NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES Monday, September 15, 2025
Mayor Tyrel Owens called this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Council members John Butts, Daren Downs, Chris Kenney, Ann McColley, Don
Steveson and Thomas Voss. Also, present were Public Works Supervisor Greg Stumpff, Engineer Steven Dietrich, Police Chief Derek Thompson,
Attorney Dublin Hughes and Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Haggerty.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Ann McColley moved; Daren Downs seconded to approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chris Kenny moved; Thomas Voss seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, September 2, 2025. MOTION CARRIED.
NOMINATION FOR RECOGNITION: None
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION: None
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS VERBAL:
• Kevin Fulk was not present to discuss his
community concerns.
• Deb French was present to express her
concerns about 202 Highland regarding the junk ordinance being upheld. She also expressed her concerns about the trailer/camper parking ordinance being enforced.
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS IN WRITING: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• Mayor Owens referenced the American Legal Publishing and Civic Plus quotes, stating that American Legal Publishing would provide 10 books for the original quoted price of $7,190.00. He also mentioned the possibility of having one (1) master copy and having copies printed to lower the cost. The Finance Committee will meet to discuss further.
NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Owens referenced the WC Emergency Operations Plan and read Resolution No. 6. Series 2025. Ann McColly moved; Chris Kenney seconded to approve Resolution No. 6, Series 2025, adopting the WC Emergency Operations Plan. Councilman Steveson noted that this plan is reviewed every couple of years by several entities. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
• Mayor Owens reported on an Economic Development Committee meeting and outlined plans for moving forward with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation.
• Councilman Steveson reported on a Finance Committee meeting where they discussed investments. The committee recommended moving the $900,000 plus funds that are currently in a low interest bearing account from Pinnacle Bank into an 18-month CD with First Northern Bank at a higher interest rate in preparation for future projects. Thomas Voss moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve this recommendation. Discussion regarding the Wyoming Government Investment Fund and FDIC insurance was had. MOTION CARRIED.
• Councilman Steveson reported on a Water/Sewer Committee meeting where they discussed changes in chapter 26, Tank #2 project, water asset management and capital improvement plans, future project plans, and WYOWARN.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
• Police Chief Derek Thompson reported on calls of service from September 2, 2025; NPD 132, WCSO 95, UPD 37, NVFD 10, WCFP 5, UVFD 3, Newcastle Ambulance 28, Upton Ambulance 6, he provided a handout for the breakdown of NPD calls. Chief Thompson reported on bids received for 2025 Dodge Durango police vehicles: John Jones – V8 at $66,279.50; Fremont Motors – V8 at $60,311.95, V6 at $57,393.95; Sheridan Motors – V8 at $59,472.00, V6 at $56,654.00, He recommended awarded the bid to Sheridan Motors for a V6 model at $56,654.00, noting that Ameri-Tech will be upfitting the vehicle. Thomas Voss moved; Don Steveson seconded to approve this recommendation. Discussion was had regarding bids and details of V6 and V8 models. MOTION CARRIED. Chief Thompson requested a $0.50/hr. raise for Carrie Peterson, for obtaining her NIBRS certification effective September 15, 2025. Ann McColley moved; Thomas Voss seconded to approve this request. MOTION CARRIED. He then requested approval of Resolution No. 7, Series 2025 entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A FEDERAL MINERAL ROYALTY CAPITAL CONSTRUCITON ACCOUNT GRANT APPLIATION TO THE STATE LOAN AND INVESTMENT BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY for the purchase of a new community service vehicle. Chris Kenny moved; John Butts seconded to approve
Resolution No. 7, Series 2025. The cost of the vehicle was discussed. MOTION CARRIED.
• Attorney Dublin Hughes reported that he is still working on junk and junk vehicle ordinance changes and notified the Council that they would need to consider who would be cleaning junk areas and where vehicles would be stored if removed. There was also discussion regarding payment for the cleanup.
• Clerk Treasurer Stacy Haggerty reported that the City Hall office may be shorthanded as one of the clerks is out on leave.
• Public Works Supervisor Greg Stumpff
requested approval of Resolution No. 8, Series 2025 entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUMBISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DHS/FEMA 2025 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY for the purpose of
purchasing two (2) backup generators. Don
Steveson moved; Chris Kenney seconded to approve Resolution No. 8, Series 2025. Discussion was had regarding cost, location, power supply and a clerical error was noted. Don Steveson amended his motion to correct the clerical error; seconded by Chirs Kenney. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Stumpff then reported that WY. DOT had additional requests for the jake brake signs and traffic mirror. He also reported: Dow Park restroom 50 % grant had been awarded, a Parks Committee meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 4:30 in the Council chambers to discuss documents pertaining to the grant as well as the Backyard Park project; the Duff Avenue lift station is running; working on grant for two (2) dump trucks; wastewater/stormwater master plan public meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Engineer Steven Dietrich reported on construction projects, Washington Park improvements, and the location of the emergency generator.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Thomas Voss moved; Chris Kenney seconded to pay the claims against the City dated September 15, 2025. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: Ann McColley moved; Chris Kenney seconded to adjourn this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council at 8:38 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Claims: Aced Embroidery, services, $255.00; Advance Communications, supplies, $85.00; Ameri-Tech, parts, $5,279.00; AT&T, PD cellphones, $352.64; Black Hills Energy, services, $12,619.65; Blue 360 Media, books, $187.79; Buffalo Creek Graphics, banner, $120.00; Cambria Supply, supplies, $408.69; City of Newcastle, wa/sw/ga, $1,427.05; Core & Main, supplies, $770.50; Croell Inc., concrete, $734.00; Decker’s, supplies, $33.81; Dickinson, Randy or Tambra, deposit refund, $200.00; Energy Lab., services, $877.00; Engineering Assoc., services, $1,839.73; Farnsworth Services, portable sanitation, $950.00; Ferguson, supplies, $10,454.70; Fisher, gravel, $896.06; Gateway Travel Center, fuel, $6,473.91; Heartland Kubota, supplies, $1,493.81; Hot Iron, Duff Ave., $90,058.73; Hot Iron, retainage, $4,739.93; Inberg-Miller, services, $16,000.00; Kaleb Koch, deposit refund, $25.55; LinkTech, PD IT, $1,345.00; Marco, IT/software updates/plotter, $1,077.22; Mastercard, supplies/fuel/training, $2,433.69; Mountain View Plumbing, services, $429.00; Newcastle Equip., repairs, $1,191.78; Newman Traffic, signs, $358.88; News Letter Journal, legals/ads, $1,858.50; Northwest Pipe, supplies, $244.00; Carrie Peterson, mileage, $308.00; Petty Cash, municipal checks, $53.83; Range, phone/internet, $1,302.57; Salt Creek Water Dist., sewer services, $555.00; Servall, services, $44.84; Short Stop, fuel, $884.33; Lola Shumake, deposit refund, $90.10; Becky Vodopich, cleaning services, $600.00; WC Road & Bridge, FD fuel, $305.99, WC Solid Waste, tipping fees, $12,221.30; Woody’s, supplies, $117.08
ATTEST:
Mayor Tyrel Owens
Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Haggerty
(Publish September 25, 2025)