City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS October 21, 2014 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, Tom McCullough, Brett Stokes, and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: Acting City Administrator Chris Steffen, Director of Human Resource Cari Kragovich, Director of Public Works Mike Nelson, City Engineer/Utility Manager Mark Westenskow, Director of Finance Jeff Nieters, Director of Community Development Laura Leigh, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Mike Kennedy, Acting Parks and Recreation Director Erek Roosa, and City Attorney Galen West. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member McCullough moved to approve the amended agenda. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS Issuance of a Retail Liquor License to The Fish Bowl, LLC dba The Fish Bowl Bowling Center Mayor Castillon opened the hearing at 7:02 pm. There were no other comments or concerns presented. The Mayor closed the hearing at 7:03 pm. RESOLUTIONS Increase in the Budget Authority for Additional Legal Service R14-60: A resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, to approve an increase in the General Fund for the payment of Additional Legal Services in the amount of $40,000 Council Member McCullough moved to approve the resolution for an increase in the General Fund for the payment of additional legal services in the amount of $40,000. Council Member Killpack seconded. Council Member McCullough asked for an explanation on the increase for additional legal services. Mr. Steffen stated there have been several additional services that have been outside the realm of Mr. West’s contract. Motion carried. (6-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Countywide Consensus Block Grant Resolution Council Member Maes moved to approve the Countywide Consensus Block Grant Resolution #SWBFY 15/16-4 for the City of Green River and the Town of Superior. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) Issuance of a Retail Liquor License to The Fish Bowl, LLC. dba The Fish Bowl Bowling Center City Council Proceedings October 21, 2014 Page 1 of 4 Council Member Peterson moved to approve the issuance of a retail liquor license to The Fish Bowl LLC. dba as The Fish Bowl Bowling Center. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) SLIB Grant Agreements for Boiler Replacement Project and Police Department Safety Vehicles Council Member Stokes moved to approve the Grant Agreement with the State of Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board in the amount of $400,000 for the Boiler Replacement at City Hall, and Police Department Safety Vehicle Replacement in the amount of $200,000. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) Agreement with Finish Line Systems for Migratable Radio Based Meter Reading System & Meters Council Member Killpack moved to enter into an agreement with Finish Line Systems LLC in the amount for $162,354.23 for the first year of the Migratable Radio Based Meter Reading System and Meter Project. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) Change Order #1 from Hogan Construction, for the addition of Chimes to the Clock Tower Mall Clock in the amount of $7,633. Council Member McCullough moved to accept Change Order #1 from Hogan Construction in the amount of $7,633 for the addition of chimes to the Clock Tower. Council Member Killpack seconded. Council Member McCullough stated the Clock Tower will make a fine addition to the downtown area. Motion carried. (6-0) Annual Compliance of the Unclaimed Property Act Council Member Maes moved to approve the Unclaimed Property Reports and submit checks in the amount of $1,476.36 to each applicable state under the Unclaimed Property Act. Council Member McCullough seconded. Mayor Castillon asked for an explanation. Mr. Nieters stated once a year they look at all outstanding checks that have not been cashed, and if it’s over a year the state requires the city to make one last try to contact the names on the checks if there is no contact they are sent to the State to do a nationwide search. Motion carried (6-0) Countywide Consensus Funding for the Construction of the Police Department Indoor Shooting Range Council Member Peterson moved to approve the signing and submission of the application for Consensus Funds in the amount of $333,678 for the construction of the Police Departments new indoor shooting range. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried (6-0) Quitclaim Deed to School District #2 to Establish a Correct Chain of Title Council Member McCullough moved to approve the Quitclaim Deed to School District #2 to establish a Correct Chain of Title. Council Member Killpack seconded. Council Member McCullough asked for an explanation. Mr. Nieters stated it’s for the old CDC Building behind Monroe Middle School. When the School District went to sell the property they realized they don’t have the deed to the property. He stated back in 1964 there was no deed recorded. This Quitclaim Deed will allow the School City Council Proceedings October 21, 2014 Page 2 of 4 District to sell the property. He also stated that the city will have to do the same thing for the rest of the Monroe Property. Council Member McCullough asked if there would be any cost to the city. Mr. Nieters stated there would be a cost for the surveying but the School District would pay for it. Motion Carried (6-0) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Killpack moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) • Catering Permit to Black Rock, INC. dba Saddlelite Saloon for Marine Corps Ball at the Pavilion on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 5 pm to 11 pm • Horse Corral Lease to Madison Danzl • Horse Corral Lease to Mindy Aguirre • Landfill Removal Requests to John Kelly to remove 300 gallon trash containers, and Justin Brown a blue couch. • Agreement with CSI to provide Information Technology Coverage • Approval of Minutes for September 16, 2014 Council • Financial Reports and Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $ 331,463.48 Outstanding Invoices = $458,938.62 Payroll Expenditures = $606,780.69 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,066,500. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Steffen wanted to remind the council, and citizens of the date change on the next council meeting from November 4th to November 3rd because of elections. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Nothing to report MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Stokes thanked Mr. Steffen and Mr. Westenskow for their quick response on the citizens’ concerns on Hitching Post Street. Council Member Killpack and Maes had nothing to report. Council Member McCullough asked if there was anything new to report on the Riverview Sewer Issue. Mr. West stated there was nothing new to report. Mayor Castillon wanted to thank the volunteers who helped at the Trunk or Treat Event, and stated it was well attended. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member McCullough moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss land acquisition at 7:21 pm. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) RECONVENE Council Member Killpack moved to reconvene at 7:34 pm. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) City Council Proceedings October 21, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Council Member Stokes moved the City of Green River advice the Wyoming Department of Transportation that the city has no interest in the proposed land acquisition, other than the sewer main portion of the proposal. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) ADJOURNMENT Council Member Maes moved to adjourn at 7:36 pm. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (6-0) ________________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Jeffrey V. Nieters, City Clerk City Council Proceedings October 21, 2014 Page 4 of 4