City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for February 7, 2017, 7 pm, Council Chambers, Council President Gary Killpack called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Lisa Maes, Tom Murphy, Ted Barney, and Robert Berg. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Director of Community Development Laura Profaizer, Police Chief Chris Steffen, Fire Chief Mike Nomis, Director of Parks and Recreation Brad Raney, Recreation Supervisor Katie Blood, and City Attorney Galen West. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Barney moved to remove Board and Committee Appointments Item B: Mayor’s Appointments for Standing Committee’s and move Consent Agenda Item B: Approval of the Request for 24 Hour Bar Openings to Council Action Item A. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Council Member Robert moved to approve the agenda as amended. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: (1) Black History Month; (2) Random Acts of Kindness. Presentations: Green River Chamber of Commerce Update. Board & Committee Appointments: Appointment of Jane Fillmore to the Joint Powers Water Board. Council Member Maes moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Jane Fillmore to the Joint Powers Water Board for a three year term beginning March 1, 2017 and ending February 29, 2020. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R17-03) Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Wyoming Region 4 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Council Member Barney moved to approve the resolution adopting the Wyoming Region 4 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. (R17-04) Consideration of a Resolution Establishing and Officially Designating Bank Depositories for the City of Green River. Council Member Berg moved to approve the resolution officially establishing and designating bank depositories for the purpose of earning a secured rate of return for the City of Green River. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Council Action Items: Approval of the Request for 24 hour Bar Openings. Council Member Barney moved to approve the special 24 hour bar openings requested by the Green River Liquor Association for Friday, March 17, 2017; Friday, June 23, 2017; Saturday, June 24, 2017; and Saturday, October 28, 2017. Council Member Barney moved to table the motion so council can get more information on who has agreed, since the ordinance requires that a majority of retail license holders agree to the dates. Council Member Berg seconded, motion to table carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Maes moved to approve the following: (1) Approval of an agreement with SpyGlass Group LLC to review the City of Green River’s telecommunication services; (2) Approval of Minutes for: January 10, 2017 Workshop and January 17, 2017 Council; (3) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $145,365.46; Outstanding Invoices $321,734.29; Payroll Expenditures $598,464.12; Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Berg moved to adjourn at 7:52 pm. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. ________________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: __________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk