City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS July 2, 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, and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Marty Black, Director of Public Works Mike Nelson, City Engineer/Utility Manager Mark Westenskow, 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 approve the agenda. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) PRESENTATIONS Rebecca Breismaster gave a brief update on the Green River Chamber of Commerce. Committee member Cindy Brandjord and staff liaison Katie Duncombe, gave an update on the final numbers for the 2013 Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo. The council members thanked the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo Committee, city staff, and volunteers who helped with the event. CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS Tim Laboria said November 19, 2013 will be the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address. He will be doing a presentation in honor of Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 2013, at 12 pm, the location will be announced at a later date. RESOLUTIONS Subdivision Variance for the Proposed Lucy Estates Subdivision R13-36: A resolution for the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, to approve a subdivision variance filed by AT&B, LLC., for the Lucy Estates subdivision, to allow lot depth to front ratios to exceed the maximum depth as required by the subdivision ordinance. Ms. Leigh said the depth to front ratio is 2.5:1 which means the lot depth cannot exceed 2.5 times the width of the lot. The reason for the variance is to extend the lots up the hillside. The buildable area of those lots is within the lot to depth ratio. Council Member Coppolo moved to approve the resolution granting a subdivision variance for Lucy Estates, a proposed subdivision within the City of Green River, to allow lot to front ratios to exceed the 2.5:1 maximum depth as required by the Subdivision Ordinance. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS 2013 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Funding Council Member Maes moved to have the Mayor sign the 2013 HIDTA Agreement in the amount of $85,007 to fund a currently assigned position of a Green River Police Department Officer within the Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) City Council Proceedings July 2, 2013 Page 1 of 3 CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Coppolo moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (6-0)  Change Order #1 for the 2013 Concrete Crushing Project to Wylie Construction, Inc. to extend the contract completion date from July 5, 2013 to July 19, 2013  Sponsorship Contract with Green River High School Wolves Athletic Boosters for the Wolves Athletic Boosters Banner Program in the amount of $500  Landfill removal request for a beige bike by Victor Wiley  Malt Beverage Permit to Boschetto’s European Market for the OCI Company Picnic on Saturday, July 20, 2013, from noon to 4 pm, at Expedition Island  Horse corral lease with Kay Herron for corral #52  Minutes for June 4, 2013 Council and June 18, 2013 Council  Financial Reports and Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $109,613.67 Outstanding Invoices = $633,352.33 Payroll Expenditures = $340,287.03 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,104,000.00 Cash & Investment Balance Report CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Black said he will be gone for the rest of the week. As part of the National High School Finals Rodeo events, Lewis & Lewis will be sponsoring a barbeque dinner for the families of participants on the evening of July 17, 2013. There will be a ribbon cutting for the opening of the Child Development Center on July 17, 2013, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Governor Mead will be attending. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mr. West had nothing to report. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Killpack said he has received a number of complaints on the door to door salesman in the area not leaving when they were asked. Mr. Black said all they need to do is call the Police Department and the salesman will be assisted off of the property. Council members Maes, McCullough, and Coppolo thanked the Flaming Gorge Days Committee and the city staff for a putting on a very successful event. Council Member Peterson thanked the Mayor for helping with the Lincoln Highway event. The association members were very pleased and felt welcomed. Another group in the association will be coming through town on July 19, 2013. He thanked everyone that was involved the event. He thanked the Norberg family for their assistance with the clean-up of the sweet potatoes that came out of a truck on the highway. He thanked Ms. Leigh and Mr. Allred for taking care of the old Pizza Hut building demolition. The Mayor congratulated Mr. Black on completing the Chamber of Commerce leadership program. He said the Police Department building construction is due to start in August. The 1st Annual Intergalactic Spaceport Day event went well and they are hoping to host the event again next year. City Council Proceedings July 2, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Black reminded council they will have a strategic planning session on July 9, 2013, from 5 pm to 8 pm, at the Visitor’s Center. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Coppolo moved to adjourn at 8:11 pm. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) ______________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jeffrey V. Nieters, City Clerk City Council Proceedings July 2, 2013 Page 3 of 3