City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for September 21, 2021, 7 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Sherry Bushman, George Jost, Mike Shutran, Gary Killpack, 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, Public Affairs and Grants Manager Ryan Rust, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Police Chief Tom Jarvie, Director of Parks and Recreation Brad Raney and City Attorney Galen West. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Shutran moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: Diaper Need Awareness Week. Presentations: Wyoming Against Gas Chambers – Madhu Anderson. Public Hearings: Public Hearing to Consider a Request for a Special Use Permit filed by Wyoming.com. The Mayor opened the hearing at 7:24 pm. There were no comments or concerns presented. The Mayor closed the hearing at 7:25 pm. Resolutions: (R21-19) Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Special Use Permit filed by Wyoming.com. Council Member Shutran moved to approve the resolution granting approval of the Special Use Permit filed by Wyoming.com for the construction of a 40’ high-speed internet tower to be located in the Bronze Belt Conservation Overlay District within the 10’x10’ leased area on Mansface Mountain, Green River, Wyoming, pending legal approval. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Council Actions: (A) Consideration to Approve the Sculpture Donation to the City of Green River by the Green River Arts Council. Council Member Killpack moved to accept the Green River Development Fund donation of “Herons” to be included in the City of Green River’s Sculpture Showcase property. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried; (B) Consideration to Approve Change Order #1 for the 2021 Cape Seal Project. Council Member Zimmerman moved to approve Change Order #1 for the 2021 Cape Seal Project, in the amount of $24,650 and authorize the Mayor to sign the change order. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried; (C) Consideration of a MOU between the City of Green River, the City of Rock Springs and Sweetwater County. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the MOU between the City of Green River, the City of Rock Springs and Sweetwater County. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Shutran moved to approve the following items: (A) Approval of the horse corral lease agreement with Michael J & Blair Aimone for horse corrals #110 & #111; (B) Issuance of a catering permit to Lew’s Inc., dba Sands Buddha Bobs Liquor Catering to cater alcoholic beverages at the Ciner 2021 Service Awards on November 5, 2021, from 4 pm until midnight at Expedition Island, pending approval by the Rock Springs City Council; (C) Approval of the Unclaimed Property Report and to submit a check, in the amount of $196.54 to the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office under the Unclaimed Property Act; (D) Approval of Minutes for: September 7, 2021 Council; (E) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices $192,549.80, Outstanding Invoices $1,521,881.46, Payroll Expenditures $217,275.75 and Preauthorized Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Zimmerman moved to adjourn at 7:51 pm. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. /s/ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: /s/ Chris Meats, City Clerk