Green River public meetings in 2024

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2024 International Code Council building codes. The body is also reviewing a significant grant increase for a wastewater treatment plant and various infrastructure project payments.

• Proposed $10,530,307.00 increase to ARPA Grant #WS-1041 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility
• First reading of an ordinance to adopt 2024 International Code Council building codes
• Deductive change order for Faith & Evans Drive Reconstruction Project decreasing contract to $1,824,916.92
• Proposed $324,233.33 FEMA grant application for 35 self contained breathing apparatus for the Fire Department
• Release of $29,717.24 retainage to Morgan Pavement Maintenance for the 2024 Cape Seal Project

The Green River City Council approved on first reading amendments to Chapter 7 of the city code adopting the 2024 International Code Council building codes. The council also authorized the mayor to sign an amendment to the ARPA grant agreement, adding $10,530,307 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility project. Other actions included approving a change order reducing the Faith & Evans Drive Reconstruction Project contract to $1,824,916.92, releasing retainage for the 2024 Cape Seal Project, and authorizing a FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application.

• Approved first reading of Chapter 7 building code amendments (2024 ICC codes)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Sweetwater County Detention Center Offender Agreement
• Released $29,717.24 retainage for 2024 Cape Seal Project to Morgan Pavement Maintenance
• Approved Change Order #1 decreasing Faith & Evans Drive Reconstruction Project to $1,824,916.92
• Authorized mayor to sign Amendment One to ARPA Grant WS-1041 adding $10,530,307 for WWTP Replacement Facility
• Authorized submission of FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to FEMA
• Approved consent agenda including Microsoft licensing, utility credit, EAP agreement, catering permit, minutes, and payments

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss matters with Solid Waste District #1. The meeting includes a review of the Wyoming Waste Systems contract.

• Review of Wyoming Waste Systems contract
• Discussion with Solid Waste District #1

The City Council held a workshop to discuss solid waste services and the Wyoming Waste Systems contract. No formal votes were taken. Council members directed staff to form a task force with the city, Sweetwater County, local industries, and Wyoming Waste Systems to explore options for helping residents dispose of mattresses, which the transfer station no longer accepts.

• Directed staff to form a task force on mattress disposal options (no vote)
• Discussed solid waste services and rates with Solid Waste District #1 and Wyoming Waste Systems (no vote)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss professional engineering services for Phase 1 of the River View Drive Reconstruction Project. The body is also considering a funding agreement with the Green River Chamber of Commerce and several liquor license transfers and permits.

• Agreement with Green River Chamber of Commerce for $97,900
• Engineering services contract with Jones & DeMille Engineering for River View Drive Reconstruction
• Public hearing on retail liquor license transfer for The Buck'n Bar
• Lease agreement with White Mountain Archery Club for the FMC Red Barn
• Utility fee credit of $1,144.40 for account 1244-005

City Council Meetings

The council will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater County School District #2 to formalize the School Resource Officer program. They will also consider accepting two Homeland Security grants totaling $70,926 for backup power at Expedition Island Pavilion and security cameras at the wastewater treatment plant. Consent items include a BMX track lease, several catering permits, and payment of bills exceeding $4.5 million.

• MOU with Sweetwater County School District #2 to define School Resource Officer parameters
• Accept $25,608 grant for transfer switch and generator at Expedition Island Pavilion
• Accept $45,318 grant for security camera system at new wastewater treatment plant
• Lease agreement with Southwest Wyoming BMX for BMX and pump track operations
• Catering permit for TATA 2024 Christmas Party at Expedition Island on December 6

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will vote on a $594,344.81 change order for the 2024 Cape Seal Project and a $251,478 bid to Fremont Motors for six trucks. The consent agenda includes permits for the Holiday Business Showcase, a state grant for Spaceport Day 2025, and a safety training agreement. Routine approvals of minutes and bill payments totaling over $2.6 million are also on the agenda.

• Change Order #1 increases the 2024 Cape Seal Project to $594,344.81 for additional asphalt patching
• Award of $251,478 to Fremont Motor Company for six 3/4 ton trucks using budget and surplus auction proceeds
• Malt beverage permit for Badass Brews, LLC and catering permit for Hitching Post Saloon at Holiday Business Showcase on Nov. 22 at Island Pavilion
• Approval of Certificate of State Grant-in-Aid for Spaceport Day 2025
• Service agreement with Lancaster Safety Consulting, Inc. for confined space entry and rescue training

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider and potentially approve an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for extra duty law enforcement services. This is the sole action item at a special meeting, with a suggested motion to authorize the mayor to sign.

• Consideration of an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for extra duty law enforcement (document: AGREEMENT FOR EXTRA DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT UPRR.PDF)

City Council Meetings

Council will consider rejecting all bids for the Riverside Memorial Park Riverbank Armoring Project because the only bid received was significantly over budget. They will also consider authorizing an encroachment stipulation letter with Colorado Interstate Gas Company for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility project. The consent agenda includes approval of a 2025 MOU with the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo Committee, a fitness program contract with Shoreline Services, a horse corral lease, and payment of bills totaling roughly $3.57 million.

• Reject all bids for Riverside Memorial Park Riverbank Armoring Project (bid exceeded available funds)
• Authorize Mayor to sign encroachment stipulation letter with Colorado Interstate Gas Company for wastewater treatment plant
• Approve 2025 Memorandum of Understanding with Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo Committee
• Approve Employer Fitness Program contract with Shoreline Services, pending legal approval
• Approve horse corral lease with Adrian Dominguez for corral 40

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider amending Resolution R24-05 to adjust the wage and classification plan for elected and appointed officials for FY2025, and vote on several contracts and agreements including street surface inspection services and a grant extension for the Riverside Memorial Pathway project. The council will also reappoint Amanda Potts to the Planning & Zoning Commission and approve various consent agenda items such as a horse corral lease and service agreements.

• Reappointment of Amanda Potts to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a three-year term
• Amendment of Resolution R24-05 adopting wages for elected and appointed officials
• Agreement with MDS Technologies, Inc. for street surface inspection services ($37,150)
• Amendment to FY2022 WYDOT TAP Grant for Riverside Memorial Pathway and Lighting Addition ($400,000)
• Agreement with PropertyRoom.com, Inc. for police asset disposition auctions

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider authorizing the submission of an Upper Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program (B2E) grant application to the Bureau of Reclamation for the Killdeer Wetlands and Diversion Dam project. The council also plans to appoint Aidan Brady to the Historic Preservation Commission and vote on consent agenda items including an open container permit for Badass Brews, a software licensing agreement with VLCM, and approval of bills totaling over $5.7 million.

• Authorizing a B2E grant application for remaining funds for Killdeer Wetlands and Diversion Dam repairs
• Appointment of Aidan Brady to the Green River Historic Preservation Commission for a three-year term
• Issuance of an open container permit to Badass Brews for Bittersweet Bombshell End of Season Celebration on September 28, 2024
• Approval of an agreement with VLCM, Utah for Barracuda email filter software licensing
• Approval of bills including $98,561.04 prepaid, $4,257,940.73 outstanding, $313,673.20 payroll, and $1,065,000.00 preauthorization payments

The Green River City Council approved submitting a grant application to the Bureau of Reclamation for the Upper Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program, covering construction costs of the preferred alternative. The council also confirmed Aidan Brady to the Historic Preservation Commission, approved an open container permit for Badass Brews, and approved a software agreement with VLCM. All motions passed unanimously.

• Authorized submission of B2E grant application to Bureau of Reclamation (unanimous)
• Confirmed Aidan Brady to Historic Preservation Commission for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved open container permit for Badass Brews event on Sept 28 (unanimous)
• Approved Barracuda licensing software agreement with VLCM (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payments totaling $5,735,175.58 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will discuss and vote on a consent agenda including a horse corral lease agreement with Charles Whitaker and approval of bills totaling over $1.75 million. The meeting also includes proclamations for Hunger Action Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, as well as citizen comments, city reports, and an executive session.

• Horse corral lease agreement with Charles Whitaker for corral 124 (consent agenda)
• Approval of bills: prepaid invoices $120,308.20, outstanding $238,318.91, payroll $331,127.22, preauthorization $1,065,000.00
• Approval of minutes from August 20 and August 26, 2024
• Proclamations: Hunger Action Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
• Citizen comments and reports from city administrator, attorney, and mayor/council

The Green River City Council met on September 3, 2024, and approved the agenda with an added executive session. They approved the consent agenda, which included a horse corral lease agreement, minutes from previous meetings, and payment of bills totaling over $1.7 million. The council then adjourned to executive session for personnel matters, reconvened, and adjourned the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with added executive session (motion carried)
• Approved horse corral lease agreement with Charles Whitaker for corral 124 (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes from August 20, 2024 Council and August 26, 2024 Special Workshop (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of bills: prepaid $120,308.20, outstanding $238,318.91, payroll $331,127.22, preauthorized $1,065,000.00 (consent agenda)
• Adjourned to executive session for personnel at 7:08 pm (motion carried)
• Reconvened from executive session at 7:36 pm (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 pm (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a special workshop to review engineering designs and grants. The body will provide direction regarding the diversion dam.

• Engineering designs for the diversion dam
• Grants for the diversion dam

The City Council discussed engineering designs, grants, and direction for the Diversion Dam. Council consensus was to have staff pursue the Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Basin Environmental Drought Mitigation (B2E) grant for the remainder of project costs. Staff will add a council action item to apply for the grant to a meeting agenda no later than the second meeting in September. No formal vote was taken; the decision was by consensus.

• Directed staff to pursue B2E grant for Diversion Dam project costs (consensus)
• Scheduled council action item to apply for grant by second September meeting

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several inter-agency agreements, including a bomb squad MOU and sewer services for the Jamestown area. The body is also considering contracts for police compliance checks and the purchase of two used vehicles.

• Proposal from Performance Audio for Expedition Island Pavilion AV upgrades for $55,170.15
• Purchase of two used SUVs from Sweetwater County dealers up to $45,000
• Final plat approval for Peterson Addition minor subdivision
• MOU with Sweetwater County and City of Rock Springs for the Sweetwater County Bomb Squad
• Payment of bills including $1,110,000.00 in preauthorization payments

The Green River City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including a $55,170.15 contract with Performance Audio for audio-visual upgrades at Expedition Island Pavilion. The council also approved a final plat for the Peterson Addition minor subdivision, a sewer services agreement with the Jamestown-Rio Vista Fire Water and Sewer District, and a mutual assistance MOU with Sweetwater County and Rock Springs for the bomb squad. All votes were unanimous with no discussion recorded.

• Approved final plat for Peterson Addition minor subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved sewer services agreement with Jamestown-Rio Vista Fire Water and Sewer District (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Sweetwater County and Rock Springs for bomb squad mutual assistance (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police for FY2025 compliance checks (unanimous)
• Approved $55,170.15 Performance Audio contract for Expedition Island Pavilion upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Green River Greenbelt Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $45,000 for two used SUVs, catering permits, minutes, and $2,208,273.10 in payments (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to increase the Clean Water SRF Loan #182 by $6.5 million for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project. Other business includes appointments to the Airport Advisory Board and Planning & Zoning Commission, approval of a FY2025 carryover budget resolution of $32.85 million, and several consent items.

• Public hearing and proposed resolution to increase Clean Water SRF Loan #182 by $6.5 million for the WWTP replacement project
• Budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 Carryover in the amount of $32,850,161
• Agreement with ArborPro for tree inventory and management plan, $24,500
• Purchase of sculpture 'Bear' from Jeff Rudolph for $12,000
• Approval of community service agreements for FY25 totaling $141,883

The Green River City Council approved a resolution to increase the Clean Water SRF Loan #182 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project by $6.8 million, bringing the total loan to $51.6 million. The vote was 6-1, with Council Member Williams voting against. The council also approved the FY25 budget carryover of $32,850,161 and several other items.

• Approved resolution to increase Clean Water SRF Loan #182 by $6.8M to $51.6M for WWTP project (6-1, Williams opposed)
• Approved FY25 budget carryover resolution in amount of $32,850,161
• Approved $24,500 agreement with ArborPro for tree inventory and management plan
• Approved service agreement with RMCOEH for asbestos training
• Confirmed Eric Carman-Murray to Airport Advisory Board (4-year term)
• Confirmed Richard Breininger to Airport Advisory Board (4-year term)
• Reappointed Tina Porter to Planning and Zoning Commission (3-year term)
• Approved consent agenda including horse corral leases, sculpture purchase, community service agreements, and permits

City Council Meetings

The City Council is reviewing several service contracts and intergovernmental agreements. Key discussions include funding for a county-wide economic development coalition and purchasing mobile data terminals for emergency services.

• Bid award to iT1 Source, LLC for 38 Mobile Data Terminals at $141,160.08
• Memorandum of Understanding for the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition in the amount of $70,000
• HVAC service contract with Long Building Technologies for $22,112
• Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management Services, Inc. for hard drive destruction
• Open container and malt beverage permits for August events including the 23rd Annual River Festival

City Council Meetings

The council will consider a special use permit for a child care center at 405 Faith Dr. Items for decision include a road reconstruction project bid and grant applications for ADA improvements and event funding.

• Special Use Permit for Hilltop Baptist Church Child Care Center at 405 Faith Dr
• $1,910,261.00 bid award for Faith & Evans Drive reconstruction and utility improvements
• WYDOT TAP Grant application for ADA improvements near Monroe Elementary and Lincoln Middle School
• $3,000 grant agreement for the 2024 Flaming Gorge Days event
• Master Lease Agreement with Bancorp Bank for city vehicle leases

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 budget and vote on resolutions to adopt city wages and fees. The council will also consider an ordinance to establish a restricted use overlay district for a soil cleanup site on West 2nd South Street. Additionally, members will review agreements for police cloud storage and employee safety training.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY2025 budget
• Ordinance establishing a Restricted Use Control Overlay District on West 2nd South Street
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police department cloud storage
• Rejection of the bid for the Riverside Memorial Park Enhancement Project
• Resolution adopting the schedule of fees for Fiscal Year 2025

City Council Meetings

The council will hold a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. During the regular meeting, they will consider an ordinance for a restricted use overlay district on West 2nd South Street and a contract for new phone services. They will also review a bid for a new animal control vehicle.

• Ordinance establishing a Restricted Use Control Overlay District on West 2nd South Street
• Agreement with RingCentral, Inc. for VOIP phone services
• $102,040 bid award to Ken Garff of Cheyenne for an animal control vehicle
• Appointment of Janet Schultz to the City Tree Board
• Liquor license transfer for Green River Horse Palace

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to add a Restricted Use Control Area Overlay District for a Union Pacific Railroad property on West 2nd South Street, allowing voluntary soil cleanup. The council will also vote on several contracts, including weed mitigation, a drug enforcement grant, and a road maintenance project.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adding Section 17.5 to Chapter 17 for RUCAO overlay (Union Pacific property)
• Weed mitigation agreement with Weed Management Solutions, LLC for $45,560
• HIDTA sub-contract award for $89,687 for police drug enforcement position
• Cape Seal Project bid award to Morgan Pavement Maintenance for $589,709.82
• Playground equipment purchase for Riverside Memorial Park for $98,250

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will hold a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, followed by a regular meeting with several action items. Key decisions include accepting the Seneshale Addition subdivision improvements and releasing a $360,881.72 letter of credit, approving a new restaurant liquor license for Mi Casita, and awarding a contract for the Riverside Memorial Park playground replacement. The agenda also includes multiple proclamations, citizen comments, and a consent agenda with various permits and agreements.

• Acceptance of Seneshale Addition improvements and one-year maintenance bond (releasing $360,881.72 of letter of credit)
• New restaurant liquor license for Caramelo, LLC dba Mi Casita
• Award bid to Star Playground for Riverside Memorial Park playground replacement ($98,250)
• Service agreement with Core Safety Group for trench/excavation training
• Agreement with HydroApps for scheduling platform ($988)

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider accepting a Wyoming Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry grant of $89,122 (with a $3,592 city match) for tree management, GIS mapping, and tree work. They will also accept a donation of two columbaria for the veterans section at Riverview Cemetery from VFW Post 2321 and American Legion Post 28. The consent agenda includes several catering permits, an open container permit, a horse corral lease, and routine approvals.

• Accept $89,122 forestry grant with $3,592 city match
• Accept donation of two columbaria for veterans at Riverview Cemetery
• Approve $5,200 grant application to Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Board for Art on the Green
• Approve horse corral lease with Adrian Dominguez for corral 25
• Approve five catering permits for The Park Lounge and one open container permit for Tomahawk Tavern

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a K9 narcotics detection canine program, two homeland security grant applications, and contracts for Flaming Gorge Days. The agenda also includes proclamations, a citizen comment period, and a consent agenda with routine items like a horse corral lease and liquor license transfers. The meeting is largely procedural with several concrete decisions proposed.

• Agreement with K9 Working Dogs International, LLC for a narcotic detection canine and training
• Two State Homeland Security Program grant applications for generator transfer switches and security cameras
• Adelska, LLC contract for 2024 Flaming Gorge Days, $21,500
• Alishae Blazich contract for Flaming Gorge Days vendor fair, $2,500
• Horse corral lease with Jason & Jill Wilson for corral 21

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider several action items, including renewing the HIDTA drug task force agreement, approving a $25,000 cemetery master plan contract, and an MOU for Project West impact funds. The consent agenda includes routine items like permits, leases, and bill payments.

• Renewal of HIDTA drug task force MOU with Wyoming DCI
• $25,000 agreement with Steiner Thuesen PLLC for Riverview Cemetery Master Plan
• MOU with Sweetwater County for Project West Impact Assistance Funds
• Malt beverage permit for Green River Sports Festival on July 20
• Utility account credits totaling $2,920

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider several action items, including purchasing new ballistic vests and plates for the GRPD SWAT team, approving the Sweetwater County Emergency Operations Plan 2024, entering a software agreement with PowerDMS by NeoGov, authorizing a letter of intent to the DEQ for the Project West Solution and Soda Ash Project, and approving a contract with Adelska, LLC for 2024 Flaming Gorge Days. The consent agenda includes horse corral leases, minutes, and bill payments.

• Purchase of ballistic vests and plates for GRPD SWAT team, $24,800 from Asset Seizure Account
• Approval of Sweetwater County Emergency Operations Plan 2024
• Client agreement with PowerDMS by NeoGov for PowerReady field training software
• Letter of intent to DEQ Industrial Siting Division for Project West Solution and Soda Ash Project
• Agreement with Adelska, LLC for 2024 Flaming Gorge Days

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a liquor license renewal for Budy Inc. The agenda includes a public hearing for the renewal and a council action item to approve it. The license would run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, pending business license, occupational permit, and legal approval.

• Public hearing for liquor license renewal (Budy Inc.)
• Consideration to approve liquor license renewal for Budy Inc.
• License term: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025
• Renewal contingent on business license, occupational permit, and zoning compliance

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider a resolution amending the FY2024 budget by $1,302,200 across several funds, and will vote on renewing 24 liquor licenses. They will also discuss a grant application for new firefighter breathing apparatus, release retainage for a pavement project, and handle several consent agenda items.

• Budget amendment increasing General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Wastewater Fund by $1,302,200
• Approval of 24 liquor license renewals for term April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
• Authorize submission of FY23 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $340,812.50 for 35 SCBAs
• Release retainage to Lewis & Lewis, Inc. for 2023 Pavement Preservation Project in amount of $37,881.25
• Consent agenda includes trade agreement with The Radio Network, Rec Mil funding application for $53,481.00, catering permit for Tomahawk Tavern, and utility credit of $2,375.13

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider an agreement with the Wyoming Attorney General's office for the police department to join an Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce, and will vote on several routine items including permits, contracts, and appointments. The agenda also includes proclamations and citizen comment periods.

• Approve ICAC Taskforce Affiliate Program agreement for GRPD
• Issue catering permit to Tomahawk Tavern for Feb 10 event at Twisted Timber
• Approve 24-hour bar openings for St. Patrick's Day, Flaming Gorge Days, Halloween, New Year's Eve
• Approve $1,000 sponsorship agreement with Memorial Hospital Foundation for Red Tie Gala
• Approve $20,000 contract with Lantis Productions for July 4 fireworks

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council will consider an amendment to its contract with Wyoming Waste Systems to stop green waste collection during winter months, a proposal tabled in December. The council will also confirm several board appointments and handle routine consent items like permits, minutes, and bill payments.

• Amendment to Wyoming Waste Systems contract to suspend green waste pickup from mid-November to mid-April, with one January collection for Christmas trees
• Appointment of Aaron Reichl to Joint Powers Water Board for 3-year term
• Reappointment of Kim Strid to Joint Travel & Tourism Board for 3-year term
• Catering permit for China Garden Inc. for Duck's Unlimited Banquet on Feb 24, 2024
• Utility credit of $198.03 to account 3465-006

City Council Meetings

The Green River City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss Wyoming Waste Systems and to introduce future goals. The agenda is brief and contains only these two discussion items, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of Wyoming Waste Systems
• Introduction to future goals discussion

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet to elect leadership for 2024 and appoint members to the Finance Committee. The agenda includes a public hearing for a new retail liquor license and several contract approvals for city operations.

• Public hearing for a new retail liquor license application from Full Circle Realty, LLC
• Proposal with Peak Software Systems, Inc. for an Admittance Control module ($473 initial cost; $655 annual renewal)
• Custodial services agreement with Krysta Doney, dba Scrub Mama for City Hall ($2,800 per month)
• Election of 2024 Council President and Vice-President
• Appointment of two council members to the Finance Committee