City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 5, 2013 The Governing Body of the City of Green River met in regular session at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Council President Lisa Maes called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Mark Peterson, Tom McCullough, and Brett Stokes. 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, Parks, Facilities, and Project Manager Erek Roosa, Recreation Supervisor Katie Duncombe, and City Attorney Galen West. Council President Maes called for a moment of silence in honor of Glenn Sugano. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member Stokes moved to remove Consent Agenda Item E: Electrical Connections Contract Extension with the City of Green River. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (5-0) Council Member McCullough moved to approve the amended agenda. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (5-0) PRESENTATIONS Rebecca Briesmaster gave a brief update on the Chamber of Commerce Nina Kessner gave a brief update on the URA/Main Street Board. CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS Tim Laboria and local residents performed a brief skit of the Gettysburg Address in honor of its 150th Anniversary. ORDINANCES Granting a Franchise to CenturyLink 1st Reading: An ordinance granting a franchise to Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC on behalf of itself and its operating affiliates (‘‘CenturyLink’’) to operate and maintain a telecommunications system (‘’The System”) in the City of Green River, Wyoming (“The City”). Council Member Killpack moved to approve, on first reading, the Ordinance granting a Franchise to Qwest Corporation doing business as CenturyLink QC on behalf of itself and its operating affiliated (CenturyLink) to operate and maintain a telecommunications system in the City of Green River, Wyoming. Council Member Stokes seconded. Mr. Black stated a franchise is an agreement or contract between the city and the private entity. It allows the private entity to sell services and provide services to the community. It gives them access to the public right-of-ways and utility easements to provide those services. Motion carried. (5-0) RESOLUTIONS The Final Plat of Lucy Estates Subdivision R13-53: A resolution approving and accepting the final plat of Lucy Estates as a subdivision in the City of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, submitted by City Council Proceedings November 5, 2013 Page 1 of 4 AT&B, LLC, covering a 26.95 acre tract of land situated in the northeast quarter of Section 34 and a portion of the southeast quarter of Section 27, Township 18 North, Range 107 West of the sixth principal meridian, Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Council Member Peterson moved to approve the resolution granting Final Plat approval of Lucy Estates, a new 28 lot single family residential subdivision. Council Member McCullough seconded. Council Member Killpack asked for clarification on the water line on the properties. Ms. Leigh said the red line that appears on the plat is a line depicting where the water service is available and not available. The lots are extremely deep and even with the line; there is still one hundred feet to build a home. Mr. Black clarified anything south or west of the line will not have water service. Motion carried. (5-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Surplus Sale Agreement with OCI Chemical Corporation Council Member Stokes moved to approve the attached Surplus Equipment Sales Agreement between the City of Green River and OCI Chemical Corporation, for a mining drill, loader, and shuttle car. Council Member Killpack seconded. Council Member McCullough thanked OCI for the equipment and asked if the city would receive more equipment from other mines in the area. Ms. Duncombe said the Arts Council is working on getting one more piece of equipment. Then they will work on signage and sculptures. Motion carried. (5-0) Implementation of a No Idling Policy Council Member Killpack moved to approve the implementation of a No Idling Policy. Council Member Stokes seconded. Mr. Black said in order to receive certain grants from the Federal Government through the Solid Waste Division they have placed requirements that policies are put in place that primarily affect the ability to idle diesel vehicles. It is not an ordinance that is city wide; it is only for the city fleet vehicles/equipment that are diesel. Council Member McCullough asked if a contractor has diesel equipment idling onsite will they have any repercussions. Mr. Nelson said no, it is strictly city fleet. Motion carried. (5-0) Update to Administrative Procedures #73 Purchasing Policies and Procedures Council Member McCullough moved to approve the update to Administrative Procedures #73 Purchasing Policies and Procedures. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (5-0) Joint Ownership Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce Hole in the Wall Gang Council Member Peterson moved to approve the Joint Ownership Contract between the City of Green River and Green River Chamber of Commerce Hole in the Wall Gang. Council Member Killpack seconded. City Council Proceedings November 5, 2013 Page 2 of 4 Council Member McCullough asked staff to provide pictures of the sculptures when these types of things come before council. Motion carried. (5-0) Memorandum of Understanding with the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo Committee Council Member Stokes moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Green River and the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo Committee for the 2014 rodeo. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (5-0) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member McCullough moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (5-0)  Service agreement with Copier and Supply for the Finance Department document center that will end on June 30, 2014  Sale of surplus items to the highest bidders  Final payment for Contract West Roofing, Inc. for the completion of the City Hall Roof Project  Horse corral lease agreement with Gerald Befus for corral #100  Minutes for: October 15, 2013 Council  Financial Reports and Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $227,406.66 Outstanding Invoices = $485,184.91 Payroll Expenditures = $625,409.77 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,065,000.00 Cash & Investment Balances Report CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mr. West had nothing to report. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Council Members Stokes and Killpack had nothing to report. Council Member McCullough said the Cowboy’s Against Cancer event was a great success. He sent his condolences to the Sugano family on their loss. Council Member Peterson thanked Mr. Roosa and Mr. Wilson for taking care of the trees and trimming the lawns on Flaming Gorge Way. Council President Maes thanked Mr. Laboria for his presentation. She sent her condolences to the Sugano family for their loss. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Black said they have received more financial information from Rio Vista Water District. Staff and the City Attorney will be reviewing the information. One concept they have is the establishment of a reserve fund by the district which would serve to protect the residents of the city of any liability in the event the governing body decides to move forward with the joint project. The City of Rock Springs has a proposed water transmission line from the water treatment plant in Green River to act as a secondary feed in the event of an emergency or problem with their existing line. It was suggested to have a joint workshop between the two governing bodies to understand all options. ADJOURNMENT City Council Proceedings November 5, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Council Member Killpack moved to adjourn at 7:54 pm. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (5-0) ______________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jeffrey V. Nieters, City Clerk City Council Proceedings November 5, 2013 Page 4 of 4