EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL
Second Regular Meeting
November 17th, 2020
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.
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 Tim Lynch, Tib Ottley, Evan Perkes, David Welling and Mikal Welling. Mike Sellers was excused.
Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Director of Engineering & Planning, Dean Barker; Senior Planner, DuWayne Jacobson; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Grant Writer/Community Relations, Meike Madrid; Police Chief Jon Kirby and Evanston Parks and Recreation Manager, Brad Hatch. Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers was excused. A group of interested citizens were also present.
Approve Agenda
Council member D. Welling moved, Council member M. Welling seconded, to approve the agenda . The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
Approve Minutes
The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held November 3rd, 2020, and the City Council Work Session Meeting held November 10th, 2020 were approved as presented.
Bills
Council member Lynch moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:
November 4, 2020 to November 17, 2020
VENDOR FOR AMOUNT
AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00
Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 240.00
IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 47,148.52
Orchard Trust Payroll 953.32
Parks & Recreation Payroll 200.90
The Hartford Payroll 308.30
Vantage Point Payroll 106.66
Vision Service Plan Payroll 1,209.29
WEBT Payroll 979.00
Wyoming Retirement Payroll 94,408.91
Payroll Payroll 131,075.47
Amsterdam Printing Supplies 228.81
All West Phones/Internet 2,354.54
OldCastle Precast Parts 932.00
Ameri Tech Equipment Parts 930.41
Dennis M. Boal Services 3,523.50
Caselle Support/Maintenance 1,969.00
Cazin’s Parts 773.58
CD’s Electric Electrical 545.67
City of Evanston Utilities 9,033.83
Cleveland Golf Supplies 109.71
CCI Network Utilities 84.58
Epec Golf Supplies 265.00
Ellingford’s Parts 14.95
Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 348.00
Evanston Parks & Recreation Reimb./City Subsidy 162,922.06
First Bank Visa 15,509.29
Freeway Tire Services 15.00
Gear for Sports Supplies 109.35
Golden Shovel Agency Contract 8,787.50
Murdochs Supplies 47.43
Kallas Automotive Parts 2,157.60
Amanda R. Kirby Services 1,710.00
Landmark Services 260.00
Morcon Industrial Parts 127.97
Larry Muir Reimbursement 100.00
Mtn West Business Solutions Equipment/Serv. Agreement 38.70
Dominion Energy Utilities 7,232.99
MCI Services 20.02
Novus Glass Services 594.46
OT Excavation Services 1,640.00
Pine Top Engineering Services 977.50
Planet Technologies Software 10,035.60
Proforce Law Enforcement Equipment 1,729.60
Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 169.75
Redi Services Services 33,346.00
Rocky Mountain Turf Equipment 53,952.68
Six States Distributors Parts 93.55
Skaggs Uniforms 2,591.65
Standard Plumbing Parts 19.80
Alsco Laundry Services 584.36
Superior Rental Parts 177.00
Team Laboratory Chemical Supplies 2,587.50
Titleist Supplies 842.01
TCF Equipment Contract 4,445.39
Uinta County Fire Protection Contract 55,819.50
Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 29,359.90
Century Link Utilities 1,402.81
Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 31,739.12
Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fees 238.89
Westar Printing Supplies 540.28
The Lumberyard Supplies 857.56
Wyoming Financial Insurance Notary Bond 50.00
Wyoming Department of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 977.30
JC Golf Accessories Supplies 73.04
Callaway Golf Supplies 228.38
Vehicle Lighting Solutions Parts 15,313.91
Atkinson Sound Equipment 6,518.50
Shipping Plus Services 77.71
The Bugnappers Services 670.00
Condrey & Associates Services 225.00
South Valley Apartments Restitution 1,040.80
Noel Donnelly Restitution 125.00
Austin Nolan Refund 100.00
MC Properties Reimbursement 6,250.00
Norman Mendoza Refund 100.00
Alexis Cook Refund 400.00
Tosha Scott Refund 150.00
Talynn or Dallin Willis Refund 48.55
Wright Express Fuel 11,362.02
Business Solutions Group Supplies 165.58
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
Consent Agenda
Council member Ottley moved, Councilmember D. Welling seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
Parade Route Permit requested by Main Street Promotions and Rachel Reifon for the Annual Parade of Lights on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Uinta County Library parking lot on Main Street. The parade will go down Main Street to the Machine Shop Parking Lot, turn around and go down Main Street back to the Library Parking Lot and disperse.
Open Container Permit requested by Main Street Promotions and Rachel Reifon for the Annual Downtown Open House on Main Street from 9th Street to 11th Street and 10th Street from Front Street to Main Street on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Parade Route Permit requested by the Urban Renewal Agency for the Jingle Bell Jaunt 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5th, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Strand Theater.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
Award Bid
Council member Lynch moved, Council member Perkes seconded the Motion to award the bid for a 2020 or newer 5500 Truck with Dump Bed to the apparent low bidder, Yeti & Jackson Hole Ford in the amount of $57,868.00. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
Ordinance 20-15
Council member Perkes sponsored Ordinance 20-15. Council member D. Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to pass Ordinance 20-15 on first reading.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON FROM A PUBLIC ZONE TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPING ZONE, FOR A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2 OF THE UNION CENTER 2nd ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion to pass Ordinance 20-15 on first reading passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
Ordinance 20-16
Council member Ottley sponsored Ordinance 20-16. Council member Lynch moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to pass Ordinance 20-16 on first reading.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON FROM AN AGRICULTURAL ESTABLISHED ZONE TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPING ZONE, FOR LOT 3 OF BLOCK 2 OF THE UNION CENTER ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion to pass Ordinance 20-16 on first reading passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
Ordinance 20-17
Council member Ottley sponsored Ordinance 20-17. Council member Perkes moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to pass Ordinance 20-17 on first reading.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON FROM AN AGRICULTURAL ESTABLISHED ZONE TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPING ZONE, FOR LOT 1 OF BLOCK 2 OF THE UNION CENTER ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion to pass Ordinance 20-17 on first reading failed unanimously with 6 no votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
RESOLUTION 20-87
Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 20-87. Council member Lynch moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-87.
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.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
RESOLUTION 20-88
Council member Ottley introduced Resolution 20-88. Council member Ottley moved, Council member M. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-88.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH J-U-B ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH GIS AND GPS TRAINING, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT AND TO DEVELOP A GIS-BASED ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
RESOLUTION 20-89
Council member Perkes introduced Resolution 20-89. Council member Perkes moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-89.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH J-U-B ENGINEERS, INC. TO COMPLETE A GIS-BASED STUDY OF HAZARDOUS PIPELINES.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
RESOLUTION 20-90
Council member M. Welling introduced Resolution 20-90. Council member M. Welling moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-90.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE LOAN AND INVESTMENT BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
RESOLUTION 20-91
Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 20-91. Council member D. Lynch moved, Council member D. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 20-91.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE LOAN AND INVESTMENT BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, M. Welling.
Comments, Remarks from Departments
Evanston Parks and Recreation Manager Brad Hatch reported that the Pool Liner project will begin in approximately three weeks.
Public Participation
Maryl Thompson representing the Planning and Zoning Commission thanked the Mayor and Council for listening to the citizens concerning the zone change. She thanked them for not making the change. Mayor Williams expressed gratitude to the citizens attending the Council Meeting and expressing their feelings.
Adjournment
With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: NOv. 27, 2020 11271
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has authorized Questar Gas Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Wyoming (Dominion or the Company) to pass-on to its customers a wholesale gas cost increase of $0.77071 per dekatherm (Dth), effective November 1, 2020. This approval is subject to notice, protest, investigation, opportunity for hearing, change, refund, and such other orders as the Commission may deem appropriate.
A typical Dominion residential customer using an average of 90 Dth per year will see a net annual increase of approximately $69.34, or 9.74%. Actual bills will vary with usage.
Pursuant to Commission Rule Chapter 3, Section 26, a utility may apply to pass on to its customers known or prospective wholesale commodity cost increases or decreases on a dollar-for-dollar basis and subject to public notice, opportunity for hearing, and refund.
The Application is on file at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and any interested person may inspect the Application during regular business hours or online at: http://psc.wyo.gov/.
Anyone desiring to file a request for a public hearing, intervention petition, statement, protest, or public comment in this matter must file in writing with the Commission on or before December 11, 2020. The petition shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing, and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.
If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, protest or public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please call the Commission at (307) 777-7427 or write to the Wyoming Public Service Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30010-191-GP-20 (Record No. 15622) in your communications.
Dated: November 13, 2020.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 20, 27, 2020 11201
Request for Proposals
The Town of Bear River will be accepting proposals for the design, engineering, permitting, and installation of two (2) emergency generators. One to be located at the Bear River Town Hall/Community Center and the other at the Bear River Regional Joint Powers booster station.
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM on December 8,2020.
Proposals can be delivered in person or by mail to the Town of Bear River, 81 Elk Drive, Bear River, Wyoming 82930.
The generator at the Town Hall is a 50kW240/120V 1 PH w/100 Amp ATS and the booster station generator is a 250 kW 480/277V 3 PH w/400 Amp ATS.
All proposals shall be submitted on the proposer’s own letter head and shall include a complete itemized list of what the proposer is providing. Proposals must be in sealed envelop clearly marked “project proposal” with the project title and the name and address ofthe proposer.
The project is being funded with grant funds from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and the State of Wyoming Mineral Royalty Grant. All State Statutes pertaining to Public Work’s project will be followed.
All proposers will be notified in writing 0 the decision of the Town. The Town of Bear River reserves the right to reject any or all the proposals.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 20, 27, 2020 11203
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
BAR AND GRILL LIQUOR LICENSE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about the 17th day of November 2020, LA COCINA DE MARIVEL, LLC, DBA: LA COCINA DE MARIVEL, filed an application for a Bar and Grill Liquor License in the Office of the Clerk of the City of Evanston, Wyoming, for the building located at 240 Bear River Drive, Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming.
Protests, if any there be, against the issuance of such license, may be heard at the hour of 5:30 p.m. on the 1st day of December 2020, in the Council Chambers of the Evanston City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Evanston, Wyoming.
Diane Harris
City Clerk
PUBLISHED: Nov. 20, 27, 2020 11208
UINTA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
LYMAN, WYOMING
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HANSEN ENLARGEMENT OF COY RESERVOIR PROJECT
Notice is hereby given that the Uinta County Conservation District has accepted as completed according to plans, specifications and rules set forth in the contract between Uinta County Conservation District and YC Ranch LLC, Evanston Wyoming, on the Hansen Enlargement of Coy Reservoir Project, near Evanston, Wyoming, and that the YC Ranch LLC is entitled to final settlement therefore.
Upon the forty-first day after the first publication of this notice, namely December 24, 2020, the Uinta County Conservation District Board of Supervisors will pay to the YC Ranch LLC the full amount due under the contract, and in the event that any claim is not filed with the said Uinta County Conservation District prior to the said December 24, 2020, the same shall be waived.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 13, 20, 27, 2020 11134
Uinta County, Wyoming
Uinta County Road Dust Suppression Project 2020 (CM 19304) Project Notice of Final Acceptance
To all persons, corporations or firms who have any claim for work done or for any materials furnished to Dustbusters Enterprises, Inc., 108 Meadow Drive, Evanston, Wyoming 82930 for the 2020 Dust Suppression Project (CM 19304) located in Uinta County, Wyoming.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Uinta County Commissioners has accepted as completed, according to plans, specifications and rules governing the same work performed under that certain contract between Uinta County, acting through said commission, and Dustbusters Enterprises, Inc. 108 Meadow Drive, Evanston, Wyoming 82930 for the 2020 Dust Suppression Project (CM 19304).
You are further notified that upon December 23, 2020, being forty-one days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Uinta County Commissioners will pay to Dustbusters Enterprises, Inc. the full amount due under said contract and in the event your claim is not filed with said commission prior to said date of December 23, 2020 the same shall be waived.
This notice is given pursuant to Wyoming Statute 16-6-116 dated this 13th day of November, 2020.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 13, 20, 27, 2020 11132
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Kelly Foianini has applied for a Permit to subdivide a parcel of real property in Section 10, T15N, R115W, 6th P.M., Uinta County, Wyoming. A public hearing on this application will be held before the Uinta County Planning and Zoning Commission at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 2 in the Mountain View Town Hall, Mountain View, Wyoming.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 20, 27, 2020 11207
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Uinta County Commissioners are considering a Land Use District Change (Zone Change) and Subdivision Permit for a tract of land in Section 23, T15N, R120W. The application would allow a change from the Agricultural/Resource/Development (ARD) Land Use District to the Industrial (I) Land Use District for the development of a two lot industrial subdivision entitled the Uinta County Industrial Park # 1.
A public hearing on this matter will be held before the Uinta County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, December 2, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Mountain View Town Hall, Mountain View, Wyoming.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 20, 27, 2020 11206
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Questar Gas Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Wyoming (Dominion Energy or Company) for authority to amortize its Energy Efficiency Deferred Account balance. The Commission’s approval is subject to notice, protest, intervention, refund, change, further investigation, opportunity for hearing and further order of the Commission.
In its Application Dominion Energy proposes to amortize its Energy Efficiency Deferred Account balance, effective November 1, 2020. The Company proposes to decrease the EES rate from $0.04303 to $0.02011 per dekatherm (Dth). The balance in the Energy Efficiency Deferred Account has decreased from $155,427 on August 31, 2019, to $71,674 on August 31, 2020, which .the Company is proposing to amortize the ending balance over the next year beginning November 1, 2020 by setting an amortization rate of $0.02011 per Dth.
The Application provides that a typical General Service customer using 90 Dth annually will experience a decrease of approximately $2.05 annually, or 0.29%, before taxes.
Dominion Energy’s Application is on file at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming and at the Company’s business office at 1005 D Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming, and any interested person may inspect the Application during regular business hours or online at: http://psc.state.wy.us/.
Anyone who wants to file an intervention petition, request for a public hearing, or a statement, public comment or protest in this matter must file in writing with the Commission on or before December 16, 2020. A proposed intervention or request for hearing must set forth the grounds under which they are made and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Please mention Docket No. 30010-193-GT-20 (Record No. 15624) in your communications.
If you want to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, a protest or a public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711.
Dated: November 17, 2020.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 20, 27, 2020 11204