Town of Moorcroft
Regular Meeting of the Council
April 24th, 2024
Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal
Town Representatives Present: Town Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville and Fire Chief Jeff Holberg
Guests:
Sam Burke was present to discuss the abandoned properties in the town. She suggested several options to the Council and asked if they would look at the current Ordinance to address this issue.
The regular meeting of the Council was paused at 7:15 pm to hold the public hearing for Grazer’s Burger and Beers Bar and Grill liquor license application. No comments were made.
The regular meeting of the council was reconvened at 7:16 pm. Councilmember Smith motioned to approve Grazers Bar and Grill liquor license contingent on the approval and copy of the food permit once it is completed and Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried.
Councilmember Smith motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 1-3 and April Bill List 2 and Councilmember Petersen seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Councilmember Petersen motioned to approve April Bill List 3 and Councilmember Humpal seconded. Councilmember Smith abstained due to a conflict of interest. All other ayes, motion carried.
Clerk Schneider updated the council on the clerk’s office. Clerk Schneider presented the agreement between the Town and HDR for the professional services for the Pedestrian Pathway Design project. Councilmember Smith motioned to approve the agreement and Councilmember Stewart seconded. All ayes, motion carried. She discussed the budget planning and another budget workshop will be scheduled for May 1st at 5:00 p.m. and a workshop to discuss commercial and residential water rates Clerk Schneider provided a written treasurer’s report.
A written report was provided to the council for the public works department and police.
Heath Turbiville updated the council on the town’s projects. June 20th is the next SLIB meeting.
Jeff Holberg updated the council on the fire department.
A Proclamation recognizing the clerks for the 55th Annual Municipal Clerk’s Week May 5th-11th was read and signed. Mayor Glenn and the Council thanked the clerks for their work.
Councilmember Smith motioned to move into executive session at 7:47 pm to discuss personnel and Councilmember Peterson seconded. All ayes, motion carried.
The regular meeting of the Council reconvened at 8:34 p.m. with no action taken.
Councilmember Petersen motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. and Councilmember Stewart seconded. All ayes, motion carried.
Ben Glenn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cheryl Schneider, Clerk/
APRIL BILL LIST #2
AFLAC-EMPLOYEE PAID INSURANCE-$1,034.68; ARETE DESIGN GROUP-MTC RENOVATION DESIGN & PROJECT MANAGEMENT-$3,156.07; AT&T-CELL PHONE PD-$295.73; BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD-EMPLOYEE HEALTH INS-$14,525.00; CASEY TENKE TRUCKING-HAUL COAL TO MTC-$654.15; CONNALLY, JESSE-CLEANING CONTRACT-$525.00; CONNALLY, JESSE-MILEAGE - LPA TRAINING CASPER-$207.70; DELTA DENTAL-EMPLOYEE DENTAL INSURANCE-$926.00; ELLIOTT, DAVID-MILEAGE - WY RURAL WATER CONFERENCE CASPER-$207.70; ENERGY LABS-WATER & LAGOON TESTING-$376.00; FERGUSON WATERWORKS-HOTEL METER & FLAGS-$1,979.09; FIRESTEEL WELL SERVICE-HAUL/SPREAD/BLADE GRAVEL ON RAILOAD STREET-$2,852.00; GREAT WEST-DEFFERED COMP - EMPLOYEE PAID-$530.00; HAWKINS, INC-CHEMICALS-$130.00; HDR ENGINEERING-HOURLY SERVICES-$6,672.55; IRON CREEK SERVICES, LLC-BALLFIELD SAND & DELIVERY-$2,342.50; IRS-PAYROLL TAXES - 4/24/2024-$6,048.40; LINCOLN FINANCIAL-EMPLOYEE LIFE INS-$29.25; MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC-COPIER CONTRACT - APRIL 2024-$100.39; NORCO-CLEANING SUPPLIES - ALL BUILDINGS-$370.07; PAYROLL- 4/24/2024-$19,005.96; PETTY CASH-POSTAGE-$298.95; SANDQUIST, STEVE-DEPOSIT REFUND-$8.40; SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO-PAINT – DUGOUTS-$389.90; SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION-FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTIONS-$1,456.10; TOP OFFICE-COPY CHARGES – CLERK-$128.00; TRACY MOTORS-OIL FILTER-$8.88; TREETOP PRODUCTS-FLASHING STOP SIGN-$1,845.10; TWENTERPRISES-GENERATOR REPAIR & BATTERY-$1,233.34; VSP-EMPLOYEE VISION INSURANCE-$125.60; WESTERN WASTE-GARBAGE COLLECTION – MARCH-$12,997.00; WESTMED-MONTLY FEES-$260.50
TOTAL $80,720.01
APRIL BILL LIST #3
K.A.R.E. EMS SOLUTIONS-CONSULTING CONTRACT APRIL & EMT COURSE - SMITH-$3,450.00
TOTAL $3,450.00
Publish: May 2, 2024