Green River council approves franchise-extension ordinance, releases retainage on riverbank and wastewater projects and fills leadership posts
January 07, 2026 | Green River City Council, Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
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At a regular Green River City Council meeting, members approved multiple routine and infrastructure items including a second‑reading ordinance (15‑3) that extends the negotiation period with Rocky Mountain Power and several financial and personnel measures.
The council confirmed the reappointment of Jason Palmer to the Joint Powers Water Board for a three‑year term beginning 03/01/2026 and expiring 02/28/2029, and approved mayoral appointments to the finance committee for the 2026 calendar year.
On infrastructure work, Public Works recommended and the council approved releasing retainage for two completed projects. Dustin Romero recommended releasing $22,463.89 for the Riverside Memorial Park Riverbank Armoring Project, telling the council the installed boulders and a designed boulder vein should stabilize the bank and that the contractor provides a one‑year warranty. "That pathway will be replaced as part of our Riverside Park pathway project, which is going to be constructed in 2027," Romero said, answering council questions about removed concrete.
Public Works Director Mark Westensko reported the wastewater treatment plant replacement is "substantially complete and it's up and running." He recommended releasing the bulk of retainage while holding back a small amount because a second bar screen and a UPS remain to be delivered; the council approved release to Bodell Construction in the amount of $2,263,946.97.
The council also approved a routine resolution designating the city's bank depositories for the year and completed its consent agenda by voice vote.
Council leadership for 2026 was chosen: a nominee recorded in the transcript as Robert Burke was put forward for council president and a subsequent motion recorded the name as Robert Berg; the motion carried by voice vote. Jessica Mazur (recorded in one line as "Jessica Maeser" and in another as "Jessica Mazur") was elected vice president after another nominee declined.
Votes at a glance:
• Ordinance 15‑3 (Rocky Mountain Power franchise extension) — approved on second reading by voice vote.
• Reappointment: Jason Palmer, Joint Powers Water Board (term 03/01/2026–02/28/2029) — approved by voice vote.
• Release retainage — Riverside Memorial Park Riverbank Armoring: $22,463.89 — approved by voice vote.
• Release retainage — Wastewater treatment plant (Bodell Construction): $2,263,946.97 — approved by voice vote.
• Bank depositories resolution — approved by voice vote.
• Election of council president and vice president — approved by voice votes; transcript contains inconsistent name spellings for the president nominee.
The meeting closed with routine city staff reports and council member announcements. The council scheduled follow‑up budget and goal‑setting work sessions for January.
The council confirmed the reappointment of Jason Palmer to the Joint Powers Water Board for a three‑year term beginning 03/01/2026 and expiring 02/28/2029, and approved mayoral appointments to the finance committee for the 2026 calendar year.
On infrastructure work, Public Works recommended and the council approved releasing retainage for two completed projects. Dustin Romero recommended releasing $22,463.89 for the Riverside Memorial Park Riverbank Armoring Project, telling the council the installed boulders and a designed boulder vein should stabilize the bank and that the contractor provides a one‑year warranty. "That pathway will be replaced as part of our Riverside Park pathway project, which is going to be constructed in 2027," Romero said, answering council questions about removed concrete.
Public Works Director Mark Westensko reported the wastewater treatment plant replacement is "substantially complete and it's up and running." He recommended releasing the bulk of retainage while holding back a small amount because a second bar screen and a UPS remain to be delivered; the council approved release to Bodell Construction in the amount of $2,263,946.97.
The council also approved a routine resolution designating the city's bank depositories for the year and completed its consent agenda by voice vote.
Council leadership for 2026 was chosen: a nominee recorded in the transcript as Robert Burke was put forward for council president and a subsequent motion recorded the name as Robert Berg; the motion carried by voice vote. Jessica Mazur (recorded in one line as "Jessica Maeser" and in another as "Jessica Mazur") was elected vice president after another nominee declined.
Votes at a glance:
• Ordinance 15‑3 (Rocky Mountain Power franchise extension) — approved on second reading by voice vote.
• Reappointment: Jason Palmer, Joint Powers Water Board (term 03/01/2026–02/28/2029) — approved by voice vote.
• Release retainage — Riverside Memorial Park Riverbank Armoring: $22,463.89 — approved by voice vote.
• Release retainage — Wastewater treatment plant (Bodell Construction): $2,263,946.97 — approved by voice vote.
• Bank depositories resolution — approved by voice vote.
• Election of council president and vice president — approved by voice votes; transcript contains inconsistent name spellings for the president nominee.
The meeting closed with routine city staff reports and council member announcements. The council scheduled follow‑up budget and goal‑setting work sessions for January.
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