Minutes/Bills

Town of Moorcroft

Regular Meeting of the Council

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal

Town Representatives Present: Police Chief Bill Bryant, Director of Public Works Scott Green and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville

Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken with all council present.

Guest Anita Irving addressed the Council to ask if they would consider placing a dog waste bag and trashcan station at each park in town. Public Works Director Green will look at costs to add these to the parks and will bring that info back to Council.

Councilmember Petersen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items 1 & 2, Councilmember Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Councilmember Petersen motioned to approve September Bill List #2, Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, with Councilmember Smith abstaining. Councilmember Petersen motioned to approve September Bill List #3, Councilmember Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried with Mayor Glenn abstaining.

Clerk Connally was absent due to attending WAMCAT Conference in Casper.

Director of Public Works Green updated Council on the public works department.

Police Chief Bryant updated the Council on the police department. Chief Bryant awarded Officer Plum a certificate for meritorious service and a letter of commendation for her actions on an emergency call on August 29, 2024 which were quick, decisive and prevented the potential for loss of life or limb.

HDR Engineer Turbiville updated the council on the Town’s multiple projects.

Fire Chief Holberg updated Council on the fire department. The Fire Department is still gathering quotes to satisfy their recent grant, they should know next week which company to use to purchase the equipment.

Holberg also gave Council an update on the ongoing remodel of the MTC in the future Town Hall area.

New Business: There will be a Public Meeting during the next scheduled council meeting on September 25, 2024 at 7:15pm to discuss the possible removal of Texas Trails from the Snow Route. Councilmember Petersen motioned to surplus the 1995 International 4-yard Dump Truck with blade, Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Stewart motioned to adjourn meeting at 7:39 pm. Councilmember Humpal seconded, all ayes, motion carried.

Ben Glenn, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jesse Connally, Clerk/Treasurer

SEPTEMBER BILL LIST #1

BLACK HILLS ENERGY-NATURAL GAS-$227.19; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD-EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE-$16,417.00; CDS SUPPLIES-SUPPLIES FOR PARKS, PW, MTC, FIRE DEPARTMENT-$1,508.20; COFFEE CUP FUEL STOP, FUEL, $2,101.56; COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS, FIRE ALARM MONITORING, $41.00; COMMERCIAL LIGHTING, LED LIGHTS, $580.49; CROOK COUNTY CLERK, CEMETERY DEEDS, $24.00; DELTA DENTAL, EMPLOYEE DENTAL INSURANCE, $931.00; ENERGY LABS-WATER TESTING-$406.00; INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS-YEARLY FEE FOR LOGMEIN-$250.69; IRS-PAYROLL TAXES-$5,557.13; NORCO-CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR MTC&TH-$610.01; PAYROLL -9/11/2024-$17,440.41; PENGUIN MANAGEMENT-DISPATCH SERVICES FOR VFD AND EMS-$1,152.00; PETERSON, KARI-CLEANING CONTRACT-$1,300.00; PINECONE PROPERTIES-REFUND OVERPAYMENT-CLOSED ACCOUNT-$43.80; RANGE-PHONES-$407.09; SHERWIN WILLIAMS-GALLON PAINT FOR PARKS-$60.76; SMITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES-POLICE PSYCH EVAL. FOR EMPLOYMENT-$400.00; STAR PLAYGROUNDS-PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT-TEXAS TRAILS-50%-$20,125.50; SUNDANCE LAW-ATTORNEY FEES-$1,849.20; TRECOBY SERVICES LLC-SERVICES AT WELL #8 & 10-$16,718.50; VSP-EMPLOYEE VISION INSURANCE-$129.97; WEBT-EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE-$26.75; WYOMING NETWORK-WEBSITE DESIGN AND UPDATES-$25.00; WYOMING RETIREMENT-AUGUST EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS-$6,583.58; WYOMING RETIREMENT-AUGUST FIRE&EMS CONTRIBUTIONS-$393.75; ZABEL & ASSOCIATES-APPRAISAL AT MTC FOR 5TH ADDITION-$1,250.00; TOTAL-$96,560.58

SEPTEMBER BILL LIST #2

KARES SEPTEMBER OPERATIONS-$2,700.00; TOTAL-$2,700.00

SEPTEMBER BILL LIST #3

GLENN CONSTRUCTION-MTC STEP REPAIR-$6,800.00; TOTAL-$6,800.00

Publish: September 19, 2024