12.07.2020 City Council Minutes
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020
Council President Don Steveson called this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present were President Steveson; Council members Pam Gualtieri, Roger Hespe, Tom Voss, Michael Alexander and Ann McColley. Also present were Department Heads City Police Chief Sam Keller, City Engineer Mike Moore, City Attorney Michael Stulken and Clerk/Treasurer Greg James.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Ann McColley moved, seconded Roger Hespe to approve the agenda as amended, adding Sandra Martin reference Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Sara Thurgood reference ice skating rink. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tom Voss moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of Monday November 16, 2020 as presented. Motion carried.
NOMINATIONS FOR RECOGNITION:
Patty Cole and Something Healthy for their new windows and store front. Jason Bushong new owner of the Sundowner Motel. Mr. & Mrs. Don Taylor for purchasing Donna’s Main Street Diner
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION:
Mr. Danny Decker and Deckers Food Center for sponsoring, promoting and providing the baked goods for the annual United Fund pie auction. Certificate will be mailed
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—IN WRITING:
Approval of the annual Plumbing and Electrical Licenses for 2021. Michael Alexander moved, seconded Tom Voss to approve the Plumbing Licenses as presented. This includes Plumbing Contractor’s License for Comfort Solutions; Limited Mechanical Plumber HVAC Nathan Kintz. Motion carried. Tom Voss moved, seconded Michael Alexander to approve the Electrical Licenses as presented. Motion carried. The licenses are as follows: The following request Plumbing Licenses for the 2021 calendar year:
All fees have been paid and proof of insurance & bond have been provided
Plumbing Contractor: Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning Master Plumber: Jaye Drake Journeymen: Brett Osman, Steve Sales Limited Mechanical Journeymen Jason Waker Derick Ocheltree Limited Mechanical Apprentice: Jose Zavala, Eric Means, Steve Sales Plumbing Contractor: Andersen Plumbing and Contracting Master Plumber: Clay Andersen Plumbing Contractor: Wolff’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Master Plumber: Scott Hartman Journeymen Plumber: Dan Hartman Plumbing Contractor: Black Hills Plumbing & Heating Master Plumber: John Patik, Jr. Journeyman Plumbers: John M. Patik, III, William Simiane. Apprentice Plumbers: Colby Varner, Douglas Anderson Plumbing Contractor Mountain View Plumbing & Heating Master Plumber Brian D. Olson Apprentice Johannon McKee Plumbing Contractor 21 Electric Master Plumber: Aaron Napolitano *Plumbing Contractor LG Plumbing Master Plumber: Luke Dowdy Plumbing Contractor: Summit Plumbing & Heating, LLC Master Plumber David J. Hopkins Apprentice Plumber: Robin King, Carl Neisner, Tristan Mitchell
The following request Limited Plumber Licenses for the 2021 calendar year: All fees have been paid and proof of insurance & bond have been provided Limited Plumbing Contractor: Black Hills Gas Holdings, LLC Limited Plumber: Donny Munger (Gas Piping Limited Plumber: James Curren Limited Plumber: Mark Christiansen Limited Plumbing Contractor: Black Cat Construction (Water/Sewer line withinLimited Plumber: Jeff Sorch 5 ft of building)Limited Plumbing Contractor: Wayne Anderson Limited Plumber: Wayne Anderson (Gas Piping) Limited Plumbing Contractor: Culligan Soft Water of Hot Springs, Inc Limited Plumber: Richard D. Olstad (Soft Water Service)
The following request to maintain a Limited Mechanical Plumber License Only for the 2021 calendar year Limited Mechanical Plumber’s Contractor: Alway’s There Heating & Cooling Limited Mechanical License: Timothy Almy Limited Mechanical Plumber’s Contractor: Comfort Systems Heating & Cooling, Inc. Limited Master Mechanical Plumber’s License: Carey Wendling (Gas Piping) * Limited Mechanical Plumber Contractor: Precision Mechanical Limited Mechanical Plumber’s License: Stephen Van Dam Apprentices: Brian Morgan, Michael Bales, Jeremy Corean, Ryan Seybold-Conner, Patrick Sloan , Johnny Reede Austin Youngblood Limited Mechanical Plumber’s Contractor: 7 C’s Limited Mechanical Plumber (HVAC) Rusty Childress Limited Mechanical Plumber’s Contractor Midwestern Mechanical Master Plumber: Chris Hetzel Limited Mechanical Plumbers Daniel Whitney, Louis Cambell Limited Mechanical Plumber’s Contractor Climate Solutions Information given Limited Mechanical Plumber’s Contractor Tessier’s, Inc. Limited Mechanical Journeymen Plumber’s License David Del Soldato; Jacob McClure Limited Mechanical Apprentice Plumber’s License: Austin Bower The following request to maintain a Master Plumber License Only for the 2021 calendar year: All fees have been paid Master Plumber: Ed Porter The following request Electrical Licenses for the 2021 calendar year: All fees have been paid and proof of insurance & bond have been provided Electrical Contractor: Homestead Works Electrical Master Electrician: Howard D. Bogue Electrical Contractor: ProElectric, Inc. Master Electricians: Curtis E Juby Journeyman Electricians: Charles Smith, Keith King, Apprentice Electrician Tyler Phinney Electrical Contractor: Arrow Electric, Inc Master Electrician: Richard R. Andrews Journeyman Electrician: Christopher G. Peterman Apprentice Electrician James D. Amble Electrical Contractor: H&H Electric Master Electrician: Christopher David Hill, Curtis J. Maxwell, Journeymen Electrician: Jason Gray, Broady Read Electrical Contractor: 21 Electric Master Electrician: Joshua Liggett Journeyman Electricians: Ryan Yuronich, Apprentice Electricians: Marty Schaff Electrical Contractor: ITC Electrical Master Electrician Michael Carruth Electrical Contractor: Denny’s Electrical, LLC Master Electrician Dennis LaRoche Electrical Contractor: Rick’s Electric Master Electrician: Rick Phillips Apprentice Trenton Engle Electrical Contractor: Pittman Electric Master Electrician: Gary D. Pittman Journeymen Richard Schutt, Tim Peterson Apprentices Justin Baldridge
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—VERBAL:
Sandra Martin reference Chamber of Commerce matters, noting they don’t have Chamber Director at this time, and introduced a new Chamber Board member, Barbie Turner. Sandra questioned the ownership of the building and who is responsible for repairs. Also ask for clarification reference selling bricks as a fund raising activity. This was okayed by consensus.
Sara Thurgood presented a plan of action to get an ice rink set up in Centennial Park. She discussed all of the work their group has put into this. After listening, City Engineer Mike Moore suggested this would be best put before the Parks Committee for further review before any action is taken.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS: None
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
City Engineer Mike Moore reported there is a delay with the County Landfill District obtaining the land for the new landfill, but should have that resolved soon. He also said he was working on a grant to replace the restroom in Dow Park. The fund match comes from accumulated Wyoming Community Gas amounts.
City Attorney Michael Stulken briefly discussed the contract for new dispatch equipment.
City Police Chief Sam Keller reported calls for service, 4704 YTD and 106 for December so far. Chief Keller requested a $.50 per hour raise for Haley Barker for achieving her Dispatcher’s Certification, retroactive to October 29, 2020. Michael Alexander moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve this request. Motion carried.
