City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 4, 2015 The Governing Body of the City of Green River met in regular session at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Mark Peterson, Ted Barney, Allan Wilson, Brett Stokes, and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Public Works Mike Nelson, City Engineer/Utility Manager Mark Westenskow, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Community Development Laura Profaizer, Chief of Police Chris Steffen, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Mike Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Brad Raney, and City Attorney Galen West. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member Wilson moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) PRESENTATIONS Harry Holler presented an American Flag to Mayor Rust that was flown at the United States Capital Building in honor of the City of Green River. Julie Lutz, Environmental Engineer from Tronox, gave a brief presentation on the Tronox Greater Sage Grouse Conservation Initiative and introduced members of the Wyoming Conservation Corps. Misty Springer gave a brief update on the Green River Chamber of Commerce. CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS Stan Blake, Resident and Legislator, said he would like to have a place where ospreys nests can be placed because there are two nests on railroad property and one was struck by lightning. He also suggested the city starts planning a celebration for May 24, 2019 which is the 150th anniversary of the John Wesley Powell Expedition. Council Member Wilson said there are ospreys nesting posts; one down at FMC Park and the other in the Killdeer Wetlands. He suggested Mr. Blake speaks with the Green Belt Task Force. Mayor Rust said Mr. Clevenger has brought up celebrating the expedition as well, so they will look in to it. BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Green River URA/Main Street Agency Board Council Member Barney moved to confirm the appointment of Amy Peck to the Green River URA/Main Street Agency Board to fill the vacancy for a term ending 11/30/2018. Council Member Peterson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Council Member Killpack moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Carolyn Liedtke to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term beginning August 2015 and terminating in August of 2018. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) RESOLUTIONS Accepting the Final Plat of Lynn Subdivision R15-55: A resolution approving and accepting the Final Plat of Lynn Subdivision, a re- subdivision of Lincoln School Addition Tract “A”, as a subdivision in the City of Green City Council Proceedings August 4, 2015 Page 1 of 4 River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, submitted by New Peak Construction Company, LLC, covering 4.26 acre tract of land situated in the south half of section 15, township 18 north, range 107 west of the sixth principal meridian, Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming Council Member Peterson moved to approve the resolution accepting the Final Plat of Lynn Subdivision, a Re-subdivision of Lincoln School Addition, Tract “A”, with the stipulation that the developer submit a subdivision improvement guarantee in the amount of $498,546.28 prior to recordation of the plat. Council Member Wilson seconded. Motion carried (6-0-1) with Council Member Killpack abstaining. Execution of a Purchase and Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed R15-56: A resolution authorizing and directing the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, a municipal corporation, to enter into a development agreement and land sale with Eagle Rock Land and Properties, LLC Council Member Maes moved to approve the resolution authorizing and directing the governing body to enter into a land sale with Eagle Rock Land and Properties, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, execute and deliver the Purchase and Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed in accordance with the terms of the agreement in the amount of $80,000. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Local Dentist Bryce Castillion, and Co-Owner of Summit Physical Therapy Chris Nelson, said their plans are to construct a dentist office and a physical therapy office. Increase in the Capital Project and General Funds R15-57: A resolution of the governing body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, to approve an increase in the Capital Projects and General Funds for Fiscal Year 2016 Carryover in the amount of $5,466,444 Council Member Barney moved to approve an increase in the Capital Projects and General Funds for fiscal year 2016 carryover in the amount of $5,466.444. Council Member Wilson seconded. Council Member Wilson asked for explanation on what projects were carried over. Mr. Meats said most of the carry over projects are the ones we have started in the last year or two and are fully funded, but not competed; such as the boiler project, sixth penny projects and the cemetery projects. Council Member Wilson asked if the $488,368 being carried over for the Depot included the EPA Grant match. Mr. Meats said the money does include the EPA funding so the match will have to come out of the money. Council Member Killpack asked how much of the carry over monies is sixth penny and what is out of the General Budget. Mr. Meats said roughly $4 million for 6th Penny and $1.5 million from other financing sources. Council Member Killpack asked if the carryover would affect the budget. Mr. Meats said no it is a direct carryover. Council Member Killpack clarified the carryover amount was already included during the budget process. Mr. Meats said yes. City Council Proceedings August 4, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Motion carried. (7-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Citywide HVAC Maintenance Contract Renewal Council Member Wilson moved to enter into a one-year extension of the original contract for citywide HVAC maintenance and repair service with Long Building Technologies to include the addition of the PD Building in the amount of $26,078. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Stokes moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member Wilson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) • Issuance of a catering permit to The Fish Bowl Bowling Center to cater alcoholic beverages for Art on the Green at the Pavilion on Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 5 pm to 9:30 pm • Issuance of a catering permit to the Red Feather Inc. to cater alcoholic beverages for the Schultz wedding at the Pavilion on Saturday, August 8, 2015, from 6 pm to 12 am • Landfill removal request from Robert McMullan to remove three tires • Minutes for July 21, 2015 Council • Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $167,929.48 Outstanding Invoices = $396,310.81 Payroll Expenditures = $352,690.60 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,128,500.00 CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Acting City Administrator Chris Steffen said the URA/Main Street Board appointment was filling a vacant position. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mr. West had nothing to report. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Stokes asked if horses are included in the ordinance for picking up after your animals on the greenbelt. Mr. Steffen said it was discussed at the time the ordinance was put together and was decided not to include horses but it can be readdressed. Council Member Stokes said he would like to bring it up and change the ordinance. He thanked Ms. Profazier and the PD for taking care of the situation with the Vivint sales person that was going door to door. He was very pushy and rude. He reminded people there are laws in place and if they have a salesperson causing an issue to call Dispatch and have a Police Officer come and file a complaint. Ms. Profazier said there are stickers available for free for no solicitation which would stop anyone from coming to your door to sell items, or a no commercial solicitation which would stop sales people but allow groups like the girl scouts or boy scouts. Mr. Steffen said the individual that Council Member Stokes is talking about was issued citations and the company understands the ordinance now so it should be taken care of. Council Member Killpack suggested requiring all sales people to wear orange suites and he would like the city to mail the solicitation stickers out to all residents so they have them. He asked what a citizen should do if they see that a street light is out. Mr. Steffen said they need to contact the Police Department. City Council Proceedings August 4, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Council Member Maes reminded everyone that the 75th anniversary of Sturgis started yesterday so be aware of the motorcyclists. She gave her condolences to the McPherson family on their loss. Council Member Killpack thanked Carol Liedke for volunteering to be on a board. Council Member Barney said he invites the door to door salesman in and talks to them for hours to make sure they don’t return. Council Member Peterson had nothing to report. Council Member Wilson said they are hosting the Brownsfield Workshop August 14 & 15. There will be appetizers and networking on August 13, 2015, at 6 pm, at The Fish Bowl. He asked council if they would still support the city council sponsoring the breaks during the workshop not to exceed $500 out of the Special Funds Budget. Mayor Rust asked council what they would like to workshop next week. They can do a general workshop or can move forward with a specific topic. Mr. Steffen asked if Ms. Springer will need to prepare documentation on the Depot if they are going to workshop it next week. Council Agreed to keep it general and not concentrate on one specific item. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilson moved to adjourn at 8:00 pm. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) ____________________________________ Pete Rust, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk City Council Proceedings August 4, 2015 Page 4 of 4