Present:  Mayor Don Aullman.  Councilmembers:  Todd Luthi, Jim Bartleson and Lorell Woolley.  Clerk Joan Jensen.

Mayor Aullman called the meeting to order and welcomed an audience that was filled to capacity.  Mayor Aullman asked Mr. Hoopes to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mayor Aullman called for approval of the previous read minutes of the January 13^th, 2010 meeting.  Councilman Luthi made the motion to approve the minutes.  Councilman Woolley seconded the motion.

Chief Turner from the Thayne Fire Department was first on the agenda.  Chief Turner introduced Frank Cancellieri to the council and presented his resume to the council for them to review.  The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department would like to add Frank to their department as a training officer.  Frank is above the age limit but they would like to have him as a training officer.   Frank is well accredited and has a lot of experience in training.  Councilman Bartleson asked if inducting him as a fireman would cause problems with the fire department policy.  Chief Turner responded that the current fireman think that he would be an asset to the fire department.  Councilman Bartleson made the motion to use Frank Cancellieri as a training officer.  Councilman Luthi seconded the motion.   Chief Turner reported that the costs for the uniforms are going to be quite a bit more than he anticipated because of the badges and pins.  He will report back to the council when he gets the correct prices.  The fire department has reviewed the drug policy and was in agreement with the procedures.

The advertised public hearing for the Holdaway School was next on the agenda.  Mayor Aullman explained to the audience that the Town of Thayne was considering applying for a grant to help them refurbish the old school into a civic center for the town.  Mayor Aullman also informed the interested entities that wanted to use the school that the Town of Thayne would have to charge per square foot for the space they used.  The Town of Thayne could not take on this project without making sure that we had enough money in rent to help pay for operating expenses.   The Town of Thayne will use the gym for their recreation programs but will offer it to be used for other programs as well.  Mayor Aullman then opened the floor for public input.

Representatives from “Friends of the Library” expressed their concern that they needed a larger library.  Claudia informed all those in attendance that the Town of Thayne was letting them use their council chambers twice a week for story time.  Claudia also expressed her opinion that the old school would be a perfect place for a library.  They could move into the existing library which would more than double their space and they would be in a central location in the town where people could walk to it.  Claudia explained that last year they had 20,358 patrons come through their doors.    Maradie stated that there were at least eighteen children attending story time each week.  With larger facilities they would be able to offer more programs.

Ken Dana asked if it would be feasible to move the fire department into the old school.  Mayor Aullman stated that he hated to put emergency services where children will be. 

The Lincoln Unita Child Development expressed their desire to move their center into the old school.  Kay Gogol stated that they do a lot of things with the library and it would be wonderful to have a central location where they could do calibration with the different entities.  Kay stated that they have been cited by the fire marshal for not having enough room for their programs and storage.  She explained to the council that they have long waiting lists and are unable to service all the people that come into the center.  They have 1,600 square feet that they are using with the existing building and would like to at least double their size.  Kay explained that they do a lot of programs with community service agencies and it would be great to have a place to meet with parents in a more isolated area for privacy issues.  They would also be able to offer more programs such as "Sensible Nutrition" and etc to the parents.  Their program is servicing seventy one children at this time.  With the increased space, they could project enrollment up to one hundred and sixty.  They extended an invitation to the council to visit their center and see how crowded they are.

Lincoln Self Reliance addressed the council next.  Annette Eggleston provided a pamphlet to the council for them to review their programs.  They would like to use a section of the old school for their program.  Annette explained that they face major challenges with transportation of clients to the Afton facility.  They would like to have a day rehabilitation center located in Thayne in the old school.  This would serve clients Monday thru Friday.  Councilman Luthi asked if they would use the gym for their programs.  Annette explained that their programs deal with specific social and self help skills but that they would probably use the gym for some things.  Annette stated that Thayne would be a great central location for their programs. 

Questions were asked to the council regarding Lincoln County helping with the costs for the building and putting county offices in the school.  The parking lot was also discussed that it needed to be enlarged.  Mayor Aullman informed the group that we were looking at demolition of the old section of the school, except for the library, and that would help create more parking.  Council also discussed the problem of disposing of the refuge and the problems with asbestos.  Robert Hood, representative from Sunrise Engineering, reported that a lot of the asbestos has been removed but that he was researching this for the town and demo costs.  Questions were asked regarding a time line for this project.  Mayor Aullman stated that the Town of Thayne would have to receive a grant from the Wyoming Business Council in order to make this project happen.  If we are successful in obtaining a grant we would hope to have the school ready for occupancy in a year from grant approval.  

Mayor Aullman asked for approval of Resolution 2010-1 in authorizing the Town of Thayne to apply for a grant with the Wyoming Business Council, Business Ready Community Grant.  This grant will assist the town in financing this project.  Councilman Bartleson made the motion to apply for this grant.  Councilman Woolley seconded the motion. 

Liquor License renewal for Dad’s Bar was approved in a motion made by Councilman Bartleson.  Councilman Luthi seconded the motion.

Liquor License renewal for Pine's Bar was approved in a motion made by Councilman Luthi pending they are current with their LLC filings with the State of Wyoming.  Councilman Woolley seconded the motion.

Planning and Zoning presented two building permits for the council approval; a sign permit for Curtis Haderlie and an addition to the Valley Market.  Mayor Aullman commented that he had reviewed the plans for Valley Market and that it met all the town’s requirements.  Councilman Bartleson made the motion to approve the building permits.  Councilman Luthi seconded the motion.

Robert Hood reported to the council that he was working with Clerk Jensen on some engineering figures for the grant for the Holdaway School.  Robert stated that they had drawn up a floor plan that included all of the three additions.  He presented a copy for the council to review.  He explained what sections would be demoed.  Robert also informed the council that the heating system for the library had been upgraded.  Council reviewed the plans and what sections each entity was interested in renting.  Robert reported that if each entity paid fifty cents a square foot that the Town of Thayne would be able to pay for maintenance and operations.  Robert discussed with the council that the school had put in nomadic heating system which was a pretty good system.  Robert felt that the only downfall to this system was that there wasn’t anyone around here who worked on this kind of system.  Councilman Luthi informed Robert that he needed to check with Long Heating that was located in Jackson.  They work on these systems.  Robert also suggested that the carpet in the old school needed to be replaced.  The walls also need to be painted.  With the demolition of the old section of the school the town will need to hire an architect to help with the new facade of the building and making sure that each entity had its own entry.  Councilman Luthi suggested to Robert to have them check the trusses on the new section to make sure they meet code.

Marlow Scherbel was next on the agenda.  He reviewed his findings with the council regarding the sewer land that was in question.  His findings proved that the Town of Thayne does have a legal easement to the sewer land from Roberts Street.  His findings also proved that Deland Lainhart does not have title to any of the Town of Thayne sewer land.  A lengthy discussion followed regarding the history of the sewer land.   Councilman Bartleson made the motion to extend west boundary north along sprinkler line to a point east of Test Well #2 (2^nd test well north of gate), thence west to existing fence, then north to existing northeast corner of Lainhart property.  There will be a thirty feet easement, fifteen feet on each side of centerline from Roberts Street northerly.    Councilman Luthi seconded the motion.    Surveyor Scherbel also informed the council of some other discrepancies that need to be addressed by the Town of Thayne regarding overlaps and gaps with the sewer property.   He also recommended that the town annex in the sewer property that is not in city limits.  Surveyor Scherbel also noted that Roberts Street has not been dedicated as a public road.  Council discussed that they would like him to pursue these problems and make the necessary corrections.

Fabyn Hanson reported to the council that he had reviewed our ordinances and gave a copy to each council member of violations that were done by his adjoining neighbor.  Council reviewed the violations and stated that they would contact the land owner and hear both sides of the story before they made any decisions.

Ordinance #257 regarding the fifth penny tax was approved on third reading.  Councilman Bartleson made the motion to approve the ordinance on third reading.  Councilman Woolley seconded the motion.  

Ron Coleman presented the maintenance report to the councilmember’s.  Ron suggested different things that are in the town’s new standard book that puts a lot of liability on the town.  Council asked Ron to get with Robert Hood and bring back to the council the changes that needed to be made.   Ron also reported that he had checked into OSHA requirements for a lift and that we needed controls in the cage and also on the backhoe.  Council instructed Ron to get some estimates on lifts.  Ron also suggested that the town needed a trailer to haul equipment.  Ron also suggested that the town needed a tripod and harness to make us in compliance with OSHA for sewer manholes.  Ron stated that he was certified for working in confining spaces and that we needed to get Cliff certified.  Ron will coordinate the training.

Councilman Woolley made the motion to accept the drug testing with Advantage Testing and Professional Services.  Councilman Luthi seconded the motion.

Clerk Jensen discussed the consensus grant with the councilmember’s.  Clerk Jensen will contact Councilman Titensor informing him of the project and to ask him to coordinate with the Thayne Volunteer Fire Department regarding this project.

 Employee vacation days were reviewed by the council and adopted in a motion made by Councilman Luthi.  Councilman Woolley seconded the motion.

Council reviewed the canal landscaping proposals.  Clerk Jensen will contact Mr. Barnes and work on getting a bid proposal ready.

Council reviewed the bills for payment.  Councilman Bartleson made the motion to pay the bills.  Councilman Luthi seconded the motion. 

Mayor Aullman tabled the review of the Land Development Code until the next regular council meeting.

 

General Account:

Salaries                                      11,244.80                    Valley Computer              60.00

XXX NCPERS                                  16.00                   Paperworks Plus            140.47

Insurance                                      1,813.32                    Maverik                          659.52

Wyoming Retirement                     899.06                    Hastings                           29.56

FICA                                             3,783.23                    NorMont Equip.               36.00

Lower Valley Heating                2,330.50                     Barber Shop                  777.16

Quill                                                472.53                     LVE                             1,614.74

Wy Dept of Environment             100.00                     PPS                             1,503.77

Silver Star                                    245.27                    Sewer Account:

All Star Auto                               835.12                     Salaries                        1,778.19

Luthi & Voyles                            292.50                      FICA                               363.30

Sunrise Engineering                2,880.00                    LVE                                788.07

SV Independent                          180.00                     Energy Lab                    210.00

Lincoln County Sheriff                495.00                     Thayne True Value          58.10

Paramount Supply                      499.98

Worker’s Comp                          266.35

Marsha Bagshaw                         20.76

Hunky’s Service                      1,947.64

Turf Power Products                 717.85

Brenntag                                    350.72

Thayne True Value                    117.02

Lower Valley Glass                   110.00

Thayne Snow Days                     875.00

Town of Thayne Sewer            3,532.73