City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for January 2, 2018, 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, Director of Community Development Laura Leigh, Interim Police Chief Tom Jarvie, Fire Chief Mike Nomis, Director of Parks and Recreation Brad Raney and City Attorney Galen West. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Killpack moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. Citizen Requests and Other Communications: Laural and Michelle from Wyoming Waste Connections gave a brief update on their first day taking over solid waste services and the transfer station. Public Hearing: Public Hearing for the Request by Buckley Hubert dba; Town Bar & Grill for a Retail Liquor License. The Mayor opened the hearing at 7:08 pm. There were no concerns or comments. The Mayor closed the hearing at 7:09 pm. Board and Committee Appointments: Appointment of Two Council Members to the Finance Committee. Council Member Wilson moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Council Members Lisa Maes & Gary Killpack to the Finance Committee for a term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R18-01) Consideration of a Resolution Establishing and Designating Bank Depositories for the City of Green River. Council Member Killpack 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 Murphy seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration of the Election of Council President and Vice- President. Council Member Killpack moved to keep the president and vice-president as is for 2018 (Killpack as President & Wilson Vice-President). Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. (B) Consideration to Approve the Issuance of a Retail Liquor License to Buckley Hubert dba; Town Bar & Grill. Council Member Wilson moved to approve the issuance of a retail liquor license to Buckley Hubert dba; Town Bar & Grill for the term of January 3, 2018 to March 31, 2018. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. (C) Consideration of an Agreement and Payment to the Green River Livestock Company. Council Member Wilson moved to approve the agreement with the Green River Livestock Company to allow the City access on Mansface peak along the existing roads and make payment, in the amount of $5,000. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Wilson moved to approve the following: (A) Accept the Public Officials Disclosure; (B) Agreement for the Memorial Hospital Foundation Sponsorship of the Red Tie Gala, in the amount of $750; (C) Agreement and Payment for the Thoman Memorial Wrestling Tournament sponsorship, in the amount of $750; (D) Approval of Minutes for: December 19, 2017 Council; (E) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $6,143.95; Outstanding Invoices $299,645.53; Payroll Expenditures $470,772.13; Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Wilson moved to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: ______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk