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