization for sales at a picnic, bazaar, fair, rodeo, special holiday or similar public gathering. No person or organization holding the special permit shall sell any alcoholic liquor other than malt beverages on the premises described on the permit, nor shall any malt beverage be sold or consumed off the premises authorized by the permit. Malt beverage permits under this subsection shall not be used to operate a continuing business. B. A catering permit authorizing the sale of alcoholic and malt beverages may be issued by the governing body to any person holding a retail liquor license or a resort liquor license, authorizing the off-premises sale of both alcoholic and malt beverages, for sales at meetings, conventions, private parties and dinners or at other similar gatherings events not capable of being held within the licensee's licensed premises. No licensee holding a catering permit shall sell or permit consumption of any alcoholic or malt beverages off the premises described in the permit. Catering permits under this subsection shall not be used to operate a continuing business. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading this 17th day of August, 2021. CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion to pass Ordinance 21-05 on second reading passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers. RESOLUTION 21-59 Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 21-59. Council member Lynch moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to adopt Resolution 21-59. RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE WYOMING WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 16" WATER TRANSMISSION LINE FROM THE EVANSTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO THE TWIN RIDGE WATER TANK. WHEREAS, a Level II Feasibility Study was recently completed regarding concerns about the water storage capacity and the water distribution system of the City of Evanston; and WHEREAS, one of the findings of the Study was that significant water distribution problems would be alleviated if a new water transmission line was constructed from the Evanston Water Treatment Plant to the Twin Ridge Water Tank; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The City of Evanston hereby authorizes the submission of a grant application to the Wyoming Water Development Commission to fund the construction of a 16" water transmission line from the Evanston Water Treatment Plant to Twin Ridge Water Tank. Section 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and attest all documents which may be necessary to timely submit the Grant Application to the Wyoming Water Development Commission. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 2021. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Perkes, Ottley, Welling, Sellers. Public Participation Tim O’Leary, owner of Wasatch SIPS (Structurally Insulated Panels) presented information about his business he is moving to Evanston. Tim and his staff will construct fully finished walls for residential homes. Wasatch SIPS is expecting to begin construction on their facility in the next two months on a property just off Allegiance Circle and Wasatch Road. He was accompanied by his wife Christine, son Patrick and friend Zach. 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