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Powell council approves routine bills, park open‑container waiver and several contracts, including Motorola recording system
Summary
Powell City Council approved routine administrative items including bills and claims, a park open‑container waiver for summer events, a helicopter landing for a mass‑casualty drill and several contracts at its April 17 meeting.
Powell City Council approved a package of routine administrative items and contracts during its April 17 meeting, taking separate voice votes on each item.
The council approved bills and claims in the amount of $444,483.51 and accepted the minutes of the council’s March 17 meeting.
A resolution (Resolution No. 12025) approving a waiver of the city’s open‑container rules for three scheduled summer park events — July 11, Aug. 1 and Aug. 15 — passed by voice vote with no public opposition during the meeting.
Helicopter landing for mass‑casualty drill
Casey Ziegler, identified as base supervisor for First Watch, told the council the college will hold a mass‑casualty incident drill and requested permission to accommodate a landing as part of a safety briefing. The council approved a request for a helicopter landing to support the drill (dates discussed: April 22–23; council amended the schedule during the meeting to clarify the landing would occur on April 23). The motion to approve the landing passed by voice vote.
Contracts, bids and other approvals
- Inland Portable Services: The council approved an agreement for tank cleaning and inspection of the east water tower with Inland Portable Services at a cost of $3,500. Staff explained the company performs confined‑space dives inside the tank without taking it out of service.
- Aquatic center roof: Council members approved the low responsive bid from 4 Elements of Casper, Wyoming, for a fluid‑applied roof system with a 20‑year warranty for $93,000. Staff noted $200,000 had been budgeted for the project and that 4 Elements included a 30‑year warranty as an alternate for $138,000; staff recommended the 20‑year option because 30‑year coverage had not been solicited in the bid specifications.
- Motorola Solutions / NICE radio system: The council approved a service and maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions for the NICE radio recording/monitoring package used by the police department. Attorneys reviewed contract language prior to approval, staff said.
- Stonecrest Subdivision: The final plat for Stonecrest Subdivision was approved and signatures authorized.
- Ordinances: Ordinance No. 2‑20‑25 was approved on third and final reading and signatures authorized. Ordinance No. 3‑20‑25 was approved on first reading and will return for subsequent readings as required.
Votes and procedure
Most votes were conducted by motion, second and unanimous voice vote; the transcript records the outcome as “Aye” and “Motion carried” with no roll‑call tallies recorded in the minutes for each item.
Speakers and attributions
- Casey Ziegler, base supervisor for First Watch, described the helicopter use for the mass‑casualty drill.
- Ty McConnell, identified as superintendent of the water department, was present to answer questions about the tank‑cleaning agreement.
- Staff explained the roof bid tabulation, warranty options and the $200,000 budget line for the aquatic roof.
Ending
Council members approved the listed routine and contract items and indicated additional administrative items would return under separate agenda entries when necessary.
