Green River public meetings in 2023

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider several contracts and amendments, including a $357,971 bid for a new street sweeper. The meeting also includes discussions on waste collection schedules and subdivision improvement agreements.

• Awarding $357,971 bid to Owen Equipment for a regenerative air sweeper
• Amending Wyoming Waste Systems contract for yard waste collection timing
• Amending subdivision agreement with Joe Seneshale dba JS Construction
• Approving $11,000 annual contract with 7C Buckers Rodeo for two years
• Approving $7,000 agreement with Learnit Inc. for Microsoft 365 training

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider several action items, including approving a restricted donation program for the Arts Council, releasing a portion of a subdivision's letter of credit, approving a change order for a pavement project, and awarding a bid for a Cisco fabric interconnect. The council will also consider an agreement with Axon Enterprise to replace the police department's Taser X2 weapons with the Taser 10, and an addendum to a YWCA services agreement. The consent agenda includes a catering permit, a liquor license transfer, a horse corral lease, minutes, and bill payments.

• Approve agreement with Axon Enterprise for Taser 10 weapons (amount not specified)
• Release $233,726.15 from Seneshale Addition standby letter of credit
• Approve Change Order #1 for 2023 Pavement Preservation Project ($85,150)
• Award bid to ANM, Inc. for Cisco fabric interconnect ($108,183.48)
• Approve addendum to YWCA services agreement (increase $500)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several consent agenda items, including a $45,820 purchase of infield mix from Arbor Rock, LLC, and two catering permits for local bars. They will also consider a DocuSign notary module agreement, a utility credit, and approve minutes and payments. The meeting includes a workshop on Wyoming Waste Systems and an executive session.

• Purchase of infield mix from Arbor Rock, LLC for $45,820
• Catering permit for Ponderosa Bar at Muley Fanatic Christmas Party, Dec 9, 3pm-midnight, Island Pavilion
• Catering permit for Tomahawk Tavern at Twisted Timber, Dec 2, 12pm-10pm, 91 W Flaming Gorge Way
• DocuSign notary module agreement for $3,253.10
• Utility credit of $910 to account 3607-001

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is meeting to consider several items, including approving the final plat of the Pipeline Estates subdivision, which would create four residential lots on Riverview Drive. They will also vote on accepting two State Homeland Security Program grants for backup power at pump stations and new SCBA equipment for the Fire Department. The consent agenda includes routine items like catering permits, horse corral leases, and a street lighting agreement with Rocky Mountain Power.

• Final plat of Pipeline Estates, four residential lots on Riverview Drive
• Two State Homeland Security Program grants: transfer switches/adapters for five pump stations and six SCBAs for Fire Department
• Street lighting agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for Seneshale Addition
• Catering permits for Wild Horse Saloon, Sands Buddha Bobs, and Mansface Liquors for events at Expedition Island
• Payment of bills: $4,671,639.46 outstanding invoices, $566,120.30 payroll, $1,065,000 preauthorization

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider a request to release a portion of a standby letter of credit for completed work in the Seneshale Addition. The agenda also includes approving a right-of-way extension with Lumen and processing unclaimed property funds.

• Partial release of $473,183 from Seneshale Addition Standby Letter of Credit
• Approval of $205.05 payment to the Wyoming State Treasurer's Office
• Right-of-way extension agreement with Lumen
• Approval of $224,330.11 in prepaid invoices
• Approval of $796,772.83 in outstanding invoices

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold a workshop to discuss road work on East 3rd North, followed by a regular meeting with proclamations, citizen comments, board appointments, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes contracts, permits, and bill payments. The meeting will end with an executive session.

• Discussion on East 3rd North Road work
• Reappointment of Tiffany Asher to the Green River Arts Council for a two-year term
• Agreement with VLCM Utah for Office 365 migration, $10,030
• Catering permit to Lew's Inc. dba Sands Buddha Liquor Catering for Sisecam 2023 Service Awards, Nov 10, 4pm-midnight, Island Pavilion
• Open container permit to Badass Brews LLC for Street Fair, Oct 7, 10am-4pm, North 1st West Street area

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is meeting to consider two main action items: an agreement with the Sweetwater County District Board of Health for $31,849, and a new detention agreement with Sweetwater County that would raise the daily rate for housing municipal inmates from $85 to $125. The consent agenda includes several routine approvals, such as permits, a liquor license transfer, a utility credit, an easement, a stormwater permit termination, an employee assistance contract, minutes, and bill payments.

• Agreement with Sweetwater County District Board of Health for $31,849
• Detention agreement with Sweetwater County raising inmate housing rate from $85 to $125 per day
• Open container permit to Tomahawk Tavern for Halloween movies on Oct 27, 2023
• Transfer of Tomahawk Tavern's liquor license for a concert on Oct 23, 2023
• Utility credit of $804.66 to account 1232-010

City Council Meetings

City Council approved a budget resolution for FY 2024 carryover projects totaling $109,596,006. The council also authorized several professional service agreements, equipment purchases, and board appointments.

• Approved $109,596,006 for Fiscal Year 2024 carryover projects
• Approved $14,178 budget transfer for Animal Control microchips and dog yards
• Approved $95,400 agreement with Green River Chamber of Commerce
• Approved $134,521 bid to Wyoming Machinery for a 250KVA Generator
• Approved $109,000 agreement with Western Water Consultants for Killdeer Wetland System Design
• Approved $74,975 contract with R & D Sweeping and Asphalt Maintenance for Greenbelt pathway
• Awarded $59,934 bid to Fremont Chevrolet GMC for a 4-wheel drive pickup
• Confirmed appointments to Joint Powers Telecommunications, Tripartite, and Parks & Recreation boards

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider several action items, including releasing $163,346 from a standby letter of credit for completed improvements in the Seneshale Addition and approving a contract with Graves Consulting for a compensation plan study. The council will also make appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Sweetwater County Tripartite Board, and vote on consent agenda items such as open container permits and a horse corral lease. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and payment of bills.

• Release of $163,346 from Standby Letter of Credit Number 203567 for Seneshale Addition improvements
• Agreement with Graves Consulting for a Compensation Plan Study
• Appointment of Greg Bushman to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-year term)
• Reappointment of Karl Bozner to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-year term)
• Appointment of Pete Rust to Sweetwater County Tripartite Board (term expires September 2023)

The City Council approved an agreement with Graves Consulting for a Compensation Plan Study and authorized the partial release of a standby letter of credit for the Seneshale Addition. The council also confirmed three board appointments and approved several consent items, including open container permits and bill payments.

• Approved $163,346 partial release from Seneshale Addition Standby Letter of Credit
• Approved agreement with Graves Consulting for a Compensation Plan Study
• Confirmed appointment of Greg Bushman to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-year term)
• Confirmed reappointment of Karl Bozner to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-year term)
• Appointed Pete Rust to the Sweetwater County Tripartite Board
• Approved open container permit for American Legion Tom Witmore Post 28 (Aug 26)
• Approved open container permit for American Legion Tom Whitmore Post 28 (Aug 19)
• Approved horse corral lease agreement with Mike Prime for corral 138

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider issuing open container and catering permits for the Buck N Badass Rally events on August 5-6, and an electrical services agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for the new wastewater treatment plant. They will also vote on several consent agenda items, including community service agreements totaling $126,121 and horse corral leases.

• Open container permits for Badass Brews LLC for Buck N Badass Rally on Aug 5-6, 10 am-10 pm, on N 1st E Street from Flaming Gorge Way to Railroad Avenue
• Catering permit for Buck N Bar for Aug 6 event
• Electrical services agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for new WWTP
• Notice of Intent for storm water discharge authorization for Transfer Station
• Community service agreements for FY2024 totaling $126,121

City Council authorized open container and catering permits for the Buck N Badass Rally. The Council also approved an electrical service agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant site. Additionally, $126,121 in community service agreements were approved pending legal review.

• Approved open container permits for Badass Brews LLC for August 5-6 (motion carried)
• Approved catering permit for Buck N Bar for August 6 (motion carried)
• Approved Rocky Mountain Power electrical service contract for new Wastewater Treatment Plant (motion carried)
• Appointed Michelle Cordova to the Green River Arts Council for a two-year term (motion carried)
• Approved $126,121 in community service agreements for 11 organizations pending legal approval (motion carried)
• Approved horse corral lease agreements with Sheri Rackley and Mario & Estela Munoz (motion carried)
• Approved catering permit for Tomahawk Tavern, LLC for August 19 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $2,190,464.54 (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved an amendment to a loan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility and updated the city's schedule of fees. A subdivision variance for Pipeline Estates was granted, and several alcohol permits for local events were issued.

• Approved amendment to CWSRF loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility
• Approved amended schedule of fees for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
• Approved subdivision variance for Pipeline Estates 4-lot residential subdivision
• Approved resolution allowing City Administrator to administratively issue certain alcohol permits
• Approved open container permit for Badass Brews, LLC for July 29 event
• Denied catering permits for Buck N Bar (died due to lack of motion)
• Approved FY24 Employee Assistance Program agreement with Wevolve Counseling
• Approved payment of bills totaling $2,409,372.03

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is holding a special meeting to consider issuing a catering permit to Lew's Inc., doing business as Sands Buddha's Liquor Catering, for a wedding reception on July 16, 2023. The permit would allow catering from 3 pm to 11 pm at Expedition Island, pending approval by the Rock Springs City Council. The agenda contains only this one action item.

• Catering permit for Lew's Inc., dba Sands Buddha's Liquor Catering
• Wedding reception on July 16, 2023, 3 pm–11 pm at Expedition Island
• Permit pending approval by Rock Springs City Council

The City Council approved a catering permit for Lew’s Inc. to provide liquor services at a wedding reception. The approval is pending legal clearance by the Rock Springs City Council.

• Approved catering permit for Lew’s Inc., dba Sands Buddha’s Liquor Catering for July 16, 2023 (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider several action items, including a resolution to apply for a WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant for ADA improvements near Monroe Elementary and Lincoln Middle School. They will also vote on agreements for a Monster Truck Nitro Tour event at the Rodeo Grounds, HVAC services, cloud hosting for recreation software, and the annual audit. Consent agenda items include a tourism grant, software agreements, an open container permit, and approval of minutes and payments.

• Resolution authorizing WYDOT TAP grant application for ADA improvements near Monroe Elementary and Lincoln Middle School
• Facility rental agreement with AMP Live Events, LLC (Monster Truck Nitro Tour) for Rodeo Grounds
• HVAC service contract with Long Building Technologies for $22,112
• Agreement with Peak Software for Sportsman Cloud Data Hosting at $1,225 per year
• Open container permit to Embassy Tavern for July 14 event on Railroad Avenue

City Council approved a $22,112 HVAC service contract with Long Building Technologies and authorized a grant application for ADA upgrades near schools. The council also approved several software agreements and a facility rental for a monster truck tour.

• Approved $22,112 HVAC service contract with Long Building Technologies
• Approved WYDOT grant application for ADA Upgrades near Green River Schools
• Approved facility rental agreement with AMP Live Events, LLC (Monster Truck Nitro Tour) pending legal approval
• Approved agreement with Peak Software Systems, Inc. for Sportsman Cloud Data Hosting Software
• Approved engagement letter with Rudd & Company for FY2023 annual audit
• Approved $6,020 DocuSign software agreement pending legal approval
• Approved open container permit for Embassy Tavern event on July 15th
• Confirmed reappointment of Chris Meats to Joint Powers Telecommunications Board

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2024 budget and consider resolutions to adopt the budget, schedule of fees, and wages for elected and appointed officials. They will also vote on several contracts, including a $672,475 pavement preservation project and a $60,000 custodial services contract, plus various permits and agreements.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt FY2024 budget
• Resolution adopting schedule of fees for FY2024
• Resolution adopting wages for elected and appointed officials
• Contract with Castle Cleaning, Inc. for custodial services at Recreation Center, $60,000
• Award bid to Kilgore Companies for 2023 Pavement Preservation Project, $672,475

The City Council approved the budget, appropriations, and fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2024. The council also authorized several service contracts and infrastructure projects, including a pavement preservation project.

• Adopted FY2024 budget and appropriations (R23-12)
• Adopted FY2024 wages for elected and appointed officials (R23-10)
• Adopted FY2024 Schedule of Fees (R23-11)
• Awarded 2023 Asphalt Preservation Project bid for $672,475
• Approved $60,000 custodial services contract with Castle Cleaning, Inc.
• Approved $12,500 closed landfill monitoring proposal with Inberg-Miller Engineers
• Confirmed appointment of Sgt. Brad Halter to Combined Communications Joint Powers Board
• Approved agreement with iamGIS for asset/work order management solution

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider several action items, including awarding a bid for emergency service vehicles, accepting a donation for National Night Out, and approving various agreements and policy updates. The meeting also includes proclamations, presentations, and a budget update.

• Award bid to Ken Garff of Cheyenne for one Fire Department pickup and four Police SUVs, $367,077
• Accept $1,000 donation from TATA Chemicals for National Night Out
• Approve postage machine lease with Quadient, Inc., $181.98/month
• Approve submission for $250,000 National Fish Passage Program grant
• Authorize grant application to Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for $3,900 for dog park benches

The City Council awarded a contract to Ken Garff of Cheyenne for police and fire vehicles. Council also approved several administrative policy amendments and a postage machine lease. Multiple grant applications and a $1,000 donation for National Night Out were accepted.

• Awarded $367,077 bid to Ken Garff of Cheyenne for one Fire Department pickup and four Police SUVs
• Approved $1,000 donation from TATA Chemicals for National Night Out
• Approved postage machine lease with Quadient, Inc. for $181.98 per month
• Approved submission of documents for FY23 National Fish Passage Program
• Authorized grant application to the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
• Approved amended Petty Cash and Change Funds Procedure
• Approved amended Purchasing Policy
• Approved $16,900 contract with Lantis Production, Inc. for July 4 fireworks

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing catering permits for the Hitching Post Saloon to serve alcoholic beverages at the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo on June 2-3. The only action item is this permit approval, with no other business on the agenda.

• Authorize catering permits for Hitching Post Saloon at Rodeo Arena
• Event dates: June 2-3, 4 pm to midnight
• Alcoholic beverages to be catered at Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo

The City Council met for a special proceeding to authorize the Hitching Post Saloon to provide catering services. The permit allows the sale of alcoholic beverages at a specific local event.

• Approved catering permits for Hitching Post Saloon for the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo on June 2nd and 3rd (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the FY2024 budget, followed by a regular meeting with proclamations, presentations, and several action items. The council will consider appointing Roy Lloyd to the Planning & Zoning Commission, approving a $2,000 scholarship application for a volleyball tournament, and various consent agenda items including leases, permits, and software upgrades.

• FY2024 budget discussion
• Appointment of Roy Lloyd to Planning & Zoning Commission (term June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2026)
• Scholarship application to Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board for $2,000 for Co-ed Tough Turkey Volleyball Tournament
• Horse corral lease agreement with Martha Dulany for corral 15
• Agreement with Justice Systems Inc. for municipal court software upgrades in amount of $1,500

The City Council confirmed the appointment of Roy Lloyd to the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved a $2,000 scholarship application for a volleyball tournament. The council also passed a consent agenda including software upgrades, utility credits, and various event permits.

• Confirmed Roy Lloyd to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a three-year term
• Approved $2,000 scholarship application for 2023 Co-ed Tough Turkey Volleyball Tournament
• Approved horse corral lease agreement with Martha Dulany for corral 15
• Issued open container permit to Martha Holzgrafe for June 4, 2023 event
• Approved $1,500 agreement with Justice Systems Inc. for Municipal Court software upgrades
• Approved $676.75 utility account credit for account 1680-004
• Issued Malt Beverage Permit to Square State Brewing for June 3, 2023
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,863,491.91

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is meeting to consider a public hearing and resolution for conveying a 5.5-foot strip of city-owned land to adjacent Lynn Subdivision lot owners to fix a surveying error. They will also vote on second reading of ordinance amendments to Chapter 6, and decide on several action items including participation in an energy incentive program and an easement for a WYDOT traffic signal project. The agenda includes multiple proclamations, board appointments, and a consent agenda with various permits and approvals.

• Public hearing and resolution to convey 5.5' strip of city land on north side of Lynn Subdivision to adjacent lot owners
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6, Sections 6-1 and 6-21 (proposed by City Prosecutor)
• Authorize Public Works to apply for Rocky Mountain Power Watt Smart Incentive Program for new wastewater treatment facility
• Approve MOA and easement with WYDOT for traffic signal project on Uinta Drive
• Award bid to Ken Garff of Cheyenne for two pickup trucks at $114,945

The Council approved the transfer of a land strip to Lynn Subdivision property owners and authorized an application for the Rocky Mountain Power Watt Smart Incentive Program. A proposed amendment to the City Code of Ordinances failed. Several permits, a vehicle bid, and bill payments were approved via the consent agenda.

• Confirmed appointment of Justin Roth to URA/Main Street Board (5-year term)
• Denied amendments to City Code Chapter 6, Sections 6-1 and 6-21 (2-3)
• Approved transfer of 5.5’ wide land strip to Lynn Subdivision owners
• Authorized application for Rocky Mountain Power Watt Smart Incentive Program
• Approved MOA and Traffic Signal Facility Easement with Wyoming Department of Transportation
• Awarded $114,945 bid to Ken Garff of Cheyenne for two pickup trucks
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,851,209.42
• Issued alcohol permits for Green River Sports Festival, Santa Fe Trails, Inc., and Tomahawk Tavern LLC

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a construction bid for a new wastewater treatment plant to replace the aging lagoon system. The bid was opened in January, and after two bids were rejected, only Bodell Construction remains. The council will vote on a motion to award the project to Bodell for $51,300,000, pending legal approval.

• Award wastewater treatment plant replacement project to Bodell Construction for $51,300,000
• Project replaces aging lagoon treatment system
• Two bids rejected at April 18 meeting due to material irregularities
• SRF Program concurrence received for award
• Bodell offered price adjustment pending value engineering

The City Council awarded the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project to Bodell Construction. The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement pending legal approval.

• Awarded Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project to Bodell Construction for $51,300,000.00

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider final approval of an ordinance amending subdivision regulations to allow an alternative plat approval method and clarify when building permits can be issued. They will also vote on rejecting two bids for the new wastewater treatment plant due to irregularities, and awarding a $43,560 weed mitigation contract. Consent agenda items include a sculpture purchase, fire management plan, electrical license renewal, and a horse corral lease.

• Ordinance final reading: alternative subdivision approval and building permit timing
• Reject bids from Prospect Construction and VanCon for wastewater plant project
• Award weed mitigation bid to Weed Management Solutions, LLC for $43,560
• Approve $8,830 purchase of Labradoodle sculpture from Jacob Novinger
• Approve horse corral lease with Brittney Barrera for corrals 84 & 85

The City Council approved an ordinance establishing alternative methods for approving subdivisions and recording final plats. Council also awarded a weed mitigation contract and approved several consent agenda items, including a sculpture purchase and bill payments.

• Approved ordinance amending Section 5 and Section 9 Appendix C regarding subdivisions
• Rejected bids from Project Construction and VanCon Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project
• Awarded 2023 Weed Mitigation Project bid to Weed Management Solutions, LLC for $43,560
• Approved $8,830 agreement with Jacob Novinger for sculpture purchase
• Approved 2023 Wildland Fire Management Annual Operating Plan
• Authorized renewal of Wyoming Electrical Contractor License
• Approved horse corral lease agreement with Brittney Barrera for corrals 84 & 85
• Approved Contract Amendment #1 to the City Administrator’s contract (passed with Council Member Williams voting against)

City Council Meetings

City Council approved amendments to the subdivision code and accepted the final plat for the Courthouse Subdivision. The council also approved several board appointments and a $2,500 grant for the Art on the Green event. An ordinance regarding animals running at large was approved on first reading.

• Approved subdivision code amendments to Section 5 and Section 9 of Appendix C (motion carried)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending animal running at large rules (motion carried; Jost, Williams, and Killpack voted against)
• Approved Final Plat of the Courthouse Subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved $2,500 Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Grant for Art on the Green (motion carried)
• Ratified two State Homeland Security Program grant applications (motion carried)
• Appointed Noreena Gunter to Green River Arts Council for a two-year term (motion carried)
• Confirmed Ainhoa Ferrer to Joint Travel & Tourism Board for a three-year term (motion carried)
• Confirmed Sherry Bushman to Green River Airport Advisory Board (motion carried; Bushman abstained)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is holding a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending subdivision rules to allow an alternative approval method and clarify when building permits can be issued. The council will also consider authorizing a fiscal sponsor letter for a quilt show grant and approving a drug enforcement sub-contract award.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending Section 5.e and Section 9 of Appendix C (Subdivisions) to establish alternative subdivision approval and clarify building permit timing
• Consideration to authorize fiscal sponsor letter for Quilting on the Green Committee's FY24 Community Support Grant application to Wyoming Arts Council
• Consideration to approve 2023 HIDTA sub-contract award for two Green River Police Department grant-funded positions
• Approval of 2023 Lagoon Employee Discount Any Day Passport Agreement
• Approval of utility credits totaling $308.42 to four accounts

The City Council approved the first reading of amendments to the subdivision code regarding plat approval and building permits. The council also authorized a grant sponsor letter and approved a drug trafficking area sub-contract. Several utility credits and bill payments were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved first reading of amendments to Section 5 and Section 9 of Appendix C (Subdivisions) (carried, Killpack voted against)
• Authorized signing of Fiscal Sponsor Letter for Quilting on the Green Committee’s FY24 grant application (carried)
• Approved 2023 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Sub-Contract Award (carried)
• Approved agreement with Lagoon Corporation (carried)
• Approved utility account credits for 5479-011 ($30), 7199-001 ($93.27), 07200-001 ($92.92), and 07201-001 ($92.12) (carried)
• Approved payment of bills: Prepaid Invoices $81,864.11, Outstanding Invoices $490,640.88, Payroll Expenditures $273,297.66, and Preauthorized Payments $1,065,000.00 (carried)
• Approved minutes for January 17, 2023 and March 7, 2023 Council meetings (carried)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider accepting the Green River Greenbelt Master Plan, a document developed over two years with public input, which is expected to guide future development and grant applications. The council will also decide on a $32,575 state grant for first responder mental health support, and approve routine items like easements, catering permits, and bill payments.

• Resolution to accept Green River Greenbelt Master Plan
• First Responder & Law Enforcement Mental Health Support Grant Agreement for $32,575
• Right-of-way easement agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
• Catering permits for Tomahawk Tavern at YMCA and Wild Sage Market events
• Bill payments totaling $1,672,762.07 (prepaid, outstanding, payroll, preauthorization)

The City Council approved the Green River Greenbelt Taskforce Master Plan and a mental health support grant for first responders. The council also approved several administrative items, including a right-of-way easement and payment of bills.

• Approved Resolution R23-06 to accept the Green River Greenbelt Taskforce Master Plan
• Approved First Responder & Law Enforcement Mental Health Support Grant Agreement with Wyoming Department of Health
• Approved right-of-way easement agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
• Issued catering permits to The Tomahawk Tavern for two events
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,633,833.07
• Approved February 21, 2023 Council minutes

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is holding public hearings and considering resolutions, including a $10 million increase to the Clean Water SRF Loan #182 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility, which would bring the loan to $45.1 million. They will also consider a resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement for the Sweetwater County Specific Purpose Tax, a budget amendment of $774,164, and liquor license renewals. The agenda includes presentations, board appointments, and consent items.

• Public hearing and resolution to increase Clean Water SRF Loan #182 by $10 million to $45.1 million for WWTP replacement
• Resolution approving Sweetwater County 2023 Specific Purpose Tax Joint Powers Board Agreement
• Resolution amending FY 2023 budget by $774,164 across General, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Water funds
• Public hearing and approval of 25 liquor license renewals for April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024
• Appointments: Bryce Castillon to Arts Council, Jason Palmer to Joint Powers Water Board

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a microbrewery liquor license for Badass Brews LLC, and consider authorizing a $298,009.29 federal grant for new breathing apparatus for the Fire Department. They will also vote on a $6,245,000 ARPA grant for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Project and a training agreement for HVAC repairs at the Police Department. The consent agenda includes several routine approvals, such as trade agreements, grant applications, liquor permits, and bill payments.

• Public hearing and vote on microbrewery liquor license for Badass Brews LLC
• Authorize FY22 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application for $298,009.29 (45 SCBAs)
• Approve ARPA Grant #WS-1041 for $6,245,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement
• Approve training agreement with Long Building Technologies for $2,755
• Consent agenda: $30,481.60 Rec Mil funds, $5,200 tourism grant, catering permits, 24-hour bar openings

The City Council authorized a $6.245 million ARPA grant for a wastewater treatment plant replacement facility. Other approvals included a short-term liquor license for Badass Brews LLC and a training agreement for the Police Department. The council also approved several grant applications and utility credits via the consent agenda.

• Approved $6,245,000 ARPA Grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project
• Approved microbrewery liquor license for Badass Brews LLC (Feb 8, 2023 – March 31, 2023)
• Authorized FY22 Assistance to Firefighters Grant submission to FEMA with 5% match
• Approved $2,755 training services agreement with Long Building Technologies for Police Department
• Approved $30,481.60 in Rec. Mil Funds from Sweetwater County School District #2
• Approved $5,200 grant application to Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board for Art on the Green
• Approved utility account credit of $938.70
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,944,022.01

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved a request to transfer the Ponderosa Bar’s liquor license for a specific event. The transfer allows the license to be used for the Memorial Hospital Foundation Red Tie Gala.

• Approved transfer of Ponderosa Bar’s liquor license for Memorial Hospital Foundation Red Tie Gala on February 4, 2023 (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider a resolution adding a fee for microbrewery and winery permits, and authorize participation in a federal grant program for the Killdeer Wetland's/Diversion Structure project. The consent agenda includes a horse corral lease, an online bid board service agreement, and approval of bills totaling over $2.4 million. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Jackalope Jump Day and service recognition for Jim Zimmerman.

• Resolution to amend FY2023 fee schedule to add Microbrewery and/or Winery Permit fee, effective January 1, 2023
• Authorize participation in FY23 National Fish Passage Program with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, requesting $250,000 for Killdeer Wetland's/Diversion Structure
• Horse corral lease agreement with Tyler & Seattle Rees for corral #40
• Agreement with The Public Group, LLC for online bid board service
• Payment of bills: prepaid $258,368.67, outstanding $814,911.78, payroll $282,763.08, preauthorization $1,065,000.00

The City Council approved a resolution to amend the FY2023 schedule of fees to include microbrewery and winery permits. Council also authorized participation in a federal fish passage program and approved several lease and service agreements.

• Approved Resolution R23-02 adding Microbrewery and/or Winery Permit fee effective Jan 1, 2023
• Authorized participation in FY23 National Fish Passage Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program
• Approved horse corral lease agreement with Tyler & Seattle Rees for corral #40
• Approved agreement with Public Group, LLC for online bid board service
• Approved payment of bills totaling $2,421,044.53
• Approved personnel agreement and payment discussed in executive session (passed with Council Member Jost voting against)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold its first 2023 meeting, including oath of office for elected members, a proclamation for Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and citizen comments. They will vote on appointing two council members to the Finance Committee, designating bank depositories, electing a Council President and Vice-President, and approving a consent agenda with financial disclosures, a malt beverage permit, minutes, and bill payments.

• Appointment of Council Members Gary Killpack and George Jost to the Finance Committee for 2023
• Resolution designating bank depositories for the City of Green River
• Election of Council President and Vice-President for 2023
• Malt beverage permit for Seedskadee Chapter #533 Trout Unlimited's Fly Fishing Film Tour on March 3, 2023 at Island Pavilion
• Approval of payments: prepaid $136,472.46, outstanding $109,398.56, payroll $289,123.79, preauthorization $1,065,000.00

The City Council elected its President and Vice-President for 2023 and approved a resolution to designate bank depositories for secured returns. The council also appointed members to the Finance Committee and approved several consent agenda items, including bill payments totaling $1,599,994.81.

• Elected Council Member Jost as Council President and Council Member Shutran as Vice-President
• Appointed Council Members Gary Killpack and George Jost to the Finance Committee
• Approved resolution designating bank depositories for secured rate of return
• Approved malt beverage permit for Seedskadee Chapter #533 of Trout Unlimited (March 3, 2023)
• Approved payment of bills: Prepaid Invoices $136,472.46, Outstanding Invoices $109,398.56, Payroll Expenditures $289,123.79, and Preauthorized Payments $1,065,000.00
• Approved December 20, 2022 Council minutes
• Accepted elected official financial disclosure forms