City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Second Regular Meeting March 18th, 2025 The official record of proceedings of the second meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of March 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, Evan Perkes, Dave Welling, Mike Sellers and Jen Hegeman. Henry Schmidt and Jesse Lind were excused. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; City Clerk, Diane Harris; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; City Engineer, Damon Newsome 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 5 yes votes: Willliams, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held March 4th, 2025 and City Council Work Session for March 11th, 2025 was approved as presented. Bills Council member Perkes moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: Mar 05, 2025 to Mar 18, 2025 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 188.00 Beneficial Life Payroll 150.00 Delta Dental Payroll 8,360.75 Evanston Peace Officers Payroll 240.00 Health Equity Payroll 2,509.16 IRS Payroll 57,188.49 NCPERS Payroll 96.00 Orchard Trust Payroll 3,368.32 Parks & Recreation Payroll 192.56 The Hartford Payroll 222.90 Washington National Insurance Payroll 472.60 WEBT Payroll 212,292.14 Wyoming Child Support Payroll 264.92 Wyoming Dept of Workforce Services Payroll 8,749.60 Wyoming Retirement System Payroll 85,461.98 Payroll 02/23/2025 – 03/08/2025 Payroll 173,303.19 All West Utilities 2,863.95 Ameri Tech Equipment Parts 1,374.55 Brite Services 624.00 Callaway Golf Supplies 8,109.43 Cara Enterprises Dues 199.00 Caselle Support/Maintenance 4,039.00 Cazin’s Supplies 614.36 CCI Network Utilities 81.85 CD’s Electric Services 1,024.21 Century Equipment Parts 397.00 Century Link Utilities 983.22 Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 1,507.00 City of Evanston Utilities 2,122.85 Cleveland Golf Supplies 1,685.50 Crest LLC Services 11,932.00 Dust Busters Road Salt 3,674.74 Enbridge Gas Utilities 17,519.68 1 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy/Reimbursement 153,082.78 Ferguson Waterworks Parts 860.37 Financial Partners Group Contract 505.64 Forsgren Contract 1,815.00 Freeway Tire Tires 3,171.36 Integrity Solutions Services 124.30 Kallas Automotive Supplies 2,654.18 Manny’s Siding Systems Services 2,765.00 Maxfield Construction Contract 35,493.00 Morcon Supplies 836.22 Mountain West Business Solutions Service Agreement 241.94 Noregon Systems Dues 2,199.00 Nutech Specialties Supplies 640.26 One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 29.40 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 1,479.30 Rehrig Pacific Supplies 13,384.20 Reladyne Fuel 1,914.76 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 44,336.43 Skaggs Uniform 228.42 Stateline Metals Parts 42.00 Steven Regan Supplies 4,044.10 T-7 Inc Propane 680.09 Team Laboratory Supplies 2,261.50 Thatcher Supplies 1,110.00 Titleist Supplies 6,755.78 Tom’s HVAC Services 1,146.97 USA Blue Book Supplies 1,466.08 Uinta County Jail Fees 4,590.00 Uinta County Herald Public Notices/Ads 3,947.88 Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 25,301.20 Union Pacific Railroad Contract 100.00 Utah Asphalt Pavement Association Registration 975.00 Walmart Supplies 720.43 Wasatch Equipment Rentals Rental 1,835.00 Westar Printing Supplies 325.40 Wilson Sporting Goods Supplies 11.75 Wright Express Fuel 1568.83 Wyoming Department of Transportation Contract 2,623.45 Wyoming Main Street Registration 300.00 Wyoming Secretary of State Notary 60.00 Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fee 91.74 The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Willliams, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Council Comments Council members spoke about the Town Hall meeting with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, deployment of a family member, Celtic Festival and background noise on the Council meeting video. Board Appointments Council member Sellers moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to confirm the following appointment: Mayor Williams appointed the following to terms on the following Boards: Parks and Recreation Board Jamie Bowns………………………………………. June 2027 The motion to confirm the appointment unanimously with 4 yes votes: Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Consent Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Hegeman seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items: Parade Route/Street Closure - requested by the VFW Auxiliary for the 2025 Veteran’s Awareness Ride on Thursday, May 15th. The ride will enter town at Exit 6, to 9th Street between Main Street and Front Street at approximately 5:20 p.m. Street closure on 9th Street between Front Street and Main Street for Bike Parking. Parade Route/Street Closure - requested by the Silverwood Rally & Rodeo/VFW Auxiliary for a biker parade on Friday, May 23rd to the Uinta County Fairgrounds, coming back and ending on 9th between Main Street and Front Street. Street closure on 9th Street between Front Street and Main Street for Bike Parking 2 on Friday, May 23rd and Saturday, May 24th. The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Willliams, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Final Payment Council member Sellers moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the final payment for Roundhouse Section 4 Tenant Grey Shell Improvements to Tanner Development. The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Willliams, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Lawful Discharge of Fireworks Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the number of days and hours for the lawful discharge of fireworks for Friday, July 4th; and Saturday, July 5th, 2025 – 5 p.m. to midnight. The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Willliams, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. Public Comments Citizens expressed questions and comments about Work Session minutes and recording, the old Wyoming State Hospital and a pending criminal case. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time, Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. Kent H. Williams, Mayor Diane Harris, City Clerk 3