City Council Meetings

City of Green River, City Council Proceedings for February 20, 2024, 7 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, Council President Gary Killpack called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Robert Berg, Mike Shutran, 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, Communications Administrator Steve Core, Police Chief Shaun Sturlaugson, Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann, Assistant Fire Chief Bill Robinson, 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 Berg seconded, motion carried. Presentations: (A) Pinning Ceremony for Newly Promoted Captain Brad Halter; (B) Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Annual Report; (C) Green River Greenbelt Task Force Update. Public Hearings: Public Hearing for Liquor License Renewals. Council President Killpack opened the hearing at 7:45 pm. There were no comments or concerns presented. Council President Killpack closed the hearing at 7:46 pm. Resolutions: (R24-02) Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Council Member Shutran moved to approve the budget resolution increasing the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and the Wastewater Fund for Fiscal Year 2024, in the amount of $1,302,200. Council Member Williams seconded, motion carried. Council Action Items: (A) Consideration to Approve Liquor License Renewal Applications. Council Member Shutran moved to approve the renewal and issuance of liquor licenses as presented for a term beginning April 1, 2024, and ending March 31, 2025, pending the issuance of business licenses and occupational permits according to current zoning laws, pending legal approval. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried; (B) Consideration to Authorize the Submission of a FY23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Council Member Berg moved to authorize the submission of a FY23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Council Member Bushman seconded, motion carried; (C) Consideration to Release the Retainage for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project. Council Member Williams moved to release the retainage to Lewis & Lewis, Inc. for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project, in the amount of $37,881.25. Council Member Shutran seconded, motion carried. Consent Agenda: Council Member Shutran moved to approve the following items: (A) Approval of the Trade Agreement between The Radio Network and the Green River Recreation Center; (B) Authorize the Parks & Recreation Department to apply for and accept Rec Mil Funds from Sweetwater County School District #2, in the amount of $53,481 for a fourth session of summer swim lessons, Summer Day Camp transportation, field trips and the replacement of scoreboards; (C) Issuance of a catering permit to the Tomahawk Tavern, LLC to cater alcoholic beverages at the Wild Sage Market Pop-up Market on April 20, 2024, from 10 am until 4 pm, at the Island Pavilion; (D) Approval of the Utility Review Committee’s recommendation of crediting utility account 3699-004, in the amount of $2,375.13; (E) Approval of Minutes from: February 6, 2024 Council; (F) Approval of Payment of Bills: Prepaid Invoices $101,584.92, Outstanding Invoices $408,012.84, Payroll Expenditures $297,186.35 and Preauthorized Payments $1,065,000.00. Council Member Berg seconded, motion carried. Adjournment: Council Member Shutran moved to adjourn at 8:03 pm. Council Member Williams seconded, motion carried. _______________________ Pete Rust, Mayor Attest: _____________________ Chris Meats, City Clerk