The purpose of this hearing is to allow the public to voice any questions or concerns regarding the issuance of this restaurant liquor license to said applicant. 

The Sweetwater County local option lodging tax with be on the ballot for reauthorization in November. This reauthorization has taken place every four years since 1991. This year the Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board is asking to continue the existing 2% Lodging Tax.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the resolution declaring the intent of the City of Green River to cooperate fully and assist Sweetwater County and the incorporated municipalities of Sweetwater County in taking all action necessary in support of the continuation of the existing 2% Lodging Tax. 

Chopstix Green River LLC., dba Chopstix Green River applied for a restaurant liquor license on May 10, 2022. The application was sent to the State and has been approved.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the issuance of a restaurant liquor license to Chopstix Green River LLC., dba Chopstix Green River for a term beginning June 8, 2022 through March 31, 2023, pending legal approval.

The City requested proposals for a new auditor to complete the City's audit. There was one proposal submitted and staff is recommending to move forward with Rudd & Company, PLLC.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the engagement letter with Rudd & Company, PLLC for the completion of the City's Fiscal Year 2022 audit, pending legal approval. 

As part of the Police Department development project, software is needed to assist in the creation, training and tracking of policy changes. Power DMS provides this service and is the preferred provider of our consultant Daigle Law Group. As a Daigle Law Group customer the City will receive a six month subscription for free. The subscription does come with terms and conditions that require approval by the City Council.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the NEOGOV Power DMS Service Agreement terms and conditions for the assistance in creating, training and tracking of the GRPD policy changes, pending legal approval. 

During the COVID pandemic, the City of Green River and the Wyoming Department of Health partnered to purchase a composite sampler for the wastewater entering the treatment plant.  The composite sampler allows the City to get a sample over a period of time versus a grab sample that is taken instantaneously.  The composite sample gives a more consistent result when performing laboratory analysis.  This is a request to allow composite sampling on the City's existing permit.

Suggested Motion: I move to authorize the Mayor sign a Letter Requesting the Permit Modification with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for the use of a composite sampler. 

In July 2021, the cities of Rock Springs and Green River entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the feasibility of a joint biosolids handling program.  It was thought that a joint venture could save both Cities money with a joint site and joint equipment.  Biosolids are a byproduct of an Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant, which the City of Green River is planning to build.  The Cities jointly conducted a selection process including requesting Statements of Interest, issuing a Request for Proposals, and interviewing potential firms to prepare a study and recommendations for biosolids handling in both communities. The selection committee recommends that the Cities enter into an Agreement with Forsgren Associates, Inc. to conduct the study. The total cost of $126,000 will be split evenly between the two cities, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.

Suggested Motion: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement for Engineering Services with Forsgren Associates, Inc. for the Joint Biosolids Handling Project to be completed in conjunction with the City of Rock Springs. 

One of the City's largest network components, the core switch will be nearing the end of its supported life in 2024. Since this is one of the most important pieces of network equipment we want to replace it before it comes out of support. The current order lead time for this equipment is about nine months, thus we want to order it as soon as we can. In March the City entered into an agreement with ConvergeOne to provide network management for the City. Since ConvergeOne will have to support the installation of this piece of equipment we are requesting the Council allow us to add the installation of the core switch to the support agreement to ensure continuity and stability of the system.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the amendment to the agreement with ConvergeOne for managed support services in the amount of $75,351.49 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the agreement with Green River High School, in the amount of $1,000.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the horse corral lease agreement with Blake Gunter for corral 12. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the horse corral lease agreement with Heather Summers for corral 21.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the horse corral lease agreement with Tonya Graham for corrals 132 & 133.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the issuance of a catering permit to The Tomahawk Tavern to cater alcoholic beverages at the American Legion Department Convention on June 17, 2022 from 12 pm until 10 pm at the Golden Hour Senior Center.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the issuance of a catering permit to The Tomahawk Tavern to cater alcoholic beverages at the Wild Sage Market Fall Market event on June 18, 2022, from 11 am until 4 pm, at the Island Pavilion.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the issuance of malt beverage permits to the Green River Development Fund, Inc. for Flaming Gorge Days on June 23, 2022 from 4 pm until midnight, June 24th & 25th from 9 am until midnight at Evers Park/Expedition Island. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Sweetwater County Economic Development Coalition, in the amount of $70,000 per year, pending legal approval.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the MOA with the Jamestown Fire Control District and authorize the Mayor sign the agreement, pending legal approval.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve an agreement, authorize the Mayor to sign the Master Lease Agreement with John Deere Financial for backhoes, and authorize the City Clerk sign and /or complete current and future leasing documents as long as they fall within the scope of the Master Lease Agreement. 

Suggested Motion: I move to approve amendment #1 to the Fire Protection Agreement with Sweetwater County.