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Newcastle City Council Minutes ...............................................................................................................................................
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015
Mayor James called the regular meeting of
Monday, August 3, 2015 to order at 7:00 p.m.
In attendance were: Steve Ladwig, Mayor Greg
James, Linda Hunt, Roger Hespe, Don Steveson,
and Todd Quigley. Absent: Kara Sweet. Also
present Department Heads: Engineer Robert
Hartley, City Clerk/Treasurer Brunner, Attorney
Jim Peck and Police Chief Owens.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Linda Hunt moved
and Roger Hespe seconded to approve the
Agenda for Monday, August 3, 2015. MOTION
CARRIED.
Roger Hespe moved and Linda Hunt sec-
onded to approve the Minutes for the July 20,
2015 Regular Meeting and the Executive Session
Minutes from July 20, 2015. MOTION CARRIED.
NOMINATIONS FOR RECOGNITION: None
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION: Mayor
James read a Certificate of Recognition to Dale
Comer and Nora Weeg for removal of an old
house and current improvements to their house
and driveway. They were not in attendance for
their certificate.
CITIZEN'S BUSINESS - IN WRITING: None
CITIZEN'S BUSINESS - VERBAL - 1.
Newcastle Police Chief Jim Owens and Weston
County Sheriff Bryan Colvard gave a marijuana
education presentation. Their goal, along with the
Daniels Foundation, is to simply educate every
citizen of Wyoming so that people truly under-
stand what effects would take place if marijuana
was legalized in Wyoming. There is a referen-
dum to pass medical marijuana that may come
before the Wyoming legislature in 2016. The
Daniel's Foundation is willing to put up $250,000
per year for the next 2 years to help with educat-
ing citizens. Chief Owens and Sheriff Colvard
requested that the Council consider passing
a Statement of Support for the "Get Informed
Wyoming" educational movement. Mayor James
reminded Council that if the Council decided to
pass the Statement of Support it does not state
that the Newcastle City Council opposes/or is in
favor of the legalization of the sale of marijuana.
WASCOP (Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and
Chiefs of Police) is supporting this education
effort as well. Mayor James polled the Council to
see if they were in the support of the Statement
of Support for Education. Linda Hunt moved
and Todd Quigley seconded to authorize Mayor
James to sign the Statement of Support for
Education about the use of marijuana. MOTION
CARRIED unanimously.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS: - 1. Mayor
James read RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES
2015, A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
PRESERVING THE HISTORIC NAME OF
DEVIL'S TOWER. Roger Hespe moved and
Linda Hunt seconded to approve RESOLUTION
NO 11, SERIES 2015 as read. MOTION
CARRIED. 2. Mayor James read a request from
Weston County for an agreement with the county
to allow the county use of the City landfill for
a payment of $20,000 for the FY 2015-16. No
action was taken.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Police Chief Jim Owens - 1. Gave the Activity
Report for July. 2. He will be in Cheyenne August
13, 2015 for licensing and board training. 3. He
will be on vacation from August 16-22.4. He
requested a Police Committee immediately after
the evenings meeting.
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor James stopped the regu-
lar meeting to hold a public hearing regarding
the State Loan Funding for Water Project 2015.
Engineer Hartley responded that the public
hearing was to take public comment of the likeli-
hood that the water rates would increase to pay
the loan for Water Project 2015. He added that
those rate increases were already figured "into"
the rate increase being addressed by Ordinance
No. 11, SERIES 2015 that was up for third and
final consideration at this evening's meeting.
Mayor James asked twice if there was any public
comment. There was no public comment. Mayor
James returned the meeting to its regular ses-
sion.
City Clerk/Treasurer- 1. Reported on the
annual Wyoming Community Gas Community
Funds will be significantly higher this year than
previous years. Part of this is due to an error in
computation for the 2014 funds. The amount that
will be presented to the City for a "community
project" is $4,172.58 which is nearly twice the
normal yearly amount. Linda Hunt moved that
the funds be used for 4 expanded metal tables
at the ball fields, seconded by Don Steveson.
MOTION CARRIED. 2. Treasurer Brunner
read a letter from Todd Bennington requesting
to be appointed as a City representative to the
Weston County Travel Commission. He would
fulfill the seat vacated by Val Cook until 6/30/16. Cheyenne at the Water Development Office with $422.00; B&K Cleaning, city hall cleaning,
Roger Hespe moved and Linda Hunt seconded a consultant engineering firm for Well #5. The $360.50; BH Power, electricity, $12,191.18; BCBS
to approve the appointment as read. MOTION siting process for that well has been completed of WY, employee health insurance, $33,433.72;
CARRIED. 3. Treasurer Brunner related informs- with two possible sites a little bit west and north Bryand Streeter, airport wages, $1158.75;Bullseye
tion regarding a conference next year in Canada of Well #1. Now the process of acquiring ease- Promotions, books printed, $93.40;Centurylink,
for the "Newcastle's of the World". 4. She ments has begun. The State of WY will be doing monthly E911 maintenance, $958.74; City of
reported that John Canfield, of Trident Energy the work and the City (in conjunction with the Newcastle, WA/SW/GA, $403.71; CLT Flooring,
Services who works with the State Energy Office, City Attorney) has requested that those ease- foyer repairs, $1196.21; Croell Redi-Mix, con-
did an energy audit of the furnace and lighting in ments be such that they can be converted into crete, $438.75; Derek's Field Service, equipment .
City Hall as well as the lighting at the City Shop "permanent easements". Once the well is drilled repairs, $5268.20; Eddies Truck, serpentine belt, .
complex. Treasurer Brunner is working on apply- and "comes in" good the City will basically "buy" $53.99; Farnsworth Services, lift compacter/
ing for an energy grant up to $20,000 per year the well from the State. Until that time the State landfill, $414.00; Fisher Sand & Gravel, WY
to replace the aged furnaces and upgrade the bears all the costs. He expects that the well will base course J, $3663.91; James Peck, attorney
lighting throughout the City buildings. All of the be "spudded in" sometime in January. 4. Crews retainer, $2800.00; MasterCard, travel, supplies, .
upgrades should result in significant energy and finished the water line on Stampede Street, $1339.95; Neve's, vest, $621.80; Newcastle
cost savings for the City. control stations and the new drop pipe in Well Ambulance, monthly service, $8333.33;
City Attorney Jim Peck - read 1. #3. 5. The old steel line has been replaced on Newcastle Extinguisher, recharges/new equip-
ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES 2015 AN West Wolcott; when this is completed they will ment, $1458.81; Petty Cash, title for trailer,
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-19(a) do the same thing on East Wolcott; 5. Two water $15.00; Pinnacle Bank, annual lease to purchase .
AND (b) OF ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 26 OF breaks took place on Third Avenue. He will be payment/garbage truck, $55,915.76; Postmaster,
THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF THE CITY OF working on getting grant funding to replace all of postage, $273.40; Powder River Energy, elec-
NEWCASTLE, WYOMING 1961 TO INCREASE the water lines on Third Avenue. 6. BNSF had tricity, $246.18; R. Douglas Dumbrill, judge
WATER RATES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN a derailment down by Dewey and wants to bring services, $1086.24; Renegade Paint, remove
EFFECTIVFE DATE. Linda moved and Don the derailed coal to the City Landfill; it will provide decals, $365.00; RT Communications, telephone, -
Steveson seconded to approve ORDINANCE extra unanticipated revenue to the landfill. $1219.85;Schaefer Systems, 100 garbage cans,
NO.11, SERIES 2015 on third and final reading. Standing Committee Reports - None. 6398.00;SourceGas, natural gas, $246.33; TOP
MOTION CARRIED. 5. Read ORDINANCE NO. Linda Hunt moved and Todd Quigley second- Office, PD copy chg, $87.50; Valli Info, mainte- ,
12, SERIES 2015, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ed to pay claims dated August 3, 2015. MOTION nance/credit cards, $150.00; WAMCAT, member-
SECTION 26-33(a)(1) OF ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER CARRIED. ships, $195.00; Weston Co. Treasurer, airport
26 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF THE Mayor James asked Attorney Peck to ver- expense/LEC utilities, $2854.79; WASCOP, mem-
CITY OF NEWCASTLE, WYOMING 1961 TO bally review the purchase contract with Pierce berships, $150.00; WY Dept. of Transportation,
INCREASE SEWER RATES, AND PROVIDING Manufacturing that had been provided to the plates/trailer, $5.00; REPAIRS: Junek's, $565.80;
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Linda Hunt Newcastle Fire Department concerning the new SUPPLIES: Butler Machinery, $2457.72; Inland
moved and Steve Ladwig seconded to approve pumper truck that the City is purchasing for the Truck, $61.56; Sheehan Mack, $1271.75;Taser
ORDINANCE NO. 12, SERIES 2015 on third and Newcastle Fire Department through grant funding International, $395.46; TEAM Lab, $440.00;
final reading. MOTION CARRIED. matched by 50% from the City Fire Department Wyoming Auto, $1037.98; WATER DEPOSIT
City Engineer Robert Hartley - 1. Related CD's in reserve. Attorney Peck reviewed several REFUND: Bob Williams, $84.22; Michael
that the McArthur and Grove intersection work items of concern. The Council decision was Starling, $151.91; Ryan/Lynette Hartman, $91.84;
is completed; storm drains are in and working, to have Attorney Peck address the contractual Shannen Wilson, $16.92; Shelley Seeking,
The crews have moved on to a patch on Grove issues with the leadership of the Fire Department $200.00; Wendy Burke, $105.72;
and Wood Street. Other work has been sus- and with the Pierce representatives.
pended because asphalt cannot be delivered Roger Hespe moved and Linda Hunt second- Greg James, Mayor
during the rally week. 2. They are grinding on ed to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. MOTION ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer, Charita
Stampede Street where the school bus traffic has CARRIED. Brunner
"shoved up" the street again; there will be a small
concrete patch. 3. He spent last Thursday in CLAIMS: Anderson Plumbing, repairs, (Publish August 13, 2015) i'
Public Notice ................................................................................................................................
WESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 !
Weston County School District #1 has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served :
under the (insert National School Lunch Program, and/or School Breakfast Program). Each school and the office of the WCSD #1 have a copy of the ~
policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. -,
The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from households whose income is at or below the lev-
els shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals !
INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES ,.
Free Meals-130% Reduced Price Meal-185%
Household Annually Monthly , Weekly Every Two Twice A Annually Monthly Weekly Every Two Twice A
Size Weeks Month Weeks Month
1 $15,301 $1,276 $295 $589 $638 $21,775 $1,815 $419 $838 $908
2 $20,709 $1,726 $399 $797 $863 $29,471 $2,456 $567 $1,134 $1,228
3 $26,117 $2,177 $503 $1,005 $1,089 $37,167 $3,098 $715 $1,430 $1,549
4 $31,525 $2,628 $607 $1,213 $1,314 $44,863 $3,739 $863 $1,726 $1,870
5 $36,933 $3,078 $711 $1,421 $1,539 $52,559 $4,380 $1,011 $2,022 $2,190 ,
6 $42,341 $3,529 $815 $1,629 $1,765 $60,255 $5,022 $1,159 $2,318 $2,511 ,
7 $47,749 $3,980 $919 $1,837 $1,990 $67,951 $5,663 $1,307 $2,614 $2,832 :
8 $53,157 $4,430 $1,023 $2,005 $2,215 $75,647 $6,304 $1,455 $2,910 $3,152
For each additional .
family member ADD $5,278 $451 $104 $208 $226 $7,696 $642 $148 $296 $321 ......
SNAP Benefits and Foster Children
Students that are in these two categories can be directly certified for free lunch and breakfast without completing a meal benefit income application.
Contact the school and they will process your request.
POWER and FDPIR
Students that are in these two categories can be certified for free lunch and breakfast, after a meal benefit income application is completed by the
adult. The adult must include the adult household member's signature and the appropriate case number.
Homeless and Runaway
Students are determined to be homeless or runaway by the school will receive free lunch and breakfast. Contact the school for more information.
Households not receiving SNAP. POWER or FDPIR benefits
Students can be eligible for free or reduced lunches and breakfasts by completing a meal benefit income application. It must include all members
of the household and their income, the last four digits of the primary adult's social security number and signature. Forms can be obtained through the
school.
Information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determiningeligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by
school or other program officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. ;
Under the provisions of the free and reduced price policy, Denise Anderson will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dis- 2
satisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal
appeal may make a request either orally or in writing to Brad LaCroix, 116 Casper Ave, Newcastle WY 82701, 307-746-4451 for a hearing on the decision.
If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. The household may now be .'
eligible for benefits if the household's income is at or below the levels shown. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used
only for purposes of determining eligibility and verifying data unless specific written consent is given.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, -,
color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, "
sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or
in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you
wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.
ascr.usded.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of
the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals
who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136
(Spanish).
(Publish August 13, 2015)
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