City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS September 15, 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 Killpack moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Wilson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) PROCLAMATIONS Suicide Prevention Week BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Reappointment to the Sweetwater Combined Communications Joint Powers Board Council Member Wilson moved to confirm the Mayor’s re-appointment of Michael Liberty to a three (3) year term on the Sweetwater Combined Communications Joint Powers Board commencing July, 2015 and terminating July 2018. Council Member Peterson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Planning and Zoning Commission Council Liaison Council Member Stokes moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Gary Killpack as liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term beginning in October, 2015 and terminating in accordance with the end of their term in office as a member of City Council. Council Member Wilson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) ORDINANCES Granting a Franchise to Rocky Mountain Power 1st Reading: An ordinance granting a franchise to Rocky Mountain Power on behalf of itself and its operating affiliates to operate and maintain an electric light and power system (“The System”) in the City of Green River, Wyoming (“The City”). Council Member Maes moved to approve the ordinance on 1st reading granting a Franchise to Rocky Mountain Power for the purpose of supplying electricity and electric services to the City’s inhabitants. Council Member Stokes seconded. Mr. Clevenger said some of the franchise agreements date back 25 years so as they come up for renewal they are being adjusted as needed. The fees will increase by 3% so that is income to the city. Council Member Killpack thanked Mr. Clevenger for increasing the fees. Motion carried. (7-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Agreement with Otis Elevator City Council Proceedings September 15, 2015 Page 1 of 3 Council Member Wilson moved to approve the maintenance agreement with Otis Elevator Company for the elevators located at the Recreation Center, City Hall, and the Police Department/City Court Facility and to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements, the governing body hereby finding that the commitment of Otis Elevator Company to provide the maintenance services for the term of 5 (five) years specified has been determined to constitute a significant benefit and advantage to the City and the public, in that such services are not readily or economically available to the City in the absence of an extended term contract. Council Member Peterson seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Barney moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0)  FYE16 Community Service Agreement with the Treatment Court of Sweetwater County in the amount of $8,000  Issuance of a catering permit to Lew’s Inc., dba Sands Budda Bobs Liquor Catering to cater alcohol beverages at the OCI’s Service Awards Banquet on Friday, September 25, 2015, from 5 pm until midnight, at the Pavilion  Issuance of a catering permit to JLPAX JDC., dba Green Gander Bar to cater alcoholic beverages at the Painting with a Twist event on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 3:30 pm to 10 pm, at the Island Pavilion  Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $203,089.14 Outstanding Invoices = $1,569,011.19 Payroll Expenditures = $317,611.72 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,080,000.00 CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Clevenger said next workshop will be Tuesday, September 22, 2015 and it will be on goal setting, topics on the UP Depot, land sales, and sales tax revenue. The Lunch and Learn is tomorrow, at 12 pm, at the Hampton Inn. City staff will be giving an update. On Thursday the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program will take place and some staff will be attending the exercise. On October 7, 2015 will be walk to school day and asked if some city council would volunteer to walk kids to school. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mr. West had nothing to report. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Stokes said he would volunteer for the Walk to School Day. Council Member Killpack said he will be gone for the next council. Council Member Maes said she will not be here for the council workshop if it is going to be on the 13th of this month. Council Member Barney said the American Legion Riders Freedom Rally was a great success. Council Member Peterson said the city barbeque was fantastic and he thanked Mr. Clevenger for hosting it. He thanked department heads for working so well with Mr. Clevenger. Council Member Wilson said the employee barbeque was great and the color guard was presented well. He asked for an update at the next workshop on the Rock Springs water line and the UP property by the underpass. The Mayor echoed the comments from council on the staff barbeque. He congratulated Chris Steffen on his picture being published in the Wyoming Wildlife magazine. ADJOURNMENT City Council Proceedings September 15, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Council Member Wilson moved to adjourn at 7:27 pm. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (7-0) Pete Rust, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk City Council Proceedings September 15, 2015 Page 3 of 3