EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL
First Regular Meeting
April 2, 2019
The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of April was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded.
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; Councilmembers: Tim Lynch, Tib Ottley, Evan Perkes, David Welling, Mike Sellers, and Mikal Welling.
Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Clerk, Nancy Stevenson; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Police Chief, Jon Kirby; Police Lieutenant, Ken Pearson; Building Inspector, Bob Liechty, and Environmental Services Manager, Brad Tollefson. City Attorney, Dennis Boal; Director of Engineering & Planning, Dean Barker; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson, and Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers were excused. A group of interested citizens were also present.
Approve Agenda
Councilmember M. Welling moved, Councilmember Ottley seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Approve Minutes
The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held March 19, 2019, the Special City Council Meeting held March 26, 2019, and the Work Session Meeting held March 26, 2019 were approved as presented.
Bills
Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:
March 20, 2019 to April 2, 2019
VENDOR FOR AMOUNT
AXA Equivest Payroll 458.00
Evanston Police Benevolent Payroll 232.00
Flex Share Payroll 2,393.49
ING Life Insurance Payroll 13.20
IRS Tax Deposit Payroll 41,464.62
Orchard Trust Payroll 750.56
Parks and Recreation Payroll 194.87
Uinta County Court Payroll 407.48
Vantage Point Payroll 445.28
Payroll Payroll 129,384.35
Dennis M. Boal Legal Services 3,717.33
Calibration Tech & Supply Supplies 173.94
Yeti Parts 2,010.37
Cazin’s Supplies 293.97
CD’s Electric Electrical 581.90
Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 697.64
Cajun Computers Computer/Software 899.98
CSI-Network Services 260.00
Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 348.00
Energy Laboratories Testing 1,605.00
Evanston Parks & Recreation Reimb./City Subsidy 140,193.20
Evanston Uinta Airport Contract 18,750.00
Fastenal Supplies 553.39
Floors & More Supplies 727.39
Freeway Tire Tires 411.95
Murdochs Supplies 13.47
Harris Law Office Contract 4,000.00
Hydro Tech Contract 152,100.00
Evanston Regional Hospital Testing 142.26
Interwest Fire Protection Inspection 2,475.00
Labforms Supplies 1,705.80
Kallas Automotive Parts 1,133.83
Kaman Industrial Tech Parts 1,246.74
Mile High Turfgrass Supplies 1,559.53
Modern Cleaners Laundry Service 439.80
Morcon Industrial Supplies 3,532.43
Mountain West Business Solutions Contract 829.16
Office Products Dealer Supplies 202.00
City of Evanston Reimbursement 141.00
Personnel Screening Testing 527.50
Proforce Law Enforcement Equipment 818.00
Real Kleen Supplies 4,389.00
Rotational Molding of Utah Refuse Cans 4,300.00
Shred-It USA Services 150.34
Six States Parts 80.70
Stateline Metals Services 130.00
Tom’s HVAC Repairs 1,974.97
Team Laboratory Supplies 3,450.00
Titleist Supplies 5,686.08
Uinta County Herald Ads 137.50
Union Pacific Railroad Lease 100.00
Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 6,332.38
Vision Auto Glass Windshields 610.00
Walmart Supplies 516.07
Westar Printing Supplies 21.60
Waxie Sanitary Supply Supplies 1,154.58
Wyoming Montana Safety Council Services 45.00
One-Call of Wyoming Services 27.75
Yamaha Motor Corp Contract 3,281.75
UPS Shipping 67.33
Rock Springs Rocket Miner Ads 250.00
Carter Pettit Refund 100.00
Kelly Bonner Refund 100.00
Sandra Bourdon Refund 450.00
Randy Chandler Restitution 31.49
Lance Voss Restitution 724.95
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Revenue & Expenditure Report
Councilmember Ottley moved, Councilmember Lynch seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report for January and February 2019. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Council Comments
Councilmember Evan Perkes reminded everyone to watch for motorcycles and children with the weather getting warmer.
Councilmember Mike Sellers stated that he appreciates that the Street Department has begun patching potholes and the street sweeper out cleaning up salt and sand. He reminded everyone of the Women’s Conference and Eagles Craft Fair fundraiser on April 13th.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded, to approve a Street Closure Permit requested by Jonny Pentz for the Evanston Car Show on Saturday, July 20, 2019 on Main Street from 7th Street to 11th Street (with Main and 9th and 10th Street Intersection remaining open), and 8th Street from Front Street to Main Street from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and An Open Container Permit requested by Jonny Pentz for the Evanston Car Show on Saturday, July 20, 2019 on Main Street from 7th Street to 11th Street, and 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Streets from Front Street to Center Street, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Ordinance 19-02
Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to pass Ordinance 19-02 on second reading.
ORDINANCE 19-02: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AMENDING SECTION 15-9 (b) (1) OF THE EVANSTON CITY CODE TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODY IWTH MORE FLEXIBILITY IN SETTING DAYS TO DISCHARGE FIREWORKS DURING THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY AND DECREASING THE TIME PERIOD THAT A PERSON MAY LEGALLY DISCHARGE FIREWORKS DURING THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY.
The motion to pass Ordinance 19-20 on second reading, passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Ordinance 19-03
Councilmember Perkes sponsored Ordinance 19-03. Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Sellers seconded, to pass Ordinance 19-03 on first reading.
ORDINANCE 19-03: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE RIDGECREST 5TH ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
The motion passed unanimously on first reading with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Ordinance 19-04
Councilmember D. Welling sponsored Ordinance 19-04. Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember Sellers seconded, to pass Ordinance 19-04 on first reading.
ORDINANCE 19-04: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE STERLING ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
The motion passed unanimously on first reading with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Resolution 19-09
Councilmember Ottley introduced Resolution 19-09. Councilmember Ottley moved, Councilmember D. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-09.
RESOLUTION 19-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 002 FOR THE EVANSTON RAILYARDS ROUNDHOUSE SECTIONS 2,3 & 4 DOORS AND CONCRETE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Resolution 19-10
Councilmember M. Welling introduced Resolution 19-10. Councilmember M. Welling moved, Councilmember Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-10.
RESOLUTION 19-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE WYOMING OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO OBTAIN FUNDS WHICH ARE DESIGNATED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Resolution 19-11
Councilmember Lynch introduced Resolution 19-11. Councilmember Lynch moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-11.
RESOLUTION 19-11: RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING UINTA BANK, WELLS FARGO, 1ST BANK EVANSTON AND BANK OF THE WEST AS A DEPOSITORY FOR MONIES OF THE CITY.
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Resolution 19-12
Councilmember Perkes introduced Resolution 19-12. Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-12.
RESOLUTION 19-12: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH M & K STRIPING TO STRIPE CROSS WALKS AND STOP BARS, IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Resolution 19-13
Councilmember Ottley introduced Resolution 19-13. Councilmember Ottley moved, Councilmember M. Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-13.
RESOLUTION 19-13: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH LAMBERT PAINT CO. INC. TO STRIPE PARKING LOTS, STREET PARKING AND CURBS IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Resolution 19-14
Councilmember D. Welling introduced Resolution 19-14. Councilmember D. Welling moved, Councilmember Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 19-14.
RESOLUTION 19-14: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH IDAHO TRAFFIC SAFETY INC. TO STRIPE EDGE AND CENTER LINES IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON.
The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, D. Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.
Adjournment
With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
Nancy Stevenson, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: April 9, 2019 04091
Request for Proposal
The Board of trustees for Uinta County School District Number One, Evanston, Wyoming is requesting proposals for Evanston Middle School Roof Retro-fit
Bids will be opened April 30th, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Interested bidders should contact the District for more information.
Contact: John R. Davis
Director of Maintenance
Uinta County School District Number One
Evanston, Wyoming 82930
307-789-7571 ext. 1072
johnd@uinta1.com
PUBLISHED: April 5, 9, 12, 17, 2019 04052
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for a Certificate of Pubic Convenience and Necessity (CPSN) to remove existing wind turbines, construct new wind turbines and update collector lines at its Foote Creek I wind energy site. The public hearing is set to commence on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., in the Commission’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
RMP is a public utility as defined in Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-112.
On February 5, 2019, the Company submitted an Application together with testimony, and exhibits requesting the Commission grant a CPCN to remove existing wind turbines, construct new wind turbines and update collector lines at its Foote Creek I wind energy site. Specifically, RMP requests the Commission grant a CPCN to [i] construct approximately 12 new wind turbines and replace the Company’s 68 existing wind turbines; [ii] update existing 34.5 kilovolt (“kV”) collector lines; and [iii] other project site upgrades including a switchgear and controls enclosure and limited road realignments necessary for access to the new turbine locations, at the existing Foote Creek I Wind Energy Facility1 (the Project).
All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing which will be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission Rules and Special Regulations. Interested persons may appear and be heard, either in person or through counsel, as provided by Commission Rule.
The Commission’s hearings are open to all persons. If you wish to attend the hearing and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427 (Voice or TTY) in Cheyenne during regular business hours or write them at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay (TTY) by dialing 711. Please mention Docket No. 20000-553-EN-19 (Record No. 15202) in your correspondence. If you wish to listen to the hearing scheduled in this matter go to http://psc.wy.us at the appropriate time and follow the instructions to connect to the hearing.
Dated: April 4, 2019.
PUBLISHED: April 9, 16, 2019 04090
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a promissory note (the “Note”) dated 06/20/2008 executed and delivered by Rodney Gene Reinholz and Mary C. Reinholz to Wells Fargo Financial Wyoming, Inc. and a real estate mortgage (the “Mortgage”) of the same date securing the Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by Rodney Gene Reinholz and Mary C. Reinholz, husband and wife (the “Mortgagors”), to Wells Fargo Financial Wyoming, Inc., and which Mortgage was recorded on 07/03/2008, as Entry No. 143700; Book 916, Page 744 in the records of the office of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Uinta County, State of Wyoming; and
The property covered by said Mortgage is described as follows:
All of Lot 10 of the Brookside Acres Subdivision, being located in the Town of Mountain View, Uinta County, Wyoming, filed May 6, 1983, as Instrument No. R6731, in the office of the Uinta County Clerk.
With an address of : 173 Richards Street Mountain View, WY 82939.
WHEREAS, the property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting a bid;
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Wyoming Statutes Section 34-4-109(2003) that the
foreclosure sale scheduled for 10:00 in the forenoon on 03/27/2019 at the Uinta County Court House Information Desk located at 225 9th Street, Evanston, Uinta County, State of Wyoming, has been postponed to 10:00 in the forenoon on 05/01//2019 at Uinta County Court House Information Desk located at 225 9th Street, Evanston, Uinta County, State of Wyoming.
Wells Fargo USA Holdings, Inc.
By: The Sayer Law Group, P.C.
925 E. 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-2530
PUBLISHED: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 (WY180228) 04020
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having occurred and all prerequisites to foreclosure having been met, notice is hereby given that the mortgage given by Alton L. Gross and Effie E. Gross, husband and wife, mortgagors, in favor of 1st Bank, Division of Glacier Bank, mortgagee, dated October 23, 2014, recorded October 23, 2014, in Book 1016, Page 934 of Records in the Office of the Clerk of Uinta County, Wyoming, given to secure payment of a note in the original amount of Two Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($209,000.00). Said note and mortgage were assigned to the Wyoming Community Development Authority by Assignment dated October 23, 2014, and recorded October 23, 2014, in Book 1016 at Page 947 of Records in the Office of the Clerk of Uinta County, Wyoming. The past amount due as of March 27, 2019, is Six Thousand Nine Hundred Nine Dollars and 10/100 ($6,909.10), plus accruing interest, fees and costs, and the amount due as of March 27, 2019, is One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Eight Dollars and 22/100 ($195,478.22), plus accruing interest, fees and costs. Said mortgage contains a power of sale which by reason of default the owner of the Note and Mortgage declares to have become operative and no suit or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by the mortgage or any part thereof, nor has any such suit or proceeding been instituted and the same discontinued. Written notice of intent to foreclose the Mortgage by advertisement and sale has been served upon the record owner and the party in possession of the mortgaged premises at least ten days prior to the commencement of this publication. The property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale and any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting the bid.
Therefore, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the following described real property located in Uinta County, Wyoming, described as:
lot 4 in block 2 of the beach meadows addition, being located in the town of mountain view, uinta county, wyoming, according to the plat recorded october 28, 1981, as instrument no. r379550, in the office of the uinta county clerk
which has the address of 12 Gale Road, Mountain View, Wyoming 82939, to be sold by public auction by the Sheriff to the highest bidder, for cash, at 10:00 a.m. on May 1, 2019, at the Uinta County Courthouse, 225 9th Street, Evanston, Wyoming, 83930. The sale will take place only if a representative of the Wyoming Community Development Authority, or its agent, is present.
Wyoming Community Development Authority
By: Thomas A. Valdez
Chapman Valdez & Lansing
125 West 2nd Street
P.O. Box 2710
Casper, WY 82602
PUBLISHED: Aril 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 04021
