City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL First Regular Meeting November 1st, 2022 The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of November was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded and streamed live. Council member Ottley 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; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Police Lieutenant, Ken Pearson; Director of Engineering and Planning, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets and Parks/Recreation Director, Scott Ehlers. Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill was excused. Approve Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member M. Welling 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 October 18th, 2022, and the City Council Work Session held October 25th, 2022, was approved as presented. Bills Council member Lynch moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: Oct 19, 2022, to Nov 01, 2022 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 338.00 Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 224.00 Flex Share Payroll 2,480.97 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 44,881.89 Mission Square Payroll 99.44 Orchard Trust Payroll 818.88 Parks & Recreation Payroll 159.37 Wyoming Child Support Payroll 264.92 Payroll Payroll 136,158.03 AT&T Cell Phones 1,638.00 Evanston Youth Club Contract 18,750.00 Dennis M. Boal Services 3,312.00 Yeti Parts 941.00 CD’s Electric Services 336.57 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 257.98 Evanston Chamber of Commerce Contract 10,388.00 Evanston Parks & Recreation Reimbursement/City Subsidy 152,731.19 First Bank Visa 11,961.20 Fairway Restaurant & Bar Reimbursement 628.00 Forsgren Contract 140.00 Freeway Tire Tires 9,897.48 Geneva Rock Asphalt 3,971.16 Murdochs Supplies 99.95 Harris Law Office Contract 4,000.00 Holland Equipment Parts 348.48 Spectra Associates Supplies 942.50 Floyd’s Truck Center Parts 303.51 Labforms Supplies 2,323.50 JWC Environmental Parts 5,031.65 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,723.37 Amanda R. Kirby Services 1,440.00 Lexis Nexis Matthew Bender Supplies 211.10 Morcon Parts 416.73 Motocaddy Supplies 990.00 Dominion Energy Utilities 3,158.48 Myers/Anderson Architects Contract 3,300.00 North Face Roofing Services 2,422.00 Pops Privy Services 240.00 Staker Parson Asphalt 869.70 City of Evanston Reimbursement 177.67 Safety Supply & Sign Signs 457.24 Shred-it USA Services 116.98 Titleist Supplies 741.89 The Huntington National Bank Contract 4,445.39 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 5,539.50 Walmart Supplies 590.35 XO Xtreme Marketing Contract 27,761.00 Westar Printing Supplies 558.00 Willow Creek Salt Company Supplies 5,527.69 Watertech Supplies 7,898.00 The Lumberyard Supplies 141.39 W.W.Q. & P.C.A. Registration 682.00 Yamaha Motor Contract 3,495.25 Heartland Kubota Parts 183.83 Richard McMurray Award 250.00 JC Golf Accessories Supplies 123.38 Cara Enterprises Fees 190.00 Callaway Golf Supplies 461.11 Mity Lite Supplies 15,794.12 Atkinson Sound Supplies 1,902.40 Shawn Stahl Reimbursement 161.96 Linda Liechty Award 275.00 Zach Marler Award 100.00 Yesenia Navarro Refund 700.00 Winfield Properties DV Victim 400.00 Cody Webb Reimbursement 207.90 Gladiator Materials Services 2,045.00 Lynn Hawkins Services 1,900.00 Dawn Worley Award 100.00 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Revenue & Expenditure Report Council member Sellers moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report for September 2022. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling. Council Comments Council member Ottley commented that it was good to be back to the meetings. The Council members all agreed that it was great having Tib back. Council member Sellers congratulated the Rotary Club for their forty-year anniversary. He also commented about the storm coming in and reminded everyone to be safe. He wished everyone that is seeking an office in the election good luck. Key to the City Mayor Williams presented a “Key to the City” to Kendell Cummings, the young man who saved his wrestling teammate at Northwest College from a grizzly bear attack. Mayor Williams recognized his bravery and heroism and commented how proud our community is of him. The mayor also presented his parents with a key for raising such an exceptional young man. Resolution 22-79 Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 22-79. Council member Lynch moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-79. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UINTA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, TO COOPERATE IN PROVIDING A FACILITY FOR VACCINATIONS, NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES.  WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Evanston has determined that it is in the public’s interest to cooperate with Uinta County Public Health to cooperate in providing a facility for vaccinations, natural disasters and other public health emergencies within Uinta County, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and Uinta County Public Health have negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding which will provide a cooperative approach; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the Acting City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Evanston, and Uinta County Public Health to cooperate in providing a facility for vaccinations, natural disasters and other public health emergencies, a copy of which is attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of November 2022. 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. Resolution 22-80 Council member Ottley introduced Resolution 22-80. Council member Ottley moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-80. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF UINTA COUNTY, WYOMING, TO JOINTLY FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT THE UINTA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. WHEREAS, the County has decided to improve the Uinta County Fairgrounds located in Evanston by constructing new grandstands and associated facilities, such as vendor stalls and/or restrooms, to increase the safety and comfort of spectators who attend events at the Fairgrounds; and WHEREAS, the cost of the improvements is estimated to be as much 2.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, the governing body for the City has determined that it is in the public’s interest for the City to assist the County in funding the construction of the improvements by using a portion of the money it received from the federal government pursuant to the American Rescue Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the Acting City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Evanston and County Commissioners of Uinta County, Wyoming, to jointly fund the construction of improvements at the Uinta County Fairgrounds, a copy of which is attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of November 2022. 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.  Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk