NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MONDAY, September 16, 2024

Mayor Pam Gualtieri called this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Council members Don Steveson, Ann McColley, Daren Downs, Tyrel Owens, John Butts, and Tom Voss. Also present were, City Attorney Dublin Hughes, Police Chief Derek Thompson, Public Works Supervisor Greg Stumpff, and Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Haggerty.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Gualtieri amended the agenda to add Proposed Project Application and Bent Sprockets under Old Business. Ann McColley moved, seconded Don Steveson to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Tom Voss to approve the regular and executive session minutes of Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Motion carried. 

CITIZEN’S BUSINESS VERBAL: 

1. Kayleigh Gould with Crook County Family Violence was present to update the Council on the organization. 

2. Melissa Hammond with the Newcastle Area Chamber of Commerce was present to introduce Jenny Proffer as their new part-time Executive Director. 

CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—IN WRITING: Tucker Electric requested an electrical license; master electrician: Loren Tucker, journeyman electrician: Martin Orozco, apprentice electrician: Alvaro Vargas. Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Don Steveson to approve this request. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Mayor Gualtieri presented certificates of recognition to Ahead of Our Time and Woody’s Food Center for beautifying their buildings. 

2. Shane Kirsch with Campbell County EMS was present to answer questions regarding the Newcastle Ambulance Service agreement. Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Don Steveson to table the discussion till next meeting to allow Attorney Hughes time to look into some of the items on the agreement. Motion carried.

3. Mayor Gualtieri referenced a proposed project application submitted by WC Natural Resource District for a StoryWalk at the new BackYard park. Mayor Gualtieri will contact them to suggest a different location. 

4. Jeremy Dedic was present to update the Council on the BackYard park.

NEW BUSINESS: None

COMMITTEE REPORTS: None

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:

1. Police Chief Derek Thompson reported on calls of service since September 2, 2024, NPD 187, WCSO 114, UPD 16, NVFD 7, WCFP 6, UVFD 3, Newcastle Ambulance 19, and Upton Ambulance 3. Councilman Owens inquired about a report regarding a police vehicle left running outside a grocery store; Chief Thompson will look into it. 

2. Attorney Dublin Hughes referenced the ordinance regarding fines and fees for nuisance violations. 

3. City Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Haggerty referenced Deputy Clerk Heather Davies’s, letter of resignation and requested to advertise for the position. Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Daren Downs to advertise for the position. Motion carried. Ann McColley moved, Tyrel Owens seconded with regret to accept Mrs. Davies’s resignation. Motion carried. Previous Deputy Clerk Becky Vodopich’s retirement party will be on September 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Clerk/Treasurer Haggerty then referenced the quarterly report provided by the WC Children’s Center and stated that Seth Parsons with WC Home Health planned to give a report later in the year. 

4. Public Works Supervisor Greg Stumpff referenced the bid opening for the new garbage truck; Peterbilt of Wy., $403,792 for a Labrie full eject side load refuse body, the second bid was also from Peterbilt of Wy., $407,937 for an Elliott Equipment Sidewinder XTR rear tilt bed side load refuse body. Mr. Stumpff recommends the Labrie truck; if grant funding isn’t available, this will be a lease purchase. Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve the bid from Peterbilt for $403,792. Discussion was had about funding options. Tyrel Owens moved to rescind his motion and table the discussion till the first meeting in October, seconded by Ann McColley. Motion carried. Supervisor Greg Stumpff reported that Public Works would be preparing for the Fall Festival, Shine & Show, and Hazardous Waste Day events. He then said that the dog waste stations have been noticed and there may be requests for more. Mayor Gualtieri referenced residents still inquiring about a dog park; this is still on the list but not currently a priority. 

CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Tom Voss moved, seconded Tyrel Owens to pay the claims against the City dated September 16, 2024. Motion carried. Tom Voss moved, seconded Don Steveson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Claims: American Water Works Assoc., safety video, $625.00; AT&T, PD cell phones, $353.61; Barco Municipal, sign stands, $1,607.73; Black Hills Energy, services, $14,945.64; Black Hills Plumbing, services, $141.76; Cambria Supply, supplies, $1,383.44; Core & Main, supplies, $747.78; Craig’s Sales-Service-Rental, chop saw/supplies, $2,615.99; Crook County Family Violence, 1st qtr. distribution, $1,250.00; Culligan, water, $58.50; Daigle Law Group, registration $595.00; Decker’s, supplies, $79.83; DRM, 7th Ave. project, $234,642.92; DRM/retainage, 7th Ave. project, $12,349.63; Eastern Wy. Equip., supplies, $4,771.07; Engineering Assoc., services, $35,998.17; Farnsworth, portable sanitation, $250.00; FD Construction & Pest, emergency services, $270.00; Gateway Travel, fuel, $7,407.63; Herculock, supplies, $335.00; Jack Hill, deposit refund, $70.88; Hot Iron, Duff Ave. project, $55,268.95; LinkTech, PD IT, $1,629.48; Marco, plotter/copier/IT, $1,360.67; Mastercard, supplies/postage/fuel, $1,580.75; Minuteman, tires/oil changes, $1,320.53; Newcastle Equip., repairs/supplies, $943.25; Newcastle Recreation, 1st qtr. distribution, $9,500.00; NVFD, supplies/repairs, $1,624.90; News Letter Journal, legals/supplies, $1,408.09. Petty Cash, title work, $15.00; Range, phone/internet, $1,219.86; Kevin Reed, deposit refund, $66.54; Short Stop, fuel, $1,861.15; Summit Plumbing, services, $564.33; Truegreen, lawn care, $132.00; Valli, services, $186.06; Becky Vodopich, cleaning, $300.00; Voelker’s, tires, $487.00; WC Children’s Center, 1st qtr distribution, $2,250.00; WC Road & Bridge, FD fuel, $517.19; WC Treasurer, handling fee/airport expenses, $619.76; Chuck Wiggins, deposit refund, $10.07; Wilder Graphic Designs, business cards, $74.69; Woody’s supplies, $184.32. 

ATTEST: Pam Gaultieri, Mayor

Clerk/Treasurer: Stacy Haggerty

(Publish: September 26, 2024)