City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for June 20, 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, Ted Barney, Robert Berg, and Allan Wilson. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Members of the Solid Waste Staff, Director of Community Development Laura Leigh, Police Chief Chris Steffen, Fire Chief Mike Nomis, Director of Parks and Recreation Brad Raney, Parks, Facilities and Project Manager Doug Stewart, Recreation Supervisor Katie Blood, URA/Main Street Administrator Jennie Melvin, and City Attorney Galen West. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Killpack moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: Flaming Gorge Days. Presentations: Service Recognition for Steve Monk. Citizen Requests and Other Communications: (1) Legislator Stan Blake reminded everyone that there will be a Select Water Committee meeting here in Green River on August 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2017. (2) Resident Eddie Lee asked if the city has ever considered going to private insurance instead of the state pool. Public Hearing: Proposed Budget for FYE2018. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:28 pm. There were no comments or concerns presented. The Mayor closed the hearing at 7:28 pm. Board and Committee Appointments: Appointment to the Sweetwater County Board of Health. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Resha Ball to the Sweetwater County Board of Health filling Pete Rust’s term that will expire October, 2018. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Ordinances: Consideration on 2nd Reading an Ordinance Vacating from Public Use “Old Lincoln Track and Field at Castle Rock Park”. Council Member Maes moved to approve on second reading an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 12-06 vacating from public use “Old Lincoln Track and Field at Castle Rock Park”, legally described as Lincoln School Addition, Tract B. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R17-15) Consideration of a Resolution to Grant Easements to the Jamestown-Rio Vista Water and Sewer District for the Installation of a Water Main. Council Member Barney moved to approve the resolution granting easements to the Jamestown-Rio Vista Water and Sewer District for the installation of a water main. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. (R17-16) Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Schedule of Fees for Fiscal Year 2018. Council Member Maes moved to approve the resolution adopting the Schedule of Fees charged for services products, licenses, rentals, etc. for the City of Green River, Wyoming for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Council Member Killpack seconded. Council Member Killpack moved to amend the schedule of fees as follows: Door to Door Solicitation Permits to $250 for 0-10 employees and $25 for each employee over 10 and to reduce the 2nd 90 gallon container fee by 50%. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. Original Motion carried with Council Member Barney voting against. (R17-17) Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Wages for all Elected and Appointed Officials for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the resolution establishing wages for all Elected Officials of the City of Green River, Wyoming for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. (R17-18) Consideration of a Resolution Making Appropriations and Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018. Council Member Maes moved to approve the resolution making appropriations and adopting the budget for the City of Green River, Wyoming for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: Consideration of Right of Entry Agreement with UPRR for the Northside Lift Station Replacement. Council Member Wilson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Right of Entry Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad (Folder No. 03025-40) for the purpose of accessing the site of the Northside Lift Station Replacement. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Maes moved to approve the following: (1) Trade Agreement between WYORADIO and the City of Green River Parks Department; (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign and accept the State Airport Aid form for Spaceport Day 2017, in the amount of $2,500 and execute the grant allocation if successful; (3) Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Equipment Rental Agreements with Honnen Equipment, Wyoming Rents, Wyoming Machinery, and/or BlueLine Rentals on an as needed basis in order to allow the City to respond to emergency or disaster situations, subject to existing budgetary authorizations; (4) Award the Bid for the sale of OCC (corrugated cardboard) recycled materials to Rocky Mountain Recycling of Salt Lake City, Utah in the amount of $72 per bale; (5) Flexshare Benefits Agreement effective for the plan year beginning January 1, 2018 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement; (6) Agreement with US Bank to add a merchant ID/terminal for the Police Department and to ratify Chris Meats’ signature of the application/agreement as of June 5, 2017; (7) Approval of the Utility Review Committee’s Recommendation of crediting account 2093-004, in the amount of $1,190.68 for sewer charges; (8) Issuance of a Catering Permit to the Wild Horse Saloon, Inc., dba; The Hitching Post Restaurant and Saloon to cater the Orton Wedding on July 1, 2017, from 5 pm to midnight, at the Island Pavilion and/or the Senior Citizen Center in Green River; (9) Approval of the transfer of liquor license and the issuance of a Catering Permit to Santa Fe Trail, Inc. to cater the Green River High School Class of 1997 Reunion on July 8, 2017, from 5 pm to midnight, at the Island Pavilion; (10) Horse Corral lease with Emily Gomez for corral #121; (11) Approval of Minutes for: June 6, 2017 Council; (12) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $326,275.12; Outstanding Invoices $666,350.45; Payroll Expenditures $303,421.21; Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Barney seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Wilson moved to adjourn at 8:47 pm. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk