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Wyoming council approves grants, park design, IT purchases and sewer repairs; multiple motions pass unanimously
Summary
At its Oct. 6 meeting the Wyoming City Council approved a set of resolutions and contract awards covering tree commission bylaws, a FEMA firefighter wellness grant, extrication equipment, Marquette Park design, IT work and sewer repairs; council excused two members earlier in the meeting.
The Wyoming City Council on Oct. 6 approved a package of resolutions and contract actions covering public-safety equipment, park design, IT services and wastewater repairs.
Council members voted to approve amended bylaws for the Wyoming Tree Commission; accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fund fitness equipment and a wellness program for the fire department; purchase two sets of vehicular extrication equipment; contract for design and bid documents for phase 1 of Marquette Park; authorize IT change notice work and short-term IT staff augmentation; approve purchase and future purchases of Cradlepoint routers; approve a replacement transaction drawer and audio system for the treasurer’s drive-through window; buy a new graphics printer/cutter and two trailer-mounted arrow boards; and accept proposals and award a coating contract related to wastewater treatment plant and sewer inspections and repairs.
FEMA firefighter grant: John (staff member) said the Assistance to Firefighters Grant would cover 90% of the cost of new fitness equipment for four stations and establishment of a wellness and injury-prevention program, with a 10% city match. "This is a grant that would cover 90% of the cost of new fitness equipment for the 4 fire stations," he said. The council approved acceptance of the grant by roll call.
Marquette Park phase 1: The council accepted a proposal from MCSA Group to prepare design plans and bid documents for trail improvements along Plaster Creek, an expanded dog park, a restroom, a sledding hill and a shelter. Staff said design work would start this fall, the city would go out to bid later this winter and construction would be scheduled for next year. The contract award covers the engineering/design phase only.
IT and equipment purchases: The council approved a change notice for IT project management work with DuPoint to set up a project-management office and continuation of short-term IT augmentation with Trace3 and Atlas Coast Consulting for projects such as Windows upgrades and Wi‑Fi modernization. The council also authorized purchase of additional Cradlepoint routers for inspection vehicles and utility plants; staff said the city received substantial credit toward prior Cradlepoint purchases and is buying additional units now.
Public works and wastewater projects: The council approved a proposal to install a cured-in-place liner in a 10‑inch sanitary line that has experienced slow flow. Staff said the lining approach was far less costly than open-cut replacement; including contingency, the lining work is roughly a $100,000 project. The council also extended pricing for large-diameter sanitary sewer inspection services (estimated $385,000 of inspections) and awarded a roughly $60,000 coating contract for the wastewater treatment plant main building lower level.
Other actions: The council approved purchase of two sets of extrication equipment (replacement of a 2012 gas-powered set and a second set for the new first fire station), a graphics printer/cutter for city signs and vehicle graphics, two trailer-mounted arrow boards for traffic control, and a replacement transaction drawer for the treasurer’s drive-through.
All motions announced at the meeting were approved by roll call. The meeting record shows the council excused the absence of Council members Hill and De Krieger earlier in the session.
Votes at a glance (motions, movers, seconds, outcome):
- Approve amended bylaws of the Wyoming Tree Commission — Motion by Arnois; support by Brethauer; outcome: approved (roll call: Arnois yes; Brethauer yes; Postma yes; Hosler yes; Posler yes; Mayor Vanderwood yes).
- Accept FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (fitness/wellness program) — Motion by Postma; support by Posler; outcome: approved (roll call: Postma yes; Posler yes; Hosler yes; Arnois yes; Brethauer yes; Mayor Vanderwood yes).
- Purchase two sets of extrication ("jaws of life") equipment — Motion by Postma; support by Posler; outcome: approved (roll call: Postma yes; Posler yes; Arnois yes; Brethauer yes; Hosler yes; Mayor Vanderwood yes).
- Award professional services for Marquette Park Phase 1 to MCSA Group (design/bid documents) — Motion by Arnois; support by Brethauer; outcome: approved (roll call: Arnois yes; Brethauer yes; Postma yes; Hosler yes; Posler yes; Mayor Vanderwood yes).
- IT change notice #1 (project management office) and IT staff augmentation continuation — Motion by Brethauer; support by Postma; outcome: approved (roll call: Brethauer yes; Postma yes; Arnois yes; Hosler yes; Posler yes; Mayor Vanderwood yes).
- Concur with purchase of additional Cradlepoint routers — Motion by Brethauer; support by Postma; outcome: approved (roll call as above).
- Purchase and installation of replacement transaction drawer and audio system for the treasurer’s drive-through — Motion by Posler; support by Arnois; outcome: approved (roll call: Posler yes; Arnois yes; Brethauer yes; Postma yes; Hosler yes; Mayor Vanderwood yes).
- Purchase graphics printer/cutter and two trailer-mounted lighted arrow boards — Motion by Brethauer; support by Posler; outcome: approved (roll call: Brethauer yes; Posler yes; Postma yes; Arnois yes; Hosler yes; Mayor Vanderwood yes).
- Accept proposal for drain line repair (10-inch sanitary line lining), extend bid for large-diameter sanitary sewer inspection/assessment, and award coating project at wastewater treatment plant main building — Motion by Postma; support by Posler; outcome: approved (roll call: Postma yes; Posler yes; Arnois yes; Brethauer yes; Hosler yes; Mayor Vanderwood yes).
Why it matters: The votes fund safety equipment and park improvements, advance critical IT and infrastructure work, and authorize a lower-cost repair approach for a sewer line that staff said has required repeated flushing.
What’s next: Contracted design work (Marquette Park) will move to bidding; staff will implement grant-funded fitness programs once FEMA paperwork and city match are in place; sewer lining and inspection work is scheduled per contractor availability and the city’s fiscal year timing.
