City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL First Regular Meeting July 5th, 2022 The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of July 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, Evan Perkes, David Welling, Mike Sellers and Mikal Welling. Tib Ottley was excused. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; Director of Engineering and Planning, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill and Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers. Approve Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member M. Welling seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held June 21st, 2022, was approved as presented. Bills Council member Lynch moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: Jun 22, 2022 to Jun 29, 2022 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 433.00 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 232.00 Flex Share Payroll 2,522.63 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 44,859.11 Orchard Trust Payroll 773.88 Parks & Recreation Payroll 159.37 Vantage Point Payroll 99.44 Wyoming Child Support Payroll 264.92 Payroll Payroll 134,866.35 AAA Fire Safety & Alarm Services 270.00 AT&T Cell Phones 132.29 Artistic Sign & Design Services 998.00 Advanced Lining Parts 32,049.00 Best Kind Embroidery Services 771.00 Brownells Supplies 1,011.99 Dennis M. Boal Services 3,505.50 Yeti Parts 561.00 Cazin’s Parts 535.72 Cobra Puma Golf Supplies 560.00 Cleveland Golf Supplies 596.19 Curtis Blue Line Uniforms 800.00 Deru’s Glass Services 10,332.40 TK Elevator Services 1,463.00 Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 459.00 Xtreme FoamWorx Services 2,205.00 Urban Renewal Agency Reimbursement 5,750.00 Ferguson Enterprises Annual Fee 16,135.87 Fastenal Parts 860.51 Good to Grow Services 309.62 Murdochs Supplies 1,469.64 Hach Equipment 5,434.84 Harrington Industrial Plastics Parts 865.89 Harris Law Office Contract 4,000.00 Ferguson Waterworks Supplies 433.35 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,307.02 Amanda R. Kirby Services 1,935.00 M&K Striping Services 44,000.00 Morcon Parts 747.80 Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement 30.00 Nalco Supplies 17,744.70 Pops Privy Services 560.00 Plan One Contract 6,248.15 Pukka Supplies 962.40 City of Evanston Reimbursement 156.84 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 411.75 Rocky Mountain Turf Parts 77.82 Sirchie Finger Print Lab Supplies 121.90 Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 354.16 Standard Plumbing Supplies 29.71 Alsco Laundry Services 412.78 Superior Rental Supplies 403.74 Thatcher Chemical Supplies 6,541.22 Titleist Supplies 404.08 Turf Equipment & Irrigation Parts 1,520.11 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 7,078.24 Walmart Supplies 870.92 Russell Industries Parts 16,380.07 Westar Printing Supplies 164.71 Rogue Services Parts 7,472.26 WLEA-ADVTRNG Registration 1,476.20 The Lumberyard Supplies 2,392.21 Yamaha Motor Contract 3,495.25 Prestige Flags Supplies 366.26 Dana Kepner Parts 6,850.54 Highland Golf Parts 172.02 ASCAP Dues 39.50 Callaway Golf Supplies 234.54 Taylor Made Golf Supplies 426.64 Water of Life Services 263.45 Kickin Grass Services 55.00 Paul or Michaella Rauwolf Refund 100.00 Steven Cheney Services 300.00 Cody Saloga Award 100.00 Caleb Crum Refund 100.00 The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Mayor Williams and the Council members each commented on how great the 4th of July celebration was. Everyone expressed gratitude to the Parks and Recreation Department for the Fresh Air, Freedom and Fun Event, Porter’s Fireworks for the amazing fireworks display and the Fire Department for keeping everyone safe. Mayor Williams commented on how many attendees were from out of town. Council member Sellers mentioned that it was great to be able to fish at Sulpher Creek. Council member Welling mentioned that a long time resident of Evanston, Gene Hutchings had passed away, sending condolences and prayers to his family. Public Hearing/Liquor License A public hearing was conducted by City Attorney, Dennis Boal to solicit public comment regarding the application for a Restaurant Liquor License for Martin Food Group, LLC, dba: Martinelli’s Café & Dinner Club for the building located at 123 10th Street, Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming. There was discussion about the Liquor License Application not being complete and the applicant being unable to correct at this time due to health reasons. Restaurant Liquor License Council member Perkes moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the Restaurant Liquor License for Martin Food Group, LLC, dba: Martinelli’s Café & Dinner Club for the building located at 123 10th Street, Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming. The motion failed unanimously with 6 no votes: Williams, Lynch, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.  Consent Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member M. Welling seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items: Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Shawna Jones for Top of the Mountain Mud Drags by Evolution Racing LLC, at the Uinta County Fairgrounds for the following date and times: Saturday, July 9th, 2022 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Gabriela Blevins for VFW Softball Tournament at the Overthrust Ballfields for the following dates and times: Friday, August 19th, 2022 8:00 am to 11:30 pm Saturday, August 20th, 2022 8:00 am to 11:30 pm Sunday, August 21st, 2022 8:00 am. to 11:30 pm Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Uinta County Fair Board for the Uinta County Fair at the Uinta County Fairgrounds for the following dates and times: Saturday, July 30th, 2022 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday, August 4th, 2022 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, August 6th , 2022 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Julie O’Connell of the Evanston Urban Renewal Agency for the Annual Brewfest fundraiser event in Depot Square/Front Street for the following date and times: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Open Container/Street Closure Permit requested by the Evanston Urban Renewal Agency for the Evanston Brewfest fundraiser event on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 on Front Street and Main Street from 9th Street to Harrison Drive and 9th, 10th, and Harrison Drive from Front Street to Main Street, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Resolution 22-45 Council member Sellers introduced Resolution 22-45. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-45. RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM NATIONWIDE INSURANCE TO PROVIDE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE FOR CITY BUILDINGS, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, the City has solicited proposals to provide property and casualty insurance for city buildings, vehicles and equipment; and WHEREAS, Nationwide Insurance has submitted the best and most affordable proposal to provide such insurance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The City of Evanston accepts and approves Nationwide Proposal 3008690506 to provide property and casualty insurance for city buildings, vehicles and equipment at an annual cost of $110,942.00. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of July, 2022. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Public Comments Harriet Beck of Soroptimist Evanston invited the Mayor and Council to the 10th Year Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at the Depot. She also expressed appreciation to Mayor Williams for recognizing the Club’s events throughout the year. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:51 p.m. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk