City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 5, 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: Gary Killpack, 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, Chief of Police Chris Steffen, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Mike Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Allan Wilson, and City Attorney Galen West. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member McCullough moved to move Consent Agenda Item A: Consideration of Ponderosa Bar request for Rally in the Alley Event to Council Action Item C, and to approve the agenda. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) PRESENTATIONS Rebecca Briesmaster gave a brief update on the Green River Chamber of Commerce BOARDS AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission Council Member Coppolo moved to confirm the Mayor’s re-appointments of Jim Steiss and Tim Montgomery to the Planning and Zoning Commission for three year terms. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS Cindy Brandjord spoke on behalf of the Therapeutic Riding Program that is done within the School District #2. She asked council to waive the rodeo arena fee for an event on June 27, 2013 that gives young children the opportunity to participate in activities that are geared around the rodeo. ORDINANCES An ordinance Amending the “Green River Ordinance” (Door to Door Solicitation) 2nd Reading: An ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Green River Code of Ordinances pertaining to Door-to-door Solicitations Council Member Maes moved to approve the ordinance on second reading. Council Member Peterson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) An Ordinance to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Green River 13-01: 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 Peterson moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) RESOLUTIONS Joint Powers Agreement for 6th Penny Capital Improvement Projects City Council Proceedings March 5, 2013 Page 1 of 4 R13-16: A resolution authorizing the City of Green River, Wyoming, to enter into a joint powers agreement with Sweetwater County, Granger, Rock Springs, Superior, Wamsutter and Castle Rock Special Hospital District, pursuant to 16-1-109; approving the form of the agreement and authorizing the execution of certain documents relating thereto. Council Member McCullough moved to approve the resolution authorizing the City of Green River to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Sweetwater County, Granger, Rock Springs, Superior, Wamsutter, and Castle Rock Special Hospital District, and approve the form of the agreement; and authorize the execution of certain documents relating thereto. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Increase Funding for the Child Development Center Project Furnishings R13-17: A resolution of the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, to approve an increase in the Capital Projects Fund for the purchase of kitchen appliances, furniture, and miscellaneous furnishings in the amount of $60,000. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the resolution to increase the expenditure budget authority in the Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of funding the City’s commitment for the Child Development Center Building in the amount of $60,000 and to decrease the same of the 6th Penny Reserve account in the Capital Projects Fund. Council Member Peterson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Bid Award for 2013 Capital Improvement Project Council Member Coppolo moved to award the bid for 2013 Capital Improvement Project to Lewis & Lewis, Inc. in the amount $1,890,438.28. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Recommendation from the Utility Review Committee Council Member Maes moved to approve the write off of $153.27 on Zach Irvine’s utility bill. Council Member Peterson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Open Container Permit to Ponderosa Bar and Embassy Tavern for the Rally in the Alley Event Council Member McCullough moved to approve the issuance of an Open Container Permit for the Ponderosa Bar and Embassy Tavern for the barricaded area on East Railroad from 9 am to midnight, on July 20, 2013 and the city’s placement of barricades from the intersection of East Railroad Avenue and North Center Street to the Embassy property line; and three extra large garbage bins and the waiver of fees for the bins. Council Member Stokes seconded. Applicants Michelle Marshall, Shawn Marshall, and Barbara Loucks said they have hosted the event for eight years. In the last three years they have donated $29,296 back to the community with $14,546 going to the disabled veterans, $6,500 to local medical funds, and $6,000 to the boys and girls state. There was a discussion between council and the applicants about including other area establishments in the event. Ms. Marshall handed out an email that she allegedly received from the owner of the OT Sports Bar stating she was not interested in participating in the event (the email is on record). The Mayor asked Chief Steffen if there have been any issues during the event that the Police Department has had to deal with. Chief Steffen said he was unaware of any issues that took place during the event. Motion carried. (7-0) City Council Proceedings March 5, 2013 Page 2 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Coppolo moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (7-0)  Renewal of the Retail, Limited Retail, and Restaurant liquor licenses, as advertised, for the period from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014  Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Green River Greenbelt Task Force for the term of March 1, 2013 through April 30, 2019  Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Quilting on the Green Committee and the City of Green River  Approve to have the Mayor sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Department, Green River Police Department and Rock Springs Police Department for purposes of having the Sweetwater County Bomb Squad r espond to threats of explosion  Horse Corral lease agreement with Dusty Martin for horse corral #18  Financial Reports and Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $203,523.23 Outstanding Invoices = $145,272.25 Payroll Expenditures = $323,875.74 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,622,375.00  Cash and Investment Balance Report CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Black said he has been notified that Sweetwater County, as part of finalizing the collection for the 6th Penny money for the Child Development Center Building has over paid the city. The rough amount is $700,000 more than the agreement provides for. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mr. West had nothing to report. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS All council members support the National High School Final Rodeo. The Mayor discussed these items:  The March 12, 2013 Workshop agenda  Code Red Alert System  National High School Finals Rodeo meeting on Thursday, March 7, at 4 pm, at the Green River Chamber of Commerce  Chambers Trona Quarterly Meeting March 6, 2013, at 12 pm, at Little America  Intergalactic Space Port Taskforce will meet on March 18, 2013  Child Development Center building walk through will be March 19, 2013  Governor Mead will be in Rock Springs for the GOP Dinner on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 2:30 pm, location will be announced later  Rock Springs Airport Board on the cancelation of two Denver flights ADJOURNMENT Council Member Coppolo moved to adjourn at 8:28 pm. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) ______________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor City Council Proceedings March 5, 2013 Page 3 of 4 ATTEST: _____________________________ Jeffrey V. Nieters, City Clerk City Council Proceedings March 5, 2013 Page 4 of 4