City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for April 17, 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, Gary Killpack and Allan Wilson. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Director of Community Development Laura Leigh, 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 Wilson moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. Green River High School National Honor Society asked council to consider building a dog park in between the Animal Shelter and the horse exercise ring. They have had a few fundraisers to help with the costs and are willing to volunteer their time and equipment to get it constructed. They would volunteer to help with the maintenance as well. Presentations: (A) Recognition of Sergeant Brad Halter and Officer Korey Thompson for Performing Lifesaving Measures; (B) Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition Update; (C) Wyoming Waste Systems Update; (D) Muley Fanatic Foundation; (E) Town Bar & Grill – Wyoming Downs. Board and Committee Appointments: Appointment of Janell Hunter to the Joint Powers Water Board. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Janell Hunter to the Joint Powers Water Board filling Mrs. Fillmore’s remaining term which expires on February 20, 2020. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R18-08) Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Completed Deer Trail Subdivision Improvements and a One Year Maintenance Bond. Council Member Maes moved to approve the resolution accepting the control and maintenance of the completed improvements installed within the Deer Trail Subdivision, releasing $72,430 from Letter of Credit #140 (issued by State bank) in the amount of $155,120 to serve as a one-year warranty on the completed public improvements, with an expiration date of April 17, 2019. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried; (R18-09) Consideration of a Resolution to Award the Bid and Enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement for Lincoln School Addition, Tracts B & C. Council Member Wilson moved to approve the Resolution accepting a bid in the amount of $100,000 and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Development Agreement with New Peak Construction Company, LLC for the purchase and development of Lincoln School Addition, Tracts B and C. Council Member Killpack abstained. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration of a Partial Release of Retainage for the 2017 Capital Improvement Project – Hitching Post Reconstruction. Council Member Barney moved to approve the partial release of retainage, in the amount of $111,444.89, to DeBernardi Construction Company, Inc. for the 2017 CIP Phase 1 – Hitching Post Drive Reconstruction Project. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Maes moved to approve the following: (A) Enter into a lease agreement with 4H Project Hope; (B) The submission of a grant application to the Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Board, in the amount of $6,000, for Art on the Green advertising; (C) Issuance of a catering permit to Simba, Inc. dba; Club 307 to cater alcoholic beverages at a wedding on May 26, 2018 from 7 am to 11:59 pm, at the Island Pavilion, pending approval by the Rock Springs City Council; (D) Issuance of a catering permit to the Wild Horse Saloon, Inc. dba; The Hitching Post Restaurant & Saloon to cater alcoholic beverages at a wedding on June 16, 2018 from 5 pm to midnight, at the Island Pavilion; (E) Approval of Minutes for: April 3, 2018 Council; (F) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid $197,144.15; Outstanding Invoices $437,063.35; Payroll Expenditures $257,298.95; Preauthorization Payments $1,067,000.00. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Wilson moved to adjourn at 8:08 pm. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. ________________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk