City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for October 2, 2018, 7:00 pm, Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Lisa Maes, Robert Berg, Ted Barney and Gary Killpack. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger; Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Communication Administrator Amanda Cavaz, Director of Finance Chris Meats, 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 Killpack moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Barney seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: (A) Breast Cancer Awareness Month; (B) Fire Prevention Week. Citizen Requests and Other Concerns: Resident Sherry Bushman invited the council and the public to attend the American Legion 5k/10k race on November 10 starting at 9 am. Board and Committee Appointments: (A) Appointment of Mera Souare to the Sweetwater Combined Communication Joint Powers Board. Council Member Barney moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Mera Souara to the Sweetwater Combined Communication Joint Powers Board for a (3) three year term beginning November 1, 2018 and expiring November 1, 2021. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried; (B) Appointment of Shaun Sturlaugson to the Sweetwater Combined Communications Joint Powers Board. Council Member Killpack moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Shaun Sturlaugson to the Sweetwater Combined Communication Joint Powers Board for a (3) three year term beginning November 1, 2018 and ending November 1, 2021. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried; (C) Appointment of Nancy Eklund to the Sweetwater County Board of Health. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Nancy Eklund to the Sweetwater County Board of Health for a four (4) year term beginning November 1, 2018 and ending on November 1, 2022. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried; (D) Reappointment of Sheila Simpson to the Green River Arts Council. Council Member Barney moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Sheila Simpson to the Green River Arts Council for an additional (2) two year term. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R18-22) Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. Council Member Berg moved to approve the resolution accepting grant funding from the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, in the amount of $52,000. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration to Approve a Wattsmart Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power. Council Member Killpack moved to approve entering into a Wattsmart agreement with Rocky Mountain Power and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried; (B) Consideration to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with GovDeals, Inc. Council Member Maes moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with GovDeals, Inc. for online auction services for the City’s surplus property. Council Member Barney seconded, motion carried; (C) Consideration to Authorize the Green River Fire Department Submit a Wyoming PDO Grant Application. Council Member Barney moved to authorize the Green River Fire Department submit a Wyoming PDO Grant application to the Wyoming Department of Health to authorize the Fire Department first responders to administer Narcan for the use of opioid overdose if needed. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried; (D) Consideration to Authorize the Submission of a 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Council Member Killpack moved to authorize the Green River Fire Department submit an application for the 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a new pumper truck. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Maes moved to approve the Consent Agenda; (A) Approve the grant disbursement agreement with the Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board for the 2018 Co-ed Tough Turkey Volleyball Tournament, in the amount of $1,000; (B) Approve the grant agreement with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, in the amount of $52,000 and authorize the Mayor sign the agreement and attachment A; (C) Issuance of a catering permit to the Wild Horse Saloon, Inc. dba The Hitching Post Restaurant and Saloon to cater alcoholic beverages at the wedding of Ryan Rust and Kayli Doak on October 13, 2018, from 3 pm to midnight, at the Island Pavilion; (D) Issuance of a catering permit to Lew’s Inc. dba Sands Buddha Bob’s Liquor Catering to cater alcoholic beverages at the Ciner Service Awards Banquet on November 2, 2018, from 5 pm to midnight, at the Island Pavilion; (E) Approval of the Minutes for: September 18, 2018 Council; (F) Approval of the Payment of Bills; Prepaid Invoices $14,925.64, Outstanding Invoices $1,971,456.30, Payroll Expenditures $590,792.50, Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00, Council Member Barney seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Berg moved to adjourn at 7:37 pm. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk