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Council Minutes/Bill Lists

Town of Moorcroft

Regular Meeting of the Council

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

Town Council Present: Mayor Pro Tem Dale Petersen, Councilmembers Austin Smith and Heidi Humpal

Excused Mayor Ben Glenn and Councilmember Bob Stewart

Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville

Mayor Pro Tem Petersen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken with Mayor Ben Glenn and Councilmember Bob Stewart excused.

Councilmember Humpal motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 1 and 2. Discussion was had on Consent Agenda item 3, Bill List 3 and to remove Torgenson from Bill list 3 as it was on the previous meeting bill list. Councilmember Smith motioned to amend Bill List 3 to remove Torgenson from the bill list as it was previously paid, and to approve Bill List 3 with the correction and Councilmember Humpal seconded. Councilmember Humpal motioned to approve Bill List 4 and Mayor Protem seconded. All ayes, with Councilmember Smith abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Motion carried.

Discussion was had on the scada updates that are needed. Public Works Director’s written report stated he is working on getting estimates on the cost of the upgrades and will provide to the council.

Clerk Schneider updated the council on the clerk’s department and gave the treasurer’s report.

Chief Bryant updated the council on the transition of EForce/Intellichoice and stated he hopes it will be live by January or February.

Heath updated the council on the progress for the splashpad bid. Discussion needs to be had regarding the outcome of the soil sampling and the landfill closure. A workshop is set for 6:00 p.m. prior to the next council meeting to discuss both items. Heath presented the letters to be signed by the Mayor for the Moorcroft Lodge to WyoDot. Councilmember Smith motioned to approve of having the mayor sign both letters and Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Brad McKee, K.A.R.E., presented a written report for the council.

Clerk Schneider read Ordinance 3-2023 on 3rd reading in to record:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING IN ITS ENTIRETY TITLE 12 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICE) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF MOORCROFT, WY, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF MOORCROFT, WYOMING THAT TITLE 12, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) IS HEREBY AMENDED AND RESTATED IN ITS ENTIRETY.

Councilmember Smith motioned to approve Ordinance 3-2023 on 3rd reading and Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Discussion was had to further discuss the MTC food pantry when Attorney Carpenter will be present. It will be added to the next agenda.

Councilmember Smith motioned to move into executive session at 7:41 p.m. to discuss personnel and Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

The regular meeting of the council was reconvened at 8:15 p.m. with no action taken.

With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Smith motioned to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. and Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Dale Petersen, Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST:

Cheryl Schneider, Clerk/Treasurer

NOVEMBER 2023 BILL LIST #3

AFLAC- EMPLOYEE PAID INS, $1,034.68; BC/BS EMPLOYEE HEALTH INS, $17,508.00; CAMPBELL COUNTY FIRE DEPT- SERVICE, PARTS, SUPPLIES FOR MS49, $2,279.65; CONNALLY, JESSE- CLEANING CONTRACT, $525.00; CONTRACTORS SUPPLY- PIPE, GASKET & BOLT PACK, $406.82; DELTA DENTAL; DENTAL INS- EMPLOYEE, $1,078.00; GREAT WEST- DEFERED COMP- EMPLOYEE PAID, $530.00; GROSSENBERG- RADIATOR, PARTS, WHEEL & BAG, $1,777.53; HARRIS PRINTING- UTILITY CARD STOCK, $361.97; HAWKINS- CYLINDER RENT, $70.00; INNOVATIVE TECH- MADISON & BOOSTER TROUBLESHOOTING & LOGMEIN, $2,888.19; INTELLICHOICE, E-FORCE- SOFTWARE- 3 USERS E-CITES, LICENSE,INTERFACE, $90,085.16; IRS- 11/8/2023, $5,636.12; LEXI NEXI- WY COURT RULES 2023 SUPP, $96.43; LIFE ASSISTANT- MEDICAL SUPPLIES, $473.65; LINCOLN FINANCIAL-LIFE INS, $33.75; LOW VOLTAGE-FIRE ALARM INSPECTION, $420.75; MARCO-POLICE COPIER CONTRACT, $110.82; ON-SOLVE- CODE RED- ANNUALLY, $1,971.00; PAYROLL- 11/8/2023, $17,636.46; POLLARD WATER- VLV BOX INS, $147.93; POWDER RIVER ENERGY ELECTRICITY, $10,021.60; QUALIY AGG- GRAVEL, $201.96; SHERWIN WILLIAMS- PAINT FOR STREET, $303.68; THAT EMBROIDERY PLACE- APPAREL- FIRE, $1,532.29; TRACY MOTORS, AIR & OIL FILTERS, $77.98; VISA- PW, CLERKS, PD SUPPLIES, $734.67; VSP- VISION INS, $150.83; WEST MED- % OF REVENUE COLLECTED & MONTHLY CHARGE, $179.67; WYO RETIREMENT- EMPLOYEE & VOL RETIREMENT, $8,461.08; WYOMING WATER SOLUTIONS- WATER, $14.70. TOTAL $166,750.37

NOVEMBER 2023 BILL LIST #4

K.A.R.E.- CONSULTING CONTRACT-AMBULANCE; $2,700.00

Publish: November 30, 2023

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