City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 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: Gary Killpack, Mark Peterson, Adam Coppolo, Tom McCullough, Brett Stokes, and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Marty Black, 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, Assistant Fire Chief Mike Liberty, Parks, Facility, and Project Manager Erek Roosa, Grant Specialist Misty Springer, and City Attorney Galen West. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member McCullough moved to add an Executive Session on personnel and to approve the agenda. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) PRESENTATIONS Kara Chambers and Tracy Hodgens from the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General presented the city with the Criminal Justice Improvement Award for their continued support of the Sweetwater County Justice Center. BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Council Member Peterson moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Richard A. Baxter III to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term. Council Member Killpack seconded. Council Member McCullough thanked all of the volunteers that serve on boards. Motion carried. (7-0) Appointment to the Urban Renewal – Main Street Agency Board Council Member Maes moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointments of Tiffany Arns and Robert Berg to the Urban Renewal – Main Street Agency Board of Commissioners. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Reappointment to the Green River Arts Council Council Member Stokes moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Kristi Radosevich to the Green River Arts Council for a two-year term. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Reappointment to the Travel and Tourism Board Council Member Coppolo moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Allan Wilson to the Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Board for a three-year term. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) ORDINANCES Granting a Franchise to CenturyLink 2nd 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 Proceedings November 19, 2013 Page 1 of 4 City”). Council Member Killpack moved to approve, on second reading, an ordinance granting a franchise to Qwest Corporation doing business as CenturyLink QC on behalf of itself and its operating affiliates (CenturyLink) to operate and maintain a telecommunications system in the City of Green River, Wyoming. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) RESOLUTIONS Modification in the Capital Projects Fund for the Police Department Building Project R13-54: A resolution of the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, to approve a modification in the Capital Projects Fund for the Police Department building in the amount of $7,500. Council Member Coppolo moved to transfer $7,500 from the Public Works survey allocation to the Police Department Building Project. Council Member Stokes seconded. Council Member Peterson asked for clarification. Mr. Black said the alley in the back of the new building will not be adequate for the high use that will come when the building is completed. This will allow for design work to make sure improvements to the alley can be completed while the building is under construction. Motion carried. (7-0) Establish a New Battalion Chief Position for the Fire Department R13-55: A resolution amending the City’s Classification Plan Council Member Killpack moved to approve the resolution amending the Classification Plan, and the resolution amending Resolution R13-32, to establish the new Battalion Chief Position for the Fire Department. Council Member McCullough seconded. Fire Chief Kennedy said the position will be third in command but there will be times when they will be in charge. Motion carried. (7-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Appoint Voting Delegates for the 2014 WAM Winter Workshop Council Member Maes moved to appoint Mayor Hank Castillon as the official voting delegate and City Administrator Marty Black as alternate for the WAM Winter Workshop business meeting in February 2014. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Authorization to Apply for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Council Member McCullough moved to apply for a FEMA Firefighter Assistance Grant for the new self contained breathing apparatus in the approximate amount of $401,000 and a 5% match requirement. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Mr. Black said this provides the opportunity to seek some outside funding to replace equipment for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Kennedy said this is the second year they have applied for this grant. It is important to keep trying for the grants because it helps replace important equipment. Motion carried. (7-0) CONSENT AGENDA City Council Proceedings November 19, 2013 Page 2 of 4 Council Member Coppolo moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0)  Contract Extension with Electrical Connections, Inc. to provide electrical services to the city  Issuance of a Catering Permit to the Ponderosa Bar, Inc. for the Muley Fanatic Foundation Cowboy Christmas Ball on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at the Island Pavilion, from 3 pm until 11:30 pm  Landfill removal request from Cassandra Johnston for a bicycle  Letter to cancel the agreement for the CodeRED Emergency warning system effective November 20, 2013  Approval of the minutes for: November 5, 2013 Council  Financial Reports and Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $142,801.42 Outstanding Invoices = $672,473.05 Payroll Expenditures = $302,838.15 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,065,000.00 Cash & Investment Balances Report CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Black reminded everyone Chris Steffen will be acting City Administrator while he is in Florida. 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 Maes thanked the Police Department and the Fire Department for their assistance with the toy run. She said the sales tax report is showing a lower amount collected. This is from the government shut down of the National Parks. Council Member Coppolo requested the Police Department bring the new K-9 dog to a meeting to show the citizens. He also thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their assistance with the toy run. Council Member McCullough reminded everyone that the Lunch and Learn will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 12 pm, at the Krazy Moose. Council Member Peterson thanked Ms. Leigh for the Community Speak Out. He said the Solid Waste forum went well and he was glad to see people participating. The Mayor thanked the volunteers who were appointed to the boards. He thanked Mr. Laboria for his time and effort on the reenactment of the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERSONNEL Council Member McCullough moved to adjourn to executive session for personnel issues at 7:26 pm. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) RECONVENE Council Member Coppolo moved to reconvene at 8:15 pm. Council Member McCullough seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) City Council Proceedings November 19, 2013 Page 3 of 4 COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Council Member Maes moved to approve Amendment 2 of the City Administrator’s Contract and to authorize the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the city. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried (6-1) with Council Member Killpack voting no. ADJOURNMENT Council Member McCullough moved to adjourn at 8:25 pm. Council Member Coppolo seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) ______________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jeffrey V. 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