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Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council approved second reading of an ordinance regarding open burning, after some amendments were approved.
Language was removed from the ordinance with regard to section 2b. The ordinance now simply reads, “Materials such as rubbish, construction materials, paper products, yard debris, branches, leaves, garbage and similar materials cannot be burned.”
The section formerly had language that would allow for burning of such materials if a permit were obtained from the fire chief or his designee.
Fire Chief Mark Collins, who was present at the meeting with Hot Springs County Fire Warden Dion Robbins, said the Town would have to come up with a permitting process, as right now the fire department currently does not have a contract with the town, making the language in the ordinance regarding permits null and void.
Section 3, concerning bonfires, was amended to read that such fires require approval from the mayor and council.
In other action, the board approved renewal of the employee health insurance, with a $30,000 deductible. Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby explained the agent came in and provided figures, and if the renewal were done at a $25,000 deductible, it would result in a 10.62 percent increase, where as going with the $30,000 deductible would keep the rate about flat.
Action regarding applications to the Big Horn Basin Discovery and Nature Center Board was tabled. Applications from Wesley Whipple and Toddi Darlington were received; there was a recommendation to approve Whipple’s application, though it was questioned whether Darlington’s term is actually up.
Also during the meeting, Town Engineer Anthony Barnett provided an update concerning the million-gallon tank project. He noted painting has finished on the walls, and next steps were to clean the floor to do some welding repair. The first pay estimate of $79,646.13 for the project was approved.
Director of Public Works Ernie Slagle gave an update with regard to the tire situation, noting he is in contact with a shredder operation, and they will let him know this week when they are headed this way. Slagle also updated on the track loader that was having transmission issues; the company in Casper looking at it has begun teardown, and he hopes to hear what the issue is by the end of the week.
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