City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for December 3, 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, Tom Murphy and Gary Killpack. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Communication Administrator Amanda Cavaz, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Police Chief Tom Jarvie, Fire Chief Mike Nomis, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Katie Blood and City Attorney Galen West. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Zimmerman moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried. Presentations: (A) Green River Chamber of Commerce Update; (B) Joint Powers Telecommunications Board Agreement Amendment Proposal by Sweetwater County. Citizen Requests and Other Communications: Angie Shutran from US Bank thanked the Utilities staff for working professionally and fast on the water break that happened by the bank. She said the staff had sand bags out to protect the bank and once the break was fixed staff cleaned up the sand and ice that had accumulated everywhere from the break. Stephanie and Corey Bohlmann asked the council to consider changing the Ordinance so they could provide an in-home daycare center within their home. Currently, the ordinance states that they cannot do so because of zoning restrictions. They would like to be able to accommodate more infants and to do so the state requires the City zoning to allow it before they can be licensed by the state. Council said they will have staff research it and check with the state and see what will be the best way to go about changing the ordinance. Resolutions: (R19-22) Consideration of a Budget Resolution to Accept a Grant from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). Council Member Berg moved to approve the Resolution to accept grant funds from WYDOT, in the amount of $50,500. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Council Member Murphy moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Flaming Gorge Corridor Study, in the amount of $55,775. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried; (B) Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the City’s Agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. Council Member Shutran moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to the City’s Agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for the preparation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Design, in the amount of $24,000. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried; (C) Consideration to Award the Bid to Ken Garff West Valley for (2) Two New Pickup Trucks. Council Member Maes moved to award the bid for (2) two new 4-wheel drive ½ ton crew cab pickup trucks to Ken Garff West Valley Dodge in Utah, to be purchased by Hincklease and allow the City to lease the vehicles from Hincklease. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried; (D) Consideration to Award the Bid to Greiner Ford of Casper, WY for (7) Seven New Pickup Trucks. Council Member Zimmerman moved to award the bid to Greiner Ford of Casper, Wyoming for (7) seven new 4-wheel drive ¾ ton pickup trucks, in the amount of $200,049. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried; (E) Consideration to Authorize the Submission of an Application to the Innovative Readiness Training Civilian-Military Partnership Program. Council Member Shutran moved to authorize the submission of an application to the Innovative Readiness Training Civilian-Military Partnership Program for the Green River Airport Runway Grading Project. Council Member Maes seconded, motion carried; (F) Consideration to Approve the Waiver/Certification Regarding the Justice Assistance Grant. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the waiver/certification letter regarding the 2019 JAG Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign said waiver/certification letter. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Shutran moved to approve the Consent Agenda: (A) Approval of an Agreement with VRK Auctions, LLC for an Online Auction Site for Surplus Property; (B) Horse Corral Lease with Ruben Reyes for corrals #67 & #68; (C) Approval of the Minutes for: November 19, 2019 Council; (D) Approval of the Payment of Bills; Prepaid Invoices $3,833.98, Outstanding Invoices $815,932.97, Payroll Expenditures $376,927.21, Preauthorization Payments $1,065,000.00, Council Member Zimmerman seconded, motion carried. Additional Paid Holiday. Council agreed to have Mr. Clevenger add an additional paid Holiday for Employees on December 23, 2019 and to give a $50 gift certificate to all active employees. Adjournment: Council Member Shutran moved to adjourn at 8:17 pm. Council Member Murphy seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: __________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk