City Council Meetings

CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 16, 2016 The Governing Body of the City of Green River met in regular session at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Council Vice-President Ted Barney called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Brett Stokes, and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: Acting City Administrator Chris Steffen, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Accounting Supervisor Mary Seppie, Director of Community Development Laura Profaizer, Interim Fire Chief Mike Liberty, Parks and Recreation Director Brad Raney, and City Attorney Galen West. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member Stokes moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (4-0) BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointment of Terry Leigh to the Joint Powers Water Board Council Member Maes moved to confirm Mayor Rust’s Appointment of Terry Leigh to the Joint Powers Water Board for a three year term beginning March 2016 and terminating March 2019. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried (4-0) Reappointment of Janet Hartford to the Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board Council Member Stokes moved to confirm Mayor Rust’s reappointment of Janet Hartford of the Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board for a three year term. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (4-0) Joint Appointment of Don Hartley to the Communities Protecting the Green Steering Committee Council Member Killpack moved to confirm Mayor Rust’s joint appointment of Don Hartley to the Communities Protecting the Green Steering Committee. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (4-0) PUBLIC HEARINGS Liquor License Renewals Council Vice-President Barney opened the hearing at 7:04 pm. There were no comments or concerns presented. Council Vice-President Barney closed the hearing at 7:04 pm. ORDINANCES Rezoning Property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Single Family Residential) 3rd Reading: An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Green River, Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Single Family Residential), a 6.950 acre tract of land located along Upland Way, as hereby described within this ordinance. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the ordinance on third reading amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Green River, Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming from City Council Proceedings February 16, 2016 Page 1 of 3 R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Single Family Residential), a 6.950 acre tract of land located along Upland Way, as here by described within this ordinance. Council Member Maes seconded. Motion carried. (4-0) RESOLUTIONS Establishing & Designating Bank Depositories R16-09: A resolution establishing and officially designating Bank Depositories for the purpose of earning a secured rate of return for the City of Green River. Council Member Maes moved to approve the resolution establishing and officially designating Bank Depositories for the purpose of earning a secured rate of return for the City of Green River. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (4-0) Countywide Consensus Block Grand Joint Resolution for Granger and Superior Joint Resolution #SWBFY15/16-9 Council Member Stokes moved to approve the resolution Countywide Consensus Block Grant Joint Resolution #SWBFY15/16-09 for Granger & Superior. Council Member Killpack seconded. Acting City Administrator Steffen said when there are any changes with consensus grant money all of the major communities in the county have to approve them. Motion carried. (4-0) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS Electrical Services Bid Proposal for City Owned Facilities Council Member Maes moved to reject the bid proposal from Mountain West Electrical, Inc. for city-wide electrical maintenance. Council Member Stokes seconded. Council Vice-President Barney asked when the current maintenance contract ends. Mr. Raney said it has already expired. This agreement would be for services on an “as needed” basis, with no agreement. Each department would be able to choose their own electrician when needed. They are would like to move forward without a contract since the cost was so high. Council Member Maes asked why there was only one bid. Mr. Raney said he doesn’t know why they did not receive any more bids. It was published in the newspaper, on the city’s website, and letters were sent to businesses requesting proposals. Council Member Killpack asked if it will be cost effective doing it this way. Mr. Raney said yes. Motion carried. (4-0) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Stokes moved to approve the following consent agenda items. Council Member Killpack seconded. Motion carried. (4-0)  Approval of the 2016 Quilting on the Green Memorandum of Understanding with the Quilting on the Green Committee  Liquor License Renewals beginning April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017  Minutes for February 2, 2016 Council City Council Proceedings February 16, 2016 Page 2 of 3   Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices = $90,611.38 Outstanding Invoices = $218,503.19 Payroll Expenditures = $292,234.32 Pre-authorization Payments = $1,065,000.00 CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Acting City Administrator Steffen said the Crystal Classic event went well. The Parks & Recreation staff did a great job. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mr. West had nothing to report. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS All of the Council Members thanked everyone for doing a great job with the Crystal Classic Event, it was a great success. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Killpack moved to adjourn at 7:20 pm. Council Member Stokes seconded. Motion carried. (4-0) _____________________________ Pete Rust, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk City Council Proceedings February 16, 2016 Page 3 of 3