City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 19, 2013 The Governing Body of the City of Green River met in regular session at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Castillon called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Mark Peterson, Adam Coppolo, Tom McCullough, Brett Stokes, and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Marty Black, Director of Public Works Mike Nelson, Director of Finance Jeff Nieters, Director of Community Development Laura Leigh, URA/Main Street Manager Rod Ness, Chief of Police Chris Steffen, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Mike Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Allan Wilson, Parks, Facilities, and Project Manager Erek Roosa, and City Attorney Galen West. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member McCullough moved to add an amendment to Resolution A: A resolution supporting the Submission of a Wyoming Community Enhancement Grant and to approve the agenda. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) PRESENTATIONS Cathie Hughes gave a brief update on the Southwest Wyoming Recovery Access Programs. Marty Black gave a brief presentation on the Hitching Post Subdivision conceptual plan. Jill Miller, Pamela Steinhawk, and Kristy Boyle expressed their concerns on the proposed subdivision on Hitching Post and their opposition to the Verizon Wireless tower and future development of the property. CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS Harry Hollar presented a flag to the city for the continuing support they provide to the troops in the military. Robert Harmon, Chris Davis, Christine Thomas, Ashley Davis, Casey Riggs, and Josh Abbot expressed their support for the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo and offered to volunteer for the event. PUBLIC HEARINGS Submission of the Wyoming Business Council’s Community Enhancement Grant Mayor Castillon opened the hearing at 8:08 pm. There were no comments or concerns presented. The Mayor closed the hearing at 8:10 pm. Renewal of Liquor Licenses Mayor Castillon opened the hearing at 8:10 pm. There were no comments or concerns presented. The Mayor closed the hearing at 8:11 pm. ORDINANCES An ordinance Amending the “Green River Ordinance” (Door to Door Solicitation) 1st Reading: An ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Green River Code of Ordinances pertaining to Door-to-door Solicitations Council Member Coppolo moved to approve the ordinance on first reading. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) An Ordinance to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Green River City Council Proceedings February 19, 2013 Page 1 of 3 2nd Reading: An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Green River, Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-4 (Multi- Family Residential) for a parcel of land hereby described within this Ordinance. Council Member Maes moved to approve the ordinance on second reading. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) RESOLUTIONS Supporting the Submission of a Wyoming Business Council Community Enhancement Grant Amendment for the addition of whereas clause as follows: Whereas; the project would visually enhance the downtown district by creating a park with the distinctive design complementary to the area’s natural landscape, will include an alluring water feature, offer a unique event performance area with a natural seating amphitheater and increase safety as a result of better use of space and lighting, resulting in a new community asset; and R13-13: A resolution authorizing the Green River Urban Renewal/Main Street Agency’s submission of an application to the Wyoming Business Council for the Community Enhancement Grant Program for re-design and construction of the area known as the Clock Tower Plaza on behalf of the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming. Council Member Coppolo moved to approve the resolution as amended authorizing the Green River Urban Renewal/Main Street Agency’s submission to the Wyoming Business Council for the Community Enhancement Grant for the Clock Tower Plaza area re-design and construction. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) Reallocate Funds from Mosquito Control to the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo R13-14: A resolution of the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, to approve a modification in the General Fund for the increase in costs for the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo in the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $15,000 Council Member Peterson moved to approve the resolution to reallocate funds in the amount of $15,000 from Mosquito Control account 645 (MCFLC) to the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo account 620 (PLOSS). Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) Modification of General and Capital Funds for replacement of Lights/Poles at the Rodeo Arena R13-15: A resolution of the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, to approve a modification in the General and Capital Projects Fund for the repair of one to four light poles and replacement of lights for the rodeo arena in the amount of $96,510. Council Member McCullough moved to approve the resolution for the modification in the General and Capitol Projects Funds for the repair of one to four poles and light structures. To be placed out for bid as deemed necessary and authorize the Mayor to sign the said resolution. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS County Wide Consensus Block Grant Joint Resolution Council Member McCullough moved to approve the County Wide Consensus Block Grant Joint Resolution #SWBFY13/14-1, (Green River’s $1,000,000 portion for the Police/Court facility) and authorize the Mayor to sign it. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) Authorize Advertising for a Construction Manager at Risk for the Police Department/Municipal Court Building Project Council Member Peterson moved to authorize city staff to advertise a Request for Proposals for City Council Proceedings February 19, 2013 Page 2 of 3 a Construction Manager at Risk firm for the Police Department/Municipal Court Building Project. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Coppolo moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (6-0)  Issuance of a Catering Permit to cater alcoholic beverages to Black Rock, Inc. doing business as C-Store for Castle Rock Hospital District’s Spring Fling Event, on March 8, 2013, from 5:30 pm to 11 pm, at the Pavilion, pending approval from the City of Rock Springs governing body  Submittal and receipt of Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Grant funds for Parks and Recreation Department Programs  Landfill removal request by Russ Schmitt to remove a brown trailer/truck bed  Financial Reports and Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $83,121.06 Outstanding Invoices = $346,812.84 Payroll Expenditures = $306,385.16 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,062,600.00  Schedule of Investments Report CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Black said Mark Westenskow has accepted the position as City Engineer/Utility Manager and will start March 18, 2013. He said staff have been running tests on the Code Red Emergency System and will be moving forward with the testing over the next week. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mr. West had nothing to report. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS All council members said the Crystal Classic Winter Festival event went well and thanked staff for putting it on. ADJOURNMENT Council Member McCullough moved to adjourn at 9:10 pm. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) ______________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jeffrey V. Nieters, City Clerk City Council Proceedings February 19, 2013 Page 3 of 3