City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Workshop Proceedings for February 8, 2022, 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Gary Killpack, Robert Berg, Sherry Bushman, Mike Shutran, George Jost and Jim Zimmerman. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Public Affairs and Grants Manager Ryan Rust, Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann, Assistant Fire Chief Bill Robinson and Parks & Recreation Director Brad Raney. Presentations: (A) Discussion on Fire Recovery USA Billing. Fire Recovery USA is requesting a modification of billing practices and for the City to allow them to increase their fees for providing the service. Chris gave a brief update on what they are proposing and why they are proposing it and council consensus was to go ahead and move forward with adding the fee increase to a council meeting agenda so it can be approved. Chris said the billing side of it will be addressed during budget because the fees are included in the schedule of fees that is approved in June every year; (B) Fire Department Update and Discussion on County Fire Coverage Area. Assistant Fire Chief Bill Robinson gave a brief overview of personnel, equipment and services. He said the Fire Department has covered and is currently covering calls in city limits, in the County and the Jamestown Rio Vista Fire District Area. The County would like to have an agreement in place with the City to have the Fire Department cover calls for them and this would allow for cost saving measures for all entities involved. Council agreed that staff and the County Fire District 1 can proceed with drafting an agreement to be presented to council for approval. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:42 pm. ________________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: ____________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk