City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for February 6, 2018, 7 pm, Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: 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 Berg moved to add an executive session to discuss personnel issues. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. Council Member Barney moved to approve the agenda as amended. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: (A) Make-A- Wish Day Wyoming. Presentations: (A) Recognition of Years of Service for Retired Police Officer Glen Williams; (B) Recognition of Officer Korey Thompson and CPL. Debbie Tippy for Performing Lifesaving Measures; (C) STAR Transit Update; (D) Travel & Tourism 2017 Annual Report Update. Public Hearing: Special Use Approval for a Wireless Communications Tower in the Bronze Belt Overlay Zone. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:38 pm. There were no comments or concerns. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:40 pm. Resolutions: (R18- 02) Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Creating a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Council Member Wilson moved to approve the resolution to support the creation of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. (R18-03) Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Special Use Permit for a Wireless Telecommunication Tower in the Bronze Belt Conservation Overlay Zone. Council Member Barney moved to approve the Resolution granting approval of the Special Use Permit filed by Verizon Wireless (Digital Skylines) for the construction of a 99’ monopole cellular tower, to be located in a Bronze Belt Overlay District, pending approval of the lease agreement. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. (R18-04) Consideration of a Resolution to Increase the Capital Projects and General Funds for Fiscal Year 2018. Council Member Wilson moved to approve the resolution to increase the Capital Projects and General Funds for Fiscal Year 2018, in the amount of $725,000. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration to Approve the 2018 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Funding Award. Council Member Berg moved to accept the 2018 HIDTA funding award in the amount of $80,449 and authorize Mayor Rust and Staff to sign the funding agreement upon approval of the City Attorney. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. (B) Consideration to Approve a Lease with Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba; Verizon Wireless. Council Member Maes moved to approve a lease agreement with Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba; Verizon Wireless for lease on Mansface for land in the amount of $15,500 annually within the City of Green River and to authorize the Mayor to sign the same, the Governing Body also hereby finds that the commitment with Cellular Inc. Network Corporation to provide the services specified for the term of years specified has been determined to constitute a significant benefit and advantage to the City and the Public, in that such services are not readily available to the City in the absence of an extended term contract. Council Member Barney seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Wilson moved to approve the following: (A) Approve the Submission of a general application to Rocky Mountain Power for energy efficiency rebates and agree to the terms and conditions; (B) Horse corral lease agreement with Kye Kreusel for corral space 40; (C) Issuance of a Catering Permit to China Garden Inc. to cater alcoholic beverages at the Green River Chapter Duck’s Unlimited Banquet on Saturday, February 17, 2018, from 4 pm to 11 pm, at the Island Pavilion; (D) Transfer of the Ponderosa Bar’s liquor license to cater alcoholic beverages at the Rock Springs Chapter of Duck’s Unlimited Banquet on April 7, 2018, from 3 pm to midnight, at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, pending approval by the Rock Springs City Council; (E) Transfer of the Ponderosa Bar’s liquor license to cater alcoholic beverages at the Mine Rescue Captain’s Meeting on June 11, 2018, from 4 pm to midnight, and the Mine Rescue Banquet on June 14, 2018, from 4 pm to midnight, at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, pending approval by the Rock Springs City Council; (F) Transfer of the Ponderosa Bar’s liquor license to cater alcoholic beverages at the Muley Fanatic Banquet on March 17, 2018, from 4 pm to midnight, at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, pending approval by the Rock Springs City Council; (G) Approval of the special 24 hour bar openings requested by the Green River Liquor Association for St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, 2018; Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, May 5, 2018; Flaming Gorge Days, Friday, June 22, 2018 and Saturday, June 23, 2018 and for Halloween, Saturday, October 27, 2018; (H) Approval to waive fees based on the recommendations of the Utility Review Committee; (I) Authorize staff to sign the Criminal Justice Information System Management Control Agreement upon approval of the City Attorney; (J) Approval of Minutes for: January 2, 2018 Council; January 9, 2018 Workshop and January 16, 2018 Council; (K) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $304,040.66; Outstanding Invoices $327,827.11; Payroll Expenditures $553,161.98; Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Adjourn to Executive Session: Council Member Wilson moved to adjourn to executive session for personnel issues at 7:58 pm. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Reconvene: Council Member Wilson moved to reconvene at 8:22 pm. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Murphy moved to adjourn at 8:22 pm. Council Member Wilson seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: ________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk