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Council approves subdivision plat, contracts, donation and animal euthanasia policy; votes summarized
Summary
The Green River City Council approved a replat, renewed enforcement contracts, accepted a $10,000 donation for park riverbank restoration, authorized a DAR marker, and banned carbon monoxide euthanasia in city facilities.
The Green River City Council approved a package of routine and policy items in a single meeting, including a subdivision replat, enforcement contracts, a donation for park restoration and a prohibition on carbon monoxide euthanasia in city facilities and contracted services.
Council members unanimously approved the final plat for the Railroad Avenue Minor Subdivision, which consolidates four lots (Lots 12–15 in the original Town of Green River plat) into two lots in a B-2 zoning district. Rob Fisher of Planning and Zoning said the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing, sent notice to property owners within 200 feet and unanimously recommended approval to the council. The motion to accept the final plat was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Kilpatrick.
The council approved the annual alcohol and tobacco compliance-check contracts with the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police for fiscal year 2026, which the police department uses to fund overtime and volunteer rewards for compliance checks. Sean Sterling of the police department said the association has provided grants for these checks for more than a decade. Councilwoman Bushman moved the contract approval; Councilman Major seconded.
The council accepted a $10,000 donation from Tata Chemicals to offset the city’s match for the Riverside Memorial Park riverbank restoration project. Ryan Russ, government affairs and grants, said the donation reduces the city’s matching contribution by $10,000. Councilman Berg moved to accept the donation, seconded by Councilwoman Bushman.
The council authorized the mayor to sign a letter to the Daughters of the American Revolution granting permission to place an “American 2,500 Patriot” marker on city property, with proposed placement near Moran Park next to the Green River Chamber offices. Steve Korr, communications administrator, introduced representatives from the DAR local chapter who attended the meeting. Councilman Williams moved the authorization; Councilman Berg seconded.
The council also unanimously approved a ban on using carbon monoxide gas for euthanizing animals within city facilities or through contracted services. The motion was moved by Councilman Shutra and seconded by Councilwoman Bushman.
Ending: Each motion passed on a voice vote without recorded roll-call tallies; council members asked that future agreements and donations be processed through standard review procedures when appropriate.
