Minutes Town Council Meeting

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=90 BGCOLOR="#6666CC" TEXT="#080000" background="c1701573.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Welcome to BAGGS, WYOMING and the Little Snake River Valley</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Welcome to BAGGS, WYOMING and the Little"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <B>Minutes Town Council Meeting</B>   |   <A HREF="fire_department.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fire Department">Fire Department</A>   |   <A HREF="ordinances.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ORDINANCES">ORDINANCES</A>   |   <A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Building Livestock Permits">Building & Livestock Permits</A>   |   <A HREF="id93.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Police Report">Police Report</A>   |   <A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Agenda Next Council Meeting">Agenda Next Council Meeting</A>   |   <A HREF="clerk_treasurer_report.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ClerkTreasurer Report">Clerk-Treasurer Report</A>   |   <A HREF="id95.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Public Works Dept.">Public Works Dept.</A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFBF0" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <I><B>These minutes have not yet been approved -- changes or corrections may be made at the next council meeting</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Msftedit 5.41.21.2509;<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri" >NOTICE OF PROCEDURE</FONT></div> <div> Town of Baggs</div> <div> February 23, 2010</div> <bR> <div> The regular meeting of the Baggs Town Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Linda Corners.  Council members present were Kathy Staman, Trent Arnell and Paula Robing.  Council member Jim McConahay joined the meeting at a later time.  Employees present were Janet Herold, Ed Owen and Pete Leath.  Visitors joining the meeting at a later time were Ned and Jay McKee.</div> <bR> <div> Mayor Corners led the Pledge of Allegiance.</div> <bR> <div> Robing moved to approve the Agenda, as presented, seconded by Staman; motion carried with all voting aye.</div> <bR> <div> Robing moved to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2010 regular Baggs Town Council meeting, as presented, seconded by Staman; motion carried with all voting aye.</div> <bR> <div> The council then received, from the Savery-Little Snake River Water Conservancy District, a High Savery Water Update, dated January 21, 2010.  This report will be kept on file at the Town Clerk's office.</div> <div> Staman then moved to approve the Employee Time Sheets for the pay period of February 2 - 16, 2010, as presented, seconded by Robing; motion carried with all voting aye.</div> <div> Staman moved to receive and place on file the January 2010 Cash Report and Statements of Expenditure and Revenue, as presented, seconded by Robing; motion carried with all voting aye.</div> <div> Staman then updated the Council on the progress being made on the construction of the Valley Community Center.  Staman stated that the footers have been poured for the building but that they are still awaiting the delivery of the building itself.  Staman advised that the Valley Community Center Joint Powers Board will begin holding regularly scheduled meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the LSRV Higher Education building.</div> <div> Corners then advised that she will be attending the Specific Purpose Tax meeting, as well as the Carbon County Council of Governments meeting, being held February 24, 2010 in Sinclair, WY.</div> <div> Council member Jim McConahay joined the meeting at 7:09 p.m..</div> <div> The Council received the February 3, 2010 Baggs Fire & Rescue regular meeting minutes and Financial Report.  These reports will be kept on file in the Clerk's office.</div> <div> It was noted that the Town has hired Baker and Associates out of Craig, Colorado, to survey the proposed alley easement along the west boundary of the Franklin and Ledford Additions in Baggs.  The surveys and legal descriptions should be complete and delivered to the Town by March 4, 2010. Staman then moved to approve submitting MRG-07044 Grant Draft Request #22, in the amount of $3,059.84, to State Lands and Investments Board for funding consideration on the Water Distribution System Upgrade project, seconded by Robing; motion carried with all voting aye.  McConahay then moved to approve submitting MRG-09050 Grant Draft Request #10, in the amount of $1,740.68, to State Land and Investments Board for funding consideration on the Sewer Improvements project, seconded by Arnell; motion carried with all voting aye.</div> <div> There was nothing new to report on the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project.</div> <div> It was noted that some of the pipe for the upcoming Water Distribution project has been delivered and that the Water Department has some concerns on the condition of the pipe.  They are addressing these concerns through the project engineers.  The tentative start date for the new project is Monday, March 1, 2010.</div> <div> NOTICE OF PROCEDURE</div> <div> Town of Baggs</div> <div> February 23, 2010</div> <div> Page Two</div> <bR> <div> It was noted that the Maintenance Department has been working on thawing out frozen sewer lines and mains due to the deep frost levels in the ground.</div> <bR> <div> Mayor Corners advised that she and Linda Fleming were the only attendees at a Baggs Centennial Celebration organizational meeting held today at the Town Hall.  It was decided to try to schedule the Baggs Centennial Celebration in coordination with the grand opening of the Valley Community Center.  Ideas for events discussed were a melodrama, a backhoe rodeo, an ice cream social and hot air balloon rides.  It was also decided that large event posters should be published, promoting all of the community events scheduled for this coming summer and fall.</div> <bR> <div> McConahay advised that he has spoken with Sue Lee concerning the Community Enhancement Grant project.  It was noted that Lee will be coming back to the Council with a project update, soon.</div> <bR> <div> Staman moved to approve the Bill Presentation, paying bills #16366 - 16390 in the amount of $38,202.37, seconded by Robing; motion carried with all voting aye.</div> <bR> <div> The Council then reviewed information received on Wyoming Business Council Facility Efficiency Retrofit funds that are available.  This particular funding is available to municipalities and counties which did not receive direct allocation from the Department of Energy for EECBG funds.  The funds can be used to perform facility energy efficiency retrofits including items such as: attic/ceiling improvements; the sealing of cracks and/or insulation of foundations; upgrading in-door lighting; street lighting, replacement HVAC; ductwork, replacement of boilers/furnaces, installation of on-demand water heaters and measures to improve the efficiency of HVAC systems.  The council will look into possibly applying for funds to make energy efficiency upgrades for the Town.  The deadline for applications is March 1, 2010.</div> <bR> <div> Ned and Jay McKee joined the meeting.  </div> <bR> <div> The Council reviewed a Site Plan Application submitted by Ned and Jay McKee for the construction of a 38'x28' addition to the residential structure located on Lots 10-14, Block 9, Calvert Addition, owned by Ned McKee.  Upon review of the Application and attached site plan, McConahay moved to approve issuing a Site Plan Approval to Ned and Jay McKee for the construction of a 38'x28' addition to the residential structure located on Lots 10-14, Block 9, Calvert Addition, in Baggs, seconded by Staman; motion carried with all voting aye.</div> <bR> <div> The Council then requested Jay McKee to explain a recent billing invoice received from Stocks & McKee, Inc. for the construction of curb and gutter; road construction, including gravel; site work, grading curb and gutter, and forming drains up at 470 Hummingbird Avenue.  McKee explained how the billing amount was arrived at.  Robing then moved to approve paying Stocks & McKee, Inc. for Invoice #15 in the amount of $4,915.00, seconded by Staman; motion carried with all voting aye.</div> <bR> <div> There being no further business to discuss at this time, Arnell moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Robing; motion carried with all voting aye.  Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m..</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>