City Clerk/Treasurer Greg James noted he had sent in a request to SLIB for CARES Act wage replacement in the amount of $38,474. Per direction from the Council the City Office will remain closed for a further period of time. Mr. James reported it looks like the Legislature will not meet until April for budget work and that may affect the City’s budget process. It also appears the Legislature is going to continue cutting funds to balance the State’s budget.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
ANY OTHER CITY BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: reference land acquisition. Roger Hespe moved, seconded Pam Gualtieri to suspend the rules and go into executive session at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried. Roger Hespe moved, seconded Ann McColley to return to regular session at 8:17 p.m. Motion carried.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Tom Voss moved, seconded Roger Hespe to pay the claims against the City dated December 7, 2020. Motion carried. Ann McColley moved, seconded Michael Alexander to adjourn this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council at 8:18 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Claims: Ad-Pro Office Supply, office supplies, $88.72; Adams ISC, parts, $62.55; Advanced Communications, phone pouch, $20.00; American Business Software, support services, $40.23; Applied Concepts, Inc., radar unit & accessories, $2398.75; Wayne Bachand, water deposit refund, $98.22; BCN Telecom, Inc., long distance services, $179.67; Bearlodge Engineering & Surveying, CADD/plan review & surveying, $7547.50; Black Hills Chemical, disinfectant, $72.91; Black Hills Energy, gas & electric service, $8722.94; Black Hills Truck & Trailer, plow repair, $574.94; Bomgaars Supply, supplies/materials, $1220.81; Butler Machinery Co., parts, $4309.43; Cambria Supply, supplies/materials, $627.59; Century Link, E-911 data service, $953.18; City of Newcastle, WA/SW/GA services, $488.85; Contractor’s Supply, Inc., filter fabric, $1007.68; Culligan Water Conditioning, bottled water, $52.00; Deckers Food Center, housekeeping supplies, $106.21; Derek’s Field Service, machinery repair, $2713.20; Desert Mountain, ice slicer, $9964.22; R. Douglas Dumbrill, December 2020 municipal judge, $1076.30; Farnsworth Services Coo., Inc., portable sanitation/dig water line, $2435.00; First State Bank, water bond payment, $49432.50; Fisher Sand & Gravel, crushed rock, $767.56; FOCUS, Family Violence Center, 2nd quarter payment, 1250.00; Frontier Home Ranch & Hardware, supplies/materials, $1912.20; Hayden and Company, tank heater & accessories, $2479.07; Taylor Hespe, water deposit refund, $36.73; Laboratory Corp. of America, DOT testing, $61.30; Mastercard, office supplies/materials, $537.92; Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., court rules update, $65.08; Monument Health, PD medical, $278.00; Mountain View Plumbing & Heating, camera sewer lines/replace faucet, $775.00; Municipal Code Corp. on-line code hosting, $950.00; Newcastle Ambulance Service, December 2020 ambulance service, $8333.33; Newcastle Area Chamber of Commerce, 2nd quarter payment, $3250.00; Newcastle Recreation Board, 1st & 2nd quarter payments, $19,000.00; News Letter Journal, legals/minutes/office supplies, $1525.22; NORCO, Inc., welding cylinder lease, $24.30; Normont Equipment Co., Dura-Patcher rental/nozzle, $5525.00; Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center, Inc., 2nd quarter payment, $1625.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, Inc., pipe fittings, $32.52; One Call of Wyoming, utility locates, $33.00; Travis Peterson, CDL reimbursement, $40.00; Range, telephone service, $790.64; Range, city share phone, $333.94; Rapid Delivery, Inc., parts delivery, $87.40; Daniel Redding, garbage deposit refund, $108.00; Ricks Electric, street light repair, $402.70; Genell Rothleutner, PD cleaning, $200.00; Russell Industries, Inc., lift station upgrades, $1846.00; Salt Creek Water District, sewer services, $555.00; Dorothy Scott, water deposit refund, $100.00; Short Stop Fuel Mart, fuel purchases, $5878.18; Stacy Sieber, water deposit refund, $172.77; Monte Straley, water deposit refund, $213.87; Bryand Streeter, December 2020 airport wages, $1333.33; Michael Stulken December 2020 attorney fee, $2800.00; Summit Plumbing & Heating, plumbing repair, $113.62; Sundance Extinguisher, extinguisher service, $87.29; Lucky Teigen-Grummons, fire hall cleaning, $200.00; Top Office Products, Inc., PD copy charges, $30.40; Transource, parts, $180.93; Two-Way Radio Service, Inc., pager belt clips, $130.00;Uber Geek Computer, printer ink, $27.51; Uline, surface cleaner, $79.02; USA Bluebook, safety slings & chains, $1030.82; Veris Environmental, LLC, work at sewer lagoon, $34,500.00; Verizon, cell phones, $505.55; Becky Vodopich, city office cleaning, $300.00; WESCO Gas, landfill propane, $604.84; Weston County Children’s Center, 2nd quarter payment, $2250.00; Weston County Health Services, DOT testing, $80.00; Weston County Treasurer, heat/lights/phone/youth services, $3184.94; Weston County Humane Society, 2nd quarter payment, $4250.00; Weston County Senior Services, 2nd quarter payment, $7500.00; Nancy Wilson, water deposit refund, 43.63; Woody’s Food Center, housekeeping supplies, $48.52; Wyoming Association of Rural Water, membership, $450.00; Wyoming Automotive Co., parts, $228.47; Wyoming Home services, 2nd quarter payment, $1500.00; Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy, communications course, $550.00.
Don Steveson, President
ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer, Greg James
(Publish December 17, 2020)