City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting November 19th, 2024 The official record of proceedings of the second 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 Perkes led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor 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, Jesse Lind, Evan Perkes, Dave Welling, Mike Sellers and Jen Hegeman. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Police Lieutenant, Ken Pearson; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Engineer, Damon Newsome; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill and Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson. Chief Michael Vranish was excused. A group of interested citizens was also present. Approve Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held November 5th, 2024, Special City Council Meeting held November 12th, 2024 and City Council Work Session held November 12th, 2024 were approved as presented. Bills Council member Lynch moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: Nov 06, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 188.00 Evanston Peace Officers Payroll 232.00 Flexshare Payroll 2,386.65 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 49,623.84 Orchard Trust Payroll 2,491.10 Parks & Recreation Payroll 143.75 Wyoming Child Support Payroll 264.92 Payroll 10/20/2024 – 11/02/2024 Payroll 157,787.73 120 Water Services 4,366.44 All West Utilities 2,855.63 Caselle Support/Maintenance 4,039.00 Cazin’s Parts 2,132.16 CCI Network Utilities 83.74 CD’s Services 449.08 CenturyLink Utilities 1,193.60 Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 128.40 City Employees Reimbursements 655.98 City of Evanston Utilities 3,345.59 Court Bonds Restitution 103.50 Cut Permits Reimbursement 650.00 Dana Kepner Parts 3,148.83 Dustbusters Road Salt 1,864.96 Enbridge Gas Utilities 7,810.80 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 123,807.00 Evanston Youth Club Contract 25,000.00 Fastenal Parts 152.62 Highland Golf Parts 277.10 Holland Equipment Parts 711.54 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,998.23 Kate’s Katering Services 225.00 Morcon Industrial Parts 133.85 1 Motorola Solutions Services 10,733.24 Mountain Alarm Fire Services 2,537.00 Mountain West Business Solutions Service Agreement 199.66 Northern Lake Services Supplies 840.00 One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 102.00 Pine Top Engineering Services 225.67 Proforce Law Enforcement Supplies 7,926.38 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 636.50 Reladyne Fuel 853.58 Rhinehart Fuel 12,593.08 Robertson Diesel Repair Parts 13,317.84 Rockwell Catering Services 6,616.50 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 25,526.32 Skaggs Uniforms 699.00 Standard Plumbing Parts 29.03 Stateline Metals Parts 77.25 T-7 Inc Propane 582.65 Taylor Made Golf Supplies 463.11 The Lumberyard Parts 53.71 Uinta County Herald Public Notices/Ads 1,328.48 Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill fees 36,731.35 Uline Supplies 877.65 Westar Printing Supplies 39.00 Wyoming Department of Transportation Contract 11,435.67 Wyoming Department of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 1,043.17 Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fee 83.11 XCell Engineering Contract 1,775.50 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Revenue & Expenditure Report Council member Welling moved, Council member Hegeman seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report for July 2024. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Council Comments Council members spoke about the Youth Club Casino Night, the Thanksgiving Holiday, helping those less fortunate, appreciation for support during the election, and Salvation Army efforts. Consent Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda items: Parade Route Permit requested by the Evanston Police Officers Association for the Annual Shop with a Cop Parade on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn and ending at Walmart. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Final Acceptance Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the Final Acceptance of the City View Project. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Resolution 24-75 Council member Welling introduced Resolution 24-75. Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to adopt Resolution 24-75. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE WYOMING OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO OBTAIN FUNDS WHICH ARE DESIGNATED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION - ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, there are funds available from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security which are 2 available for use by the City for law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented activities and equipment; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to enter into the attached Grant Award Agreement in order to receive the grant funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Mayor, Chief of Police or his designee, and City Clerk are authorized to sign and attest on behalf of the City the attached Grant Award Agreement with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to obtain funds for law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented activities and equipment. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November 2024. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Resolution 24-76 Council member Lind introduced Resolution 24-76. Council member Lind moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 24-76. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE A RENEWAL OFFER WITH DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING TO PROVIDE DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston, Wyoming has for many years provided dental insurance for its employees; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to accept the attached renewal offer with Delta Dental of Wyoming to continue to provide dental insurance for its employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The City of Evanston hereby accepts and approves the renewal offer from Delta Dental of Wyoming, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix “1” and incorporated herein, to provide dental insurance for its employees. Section 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest any and all documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November 2024. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Public Comments Gina Sundquist requested an update on Air Conditioning for the Machine Shop. Dan Wheeler expressed gratitude to the City Facilities staff, and Micki Cox for being so helpful when renting the building for the Hall of Fame Banquet. Kathy Cook inquired about what the City can do to keep the labor and delivery services at the Hospital. Henry Schmidt, newly elected Council member, introduced himself and thanked everyone for their support. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time, Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. 3  Kent H. Williams, Mayor Diane Harris, City Clerk 4