City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for January 2, 2019, 7:00 pm, Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Lisa Maes, Tom Murphy, Robert Berg, Michael Shutran, Jim Zimmerman 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. Oath of Office: Newly elected Council Members: Pete Rust, Gary Killpack, Mike Shutran and Jim Zimmerman. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Maes moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Board and Committee Appointments: Appointment of two Council Members to the Finance Committee. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the Mayor’s Appointment of Council Member Maes and Council Member Killpack to the Finance Committee for a term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R19-01) Consideration of a Resolution Establishing and Designating Bank Depositories for the City of Green River. Council Member Zimmerman 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 Killpack seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration of a Bid Award to Jack’s Truck & Equipment for a New Heavy Duty Conventional Cab Chassis with Sewer/Catch Basin Cleaner Body. Council Member Maes moved to award the bid for a new heavy duty conventional cab chassis with sewer/catch basin cleaner body to Jack’s Truck & Equipment Bid #1 in the amount of $513,924. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried; (B) Consideration to enter into an Agreement with the YWCA Center for Families and Children. Council Member Murphy moved to enter an agreement with the YWCA Sweetwater County Center for Families and Children, to help purchase a new transport vehicle, in the amount of $3,500. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried; (C) Consideration to Sell the older Animal Control Truck to Lyman, Wyoming Police Department. Council Member Berg moved to sell a 2003 Chevrolet Animal Control truck to the Town of Lyman for the cost of the title transfer fee. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried; (D) Consideration of the Election of Council President and Vice-President. Council Member Berg moved to elect Council Member Killpack as Council President and Council Member Shutran moved to elect Council Member Berg as Council Vice-President. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Killpack moved to approve the Consent Agenda; (A)WYDOT Landscaping agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, pending legal review; (B) Horse Corral lease with Stephanie Eastman for corrals #84 & #85; (C) For the City Clerk to accept the Public Disclosure Forms as submitted; (D) The City of Green River’s contribution to help the Great Divide Economic Development Coalition pay for the update to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, in the amount of $1,000; (E) Approval of the Payment of Bills; Outstanding Invoices $320,127.92, Payroll Expenditures $323,708.47, Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Killpack moved to adjourn at 7:24 pm. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk