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November 19, 2015 -- 9
YellowBlue representative Patrick Harris sets up a demonstration of his company's energy
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as Harris explains how the products conserve energy, save money and allow homeowners
to live more comfortably. (Bob Bonnar/NLJ)
DeAnna Kay, Riata Little, and Matt Jones,
Field Representatives for U.S. Senators Michael
.Enzi and John Barrasso and Congresswoman
• Cynthia Lummis are scheduled to!hold ,"O;ffice,
i Hours" in Upton and Newcastle later this month.
The trio will be at the Upton Library from
1:00 to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 20, and
,they will make their way to Newcastle later that
afternoon and be available from 4:00 to 5:00
p.m. at the Weston County Library.
: Area residents are encouraged to come to
discuss issues or views, questions or concerns
regarding the federal government. These com-
ments and concerns will be relayed to Senator
EnzL Senator Barrasso and Congresswoman
Lummis. ....
Residents who are unable to atterid at that
time, but would like information or assistance,
are asked fo contact Senator Enzi's Gillette office
at 307-682-6268, Senator Barrasso's Casper
office at 307-261-6413 or Congresswoman
Lummis' Sheridan office at 307-673-4608.
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staff development meetings and
other functions.
, "The one thing that I just
• want to share, and several of us
. from the [Upton] Chamber of
Commerce have talked about it,
.at the school district we really
.utilize the south space ... In the
last few years I've rented it for
the school at least six times. I
like the idea of having what I
would call a really nice space.
Carpeted is a lot better than a
concrete surface or a gym space
for some of the events that
we have .... " she said, citing
.the kitchen, sound system, and
good acoustics as among that
features the district appreciates.
Mayor Upton noted,
for those in attendance, that
a current draft plan has the
chamber of commerce occu-
pying the building's east and
south, city hall in the building's
east side, and the police depart-
ment occupying the west.
Councilmember Watt
seemed amenable to keeping
the carpeted area mentioned by
Stephens, saying it was the area
most often rented. Replicating
the conference area elsewhere
in the building was discussed,
though acoustics were a matter
of concern.
Deputy Clerk Millar recalled
that the building's gym flooring
is its most expensive feature
and that she would hate to see
any plan that compromised it.
The gym space is often used by
local church groups and youth,
she said, and she wondered
about the possibility of some
kind of rollout flooring that
might facilitate multiple use.
Upton said that he appreci-
ated everyone's input and that
a walk through between town
officials and the contractor will
be arranged in order to gain
further ideas, options and cost
figures.
In response to a couple of
questions and statements from
members of the public, Upton
explained the town is "trying to
get ahead of the game, trying
to get where [we] can keep a
balanced budget, to where [our]
reserves aren't depleting."
"It's going to take some
thinking and planning to be
able to do that," he continued.
"It's just not looking good,
funding wise, from the state."
Another workshop to
address the issue was sched-
uled for 6:30 p.m. before the
council's next regular meeting
on Dec. 8.
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Best Little Tidbits
Other items addressed at the Nov. I0 meeting of the Upton Town Council included the
following
• Cort Cundy of C.W. Waste appeared
before the council to report that his waste
collection service has only encountered a few
issues surrounding the use of the city's new
garbage cans and new solid waste collection
rules. He said he believes that existing city ordi-
nances already address most of the issues, and
he and City Superintendent Mark Lindstrom
have discussed putting stickers on cans in order
to communicate to those in non-compliance
:" why their garbage isn't being picked up. Cundy
said he would continue to look into recycling
options for the town if that's the council's will.
and Mayor Upton requested he pursue the issue.
"Recycling's not free, unfortunately," Cundy
observed.
The establishment of a fee structure for
the pickup of a second garbage can was also
discussed.
Mayor Upton later stated he will work with
city officials to come up with a specific figure
for those individuals seeking collection of a
second can to be presented to the council next
month.
• Per Upton Economic Development Board
Director Ray Norris' request, the council voted
to authorize a resolution in support of the grant
application for themulti-use structure planned
for Upton City Park. Norris reported the grant
writer is nearly halfway complete and hoped to
have it finished by the December deadline.
• A hearing was held regarding the town's
proposed vacation of portions of Cedar Street.
No comment or objection was heard from the
public. A vote on the matter is planned for the
council's December meeting. It was determined
that two councilmembers will abstain from any
vote taken due to a conflict of interest stemming
from owning property on the street.
• The Upton Police Department reported
three calls related to domestic disputes, two
to assault and battery, and ten to instances of
dogs-at-large last month.
• Upton Volunteer Fire Department Chief
John Strong reported he will be able to obtain a
1992 firetruck from the state for under $2,000.
Strong cautioned it will not be able to function
as the department's main engine but will help
out in the interim until grants and matching
funds can be obtained for the purchase of a
better truck. He said he believes the vehicle
might be delivered this week.
• Mark Lindstrom reported to the council
that the town's current abatement push is going
fairly well with a couple of homes scheduled to
be taken down before the end of the year and a
number of people getting in touch to inform the
town about their property cleanup plans.
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