Council

Town of Moorcroft

Regular Meeting of the Council

Monday, March 14th, 2022

Councilman Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken.

Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmen Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, and Dusty Petz

Excused: Councilman Paul Smoot

Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Public Works Director Cory Allison and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville. Excused: Police Chief Bill Bryant

Councilman Petersen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Councilman Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Clerk Schneider stated that it is time to renew the authorization letter for Pinnacle Bank’s ability to utilize the town’s facilities in event of an emergency. Councilman Smith motioned to allow the continuance to utilize the Town’s building in event of an emergency and Councilman Petz seconded. All ayes, motion carried. A budget workshop is scheduled for 6:00 pm on March 28th.

Cory updated the Council with the public works department.

Discussion was had on the landfill application status and whether to proceed or not. Council had a brief workshop prior to the meeting to discuss the options. Councilman Petersen motioned to proceed with recalculating the numbers and resubmitted the application if the numbers work out and Councilman Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Clerk Schneider presented the final copies of Resolution 2 & 3, 2022. Councilman Smith motioned to approve Resolution 2-2022, 2022 Appointments, and Councilman Petersen seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Councilman Petersen motioned to approve Resolution 3-2022, List of Fees, and Councilman Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Clerk Schneider read Ordinance 2-2022 on 1st reading:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-316 (b) OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF MOORCROFT, WYOMING, 1979 TO PROVIDE THE DISCRETIONARY FORMATION OF THE MOORCROFT TOWN CENTER:

Councilman Smith motioned to approve Ordinance 2-2022, on 1st reading and Councilman Petz seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Councilman Petersen motioned to move into executive session at 7:19 pm to discuss land acquisition and personnel and Councilman Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

The regular meeting of the Council reconvened at 7:42 pm. Councilman Smith motioned to accept the resignation from Jake Miller, effective March 14th, and Councilman Petersen seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Councilman Petersen motioned to advertise the new policy officer vacancy and Councilman Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

With no further business to discuss, Councilman Petersen motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 pm and Councilman Petz seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Ben Glenn, Mayor

ATTEST:

Cheryl Schneider, Clerk/Treasurer

Publish: March 17, 2022