Green River council approves nine-month outreach specialist pilot for Dorothy Carter, contingent on matching funds

Dorothy Carter presented a proposal on Nov. 12 to serve as Green River’s contracted business outreach specialist, describing two decades of experience running grants and business outreach in other counties. The council discussed scope, procurement rules and funding; staff explained the structure of a pilot contract at $1,600 per month with the city contributing $800 and another government or partner expected to match the other $800.

Council members emphasized the need for written contract language, measurable outcomes and a contingency that the contract not start until matching funds are secured. One council member said a six-month pilot was an option; after discussion a motion was made to approve a nine-month pilot contingent on another entity matching funds and with clear outcome metrics.

A motion to approve Dorothy Carter for a nine-month pilot contract, contingent on another entity matching the city's funds, was moved by Speaker 4 and seconded by Speaker 11. The council chair called the vote; the motion passed “unanimously of those here,” with multiple council members recorded as voting aye. Council asked staff to work with the county to secure the match and to put the agreement in writing before beginning the contract.

The motion is contingent: council authorized the city to commit up to $800 per month (within purchasing policy thresholds) for the pilot once matching funding is in place; staff will track outcomes at the end of the pilot to evaluate continuation.