City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for July 5, 2016, 7 pm, Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Brett Stokes, Mark Peterson, and Ted Barney. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Director of Community Development Laura Profazier, Police Lieutenant Tom Jarvie, Interim Fire Chief Mike Liberty, Director of Parks & Recreation Brad Raney, and City Attorney Galen West. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: (1) American Legion Freedom Days Proclamation. Presentations: (1) Green River Chamber of Commerce. Public Hearings: (1) 2016 M.E.E.T. in Green River Urban Renewal Plan; (2) Building Code Updates. Appointments: (1) Appointment of Michael Nelson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Council Member Peterson moved to confirm the appointment of Michael Nelson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three year term beginning July 2016 and terminating July 2019. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. (2) Reappointment of Misti Zimmerman to the Tree Board. Council Member Stokes moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Misti Zimmerman to the Tree Board for a three year term beginning July 2016 and terminating July 2019. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. Ordinances: (1) Amending Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations. Council Member Barney moved to approve on first reading adopting, with amendments, the 2015 editions of the International Building Code, Residential Code, Existing Building Codes, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Property Maintenance Code, Fuel Gas Code, and Fire Code, and the 2014 National Electrical Code. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R16-25) Approving the 2016 M.E.E.T. in Green River Urban Renewal Plan. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the resolution approving the 2016 M.E.E.T. in the Green River Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal areas identified as the Central Business District and the River Corridor District. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. (R16-26) Authorize the Submission of a SRF Loan Application for an additional $1.2 million for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Design. Council Member Barney moved to approve the resolution authorizing the Submission of the application to the Wyoming State Revolving Fund Program for a $1.2 million loan for the design phase of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project on behalf of the Governing Body for the City of Green River and authorize the Mayor to sign pertinent loan documents. Council Member Peterson seconded, motion carried. Council Action Items: (1) Approve the Release of a Portion of the Lynn Subdivision Improvement Guarantee. Council Member Stokes moved to approve the partial release, in the amount of $219,905.88, from Standby Letter of Credit Number 5091756, issued by RSNB Bank, for the installation of subdivision improvements installed in the Lynn Subdivision. Council Member Killpack abstained. Council Member Peterson seconded, motion carried. (2) Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Wyoming Business Council, the City of Green River, and the URA/Main Street Agency. Council Member Barney moved to authorize Mayor Rust to sign the MOU between the Wyoming Business Council, the City of Green River and the URA/Main Street Agency. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. (3) Adopt the Standard Title VI Assurance/Non-Discrimination Provisions and Identification of EEO Coordinator. Council Member Killpack moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the standard Title VI Assurance/Non Discrimination Provisions and Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Mark Westenskow as the Title VI/EEO Coordinator for projects using Federal Funds obtained through WYDOT. Council Page 1 of 2 Member Peterson seconded, motion carried. (4) Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement between WYDOT and the City of Green River for the Urban Systems Streets Project. Council Member Stokes moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment Number One to the Cooperative Agreement between the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the City of Green River for the Urban System Streets Project. Council Member Peterson seconded, motion carried. (5) Approve an Easement for Union Telephone Company. Council Member Barney moved to approve the Easement with Union Telephone Company within the Wild Horse Canyon Road, and authorize the Mayor to sign the pertinent Easement Documents. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. (6) Acceptance of a City of Green River VISTA Program Grant. Council Member Peterson moved to accept a City of Green River VISTA Program grant, authorize the Mayor to sign the associated documents, and authorize the Director of Human Resources to electronically accept the grant award. Council Member Barney seconded, motion carried. (7) Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant for the Green River Police Department. Council Member Peterson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant for the Green River Police Department in the amount of $12,957. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Barney moved to approve the following: (1) Approval of the Payroll Account Acknowledgement with AFLAC to amend the City’s employee benefit plan year and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement; (2) Approval of the Agreement with the Joint Powers Telecom Board for Fiber Optic Services, in the amount of $27,360; (3) Approval for the Fish Bowl Inc. to use their city issued Retail Liquor License to cater a private wedding at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, on July 16, 2016, from 4 pm to midnight, pending approval by the Rock Springs City Council; (4) Approval of a Trade Agreement between the Radio Network and the Green River Recreation Center; (5) Approval of the Trade Agreement with WyoRadio and the Green River Recreation Center; (6) Landfill Removal Request by Vance McGahey for the removal of railroad ties; Approval of the Minutes for: June 14, 2016 Workshop and June 21, 2016 Council; (7) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $665,498.75; Outstanding Invoices $299,314.15; Payroll Expenditures $344,014.07; Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Stokes moved to adjourn at 8:15 pm. Council Member Barney seconded, motion carried. ____________________________ Pete Rust, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk Page 2 of 2