City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for August 15, 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 Mark Westenskow, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Interim Police Chief Shaun Sturlaugson, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Katie Duncombe and City Attorney Galen West. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Shutran moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried. Presentations: Green River Chamber of Commerce Update. Board and Committee Appointments: (A) Appointment of Greg Bushman to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Greg Bushman to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a three (3) year term beginning September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2026. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried with Council Member Bushman abstaining; (B) Reappointment of Karl Bozner to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Karl Bozner to the Planning & Zoning Commission for an additional three (3) year term beginning September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2026. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried; (C) Appointment of Pete Rust to the Sweetwater County Tripartite Board. Council Member Shutran moved to appoint Pete Rust to the Sweetwater County Tripartite Board to fill Sherry Bushman’s remaining term which expires September 2023. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Council Action Items: (A) Consideration to Release a Portion of the Seneshale Addition Standby Letter of Credit. Council Member Shutran moved to approve the partial release, in the amount of $163,346 from the Standby Letter of Credit Number 203567, issued by State Bank for the installation of subdivision improvements installed in the Seneshale Addition. Council Member Jost seconded, motion carried; (B) Consideration of an Agreement with Graves Consulting for a Compensation Plan Study. Council Member Killpack moved to approve the agreement with Graves Consulting for a Compensation Plan Study and authorize the Mayor to sign said document, pending legal approval. Council Member Williams seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Shutran moved to approve the following items: (A) Approval of the issuance of an open container permit to The American Legion Tom Witmore Post 28 for the Bombshells Block Party on August 26, 2023, from 12 pm until 9 pm, within the barricaded area on North Center Street from Flaming Gorge Way to Railroad Avenue; (B) Approval of the issuance of an open container permit to The American Legion Tom Whitmore Post 28 for the 9th Annual Americans for Freedom Rally on August 19, 2023, from 12 pm until 11:59 pm, within the barricaded area on North Center Street from Flaming Gorge Way to Railroad Avenue; (C) Approval of a horse corral lease agreement with Mike Prime for corral 138; (D) Approval of Minutes from: August 1, 2023; (E) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices $121,811.78, Outstanding Invoices $482,396.88, Payroll Expenditures $301,056.50 and Preauthorized Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Shutran moved to adjourn at 7:31 pm. Council Member Killpack seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _______________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk