Public Notice No. 10502

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF WHEATLAND A special meeting and a public hearing of the Council for the Town of Wheatland

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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF WHEATLAND A special meeting and a public hearing of the Council for the Town of Wheatland, Platte County, and State of Wyoming was held at Town Hall on June 18, 2019 pursuant to the law.  Mayor Graves called the Budget Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m.  Clerk Wright presented changes to the 2019/2020 Budget.  The Budget Hearing was adjourned and Mayor Graves called the Special Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  The following were present at roll call: Mayor Graves, Councilmen Schindler, Ashenhurst, Britz and Madsen via speaker phone.  Attorney Doug Weaver and Clerk/Treasurer Candy Wright were also present.  Mayor Graves presented the agenda to Council for approval.  Councilman Madsen motioned, seconded by Councilman Schindler, to add an executive session and accept the agenda as amended.  Motion passed 4-0.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Mayor Graves presented, for third and final reading, Ordinance 821 An Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Visionary Communications, Inc. on behalf of itself and its operating affiliates to operate and maintain a Hardwire Telecommunications System in the Town of Wheatland, Wyoming.  Councilman Madsen motioned, seconded by Councilman Britz, to table Ordinance 821 until additional information is received.  Motion passed 4-0.  Mayor Graves presented, for second reading, Ordinance 822 An Ordinance Establishing Fees for After Hours Call-Outs and Meter Tampering.  Councilman Britz motioned, seconded by Councilman Ashenhurst to approve Ordinance 822 on second reading.  Attorney Weaver presented changes and additions to the Ordinance.  Councilman Britz motioned, seconded by Councilman Ashenhurst, to amend the motion to approve Ordinance 822 with the changes presented by Counsel.  Motion passed 4-0.  NEW BUSINESS:  Mayor Graves presented Resolution 3-2019 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for Federal Funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program Administered by the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the Town of Wheatland for the Purpose of Updating the Current Wheatland Pathway Plan.  Councilman Ashenhurst motioned, seconded by Councilman Schindler, to approve Resolution 3-2019. Motion passed 4-0.  Mayor Graves presented the 2019/2020 budget to the Council.  Discussion was held on the changes discussed during the Budget Hearing.  Councilman Britz motioned, seconded by Councilman Madsen, to adopt the 2019/2020 budget and resolution as amended.  Motion passed 4-0.     The budget resolution follows in its entirety:  
RESOLUTION 4-2019
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO DEFRAY ALL THE NECESSARY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE TOWN OF WHEATLAND, WYOMING SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS OF SUCH APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2019 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
BUDGET
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
Section 1:  It is estimated that the total amount of revenues that will be collected by the Town of Wheatland, Wyoming during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 are in the amount of $17,270,056.97.
REVENUES
    GENERAL FUND
        Property Taxes        $       320,000.00
        Licenses                     145,000.00
        State Shared Revenues              3,299,352.00
        Charges for Services                   25,000.00
        Miscellaneous Revenue                   73,140.00
        Fund Transfer/Cash Reserves               16,801.40
        State & Federal Grants                   17,500.00
                Sub-Total    $    3,896,793.40

    ELECTRIC FUND            $    4,245,000.00
    SANITATION FUND                     750,000.00
    WATER FUND                         650,000.00
    SEWER FUND                         360,000.00
                Sub-Total    $    6,005,000.00
    SEVERANCE TAX FUND
        State Revenue/Interest        $       134,000.00

        Cash Reserves                     337,565.88
        State & Federal Grants              6,384,697.69
                Sub-Total          6,856,263.57

    SPECIAL PURPOSE EXCISE TAX        $       492,000.00
                             492,000.00

    CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND                       20,000.00
                Sub-Total    $         20,000.00
        TOTAL REVENUES        $  17,270,056.97
Section 2: That there is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the Town of Wheatland not otherwise appropriated the following sums of money for the respective purposes of defraying all necessary expenses and liabilities of the Town of Wheatland for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.
EXPENDITURES
    GENERAL FUND
        Administration        $    1,938,093.73
        Airport                         2,000.00
        Building Inspector/Planner             147,315.36
        Emergency Management                     2,400.00
        Fire Department                   86,240.24
        Motor Pool                     211,350.82
        Cemetery Department                 120,205.53
        Parks Department                 278,996.49
        Police Department                 645,105.08
        Street Department                 522,810.40
                Sub-Total    $    3,954,517.65
    ELECTRIC FUND            $    4,054,010.40
    SANITATION FUND                     698,400.45
    WATER FUND                         333,247.45
    SEWER FUND                         331,247.45
                Sub-Total    $    5,416,905.75

    OPTIONAL 1% SALES FUND        $       530,370.00
                Sub-Total    $       530,370.00
    SEVERANCE TAX FUND
        Runway Reconstruction Project    $    5,350,000.00
        YO RD Water Line                     5,000.00
        #6 Well & # 4 Black Mtn. Well             704,409.46
        Wastewater Pond #1                   33,000.00
        Landfill Closure                 682,964.35
        AWOS                         5,889.76
        Pathway                       75,000.00
                Sub-Total    $    6,856,263.57
    SPECIAL PURPOSE EXCISE TAX        $       492,000.00
                    $       492,000.00
            
    CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND            $         20,000.00
                Sub-Total    $         20,000.00
        TOTAL EXPENDITURES    $  17,270,056.97
Adopted this 18th day of June, 2019.  S/N:  Mayor Brandon Graves Attest:  S/N:  Clerk Candy Wright
Councilman Britz motioned, seconded by Councilman Madsen, to adjourn into executive session at 8:05 p.m. for personnel issues.  Motion passed 4-0.  The executive session was adjourned and the regular meeting was reconvened.  No action was taken.  With nothing further to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.  The next regular meeting for the Town Council will be July 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. S/N:  Mayor Brandon Graves Attest:  S/N:  Clerk Candy Wright
 
Public Notice No. 10502. To be published in the Platte County Record - Times July 3, 2019.