MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF LUSK
July 1, 2025, 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, July 1, 2025.
Council Members Present: Mayor Douglas Lytle, Council Members, Ronson Pfister, Thomas Dooper via phone, Chantry Filener joined the meeting at 5:43pm
Council Members Excused: Ty Thompson
Also Present: Attorney Dennis Meier; Todd Skrukrud, Public Works Director; Desirae Matthews-LeLeux, Clerk/Treasurer; Jacob Gordon, Chief of Police; Dawn Hall, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer; Mattie Pfister, Utility Billing Clerk; Royce Thompson, Airport Manager; Trevor Barner, Golf Course Superintendent
Shawna Glendy led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MAYOR LYTLE called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m. and asked for verbal voting.
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PFISTER, to approve the consent agenda for items three (3) through six (6). Items on consent agenda: Agenda, Bills, Payroll, Treasurer’s Report, Minutes. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT
14 County Tire- Vehicle Repair $25.00; Aflac- Payroll Deduction $655.30; Allbright’s True Value- Supplies $1,856.40; ALSCO- Mat Rental $50.32; AT&T Mobility- PD Phones/ Tablets $200.20; Black Hills Energy- Pool Gas $1,131.23; Boldon Welding & Repair LLC- Streets Equipment Repair $1,766.13; Border States Industries Inc- Electric Parts/ Supplies $196.68; Caselle Inc.- Office Support & Maintenance $1,558.00; Century Link- Phone Services $1,567.44; Communication Technologies- Fire Dept Equipment Repair $1,043.14; Connecting Point- Copier Service Contract $100.00; Doyle J. Davies- Municipal Judge $1,000.00; Decker’s Food Center- Supplies $56.50 ; Delta Dental- Employee Dental Insurance $991.15; Energy Laboratories, Inc- Water Samples $201.00; Floyd's Truck Center WY, Inc- Airport New Equipment $324,223.00; Franks Parts Company- Parts/ Supplies/ Repairs/ Fuel/Oil/ Tools/ New Equipment $2,634.30; Fyr-Tek- Ambulance Equipment Repair $1,631.42; Harberts, Michael- IT Services $5,945.00; Hawkins, Inc- Chemicals $3,431.64; HDR, Inc - TAP Grant Consultant Fees $1,559.54; Ideal Linen/ Bluffs- Parts/ Supplies $748.44; Jergenson, Doug- Monthly Wage Animal Control $1,609.17; Harrington, Joe- Utility Deposit Refund $150.78; LeLeux Enterprise, LLC- Golf Course Pro Shop $3,000.00; Local Govt. Liability Pool- Liability Renewal $17,333.00; Lumen- Phone, Long Distance $21.24; Lusk Herald- Legal Advertising/ Advertising $2,183.51; Lusk Lodging Tax Board- Lodging Tax Distribution $3,140.04; McKee, Dawn- Lifeguard Training Instruction $700.00; Meier Building- Rent $800.00; Meier Law Office- Monthly Retainer $3,000.00; Midland Implement Co- Equipment Repair/ Parts/ Supplies $1,799.59; Miles, Samantha- Per Diem – Training $102.00; Mind Your P's & Q's- Airport Fly-In Shirts $1,522.50; NCHS Skills USA- Pool Sign $2,100.00; Newman Traffic Signs- Park Signs $152.73; Niobrara Chamber of Commerce- Promotion $187.50; Niobrara County Library- Internet Service $250.00; Niobrara County Treasurer- Communications Contract /ESRI GIS Maintenance $7,611.35; Niobrara Electric Association- Utilities $46.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, Inc Scottsbluff- Irrigation Repairs $264.10; One-Call of Wyoming- Dig Tickets $54.60; Pitney Bowes Global Financial- Lease Charges $163.53; Pitney Bowes Purchase Power- Postage $541.99; Quill LLC- Office Supplies $136.14; Ranchers Feed and Supply- Parts/ Supplies/ Equip Repair $200.10; Scherger, Katherine- Mileage/ Per Diem- Training $314.80; Sigvartsen, Patti- PD Office Supplies $30.00; Sinclair, Pine Bluffs- Airport/ Golf Course Fuel $14,425.70; Terex USA, LLC- Electric Equipment Repairs $2,096.05; TextMyGov- Software Management $3,000.00; Bouley, Todd & Barbara- Utility Deposit Refund $42.19; Trail Motel- Football Camp Rooms $198.00; TW Enterprises- Shop Parts/ Supplies $209.95; Underground Enterprises- Transfer Station Fees $2,260.00; United Healthcare Insurance Company- Ambulance Overpayment Refund $52.95; Visionary Broadband- Internet Service $562.80; W.A.R.M. Property Insurance- Cyber/ Property Insurance $47,389.13; W.M.P.A.- Power Purchase $87,969.58; Western Medical Management, Inc- Ambulance Billing Services $1,334.81; Wyoming Depart of Transportation- PD Fuel $3,443.54; WY Dept. of Workforce Services- Worker’s Compensation $2,371.39; WY Educators Benefit Trust- Employee Insurance $32,173.17; WY First Aid and Safety Supply- Supplies $2.03; Yancey LLC- IT Services $1,637.52; Zell Heating & Cooling LLC- Ambulance Barn Maintenance $163.50. Total Vouchers $599,318.81.
Manual Checks, June 2025
Hometown Country- Shop Uniforms- Todd $400.00; Osage Lake Designs, LLC- Recreation Camp Uniforms $1,025.00; Zell Heating & Cooling LLC- Town HVAC/ Recycling Building Upgrade $13,444.00; WEX Bank- Fuel/ Oil $3,722.01; Visa 0681- IT/ Subscriptions/ Supplies/ K9/ Maint/ Repairs/ Uniforms/ Training $1,714.67; Visa 0699- Parts/ Supplies $56.54; Visa 0715- Vehicle Repair/ Parts/ Supplies/ Meals $497.57; Visa 0731- Golf Course Misc/ Equip Repair $355.07; Visa 1267- PD Subscription/ Uniforms/ Training/ Equipment/ Investigation $1,084.81; Border State Industries Inc- Electrical Line Upgrade $1,236.25; Harberts, Michael- Reissue Check #48094 $5,145.00; Matthews-LeLeux, Desirae- WAM Conference Mileage/ Per Diem $338.40; Thompson, TY- WAM Conference Mileage/ Per Diem $248.40; Circuit Court of Niobrara County- Writ of Wages, Garnishment $600.18; Wyoming Child Support- Writ of Wages, Garnishment $400.61; Chang, Steve- Rec Camp Coach Pay $450.00; Felton, Demarcus- Rec Camp Coach Pay $400.00; Neal, Lorenzo- Rec Camp Coach Pay $450.00; Norberg, Rory- Per Diem- Water Samples $24.00; Zacharias, Logan- Rec Camp Coach Pay $200.00; Skrukrud, Todd- WAM Conference Per Diem $122.00; Niobrara County School Dist- Basketball Camp $60.00; Circuit Court of Niobrara County- Circuit Court Citation $100.00; Postmaster- Utility Mailings $314.94; AVI PC Engineering Inc- Engineering Fees $40,712.30; Oftedal Construction, Inc- Contractor Payment $791,571.92; Gordon, Jacob- Per Diem- Training $152.00; Hickory Creek Catering- Rec Camps Catering $390.00; Owren, Jay- Per Diem- Training $152.00; Swisher, Amy- Rec Volleyball Camp Coach Pay $1,395.00; Northway, Dan- HVAC Electrical Work $1,315.00; Torrington Sod Farms- Golf Course Sod $4,065.00; AVI PC Engineering Inc- Engineering Fees $822.70; Circuit Court of Niobrara County- Writ of Wages, Garnishment $612.04; Wyoming Child Support- Writ of Wages, Garnishment $400.61; Adaptive Resources Inc- Yearly Groundwater Sampling $4,500.00; Stryker Sales, LLC- Ambulance New Equipment $55,623.64; Boldon Diesel Services, LLC- Fire Dept Equipment Repair $8,478.77; Thompson, Kory- New Equipment $4,000.00; CPS Distributors- Golf Course Annual Plan $10,650.00; Croell Redi-Mix- Gold Course Concrete Blocks $5,406.00. Total $962,636.43.
ACH - June 2025
Lusk State Bank- Health Savings Account $6,125.07; Elevon- Office Credit Card Fees $525.18; Wyoming Retirement System- Government Contribution $27,407.99; Xpress Bill Pay- Online Bill Pay Fees $131.00; Verizon Wireless- Ambulance Phones $89.74; 941 Employers Federal Tax- Payroll FICA/FWT $13,475.90; Empower Trust- WRS 457 Retirement $100.00; 941 Employers Federal Tax- Payroll FICA/FWT $14,750.95; Empower Trust- WRS 457 Retirement $100.00; 941 Employers Federal Tax- Payroll FICA/FWT $1,997.03. Total $64,702.86.
Visitors:
Marylou Larson addressed the council with concerns regarding a neighboring property. She reported ongoing issues with neglected pet waste, stating that a large accumulation of dog feces has remained on the premises for several years. Ms. Larson cited health and sanitation risks, particularly due to two young children who frequently play in the affected yard. She also noted that the neighbors had recently acquired ducks and chickens, which raised additional concerns. Ms. Larson requested enforcement of relevant ordinances to address the situation. Mayor Lytle acknowledged that the Town has received prior complaints about the same residence. Chief Gordon confirmed that Animal Control recently visited the property, and that the residents are in the process of obtaining a permit for livestock. He will follow up with Ms. Larson regarding the matter.
Connie Starkey approached the council seeking clarification on Ordinance 8-15-100(c)(2), stating that it lacks a clear definition of hours of operation for Bar & Grill establishments. Mr. Meier explained that such operations follow restaurant license service restrictions—specifically, once food service ends, all alcohol sales must cease. Ms. Starkey requested a formal definition of "food service," noting that the local ordinance currently does not define the term. Mayor Lytle clarified that, in the absence of a local definition, state statute prevails. He added that alcohol service must end by 2:00 a.m., though the council retains authority to impose stricter limitations.
Further discussion ensued regarding the differences between retail and Bar & Grill liquor licenses, including: Presence of minors on premises, which is more restricted for retail licenses; Off-premise sales permissions; License fee structures, with Bar & Grill licenses paying the minimum and retail licenses paying the maximum; Sales ratio requirements for Bar & Grill licenses (60% food, 40% alcohol). Mayor Lytle affirmed the council's authority to audit licensee sales figures to ensure compliance. Ms. Starkey emphasized the importance of protecting the community’s youth and called for consistent and equitable enforcement across all license types.
During this discussion, Shawna Glendy from Legends Bar & Grill was granted permission to speak regarding a prior incident involving minors on the premises after food service had ceased. Ms. Glendy stated it was a training issue and that the waitstaff had since been advised accordingly. Ms. Starkey reiterated the need for a clearly defined "food service" standard and expressed a desire for fairness among license holders. Mr. Meier will draft revisions to the ordinance to include Bar & Grill licenses.
Department Updates:
Department Updates were given by Chief Gordon, Royce Thompson, Trevor Barner, Desi LeLeux, and Todd Skrukrud. Thompson reported that the airport snowplow has arrived and is waiting for the blades and stickers. He reminded everyone that the Fly-In is July 19th beginning at 7:00am. LeLeux reported that the TAP Grant application is due by July 15th. USDA did a site visit with their state director. The Lusk Safe Pathways Phase I Construction Project has a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 16th at 2:00pm with the bid opening on July 29th.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PFISTER to approve the temporary open container permit for Legend of Rawhide. Chief Godon asked about the parameters of the length of the parade. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve the new livestock permit for William and Rachel Walker for chickens. There was one signature missing but Skrukrud explained that it is a vacant lot and the owner isn’t reachable. He does not feel there would be any issue. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve Charter Ordinance 1-1004, An Ordinance Providing for the Appropriations of Money to Defray all the Necessary Expenses and Liabilities of the Town of Lusk, Wyoming, Specifying the Objects, Purposes and Amounts of Such Appropriations and Fixing the Same as the Appropriations for the Year Ending June 30, 2026. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0
COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER to approve Resolution No 25-07, A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for Federal Funding Through the Transportation Alternatives Program Administered by the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the Town of Lusk for the Purpose of the Lusk Safe Pathways Phase II Project, in the amount of $115,603.93. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0
COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER, to approve Resolution No 25-08, A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and the Town Clerk of the Town of Lusk to Execute, on Behalf of the Town, that Certain “Communication/ 911/ Dispatch Services Operations Agreement.” MOTION CARRIED. 4-0
COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER, to move into executive session at 5:58 pm for personnel. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0
The council reconvened into regular session at 6:32 pm.
The next regular council meeting will be on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Douglas E. Lytle, Mayor
ATTEST: Desirae Matthews-LeLeux, Clerk/Treasurer
Public Notice No. 6267 published in The Lusk Herald on July 16, 2025.
