City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for July 5, 2023, 7 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: George Jost, Robert Berg, Sherry Bushman, Mike Shutran, Gary Killpack and Ron Williams. The following were present representing the City: Acting City Administrator Chris Meats, Human Resource Director Cari Kragovich, Public Affairs and Grants Manager Ryan Rust, Acting Director of Public Works Jason Palmer, Interim Police Chief Shaun Sturlaugson, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Katie Duncombe and Acting City Attorney Tammy Harris. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Killpack moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: Purple Heart City. Presentations: Community Service Recognition of Lily Sunshine Harris. Board and Community Appointments: Reappointment of Chris Meats to the Joint Powers Telecommunications Board. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the Mayor’s Reappointment of Chris Meats to the Joint Powers Telecommunications Board beginning July 5, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried. Resolutions: (R23-13) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a FY2023 WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Application. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to WYDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for ADA Upgrades near Green River Schools and authorize the Mayor to sign all pertinent grant documents. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Council Action Items: (A) Consideration of an Agreement with AMP Live Events, LLC., dba Monster Truck Nitro Tour. Council Member Jost moved to approve the Facility Rental Agreement with AMP Live Events, LLC., dba Monster Truck Nitro Tour, pending legal approval. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried; (B) Consideration of an Agreement with Long Building Technologies. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the service contract for HVAC with Long Building Technologies for services at the Recreation Center, City Hall, Expedition Island Pavilion, Police Department and Animal Control, in the amount of $22,112; (C) Consideration to Approve an Agreement with Peak Software, Inc. Council Member Bushman moved to approve the signing of the proposal and agreement with Peak Software Systems, Inc. for Sportsman Cloud Data Hosting Software for the Parks & Recreation Department; (D) Consideration of an Engagement Letter with Rudd & Company for Fiscal Year 2023 Audit and Single Audit. Council Member Berg move to approve the engagement letter with Rudd & Company for the annual audit. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Jost moved to approve the following items: (A) Approval of the Grant Award of $2,000 from the Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board (SWCJTT) for the 2023 Co-ed Tough Turkey Volleyball Tournament; (B); Approval of an Agreement with DocuSign, Inc. for the E-Signature Software, in the amount of $6,020, pending legal approval; (C) Approval of an agreement with HUB International for additional property coverage for School District #2; (D) Issuance of an open container permit to the Embassy, LLC., dba the Embassy Tavern for an event on July 15th, from 9 am until 2 am, within the barricaded area on Railroad Avenue between the Embassy Tavern and the Ponderosa Bar. They are also requesting the City provide the barricades for the event; (E) Approval of the minutes for: June 20, 2023 Council; (F) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices $1,500, Outstanding Invoices $290,942.06, Payroll Expenditures $613,684.33 and Preauthorized Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Williams seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Killpack moved to adjourn at 7:50 pm. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried.  ______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _____________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk