INVITATION TO BID

PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT; MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT NAME:   STREET STRIPING PROJECT; SUMMER 2022

OWNER:

City of Evanston

1200 Main Street

Evanston, WY.  82930

Phone: (307) 783-6450

SEALED BIDS for STREET STRIPING (PAINTING) improvements will be received by the City of Evanston at the Department of Public Works, 33 Allegiance Circle, Evanston, Wyoming; until 1:00 p.m., TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022, at which time any and all bids received will be opened and read aloud. The successful bidder shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for completion of the project.

MATERIALS INCLUDE:    White and Yellow fast drying traffic paint meeting Wyoming Department of Transportation (WyDOT) Specifications.

WORK DESCRIPTION:   1)  Painting crosswalks, stop bars and parking lines.  2)  Painting edge lines and center lines (long lines). 

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the Department of Public Works: 33 Allegiance Circle; Evanston, WY  82930; Phone: (307) 783-6450; or e-mail [email protected]. A hard copy requires a payment of $10.00 for each set; non-refundable. Registration at the office of the City of Evanston Public Works Dept. is required to receive full bidding documents and to indicate residency status.

WYOMING STATE STATUTES apply to the bidding and construction of Public Works Project(s):

W.S. 16-6-102:            5% Resident Contractor Preference.

W.S. 16-6-104:            5% Wyoming Materials and Suppliers Preference.

W.S. 16-6-112:            Performance Guarantee.

W.S. 16-6-201 – 16-6-206:      Resident Labor Preference.

W.S. 27-3-502(f):        Registration with taxing authority.

RESIDENT PREFERENCE(S): In order to receive a five percent (5%) resident preference, resident contractors and material suppliers must be state certified and receive a certificate of residency.  When obtaining project bid documents, resident contractors and suppliers must   indicate their residency status by providing their residency certification number. Certified resident suppliers shall submit a list of supplies and materials, specific to the project, which qualify to receive preference along with company contact names and phone numbers. Contact information from resident suppliers shall be available to resident contractors to use in preparing bids and meeting Wyoming statutory requirements.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject all bids if the Governing Body determines that it is in the best interest of the City to do so.

City of Evanston Public Works phone number is 307-783-6450:

Carolyn Maddux

Administrative Assistant        [email protected]

Gordon Robinson

Director of Public Works         [email protected]

Brad Tollefson

Environmental Services Manager      [email protected]

(If emailing, include project name on subject line)

City of Evanston

Kent Williams, Mayor

PUBLISHED: March 25, 29, April 1, 2022        03254

NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Notice is hereby given that Uinta County Commissioners will be awarding a $500.00 per Semester Scholarship to 3 candidates on May 17, 2022.  Applications are due May 11, 2022.  The Commissioners will also award a renewal scholarship to one candidate for $500.00 per semester on July 5, 2022.  Renewal Applications are due on June 29, 2022.  Applications for both the new and renewal scholarships, requirements, and further details are available on the Uinta County Website at http://www.uintacounty.com/349/Commissioners-Scholarship-Application.  Please contact Amanda Hutchinson, Uinta County Clerk, with any questions at 307-783-0305 or [email protected].

PUBLISHED: March 18, 25, April 1, April 8, 2022       03181

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

To Whom It May Concern - Notice is hereby given that on April 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m., 225 Center Street, Evanston, WY the undersigned will sell at public auction in accordance with 29-7-101 a 1951 Ford F1 Pickup VIN F1R1KC29036, for the sum of $5,000 for services rendered.

Dated: March 19, 2022           Lori Andreason

PUBLISHED: March 25, April 1, 2022  03251

INVITATION TO BID

PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT; MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT NAME:   STREET CRACK SEAL PROJECT; SUMMER 2022

OWNER:

City of Evanston

1200 Main Street

Evanston, WY.  82930

Phone: (307) 783-6450

SEALED BIDS for STREET CRACK SEAL improvements will be received by the City of Evanston at the Department of Public Works, 33 Allegiance Circle, Evanston, Wyoming; until 1:00 p.m., THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022, at which time any and all bids received will be opened and read aloud.  The successful bidder shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for completion of the project.

MATERIALS INCLUDE:    Hot poured, elastic type, crack sealant; meeting Wyoming Department of Transportation (WyDOT) Specifications.

WORK DESCRIPTION:   1)  Routing, cleaning and drying cracks and filling cracks with an approved sealant.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the Department of Public Works: 33 Allegiance Circle; Evanston, WY  82930; Phone: (307) 783-6450; [email protected]. For a hard copy, payment of $10.00 for each set; non-refundable. Registration at the City of Evanston Public Works office is required to receive documents and to indicate residency status.

WYOMING STATE STATUTES apply to the bidding and construction of Public Works Project(s):

W.S. 16-6-102;            5% Resident Contractor Preference.

W.S. 16-6-104;      5% Wyoming Materials and Suppliers Preference.

W.S. 16-6-112;            Performance Guarantee.

W.S. 16-6-201 – 16-6-206;   Resident Labor Preference.

W.S. 27-3-502(f)         Registration with taxing authority.

RESIDENT PREFERENCE(S): In order to receive a five percent (5%) resident preference, resident contractors and material suppliers must be state certified and receive a certificate of residency.  When obtaining project bid documents, resident contractors and suppliers must indicate their residency status by providing their residency certification number. Certified resident suppliers shall submit a list of supplies and materials, specific to the project, which qualify to receive preference along with company contact names and phone numbers. Contact information from resident suppliers shall be available to resident contractors to use in preparing bids and meeting Wyoming statutory requirements.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject all Bids if the Governing Body determines that it is in the best interest of the City to do so.

City of Evanston Public Works phone number is 307-783-6450:

Carolyn Maddux  - Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Gordon Robinson - Director of Public Works

[email protected]

Brad Tollefson  - Environmental Services Manager

[email protected]

(If emailing, include project name on subject line)

The completion date for this project is August 2022. 

City of Evanston

Kent Williams

PUBLISHED: March 25, April 1, 8, 2022          03253

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th of March, 2022, Caleb Crump filed an application in District Court, Third Judicial District, Uinta County, Wyoming Probate Docket No. 22-9 seeking summary distribution of real and other personal property pursuant to the provisions of W.S. § 2‑1‑205, seeking a decree establishing his exclusive right and title in and to certain real property owned by Melanie Ann Blair, deceased, situated in Uinta County, Wyoming, more particularly described as follows, to‑wit:

Lot 91 of the Gusher Valley Subdivision, Phase 1 to the City of Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming

and other personal property as described in the Application on file herein.  The value of the entire estate located in Wyoming subject to administration is less than Two Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) less liens or encumbrances.  If no objection to the Application has been filed within thirty days of the first date of publication, the Court shall enter a decree establishing the right and title to the property located in Wyoming. 

DATED this 14th day of March, 2022.

PUBLISHED: March 18, 25, 2022        03183

Notice of Permit Approval

Broad Reach Power, LLC – Lincoln Solar 1 Energy Project

Before the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council

Docket Number DEQ/ISD 20-10

Notice of Permit Approval.  Pursuant to provisions in the Wyoming Industrial Development Information Act (W.S. 35-12-101 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the Lincoln Solar 1 Energy Project of Broad Reach Power, LLC (Applicant) has received a Permit to construct from the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council.  Records of the application and decision can be viewed during business hours in the offices of the Industrial Siting Division, Department of Environmental Quality.

The Permit will allow the Applicant to construct a solar energy facility to produce up to 80 megawatts of energy.  The project components include photo-voltaic panels, racking, wiring, inverter units, collector system, substation, metering and control house.  The project is located on 430 acres near the town of Cokeville, on private land in Lincoln County. 

Pursuant to W.S. 16-3-107, notice was given and the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council conducted a public hearing on the Application for Permit.  The hearing began at 8 A.M on January 26, 2022 at the Roundhouse, 1500 Main Street, Evanston, Wyoming.  The hearing concluded that afternoon of January 27, 2022 at the same location.  The Council considered the Applicant’s request pursuant to the provisions of the Industrial Development and Siting Act (W.S. 35-12-101 et seq.), and the Rules and Regulations adopted thereunder, and rendered a decision to grant the permit.

Dated this 15th Day of March, 2022

Industrial Siting Division

Department of Environmental Quality

200 West 17th Street, 4th Floor

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002

307-777-7369

[email protected]

PUBLISHED: March 18, 25, 2022        03185

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL

Second Regular Meeting

March 15th, 2022

The official record of proceedings of the second regular 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.

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, Evan Perkes, Dave Welling, Mike Sellers and  Mikal Welling.  Council member Lynch was excused.

Staff members present at the start of the meeting were:   City Attorney, Dennis Boal; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; Police Lieutenant, Ken Pearson; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; City Engineer, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson and Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets.   Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers was excused.  A group of interested citizens were also present.

Approve Agenda

Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the agenda with the following change:  remove Revenue and Expenditure Report.  The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

Approve Minutes

The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held March 1st, 2022 and the City Council Work Session Meeting held March 8th, 2022 was approved as presented.

Bills

Council member M. Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:

March 2, 2022 to March 15, 2022

VENDOR          FOR     AMOUNT

AXA Equivest   Payroll 433.00

Evanston Police Benevolent   Payroll 232.00

Flex Share       Payroll 2,572.63

Hartford          Payroll 196.10

IRS Tax Deposit           Payroll 43,698.30

Orchard Trust Payroll 1,123.88

Parks & Recreation     Payroll 53.12

Vantage Point Payroll 109.44

Wyoming Child Support          Payroll 264.92

Payroll Payroll 134,709.94

All West          Internet/Phones          3,242.16

Dennis M. Boal           Services           2,700.00

Caselle Support/Maintenance            1,694.00

Cazin’s Parts    1,039.44

CD’s Electric    Services           26,264.28

City of Evanston          Utilities           2,151.47

Cleveland Golf Supplies          3,500.00

Curtis Blue Line           Uniform          1,671.30

CCI Network    Utilities           82.68

Deru’s Glass    Services           5,669.83

Ellingford’s      Services           450.00

El Paso Restaurant      Services           532.50

EVN TEC          Supplies          2,289.85

Chemtech-Ford Laboratories  Testing 367.60

Energy Laboratories    Testing 1,444.00

Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy     97,685.64

First Bank        Visa     12,160.63

Fastenal Company      Parts    27.67

Forsgren Associates   Contract          5,590.00

Freeway Tires Tires    2,261.22

Good To Grow Supplies          284.00

Murdochs        Supplies          1,623.30

Harris Law Office        Contract          4,000.00

Holland Equipment     Parts    1,918.64

Hydrapak Seals           Parts    39.05

Reladyne         Oil       15,930.78

Floyd’s Truck Center   Parts    872.24

Kallas Automotive       Parts    187.79

Amanda R. Kirby         Services           2,047.50

Legal and Liability Risk Mngmnt         Registration    1,050.00

Lewis and Lewis          Contract          22,957.80

Mission Belt    Supplies          394.98

Morcon Industrial       Supplies          607.03

Larry Muir       Reimbursement          68.75

Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement     822.57

Office Products Dealer           Supplies          238.96

Plan One         Contract          8,943.60

City of Evanston          Reimbursement          103.00

Real Kleen Janitorial   Supplies          1,131.45

Remote Control System         Parts    595.00

Rotational Molding     Supplies          16,236.00

Shred-It USA   Services           97.19

Interwest Supply         Parts    1,013.95

Signalscape     Support/Maintenance            2,120.01

Smith’s Food & Drug   Supplies          279.58

Standard Plumbing     Parts    63.33

ALSCO Laundry Services         360.35

T-7       Propane           1,546.21

Tom’s HVAC    Services           4,649.99

The Huntington National Bank           Contract          4,445.39

Uinta County Extension          Refund 150.00

Turf Equipment & Irrigation   Parts    4,881.74

Uinta County   Dispatch Fees 53,649.97

Uinta County Herald   Public Notices 2,042.25

Uinta County Solid Waste      Landfill Fees    25,969.00

Century Link    Utilities           1,619.70

Rocky Mountain Power          Utilities           28,341.16

Walmart         Supplies          1,572.37

Wyoming Waste Systems      Dumpster Fees           291.43

XO Xtreme Marketing Contract          7,455.43

Westar Printing           Supplies          38.00

Western Wyoming Beverages            Supplies          34.00

Wheeler Machinery    Parts    159.50

Wyoming Downs        Sponsorship    600.00

Wyoming Dept of Revenue    Sales/Use Tax 50.96

Calibre Press   Registration    359.00

JC Golf Supplies          1,958.50

Callaway Golf  Supplies          5,347.83

Wyoming Dept of Transportation      Contract          189.33

Uinta BOCES #1           Registration    600.00

Ron Crebs        Refund 250.00

Brian Lonsway Reimbursement          45.00

Thomas McCormick    Reimbursement          32.69

UOVC  Registration    150.00

Division of Victim Services     Registration    150.00

Julian Harris Davis       Refund 500.00

Steven Stoudt Refund 100.00

Chad Anderson            Refund 750.00

Anthony Dicicco          Refund 600.00

Ellen Rhinehart           Refund 500.00

James Kearl     Refund 150.00

Wright Express            Fuel     593.46

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

Council Comments

Crime Stoppers had their annual Fund-raiser drawing.  There were 400 tickets sold.  Three lucky winners were drawn.

Council member Welling reminded everyone that this weekend is the Celtic Festival.  He mentioned that there is a Scavenger Hunt happening downtown.  He commented that it is great to see events happening again.

Council member Sellers also mentioned Celtic Festival this weekend.  He congratulated Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill on the success of Jumpstart, they just wrapped up another year.  He reminded everyone to watch for signs and be mindful of others, as there are many people struggling right now.

Appointment to Board

Mayor Williams made an appointment to the following board.  Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to confirm the following appointment:

Evanston Housing Authority

Holly Law - January 2027

The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes:  Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

Consent Agenda

Council member Ottley moved, Council member M. Welling seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items: Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Evanston Cowboy Days for the Annual Cowboy Days Celebration at the Uinta County Fairgrounds for the following dates and times:

Friday, Sept. 2nd, 2022           5:00 pm to 11:00 pm--Fair Grounds

Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2022       6:00 pm to 10:00 pm--Fair Grounds

Sunday, Sept. 4th, 2022          12:00pm to 10:00 pm--FairGrounds

Monday, Sept. 5th, 2022        12:00 pm to 5:00 pm-- Fair Grounds

Parade Route requested by Evanston Cowboy Days for the Annual Cowboy Days Celebration and Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 5th, 2022, beginning at 10:00 am.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

ORDINANCE 22-01

Council member Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to pass Ordinance 22-01 on third and final reading.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AMENDING SECTIONS 9-3. A OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 9, FIRE PREVENTION, OF THE EVANSTON CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.

WHEREAS, there is a public safety need for the City to adopt and provide for the enforcement of the most recent edition of International Fire Code; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT:

Section 1: Section 9-3. A of the Evanston City Code is hereby amended and re-enacted to provide as follows:

• 9-3. Adoption of the International Fire Code.

1. There is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, the International Fire Code, being particularly the 2021 edition and the same is hereby incorporated in this section as if fully set out at length herein, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the City.

PASSED AND APPROVED on Third and Final Reading this 15th day of March, 2022.    

CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING

Kent H. Williams, Mayor

ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk

The motion to pass Ordinance 22-01 on third and final reading passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

ORDINANCE 22-02

Council member Perkes sponsored Ordinance 22-02.  Council member Sellers moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to pass Ordinance 22-02 on first reading.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON FROM AGRICULTURAL-ESTABLISHED TO HIGHWAY BUSINESS-DEVELOPING, AS REQUESTED BY EQUINE CAPITAL NETWORK, LLC OF THE LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

RESOLUTION 22-17

Council member Welling introduced Resolution 22-17.  Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-17.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EVANSTON TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY, TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND UTILITIES TO A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS SITE.             

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers,  M. Welling.

RESOLUTION 22-18

Council member Ottley introduced Resolution 22-18.  Council member Ottley moved, Council member M. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-18.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EVANSTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROCESS IMPROVEMENT STUDY

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

Public Participation   

Tammy Staley, Chamber of Commerce Director, reminded everyone about the Legislative Breakfast at the Roundhouse on April 7th, 2022 at 7:30 am.  Kayne Pyatt from the Uinta County Herald mentioned the Sagebrush Theater is having a play this weekend at the Strand.

Adjournment 

With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Kent H. Williams, Mayor

ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk

PUBLISHED: March 25, 2022  03252

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Procedural Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to construct new wind turbines and update collector lines at the existing Rock River I Wind Energy Facility as more fully described below:

RMP is a public utility, as defined in Wyo. Stat. §37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), providing retail electric service under certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the Commission. RMP is subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. §37-2-112.

On March 8, 2022, the Company filed an Application together with supporting testimony and exhibits requesting a CPCN to: [i] acquire generation plant assets; [ii] construct new wind turbines and associated infrastructure to replace the 50 previously installed wind turbines; [iii] update and install new 34.5 kilovolt (kV) collector lines as well as meteorological instrumentation and communication infrastructure; and [iv] make other upgrades, as necessary, to existing switchgear and control equipment as well as limited road realignments necessary for access to new turbine locations at the existing Rock River I project site (the Rock River Project). The Company’s Application included a Petition for Confidential Treatment and Protective Order.

The existing Rock River I facility is owned by Terra-Gen, LLC (Terra-Gen) and Shell Wind Energy Inc. (Shell). The Company has negotiated a Purchase and Sale Option Agreement (PSOA) with Terra-Gen and Shell to acquire all of its interests in the Rock River facility to allow the Company to repower the site if the Commission approves this Application. The Rock River Project will be adjacent to the Company’s High Plains/McFadden Ridge Wind Energy Project and will share its operation and maintenance facilities as well as certain site infrastructure. Once the Rock River Project is complete, 100 percent of the output from the Foote North Project will be used to serve the Company’s customers.

In its Application, RMP states that the Rock River I Project is a time limited opportunity that provide benefits to customers by qualifying the new wind turbines for federal production tax credits, which expire 10 years after a facility’s commercial operation date. To achieve these benefits, the Company estimates construction of the new turbines to be complete by October 2024. The estimated total cost for the Rock River I Project is approximately $93 million. RMP intends to finance the Rock River I Project through its normal internal and external sources of capital.

This is not a complete description of RMP’s Application. You may review the Application at RMP’s Wyoming offices and at the Commission’s office in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during business hours or online at: https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (enter Record No. 17017).

Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest or request for a public hearing in this matter must do so, in writing, on or before April 14, 2022. Petitions 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 mention Docket No. 20000-613-EN-22 in all correspondence with the Commission.

If you wish to participate in this matter 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.

PUBLISHED: March 18, 25, 2022        03184