City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for September 6, 2016, 7 pm, Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Brett Stokes, Lisa Maes, Mark Peterson, and Allan Wilson. 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, Utility Superintendent Jason Palmer, Director of Community Development Laura Profazier, Police Chief Chris Steffen, Fire Chief Mike Nomis, Director of Parks & Recreation Brad Raney, and City Attorney Galen West. Council Member Wilson moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: Suicide Prevention. Presentations: (1) Recognition of Bravery to Jamie Sprecher; (2) Green River Chamber of Commerce Update; (3) Oath of Office – Fire Chief Michael G. Nomis. Appointments: Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Council Member Peterson moved to confirm the appointment of Hyrum Kurth to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three year term starting September 7, 2016 and ending on September 7, 2019. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R16-29) A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Green River, Wyoming, to Approve a Modification in the General Fund for the Police Department Investigations Division, in the amount of $1,196. Council Member Wilson moved to approve the resolution approving a modification in the General Fund for the Police Department Investigations Division, in the amount of $1,196. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. Council Action Items: (1) Approve an Agreement for the Demolition of the Lincoln School Gym Wall and Footers with New Peak Construction Company. Council Member Killpack abstained. Council Member Stokes moved to approve entering into an agreement with New Peak Construction Company for the removal of headers and footers from the old Lincoln School building. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. (2) Approval of the Removal of a Lien on the Tomahawk Hotel. Council Member Maes moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Release of Real Estate Mortgage between the City of Green River and Green River Futures for the Tomahawk Hotel, in the amount of $400,000. Council Member Stokes seconded. Council Member Wilson moved to table the motion so they can get more information. Council Member Peterson seconded, motion tabled. (3) Authorization to Submit a Sponsorship Application to the Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the sponsorship application submission for the 2016 Co-ed Tough Turkey Volleyball Tournament to the Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Board. Council Member Stokes seconded, motion carried. (4) Approval of a Standardized Employment Contract for Green River Police Department New Hires. Council Member Stokes moved to approve the use of the proposed Green River Police Department Employment Contract Agreement for Police Officer new hires on or after September 6, 2016. Council Member Peterson seconded, motion carried. (5) Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition. Council Member Maes moved to approve the MOU with the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition, in the amount of $20,000, pending review and approval by legal counsel. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Killpack moved to approve the following: (1) Approval of the AmeriCorps Caregiver Application for Payment of services for eligible dependents of VISTA members in the Green River After School Program; (2) Accept Transfers/Donations of unrestricted assets from SW- WRAP and authorize the Mayor to sign the appropriate documentation showing the transfer/donation of assets to the city; (3) Issuance of an Open Container Permit to Flaming Gorge Harley Davidson for their Jambalaya Jamboree event on Sunday, September 18, 2016, from 10 am to 5 pm, in the parking lot in front of the dealership; (4) Approval of Minutes for: August 16, 2016 Council and August 23, 2016 Special Council and Workshop; Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $161,588.93; Outstanding Invoices $558,677.12; Payroll Expenditures $639,827.55; and Preauthorization Payments $1,071,000.00. Council Member Peterson seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Wilson moved to adjourn at 8:16 pm. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk