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February 21, 2019 | The Lovell Chronicle | 21 Town of Lovell MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 12, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. AT LOVELL TOWN HALL. Present: Mayor Kevin Jones, Council Members: Carol Miller, Dan Anderson. Others present: Town Administrator Jed Nebel, Attorney Sandra Kitchen, Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal, Ed Allred, Bruce Wolsey, Megan Wilson, Nick Wilson, Jeanine Swift, David Peck. With a quorum present, Mayor Kevin Jones called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Tom Newman and Councilman Bob Mangus were excused from attending the meeting. Mayor Kevin Jones recognized Bruce Wolsey for serving the Town for 12 years as a former Councilman and presented him with a plaque with a gold rose for his ser vice. He expressed his appreciation in being able to ser ve together for 8 of those years. Council reviewed the request by First Bank to be recognized as an official depository for the Town. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve First Bank as one of our official depositories. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. CONSENT AGENDA: Council reviewed the Consent Agenda. Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal requested a correction to the minutes of January 8, 2019 be made to the amount of void checks from $18,832.90 to $13,874.80. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve the change to the minutes. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 8, 2019 as corrected, Minutes of the Work Meeting held January 16, 2019 and the Bills as presented for payment. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. 360° OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC.............................................. 105.88 ALLRED, EDWARD A................................................................. 83.83 ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION..................................................... 15.00 ATKINSON, JUSTIN................................................................. 105.00 AVITUS GROUP ................................................................... 36,347.52 BANK OF LOVELL .............................................................. 18,898.36 BASSETT, JOSEPH ................................................................... 107.86 BIG HORN COUNTY CLERK .............................................. 2,518.00 BIG HORN COUNTY SOLID WASTE ............................... 11,993.95 BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD ........................................... 21,102.91 BOBCAT OF THE BIG HORN BASI ...................................... 109.12 CASELLE INC. ....................................................................... 1,125.00 CIRCUIT COURT OF NATRONA CO .................................... 125.74 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES.............................. 9,963.94 COPENHAVER KATH KITCHEN ........................................... 735.00 CRUM ELECTRIC..................................................................... 862.44 DANIEL, WILLIAM H. ............................................................. 176.94 DOERR LOCKSMITH .............................................................. 478.00 DUSTBUSTERS INC. ............................................................ 4,135.90 EMMETT, GARY ....................................................................... 137.50 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC ............................................... 40.00 EVIDENT INC. .......................................................................... 441.00 FIRST BANK OF WYOMING ............................................. 37,500.00 FOSTER GULCH GOLF ASSOCIATI .................................. 1,749.98 FREMONT MOTOR CO. POWELL ..................................... 1,008.31 GREAT WEST FINANCIAL ..................................................... 610.00 HOLMES, WILLIAM .................................................................... 5.57 INTERMOUNTAIN SWEEPER CO .......................................... 77.06 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION O..................................... 210.00 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION F ....................................... 50.00 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ........................................ 170.00 JADECO INC .......................................................................... 1,312.50 JOHNSON HOME & LAND .................................................... 250.00 JOLLEY, DANIEL J. ............................................................... 5,411.30 KEELE SANITATION LLC ................................................... 2,101.15 LOVELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMM................................. 415.00 LOVELL BUILDING CENTER ................................................ 189.28 LOVELL CHRONICLE ............................................................. 540.00 LOVELL RECREATION DISTRICT ........................................ 857.20 MARQUIS AWARDS & SPECIALTIE ..................................... 261.32 MENDOZA PAINT COMPANY LLC ................................... 1,575.00 MILLER’S FABRICATION INC. .............................................. 103.72 MINCHOW’S SERVICE LLC ................................................... 345.81 MINCHOW’S FOOD COURT.................................................... 69.89 MITCHELL, JANE .................................................................... 570.00 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES ....................................... 1,140.81 NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTR .................................... 51.00 OFFICE SHOP........................................................................ 1,008.79 ONE - CALL OF WYOMING ..................................................... 29.50 OTT, DEANNA ....................................................................... 1,025.00 POLECAT PRINTERY .............................................................. 274.29 POSTMASTER .......................................................................... 478.77 PRO-VISION INC ...................................................................... 812.00 RAMS HEAD - LOVELL ........................................................... 340.00 RED APPLE SUPERMARKET ................................................. 698.67 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS ........................................... 113.05 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER.............................................. 5,644.53 SAVAGE, ROBYN ...................................................................... 200.00 SHOSHONE MUNICIPAL PIPELINE ............................... 20,610.08 SIG SAUER INC ..................................................................... 3,002.93 SECRETARY OF STATE ............................................................ 30.00 TRI COUNTY TELEPHONE ASSOCI .................................... 966.46 THOMPSON, SHANE .............................................................. 150.00 TOWN OF LOVELL .................................................................. 122.36 TX CHILD SUPPORT SDU ...................................................... 320.00 UHEAA ....................................................................................... 406.03 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY CO. ............................................... 132.84 VERIZON WIRELESS ............................................................... 160.08 VISA ......................................................................................... 3,423.94 W.W.Q & P.C.A. ............................................................................ 60.00 WALKER, LEWIS B................................................................... 266.70 WEBT ......................................................................................... 104.25 WEST CENTRAL MOSQUITO & VEC .................................. 105.00 WRIGHT EXPRESS................................................................ 2,643.53 WY-TEST ...................................................................................... 80.00 WYO ASSN MUNICIPAL C & T ................................................ 65.00 WYO ASSN RURAL WATER SYSTEM ................................... 395.00 WYO ASSN SHERIFFS & CHIEFS ......................................... 150.00 WYO DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVI ................................ 1,338.80 WYO DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ...................................... 40.00 WYO FIRE SAFETY .................................................................. 148.00 WYO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADAMY .......................... 1,100.00 WYO MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT ASS ................................ 75.00 WYOMING NCPERS - 851 ......................................................... 16.00 WYO RETIREMENT SYSTEM........................................... 12,248.14 WYO DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVI ................................ 4,500.26 PAYROLL-PT ADMIN. ........................................................... 2,470.00 PAYROLL-PT COURT............................................................ 1,664.92 PAYROLL-PT POLICE ........................................................... 1,972.25 Grand Totals:....................................................................... 235,575.96 REPORTS & UPDATES: Jeanine Swift, representing Lovell Inc., reported on the status of letters sent reaching out to vendors seeking interest in the greenhouse project. She explained communications with a vendor based in Laramie and shared the feasibility with them. She also reported cash flow analysis in the feasibility study has been corrected to reflect information for the grant application. Jeanine reported she and Elaine Harvey had visited with Sysco regarding their interest in locally grown produce. They agreed to present a letter of interest and a preliminar y list of product they might be interested in. No additional communication had been received regarding the Western Sugar Cooperative property. Another site location has not been located as of today. Council requested a copy of the letter from Sysco and a copy of the study with the corrected numbers for review. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Carol Miller made a motion to move discussion on the trailer ordinance from the table. Second by Dan Anderson. All in favor. Motion passed. Administrator Jed Nebel reported working with Councilwoman Carol Miller on wording and suggested additional discussion at a work meeting. Carol Miller suggested it is time to go forward. Dan Anderson made a motion to table discussion on the trailer ordinance for the work meeting. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Carol Miller made a motion to move discussion on the agreement with Foster Gulch Golf from the table. Second by Dan Anderson. All in favor. Motion passed. Town Administrator Jed Nebel suggested meeting with the golf course representatives on February 25th to discuss the renewal of the operation and maintenance agreement. Council requested the work meeting be scheduled. ORDINANCE 977, 2019 repealing Section 2-03-04-020 of the Town Code pertaining to procedures for removal of town employees was read by title by Attorney Sandra Kitchen and presented on second reading. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve Ordinance 977, 2019 on second reading. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. ORDINANCE 978, 2019 repealing Section 2-03-04-010 of the Town Code pertaining to procedures before removal of town employees was read by title by Attorney Sandra Kitchen and presented on second reading. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve Ordinance 978, 2019 on second reading. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS: Megan Wilson, representative of the Big Horn County Little League, expressed appreciation to the Town and the employees for their help and preparation of the fields for last year’s district tournament and the special help after the major downpour. She presented a schedule of important dates for 2019 and a breakdown of 185 kids participating in the various divisions in 2018. Short term goals presented are: a second batting cage, Wi-Fi at the fields/ concession stand, power to the concessions awning and backstops at the little league complex, and using the west field for only t-ball, coach pitch and softball and remove the dugouts. Long term goals presented are: field lights, adding a second story to the concession stand for scorekeepers and announcers, and a safety net over the stands and playground. Nick Wilson suggested that if the Town wants to pursue some of the goals the league would pursue local companies and volunteers to help complete them. Council requested Town Administrator Jed Nebel work with the parks department to discuss the list. Resolution 2019-1 stating the Town understands and will comply with W.S. 24-2-111 as a condition of receiving financial assistance from Wyoming Department of Transportation for cleaning and maintenance of the highway within the corporate limits was reviewed by Council. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve Resolution 2019-1. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Council discussed submitting an open burn setback waiver to the Department of Environmental Quality – Air Quality Division as in past years for March 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019 and September 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019 with burning on weekends only while school is in session and follow the vegetative waste open burn plan as in prior years. Dan Anderson made a motion to submit the open burn setback waiver request. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Town Administrator Jed Nebel explained changes made by our employee health insurance carrier to the vision portion of the plan. As of Januar y 1, 2019 the insurance carrier changed their vision network to Davis Vision. Remaining with the VSP network plan would cost approximately $1,062 more per year but would allow working with local doctors instead of changing networks. VSP would be billed directly to the Town instead of through the WEBT administrator. Dan Anderson made a motion to change to VSP for employee vision insurance. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Town Administrator Jed Nebel reviewed and explained the suggested user definitions for Community, Non-Commercial and Commercial use at the Community Center. It was suggested we needed written definitions to help clarify the differences. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve the user definitions as presented for the Community Center. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Council reviewed Change Order #2 from Motorola Solutions on the Dispatch Upgrade project. Town Administrator Jed Nebel explained the change order for two additional portable radios would adjust the contract value to $531,408.56. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve change order #2 to a new value amount of $531,408.56. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Town Administrator Jed Nebel reported on a proposal from Caselle Software to provide license that would give the Town the ability to use direct deposit for employee payroll. The quote is $1,600 for the license and an increase of the monthly service fee. He suggested negotiating with Caselle regarding the monthly increase amount. Dan Anderson made a motion to table the Caselle proposal until the March Meeting. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Council reviewed a Community Forestry Program Grant Application for tree planting. This is approximately a 50/50 grant/ match with the requested grant funds of $5,000. Plans are to place trees in the various parks, community center and the berm while providing for weed fabric and sprinkler modifications. The total project is estimated at $10,341.00. Carol Miller made a motion to submit the Wyoming Forestry Grant Application for the $5,000. Second by Dan Anderson. All in favor. Motion passed. Council reviewed a liquor catering permit request from Audrey Bay d/b/a Four Corners Bar for the Blue Jackets Banquet to be held March 15, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight at the Lovell Community Center. Carol Miller made a motion to approve the catering permit for the Blue Jacket Banquet on March 15, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight. Second by Dan Anderson. All in favor. Motion passed. Council reviewed a liquor catering permit request from Audrey Bay d/b/a Four Corners Bar for the Evening with Friends Banquet to be held April 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight at the Lovell Community Center. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve the catering permit for the Evening with Friends Banquet on April 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. GENERAL INFORMATION: Mayor Kevin Jones stated the Town will be celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with a planned show of appreciation at noon on March 14th to invited local law enforcement. Work Meeting was scheduled for February 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to meet with the Foster Gulch Golf representatives and to discuss the trailer ordinance wording. David Peck reminded that a meeting concerning the future of the lake at Horseshoe Bend will be held Februar y 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Horn Federal meeting room, Next Regular Meeting is March 12, 2019. Dan Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Pending Approval: Mayor Kevin B. Jones ATTEST: Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal Published: February 21, 2019 Cowley water town project awaiting DEQ plan approval BY MANDEE LEONHARDT The Cowley Town Council met for their monthly meeting on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 12. Marguerite Strom, a member of the Beau- tification Committee, was the first to speak, concerning the types of flowers the commit- tee is planning to use in the spring. Once again, engi- neers Frank Page and William Bridges at- tended the meeting to discuss the Cowley wa- ter tower project. Wyoming DEQ has not yet approved the plan that Bridges and Page sent in. The coun- cil was expecting it to be approved by this meeting, but Page said he hopes it will be ready to go by next month’s meeting. Page also said DEQ stated their big- gest concern so far is venting on the tank, and the engineers also received some ques- tions on chlorination. “Once we get 100 percent approval, we can get authorization to bid dates set,” said Page. The council then closed the meeting, moving to an executive session with the Sher- iff’s Department. From our files Stevens and Wilcock have helped fire dept. to grow 100 Years Ago, Feb. 21, 1919 The Cowley Progress The annual reunion of the members of the 139th Quorum of the Seventy is in progress today at the ward hall. 75 Years Ago, Feb. 24, 1944 The Lovell Chronicle The increased demand for babies for adoption in Wyoming has caused the State Board of Charities and Reform to announce that the Childrens’ Home at Casper is unable to supply enough babies. The board also warned people con- templating the adoption of babies from any home or agency outside the state that the law requires any such agency to supply the board with such guaran- tees as may be required against disease, deformi- ty, feeble-mindedness or delinquency. 50 Years Ago, Feb. 20, 1969 The Lovell Chronicle The sharp peal of an alarm bell ringing at night brings many memories to the minds of retiring Fire Chief Elmer Stevens and O.J. Wilcock of Lovell. Both men have served 30 years as members of the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department. They’ve seen the fire fight- ing crew grow from seven men with one ancient truck to a 17-man force with three trucks. All firemen agree that the night of Jan. 23, 1967, won’t soon be for- gotten. Lovell’s worst fire claimed four businesses lo- cated in a Main St. building known as the Snyder Block. 25 Years Ago, Feb. 24, 1994 The Lovell Chronicle Testing has confirmed some deer mice in wild habitats in Wyoming carry hantavirus, the organism believed to be responsible for an outbreak of deaths in the southwestern U.S. last year, according to officials from the National Centers for Disease Control and Wyoming Game and Fish Department. 10 Years Ago, Feb. 19, 2009 The Lovell Chronicle “Her smile is broad. Her laugh is infectious. She usually has an upbeat lilt in her voice.” Those were the words used to intro- duce North Big Horn Se- nior Citizens Center Di- rector Denise Andersen as the Citizen of the Year for Tri-Mountain View Ma- sonic Lodge No. 35 during a public ceremony last Thursday, Feb. 12, at the lodge hall in Lovell. FILE PHOTO Lovell firemen and residents will long remember the spectacular and tragic fire on Lovell’s Main St. in January 1967. See more in excerpt from 50 years ago.
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February 21, 2019 | The Lovell Chronicle | 21
Town of Lovell
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 12, 2019
AT 7:00 P.M. AT LOVELL TOWN HALL.
Present: Mayor Kevin Jones, Council Members: Carol Miller, Dan Anderson. Others present: Town Administrator Jed Nebel, Attorney Sandra Kitchen, Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal, Ed Allred, Bruce Wolsey, Megan Wilson, Nick Wilson, Jeanine Swift, David Peck.
With a quorum present, Mayor Kevin Jones called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Tom Newman and Councilman Bob Mangus were excused from attending the meeting.
Mayor Kevin Jones recognized Bruce Wolsey for serving the Town for 12 years as a former Councilman and presented him with a plaque with a gold rose for his service. He expressed his appreciation in being able to serve together for 8 of those years.
Council reviewed the request by First Bank to be recognized as an official depository for the Town. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve First Bank as one of our official depositories. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA:Council reviewed the Consent Agenda. Clerk/Treasurer Valerie
Beal requested a correction to the minutes of January 8, 2019 be made to the amount of void checks from $18,832.90 to $13,874.80. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve the change to the minutes. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda to include: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 8, 2019 as corrected, Minutes of the Work Meeting held January 16, 2019 and the Bills as presented for payment. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
360° OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC ..............................................105.88ALLRED, EDWARD A. ................................................................83.83ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION.....................................................15.00ATKINSON, JUSTIN .................................................................105.00AVITUS GROUP ...................................................................36,347.52BANK OF LOVELL ..............................................................18,898.36BASSETT, JOSEPH ...................................................................107.86BIG HORN COUNTY CLERK ..............................................2,518.00BIG HORN COUNTY SOLID WASTE ...............................11,993.95BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD ...........................................21,102.91BOBCAT OF THE BIG HORN BASI ......................................109.12CASELLE INC. .......................................................................1,125.00CIRCUIT COURT OF NATRONA CO ....................................125.74COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ..............................9,963.94COPENHAVER KATH KITCHEN ...........................................735.00CRUM ELECTRIC.....................................................................862.44DANIEL, WILLIAM H. .............................................................176.94DOERR LOCKSMITH ..............................................................478.00DUSTBUSTERS INC. ............................................................4,135.90EMMETT, GARY .......................................................................137.50ENERGY LABORATORIES INC ...............................................40.00EVIDENT INC. ..........................................................................441.00FIRST BANK OF WYOMING .............................................37,500.00FOSTER GULCH GOLF ASSOCIATI ..................................1,749.98FREMONT MOTOR CO. POWELL .....................................1,008.31GREAT WEST FINANCIAL .....................................................610.00HOLMES, WILLIAM ....................................................................5.57INTERMOUNTAIN SWEEPER CO ..........................................77.06INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION O .....................................210.00INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION F .......................................50.00INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ........................................170.00JADECO INC ..........................................................................1,312.50JOHNSON HOME & LAND ....................................................250.00JOLLEY, DANIEL J. ...............................................................5,411.30KEELE SANITATION LLC ...................................................2,101.15LOVELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMM .................................415.00LOVELL BUILDING CENTER ................................................189.28LOVELL CHRONICLE .............................................................540.00LOVELL RECREATION DISTRICT ........................................857.20MARQUIS AWARDS & SPECIALTIE .....................................261.32MENDOZA PAINT COMPANY LLC ...................................1,575.00MILLER’S FABRICATION INC. ..............................................103.72MINCHOW’S SERVICE LLC ...................................................345.81MINCHOW’S FOOD COURT ....................................................69.89MITCHELL, JANE ....................................................................570.00MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES .......................................1,140.81NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTR ....................................51.00OFFICE SHOP ........................................................................1,008.79ONE - CALL OF WYOMING .....................................................29.50OTT, DEANNA .......................................................................1,025.00POLECAT PRINTERY ..............................................................274.29POSTMASTER ..........................................................................478.77PRO-VISION INC ......................................................................812.00RAMS HEAD - LOVELL ...........................................................340.00RED APPLE SUPERMARKET .................................................698.67RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS ...........................................113.05ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER ..............................................5,644.53SAVAGE, ROBYN ......................................................................200.00
SHOSHONE MUNICIPAL PIPELINE ...............................20,610.08SIG SAUER INC .....................................................................3,002.93SECRETARY OF STATE ............................................................30.00TRI COUNTY TELEPHONE ASSOCI ....................................966.46THOMPSON, SHANE ..............................................................150.00TOWN OF LOVELL ..................................................................122.36TX CHILD SUPPORT SDU ......................................................320.00UHEAA .......................................................................................406.03VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY CO. ...............................................132.84VERIZON WIRELESS ...............................................................160.08VISA .........................................................................................3,423.94W.W.Q & P.C.A. ............................................................................60.00WALKER, LEWIS B...................................................................266.70WEBT .........................................................................................104.25WEST CENTRAL MOSQUITO & VEC ..................................105.00WRIGHT EXPRESS ................................................................2,643.53WY-TEST ......................................................................................80.00WYO ASSN MUNICIPAL C & T ................................................65.00WYO ASSN RURAL WATER SYSTEM ...................................395.00WYO ASSN SHERIFFS & CHIEFS .........................................150.00WYO DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVI ................................1,338.80WYO DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ......................................40.00WYO FIRE SAFETY ..................................................................148.00WYO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADAMY ..........................1,100.00WYO MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT ASS ................................75.00WYOMING NCPERS - 851 .........................................................16.00WYO RETIREMENT SYSTEM ...........................................12,248.14WYO DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVI ................................4,500.26PAYROLL-PT ADMIN. ...........................................................2,470.00PAYROLL-PT COURT ............................................................1,664.92PAYROLL-PT POLICE ...........................................................1,972.25Grand Totals: .......................................................................235,575.96
REPORTS & UPDATES:Jeanine Swift, representing Lovell Inc., reported on the status
of letters sent reaching out to vendors seeking interest in the greenhouse project. She explained communications with a vendor based in Laramie and shared the feasibility with them. She also reported cash flow analysis in the feasibility study has been corrected to reflect information for the grant application. Jeanine reported she and Elaine Harvey had visited with Sysco regarding their interest in locally grown produce. They agreed to present a letter of interest and a preliminary list of product they might be interested in. No additional communication had been received regarding the Western Sugar Cooperative property. Another site location has not been located as of today. Council requested a copy of the letter from Sysco and a copy of the study with the corrected numbers for review.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:Carol Miller made a motion to move discussion on the trailer
ordinance from the table. Second by Dan Anderson. All in favor. Motion passed. Administrator Jed Nebel reported working with Councilwoman Carol Miller on wording and suggested additional discussion at a work meeting. Carol Miller suggested it is time to go forward. Dan Anderson made a motion to table discussion on the trailer ordinance for the work meeting. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
Carol Miller made a motion to move discussion on the agreement with Foster Gulch Golf from the table. Second by Dan Anderson. All in favor. Motion passed. Town Administrator Jed Nebel suggested meeting with the golf course representatives on February 25th to discuss the renewal of the operation and maintenance agreement. Council requested the work meeting be scheduled.
ORDINANCE 977, 2019 repealing Section 2-03-04-020 of the Town Code pertaining to procedures for removal of town employees was read by title by Attorney Sandra Kitchen and presented on second reading. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve Ordinance 977, 2019 on second reading. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
ORDINANCE 978, 2019 repealing Section 2-03-04-010 of the Town Code pertaining to procedures before removal of town employees was read by title by Attorney Sandra Kitchen and presented on second reading. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve Ordinance 978, 2019 on second reading. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:Megan Wilson, representative of the Big Horn County Little
League, expressed appreciation to the Town and the employees for their help and preparation of the fields for last year’s district tournament and the special help after the major downpour. She presented a schedule of important dates for 2019 and a breakdown of 185 kids participating in the various divisions in 2018. Short term goals presented are: a second batting cage, Wi-Fi at the fields/concession stand, power to the concessions awning and backstops at the little league complex, and using the west field for only t-ball, coach pitch and softball and remove the dugouts. Long term goals presented are: field lights, adding a second story to the concession stand for scorekeepers and announcers, and a safety net over the stands and playground. Nick Wilson suggested that if the Town wants
to pursue some of the goals the league would pursue local companies and volunteers to help complete them. Council requested Town Administrator Jed Nebel work with the parks department to discuss the list.
Resolution 2019-1 stating the Town understands and will comply with W.S. 24-2-111 as a condition of receiving financial assistance from Wyoming Department of Transportation for cleaning and maintenance of the highway within the corporate limits was reviewed by Council. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve Resolution 2019-1. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
Council discussed submitting an open burn setback waiver to the Department of Environmental Quality – Air Quality Division as in past years for March 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019 and September 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019 with burning on weekends only while school is in session and follow the vegetative waste open burn plan as in prior years. Dan Anderson made a motion to submit the open burn setback waiver request. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
Town Administrator Jed Nebel explained changes made by our employee health insurance carrier to the vision portion of the plan. As of January 1, 2019 the insurance carrier changed their vision network to Davis Vision. Remaining with the VSP network plan would cost approximately $1,062 more per year but would allow working with local doctors instead of changing networks. VSP would be billed directly to the Town instead of through the WEBT administrator. Dan Anderson made a motion to change to VSP for employee vision insurance. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
Town Administrator Jed Nebel reviewed and explained the suggested user definitions for Community, Non-Commercial and Commercial use at the Community Center. It was suggested we needed written definitions to help clarify the differences. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve the user definitions as presented for the Community Center. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
Council reviewed Change Order #2 from Motorola Solutions on the Dispatch Upgrade project. Town Administrator Jed Nebel explained the change order for two additional portable radios would adjust the contract value to $531,408.56. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve change order #2 to a new value amount of $531,408.56. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
Town Administrator Jed Nebel reported on a proposal from Caselle Software to provide license that would give the Town the ability to use direct deposit for employee payroll. The quote is $1,600 for the license and an increase of the monthly service fee. He suggested negotiating with Caselle regarding the monthly increase amount. Dan Anderson made a motion to table the Caselle proposal until the March Meeting. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
Council reviewed a Community Forestry Program Grant Application for tree planting. This is approximately a 50/50 grant/match with the requested grant funds of $5,000. Plans are to place trees in the various parks, community center and the berm while providing for weed fabric and sprinkler modifications. The total project is estimated at $10,341.00. Carol Miller made a motion to submit the Wyoming Forestry Grant Application for the $5,000. Second by Dan Anderson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Council reviewed a liquor catering permit request from Audrey Bay d/b/a Four Corners Bar for the Blue Jackets Banquet to be held March 15, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight at the Lovell Community Center. Carol Miller made a motion to approve the catering permit for the Blue Jacket Banquet on March 15, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight. Second by Dan Anderson. All in favor. Motion passed.
Council reviewed a liquor catering permit request from Audrey Bay d/b/a Four Corners Bar for the Evening with Friends Banquet to be held April 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight at the Lovell Community Center. Dan Anderson made a motion to approve the catering permit for the Evening with Friends Banquet on April 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight. Second by Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
GENERAL INFORMATION:Mayor Kevin Jones stated the Town will be celebrating Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day with a planned show of appreciation at noon on March 14th to invited local law enforcement.
Work Meeting was scheduled for February 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to meet with the Foster Gulch Golf representatives and to discuss the trailer ordinance wording.
David Peck reminded that a meeting concerning the future of the lake at Horseshoe Bend will be held February 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Horn Federal meeting room,
Next Regular Meeting is March 12, 2019.Dan Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Second by
Carol Miller. All in favor. Motion passed.
Pending Approval: Mayor Kevin B. Jones
ATTEST: Clerk/Treasurer Valerie Beal
Published: February 21, 2019
Cowley water town project awaiting DEQ plan approvalBY MANDEE LEONHARDT
The Cowley Town Council met for their monthly meeting on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Marguerite Strom, a member of the Beau-tification Committee, was the first to speak, concerning the types of flowers the commit-tee is planning to use in the spring.
Once again, engi-neers Frank Page and William Bridges at-tended the meeting to discuss the Cowley wa-ter tower project.
Wyoming DEQ has not yet approved the plan that Bridges and Page sent in. The coun-cil was expecting it to be approved by this meeting, but Page said he hopes it will be ready to go by next month’s meeting. Page also said DEQ stated their big-gest concern so far is venting on the tank, and the engineers also received some ques-tions on chlorination.
“Once we get 100 percent approval, we can get authorization to bid dates set,” said Page.
The council then closed the meeting, moving to an executive session with the Sher-iff’s Department.
From our files
Stevens and Wilcock have helped fire dept. to grow100 Years Ago, Feb. 21, 1919
The Cowley ProgressThe annual reunion of
the members of the 139th Quorum of the Seventy is in progress today at the ward hall.75 Years Ago, Feb. 24, 1944
The Lovell ChronicleThe increased demand
for babies for adoption in Wyoming has caused the State Board of Charities and Reform to announce that the Childrens’ Home at Casper is unable to supply
enough babies. The board also warned people con-templating the adoption of babies from any home or agency outside the state that the law requires any such agency to supply the board with such guaran-tees as may be required against disease, deformi-ty, feeble-mindedness or delinquency.50 Years Ago, Feb. 20, 1969
The Lovell ChronicleThe sharp peal of an
alarm bell ringing at night
brings many memories to the minds of retiring Fire Chief Elmer Stevens and O.J. Wilcock of Lovell. Both men have served 30 years as members of the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department. They’ve seen the fire fight-ing crew grow from seven men with one ancient truck to a 17-man force with three trucks. All firemen agree that the night of Jan. 23, 1967, won’t soon be for-gotten. Lovell’s worst fire claimed four businesses lo-
cated in a Main St. building known as the Snyder Block.25 Years Ago, Feb. 24, 1994
The Lovell ChronicleTesting has confirmed
some deer mice in wild habitats in Wyoming carry hantavirus, the organism believed to be responsible for an outbreak of deaths in the southwestern U.S. last year, according to officials from the National Centers for Disease Control and Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
10 Years Ago, Feb. 19, 2009The Lovell Chronicle“Her smile is broad.
Her laugh is infectious. She usually has an upbeat lilt in her voice.” Those were the words used to intro-duce North Big Horn Se-nior Citizens Center Di-rector Denise Andersen as the Citizen of the Year for Tri-Mountain View Ma-sonic Lodge No. 35 during a public ceremony last Thursday, Feb. 12, at the lodge hall in Lovell.
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Lovell firemen and residents will long remember the spectacular and tragic fire on Lovell’s Main St. in January 1967. See more in excerpt from 50 years ago.
