MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF LUSK
OCTOBER 4, 2022, 5:00 P.M.
The Town Council of the Town of Lusk met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall on Tuesday October 4, 2022.
Council Members Present: Mayor Doug Lytle, Council Members Dean Nelson, Tom Dooper, Adam Dickson, Chantry Filener
Also Present: Desirae Matthews-LeLeux, Clerk/Treasurer, Samantha Eddy, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Todd Skrukrud, Director of Public Works, Chief Bo Krein
Chief Bo Krein led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MAYOR LYTLE called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER DICKSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER NELSON, to approve a consent agenda for item numbers three (3) through six (6) with amendments to the treasurer report and the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT
AFLAC Payroll Deduction $744.74
Allbright’s True Value Supplies $1,366.01
ALSCO/American Linen Mat Rental $75.34
Anderson Carpet Office Building Upkeep $2,236.10
AVI PC Engineering Inc Engineering Fees $75,079.45
BankCard Center 0344 Office Support & Maintenance /Subscriptions/Postage/K-9 Unit/Cemetery Parts/Ambulance Repairs $5,885.41
BankCard Center 2477 Sewer Parts & Supplies $187.58
BankCard Center 4359 Subscriptions/Postage/K-9 Unit $332.08
BankCard Center 9385 Ambulance Supplies/Shop Supplies $1,493.15
Bannan, Kort Football Ref $60.00
Bieri, Quinton Football Ref $60.00
Black Hills Energy Gas Service $1,827.83
Border State Industries Electric Parts and Supplies $1,512.73
Burnco Colorado, LLC Rec Dept Supplies $1,573.74
Bush-Wells Rec Dept Supplies $190.06
Business Solutions Group Tax Forms $152.66
Caselle Inc. Office Support & Maintenance $1,233.00
CenturyLink Phones/Internet $891.53
CMIT Solutions of Wyoming PD Firewall & Security $918.00
Connecting Point Copier Lease $100.00
D.C. Drilling LLC Water New Equipment $6396.18
Doyle J. Davies Municipal Judge/Postage $1,120.00
Decker’s Food Center Supplies $138.06
Delta Dental Plan Employee Paid Insurance $745.10
Emergency Medical Products Ambulance Supplies $453.23
Energy Laboratories Inc Water Samples $302.00
Fair Manufacturing, Inc Streets Supplies $264.40
Fairview 4-H Club Ref Meals for Football $75.00
Farwest Line Specialties Electric Dept New Equipment $1,808.04
Fife, Joseph C Football Ref $60.00
First Net Police Dept. Phones $580.24
Franks Parts Company Parts/Supplies/Repairs $3,666.20
Great American Financial
Services Copier Lease $380.92
Great West Trust Co WRS 457 Plan Deferred $200.00
Harris, Tammy Utility Deposit Refund $198.58
Hawkins, Inc Pool Chemicals $1,321.94
Honey Badger Towing Ambulance Towing $707.00
Ideal Linen/Bluffs Parks & Shop Supplies $234.33
Jergenson, Doug Monthly Wage Animal Control $1,400.00
Kellett, Steven EMT Meal Reimbursement $29.37
Kremers, Caleb Cody Utility Deposit Refund $34.20
Kupke, Ridge Football Ref $30.00
Kurtzer’s Parks Equip Repair $118.75
LACAL Equipment, Inc Streets Vehicle Maintenance $439.04
Lang, Timothy Utility Deposit Refund $92.46
Lawson Products, Inc Shop Tools/Supplies $113.85
Lime Rock Resources V-A Utility Deposit Refund $112.42
Lumen Phone, Long Distance $24.87
Lusk Herald Legal Advertising/Advertising $1,518.50
Lusk Lodging Tax Board Tax Distribution $6,486.12
Matthews, Gabe Football Ref $75.00
Meier Building Rent $800.00
Meier Law Office Monthly Retainer $3,000.00
Midland Implement Co. Ambulance Vehicle Repair/Cemetery
Parts & supplies $574.30
Mike Harberts Office IT $780.00
Miller, Nathan Football Ref $90.00
Mountain Diversified Serv. Tree Removal $1,500.00
Nio. County Weed & Pest Street Chemicals $2,665.00
Niobrara Chamber of
Commerce Promotion $187.50
Niobrara County Library Internet Service $250.00
Niobrara County Treasurer Communications Contract $6,301.50
Niobrara Electric Assoc. Utilities $41.24
Normont Equipment
Company Sweeper Parts $461.06
Northwest Pipe Fittings of
Rapid City Water Dept. Parts & Supplies $247.44
Oftedal Construction, Inc Phase I Payment #13, Phase II Payment #2 $1,919,049.66
One-Call of Wyoming Tickets $76.50
Patrone’s Landscaping &
Tree Care Electric Tree Removal $1,600.00
Print Express Finance Charge $13.36
Safe Life Defense Police Dept Uniforms $3,141.00
Sinclair, Pine Bluffs Airport Fuel $5,966.40
Spic and Span Cleaners Streets Cold Mix $5,440.88
Stallman, Tatum Football Ref $75.00
Stella-Jones Corporation Electric Poles $18,609.00
TDS Trash Collection
Tipping Fees Transfer Station $5,530.34
Thompson, Royce PerDiem/Mileage $159.84
Torrington Office Supplies Supplies $5.46
Underground Enterprises Transfer Station Haul $2,250.00
USA Blue Book Water New Equipment $606.54
Valley Motor Supply Supplies/Equipment Repair $47.16
Visionary Comm. Inc. Internet Service $363.48
W.M.P.A. Electrical Power Purchase $121,314.21
WAMCAT Caselle Training $400.00
West, David Football Ref $60.00
Western Medical Mng. Inc Ambulance Billing Service $1,032.79
Whitaker Oil, Inc. Fuel & Oil $8,149.60
WY Dept. of Revenue WY Sales Tax $6,115.98
WY Dept. of Workforce
Services Worker’s Compensation $2,006.73
WY Educators Benefit Trust Employee Medical/Life Premiums $26,210.75
Wyoming Machinery Corp Street Equipment Repair $12,215.55
Wyoming Retirement Government Contribution $15,359.20
Yeager, Jessica Rec Dept FB Gear $29.96
Total Vouchers $2,297,772.64
MANUAL CHECKS- September 2022
Clerk of District Court, Second Judicial Writ of Wages, Garnishment $348.56
Wyoming child Support Writ of Wages, Garnishment $319.37
BankCard Center 4359 PD Phone Call Recorder $84.79
Eddy, Samantha PerDiem- WAMCAT Training $270.35
Matthews-LeLeux, Desirae PerDiem- WAMCAT Training $270.35
Norberg, Rory PerDiem- Water Sample Delivery $20.00
Postmaster Utility Billing $304.67
Clerk of District Court, Second Judicial Writ of Wages, Garnishment $348.56
Wyoming child Support Writ of Wages, Garnishment $319.37
Total $2,286.02
Visitors:
No visitors.
Department Updates:
• Chief Krein gave a report on Police Department statistics for September. He met with Goshen County Community Juvenile Services Board and the Niobrara County Commissioners, and they approved the formation of a Juvenile Services Board to establish a Juvenile Alternatives Program for Niobrara County. Goshen Help will facilitate the Program; Completed a MOU with the Sheriff office because they have a new Sheriff in place; Police Department met with the Tiger Club and had “Ice Cream with a Cop” and did bike safety; He has been meeting with Fire Dept, EMS, & Sheriff’s office regarding Emergency planning and Emergency planning with the school; Chief Krein thanked the Public Works Department for their help with traffic at the school twice a day; the PD updated vests that expire every 5 years; Planning assemblies with the school and will have one at the end of October.
• Desirae LeLeux reported that she and Samantha attended WAMCAT Institute. While there Linda Frye was awarded Honorary WAMCAT Member for her 17 years of service with the Town of Lusk and 16 years as a WAMCAT board member. There were letters written on Linda’s behalf for this award. They pulled their Water/Sewer ARPA Grant application per the recommendation of the Office of State Lands and Investments Grants & Loans Manager and have pushed their CCL Application to a later SLIB meeting. They will be applying for the Local Government ARPA Grant; The office received a face lift with new carpet, paint, and an office desk; They will be advertising the next couple weeks to seek a Consulting Firm to provide Engineering Services for the Lusk Municipal Airport, which happens every 5 years.
• Todd Skrukrud reported they are winterizing the park & cemetery and getting equipment ready for the winter; Phase I is at substantial completion and will start a punch list; Phase II is working on sewer, sidewalks, and landscaping; Water crew is checking valves and flushing hydrants; There was a fire at the Transfer Station last month, working with insurance company on that; Looking at numbers for 3rd Street; Golf Course is closed for the season.
Old Business:
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER NELSON, to approve Ordinance No. 11-26-100, An Ordinance Establishing the “Equal Pay Program” For Payment of Monthly Utilities Provided by The Town of Lusk, on third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DICKSON to approve Ordinance No. 9-10-100, An Ordinance Amending Existing Ordinance No. 9-10-100, To Prohibit Roosters Within the Town Limits of The Town of Lusk, on second reading. MOTION CARRIED.
New Business:
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER NELSON, to approve livestock permit renewal for Ty Thompson. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DICKSON, to approve the Wyoming Community Distribution funds of $5,651.69 for Northside Park Improvements. Todd Skrukrud will work with his crew and the Police Department to determine the use of the funds.
COUNCIL MEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER, to approve Ordinance No. 13-15-120, An Ordinance Amending Existing Ordinance No. 13-15-120 To Increase the Building Permit Fee, on first reading. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve Ordinance No. 11-15-410, An Ordinance Amending Existing Ordinance No. 11-15-410 Which Establishes Amended Sewer Rates to Consumers Utilizing the Sewer System of the Town of Lusk, on first reading. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEMBER DICKSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER, to approve Ordinance No. 11-20-740, An Ordinance Amending Existing Ordinance No. 11-20-740, As Amended, Establishing Water Usage Rates, on first reading. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve Resolution No. 22-16, A Resolution Establishing an Administration Procurement Policy to be Followed by the Governing Body of the Town of Lusk. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DICKSON, to approve Resolution No. 22-17, A Resolution Establishing a Conflict-of-Interest Policy to be Followed in the Administration of Town Business by the Governing Body of the Town of Lusk. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Lytle asked for a motion to move into executive session.
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to move into executive session for contracts at 5:33 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
The Council reconvened into regular session at 6:08 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DICKSON, to approve a Lease Agreement with MP Nextlevel, LLC for two lots at the business park. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEMBER DICKSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER, to approve an amendment to the Lease Agreement with Central Wyoming College, WyomingPBS, with metes and bounds from GPS with Todd. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER NELSON, to terminate the contract with Golf Course Superintendent, affective immediately at receipt of letter. MOTION CARRIED.
The next regular Council meeting will be Tuesday November 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:19 p.m.
Douglas E. Lytle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Desirae Matthews-LeLeux, Clerk/Treasurer
Public Notice No. 5842. Published in The Lusk Herald on October 12, 2022.
