April 26, 2010
The Kemmerer City Council met in regular session this 26th day of April, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Mayor Michael Nelson, Councilwoman Pauline Sawyer, Councilman Brian Burg, Councilman David Lundgren, Councilman Anthony Tomassi and Councilman Zem Hopkins.
Motion was made by Councilman Hopkins to approve the agenda for April 26, 2010 as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer and unanimously approved by Council.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The Mayor then opened the Public Hearing on the transfer of the liquor license at the Fossil Island Golf Club from Tee It Up Golf Association to the City of Kemmerer. There being no public questions or comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
VISITORS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS:
Mayor Nelson proclaimed May 14, 2010 as Arbor Day in the City of Kemmerer.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Councilwoman Sawyer to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented; seconded by Councilman Burg and unanimously approved by Council. Those items were:
(1) approval of the minutes of April 12, 2010 and April 19, 2010 as presented;
(2) approval of the payment of bills and payroll as presented:
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4984 Acco Engineered Systems $50.00 |
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4985 Alpha Petroleum Services $758.10 |
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4986 Lisa Chadwick 200.00 |
4987 Patti Challinor 1310.00 |
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4988 Terrel Davis 380.00 |
4989 Delta Dental 2142.15 |
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4990 Fleet Services 2660.66 |
4991 Fossil Basin Promotion Bd. 315.45 |
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4992 Gardner Arts Network 1000.00 |
4993 GDA Consulting 22,696.12 |
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4994 H & H Documents 576.69 |
4995 K-D Joint Powers Board 14,150.31 |
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4996 Kemmerer Gazette 990.88 |
4997 Kilroy, LLC 216,000.00 |
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4998 Lincoln Cty Sheriff Office 1680.00 |
4999 Maxwell Products 3254.72 |
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5000 Sharon Mitchell 1500.00 |
5001 Pitney Bowes 799.86 |
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5002 Questar Gas 4213.12 |
5003 Qwest 2297.89 |
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5004 The Hartford 416.20 |
5005 UMB Card Center 17,136.04 |
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5006 Utilisolve 48.30 |
5007 Vaisala 442.00 |
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5008 Wells Fargo Financial 309.75 |
5009 Western Wyo. Beverage 70.00 |
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5010 Wyo. Dept. Of Ag 100.00 |
5011 AFLAC 230.10 |
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5012 Circuit Court 144.64 |
5013 City Flex Plan 100.00 |
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5014 Orchard Trust 439.22 |
5015 Wyo NCPERS Life Ins. 128.00 |
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5016 Wyoming Retirement 12,662.71 |
5017 Rocky Mtn Power 4251.00 |
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4/23/10 Payroll Direct Deposit 44,640.39 |
4/23/10 ICMA Direct Deposit 508.30 |
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4/23/10 Federal Tax Deposit 13,959.45 |
4/23/10 Child Support Payments 546.49 |
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
(1) Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to designate Councilman Burg as voting delegate and Councilman Hopkins as alternate voting delegate to the 2010 WAM Convention; seconded by Councilman Tomassi and unanimously approved by Council.
(2) Motion was made by Councilman Tomassi to pass, approve and adopt Resolution No. 2010-636 amending fees for the land rental for airport hangars; seconded by Councilman Burg and unanimously approved by Council.
(3) Motion was made by Councilman Tomassi to pass, approve and adopt Resolution No. 2010-637 waiving the permit fees for the new water treatment plant project; seconded by Councilman Lundgren and unanimously approved by Council.
(4) Motion was made by Councilman Burg to pass, approve and adopt Resolution No. 2010-635 waiving the permit fees for the wastewater treatment plant screen building project; seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved by Council.
(5) Motion was made by Councilman Hopkins to authorize transfer of the golf club liquor license at the Fossil Island Golf Club from Tee It Up Golf Association to the City of Kemmerer; seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer and unanimously approved by Council.
(6) Motion was made by Councilman Tomassi to authorize the Mayor to sign the lease of the golf club liquor license to Nick Harding; seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer and unanimously approved by Council.
(7) Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to authorize the renewal of the property insurance policy with Tegeler and Associates and authorize the Mayor to sign the policy holder disclosure rejecting the terrorism coverage; seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer and unanimously approved by Council.
(8) Motion was made by Councilman Hopkins to authorize the Mayor to sign the general service contract with Rocky Mountain Power to install single phase power at the Kemmerer Airport and authorize a check to be issued in the amount of $4,251; seconded by Councilman Tomassi and unanimously approved by Council.
(9) Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to authorize the Mayor to sign a formal document prepared by the City Attorney allowing site investigation on the Kemmerer K-5 land by Fundamentics, including reclamation of damaged areas, obtaining a copy of the investigation results and the direction as to which areas are to be investigated; seconded by Councilman Burg and unanimously approved by Council.
COMMENTS:
(1) Updates on projects and programs were given by City Administrator Mike Archibald.
(2) Council comments were made.
(3) Mayor Nelson presented his comments.
There being no further business before Council, motion was made by Councilman Tomassi the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Councilman Lundgren and unanimously approved by Council, 8:16 p.m.
CITY OF KEMMERER, WYOMING
BY: ___________________________________
MICHAEL E. NELSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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GLENDA R. YOUNG, CLERK/TREASURER
- Kemmerer Main Street
- Around Town
- Fossil Fest
- Oyster Ridge
The Kemmerer City Council is seeking individuals to serve on the Kemmerer Main Street Committee to assist them in revitalization of the downtown area. In December of 2009 the City of Kemmerer was selected as an "Aspiring Community" by the Wyoming Main Street program. This committee will focus on the development and implementation four areas that make the Main Street program successful. Those areas are: Design, Organization, Economic Restructuring and Promotion.
The success of the program is dependent upon the citizens of the community participating in the revitalization of the down town. You can participate by filling out the application and submitting it to the Kemmerer City Hall.
Check out the Kemmerer/Diamonville Chamber of Commerce website for area attractions, local businesses, and a calendar of happenings around town. Click here for more: http://www.kemmererchamber.com/
The entire community celebrates Fossil Fest in early July each year! Keep an eye on the Fossil Fest website http://www.fossilfest.org/ for more information as it becomes available.
Oyster Ridge Music Festival 2010 was a great success. Planning for 2011 is already under way! Plan to visit Kemmerer at the end of July! Check out the latest information at the Oyster Ridge's website: http://oysterridgemusicfestival.com/