PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND
FY 2021 BUDGET
UINTA COUNTY, WYOMING
Notice is hereby given that a proposal to amend the Uinta County budget for Fiscal Year 2021 will be considered at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in the County Commission Chambers in the Uinta County Complex, at 225 9th Street, Evanston. All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and make comments.
Budget Officer
Amanda Hutchinson
Uinta County Clerk
PUBLISHED: Jan. 27. 2021 01271
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
Tatiana Paucarpura, Plaintiff
Frank Dooglas Inga Llanto, Defendant, whose last known address is Calle Los Olivos Mz A, Lt17, Urb. Gloria Grande Baja, Ate, Lima-Peru, take notice that Tatiana Paucarpura has filed a Complaint for Divorce and petition for Order establishing custody, visitation and child support in her favor in the Wyoming District Court, Third Judicial District, whose address is 225 9th Street, Evanston, WY 82930, in Civil Action No. 20-208. You are required to answer the Complaint within thirty (30) days after last publication of this notice, failing which judgment by default will be rendered against you and a Decree of Divorce and Order Establishing Custody, Visitation and Support will be granted.
___________________Clerk of Court /s/ by Trisha Tobiason, Deputy
PUBLISHED: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 01062
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Procedural Rules and Special Regulations, notice is hereby given of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for approval of the disposition of major utility facilities pursuant to a Purchase and Transfer Agreement with the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (Renewal Corporation), as more fully described below.
RMP is a public utility, as defined in W.S. §37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), providing retail electric public utility service under certificates of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) issued by the Commission. RMP is subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to W.S. §37-2-112. RMP provides electric retail service to customers in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming; and under the name Pacific Power in Oregon, Washington and California.
On January 14, 2021, RMP filed an Application with supporting testimony and exhibits requesting approval of the Property Transfer Agreement (Transfer Agreement) between the Company and the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (Renewal Corporation), as well as a determination that the property disposition is in the public interest. The Transfer Agreement provides for transfer from RMP to the Renewal Corporation of four hydroelectric dams; J.C. Boyle, Copco No. 1, Copco No. 2, and Iron Gate (collectively the Lower Klamath Project), as well as approximately 8,000 acres of real and personal property associated with the dams. RMP requests approval of its Application, on or before July 15, 2021.
RMP states the transfer of the Lower Klamath Project to the Renewal Corporation is in the public interest because it is lower in cost and lower in risk than relicensing the dams. According to RMP, the transfer will not adversely impact the Company’s ability to provide service to Wyoming customers. The Company’s quantitative and qualitative analysis demonstrates that the transfer of the Lower Klamath Project, under the terms of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (KHSA) is lower in cost based on the Company’s assessment of the likely mitigation requirements that would have been imposed had the Company pursued relicensing. The Company states the KHSA provides a framework to decommission and remove the four mainstem hydroelectric developments comprising the Lower Klamath Project and sets forth requirements related to their operation until removal. The KHSA also provides critical protections designed to shield customers from the potential for escalating costs and liabilities associated with dam removal.
The KHSA provides $450 million in public funds to cover the costs of dam removal. The Company collected $200 million from Oregon and California customers through dam removal surcharges, and California bond funding will supply the remaining $250 million. Consistent with the terms of the KHSA, the Company has not requested dam removal costs from Wyoming customers.
The transfer Agreement governs the conveyance of the Lower Klamath Project to the Renewal Corporation so that dam removal may begin. The Transfer Agreement provides for PacifiCorp’s reservation of easements for all transmission, distribution, service, substation, and communications assets required to preserve the safe and reliable function of the utility system after the land upon which the assets are located is transferred to the Renewal Corporation.
This is not a complete description of the Application. Interested persons may inspect the Application at RMP’s business office throughout Wyoming and at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during regular business hours. The Application may also be viewed online at: http://psc.wyo.gov/.
Anyone wishing to file a statement, intervention petition, protest or request for a public hearing in this matter must do so in writing filed with the Commission on or before February 19, 2021. Any intervention request filed with the Commission shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Please be sure to mention Docket No. 20000-594-EA-21 (Record No. 15692) in all correspondence with the Commission.
If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing which you will attend and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, call the Commission at (307) 777-7427 or write to the Commission, 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications-impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711.
Dated: January 21, 2021.
PUBLISHED: Jan. 127, Feb. 3, 2021 01272
EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL
Second Regular Meeting
January 19th, 2021
The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of January 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 Tib Ottley, David Welling, Mike Sellers and Mikal Welling. Tim Lynch and Evan Perkes were excused.
Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers,; Police Chief, Jon Kirby and City Engineer, Dean Barker. A group of interested citizens were also present.
Approve Agenda
Council member Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Approve Minutes
The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held January 5th, 2021 was approved as presented.
Bills
Council member M. Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:
January 06, 2021 to January 19, 2021
VENDOR FOR AMOUNT
AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00
Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 248.00
Flex Share Payroll 2,704.56
IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 52,645.40
Orchard Trust Payroll 1,093.32
Parks & Recreation Payroll 385.03
Vantage Point Payroll 106.66
Payroll Payroll 144,500.20
All West Internet/Phones 2,330.37
Best Kind Services 45.86
Dennis M. Boal Services 4,050.00
Bushnell Corporation Supplies 315.98
Civic Plus Contract 3,962.64
Caselle Support/Maintenance 1,969.00
Auto Farm Parts 265.00
Cazin’s Parts 362.87
CD’s Electric Electrical 7,208.31
Kamille Cook Reimbursement 100.00
City of Evanston Utilities 3,473.65
Cal-Con Contract 19,948.27
Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 721.87
CCI Network Utilities 84.29
ESRI Software 2,350.00
Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 348.00
Energy Laboratories Testing 1,298.00
Evanston Chamber of Commerce Awards/Contract 11,138.00
Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 91,533.10
First Bank Visa 6,754.30
Fastenal Supplies 102.93
Freeway Tire Tires 1,565.76
General Code Books 1,195.00
Randy’s Heating & AC Services 412.68
Murdoch’s Supplies 302.68
Green Source Supplies 1,390.00
Hach Company Supplies 555.09
Jason Hergert Reimbursement 150.00
J-Bar Excavation Services 752.49
Amanda R. Kirby Services 3,217.50
Jon Kirby Award 100.00
Modern Cleaners Laundry Services 502.10
Morcon Industrial Supplies 228.93
Larry Muir Reimbursement 100.00
Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement 111.44
Dominion Energy Utilities 20,175.60
Novus Glass Services 370.00
Office Products Dealer Supplies 855.78
Preston Sheets Award 100.00
Renosys Corp Contract 44,755.00
Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 1,203.20
Rocky Mountain Turf Parts 507.21
Interwest Supply Parts 439.80
SESAC License Renewal 483.00
Six States Distributors Parts 491.14
Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 39.45
Stateline Metals of Wyoming Parts 10.02
TCF Equipment Contract 4,445.39
Titan Waterproofing Liner 1,000.00
Uinta County Jail/Dispatch Fees 73,705.54
Uinta County Fire Protection Contract 55,819.50
Uinta County Herald Public Notices 1,228.40
Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 22,864.70
Century Link Utilities 1,556.92
Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 40,322.15
Wasatch Surveying Refund 200.00
Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fees 272.67
Westar Printing Supplies 61.00
WETCO Service Agreement 5,000.00
The Lumberyard Supplies 88.15
Wyoming Department of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 29.60
Dana Kepner Parts 1,457.14
Lawrence’s Screen Printing Services 38.75
ASPAC License Fee 367.00
Wyoming Dept of Transportation Supplies 15.13
Shawn Stahl Reimbursement 103.45
Julia De Santiago Refund 600.00
Fox Point Refund 100.00
Dusty Martin Refund 900.00
Rock’n It Services 5,500.00
Wright Express Fuel 12,197.67
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Revenue & Expenditure Report
Council member Ottley moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Reports for August and September 2021. The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Council Comments
Council member Sellers commented that in the Governors remarks he commented there had been 119 suicides. He asked that everyone be aware of how people are acting. He also mentioned that businesses have commented that the lottery has increased traffic in their businesses.
Appointment to Boards/Commissions
Mayor Williams made appointments to the following boards. Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to confirm the following appointments:
Airport Joint Powers Board
Kenneth Shirley - January 2024
Planning and Zoning Commission - Board of Adjustments
Tim Ridenour - January 2024
Urban Systems Board
Evan Perkes - January 2023
Gordon Robinson- January 2023
DuWayne Jacobsen - January 2023
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Ordinance 20-11
Council member Ottley moved, Council member Welling seconded, to remove from the table Ordinance 20-11 on second reading.
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, VACATING A PORTION OF THE RANCH AT EVANSTON PHASE NO. 1 SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF EVANSTON, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
The motion to pass Ordinance 20-11 on second reading failed unanimously with 5 no votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling
Financial Disclosure Statements
Councilmember M. Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to accept Financial Disclosure Statements from the Mayor, City Council members, City Clerk and the City Treasurer. The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
RESOLUTION 21-01
Council member Sellers introduced Resolution 21-01. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 21-01.
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A USE AGREEMENT WITH THE UINTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES JOINT POWERS BOARD, TO CONVEY AND TRANSFER THE AMBULANCE PURCHASED WITH CORONAVIRUS RELIEF GRANT FUNDS.
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling
RESOLUTION 21-02
Council member Ottley introduced Resolution 21-02. Council member Ottley moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 21-02.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS READY GRANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIGHT MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR THE AVALON DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Sellers.
RESOLUTION 21-03
Council member Sellers introduced Resolution 21-03. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to adopt Resolution 21-03.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL TO CONDUCT THE WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL HISTORIC CAMPUS ASSESSMENT & REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PHASE I JOINTLY WITH UINTA COUNTY.
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
RESOLUTION 21-04
Council member Ottley introduced Resolution 21-04. Council member Ottley moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 21-04.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND RECORDING OF A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING LOT 243 OF THE CHAPARRAL ESTATES NO. 2 SUBDIVISION WHICH IS BEING USED BY THE CITY AS A STORM DETENTION POND.
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
RESOLUTION 21-05
Council member M. Welling introduced Resolution 21-05. Council member M. Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 21-05.
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING UINTA BANK, WELLS FARGO, 1ST BANK EVANSTON AND BANK OF THE WEST AS A DEPOSITORY FOR MONIES OF THE CITY.
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Comments, Remarks from Departments
City Engineer Dean Barker thanked the volunteers on the Urban Systems Board for the time and effort that they put in helping with City projects.
Public Participation
Kayne Pyatt commented how well the Covid Vaccination Clinic was for those over 70 years of age and older. She thanked the Law Enforcement Agencies and everyone else involved in making that happen. It was very organized and efficient.
Adjournment
With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane Harris, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: Jan. 27, 2021 01271
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP or the Company) Application for authority to increase its retail electric service rates by approximately $7.1 million per year or 1.1 percent, to revise the energy cost adjustment mechanism, and to discontinue operations at Cholla Unit 4. The public hearing is set to commence on Monday, February 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
RMP is a public utility as defined in Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-112.
On March 4, 2020, RMP filed its initial Application. On September 11, 2020, RMP filed its Amended Application seeking Commission authority to implement [i] an increase in its retail electric utility service base rates in Wyoming of $9.1 million ($2.0 million more, or 28.2 percent, than the Company sought in its original Application) per annum or an average overall increase of 28.2 percent, with $3.5 million of the rate increase phased in on January 1, 2021, and $5.6 million phased in on July 1, 2021, or 30 days after the last wind project fully goes into service; including approval of a proposal to offset the annual base rate increase for three years by using $26.4 million of the $90 million balance of deferred TCJA tax benefits owed to RMP customers; [ii] changes to the ECAM to include recovery of $221.9 million through Schedule 95; [iii] eliminate the 70/30 sharing band; [iv] a return on equity of 9.8 percent, [v] using TCJA funds to buy down 100 percent of the Cholla Unit 4 undepreciated plant balances resulting from the discontinuation of operations at Unit 4 of the Cholla Power Plant in Arizona, [vi] using TCJA funds to buy down 50 percent of Naughton Units 1 and 2 undepreciated plant balances, and [vii] approval of the proposed associated regulatory accounting treatment. Wyoming Industrial Energy Consumers (WIEC) intervened and requested a hearing.
All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing which will be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, Wyoming Public Service Commission Rules, and subject to any applicable national, state or local public health related orders or directives. All interested persons may appear and be heard, in person, by video or telephone conference, or through counsel appearing in person or by video or telephone conference.
Attend by video conference and actively participate at:
meet.google.com/xtg-byin-hxn
Attend by telephone and actively participate by dialing:
(347) 480-7292 (PIN: 350682349).
Any updates will be announced at: https://psc.wyo.gov/home/hot-topics.
The number of people in the Commission’s hearing room and auxiliary spaces will be limited to maintain recommended physical distance between individuals. Facemasks will be available at this Public Hearing.
If you wish to attend the hearing and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427 (Voice or TTY) in Cheyenne during regular business hours or write them at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay (TTY) by dialing 711. Please mention Docket No. 20000-578-ER-20 (Record No. 15464) in your correspondence. If you wish to listen to the hearing scheduled in this matter go to https://psc.wyo.gov/calendar/livestream at the appropriate time and follow the instructions to connect to the hearing.
DATED January 15, 2021.
PUBLISHED: Jan. 20, 27, 2021 01201
