LEGAL PUB

LINGLE GUIDE

June 10, 2008

1 – Affid

STATE OF WYOMING          )

COUNTY OF
GOSHEN         )

TOWN OF LINGLE                )

The Regular Meeting of the Lingle Town Council convened at 7:30 p.m., June 4, 2008 with Mayor Walter leading the pledge of allegiance.  Upon roll call, the following were present, constituting a quorum: 

                                                            Mayor:                                     Russell Walter

                                                                        Council Members:                    Dawn Gilchriest

                                                                                                                        Al Unverzagt

                                                                                                                        Della Watson

                                                                                                                        Joe Welte        

                                                                        Council Member Elect:             Tami Brown

There were also present:

Clerk/Treasurer:                       David Kendall

Town Supervisor:                     Mike Flock

Police Chief:                             Kenny Elwood

                                                            Police Officer:                           Matt Berry

                                                            Asst Fire Chief:                         Rob Unverzagt

                                                            Pool Manager:                          Terri Walford

Town Attorney:                        Greg Knudsen 

Mayor Walter welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked them for attending.        

CM Unverzagt moved to adopt the agenda with the addition of County Commissioner Hudelson under public comment.  CM Gilchriest supplied a second and the motion carried unanimously.

CM Gilchriest moved to approve the minutes of the 21 May regular council meeting as printed.  CM Welte offered a second and the measure passed without dissent.

CM Watson moved to pay the bills for $119,733.46.  CM Welte entered the second and the motion carried 5-0.  Discussion later in the meeting addressed unfinished details of the pool project and the council agreed by consensus to reduce the pool contractor’s payment by $2,000 until the items pass final inspection later this fall.

County commissioner Hudelson shared comments with the council about the consensus grant final list submitted to the SLIB as well as the county’s resolution for renewal of the 1% optional sales tax they are recommending towns adopt.

TS Flock updated the council on maintenance activities and everyone thanked him and Larry for the super job of preparing the cemetery for Memorial Day.

PC Elwood reported the holiday weekend was very quiet with no major incidents.  He also advised progress continues on town cleanup issues.

AFC Unverzagt reported the LVFD responded to three ambulance and four fire calls in May.  The department will attend the state fire convention in
Afton 11-15 June and while there, they will submit an offer to host the convention in 2013 in Lingle.

TA Knudsen briefly discussed cleanup issues and advised council members to bring any problem areas to his or PC Elwood’s attention.

PM Walford reported the first several days of pool operation experienced roughly 60 swimmers per day.  The council by consensus agreed to look into a pool cover for the main pool and a replacement cover for the smaller pool.

CT Kendall shared scheduled activities with the council for the next several weeks.

CM Unverzagt moved to approve ORDINANCE #302, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING ARTICLE 1 SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE #212 PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN RATES FOR EACH KWH OF ELECTRICITY USED, on second reading.  CM Welte voiced a second and the motion carried 5-0.

CM Welte moved to approve ORDINANCE #303, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING ARTICLE 3 SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE #212 PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN SEWER RATES, on second reading.  CM Unverzagt provided a second and the measure passed 5-0.

CM Watson moved to approve ORDINANCE #304, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE TOWN OF LINGLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1 JULY 2008 TO 30 JUNE 2009, on second reading.  CM Gilchriest supplied a second and the motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

Mayor Walter conducted the swearing in ceremony for council members Unverzagt and Brown.  A reporter from the Lingle Guide observed and took photos of the occasion.

Mayor Walter presented outgoing CM Watson with a plaque, letter from the council and town employees and her nameplate as memento of her seventeen years of outstanding service to the town and its residents.  Everyone present congratulated and thanked Della for all of her hard work and dedication on behalf of the town.

A catering permit gained approval by consensus for the Ft. Laramie Saloon for the Legion Hall on June 14.

Mayor Walter adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

SEAL

ATTEST

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   CT David
W. Kendall                                                                     Mayor Russell Walter