12.12.19 City Council Minutes

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019
 
Mayor Debra Piana called the regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council to order at 7:00 p.m.  Those present were Mayor Piana; Council members Tom Voss, 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 Roger Hespe to approve the agenda for Monday, December 2, 2019 as presented.  Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Michael Alexander moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday November 18, 2019 as presented. 
Motion carried.
NOMINATIONS FOR RECOGNITION:
1. Lonnie Dickinson, Lonnie Hanzlik, Gary Giesler, Don Steveson and Leroy Dummer for snow plowing and shoveling in their neighborhood.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION: None
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—IN WRITING:  Approval of plumbing and electrical licenses for 2020. Plumbing Contractor; Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning; Master Plumber Jaye Drake, Journeyman Brett Osman, Limited Mechanical Journeyman, Jason Wachet and Derick Ochltree, Limited Mechanical Apprentice, Jose Zavala, Matthew Peterson and Luke Swenson: Plumbing Contractor, Anderson Plumbing & Contracting, Master Plumber, Clay Anderson: Plumbing Contractor Wolff’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Master Plumber, Scott Hartman, Journeyman Plumber Dan Hartman: Plumbing Contractor, Black Hills Plumbing & Heating, Master Plumber John Patik, Jr., Journeyman Plumber, John Patik, III, Apprentice Plumbers, Colby Varner, Harry Johnson, Tim Brownrigg and Russell Rainbolt: Plumbing Contractor, CK Mechanical, Master Plumber Kevin Maston, Journeyman Plumber James Douglas, Apprentice Plumber Parker Maston: Plumbing Contractor, Mountain View Plumbing & Heating, Master Plumber Brian D. Olson, Apprentice Plumbers Johannon McKee and Trevor Hainer: 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: Limited Plumbing Contractor, Black Hills Gas Holdings, LLC, Limited Plumbers, (gas piping) Donny Munger, James Curren and Mark Christiansen: Limited Plumbing Contractor, Black Cat Construction, Limited Plumber, Jeff Sorch: Limited Plumbing Contractor, Wayne Anderson, Limited Plumber Wayne Anderson: Limited Plumbing Contractor Culligan Soft Water of Hot Springs, Inc., Limited Plumber Richard D. Olstad: Limited Mechanical Plumber’s Contractor Always There Heating & Cooling, Limited Mechanical License Timothy Almy: Limited Mechanical Plumbers Contractor Comfort Systems Heating & Cooling, Inc., Limited Master Mechanical Plumbers License Carey Wendling: Limited Mechanical Plumber Contractor Precision Mechanical, Limited Master Plumbers License Stephen Van Dam, Limited Mechanical Apprentices, Brian Morgan, Michael Bales, Scotty Smith, Richard Reif and Johnny Reede: Limited Mechanical Plumber (HVAC) 7 C’s, Limited Mechanical Plumber Rusty Childres: Limited Mechanical Plumbers Contractor Tessier’s, Inc., Limited Mechanical Journeyman Plumbers License David Del Soldato and Jacob McClure, Limited Mechanical Apprentice Plumbers License Austin Bower: Master Plumber License only, Master Plumber Ed Porter.  Electrical Licenses, Electrical Contractor, Homestead Works Electrical, Master Electrician Howard D. Bogue: Electrical Contractor ProElectric, Inc., Master Electrician Curtis E. Juby, Journeyman Electricians Charles Smith, Brad Dow and Treavor O’Dowd, Apprentice Electrician Aaron Lunberg: 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 Electricians Christopher David Hill and Curtis J. Maxwell, Journeyman Electricians Jason Gray and Broady Read: Electrical Contractor 21 Electric, Master Electrician Joshua Liggett, Journeyman Electrician Ryan Yuronich, Apprentice Electrician Mike Buffington: Electrical Contractor Swiftec, Inc., Master Electrician Travis Swift: Electrical Contractor ITC Electrical, Master Electrician Michael Carruth: Electrical Contractor Denny’s Electric, Master Electrician Dennis La Roche: Electrical Contractor Rick’s Electric, Master Electrician Rick Phillips, Apprentice Electrician Trenton Engle.  Roger Hespe moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve the plumbing and electrical licenses for 2020 as presented.  Motion carried.  
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—VERBAL: 
1. Councilwoman Pam Gualtieri reported the Lighted Christmas parade was postponed until Saturday, December 7, same times and venues.  She also reported the annual Chamber of Commerce membership meeting will be held Tuesday December 3, 2019 at the Pizza Barn at 5:30 p.m.  Because of other matters, the meeting has been rescheduled. 
PUBLIC HEARING: as advertised at 7:30 p.m. to consider the new application for Restaurant Liquor License #4.  Applicant GMRG, ACQ, LLC dba Pizza Hut 035930.  The record reflects there were no public comments. Michael Alexander moved, seconded Tom Voss to approve this liquor license application.  Motion carried.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
1. Mayor Piana read an invitation to Pinnacle Bank’s Festival of Trees, held Friday December 6, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.  
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
City Engineer Mike Moore reported on snow removal efforts. He will be in Cheyenne for a SLIB meeting on Thursday for the funding for the Boyd Avenue project. There will be a public hearing on Wednesday December 11, 2019 at noon in the Council room regarding the funding for the 2020 water improvement project, primarily for the Well #5 interconnect. Mr. Moore reported the Landfill District is moving forward with obtaining land for a new landfill. He also briefly reported on WYDOT working with the City to put WYOLINK equipment on City property near the orange water tank.  
City Police Chief Jim Owens reported 309 calls for service in November 2019.  Chief Owens requested a $.50 per hour raise for Brandon Vaughn for achieving his Bachelor’s degree.  Tom Voss moved, seconded Pam Gualtieri to approve this request.  Motion carried.  Chief Owens then reported on a conversation with Ginger Fields to use the cat impound facility to deal with unwanted cats.  They are working on a memorandum of understanding.  
City Attorney Jim Peck reported he had contacted a title company to look into the ownership issues surrounding Axe Court.  He noted in his conversations with WYDOT over the WYOLINK access they wished to determine if the City was amenable to allowing use and access and said they would be using an existing tower and not putting up a new one.  Mr. Peck also thought we might work with WYDOT on an access issue.  Consensus of the Council was to move forward with this.
City Clerk/Treasurer Greg James had no report other than the auditors had left and were working on a final draft of the audit.
STANDING COMMITTTEE REPORTS: None
OTHER CITY BUSINESS:
Councilman Tom Voss brought up the matter of the cardboard trailers and stated he was not in favor of discontinuing the use.  The consensus was to keep the trailers in use but move them to a different location, possibly where they could be monitored.  Mayor Piana said it didn’t seem wise to invest more money into this program. 
CLAIMS AGAISNT THE CITY:  Tom Voss moved, seconded Don Steveson to pay the claims against the City dated Monday December 2, 2019.  Motion carried.  Ann McColley moved, seconded Don Steveson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council at 7:37 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.
Claims:  Axon Enterprises, Inc., taser tech plan, $740.00; Black Hills energy, natural gas service, $2374.22; Bomgaars Supply, supplies, $89.99; Cambria Supply, supplies, $5.12; City of Newcastle, WA/SW/GA, $550.62; Culligan Water Conditioning, bottled water, $52.00; Derek’s Field Service, landfill machinery repair, $4611.00; Desert Mountain, ice slicer, $10,085.82; R. Douglas Dumbrill, December 2019 Municipal Judges, $1076.30; Emergency Safety Supply, LLC, batteries, $187.15; Ferguson Waterworks, meter reading software, $14,285.71; First State Bank of Newcastle, water bond payment, $48,857.50; FOUCS, Family Violence Center, 2nd quarter payment, $1625.00; Hawkins, Inc., pump, $415.00; Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, first aid/CPR/AED training, $23.37; Mallory Safety & Supply, LLC, service pins, $202.50; Mastercard, travel/training/fuel purchases, supplies, $3779.68; Municipal Court, reimburse court fine, $70.00; National Emergency Number Assoc., membership, $142.00; Newcastle Ambulance Service, December 2019 ambulance service, $8333.33; Newcastle Area Chamber of Commerce, 2nd quarter payment, $3250.00; Newcastle Recreation Board, 2nd quarter payment, $9500.00; Newcastle Volunteer Fire Dept., reimburse expenses, $868.90; Northern Safety & Industrial, hard hat rack, $99.58; Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center, Inc., 2nd quarter payment, $1625.00; James M. Peck, December 2019 attorney fee, $2800.00; Postmaster, monthly bulk mail permit, $1500.00; Genell Rothleutner, PD cleaning, $200.00; RT Communications, Inc., phone service, $786.16; Slattery Enterprises, Inc., camera sewer, $1662.60; Joseph & Jimmie Story, water deposit refund, $93.25; Bryand Streeter, December 2019 airport wages, $1158.75; Top Office Products, Inc., PD copy charge, $65.91; Valli Information System, web maintenance, $100.00; Verizon, cell phones, $546.61; Becky Vodopich, City office cleaning, $300.00; Weston County Children’s Center, 2nd quarter payment, $2250.00; Weston County Treasurer, City share heat/lights/phone, $1162.33; Weston County Humane Society, 2nd quarter payment, $4250.00; Wyoming In-Home Services, 2nd quarter payment, $1500.00; Weston County Senior Services, 2nd quarter payment, $7500.00; Jane Woods, reimburse training mileage, $324.80; Wyoming Engineering Society, membership & registration, $335.00; Wyoming Water Development Commission, purchase Well #5, $259,645.00.
 
Deb Piana, Mayor
ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer, Greg James
 
(Publish December 12, 2019)