EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL
First Regular Meeting
March 1st, 2022
The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of March was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded and streamed live.
Mayor Williams led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Kent Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30
p.m. and welcomed everyone present.
Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were: Mayor Williams; Council members Tim Lynch, Tib Ottley, Evan Perkes, David Welling and Mike Sellers. Mikal Welling was excused.
Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Police Lieutenant, Ken Pearson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers; Director of Engineering and Planning, Dean Barker; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets and Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill. Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson and Police Chief Mike Vranish were excused.
Approve Agenda
Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers..
Approve Minutes
The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held February 15th, 2022 was approved as presented.
Bills
Council member Lynch moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:
February 16, 2022 to March 01, 2022
VENDOR FOR AMOUNT
AXA Equivest Payroll 433.00
Beneficial Life Insurance Payroll 293.34
Blue Cross Blue Shield Payroll 183,736.00
Delta Dental Payroll 8,623.75
Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 232.00
Flex Share Payroll 2,979.73
IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 42,868.08
NCPERS Payroll 112.00
Orchard Trust Payroll 1,123.88
Parks & Recreation Payroll 196.87
Vantage Point Payroll 109.44
Vision Service Plan Payroll 1,236.24
WEBT Payroll 946.00
Wyo. Dept of Workforce Services Payroll 5,856.13
Wyoming Child Support Payroll 264.92
Wyoming Retirement Payroll 64,840.35
Payroll Payroll 132,522.02
Artistic Custom Badges & Coins Supplies 279.30
Evanston Youth Club Contract 18,750.00
Brownells Supplies 272.35
Dennis M. Boal Services 3,154.50
Yeti Parts 371.00
CD’s Electric Electrical 3,123.66
Curtis Blue Line Uniform 530.44
Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 753.83
Cowboy Graphics Supplies 36.16
Deru’s Glass Parts 203.30
Evanston Parks & Recreation Reimb/City Subsidy 126,766.16
Fastenal Parts 38.36
Forsgren Associates Contract 1,320.00
Harrington Industrial Plastics Parts 204.75
Harris Law Office Contract 4000.00
Ferguson Waterworks Parts 5,182.26
Kallas Automotive Parts 1,430.35
Amanda R. Kirby Services 2,025.00
Modern Cleaners Laundry Services 690.55
Morcon Supplies 245.45
Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement 372.45
Dominion Energy Utilities 20,667.42
Novus Glass Services 229.95
Quadient Contract 3,039.87
Rush Truck Center Parts 1,032.46
Salt Lake Wholesale Sports Supplies 674.00
Sunrise Environmental Supplies 651.09
Interwest Supply Parts 281.34
Six States Parts 92.52
Standard Plumbing Parts 41.02
Local Government Liability Pool Deductible 5,000.00
Straight Jacket Armory Supplies 105.00
Sirius XM Radio Satellite Radio 191.24
Thatcher Chemical Supplies 3,528.18
Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 24,413.75
Walmart Restitution 563.13
XO Xtreme Marketing Contract 24,761.00
The Lumberyard Supplies 71.55
WY DFPES Contract 23,069.54
Yamaha Motor Corp Contract 3,495.25
Uinta County Peace Officer Assoc. Dues 310.00
WARWS Registration 1,185.00
Utah/Yamas Controls License Renewal 736.00
Dana Kepner of Wyoming Parts 553.25
Rotary Club of Evanston Dues 175.50
JC Golf Accessories Supplies 504.60
Taylor Made Golf Supplies 2,855.98
Aaron Powell Reimbursement 44.06
Jesus Saavedra Refund 600.00
Wade or Candice Spivey Refund 100.00
Mayra Guijarro Refund 650.00
Ricardo Chavez Refund 750.00
Noel Anderson Restitution 30.34
Charles Gillard Refund 100.00
Michael Howard Refund 100.00
Steve Regan Company Parts 764.90
Evanston Rodeo Series Contract 4,000.00
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
Revenue & Expenditure Report
Council member Ottley moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report for January, 2022. The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
Council Comments
Council member Sellers commented that he was sorry to see that the SWOT bill was defeated at the State Legislature. He stated that it would have been an asset to our state. He also mentioned that Jumpstart Evanston is ending and what a good opportunity it was for all involved.
Appointment to Boards/Commissions
Mayor Williams made an appointment to the following board. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to confirm the following appointment:
Urban Renewal Board
Taylor Kofoed - January 2026
The motion passed unanimously with 5 yes votes: Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
Public Hearing/Liquor License
City Attorney Dennis Boal conducted a public hearing to receive public comment regarding an application for a transfer of ownership and location of a Retail Liquor License from BAD Company, Inc., dba:
Michael’s Bar & Grill located at 1011 Front Street to 1945 Harrison Drive, LLC, dba: Homestretch Bar located at 1945 Harrison Drive.
Transfer of Retail Liquor License
Council member Lynch moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve the transfer of ownership and location of a Retail Liquor License from BAD Company, Inc., dba: Michael’s Bar & Grill located at 1011 Front Street to 1945 Harrison Drive, LLC, dba: Homestretch Bar located at 1945 Harrison Drive.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
Public Hearing/Liquor License
City Attorney Dennis Boal conducted a public hearing to receive public comment regarding an application for a transfer of ownership of a Retail Liquor License from Evanston Golf Club, Inc., dba: Evanston Golf Club to SG Ventures, LLC, dba: Fairway Restaurant and Bar located at 401 Kindler Drive.
Transfer of Retail Liquor License
Council member Ottley moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the transfer of ownership of a Retail Liquor License from Evanston Golf Club, Inc., dba: Evanston Golf Club to SG Ventures, LLC, dba: Fairway Restaurant and Bar located at 401 Kindler Drive.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
Consent Agenda
Council member Perkes moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
Open Container requested by Jon Pentz for the Evanston Car Show on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, on Main Street from 7th Street to Harrison Drive, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Rachelle Points of Arts Inc. for the Celtic Festival at the Roundhouse and Machine Shop for the following dates and times:
Friday, March 18th, 2022 3:00 pm to 11:59 pm
Saturday, March 19th, 2022 10:00 am to 11:59 pm
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
ORDINANCE 22-01
Council member Sellers moved, Council member Welling seconded, to pass Ordinance 22-01 on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AMENDING SECTIONS 9-3. A OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 9, FIRE PREVENTION, OF THE EVANSTON CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
The motion to pass Ordinance 22-01 on Second Reading passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers.
Resolution 22-15
Council member Welling introduced Resolution 22-15. Council member Welling moved, Council member Ottley seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-15.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM AYRES ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO CITY STAFF AND THE URBAN RENEWAL AND MAIN STREET BOARD.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
Resolution 22-16
Council member Ottley introduced Resolution 22-16. Council member Ottley moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-16.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, AND ALLOCATING SUCH FUNDS AND EXPENDITURES AMONG THE FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.
Department Comments
Community Development Director Rocco O’Neill reminded everyone that Jumpstart Evanston is hosting their Entrepreneurs Night on Thursday, March 3rd. He stated that Jumpstart will be finishing up after seven weeks of successful classes. He said that there will be good speakers and an expert panel at the Entrepreneurs Night and invited everyone to attend.
Adjournment
With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
Diane Harris, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: March 8, 2022 03084
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Uinta County Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) will meet on Wednesday, March 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the EOC Basement of the Uinta County Courthouse in Evanston. This meeting is open to the public.
The LEP was established by the SARA Title III and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986. In accordance with that act, companies that use or store certain quantities of hazardous materials are required to report these to the LEPC and Fire Departments on Tier II Reports. The Tier II reports, Hazmat Emergency Plan and public information are available for public inspection by appointment at the Uinta County Emergency Management/LEPC Office in the Uinta County Complex. The office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (307) 783-0327.
PUBLISHED: March 8, 2022 03082
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHEYENNE, WYOMING
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND
FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK
Notice is hereby given that the State Transportation Commission of Wyoming has accepted as completed according to plans, specifications and rules governing the same work performed under that certain contract between the State of Wyoming, acting through said Commission, and Kilgore Companies, LLC dba Lewis & Lewis, Inc., The Contractor, on Highway Project Number P511019 in Uinta County, consisting of grading, bituminous paving surfacing, emulsion stabilized full depth reclamation, plant mix wearing course, sidewalk, curb and gutter, electrical and miscellaneous work, and the Contractor is entitled to final settlement therefore; that the Director of the Department of Transportation will cause said Contractor to be paid the full amount due him under said contract on April 11, 2022.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is March 1, 2022.
STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF WYOMING
Pam Fredrick
Senior Budget Analyst
Budget Program
PUBLISHED: March 1, 8, 15, 2022 03011
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UINTA, STATE OF WYOMING
IN THE MATTER OF ) Probate No. 22-5
THE ESTATE OF: )
SCOTT C. BURY, )
Deceased. )
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF ESTATE
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of February, 2022, the Estate of Scott C. Bury was admitted to probate by the above-named Court, and that Caroline S. Bury was appointed as Personal Representative thereof.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to said decedent or to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned at the offices of Long Reimer Winegar LLP, 724 Front Street, Suite 200, PO Box 1040, Evanston, WY 82931.
Creditors having claims against said decedent or the estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers, in the office of the Clerk of said Court, on or before three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred.
Caroline S. Bury
Personal Representative
PUBLISHED: March 1, 8, and 15, 2022 03012
Official Proceedings of the
Uinta County Commissioners
Evanston, Wyoming
March 1, 2022
The Uinta County Commissioners met in regular session on March 1, 2022 in the commission chambers, 225 9th Street, Evanston. Acting Chairman Mark Anderson convened meeting at 2:00 p.m. Commissioner Brent Hatch was present, Chairman Eric South was excused. Also present: Amanda Hutchinson, County Clerk.
Agenda
Motion Hatch, second Anderson to approve the agenda amended to include Clay Baird with a contract, and Dean Stout with a support letter. 2 yes votes, passed.
Letter of Support
Motion Hatch, second Anderson authorizing Acting Chairman Anderson to sign a letter of support to the Uinta County Legislators in support of Bill SF026 which would add a fourth District Court Judge to the 3rd Judicial District which includes Sweetwater, Lincoln, and Uinta Counties as requested by Dean Stout, Public Defender. 2 yes votes, passed.
Property Insurance Application
Motion Hatch, second Anderson to approve an application to the Wyoming Association of Risk Management Property Insurance for the County’s property insurance coverage as requested by Amanda Hutchinson, County Clerk. 2 yes votes, passed.
Third District Judge Letter
Motion Hatch, second Anderson to ratify a letter to the Supreme Court of Wyoming stating that Uinta County has the facilities to accommodate the proposed fourth District Court Judge as requested by Hutchinson. 2 yes votes, passed.
Child Passenger Safety Grant
Motion Hatch, second Anderson to accept a donation from AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah for $2,000 to purchase car seats and hold car seat checkup events and to authorize Callie Perkins to sign this grant on behalf of the county as requested by Callie Perkins, Public Health Nurse Manager. 2 yes votes, passed.
Fort Bridger Airport
Motion Hatch, second Anderson to approve an agreement with J-U-B Engineers to provide design and bidding engineering services related to the Reconstruct Taxiway A and SE Apron project for $104,000 as presented by Clay Baird, Public Works Director. 2 yes votes, passed.
Minutes
Motion Hatch, second Anderson to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2022 meeting. 2 yes votes, passed.
Vouchers
Motion Hatch, second Anderson to approve warrants 451787 through 451854.
PAYROLL WARRANTS: AFLAC, $983.27, Insurance; The Hartford, $2,090.60, Insurance; The Hartford, $1,574.00, Insurance; Beneficial Life Ins Co, $227.84, Insurance; The Hartford, $1,883.43, Insurance; Clerk of District Ct for Uinta County, $374.00, Child Support; Continental American Insurance Comp, $447.11, CAIC-AFLAC Group Ins; Conseco Health Insurance Company, $175.80, Insurance; Delta Dental Plan Of Wyo, $12,553.20, Dental Insurance; Uinta County Tax Account, $45,578.99, Taxes; Uinta County Tax Account, $85,188.76, Taxes; Mainstay Investments, $525.00, Deferred Comp Plan; National Benefit Services LLC, $5,570.08, Cafeteria Plan; UINTA COUNTY TREASURER (HEALTH PLAN), $228,178.25, Uinta County Health Plan; Uinta Co Emp Ben Plan, $2,172.30, Insurance; Uinta Co Clerk, $5.00, Fees; Uinta County Treasurer, $1,202.63, Petty Cash; WYO DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNT, $8,168.00, PLAN #93001-02 DIV 338/Deferred Comp Plan; Wyoming Retirement System, $54,728.48, Pension Plan; Department of Workforce Services, $7,619.29, Worker’s Comp; NCPERS Group Life Ins., $32.00, Insurance; Wyoming Retirement System, $30,479.89, Pension Plan. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: George Cook, $90.00, Professional Services; Evanston Clinic (Arrowhead), $273.91, Medical Assistance; Best Home Health & Hospice, $2,366.00, Prisoner Medical; Century Equipment Co, Inc, $343.10, Parts; Century Link, $432.86, Telephone; City Drug Inc, $20,415.73, Medical; Codale Electric Supply Inc, $1,101.24, Parts; Cooks Correctional, $57.38, Kitchen Supplies; DBT Transportation Services LLC, $555.81, Airport Services; Ellingford Bros Inc. (RBE), $44,249.25, Parts; Evanston Regional Hospital, $5,531.62, Medical Services; Evanston Regional Hospital, $5,531.62, Medical Records; Larry L Francis Jr DDS, $312.00, Medical; Freedom Mountain Counseling LLC, $210.00, Prof Services; Freeway Tire, $660.65, Tires; Grainger, $226.43, Maintenance; IBS, Inc, $124.25, Parts; Kallas Automotive, $413.34, Auto Parts; Mountain West Business Solutions, $25.89, Copier Maintenance; Office Products Dealer Inc, $869.01, Office Supplies; The Partridge Group, $852.00, Assessment; Cindy F. Martinez dba Personnel,$160.00,professional Services; Quality Propane, Inc., $132.18, Propane; Dominion Energy, $3,100.19, Utilities; Quill Corp, $304.76, Office Supplies; Real Kleen Janitorial & Repair, $3,738.35, Janitorial; Ready Rocks, $27,700.00, Concrete; RelaDyne West LLC, $20,657.96, Fuel; Rocky Mountain Power (Utilities), $506.50, Electricity; Rood, Neil E., $3,000.00, Airport Master Plan Update; Eric M South, $1,700.00, Professional Services; Scotts Auto Body & Glass, $3,152.15, Vehicle Repairs; Skaggs Companies Inc Dba, $868.80, Uniforms; SUMMIT FOOD SERVICES, LLC, $5,992.69, Food Contract Services; T-7 Inc Propane Services, $713.94, Propane; The Masters Touch, $5,000.00, Professional Services; Trane U.S. Inc., $268.01, Bldg Maintenance; Two Guys Flooring Inc, $10,575.00, Flooring; Union Telephone Company, $1,152.38, Cell/Telephone; Vector Disease Control Int, LLC, $25,000.00, Aerial Spraying; Verizon Wireless, $879.27, Aircard Service; Vreeland, Jack, $588.00, Legal Services; Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, $120.00, Copier Lease; Thomson Reuters/West Payment Center, $804.04, Law Library; Westar Printing, $210.00, Printing; State Of Wyoming, $16.06,Access Fee ; Wyo Dept of Health/Preventive, $179.00, Testing.
2 yes votes, passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.
Eric South, Chairman
BOARD OF UINTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: Amanda Hutchinson
UINTA COUNTY CLERK
PUBLISHED: March 8, 2022 03081
Request for Proposals/
Statement of Experience
for Design-Build Services Uinta County Complex Parking Structure
Evanston, Wyoming
Uinta County Commissioners are soliciting proposals for design and construction services and experience information to be used in selecting a DESIGN/BUILD TEAM (Team) to provide engineering/construction services for the following project
Uinta County Complex Parking Structure Demolition and Reconstruction
Interested Teams must attend the MANDATORY pre-proposal meeting on March 10, beginning at 2:00 PM local time. Meet at the commission conference room in the Uinta County Complex, 225 9th Street, Evanston Wyoming to gain an understanding of the project scope, desired results, funding and owner’s expectations
A Selection Committee will select the Team based on Team responses to the Request for Proposals/Statement of Experience and other investigations. Contact the Uinta County Public Works for a more complete description of expectations.
Clay Baird 307-799-5511 or clbaird@uintacounty.com
Jeff Breininger 307-799-5513 or jebreininger@uintacounty.com
The Selection Committee reserves the right to reject any submittals, to waive any irregularities or informalities, to re-advertise, or to proceed to retain services in the best interest of Uinta County. Any incomplete, false, or misleading information provided by or through the Team shall be grounds for non-consideration.
DBE firms are encouraged to apply.
The Team’s contract will satisfy only this Uinta County Complex Parking Structure design/build project, and does not entitle Team to any additional work.
PUBLISHED: Feb. 25, March 1, 4, 8, 2022 02253
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE
To: Whom It May Concern - Notice is hereby given that on March 14, 2022, 10:00 a.m., at 1815 Wasatch Road, Evanston, WY the undersigned will sell at public auction in accordance with 29-7-101: 1991 International, VIN 1HTSHNHT1MH312934 – Titled Owner (T.O.) A+ Sewer & Water; 1994 Trail King, VIN 1TKC02422RM078797 – T.O. A Plus Sewer & Water Co.; 2003 GMC, VIN 1GTGK29U93E218360 – T.O. Echo Dam Resort; 2006 Chevrolet, VIN 1GCJC33D46F186482 – T.O. Robert D. Brenneman; 2016 Chevrolet VIN 1G1PE5SBXG7161123, T.O. Jeffery D. Young; 1979 Ford VIN F37SPEA2003, T.O. unknown; 1998 Buick VIN 2G4WF5218W1456879 – T.O. Scott Dickson; Chevrolet VIN 1GCEV4K5HS14043, T.O. unknown; for services rendered.
Dated: March 1, 2022 David Dennis
PUBLISHED: March 4, 8, 2022 03041
