07.11.19 Newcastle City Council Minutes

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019
 
Mayor Piana called this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those present were: Mayor Debra Piana; Council members Don Steveson, Pam Gualtieri, Ann McColley, Michael Alexander and Roger Hespe.  Also present were Department Heads City Police Chief Jim Owens, City Engineer Mike Moore, City Attorney Jim Peck and City Clerk/Treasurer Greg James.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  Don Steveson moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve the agenda as presented.   Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Michael Alexander moved, seconded Roger Hespe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, July 1, 2019 as presented.  Motion carried.  
NOMINATIONS FOR RECOGNITION:
Kelly Taylor, KAT Services for their 4th annual services day, assisting veterans and others with necessary yardwork.
Justin Tystad for his work in purchasing and rebuilding/repairing the signs near Pizza Hut.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION:
Kim Rhoades was present to receive her certificate for her work in sponsoring and promoting the State Title Association convention in Newcastle.  
The certificate will be mailed to Joey and Brian Mefford for their work to sponsor and promote the Mefford Memorial Baseball Tournament in Newcastle.  
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—IN WRITING:
Ann McColley moved, seconded Pam Gualtieri to approve the corrected plat for Lanny Reimer, previously approved by the Newcastle Planning & Zoning Board.  Motion carried. 
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—VERBAL:
Mr. Bruce Perkins was present to request mid-street motorcycle parking again during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  The request was granted by consensus from July 27th through August 11th.  Mr. Perkins also requested relaxation of the open container ordinance in front of his business as granted in previous years, dates from July 27th through August 11, 2019 in front of 112 and 114 West Main.  Roger Hespe moved, seconded Michael Alexander to approve this request.  Motion carried. 
Tasha Townsend and Martha Bickford were present to request an amendment to their previously approved open container for the Madness on Main on August 31, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..  The former request was for the block on Main from Sumner to Seneca.  New request is for the blocks on Main from Sumner to Railway.  Ann McColley moved, seconded Roger Hespe to approve the request.  Motion carried.  They further requested that if the event on August 31 was rained out to move the event with same open container to Saturday, September 7, 2019.  Ann McColley moved, seconded Roger Hespe to approve this request.  Motion carried.
A representative from Maverik, Inc. was present to request installing an alcoholic slushee/chiller machine in the Newcastle store.  For purposes of discussion, Ann McColley moved, seconded Roger Hespe to approve the request.  After discussion and a vote taken, the Council voted unanimously to deny the request.
Kathy Jones was present to voice opposition to the proposed water and garbage rate increases.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
Tom Voss presented a letter of interest to fill the vacant Council seat.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
City Attorney Jim Peck reported on a revised copy of the dispatch agreement between Newcastle and the Town of Upton.  The changes were at Upton’s request.  Roger Hespe moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve the amended agreement.  Motion carried.  Mr. Peck then presented Ordinance #4, Series 2019 on second reading.  The heading reads: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-19 (a) AND (b) OF ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF THE CITY OF NEWCASTLE, WYOMING, 1961 TO INCREASE MONTHLY INFRASTRUCTURE FEE FROM THREE DOLLARS ($3.00) TO EIGHT DOLLARS ($8.00) PER WATER METER; TO INCREASE WATER RATES BY EIGHTEEN PERCENT (18%) AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Don Steveson moved, seconded Michael Alexander to pass Ordinance #4, Series 2019 on second reading.  Motion carried. Mr. Peck then presented Ordinance #5, Series 2019 on second reading.  The heading reads: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13-9(a) AND (b) OF ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF THE CITY OF NEWCASTLE, WYOMING, 1961 TO INCREASE GARBAGE COLLECTION CHARGES BY TWENTY PERCENT (20%); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Roger Hespe moved, seconded Ann McColley to pass Ordinance #5, Series 2019 on second reading.  Motion carried.
City Clerk/Treasurer Greg James presented a check from Wyoming Community Gas in the amount of $4860.83.  The City Council has approved accumulating these funds for replacing the restrooms at Dow Park.  Currently there is $22,742 toward that purpose.
City Engineer Mike Moore reported Brian Scott resigned from the City to take employment elsewhere.  Mr. Moore is working with RT Communications regarding Wi Fi along Main Street.  Mr. Moore is to draft a letter to RT Communication and Charter reference damage to North Wood Street from their trucks and equipment.  Large/oversize loads traveling along South Summit from the Howdy to Highway 85 has been addressed with WYDOT.  Mr. Moore reported he was successful in obtaining a Mineral Royalty Grant for the water repairs on Boyd Avenue, a 50/50 match required.  A State Revolving Fund loan will be needed for the match.  Mr. Moore recommended hiring J.R. Lewis as City Building Inspector at the rate of $20.00 per hour effective date July 8, 2019, with one year probation and to become certified within one year.  Don Steveson moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve this request.  Motion carried.  
City Police Chief Jim Owens reported on calls for service for June and year to date.  Chief Owens requested a conditional hiring of Morgan Hyman to fill a dispatcher position depending on successful completion of pre-employment testing.  Rate of $14.05 per hour, one year probation, starting August 1st, 2019.  Ann McColley moved, seconded Pam Gualtieri to approve this request.  Motion carried.  Chief Owens reported the 2 surplus Crown Victoria’s had been delivered to the Wyoming Police Academy in exchange for 600 hours of advanced training credits.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
OTHER BUSINESS: None
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY:  Ann McColley moved, seconded Michael Alexander to pay the claims against the City date July 1, 2019.  Motion carried.   Roger Hespe moved, seconded Pam Gualtieri to adjourn this meeting of the Newcastle City Council at 8:38 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.
Claims: Old Year Bills; Genell Rothleutner, PD cleaning, $200.00; Becky Vodopich, office cleaning, $300.00; Super 8 Wheatland, fire convention, $2457.00; American Engineering & Testing, landfill testing, $9898.31; Bearlodge Engineering & Surveying, surveying & CADD, $815.00; Craig Beckner, water deposit refund, $48.16; Biolynceus, LLC, probiotic scrubber, $3520.19; Black Hills Energy, electric service, $12,397.51; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, insurance adjustments, $1663.77; Bobcat of Gillette, parts, $241.62; Kendra Butler, water deposit refund, $56.48; Casey Cantu, water deposit refund, $19.90; Century Link, E-911 data service, $966.13; City of Newcastle, WA/SW/GA, $552.01; Crawford’s Modern Cleaners, clean mops, $8.00; Croell, Inc., concrete, $1540.50; Double D, hydraulic fluid, $536.75; Edge Construction Supply, clamp set, $88.64; Farnsworth Services, Co., Inc., portable sanitation, $125.00; Cheryl Franklin, water deposit refund, $70.14; Geographic Innovations, GIS/GPS training, $7250.00; International Code Council, books, $98.00; Lost Cabin Photo & Design, new zoning books, $1232.00; Mastercard, travel/training/fuel/supplies, $4049.86; Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., 2019 court rules, $179.10; Minuteman Lube Center, oil changes FD, $242.00; Newcastle Motors, LTD., vehicle repair, $813.50; Newcastle Volunteer Fire Dept., convention expenses, $1461.51; Newman Traffic Signs, traffic signs, $203.73; Normont Equipment Co., Durapatcher parts/emulsion, $3363.50; Josh & Christine Peterson, water deposit refund, $56.13; Postmaster, FD post office box, $204.00; Projex, IT work—building inspector, $300.00; RT Communications, Inc., phone service, $1186.32; Russell Industries, Inc., well controls, $21,917.00; Slattery Enterprises, Inc., camera sewer lines, $1607.60; The Plantsmyth, Inc., trees, $498.98; Top Office Products, Inc., PD copy charge, $115.12; Trugreen-Chemlawn, FD fertilizer, $108.75; Two Way Radio Service, Inc., FD batteries, $1280.00; Valli Information Systems, online maintenance, $100.00; Verizon, cell phones, $522.70; Voelker’s Autobody/Glass, alignment, $75.00; Weston County Road & Bridge, FD fuel purchases, $1208.06; Weston County Treasurer, tax handling/heat & lights, $1127.80;  Weston County School District #1, June 2019 Rec Director wages, $2352.45; Wheatland Volunteer Fire Dept., convention registration, $1200.00.  New Fiscal Year bills: American Business Software, 6 month web maint., $364.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, July 2019 insurance, $35,501.85; Cambria Supply, PD batteries, $11.52; CMI, Inc., mouthpiece, $63.00; R. Douglas Dumbrill, July 2019 municipal judge, $1076.00; Hurricane Services, PD car wash, $70.00; International Association of Chiefs of Police, PD net services, $275.00; Local Government Liability Pool, liability insurance, $15,538.00; Modern Marketing, Inc., PD promotional items, $462.79; Municipal Code Corporation, support fees, $250.00; Newcastle Ambulance Services, July 2019 ambulance service, $8333.33; James M. Peck, July 2019 attorney fee, $2800.00; Pinnacle Bank, garbage truck payment, $55,915.76; Bryand Streeter, July 2019 airport wages, $1158.75; Melissa Stubbs, training mileage, $178.64; W.A.R.M. Property Insurance Pool, property insurance, $16,136.42; Wireless Advanced Communications, outfit PD Tahoe, $10,655.35; Wyoming State Lands & Investments, trail leases, $1610.89; Wyoming Sports Review Guide, PD advertising, $274.00.
 
Deb Piana, Mayor
ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer, Greg James
 
(Publish July 11, 2019)