City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for January 3, 2017, 7 pm, Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Lisa Maes, Tom Murphy, Robert Berg, and Allan Wilson. The following were present representing the City: Acting City Administrator Chris Meats, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Project Engineer Holden Wright, Director of Community Development Laura Profazier, Police Chief Chris Steffen, Fire Chief Mike Nomis, Director of Parks and Recreation Brad Raney, and City Attorney Galen West. Oath of Office: Judge Petri swore in the newly elected City Council Members: Robert Berg, Lisa Maes, and Tom Murphy. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Wilson moved to add Council Action Item: C: Election of Council President and Vice President to the agenda. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. Council Action Items: (1) Consideration to Approve Change Order #2 for the 2016 Wayfinding Signage Project. Council Member Wilson moved to approve the final adjusting change order #2, in the amount of $3,428.42, to Wyoming Signs LLC for the 2016 Wayfinding Signage Project. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. (2) Consideration to Approve a Bid and Lease Agreement with Hincklease. Council Member Maes moved to award a bid for police vehicles to Hincklease for an amount of first year leasing costs not to exceed $16,000 and to approve a lease agreement(s) with Hincklease for the lease of two (2) police vehicles for a term of 36 months as it has been determined to constitute a significant benefit and give an economic benefit to the City and the public in the absence of an extended term contract. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. (3) Election of Council President and Vice President. Council Member Wilson moved to nominate Gary Killpack to serve as Council President for the year 2017. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Council Member Maes moved to nominate Allan Wilson to serve as Council Vice President for the year 2017. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Wilson moved to approve the following (1) Approval of the Business Associate Agreement with Mission Health Services excluding paragraph 5.1 Indemnification, under Article V: Miscellaneous, as recommended by legal counsel; (2) Approval for the City Clerk to Accept the Public Officials Disclosure Forms as submitted; (3) Approval of an Agreement and Payment to the organizers of the Thoman Memorial Wrestling Tournament for the City to be a sponsor of the January 2017 event, in the amount of $750; (4) Issuance of a catering permit to China Garden, Inc. for the Duck’s Unlimited Annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 5 pm to 11 pm, at the Island Pavilion; (5) Approval of Minutes for: December 20, 2016 Council; (6) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $113,204.28; Outstanding Invoices $280,299.39; Payroll Expenditures $304,085.50; Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Killpack moved to adjourn at 7:46 pm. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk