Town Council/Bill List

Town of Moorcroft

Regular Meeting of the Council

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

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

Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally, Police Chief Bill Bryant, 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.

Councilmember Peterson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items 1 & 2 minus the bill for L.N. Curtis, and Councilmember Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Councilmember Smith will speak with Fire Chief regarding this bill.

Clerk Connally requested permission for the Clerk and Deputy Clerk to travel and attend the upcoming WAMCAT Institute. Councilmember Smith motioned to allow travel requests for Connally and Blakeman to attend WAMCAT in Casper September 10-13, Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Councilmember Smith motioned to approve extra working hours the week of September 10-13 for Deputy Clerk Johnson, Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Councilmember Stewart commended the Public Works department for their hard work and good job done on crack sealing streets. Councilmember Smith asked to add mower and flag pole discussion to new business. Mayor approved.

Police Chief Bryant updated the council on the police department. Bryant advised council that the application process for the 4th officer position will close the end of next week.

HDR Engineer Turbiville updated the council on multiple projects. Councilmember Peterson motioned to approve change order #1 to Harvey’s Locks for lock project, Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Engineer Turbiville discussed Splash Pad bid opening with council. Mayor Glenn stepped out due to a conflict of interest at 7:20 pm. Mayor Protem Peterson took over the meeting at 7:20 pm. Splash Pad bid opening was last week and HDR’s letter of recommendation is for Glenn Construction in the amount of $433,609.50. Councilmember Smith motioned to accept Glenn Construction bid for Splash Park in the amount of $433,609.50, Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion passed. Mayor Protem turned the meeting back over to Mayor Glenn at 7:27 pm. Councilmember Smith motioned to have HDR apply for the SS4A (Safe Streets 4 All) grant on the Town’s behalf, Councilmember Stewart seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Councilmember Smith motioned to approve purchasing some gym equipment for the MTC weight room up to the $4000.00 already budgeted for those items, Councilmember Stewart seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Discussion was had on volunteers using the MTC gym. Councilmember Smith motioned to allow Town of Moorcroft Fire and EMS volunteers to have free membership to the MTC gym for the individual only, and only if they are active on the rosters, Councilmember Stewart seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

New Business: Discussion was had mower issues and on issues with the current dump truck. Councilmember Peterson and Smith would like to see more estimates on a new motor for the dump truck before deciding what to do with it. Discussion was had regarding flag poles at the MTC. Three poles have been donated to the Town and Councilmember Smith offered to donate the labor to install them.

Old Business: Discussion was had regarding the current tennis court at Westview Park. A new net will be purchased and work to fix will begin next week. Councilmember Smith will gather estimates on anti-slip coating for the MTC gym steps. Advertising for the Director of Public Works position will end August 1st.

Councilmember Petersen motioned to go into executive session at 8:10 pm to discuss personnel, Councilmember Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Regular meeting of the council reconvened at 8:35pm, with no actions taken. With no further business to discuss, Councilmember Humpal motioned to adjourn meeting at 8:35 pm and Councilmember Stewart seconded. All ayes, motion carried.

Ben Glenn, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jesse Connally, Clerk/Treasurer

TOWN OF MOORCROFT

JULY BILL LIST #3

307 BUBBLES-CARWASH FLEET-$72.03; ARETE-MTC PROJECT-$14,948.22; ARROW PRINTING-PURCHASE ORDER/VOUCHERS-$239.00; B&B VALLEY SCALE-PARTS AND LABOR TRUCK SCALE-$4,141.31; BLACK HILLS ENERGY-ENERGY USAGE JULY-$259.78; CASELLE-ANNUAL SUPPORT&MAINT-$7,307.00-CDS SUPPLIES-TOWN SUPPLIES-$1,265.55; CITY OF GILLETTE-GILLETTE UTILITY BILL-$164.10; CONNALLY, JESSE-CLEANING CONTRACT-$525.00; CONTRACTORS SUPPLY-RORTOOL SCREWDRIVER-$6.96; CROOK COUNTY CLERK-RECORDING FEES-$12.00; CROOK COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES-LAW ENFORCEMENT KIT COLLECTIONS-$66.00; EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY-EMPLOYEE PAID RETIREMENT-$600.00; ENERGY LABS-WATER AND LANDFILL TESTING-$849.00; FRANDSON SAFETY, INC-MULTI GAS MONITOR CALLIBRATION-$60.00; GROSSENBURG-HYDRAULIC CYLINDER-$623.33; HAWKINS-CHLORINE CYLINDERS-$130.00; HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS-WATER BILL PAPER-$407.65; HDR-CLOSURE, PR WATER PROJ., HOURLY SERV.-$25,768.14; IRS-7/17/2024-$8,524.85; MARCO TECHNOLOGIES-COPY COUNT-$100.38; MILLERS EQUIPMENT REPAIR -2005 FORD F250 REPAIR-$1,053.67; MOORCROFT LEADER-YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION-$40.00; OMNIGO SOFTWARE LLC-SERVICES-$500.00; PAY ROLL-7/17/2024-$24,751.14; PEYTON STONEKING-DEPOSIT REFUND-$109.96; PINNACLE BANK-PETTY CASH-$262.10; POWDER RIVER ENERGY-JUNE ELECTRIC BILL-$9,827.91; TEAM LAB-WEED KILLER-$1,822.50; TRACY MOTOR CO-BLADERUNNER BELTS-$266.51; USDA-ANNUAL LAGOON PAYMENTS-$114,630.00; WAMCAT-MEMBERSHIPS CONNALLY&BLAKEMAN- $150.00; VISA-VISA PAYMENT-$1,978.95; WEST MED-FEE ON REV. AND MONTHLY ACCESS-$194.28; WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE-NOTARY FEES-$120.00; WYOMING WATER SOLUTIIONS-5 GAL WATER-$15.00

TOTAL $221,792.32

Publish: August 1, 2024