The Kemmerer City Council met in regular session this 23rd day of June, 2008, 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 David Fagnant, Councilman Brian Richardson, Councilman David Lundgren, and Councilman Kenneth Linville. Absent were Councilman Wes Miller and Councilman Anthony Tomassi.


            Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to approve the agenda for June 23, 2008 as amended; seconded by Councilman Lundgren and unanimously approved by Council present.


PUBLIC HEARING:

The Mayor then opened the public hearing on the renewal of the liquor licenses. There being no public questions or comments, the public hearing was closed.


PUBLIC HEARING:

The Mayor then opened the public hearing on the transfer of land to Lincoln County School District #1. There being no public questions or comments, the public hearing was closed.


PUBLIC HEARING:

The Mayor then opened the public hearing on Budget Resolutions No. 2008-17 and 2008-18. There being no public questions or comments, the public hearing was closed.


VISITORS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS:

None.


CONSENT AGENDA:

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

(1)       approval of the minutes of June 9, 2008 and June 16, 2008 as presented;

(2)       approval of the renewal of the liquor licenses;

(3)       pass, approve and adopt Budget Resolutions No. 2008-17 and 2008-18;

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

2875 Alpha Petroleum                    $8,483.00

 

2876 American Bar Assoc.                                          $245.00

2877 Coleman Construction          123,262.50

 

2878 Composite Coatings                                         16,225.00

2879 Cowpoke Detection                       90.50

 

2880 Crank Companies, Inc.                                         975.83

2881 Culligan Soft Water                    245.50

 

2882 Enercrest Products                                              3339.30

2883 Fleet Services                            2368.47

 

2884 Fox Materials, LLC                                            1630.05

2885 Douglas Hartmann                            .90

 

2886 Highland Golf                                                     6995.00

2887 Inberg- Miller Engineers           2729.12

 

2888 K-D Joint Powers Board                                  10,492.00

2889 Lincoln County Landfill                20.00

 

2890 Lincoln Cty Sheriff Office                                  1770.15

2891 David Lundgren                          240.00

 

2892 National Judges Assoc.                                           75.00

2893 Questar Gas                                 796.53

 

2894 Qwest                                                                    835.72

2895 Relay for Life                              150.00

 

2896 Robert Stepans                                                        65.00

2897 Sublette Electric of Wyo.              62.00

 

2898 Sunrise Engineering                                            4990.28

2899 Syn-tech Systems                      1095.00

 

2900 Tucson City Clerk’s Office                                  325.00

2913 UMB Card Center                  25,957.57

 

2916 AFLAC                                                                 264.10

2917 City Flex Acct.                            100.00

 

2918 NJ Family Support                                                158.00

2919 Orchard Trust                              289.22

 

2920 UMWA/OAW 3010                                               75.00

2921 WI SCTF                                     161.54

 

2922 Wyo Child Enforcement                                       136.58

2923 Wyoming Retirement             11,104.24

 

6/20/08 Payroll Direct Deposit                                 50,002.73

6/20/08 Federal Tax Deposit           16,550.43

 

6/20/08 ICMA Retirement                                             883.30

OLD BUSINESS:

 

(1)       Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to pass on Second Reading Ordinance No. 2008-810 - amending Section 13-8 of the Kemmerer City Codes - Parking; seconded by Councilman Linville and unanimously approved by Council present.


NEW BUSINESS:

 

(1)       Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to authorize the Mayor to sign the plat for the Rawlings Subdivision; seconded by Councilman Lundgren and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(2)       Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to allow Fossil Fest to use the outdoor pool at no cost for a free pool party as part of their celebration; seconded by Councilman Linville and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(3)       No applications have been received for the vacant council seat in Ward #3. Staff was advised to continue to advertise for the position.

 

(4)       Motion was made by Councilman Linville to authorize the Mayor to sign the lease with the United States Postal Service for Frontier Post Office Space; seconded by Councilman Richardson and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(5)       Motion was made by Councilman Linville to approve the job description for the accounting clerk at a grade 6 pay grade; seconded by Councilman Lundgren and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(6)       Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal of the dental insurance with Delta Dental; seconded by Councilman Richardson and unanimously approved by Council.

 

(7)       Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to approve transfer of the land to Lincoln County School District #1; seconded by Councilman Linville. Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to amend the motion to add authorization for the Mayor to sign the necessary documents for the transfer; seconded by Councilman Linville and unanimously approved by Council present. The Mayor then called for the question on the original motion as amended; all present in favor.

 

(8)       Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for services with the Turning Point in the amount of $1,000 for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; seconded by Councilman Richardson and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(9)       Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for services with Lincoln County Teen Center for $2,400 for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, contingent upon them showing that they will remain open for the year; seconded by Councilman Lundgren and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(10)     Motion was made by Councilman Linville to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for services with Kemmerer Senior Center in the amount of $5,040 for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; seconded by Councilman Richardson and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(11)     Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for services with Kemmerer Food Bank - South Lincoln Human Resource Confederation in the amount of $1,600 for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; seconded by Councilman Linville and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(12)     Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to postpone authorizing the signing of the contract with the Chamber of Commerce pending the completion of a meeting between the Board of the Chamber and representatives of the City; seconded by Councilman Linville and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(13)     Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to appoint Councilman Anthony Tomassi to the Frontier Area Park and Recreation Board to replace Councilman Jim Sessions; seconded by Councilman Richardson and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(14)     Motion was made by Councilman Linville to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of agreement for wages with UMWA LU 3010; seconded by Councilman Lundgren and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(15)     Motion was made by Councilman Lundgren to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for services with the Kemmerer Shooting Club for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; seconded by Councilman Richardson and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(16)     Motion was made by Councilman Linville to accept the disclosure of conflicts of interest with respect to persons investing public funds; seconded by Councilman Richardson and unanimously approved by Council present.

 

(17)     Reports were given by staff, council and mayor.


            There being no further business before Council, motion was made by Councilman Richardson the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Councilman Linville and unanimously approved by Council present, 8:10 p.m.


                                                                                    CITY OF KEMMERER, WYOMING



                                                                             BY: ___________________________________

                                                                                     DAVID FAGNANT, MAYOR

ATTEST:



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GLENDA R. YOUNG, CLERK/TREASURER