EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL
Second Regular Meeting
July 16, 2019
The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of July was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded.
Councilmember Perkes 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; Councilmembers Tim Lynch, Tib Ottley, Evan Perkes, David Welling, Mike Sellers, and Mikal Welling.
Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Clerk, Nancy Stevenson; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Director of Engineering & Planning, Dean Barker; Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers; and Police Patrol Lieutenant, Mike Vranish. Police Chief, Jon Kirby and Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson were excused. A group of interested citizens were also present.
Approve Agenda
Mayor Williams suggested the following change to the agenda: Add a Street Closure Permit for a Public Firework Display.
Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember D. Welling seconded, to approve the agenda with the suggested change. The motion passed unanimously with yes 7 votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Approve Minutes
The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held July 2, 2019, and the Work Session Meeting held July 9, 2019 were approved as presented.
Bills
Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:
July 3, 2019 to July 16, 2019
VENDOR FOR AMOUNT
AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00
Beneficial Life Insurance Payroll 253.94
Blue Cross Blue Shield Payroll 144,306.25
Delta Dental Payroll 8,095.50
Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 240.00
Flex Share Payroll 5,158.68
ING Life Insurance Payroll 13.20
IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 43,710.64
NCPERS Wyoming Payroll 112.00
Orchard Trust Payroll 750.56
Parks and Recreation Payroll 208.41
The Hartford Payroll 317.30
Vantage Point Payroll 445.28
Vision Service Plan Payroll 1,167.16
WEBT Payroll 979.00
Wyoming Dept. of Employment Payroll 10,400.26
Wyoming Retirement Payroll 61,822.59
Payroll Payroll 135,796.53
All West Internet/Phones 2,249.00
Dennis M. Boal Services 3,528.00
Caselle Support/Maintenance 1,514.00
Cazin’s Supplies 32.14
Century Equipment Parts 145.14
City of Evanston Utilities 14,994.12
Boot Barn Safety Boots 118.99
CCI Network Phones 85.38
Thyssen Krupp Elevator Maintenance 15,172.11
EZ Links Golf Services 575.00
Ellingford’s Cement 1,008.50
Eurofins Eaton Analytical Testing 1,260.00
Energy Laboratories Testing 311.00
First Bank Visa 12,708.65
Good to Grow Planters 299.76
Justin George Reimbursement 90.00
Handcuff Warehouse Small Tools 179.70
IWORQ Renewal Fees 6,500.00
Kallas Automotive Parts 604.38
Amanda R. Kirby Services 1,057.50
Landmark Services 90.00
Lexis Nexis Matthew Bender Statute Books 534.36
Morcon Industrial Supplies 57.74
Midwest Industries Equipment 340.00
Dominion Energy Utilities 2,258.31
MCI Phones 99.12
Pine Top Engineering Maintenance 1,136.46
Real Kleen Supplies 145.47
Shred-It USA Services 162.66
Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 126.23
Alsco Laundry Service 409.71
TCF Equipment Finance Equipment 4,445.39
Uinta County Herald Notices 1,400.70
Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 25,312.20
Century Link Phones 1,380.61
Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 39,660.37
Vision Auto Glass Window 260.00
Wyoming Waste Systems Services 237.59
The Lumberyard Supplies 21.52
Wyoming Montana Safety Council Defensive Driving Course 45.00
Wyoming Dept. of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 1,994.92
Wyo. State Board of Pharmacy Renewal Fees 120.00
Prestige Flags Flags 721.61
Arts Inc. Mat Camp 5,184.00
USPS Postage 15,000.00
Ben Gilmore Reimbursement 90.00
Jennifer Martin Reimbursement 1,050.00
Derrik Hintz Refund 100.00
Wright Express Fuel 13,472.38
The motion passed unanimously with yes 7 votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Council Comments
The Mayor and Councilmember all offered their condolences to the Lyle Robinson family.
Councilmember Ottley congratulated Arts, Inc., for the very successful MAT Camp they are conducting this week.
Councilmember David Welling commented on the Peace Officers Golf Tournament and thanked the golf course crew for all their help. He also reminded everyone of the Farmers Market on Thursday and the Brew Fest and Car Show on Saturday.
Councilmember Sellers commented on all the visitors and tourist in town and welcomed them.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded, to approve a Street Closure Permit requested by The City of Evanston Community Development Department for a Public Firework Display on Saturday, July 20, 2019, on the 6th Street Overpass between Front Street and Bear River Drive, from 9:20 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and A Street Closure Permit requested by First Bank for a “Big Big Day” promotional on Friday, August 2, 2019, on 10th Street between Main Street and the alley between Main Street and Center Street from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m . The motion passed unanimously with yes 7 votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Resolution 19-45
Councilmember Perkes introduced Resolution 19-45. Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember D. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-45.
RESOLUTION 19-45: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 4280 TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN FLAG PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Resolution 19-46
Councilmember D. Welling introduced Resolution 19-46. Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-46.
RESOLUTION 19-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 003 FOR THE EVANSTON RAILYARDS ROUNDHOUSE SECTIONS 2,3 & 4 DOORS AND CONCRETE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Public Participation
Kayne Pyatt invited everyone to a free BBQ Picnic sponsored by the Uinta County Democrats and the 19th Amendment Committee at the Bear Ponds Pavilion on August 17, 2019 from noon to 3 p.m. She also thanked the Police Department for the great job they do to keep our community safe.
Adjournment
With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: July 23, 2019 07230
Request for Proposal
The Board of trustees for Uinta County School District Number One, Evanston, Wyoming is requesting proposals for Evanston High School Fire Alarm Replacement and Upgrade.
Bids will be opened August 2nd, 2019 at 11:00 am. Interested bidders should contact the District for more information.
Contact: John R. Davis
Director of Maintenance
Uinta County School District Number One
Evanston, Wyoming 82930
307-789-7571 ext. 1072
johnd@uinta1.com
PUBLISHED: July 19, 23, 26, 30, 2019 07192
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 $0.25658 per dekatherm (Dth) and additional credits associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, effective June 1, 2019. 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 2.8 Dth per month during the rate-effective period of June 1, 2019, through October 31, 2019, will see a monthly increase of approximately $0.44, or 1.49%. 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 is available for inspection by any interested person 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 August 12, 2019. 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. 30010-181-GP-19 (Record No. 15254) in your communications.
Dated: July 12, 2019.
PUBLISHED: July 16, 23, 2019 07160
