The Kemmerer City Council met in regular session this 10^th day of May, 2010, at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Kemmerer, Wyoming. The meeting was called to order by President of the City Council David Lundgren. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Councilwoman Pauline Sawyer, Councilman Brian Burg, Councilman David Lundgren, Councilman Anthony Tomassi and Councilman Zem Hopkins.

Motion was made by Councilman Tomassi that Mayor Nelson’s absence be unexcused; seconded by Councilman Burg and unanimously approved by Council present.

Motion was made by Councilman Tomassi to approve the agenda for May 10, 2010 as presented; seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved by Council present.

VISITORS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS:

A 5 year service award was presented to Police Officer Robert "Ernie" Shear.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Motion was made by Councilman Burg to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented: seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer and unanimously approved by Council present. Those items were:

(1) approval of the minutes of April 26, 2010 as presented;

(2) approval of the payment of the bills and payroll as presented:

OLD BUSINESS:

None.

NEW BUSINESS:

(1) Motion was made by Councilman Hopkins to approve a malt beverage permit for July 30, July 31 and August 1, 2010 for Original Oystergrass, Inc. at Herschler Triangle Park; seconded by Councilman Tomassi and unanimously approved by Council present.

(2) Motion was made by Councilman Tomassi to pass, approve and adopt Resolution No. 2010-638 establishing a bar and grill liquor license for the City of Kemmerer; seconded by Councilman Burg. Motion was made by Councilman Burg to amend the fee in the resolution from $2,500 to $1,500; seconded by Councilman Tomassi. All present in favor. President of the City Council then called for the question on the motion as amended. All present in favor of the motion as amended. Motion carried.

(3) Motion was made by Councilwoman Sawyer to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Chris Proctor for the performance scheduled on March 4, 2011 for the cultural arts series; seconded by Councilman Tomassi and unanimously approved by Council present

(4) Motion was made by Councilman Hopkins to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada for a performance and up to two workshops by Salzburger Echo scheduled for May 20, 2011; seconded by Councilman Tomassi and unanimously approved by Council present.

(5) Motion was made by Councilwoman Sawyer to pass, approve and adopt Resolution No. 2010-639 amending Resolution 2006-560; revising the fees for the use of the city campground; seconded by Councilman Burg and unanimously approved by Council present.

(6) Motion was made by Councilman Burg to authorize the advertising of bids for the purchase of a new sanitation truck and packer unit and that the funds be made available from the reserve account for the purchase of this equipment; seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved by Council present.

(7) Motion was made by Councilman Tomassi to pass, approve and adopt Resolution No. 2010-640 amending Resolution No. 2008-594 revising the sanitation fees for the City of Kemmerer; seconded by Councilman Burg and unanimously approved by Council present.

COMMENTS:

(1) City Attorney Joe Bluemel addressed Council regarding advice and recommendations on procedures concerning executive sessions.

(2) City Administrator Archibald presented updates to the council. A draft of the proposal of the City of Kemmerer FY 2010-2011 budget was presented to Council. Budget workshops with the departments will be held on May 18 and 20.

(3) Comments by council members were made.

There being no further business before Council, motion was made by Councilman Burg the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer and unanimously approved by Council present, 8:49 p.m.

CITY OF KEMMERER, WYOMING

BY: ____________________________________

MICHAEL E. NELSON, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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GLENDA R. YOUNG. CLERK/TREASURER