Albany County public meetings in 2024
77 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes the regular meeting agenda and final agenda documents, along with a correspondence file. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.
- Regular meeting agenda (12172024_CCAGENDA.PDF)
- Final agenda (12172024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF)
- Correspondence (12172024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF)
The Board of Commissioners approved agreements for solar array installations and updated zoning and wastewater standards for the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone. The board also authorized several vehicle and equipment purchases and approved December payroll and vouchers.
- Approved solar array installation agreement with Creative Energies, LLC
- Approved zoning amendments prohibiting certain commercial sand, gravel, rock, or limestone extraction (2-1)
- Approved wastewater facility design and construction standards for Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone (2-1)
- Approved $25,694 bid to Fremont Electric, Inc. for an Annex Building generator
- Approved purchase of four pick-up trucks from Fremont Motor Company
- Approved $1,000 financial support for Laramie High School 2025 Project Graduation
- Approved $2,013,481.10 in total expenditures for December 2024
- Appointed Derrick Thompson to the Albany County Fair Board
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning resolution amendments, including changes to zoning districts and Chapter 5. They will also discuss the Laramie Growth Area Overlay and receive staff updates on aquifer protection and wastewater regulations. The meeting is open to public participation in person, via Zoom, or on YouTube.
- Zoning Resolution Amendments – Zoning District Amendments (Discussion/Action)
- Zoning Resolution Amendments – Chapter 5 (Discussion/Action)
- Laramie Growth Area Overlay - Discussion
- Staff updates on Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments and wastewater regulations
- Laramie Growth Area Plan – Intergovernmental Agreement Update
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission approved amendments to the zoning resolution district requirements and Chapter 5, sending them out for public notice and setting public hearings for the February regular meeting. The commission also discussed the Laramie Growth Area Overlay and received staff updates on planning projects.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Removed specific mailed notice language from zoning district amendments (3-2)
- Approved zoning district amendments as amended, sent for public notice, and set February public hearing (unanimous)
- Approved Chapter 5 zoning resolution amendments as amended, sent for public notice, and set February public hearing (unanimous)
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will meet to approve routine items, discuss a memorandum of understanding with Feeding Laramie Valley, and consider applications for superintendent positions. They will also vote on a $3,600 contract with Jeremy the Balloon Guy for the 2025 fair. The meeting includes an executive session.
- Approve contract with Jeremy the Balloon Guy for $3,600 for 2025 fair entertainment
- Discuss and take action on Feeding Laramie Valley MOU with legal counsel
- Review letters for fair participants (redacted due to minors)
- Consider superintendent and judges committee applications
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, and vouchers
Board of Commissioners
This is a procedural agenda for the Albany County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on December 3, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda lists only the meeting time and three attached documents (agenda, final agenda, and correspondence) with no specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics provided.
- Regular meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 2024-12-03
- Agenda document: 12032024_CCAGENDA.PDF
- Final agenda document: 12032024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF
- Correspondence document: 12032024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF
The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved a $94,675 homeland security grant for emergency preparedness and authorized payment of $582,242.60 in November 2024 vouchers. The board also approved a $10,000 fire district communication services agreement, two court commissioner contracts, and a Microsoft enterprise renewal not to exceed $73,130.67 per year. A Conway zoning change from rural residential to agricultural was approved after a public hearing, and a generator bid and a public health hire were removed from the agenda.
- Approved $94,675 Wyoming Homeland Security emergency preparedness grant (CFDA #97.042), Oct 2023–Sep 2025 (3-0)
- Approved November 2024 vouchers totaling $582,242.60 (3-0)
- Approved FY2024/2025 Community Partner 1% Funding agreement with 18 listed organizations (2-0, Gosar abstained)
- Approved Conway Zoning District Amendment ZDA-05-24, changing rural residential to agricultural (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 MOU with Albany County Fire District #1 for communication specialist services, Jul 2024–Jun 2025 (3-0)
- Approved MOU with District Court Commissioner Jacquelyn L. Bridgeman, not to exceed $4,583.30, Aug–Dec 2024 (3-0)
- Approved MOU with District Court Commissioner Patricia Bennett, not to exceed $16,500.06, Jan 2025–Jun 2026 (3-0)
- Approved Dell Technologies Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal, not to exceed $73,130.67/year, three-year commitment (3-0)
Rock River Town Council
This is the regular December 2, 2024 meeting of the Rock River Town Council. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, approval of November minutes, department reports, and voucher approvals. Notable items include a report of zero building permits and the closure of town offices for the holidays.
- Building permits: 0
- Town offices closed December 24-25 and December 31-January 1, 2025
The Rock River Town Council met December 2, 2024 with a quorum present (Summers and Gallegos; Bowers and Voss absent). The council accepted the November 4 minutes, the maintenance, water, and treasurer's reports, and approved paying vouchers totaling $51,881.05. In new business, Water Operator Rick Stricklin asked about insulating park bathroom walls to cut heating costs, and the council voted to move forward with the work. No building permits were issued, and the mayor announced town offices will be closed December 24-25 and December 31-January 1, 2025.
- Accepted November 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
- Accepted maintenance, water/wastewater, and treasurer's reports as presented (all ayes each)
- Approved payment of vouchers totaling $51,881.05 (all ayes)
- Approved moving forward with insulating park bathroom walls to reduce heating costs (all ayes)
- No building permits issued
- Adjourned at 7:15 p.m. (all ayes)
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with an amended agenda. The agenda includes procedural items and correspondence, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Amended agenda (11192024_CCAMENDEDAGENDA.PDF)
- Final agenda (11192024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF)
- Correspondence (11192024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF)
The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved several purchases and agreements, including a $158,709 digital sign for the Courthouse property and a $63,190 security gate and badge system for the Road and Bridge lot. The board also approved a $129,350 grant for a detention center generator and a $50,000 energy retrofit grant for lighting replacements. Two items were postponed to December 3: a contract with District Court Commissioner Jaquelyn L. Bridgeman and a $10,000 fire district communication services MOU. The board took no action on hiring a new Public Health office admin/billing coordinator, deferring it to December 3.
- Approved invitation to bid for four diesel 1-ton pickup trucks
- Approved $129,350 grant agreement with Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for detention center generator (9/1/2024–8/31/2026)
- Approved request for proposal for Planning Annex emergency generator replacement
- Approved solar arrays for Courthouse and IT buildings, paid from cash on hand (2-1, Jones nay)
- Awarded $63,190 bid to Southwest Fence and Supply for Road and Bridge security gate and badge system, paid from ARPA funds
- Awarded $158,709 bid to Schlosser Signs for courthouse digital sign, paid from ARPA ($55,939.20) and Building Reserve fund (2-1, Jones nay)
- Ratified revised $50,000 Energy Retrofit Grant contract with Wyoming Energy Authority for detention center lighting
- Postponed contract with District Court Commissioner Jaquelyn L. Bridgeman to December 3, 2024
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on the Conway Zoning District Amendment (ZDA-05-24). The commission will also discuss and potentially act on amendments to the Zoning Resolution, including zoning district changes and Chapter 5. Staff will provide updates on several ongoing projects, including the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone and the Laramie Growth Area Plan.
- Public hearing and action on Conway Zoning District Amendment ZDA-05-24
- Discussion/action on Zoning Resolution Amendments – Zoning District Amendments
- Discussion/action on Zoning Resolution Amendments – Chapter 5
- Staff updates on Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments and wastewater regulations
- Lamar Advertising presentation
The Commission voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve a zoning district amendment for a non-profit Christian youth camp. The body also discussed several proposed zoning resolution amendments and heard a presentation from Lamar regarding digital signs.
- Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve Conway Zoning District Amendment ZDA-05-24 (unanimous)
- Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
- Removed Community Need or Public Benefit finding from proposed Zoning District Amendment regulations (unanimous)
- Decided to retain economic and cultural impacts in proposed zoning amendments
- Decided to require a declaration of commitment to notify affected people in future zoning amendment iterations
- Decided that only property owners may apply for adjudicative zoning district amendments
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting on November 11, 2024, to approve routine items (minutes, treasurer's report, vouchers) and take action on several substantive matters. These include reviewing a Feeding Laramie Valley MOU with legal counsel, approving letters for fair participants, considering proposed regulation changes for the 2025 fair, setting judge pay for 2025, and approving the Laramie Boomerang as the official advertising paper. The board will also enter executive session under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii).
- Review and take action on Feeding Laramie Valley MOU with legal counsel
- Approve proposed regulation changes for the 2025 Albany County Fair
- Approve proposed judges pay for 2025 and subsequent fairs
- Approve Laramie Boomerang as circulation paper of advertisement for 2025
- Executive session pursuant to W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii)
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: approval of the previous meeting's minutes, reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer, and approval of vouchers. There are no building permits to consider, and the council will note that town offices will be closed for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Minutes from October 7, 2024 regular meeting
- Maintenance report by Eric
- Water department report by Rick
- Treasurer's report by Jody
- Building permits: 0
The Town Council approved the payment of vouchers totaling $32,056.35, which included payroll, utilities, and equipment. The council also accepted the maintenance, water, and treasurer reports. No new building permits were recorded.
- Approved payment of vouchers totaling $32,056.35 (all ayes)
- Accepted October 7, 2024, meeting minutes (all ayes)
- Accepted maintenance report (all ayes)
- Accepted water report (all ayes)
- Accepted treasurer's report (all ayes)
Board of Commissioners
This is a regular meeting of the Albany County Board of Commissioners. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific action items, only references to agenda and correspondence documents.
The Board approved amendments to the Zoning Resolution to establish Agricultural Residential and Ranchette districts. The Board also approved several grant applications and a $182,710 trail maintenance agreement. A public hearing on wastewater facility regulations was continued to December 17.
- Approved creation of Agricultural Residential and Ranchette zoning districts (2-1)
- Approved $182,710 agreement with Pilot Hill for Schoolyard Trail Maintenance
- Approved $50,000 WYSAC grant application for OJJDP Nonparticipating State Award
- Approved two grant applications to Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office
- Approved Albany County Procurement Policies and Procedures
- Approved four MOUs for Court Supervised Treatment Program services
- Continued wastewater facility public hearing to December 17, 2024
- Approved October 2024 vouchers totaling $666,342.86
Board of Commissioners
The supplied record lists only the meeting title, time, and three attached PDF documents for the Albany County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on 2024-10-15. The actual agenda text was not included, so the specific items to be decided or discussed cannot be reported. The attachments are named 10152024. AMENDEDCCAGENDA.PDF, 10152024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF, and 10152024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF.
The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 2025 motor grader for $446,390 and authorized two exemptions from the large tract subdivision process. Additionally, the Board approved agreements for online fee payments, a letter of support for a local manufacturing facility, and the October 2024 payroll and vouchers totaling $2,032,860.61.
- Awarded $446,390 motor grader bid to Wyoming Machinery Company
- Approved two large tract subdivision exemptions
- Approved IntelliPay online payment agreements
- Approved letter of support for Mountain Cement Company
- Approved security camera contract for fairgrounds
- Approved October 2024 payroll and vouchers ($2,032,860.61)
- Approved Quit Claim Deeds from Schreibeis Vacation
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board meets Oct. 14, 2024, at the Albany County Fairgrounds to consider an amended FY 2023-2024 budget of $1,390,459 and a public hearing on it. The board will also discuss and take action on major deferred maintenance for roofing, siding, gutters, and windows, a $1,200 4-H Rabbit Project donation, hiring two part-time grounds assistants, and a $1,400 playground fence mural request. Other items include a Laramie Range Ford donation, a Feeding Laramie Valley MOU, a Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance renewal, and an executive session under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii).
- Public hearing and approval of amended FY 2023-2024 budget totaling $1,390,459
- Deferred maintenance bids for roofing, siding, gutters, and windows, including $110,945 (Big Horn) and $313,760 (StoneScape) for activity building roof
- Approve $1,200 4-H Rabbit Project donation from Open Rabbit Show proceeds
- Discuss hiring two part-time grounds assistants at $18/hr starting wage
- Nancy Marlatt mural request: approve $1,400 budget for playground fence, design subject to board approval, work to begin Spring 2025
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets October 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the Albany County Courthouse, 525 E. Grand Avenue, with in-person, Zoom, and YouTube participation. The agenda includes discussion of Zoning Resolution amendments on definitions and discussion/action on conditional use amendments. Staff updates cover aquifer protection overlay zone amendments, wastewater regulations, the Laramie Growth Area Plan intergovernmental agreement, zoning district updates, and an aquifer-related Supreme Court case presented by Deputy County Attorney Matt Ayres. No public applications are listed on the agenda.
- Zoning Resolution Amendments – Definitions (discussion only)
- Zoning Resolution Amendments – Conditional Use (discussion/action)
- Staff update: Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments
- Staff update: Wastewater Regulations amendments tied to the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone
- Staff update: Laramie Growth Area Plan intergovernmental agreement and overlay zone development
The Commission approved the agenda for the October 9, 2024, meeting and the minutes from the September 11, 2024, meeting. No other formal actions were taken, as the remaining agenda items regarding zoning resolution amendments were for discussion only.
- Approved October 9, 2024, meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 11, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on 2024-10-08 at 6:00 p.m. The supplied record consists only of the weekly calendar and two agenda PDFs (an amended special agenda and a final special agenda); the agenda text itself contains no item details. No decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings can be confirmed from the material provided.
The Albany County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and voted to approve Emergency Resolution No. 2024-001, declaring partial fire restrictions and a ban on the use of fireworks across unincorporated non-federal lands. The restrictions begin at midnight on October 8, 2024, and run through November 1, 2024, unless altered by the County Fire Warden. The board also held an executive session before adjourning.
- Approved Emergency Resolution No. 2024-001 Declaring Partial Fire Restriction and Ban on the Use of Fireworks
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council holds its regular meeting on October 7, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. The agenda covers routine reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer, plus approval of vouchers and minutes from the September 9, 2024 regular meeting. Under new business, the council lists zero building permits, will discuss a date for the November meeting, and notes town offices are closed October 14th for a holiday. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings appear on this agenda.
- Building Permits: 0
- Discussion of a date for the November meeting
- Town offices closed October 14th for a holiday
- Minutes from the September 9, 2024 regular meeting up for approval
- Vouchers presented by Town Clerk Jodi Newkirk
The Rock River Town Council approved the appointment of Everett Summers to the planning board and authorized a building permit for Willis. The council also reviewed and accepted departmental reports and approved $24,975.57 in vouchers for town expenses. Additionally, the mayor was directed to pursue recreation board grant funding for a park sidewalk project.
- Approved Everett Summers to planning board seat (4-0)
- Approved Willis building permit (4-0)
- Approved $24,975.57 in vouchers (4-0)
- Accepted September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Accepted maintenance, water, and treasurer reports (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting at 9:30 A.M. The supplied agenda text lists only the meeting title and three attached documents (an amended agenda, a final amended agenda, and correspondence). The agenda text itself contains no substantive items, so no decisions, contracts, or public hearings can be reported from it.
The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved the revised final plat for Stone Ridge Estates Subdivision, a $182,710 trail maintenance agreement, and Resolution 2024-018 to vacate portions of Newton Avenue and an alley right-of-way in the Montevue Addition. The board also accepted a $730,000 juvenile drug treatment grant, approved multiple approach and utility licenses, and authorized September 2024 vouchers totaling $379,457.46.
- Approved revised final plat for Stone Ridge Estates Subdivision application SD-03-21
- Proclaimed October 6-12, 2024, as National 4-H Week
- Approved Request for Proposals for Pilot Hill Trail Head project and directed clerk to advertise
- Approved $182,710 agreement with Wyoming State Parks for Pilot Hill trail maintenance
- Approved Resolution 2024-018 vacating portions of Newton Avenue and an alley in Montevue Addition
- Approved letter of no objection to Repsol Renewables' permit amendment for Rail Tie Wind Project (DEQ/ISC 20-09)
- Approved $730,000 OJJDP FY24 Juvenile Drug Treatment Program grant award
- Approved September 2024 general expenditures vouchers totaling $379,457.46
Board of Commissioners
The supplied record lists only the meeting title, start time (6:00 p.m.), and three attached PDF documents for the Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners regular meeting on 2024-09-17. The actual agenda contents are not included in the text provided, so no specific items, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts can be reported. This summary reflects the limits of the source and does not indicate that no business occurred.
The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including fiber internet upgrades for county facilities and a security gate for the Road and Bridge lot. They also updated the Grants Office Policy and Procedure Handbook and approved a $2.7 million expenditure report for September 2024. Commissioner Jones abstained from the vote regarding a Reconnecting Community Pilot grant application.
- Approved $63,325.44 fiber internet contract for Emergency Management Center
- Approved fiber internet service orders for multiple county buildings
- Approved $25,000 annual consulting agreement with HUB International
- Approved Pilot Hill Recreation Area right-of-way amendment
- Approved RFP for Road and Bridge lot security gate and badge system
- Approved RFP for Courthouse south side digital sign
- Approved Grants Office Policy and Procedure Handbook updates
- Approved $2,719,007.91 in September 2024 payroll and vouchers
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets September 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the Albany County Courthouse, 525 E. Grand Avenue, with in-person, Zoom, and YouTube participation. The main action item is a public hearing and possible vote on Albany County School District Conditional Use Application CU-02-24, following a staff report. The commission will also discuss a potential planning projects list and prioritization, and hear staff updates on aquifer protection zoning and wastewater amendments, the Laramie Growth Area Plan intergovernmental agreement and overlay zone, and zoning district updates.
- Public hearing and action on Albany County School District Conditional Use Application CU-02-24
- Approval of minutes for July 10, 2024 and August 14, 2024
- Discussion of potential planning projects list and prioritization
- Staff updates on Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone zoning and wastewater regulation amendments
- Staff update on Laramie Growth Area Plan intergovernmental agreement and overlay zone development
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve a conditional use application for the Albany County School District. The commission also received staff updates on aquifer protection and wastewater regulation amendments.
- Recommended approval of Albany County School District Conditional Use Application CU-02-24 (unanimous)
- Approved September 11, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
- Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board meets Sept. 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds to act on routine consent items and a range of new business, including a Feeding Laramie Valley waterline repair, rental rate sheet changes, sale committee matters, superintendent openings, and proposed 2025 fair regulation changes. The agenda also lists an executive session under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii). The attached materials include correspondence on digital art classes, youth supervision and alcohol concerns, and a $1,725.00 Hamaker Excavation invoice for the waterline work.
- Feeding Laramie Valley waterline repair: Hamaker Excavation invoice dated 7/29/2024 totals $1,725.00 for digging up and fixing the waterline
- Proposed changes to the rental rate sheet first presented at the July meeting
- Sale Committee recommendation for 2024 and resignation of Arvin Martinez from the Sale Committee
- Opening superintendent applications for Horse, Beef, Goat, Sheep, and Static (2) three-year appointments
- Proposed 2025 Albany County Fair regulation changes and possible county SPET tax project list additions
Board of Commissioners
Albany County, Wyoming's Board of Commissioners was scheduled to meet on September 3, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. The supplied record lists only meeting materials — an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence — without the agenda's contents. Because the actual items are not in the source text, what the board decided or discussed cannot be determined from this record.
The Board approved a zoning district amendment for Cox and the Plunatic Place preliminary plat. It also adopted the 2024 Urban Systems Project Priority List and several grant agreements for community services. Amendments to the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone were tabled.
- Approved Cox Zoning District Amendment Application ZDA-02-24
- Approved Plunatic Place Preliminary Plat Application SD-02-24
- Tabled Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone zoning amendments
- Approved 2024 Urban Systems Project Priority List and Major Street Plan amendments
- Approved $108,801.00 TANF/CPI 2024-2025 grant sub-recipient agreement
- Approved Community Service Block Grant agreements for six agencies
- Approved Road Use Agreement with ConnectGen Albany County LLC for Rail Tie Wind Project
- Approved August 2024 vouchers totaling $762,441.60
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council meets Sept. 9, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. for a regular meeting. The agenda includes routine reports from maintenance, water, and treasurer, approval of vouchers, and minutes from the Aug. 5, 2024 meeting. Under new business, the council lists opening bids for land and reports zero building permits. Most agenda lines are procedural or left blank.
