City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for February 6, 2024, 7 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, Mayor Pete Rust called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: George Jost, Robert Berg, Mike Shutran, Gary Killpack, Sherry Bushman and Ron Williams. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Reed Clevenger, Director of Finance Chris Meats, Director of Public Works Mark Westenskow, Public Affairs and Grants Manager Ryan Rust, Director of Human Resources Cari Kragovich, Communications Administrator Steve Core, Police Chief Shaun Sturlaugson, Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann, Assistant Fire Chief Bill Robinson, Parks & Facilities Supervisor Chuck Bryan, Recreation Supervisor Katie Blood and City Attorney Galen West. Approval of the Agenda: Council Member Shutran moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Berg seconded. Council Member Killpack moved to amend the motion by moving Consent Agenda Item B: Approval of the Twenty- Four-Hour Bar Openings for 2024 to Council Action Item B and add an Executive Session for legal matters. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Proclamations: (A) Random Acts of Kindness Week; (B) School Board Appreciation Week; (C) Wyoming Professional Water & Wastewater Operator’s Week. Board & Committee Appointments: Appointment of Pete Rust to the Green River Historic Preservation Commission. Council Member Berg moved to confirm the appointment of Pete Rust to the Green River Historic Preservation Commission beginning February 6, 2024. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Council Action Items: (A) Consideration of an Agreement between the State of Wyoming, Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation, and the City of Green River Police Department. Council member Shutran moved to approve the agreement between the State of Wyoming, Office of the Attorney General, the Division of Criminal Investigation, and the City of Green River Police Department for the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce Affiliate Program and authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried; (B) Approval of the Twenty-Four-Hour Bar Openings for 2024. Council Member Shutran moved to approve the special twenty-four-hour bar openings requested by the Green River Liquor Association for: St. Patrick’s Day; Saturday, March 16, 2024; Flaming Gorge Days: Friday, June 28th and Saturday, June 29th or the Friday and Saturday that will go with Flaming Gorge Days when scheduled; Halloween: Saturday, October 26, 2024, and New Year’s Eve: December 31, 2024. Council Member Williams seconded, motion carried with Council Member Killpack voting against. Consent Agenda: Council Member Killpack moved to approve the following items: (A) Issuance of a catering permit to The Tomahawk Tavern, LLC to cater alcoholic beverages at an event on February 10, 2024, from 12 pm until 6 pm, at Twisted Timber located at 91 W. Flaming Gorge Way; (B) Approval of an agreement with the Memorial Hospital Foundation, in the amount of $1,000 for the sponsorship of the Red Tie Gala, pending legal approval; (C) Approval of the contract with Lantis Productions, Inc. for the City’s July 4, 2024 fireworks display, in the amount of $20,000; (D) Approval of Minutes from: January 16, 2024; (E) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices $317,845.30, Outstanding Invoices $4,378,886.53, Payroll Expenditures $305,298.47 and Preauthorized Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Executive Session: Council Member Killpack moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss legal matters at 7:58 pm. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Reconvene: Council Member Shutran moved to reconvene at 8:20 pm. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Shutran moved to adjourn at 8:21 pm. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried.  _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _____________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk