Thayne Wyoming Town Government

Thayne Town Council Meeting
June 11^th, 2008

Present: Mayor Don Aullman. Councilmembers: Lorell Woolley, Lindsay Spencer, Robert King, and Jim Bartleson.

Mayor Aullman called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance. Mayor Aullman asked Councilman King to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Aullman asked the council for approval of the previous read minutes of the May 14^th meeting. Councilwoman Spencer made the motion to approve the minutes. Councilman Woolley seconded the motion.

The Star Valley Arts Council was next on the agenda. Sarah Hale represented their organization. Sarah presented a picture to the Town of Thayne from the Arts Council. The arts council chose this painting as the award-winning artist for 2007-2008. Sarah introduced the artist Corina Ricks to the council. Corina informed the council that she choose the Town of Thayne to be the recipient of the painting because the town lets the Star Valley Art Guild use the building every Thursday night for painting classes. Corina felt that these classes have really helped her with her painting from going from a beginner to a professional. Council thanked her for the painting and hoped that the art guild would continue using the building for their classes.

Chief Todd Erickson represented the Thayne Volunteer Fire Department. He informed the council that the fire department hasn’t been too busy which is good for the public. The wet weather has kept the grass fires down. Chief Erickson asked Clerk Jensen to take Jay Astle and Mike Suter off of worker’s compensation. Chief Erickson also informed the council that the fire department would be willing to help cook the breakfast and do the fire works for the 4^th of July. Chief Erickson also asked the council if we had more funding in place for the new emergency services building. Mayor Aullman informed him that we were waiting for the cost estimates to come in from the architect. Mayor Aullman also assured him that the town would not be constructing this building if the county voted in a fire district. The council expressed their appreciation to Chief Erickson and the fire department for all their efforts in helping the community.

EMT’s were next on the agenda. Councilman Woolley had a letter from the EMT’s requesting the town to pay for Alan Spencer’s expenses that were incurred at the last trauma conference. After a short discussion, Councilman King made the motion to pay for Alan’s expenses. Councilman Woolley seconded the motion. Lisa reported that the painting of the garage was nearly completed. The EMT’s have July 18^th scheduled as their fundraiser movie night. Councilman Woolley wanted to discuss findings from the state audit regarding the EMT’s. Mayor Aullman tabled this until the written report was submitted from the auditors. Council discussed some of the other maintenance items that were submitted from the EMT’s for repairs on the town garage.

Planning and Zoning reported that two projects had been submitted for approval.

Terri Merica was approved for the extensions on the roof that were put on her existing rental building.
All Star Subdivision filing that is located within five miles of the Town of Thayne was approved. It will have central water and enhanced sewer systems.

Kevin Paul submitted a correction on a Platte for their subdivision. The correction was made on an existing Platte that was filed with the town. Council also discussed a correction that needed to be amended to the minutes of September 12^th, 2007. Ordinance # 246 should have included lot 4 with lots 5, 6, and 7 that were changed from AR I to C 2 Commercial. Councilwoman Spencer made the motion to accept the changes on the Platte and also Lot 4 to C2 Commercial. Councilman King seconded the motion.

Ordinance # 247 was presented to the council for the second reading. This ordinance provides for a zoning change on five acres owned by Strawberry Hills LLC and David Burnett. They would like the five acres to be changed from residential to commercial. Council discussed the copy of the covenants and restrictions that had been submitted by the landowners for the council for review. Mayor Aullman suggested that he felt the covenants and restrictions would be better as deed restrictions. Councilman King made the motion to accept Ordinance # 247 on second reading. Councilman Woolley seconded the motion.

Ordinance # 248 was presented to the council for third and final reading. Mayor Aullman asked Robert Hood from Sunrise Engineering to review this ordinance with the council. Robert explained to the council and those in attendance, that when they are asked by the developers to review plans specific for their project, that the cost for this can be passed onto the developer instead of the town. Mayor Aullman stated that the town should send the engineering firm a letter from the town requesting that this review be done. The developer should also be notified with a letter regarding this project. Clerk Jensen asked that Sunrise Engineering send some kind of cover letter with the statement so that she would be able to understand the billing statement. Councilwoman Spencer made the motion to accept Ordinance # 248 on third and final reading. Councilman Woolley seconded the motion.

Robert Hood then presented to the council an update on the sewer study that was being conducted for the town. This study will analyze the waste water system and determine the capacity of the system. This study will also make suggestions to the town regarding improvements that need to be made to the system as well as an impact fee for new developers. Sunrise is also doing a similar study regarding the water system for the town. Robert explained to the council how they are looking at water usage, kind of users, and breaking them down into commercial and residential. He explained to the council that 1/3 of the water users were commercial. They are also looking at a growth rate to be reviewed every five years. Council discussed meters, separate systems for irrigation, storage tanks, and water rights. Robert discussed DEQ requirements. He explained to the council that they would require the town to meet the current guidelines with any additional hook-on's or improvements being made to the system. The guidelines would require the Town of Thayne to add more water storage. Robert suggested that the town be looking towards putting in another storage tank. He suggested that we need to make sure that we have impact fees in place to help pay for the improvements. Sunrise Engineering will have the reports completed in the next few weeks to help the town with this analysis. Mayor Aullman suggested that we have a special meeting to go over their findings and review the information. Tyson also reviewed his findings regarding the sewer study with the council. He reviewed the different cells and what was needed to upgrade the system. The costs for equipment are still to be determined with the manufacturers. The sewer study will help the town in determining whether we can serve the new subdivisions.

Ordinance 252 regarding the annexation of Hokanson Ranch was reviewed for second reading. Jack Hale, a surrounding landowner, expressed his concerns regarding the annexation. He was concerned over what the impact would do to his surrounding ranch. He also expressed concerns regarding the ingress from the highway and the wetland issues. Dillon, a representative for Hokanson Ranch, informed Mr. Hale that they were currently working on both issues with the corresponding agencies. Mr. Hale stated that he feels there are potential problems towards their land and so he opposes this annexation. Mayor Aullman suggested that Mr. Hale meet with the owner of Hokanson Ranch and review the plans that they have for this project. He felt that a meeting between them would be beneficial to both parties. Mayor Aullman also told Mr. Hale that he would be invited to the work sessions regarding this project. Councilwoman Spencer made the motion to accept Ordinance # 252 on second reading. Councilman King seconded the motion. Dillon asked if the council would hold the third reading for this annexation on June 25^th, with the third budget hearing. Mayor Aullman stated that they typically do not do anything at these hearings other than budget. The third and final reading for the annexation of Hokanson Ranch is scheduled for July 9^th.

Miller annexation was tabled for first reading because of the applicants not getting some of the required documents into the council. Council discussed with them some of their concerns with annexation of this property.

Mr. Herd informed the council that due to some paperwork issues he did not make the June 17^th meeting with the county commissioners. He is planning on asking the town to serve eight units in his subdivision this fall. Mayor Aullman commented that the findings with the water and sewer studies that are being completed at this time would help us make this decision.

Ordinance # 249 regarding the Town’s General, Water, Fire Department, Thayne Ambulance, and Severance Funds was passed on second (2^nd) reading in a motion made by Councilman Bartleson and seconded by Councilwoman Spencer.

Ordinance # 250 regarding the Town’s Sewer funds was passed on second (2^nd) reading in a motion made by Councilman Bartleson. Councilman Woolley seconded the motion.

Ordinance # 251 providing for the Mill Levy for the Town of Thayne was passed on second (2^nd) reading in a motion made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Bartleson.

The bills were reviewed for payment. Councilman Bartleson made the motion to approve the bills. Councilman King seconded the motion.

General:

Salaries 5,540.34

Life Insurance 16.00

Retirement 691.28

Medical Insurance 1,100.00

Lincoln County Sheriff 345.00

FICA 1,839.56

Paperworks Plus 8.38

Sunrise Engineering 3,850.40

Lower Valley Energy 1,391.68

Ferguson Enterprises 2,268.77

Valley Computer 60.00

All Star Auto 162.98

Town of Afton 60.00

Anderson Signs 1,144.83

Thayne True Value 239.67

Star Valley Independent 557.50

US Bluebook 277.09

Barco Products 673.00

Silver Star 203.16

Hi Mountain Floral 89.00

PPS 515.97

Valley Market 8.78

Maverik 164.90

Maverik 62.27

Luthi & Voyles 360.00

Quill 127.71

Worker’s Compensation 190.33

Marsha Bagshaw 22.73

Don Aullman 57.60

Lantis Fireworks 1,600.00

Star Valley Chamber 2,000.00

Sewer:

Salaries 2,700.93

FICA 92.35

Lower Valley Energy 218.44

Energy Lab 278.50

Sunrise Engineering 4,130.00