- Open bids for land (new business)
- Building permits: 0
- Minutes from August 5, 2024 regular meeting
- Maintenance report by Eric Clark
- Water Dept. report by Rick Stricklin
The Town Council approved the highest bid for the property located at 219 Avenue C. The council also approved various department reports and authorized $25,784.94 in voucher payments.
- Accepted highest bid for property at 219 Avenue C (unanimous)
- Approved $25,784.94 in vouchers (unanimous)
- Accepted Maintenance Department report (unanimous)
- Accepted Water/Wastewater Department report (unanimous)
- Accepted Treasurer's report (unanimous)
- Accepted August 5, 2024, regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on 2024-08-27. The supplied record consists only of three linked PDF filenames (an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence); their contents were not provided, so the specific items to be decided or discussed cannot be reported. No dollar amounts, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings can be confirmed from the text available.
The Board ratified a federal grant for a rotary snow plow and awarded Title III funds to the Fire Warden and Sheriff. They approved several health and human service grants and reappointed members to the Pilot Hill and CSBG boards. A public hearing for new procurement policies was set for October 15, 2024.
- Ratified $910,575 BIL grant for Laramie Regional Airport rotary plow (3-0)
- Awarded $11,893.68 to Fire Warden and $11,893.69 to Sheriff via Title III funds (3-0)
- Approved $196,687 Community Service Block Grant contract (2-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved $246,900 State Opioid Response funding contract (3-0)
- Approved grant application up to $175,000 for solar panels on Search and Rescue Building (3-0)
- Approved $112,000 TANF grant for services through Sept 30, 2025 (3-0)
- Set public hearing for Procurement Policies and Procedures for Oct 15, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved 20 zoning certificates for various accessory and principal structures (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 9:30 A.M. on August 19, 2024. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting title and two linked document names, with no listed action items, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings. Because the supplied record is limited to this procedural notice, no substantive decisions or discussion topics can be reported from it.
The Board of Commissioners approved total expenditures of $2,036,802.55 for August 2024. The board also approved an FAA agreement regarding the transfer of entitlements to the Southwest Regional Airport.
- Approved FAA Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements to Southwest Regional Airport (3-0)
- Approved August 2024 payroll and vouchers totaling $2,036,802.55 (3-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets August 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the Albany County Courthouse, 525 E. Grand Avenue, with in-person, Zoom, and YouTube participation. The commission will hold staff reports, public hearings, and possible action on five applications: the Taylor conditional use (CU-01-24), the Albany County School District conditional use (CU-02-24), the Cox zoning district amendment (ZDA-04-24), the Plunatic preliminary plat (SD-02-24), and amendments to zoning districts in the county zoning resolution (ZA-01-24). It will also discuss the Urban Systems Advisory Committee priorities list and major street plan update, railroad noise, and a visit to Turner Wellfield. The agenda notes the commission may table action on any application if the applicant or representative is not present.
- Taylor Conditional Use Application CU-01-24 — staff report, public hearing, action
- Albany County School District Conditional Use Application CU-02-24 — staff report, public hearing, action
- Cox Zoning District Amendment ZDA-04-24 — staff report, public hearing, action
- Plunatic Preliminary Plat Application SD-02-24 — staff report, public hearing, action
- Zoning Resolution amendments to zoning districts ZA-01-24 — staff report, public hearing, action
The Commission recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve a zoning district amendment for Kevin Cox and a preliminary plat for Plunatic. The body also approved amendments to the Albany County Zoning Resolution regarding new residential zoning districts and updated the Urban Systems Advisory Committee's street plan.
- Recommended approval of Cox Zoning District Amendment Application ZDA-04-24 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Plunatic Preliminary Plat Application SD-02-24 (3-1)
- Approved and certified amendments to Albany County Zoning Resolution for new zoning districts (unanimous)
- Approved Urban Systems Advisory Committee Priorities List and Major Street Plan Update (unanimous)
- Pulled Taylor Conditional Use Application CU-01-24 from agenda
- Pulled Albany County School District Conditional Use Application CU-02-24 from agenda
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 9:30 A.M. The supplied agenda text lists only the meeting time and three attached documents (08062024_CCAGENDA.PDF, 08062024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF, and 08062024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF). No specific items, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are stated in the text provided, so what the board will decide or discuss cannot be determined from this record.
The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning district amendment for Professional Builders LLC and granted $207,975 for victim services. The board also approved multiple sub-recipient agreements for recreation programs, contracts for crisis intervention and law enforcement services, and a request for proposals for solar array installations. A petition to vacate property was accepted, and a public hearing on procurement policies was scheduled for September 17, 2024.
- Approved Professional Builders LLC Zoning District Amendment ZDA-03-24 (2-1)
- Approved $207,975 grant agreement for Services to Victims of Crime (3-0)
- Approved $72,495 grant for cooperative mosquito control program (3-0)
- Approved $25,000 contract for Crisis Intervention Coordination Services (3-0)
- Approved $650/month contract for Sheriff's Office services to Court Supervised Treatment Program (3-0)
- Approved Request for Proposal for 25kW Solar Arrays at Courthouse and 501 E Ivinson (3-0)
- Approved amended Petition to Vacate by Ronald G. and Valerie A. Schreibeis (3-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Procurement Policies and Procedures on September 17, 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on 2024-08-05 at 9:30 A.M. The only agenda item provided is a weekly calendar document (08052024 WEEKLY CALENDAR.PDF). The supplied agenda text does not list any specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings.
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2024. The supplied agenda text contains only the meeting title and a link to the agenda document; it lists no specific items, votes, contracts, or public hearings. As a result, no decisions or discussion topics can be confirmed from the text provided.
The Board of Commissioners approved the mill levies for the 2024-2025 budget and accepted the Special District Compliance Report from the County Assessor. Following the special meeting, the board held a work session to discuss the Specific Purpose Tax (SPET).
- Set mill levies for 2024-2025 Budget (3-0)
- Accepted Special District Compliance Report from County Assessor Chelsie Mathews (3-0)
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council holds its regular meeting on August 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes routine reports from maintenance, water, and treasurer, plus review of vouchers and minutes from the July 1 regular and July 24 special meetings. Under new business, the council lists a building permit for Alice Shaffer and a change of the September meeting to September 9 due to the Labor Day holiday. No ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text.
- Building permit listed for Alice Shaffer
- Town offices closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day
- September council meeting rescheduled to September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
- Minutes to be reviewed from July 1 regular meeting and July 24 special meeting
- Reports scheduled from maintenance (Eric), water department (Rick), and treasurer (Jody)
The Rock River Town Council approved a building permit for Carl and Alice Shaffer. The council also accepted department reports and authorized payment of $60,458.20 in vouchers and payroll. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved building permit for Carl and Alice Shaffer (all ayes)
- Authorized payment of vouchers and payroll totaling $60,458.20 (all ayes)
- Accepted June 3 and June 17 meeting minutes (all ayes)
- Accepted maintenance, water/wastewater, and treasurer reports (all ayes)
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council meets on July 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm. The agenda lists a hearing on a renewal liquor license for Sunburst Mercantile, owned by Home Base Properties, LLC. The remaining items are procedural: calling the meeting to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on renewal of a liquor license for Sunburst Mercantile, owned by Home Base Properties, LLC
The Rock River Town Council held a special meeting on July 24, 2024 with three of four council members present, establishing a quorum. The only substantive action was approving a liquor license renewal. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m., five minutes after it was called to order.
- Approved liquor license renewal (all ayes)
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M. on July 16, 2024. The supplied agenda text lists only the meeting time and title, along with three linked documents (agenda, final agenda, and correspondence). No specific items, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are stated in the text provided, so the substantive business of the meeting cannot be determined from this record.
The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved a large batch of routine contracts and agreements, including treatment court and juvenile services funding, and approved July 2024 payroll and vouchers totaling $2,170,663.76. The board also approved a provisional conditional use permit for the Antelope School in Garrett and directed publication of amendments to the Zoning Resolution and wastewater standards for a September 3 public hearing. Three items were removed from the agenda at the request of the Deputy County Attorney, including mosquito control agreements and procurement policies. The meeting included an executive session but no action was recorded afterward.
- Approved Consent Agenda including June 28 and July 2 meeting minutes and numerous monthly reports (3-0)
- Approved Provisional Conditional Use Permit for Antelope School in Garrett (3-0)
- Approved directive to publish Zoning Resolution Aquifer Protection Overlay amendment and set Sept 3 public hearing; Commissioner Jones opposed (3-0)
- Approved directive to publish small wastewater facilities amendments and set Sept 3 public hearing (3-0)
- Approved Treatment Court funding contract for $376,977.08 (3-0)
- Approved Integrated Juvenile Drug Treatment Program contract for $200,602.08 (3-0)
- Approved July 2024 payroll and vouchers totaling $2,170,663.76 (3-0)
- Removed mosquito control MOU ($6,589.20), mosquito grant ($72,495.00), and procurement policies from agenda
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning district amendment for Professional Builders LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on new zoning districts and the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan.
- Zoning District Amendment ZDA-03-24 for Professional Builders LLC
- Albany County Zoning Resolution - New Zoning Districts
- Casper Aquifer Protection Plan/Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone Comparison Document
- Casper Aquifer Protection Plan Recommendations Discussion
- Discussion regarding a special meeting at City Wastewater Treatment Plant/Municipal Wellfields
The Commission recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve a zoning district amendment for Professional Builders LLC. Additionally, the body scheduled a public hearing for proposed new residential zoning districts.
- Recommended approval of Professional Builders LLC Zoning District Amendment ZDA-03-24 (3-2)
- Approved moving new residential zoning district amendments to public comment and set public hearing for August 14, 2024 (4-1)
- Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to move the non-agenda Citizen Comment period to follow the public application period
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving the FY 2024-2025 budget, which proposes $420,000 in general fund spending and $521,467.70 in estimated revenue. The board will also vote on renewing a lease with Laramie County Community College for CDL driver training, approving rental rate sheet amendments, and several other operational items. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session.
- Public hearing and approval of FY 24-25 budget: $420,000 general fund, $521,467.70 estimated revenue
- Renew MOU with LCCC for CDL School (lease: $500/month, up to $6,000/year)
- Approve and publish for 30 days proposed amendments to rental rate sheet
- Approve sale of loading chute to Tammy Jones for $750.00
- Approve travel expenses: $6,000 for Taylor (WAF, RMAF, IAFE) and $4,000 for Bud (WAF, LAEC)
Board of Commissioners
The provided agenda text contains only the meeting time and a list of associated documents. No specific proposals, motions, or discussion topics are detailed in the provided record.
The Albany County Board of Commissioners denied the Barnhart Zoning District Amendment ZDA-01-24 on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Jones dissenting, citing added density and neighbor opposition. The board approved the Olson Zoning District Amendment ZDA-02-24 unanimously, adopting the staff analysis and findings. Commissioners also approved a restated employee handbook, Resolution 2024-016 on temporary negative vacation balances, and Resolution 2024-015 vacating part of First Street in Centennial. Vouchers for June 2024 totaling $758,348.25 were approved.
- Denied Barnhart Zoning District Amendment ZDA-01-24 (2-1, Jones nay)
- Approved Olson Zoning District Amendment ZDA-02-24 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-015 vacating north 36 feet of First Street, Centennial Plat (3-0)
- Approved restated Albany County Employee Handbook (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-016 authorizing temporary negative vacation balances (3-0)
- Approved transfer of restaurant liquor license from Old Corral Mountain Lodge to Old Corral, LLC, effective July 10, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved $376,977.08 Treatment Court Funding Contract for adult program, July 2024–June 2026 (3-0)
- Approved $200,602.08 Treatment Court Funding Contract for juvenile drug treatment program, July 2024–June 2026 (3-0)
Rock River Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a regular meeting including reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer. The agenda includes a reminder of a public meeting for a liquor license on July 24, 2024, and notes that town offices will be closed for the July 4th holiday.
- Liquor license public meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024
- Building permits discussion
- Town office closure for July 4th holiday
The Rock River Town Council approved a building permit for Scott Taylor and voted to sell the land at 219 Avenue C by closed bid with a $5,000 minimum. The council also accepted the June 3 regular and June 17 special meeting minutes, accepted the maintenance, water, and treasurer's reports, and approved payment of the vouchers as presented. All votes were unanimous. The mayor noted the liquor license renewal public hearing is set for July 24, 2024, and that town offices will be closed July 4th.
- Approved building permit for Scott Taylor (all ayes)
- Approved selling land at 219 Avenue C by closed bid, $5,000 minimum (all ayes)
- Accepted June 3 regular and June 17 special meeting minutes (all ayes)
- Accepted maintenance report as presented (all ayes)
- Accepted water/wastewater report as presented (all ayes)
- Accepted treasurer's report as presented (all ayes)
- Approved payment of vouchers as presented (all ayes)
- Adjourned at 8:15 p.m. (all ayes)
Board of Commissioners
This is a special meeting of the Albany County Board of Commissioners with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no decisions or discussions specified.
The Board of Commissioners approved the official county budget for the upcoming fiscal year and established rules for a property tax refund program. The board also approved a technology licensing quote and rescheduled an August meeting. A proposed update to the employee handbook was tabled.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Albany County Budget (3-0)
- Approved Albany County Property Tax Refund Program Rules (3-0)
- Approved VMware Support and Licensing quote from Lewan Technologies not to exceed $23,424.00 (3-0)
- Tabled the restated Albany County Employee Handbook (3-0)
- Approved changing the August 20, 2024 meeting to August 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (3-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to address current planning projects. The primary focus of the meeting is the discussion and decision regarding amendments to the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone.
- Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone Amendments discussion and decision
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and modified red-lined changes to the General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone. The Commission voted unanimously to certify these amendments to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation for approval.
- Recommended approval of General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review its weekly calendar, which outlines scheduled county business. The agenda contains only this procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of the 06/24/2024 weekly calendar
Board of Commissioners
This is a procedural meeting agenda for the Albany County Board of Commissioners. The agenda lists only the meeting time and associated documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided. The meeting appears to be routine or the agenda is incomplete.
The Board of Commissioners approved two grants from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security totaling $131,329 for radios and election network security. The board also approved lease agreements with the American Legion Husted-Pendelton for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Victim Witness Program.
- Approved $57,059 grant for elections network security
- Approved $74,270 grant for mobile and portable radios
- Approved lease agreements with American Legion Husted-Pendelton for Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Victim Witness Program
- Approved renewal of restaurant liquor license for Old Corral Mountain Lodge, Inc. (dba Old Corral)
- Approved purchase of a replacement desk for Circuit Court using Courthouse Renovation funds
- Approved MOU with University of Wyoming for Extension Program support
- Approved MOU with U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service for National Old Growth Amendment EIS
- Tabled Resolution 2024-015 regarding vacating part of First Street in Centennial
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council will hold a special meeting to conduct third and final readings on two items. These include an amendment to ordinance 25-603 and the town budget.
- Third and final reading on amendment to ordinance 25-603
- Third and final reading on Budget
The Rock River Town Council held a special meeting to conduct the third and final readings of two ordinances. The council approved an amendment to ordinance 25-603 and passed the 2024-2025 budget ordinance 1-504.
- Approved amendment to ordinance 25-603 (2-1)
- Approved 2024-2025 budget ordinance 1-504 (3-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two zoning district amendments. The commission will also hold a public hearing and discussion regarding General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments and Casper Aquifer Protection Plan recommendations.
- Barnhart Zoning District Amendment ZDA-01-24 public hearing
- Olson Zoning District Amendment ZDA-02-24 public hearing
- General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone Amendments public hearing and decision
- Casper Aquifer Protection Plan Recommendations discussion
The commission denied a zoning change for the Barnhart property to protect wildlife habitat but approved a zoning amendment for the Olson property. The board also reviewed aquifer protection amendments and scheduled a special meeting to resolve language conflicts.
- Denied Barnhart Zoning District Amendment ZDA-01-24 (3-1)
- Approved Olson Zoning District Amendment ZDA-02-24 (3-1)
- Scheduled special meeting for General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone Amendments on June 27, 2024
- Approved June 12, 2024 agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will consider approving a three-year facilities rental agreement with Laramie Jubilee Days, Inc. for rodeos and related events in 2024-2026, with a fixed annual payment of $15,000 for labor and equipment. The board will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with Feeding Laramie Valley, approve updated budget numbers related to property tax mill and 1% commissioner approvals, and consider donating the Mr. T Trophy to the PRCA Hall of Fame. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving minutes, treasurer's report, and vouchers, plus an executive session.
- Approve Laramie Jubilee Days contract: $15,000/year fixed payment for labor/equipment, 2024-2026
- Discuss MOU with Feeding Laramie Valley
- Approve updated budget numbers for property tax mill and 1% commissioner approvals
- Donate Mr. T Trophy to PRCA Hall of Fame
- Approve advertisement in Laramie Boomerang for FY 24-25
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes an amended version and correspondence, but no specific action items are detailed in the provided text.
The Board approved amendments to the Zoning Resolution regarding sign standards and renewed multiple liquor licenses. The Board also allocated $112,000 in TANF-CPI funding to several community sub-recipients and appointed members to the Transportation Authority Board.
- Approved Zoning Resolution amendments for sign size, height, and maintenance
- Allocated $112,000 in TANF-CPI funding to four sub-recipients (3-0)
- Approved renewal of multiple retail, club, microbrewery, and winery liquor licenses
- Tabled renewal of restaurant liquor license for Old Corral Mountain Lodge, Inc.
- Awarded Historic Preservation Consultant bid to Post Oak Preservation Solutions
- Approved $332,052.07 in vouchers for May 2024
- Set Election Judges wages, including $175 for Chief Judges and $150 for other Judges
- Appointed Meara Hill, Aneesa McDonald, and David Gertsch to the Transportation Authority Board
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council will conduct second readings of the amended budget and Ordinance 25-603. The meeting includes a public presentation regarding a rate study and the opening of bids for a 1 ton pickup truck.
- Second reading of amended Budget
- Second reading of Ordinance 25-603
- Public presentation by Ron Vanderpool regarding a rate study
- Open bids for a 1 ton pickup
- Building permits for Joe Crosier (trailer house) and Eric Clark (fence)
The council approved amended budget lines and passed Ordinance 25-603 on second reading. Building permits for Eric Clark and Joe Crosier were approved, and $129,596.90 in vouchers were paid. A decision on bids for a one-ton pickup was tabled.
- Approved amended budget lines (all ayes)
- Approved Ordinance 25-603 on second reading (3-1)
- Approved building permits for Eric Clark and Joe Crosier (all ayes)
- Approved payment of vouchers totaling $129,596.90 (all ayes)
- Tabled decision on bids for one ton pickup
- Accepted May 6 and May 20 meeting minutes (all ayes)
- Accepted maintenance, water, and treasurer reports (all ayes)
Board of Commissioners
The agenda lists a regular meeting of the Albany County Board of Commissioners on May 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The provided text includes only the meeting time and links to PDF documents (agenda, final agenda, and correspondence) but no details on specific items. This appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024
- Agenda PDF available (05212024_CCAGENDA.PDF)
- Final agenda PDF available (05212024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF)
- Correspondence PDF available (05212024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF)
The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution appointing the Natrona County District Attorney as a special prosecutor for a criminal case due to a conflict of interest. They also finalized the vacation of portions of First Street and Maple Avenue in Centennial, transferring the land to Valley's End, LLC. Additionally, the board approved several grant applications, renewed wind project permits, and ratified May payroll and vouchers totaling over $2.2 million.
- Approved Resolution 2024-011 appointing Natrona County DA as special prosecutor (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-012 vacating portions of First St and Maple Ave in Centennial (3-0)
- Approved renewal of Lucky Star Wind Project permit WECS-01-19 for five years (3-0)
- Approved renewal of Two Rivers Wind Project permit WECS-02-19 for five years (3-0)
- Approved $443,854.00 grant application for substance abuse and suicide prevention (3-0)
- Ratified grant application for $300,000.00 backup generator at Detention Center (3-0)
- Tabled Commercial Lease Agreement with Disruptive MedTech, LLC to June 4 meeting (3-0)
- Approved May 2024 Payroll and Vouchers totaling $2,209,097.65 (3-0)
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council will hold a special meeting to conduct the first reading of an amendment to ordinance 25-603. No other business is scheduled for this session.
- First reading on amendment to ordinance 25-603
The Rock River Town Council held a special meeting on May 20, 2024, with Mayor CJ Leslie presiding and council members Bob Bowers, Everett Summers, and Virgil Gallegos present; Skip Voss was absent. The council approved the first reading of an amendment to Ordinance 25-603 setting metered and bulk water rates, effective June 25, 2024. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. with no further business.
- Approved first reading of amendment to Ordinance 25-603 (all ayes)
- Set residential metered water base rate at $43.00 for first 5,000 gallons, effective June 25, 2024
- Set business metered water base rate at $55.50 for first 5,000 gallons, effective June 25, 2024
- Set overage rate at $1.00 per 1,000 gallons above 5,000 for residence and business meters
- Set bulk water rate at $2.00 per 100 gallons for residential or commercial use
- Adjourned at 7:05 p.m. (all ayes)
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will meet on May 13, 2024, to consider several action items, including approving the 2024 Laramie Jubilee Days contract, a hydroseeding quote for the outdoor beef show ring, a donated LED sign, and removing the 'No Oil Products on swine' rule for public comment. They will also discuss selling surplus items and purchasing sand and posts for the rodeo arena. The meeting includes an executive session.
- Discuss and take action on the 2024 Laramie Jubilee Days Contract (3-year agreement, $15,000/year fixed payment for labor/equipment)
- Discuss and take action on the Hydroseeding Quote for the outdoor beef show ring
- Approve donation of LED sign and project start
- Discuss and take action on removal of the 'No Oil Products on swine' rule for 45 days of public comment
- Approve purchasing sand and posts for the rodeo arena from JD Hamaker
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding wastewater regulation updates related to aquifer protection.
- General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone Amendments
- Wastewater Regulations Amendments – Aquifer Protection Update
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to put General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments out for public comment and set a public hearing for the June 12 regular meeting. The Commission also voted unanimously to direct staff to proceed with option 2 on Wastewater Regulations Amendments for aquifer protection. Commissioner Ben-David raised a discussion about requiring a half-mile setback for residences from railroad tracks, but no decision was made on that item.
- Approved agenda as amended, adding discussion of railroad track setbacks (unanimous)
- Approved April 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Directed staff to put General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments out for public comment and set public hearing for June 12 (unanimous)
- Directed staff to proceed with option 2 on Wastewater Regulations Amendments – Aquifer Protection (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda text contains only the meeting time and links to PDF documents, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings specified.
The Board approved Resolution 2024-010 to set election districts and polling locations for the next two years. Other key actions included updating planning department fees, amending fencing standards for subdivisions, and awarding several equipment and service contracts.
- Approved Resolution 2024-010 establishing election districts and polling places
- Approved amended Albany County Planning Department fee schedule
- Approved amendments to Platting and Subdivision Resolution regarding fencing standards
- Awarded side-by-side and trailer bid to Elway Powersports of Laramie
- Awarded LED lighting installation bid for Detention Center to Fremont Electric Inc.
- Approved $1.4M Safe Streets for All funding application
- Approved $75,931 HIDTA funding for Sheriff's Office
- Tabled Lucky Star and Two Rivers Wind Project permit renewals
Rock River Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a regular meeting including reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer. The council will also hold the first reading of the budget and hear from Sunrise Engineering during the public segment.
- First reading of budget
- Public presentation by Sunrise Engineering
- Maintenance, Water, and Treasurer reports
- Review of April 1, 2024, meeting minutes
The Rock River Town Council approved changes to water rates, lowering the base metered usage threshold and raising bulk water rates. They also approved the purchase of an excavator and put a pickup truck out for bid. The council gave a first reading to the annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
- Approved lowering metered resident/commercial base usage from 10000 to 5000 gallons (all ayes)
- Approved raising bulk water rates to $2.00 per 100 gallons (all ayes)
- Approved purchase of 308 Excavator from Town of Medicine Bow using impact money (all ayes)
- Approved putting out for bid a one-ton pickup (all ayes)
- Approved payment of all vouchers totaling $32,589.93 (all ayes)
- Approved first reading of 2024-25 budget ordinance 1-504 (all ayes)
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board is holding a special meeting to discuss options for the board and may take action. The agenda includes a possible executive session under Wyoming statute, with a return to regular session for any needed action. The meeting is otherwise limited to these items.
- Discussion and possible action on options for the Albany County Fair Board
- Executive session pursuant to W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii)
Board of Commissioners
This is the agenda for the Albany County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on April 16, 2024. The agenda lists the meeting and includes three attached documents: the agenda, the final agenda, and correspondence. No specific action items, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners
- Agenda document (04162024_CCAGENDA.PDF)
- Final agenda document (04162024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF)
- Correspondence document (04162024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss amendments to the General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone and wastewater regulations. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the implementation of the Laramie Growth Area Plan.
- General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone Amendments
- Wastewater Regulations Amendments – Aquifer Protection Update
- Discussion of Implementation of Laramie Growth Area Plan
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will meet to approve the 2024-2025 budget, bylaw changes, and several facility upgrades, including a new water heater and gutters at the Range Arena. They will also discuss hiring a Fair Time assistant, bedding options for livestock, and water line repairs. The agenda includes consent items like minutes and the treasurer's report, plus updates on the Extension MOU and surplus sales.
- Approve 2024-2025 budget
- Approve by-law changes
- Install new water heater at Range Arena for $4,999.06 from Eagle Plumbing & Heating
- Install new gutters at Range Arena for $3,153.00 from abc Seamless Siding
- Discuss John Deere quote for new gator and trade of small tractor and bobcat
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding a meeting on April 2, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda text provided contains only document references and no listed agenda items, so the specific topics to be discussed or decided are not stated. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the substance is not available from this source.
- Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 2024-04-02
- Agenda documents referenced but not included in text
Rock River Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a third and final reading on Amendment 18-204 Section 2. The meeting also includes reports from maintenance, water, and treasurer departments, and a discussion regarding scheduling a budget workshop.
- Third and final reading on Amendment 18-204 Section 2
- Building permit application from Skip Voss
- Scheduling of a budget workshop meeting
- Public presentation by Sunrise Engineering
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review its weekly calendar of business. The agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document of the weekly calendar, with no specific action items listed.
- Review of the 03/25/2024 weekly calendar
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on infrastructure and facility plans for the fairgrounds. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with standard procedural items like call to order and agenda changes.
- Discussion and possible action on infrastructure and facility plans
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two zoning applications and several proposed amendments to county regulations. The meeting includes discussions on sign regulations, wastewater, and the Laramie Growth Area Plan.
- Zoning application: Johnson 99 (ZDA-07-23)
- Zoning application and public hearing: Double Bar L (ZDA-08-23)
- Amendments to Albany County Zoning Resolution regarding signs
- Amendments to wastewater regulations for aquifer protection
- General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments
Board of Commissioners
The agenda lists only the regular meeting time and linked documents, with no specific items described. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a second reading for an amendment to Ordinance 18-204, Section 2. No other business is scheduled for this session.
- Second reading for Amendment on Ordinance 18-204 Section 2
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will consider accepting a resignation, opening several staff positions, and approving the 2024 fair book and BBQ contest changes. They will also discuss cloud services, livestock bedding, and internet service at the Range Arena. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session.
- Accept resignation of Kerry Zimmerschied and open Facility Assistant Full Time position
- Approve opening two summer labor positions and one office assistant position
- Approve 2024 Albany County Fair Book and classes
- Discuss changes to 2024 BBQ and Smoker Contest with Patrick Downey
- Discuss VistaBeam Internet at Range Arena due to price increase
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board is holding a work session to review and discuss infrastructure changes and improvements at the Albany County Fairgrounds. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of infrastructure changes and improvements at the Albany County Fairgrounds
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on March 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda text provides no specific items for discussion or decision, only references to attached documents (agenda, final agenda, and correspondence). This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive items listed in the provided text.
- Regular meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 2024-03-05
- Agenda documents referenced: 03052024_CCAGENDA.PDF, 03052024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF, 03052024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council will hold a regular meeting to review reports from maintenance, water, and treasury departments. The council will also conduct a first reading of an amendment to add a fee line for the Transfer Station.
- First reading of Transfer Station Fee Line Addition Amendment
- Maintenance report
- Water Department report
- Treasurer's report
- Public comment from Sunrise Engineering
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes only procedural items and linked documents, with no specific decisions or discussion topics listed in the provided text.
- Regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on 2024-02-20
- Agenda and final agenda documents available as PDFs
- Correspondence document posted for the meeting
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2024 Junior Livestock Sale harvesting and processing plan. The board will receive an update from Heather and Taylor on their research and may assign tasks for action.
- Discussion and potential approval of 2024 Junior Livestock Sale harvesting and processing
- Update from Heather and Taylor on research
- Potential plan for action with assigned tasks
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding zoning and subdivision regulation amendments. The meeting also includes reviews of specific public applications and discussions on the Laramie Growth Area Plan.
- Public hearing for Reed (ZDA-06-23)
- Public hearing for Johnson 99 (CU-02-23)
- Amendments to Albany County Zoning Resolution regarding signs
- Amendments to Albany County Platting and Subdivision Regulations regarding fencing
- Discussion of Laramie Growth Area Plan implementation
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will consider approving amendments to its bylaws and publishing them for a 45-day public comment period, discuss a potential contract with Laramie Jubilee Days for 2024 rodeo grounds usage, and review other operational items. The board will also hear updates on a sheriff's office shooting range MOU and an old Extension & 4-H MOU, and may enter executive session.
- Approve bylaw amendments and set 45-day public comment period
- Discuss and approve 2024 Photography Proposal from Cedar Mountain Photography
- Approve Sale Committee purchase of a second TV for the fair
- Update on Albany County Sheriff Office Shooting Range MOU
- Discuss future projects with Albany County Fairgrounds Foundation
Board of Commissioners
This is the agenda for the Albany County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on February 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda lists only the meeting time and linked documents (agenda, final agenda, and correspondence), with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.
- Regular meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 2024-02-06
- Agenda documents: 02062024_CCAGENDA.PDF, 02062024_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF, 02062024 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF
Rock River Town Council
The Town Council will review reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Tri-Hydro Landfill 2 proposal and a public segment with Sunrise Engineering.
- Tri-Hydro Landfill 2 Proposal
- Public segment with Sunrise Engineering
- Maintenance, Water, and Treasurer reports
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2024 Laramie Jubilee Days rodeo and related events' use of the fairgrounds. The board will also hold an executive session under Wyoming statute, with possible action afterward. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Consideration of Laramie Jubilee Days grounds usage for 2024 Rodeo and subsequent events
- Executive session pursuant to W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will consider and potentially approve regulation changes for the 2024 Albany County Fair. The agenda includes public comment and a single new business item regarding these changes. The attached regulations detail codes of conduct, fees, and livestock show rules.
- Approve regulation changes for the 2024 Albany County Fair
- Fee schedule includes $25 late market animal entry, $50 late showmanship entry, $50 grievance fee, $75 RV full hookup per week
- New exhibition code of conduct with penalties including loss of premiums and participation privileges
- Livestock ownership deadlines: Feb 1 for market beef/dairy cattle, June 1 for other species
- State Fair insurance assessed at 1.5-2% of market value for animals sold
Board of Commissioners
This agenda lists a regular meeting of the Albany County Board of Commissioners but provides no substantive items, only links to PDF documents. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the text.
- Regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on 2024-01-16
- Agenda documents available as PDFs (agenda, final agenda, correspondence)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a wind variance for Lucky Star Wind and a conditional use permit for New Life Church. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to wastewater and aquifer protection regulations.
- Lucky Star Wind Variance (VAR-02-23) public hearing and action
- New Life Church Conditional Use (CU-02-23) public hearing and action
- Wastewater Regulations Amendments – Aquifer Protection
- General Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone Amendments
- Laramie Growth Area Plan nomination for American Planning Association Award
Albany County Fair Board
The Albany County Fair Board will hold its regular January meeting to elect officers for 2024, welcome a new member, and receive updates on the sheriff's office shooting range memorandum of understanding and other old business. The board will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, treasurer's report, and vouchers, and may enter executive session.
- Elect Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer/Secretary for 2024
- Update and possible action on Albany County Sheriff Office Shooting Range MOU
- Update on search for old Extension & 4-H MOU
- Update on additional billing for Hospital Foundation status
- Executive session under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii)
Rock River Town Council
The Rock River Town Council will hold a regular meeting to review department reports and approve vouchers. The agenda includes a public segment for Sunrise Engineering and a discussion regarding a building permit for 1 Davidson.
- Public segment: Sunrise Engineering
- Building Permit: 1 Davidson
Board of Commissioners
The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on January 2, 2024. The agenda includes amended and final versions, plus correspondence, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.
- Amended agenda document
- Final agenda document
- Correspondence document