City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for March 2, 2021, 7 pm, in the Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Sherry Bushman, George Jost, Mike Shutran, Robert Berg, and Jim Zimmerman. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Communications Administrator Steve Core, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Senior Building Inspector Ken Yager, 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 Bushman seconded, motion carried. Presentations: Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Update. Citizen Comments and Other Communication: Thomas Eddy, owner of the Mast Lounge asked Council to reconsider his application of alteration/renovation of the building located at 24 East Flaming Gorge Way. Council stated they were not going to reconsider his request unless he brings in updated plans for the business since it is no longer zoned for the purpose he first requested. Board and Committee Appointments: (A) Reappointment of Barry Tippy to the Green River Airport Advisory Board. Council Member Jost moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Barry Tippy to a four (4) year term on the Green River Airport Advisory Board beginning March 1, 2021 and expiring February 28, 2025. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried; (B) Reappointment of Edward McPherson to the Green River Airport Advisory Board. Council Member Zimmerman moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Edward McPherson to the Green River Airport Advisory Board to a four (4) year term beginning March 1, 2021 and expiring February 28, 2025. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration to Approve a Contract with Duty Dogs for the Purchase of a Trained Therapy Dog. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the contract with Duty Dogs for the purpose of purchasing and training Buddy, in the amount of $6,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Council Member Zimmerman seconded, motion carried; (B) Consideration of a Contract for Custodial Services with Castle Cleaning Company. Council Member Bushman moved to approve the contract for Custodial Cleaning with Castle Cleaning Company for the Recreation Center, in the amount of $60,000. Council Member Jost seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Killpack moved to approve the consent agenda as presented: (A) Approval of the 2021 Quilting on the Green Memorandum of Understanding with the Quilting on the Green Committee; (B) Approval to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Jim Dean; dba Pineda’s Kenpo-Karate for the 2021 Western Wyoming Karate Tournament; (C) Approval of the special 24-hour bar openings requested by the Green River Liquor Association for St. Patrick’s Day – March 20, 2021; Flaming Gorge Days – June 25th and 26th, 2021; Halloween – October 31, 2021 and New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2021; (D) Horse corral lease agreement with Sara Parson for corrals 50 & 56; (E) Enter into an agreement for collection services with American Collection Systems, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement; (F) Enter into an agreement with Union Telephone Company for temporary access across City property; (G) Approval of the Minutes for: February 16, 2021 Council; (H) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices - $78,506.04, Outstanding Invoices - $182,260.62, Payroll Expenditures - $329,333.97 and Preauthorization Payments - $1,065,000.00. Council Member Zimmerman seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Jost moved to adjourn at 8:20 pm. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Page 1 of 2 Attest: ________________________________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk Page 2 of 2