The purpose of this public hearing is to give the public a chance to voice any questions or concerns in regards to the proposed amendments to Section 5 (specifically, 5.e. "Final Plat") and Section 9 of Appendix C (Subdivisions) of the City of Green River Code of Ordinances, to establish an alternative method for approving subdivisions, recording of the Final Plat and to clarify when building permits can be issued.

The proposed addition of paragraph (13) to Section 5.e. is to establish an alternative method for approving subdivisions and the recording of the plat. This will provide developers an alternative method to obtain approval and move forward with construction prior to the recording of the final plat and would be at the developers risk rather than the City's. It will also provide an alternative for other landowner's thinking of subdividing, but who are hesitant due to the costs and complexities of bonding.

The proposed addition of paragraph (12) to Section 5.e. is to clarify when building permits and occupancy certificates can be issued. The proposed language will define when a building permit can be issued, relative to the completion of improvements under our current platting regulations. Our current ordinance is silent on the issue and can be misinterpreted to mean that houses may be started before public improvements are complete.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve on first reading the proposed language amendment to a portion of Section 5. (specifically 5.e. "Final Plat") and Section 9 of Appendix C (Subdivisions) of the City of Green River Ordinances, to establish an alternative method for approving subdivisions, recording of the Final Plat and to clarify when building permits can be issued.  

The Quilting on the Green Committee would like to apply for a Community Support Grant through the Wyoming Arts Council to support their 2024 Quilting on the Green Quilt Show. They are not a 501(c)(3) organization so they will need an eligible entity to serve as a fiscal sponsor. If awarded, the City of Green River would be required to sign the sub-guarantee agreement with the Wyoming Arts Council, would receive the funds and would pass them through to the Committee. In this event, it is likely that the City of Green River would draft a sub-grantee agreement with the Quilting on the Green Committee. This action will not require any funding from the City but will require the attached letter stating the City's intent to serve as a fiscal sponsor to be sent to the Committee and submitted with their application.

Suggested Motion: I move to authorize the signing of a Fiscal Sponsor letter for the Quilting on the Green Committee's FY24 Community Support Grant Application to the Wyoming Arts Council. 

The Green River Police Department has for several years worked in conjunction with the State Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) by providing officers to assist in DCI’s enforcement efforts in Southwest Wyoming. Currently, GRPD has two positions providing that assistance, both of which are grant funded through High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) funds administered by the State of Wyoming. The award in consideration is to approve funding to cover the wages and other costs for those positions in 2023.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the 2023 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Sub-Contract Award, and authorize the mayor to sign the agreement upon approval by the City Attorney.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the 2023 agreement with Lagoon Corporation and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

Suggested Motion: I move to approve the Utility Review Committee's recommendation to credit utility accounts: 5479-011 in the amount of $30, 07199-001 in the amount of $93.27, 07200-001 in the amount of $92.92 and 07201-001 in the amount of $92.12.