Moorcroft Council

Town of Moorcroft

Regular Meeting of the Council

Monday, October 10, 2022

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

Town Representatives Present: Deputy Clerk Jodi Clark, Chief of Police Bill Bryant, HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville, Director of Public Works Cory Allison, and Attorney Pat Carpenter

Councilman Smoot motioned to approve the consent agenda with removing Western Waste from the Bill List for further discussion, Councilman Smith seconding, all ayes, motion carried.

Deputy Clerk Clark gave the Clerk’s report.

Director Allison gave the Public Works report. Coal will be coming from Sheridan this year as the place we purchased from last year is not oiling the coal. Landfill (C & D PIT) is still open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the third Saturday from 9:00 to Noon.

The Police report was sent via email by Chief Bryant, and he asked if there were any questions. Discussion was had regarding the body cams that Chief Bryant would like to purchase. He also asked about purchasing radars that are fully reimbursable, Councilman Smith motioned to approve the purchase of radars with Councilman Smoot seconding. Discussion was held. All ayes, motion carried

Heath Turbiville, HDR Engineer, updated the Council on the Landfill with the DEQ. HDR had a meeting and will report next meeting.

Deputy Clerk Clark read:

ORDINANCE NO. 8-2022 TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1-305 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-305 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF MOORCROFT, WYOMING, 1979 TO SET REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH OR IF THE REGULAR MEETING IS A LEGAL HOLIDAY THEN AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE NEXT FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY WHICH IS NOT A LEGAL HOLIDAY; ESTABLISH THAT MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL BE HELD IN THE TOWN’S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES UNLESS OTHERWISE DETERMINED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Smith motioned to approve Ordinance 8-2022 on 3rd reading, Councilman Petz seconded. All ayes, motion carried. 5/0

Resolution 11-2022 garbage rate fees was table as some of the Council would like to review the numbers prior to voting. Councilman Petersen motioned to table Resolution 11-2022 with Councilman Smith seconding. Discussion was held. All ayes, motion carried.

Councilman Petersen motioned to go into Executive Session at 7:38 pm to discuss personnel, and Councilman Smoot seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Regular meeting of the Council reconvened at 7:50 pm. No action was taken from Executive Session. Councilman Smoot motioned to approve the paying of the Western Waste Invoice that was presented on the bill list, Councilman Petz seconded. All ayes, motion carried. With no further business to discuss, Councilman Smith motioned to adjourn at 7:50 pm and Councilman Petz seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Ben Glenn, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jodi Clark, Deputy Clerk

OCTOBER 2022 BILL LIST #1

AT&T-PHONE CHARGES, $295.61; BLAKEMAN PROPANE-PROPANE, $45.21; CASELLE-SOFTWARE SUPPORT, $616.00; COFFEE CUP FUEL STOP; FUEL-LF, PW, AMB, ST & ALYS, PARKS, $2,525.22; CONNALLY, JESSE-CLEANING CONTRACT, $600.00; COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS-ALARM MONITORING, $41.00; CROOK COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE-DISPATCH SEPT & OCT, $3,800.00; DXP-REPAIRS, $1,067.09; GALLS-D LATHAM SETUP, $131.17; GW REPAIR-SERVICE #19, $230.47; HAWKINS-CYCLINDERS, $120.00; HDR-HOURLY SERV-LANDFILL, CEMETARY/LAND SWAP, $6,521.23; IRS-09/31/22, $5,974.19; MENARDS-EXTENTION POLE, BOW RAKE, $91.31; MG OIL-#2 AND #2 DYED, $3,154.17; NORCO-RENTALS, OXYGEN, & CLEANING, $731.87; ONE CALL OF WYOMING-LOCATE TICKETS, $12.00; PAYROLL-09/31/22, $18,178.32; PETTY CASH-UTILITY BILLS, POSTAGE-CLERKS, $435.74; QUALITY HARDWARE-SHOP, PD, WATER, MTC, & PARK SUPPLIES, $325.21; QUILL-OFFICE SUPPLIES LESS PARTIAL DAMAGED DESK CR, $5.03; RANGE-PHONE CHARGES, $406.06; SINCLAIR-POLICE FUEL, AUG & SEPT, $1,772.31; SUNDANCE TIMES-ADVERTISING, $1,167.45; TRACY MOTORS-SUPPLIES, $44.98; VAN HORN, KRISTY-MTC CLEANING, $1,100.00; WALMART-SUPPLIES, $80.98; WESTERN WASTE-SEPTEMBER COLLECTION, $17,511.00; WWDC-PAYOFF LOAN #9404129,$63,821.65. $130,805.27

Publish: October 13, 2022