City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL First Regular Meeting December 3rd, 2024 The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of December was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded and streamed live. 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 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, Dave Welling, Mike Sellers and Jen Hegeman. Evan Perkes was excused. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; City Clerk, Diane Harris; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Engineer, Damon Newsome; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; Police Chief, Michael Vranish and Director of Parks and Recreation, Kim Larson. A group of interested citizens was also present. Approve Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held November 19th, 2024, and City Council Work Session held November 26th, 2024 were approved as presented. Bills Council member Lynch moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: Nov 20, 2024 to Dec 03, 2024 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 188.00 Beneficial Life Payroll 150.00 Delta Dental Payroll 8,396.00 Evanston Peace Officers Payroll 232.00 Flexshare Payroll 2,728.85 IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 50,638.97 Orchard Trust Payroll 2,491.10 NCPERS Payroll 96.00 Parks & Recreation Payroll 143.75 The Hartford Payroll 222.90 Washington National Insurance Payroll 472.60 WEBT Payroll 213,358.74 Wyoming Child Support Payroll 264.92 Wyoming Dept of Workforce Services Payroll 7,912.97 Wyoming Retirement Payroll 77,117.05 Payroll 11/03/2024 – 11/16/2024 Payroll 161,043.75 Alien Gear Holsters Equipment 826.25 Alsco Laundry Services 584.99 AT&T Cell Phones/Internet 3,091.12 Best Kind Embroidery Services 111.72 Cara Enterprises Renewal 190.00 Cazin’s Supplies 882.28 CD’s Electric Services 880.92 Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 556.00 Condrey & Associates Services 13,750.00 Dana Kepner Parts 8,795.38 Deposit Refunds Refund 100.00 Deru’s Glass Services 616.39 Dustbusters Supplies 16,935.30 Enbridge Gas Utilities 1,571.50 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 123,807.00 Fastenal Parts 5.33 Ferguson Waterworks Parts 1,780.00 Financial Partners Group Services 549.00 1 Flender Services 22,950.00 Forsgren Associates Contract 3,638.31 Good to Grow Supplies 282.80 Granite Construction Supplies 2,677.60 Hach Supplies 7,320.25 Phantom Fireworks Reimbursement 500.00 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,311.94 MJSA Contract 10,000.00 Morcon Supplies 347.76 Mountain Alarm Fire Services 1,210.00 Mountain West Business Solutions Service Agreement 597.08 Murdochs Parts 1,099.10 Personnel Screening Testing 325.00 Pro-Vision Solutions Contract 110.00 Quadient Contract 3,039.87 Reladyne Fuel 1,031.83 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 8,215.89 Roto-Aire Sales & Service Parts 793.46 Sidewalk Reimbursements Reimbursement 750.00 Skaggs Uniforms 1,111.00 Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 791.68 Solinst Canada Parts 2,578.10 Standard Plumbing Parts 27.54 The Lumberyard Parts 63.98 Titleist Supplies 129.36 Total Valve Systems Parts 11,233.78 Uinta Counseling Services 128.00 Uinta County Jail Fees 6,120.00 Uinta County Herald Ads 100.00 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 281.19 WARWS Registration 734.00 Westar Printing Supplies 2,160.00 XO Xtreme Marketing Contract 21,116.67 Yamaha Motor Contract 6,814.06 The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Council Comments Council members spoke about the Holiday Season, fundraisers, many holiday activities, and shopping local. Consent Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Lind seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda items: Parade Route Permit requested by Downtown Evanston for the Annual Parade of Lights on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Uinta County Library parking lot on Main Street. The parade will go down Main Street to the Machine Shop Parking Lot and disperse. Parade Route Permit requested by Downtown Evanston for the Jingle Bell Jaunt 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, beginning at 8:55 a.m. at the Strand Theater. Parade Route Permit requested by the Uinta County Police Officers Association for the Shop with a Sheriff for Special Education Students Parade on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Evanston High School and ending at Walmart. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Parking Lot Council member Lynch moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the Parking Lot, Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter and Tree Planting Plan, subject to review and approval of the Planning and Engineering Department, as requested by First Bank for a parking lot located at 10th and Main Streets. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Twin Ridge Water Tank Transmission Line Project Council member Welling moved, Council member Lind seconded, to approve submission of applications by the City Engineer, on behalf of the City of Evanston, for ingress, egress and access and water line easements to the Office of State Lands for the Twin Ridge Water Tank Transmission Line Project. 2 The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Resolution 24-77 Council member Welling introduced Resolution 24-77. Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 24-77. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-7 OF THE EVANSTON CITY CODE. WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Evanston has determined that it is in the best interests of its citizens to adopt certain regulatory building codes for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the minimum standards for construction of buildings to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare; and, WHEREAS, the City has adopted several prior versions of the Codes, which are updated every three years, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: Pursuant to Section 7-7 of the Evanston City Code, the City of Evanston, Wyoming hereby adopts the regulatory building codes set forth below: A.2024 International Building Code; B.2024 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, exempting therefrom Section R309.2 One-and two-family dwelling automatic fire systems; C.2024 International Existing Building Code; D.2024 International Mechanical Code; E.2024 International Fuel Gas Code; F. 2024 International Plumbing Code; and the G. 2023 National Electric Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December 2024. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Ordinance 24-09 Council member Welling sponsored Ordinance 24-09. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Hegeman to pass Ordinance 24-09 on first reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AMENDING SECTION 9-3, ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, OF THE EVANSTON CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR ADOPTION OF THE CURRENT INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE BY RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has adopted the International Fire Code and other regulatory building codes; and WHEREAS, the City adopts regulatory building codes by resolution, but adopts the International Fire Code by ordinance; and WHEREAS, there is a need to amend provisions in the City Code to permit adoption of the International Fire Code by resolution in order to secure the efficient adoption, implementation and enforcement of fire protection and safety measurers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: Section 9-3 of the Evanston City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: § 9-3 Adoption of International Fire Code. A. The governing body of the City is hereby authorized to adopt by resolution, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from 3  fire or explosion, the International Fire Code. B. From time to time, said International Fire Code may, by resolution duly adopted by the governing body, be amended. Copies of such amendments shall be made available for public inspection in the same manner as the International Fire Code itself. Section 2: This ordinance shall become effective immediately on passage on third and final reading. Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective on passage on third and final reading. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading this 3rd day of December 2024. ____________________________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Lynch, Lind, Sellers, Welling, Hegeman. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time, Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m. Kent H. Williams, Mayor Diane Harris, City Clerk 4