City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for August 16, 2022, 7 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, Council President Gary Killpack called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: George Jost, Gary Killpack and Jim Zimmerman. Mayor, Pete Rust was attending by phone. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Public Affairs and Grants Manager Ryan Rust, Communication Administrator Steve Core, 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 Zimmerman moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Jost seconded, motion carried. Public Hearings: Council President Killpack opened the public hearing at 7:01 pm. There were no comments or concerns presented. Council President Killpack closed the hearing at 7:11 pm. Board Appointments: Appointment of Stacey Dolinar to the Sweetwater County Board of Health. Council Member Zimmerman moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Stacey Dolinar to the Sweetwater County Board of Health for a four (4) year term beginning August 16, 2022 and expiring August 31, 2026. Council Member Jost seconded, motion carried; (B) Reappointment of Timothy Night to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Jost moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Timothy Knight to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a three (3) year term beginning September 1, 2022 and expiring August 31, 2025. Council Member Zimmerman seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R22-19) Consideration of a Budget Resolution for the Carryover Projects for Fiscal Year 2023. Council Member Jost moved to approve the resolution increasing the City Funds for Fiscal Year Carryover, in the amount of $31,578,700. Council Member Zimmerman seconded, motion carried; (R22-20) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Request to Increase the Principal amount of the Clean Water SRF Loan #182 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility. Council Member Zimmerman moved to approve the resolution authorizing the submission of a request to increase the principal amount of Clean Water SRF Loan #182 for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project by $7.5 million for a new loan amount of $35.1 million on behalf of the Governing Body of the City of Green River and authorize the Mayor to sign all pertinent loan documents. Council Member Jost seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Zimmerman moved to approve the following items: (A) Approval of Minutes for: August 2, 2022 Council; (B) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices $249,083.32, Outstanding Invoices $647,562.33, Payroll Expenditures $314,136.29 and Preauthorized Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Jost seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Zimmerman moved to adjourn at 7:19 pm. Council Member Jost seconded, motion carried. ________________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk