Jake brakes still a concern for a town resident

Basin resident Daryl Rapp asked if the town had an ordinance about jake brakes at the Dec. 12 town council meeting.  If so, he wondered why isn’t it being enforced. Mayor CJ Duncan said there is one. 

He added what happens generally when the town tries to enforce it, the governing body will typically refute the ticket. The jake breaks are considered equipment that helps the trucks slow down in a safe manner. On C Street and Fourth Street, the governing body is WYDOT. 

The second question Rapp asked had to do with the Rec Center. He said on the north brick wall there is water seeping behind the brink from the roof. This is what happened to the Eagles building in Basin. Duncan said the town has had the roof inspected. The last person that inspected it said the water is coming from the gutter. Rapp then thanked “everybody for doing a good job.” 

Mayor Duncan asked Cash Duncan to share some of the changes he has made at the Rec District. Cash said he was working on doing inventory. After the inventory is done, the rec district board will review for duplicate or unused items. They may do a sale or donation. 

There are activities five days a week in the gym in the evening. He estimates an average of 200-250 participants a week for activities. Men’s night on Wednesdays is the busiest followed by pickleball. 

He is working on some grants and inspections to be current. The web site has been revamped. The district is getting its own land line and better Wi-Fi.

OTHER BUSINESS 

• A building permit was approved for Schlattmann on South 12th Street. 

• Jim Reilly, CPA gave an audit report for the town.   A copy of the audit is available at town hall. 

• Public Works Forman Mike Dellos gave a department report. He said the mild winter thus far has meant the crew has been able to do many things they wouldn’t normally be able to do this time of year.  

• The electric department report was given by Josh Huggins. He noted he was not the one that wrote it. A light pole was knocked down at C and Fourth Streets. He added there are no open light circuits in the town anymore. 

• A 24-hour alcohol beverage permit was approved for The Tipsy Cow for the goat roping event in January. 

• The administration report was given by administrator Deaun Tigner. The town is considering switching its fuel supplier to WYDOT. 

• Chief Kyle McClure gave the police department report. He has talked to the Greybull police chief and the acting Manderson police chief. 

McClure felt traffic control for Home for the Holidays went well. 

• An executive session was held to discuss personnel. 

• The council voted to use some of the money from the sale of the Eagles building to finish the town parking lot. Councilman Carl Olson recused himself from the vote.