City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for November 5, 2019, 7:00 pm, Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Lisa Maes, Robert Berg, Michael Shutran, Jim Zimmerman and Gary Killpack. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Communication Administrator Amanda Cavaz, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, 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 Zimmerman moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: (A) Epilepsy Awareness Month. Citizen Requests and Other Communications: Southwest Regional Cancer Center announced Complete Chiropractic as the winner of the Paint the Town Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Competition in Green River and Murdock’s as the winner in Rock Springs. Public Hearings: Public Hearing for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Construction – Loan and Environmental Requirements. The Mayor opened the hearing at 7:05 pm. Mr. Westenskow gave a brief presentation on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Construction plan since it is a requirement of the loan. There were no concerns or comments presented. The Mayor closed the hearing at 7:26 pm. Board and Committee Appointments: (A) Appointment of Andy Hooten to the Joint Powers Telecommunication Board. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Andy Hooten to the Joint Powers Telecommunication Board beginning November 5, 2019 and ending November 5, 2022. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried; (B) Appointment of AshLeigh Aden to the Green River Arts Council. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the Mayor’s appointment of AshLeigh Aden to the Green River Arts Council for a (2) two-year term. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried; (C) Reappointment of Lynn Birch to the Green River Arts Council. Council Member Zimmerman moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Lynn Birch to the Green River Arts Council for a (2) two-year term. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried; (D) Appointment of William Howard Hart to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Council Member Maes moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of William Howard Hart to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a (3) three-year term beginning November 5, 2019 and expiring on November 5, 2022. Ordinances: Consideration on second reading an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Section 18-88 and 18-92 Smoking Prohibited. Council Member Shutran moved to approve on second reading the amendments to Chapter 18, Sections 18-88 and 18-92 of the City of Green River Code of Ordinances. Council Member Zimmerman seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration of an Agreement with OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC. Council Member Zimmerman moved to approve the Fitness Passport Service Program Agreement with OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC., pending legal approval. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Killpack moved to approve the Consent Agenda: (A) Horse Corral Lease Agreement with Estella Munoz for corral space 115; (B) Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater County for the placement of the “Fox” sculpture; (C) 2020 Memorandum of Understanding with the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo Committee; (D) Write-off account 407 for $90.14; account 497 for $50 and account 504 for $35; (E) Issuance of a catering permit to Lew’s Inc., dba Sands Buddha Bobs Liquor Catering to cater alcoholic beverages at Tata’s Company Christmas Party on December 6, 2019, from 4 pm until midnight, at the Island Pavilion; (F) Approval of the Minutes for: October 15, 2019 Council; (G) Approval of the Payment of Bills; Prepaid Invoices $181,184.37, Outstanding Invoices $444,551.19, Payroll Expenditures $342,057.50, Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00, Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Adjourn to Council Workshop: Council Member Killpack moved to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Council Workshop: (A) Discussion on Directional and Priority Planning. Mr. Clevenger gave a brief presentation on the City’s Directional and Priority Planning. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: ________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk