June 12, 2025 Regular Meeting

The Riverside Town Council met in regular session at 6:00 pm with Mayor Leroy Stephenson presiding. Council members present were Ed Golden, Linda Brown, Lisa Lorenz and Mark Helwick. Also in attendance were Mike Tommervik, Sandy Martin, Helen Weiland, Karl Musetti, Pat Musetti, Peggy Huntley, Liz Swynarczuk, Wendy Haas, Dan Jago, Krissy McIrvin, Jillian McIrvin, Lee Ann Stephenson and Riverside Clerk/Treasurer Jana C. Cook.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Stephenson led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC HEARING-LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL:

Mayor Stephenson convened the Public Hearing at 6:02 pm.

1. Barebones, Inc.-DBA Bear Trap

2. Taylor River, LLC., DBA The Mangy Moose

There was no discussion concerning the renewal of the Barebones license. Krissy McIrvin was in attendance to answer any questions. There was a lengthy discussion about the renewal of the Taylor River license with Mike Tommervik protesting the renewal. The main concern with the Taylor River license was the business is seldom open. Mayor Stephenson said "they are not making good use of the license," but Taylor Riverside has done nothing to warrant losing the license. There was a question if Mangy Moose would be open for the Woodchoppers Jamboree. It was noted that the proper paperwork has been submitted to the state and there is nothing the town can do to make them stay open. Mayor Stephenson said the town could certainly write Taylor River a letter to reach out and learn what their plans are.

The public hearing was adjourned at 6:22 pm.

APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES:

The clerk told the council neither establishment requested 24-hour permits.

1. Barebones, Inc. DBA Bear Trap. Lorenz moved with Golden seconding to approve the renewal of the Barebones liquor license. The motion passed. This license will be valid from August 3, 2025 to August 3, 2026.

2. Taylor River LLC., DBA The Mangy Moose. Helwick moved with Brown seconding to approve the renewal of the Taylor River license. The motion passed. This license will be valid from August 3, 2025 to August 3, 2026.

MINUTES: May 8, 2025 Regular Meeting: Lorenz moved with Brown seconding to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting as presented. The motion passed.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT/BILLS: Council reviewed the financial statement and unpaid bills report for May 2025. Brown moved with Lorenz seconding to approve the financial statement and pay bills in the amount of $18,433.50. The motion passed.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Mayor Stephenson introduced Karl and Pat Musetti, Liz Swynarczuk, Sandy Martin, Peggy Huntley, Wendy Haas and Dan Jago.

REPORTS:

CCCOG: Helwick attended the last CCCOG meeting in Encampment. He said there were about 15 people there. The program centered on the new CEO at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County.

SOUTH CENTRAL WY EMSJPB: No report.

PARKS: 2025 Riverside Party Day Food, Picnic Tables, Trash Can Lids: Brown submitted a bid of $4,773.24 from Leisurecraft Holdings for 4 six foot oval picnic tables and a bid for 5 Rubbermaid Trash Can lids for $149.00 each. Lee Ann Stephenson asked if the trash can lids were bear proof. Lorenz moved with Brown seconding to approve the purchase of the picnic tables and the trash can lids. The motion passed. The clerk told the council Carbon County School District # 2 Recreation Board awarded the town $5,500.00 for the fiscal year. $4,000.00 will pay for park maintenance salaries and $1,500.00 for music at Riverside Party Day. Wendy Haas was concerned about the cottonwood trees in the park. She asked if some of the younger trees could be allowed to grow. The clerk said she has received a complaint about the smell of diesel burning the tree stumps. There was discussion about turning the old restroom building into storage.

SEWER: Mayor Stephenson said the sewer lift station is running on only one motor. The other motors are being serviced.

STREETS: Lorenz said John Anderson has been grading the streets and is doing a good job. Lorenz and Anderson will access the streets after grading and see where road base or crushed gravel is needed.

SIERRA MADRE JOINT POWERS BOARD: Lee Ann Stephenson said the board's backup generator is ready to go.

SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT: Patrol Report May 2025: The sheriff's department reported 17 hours and 40 minutes of patrol time, resulting in three traffic stops and one traffic complaint.

MOSQUITO: The clerk said mosquito fogging should begin on Monday June 16, 2025.

90 DAYS DELINQUENT: The clerk said there were no new delinquent accounts. She said she would write another letter to the longtime delinquent account.

ZONING/BUILDING: Rocking R Storage; Peggy Huntley; Manny & Connie Gutierrez:

Rocking R Storage: Mark Rauterkus submitted a building permit for 313 Highway 70 to lease property for a Mono Cell Tower. The application was tabled until Mr. Rauterkus can attend a council meeting to explain the project.

Peggy Huntley: Ms. Huntley submitted a building permit for a horse shelter located at 401 E. Fourth Street. There was no discussion about the application. Lorenz moved with Brown seconding to approve the horse shelter application. The motion passed.

Manny & Connie Gutierrez: Mr. and Mrs. Gutierrez submitted a building permit application to move dirt that was moved when their house was being constructed and build a retaining wall. Brown moved with Lorenz seconding to appove the application for the retaining wall and dirt work. The motion passed.

Golden told the council building permit applications are being submitted at the last minute before a council meeting. This makes it difficult for him to look at the proposed project and make recommendations. He proposed a deadline of 4:00 pm the Thursday before the regular council meeting. This will give him and the clerk sufficient time to review applications. Lorenz moved with Brown seconding to approve Golden's recommendation. The motion passed. The clerk was instructed to add the requirement to the building permit instruction sheet.

ACTION ITEMS: There were no action items.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.

CORRESPONDENCE: There was no correspondence.

PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance # 232-FY 2025-2026 Budget: Mayor Stephenson called the public hearing to order at 7:21 pm. He explained the budget process and asked if anyone had any comments or questions. There were none.

The public hearing was adjourned at 7:25 pm.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Edge of Town business signs: Brown told the council she would like to have his item be tabled indefinitely. The council voted to do so. The item will be removed from the agenda.

Ordinance # 232-FY 2025-2026 Budget 3rd and Final Reading: Lorenz moved with Helwick seconding to approve Ordinance # 232-FY 2025-2026 Budget on 3rd and final reading. The motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Blanket Voucher-FY 2025-2026: Mayor Stephenson explained approval of the blanket voucher is necessary to pay employees before each month's council meeting. Brown moved with Lorenz seconding to approve the blanket voucher. The motion passed.

Special Use Permit Application Form: The clerk wrote a Special Use Permit Application to help with proposed structures over 35 feet in height. There will be a $250.00 non-refundable fee to help with advertising and notification costs. The application must be submitted to the town at least 15 days prior to the meeting in which action may be considered. Golden mmoved with Lorenz seconding to approve the application form. The motion passed.

CCVC Member-at-Large Board Position Nomination: The council read a letter from Mike Armstrong of Hanna. Armstrong is currently the Hanna representative to the board-his term expires on June 30, 2025. Lorenz moved with Helwick seconding to approve the application of Mike Armstrong for the CCVC member-at-large position. The motion passed with Golden voting "no."

Riverside Community Survey Results: The clerk said she had requested a hard copy of the survey, but had not received one. This is the Discover Carbon Count survey done by Cindy Loose.

Telecommunications Tower: No action was taken on the proposed tower. Several people in attendance were against the tower. Karl Musetti, Pat Musetti, Wendy Haas and Helen Weiland all stated they were against.

The clerk reminded the council the town hall will be closed June 16-19, 2025.

With no other business being brought before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Jana C. Cook Leroy Stephenson, Mayor

Approved: July 10, 2025.

The next regular meeting of the Riverside Town Council will be July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Riverside Town Hall.