Campbell County public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOC - Lodging Tax Board Meeting
The Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board will review FY 2024‑25 and calendar‑year 2024 year‑to‑date financial figures. It will also report on the balance of the 10% MOU account. The primary discussion item is the failure to renew the 2% lodging tax.
- FY 2024‑25 and CY 2024 year‑to‑date financial figures
- Balance of the 10% MOU account
- Discussion of the 2% lodging tax renewal failure
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review several board appointments and a proposal to dissolve the South Douglas Highway Water & Sewer District. The meeting includes a consent agenda with various budget transfers and the approval of the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Dissolution of South Douglas Highway Water & Sewer District
- Budget transfers including $86,439.99 for Children's Developmental Services vehicles
- Sole source purchase for Special Response Unit armor, helmets, and shields
- Questica Budget Management Software Agreement
- Amendment to the 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting
The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
General
County directors are meeting to discuss staffing changes in the Commissioners and Public Works offices. The agenda also includes a discussion on Questica Budget Management Software and a Fire Board update workshop.
- Commissioners Office staffing changes
- Public Works staffing changes
- Questica Budget Management Software
- Fire Board Update workshop
BOC - Public Land Board Meeting
The Campbell County Public Land Board will meet to discuss maintenance concerns or issues affecting public lands. The board will also consider a justification for filling a vacancy in the Commissioner’s Office. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Maintenance concerns/issues
- Position vacancy justification for Commissioner’s Office
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget line item transfers for the airport and children's services. The meeting includes reviews of opioid settlement payments and grant applications for airport pavement maintenance and economic resilience.
- Airport budget transfers totaling $415,673 for a taxilane, utilities, and a weather station
- Reallocation of $35,000 for Trimble Base Station and radios at the landfill
- Opioid settlement payments received from multiple distributors, including $130,087.20 from Walmart
- Grant applications for Runway 16/34 Pavement Maintenance and the BRECC Action Challenge Team
- Bid award for Children's Center SUVs
General
The Campbell County Board of Directors will receive updates from Information Technology Services, Human Resources, Public Works, and Road & Bridge departments. The Office of Commissioners will discuss a town hall meeting on summer wildfires and the Questica budgeting software. A workshop will be held to discuss street racing on Little Powder Road. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Information Technology Services updates
- Human Resources updates
- Public Works updates
- Road & Bridge updates
- Workshop on street racing on Little Powder Road
BOC - Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Board will consider a resolution for special prosecution as an action item. The board will discuss workshop dates for grounds maintenance at non‑park facilities. It will also review future department needs, including the Campbell County Ice Arena, Spirit Hall, and a gym floor update.
- Resolution for Special Prosecution (action item)
- Grounds Maintenance at Non‑Parks Facilities – workshop dates (discussion)
- Future Department Needs – Campbell County Ice Arena (discussion)
- Future Department Needs – Spirit Hall (discussion)
- Future Department Needs – Gym floor update (discussion)
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget line item transfers and subaward agreements for community services. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a liquor license and a proclamation for Wreaths Across America.
- Public hearing for liquor license - Cindy Lovelace
- Contract amendment for New Life Wesleyan Church as fiscal sponsor for Blessings in a Backpack
- Budget transfers including $19,791.00 for Airport equipment
- Hand warrants totaling $776,177.50 for CCEHBT Health/Dental/Aflac
- FY25 Community Service Block Grant and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families subaward agreements
Directors Meeting
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners will hold an informational discussion on several administrative topics, including executive session confidentiality, employee start dates, the FY2023‑2024 audit update, and grounds maintenance for county facilities. A specific discussion item concerns the CAM‑PLEX dual arenas project. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- CAM-PLEX Dual Arenas Discussion
- Executive Session Confidentiality
- Audit FY2023-2024 Update
- Grounds Maintenance on County Facilities
- Employee Start Dates
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will vote on a contractor agreement with Norton Construction, Inc. to fund playground upgrades for the Campbell County Children’s Developmental Services Center at $440,000. It will also consider several budget line‑item transfers totaling a few thousand dollars and review multiple grant and lease agreements related to the airport, a landfill, and a road‑bridge lease with Gillette College. Additional items include a property divestment bid award for 486 N. Garner Lake Road and a Veterans Day fireworks resolution.
- Contractor Agreement – Norton Construction, Inc. for Children’s Developmental Services Center Playground Upgrades, $440,000
- Landfill Loaders Bid Award – Matt Olsen
- Airport Certificate of State Grant‑in‑Aid for NAVAID Maintenance – Shelly Besel
- Airport Certificate of State Grant‑in‑Aid for South Side Hangar Development – Todd Chatfield
- County Property Divestment Bid Award – 486 N. Garner Lake Road
General
The Campbell County Board of Directors will review updates from several departments, including IT, HR, Public Works, Road & Bridge, and the Office of Commissioners. Key public‑works items are the subdivision plat for a fire training center and amendment agreements for Bishop Road. The Office of Commissioners will address veterans transportation and a memorandum of understanding for economic development. An executive session will be held for matters exempt from public disclosure.
- Subdivision plat for a Fire Training Center (Public Works)
- Bishop Road amendment agreements (Public Works)
- Veterans Group transportation update (Office of Commissioners)
- Memorandum of Understanding regarding Campbell County Economic Development (Office of Commissioners)
- Information Technology Services updates (IT Services)
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a construction agreement for playground upgrades at the Children’s Developmental Services Center. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Proposed $440,000 contract with Norton Construction, Inc. for Children’s Developmental Services Center Playground Upgrades
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $605,000 capital transfer to fund protective cover material for the North Landfill Phase IV‑A construction. It will also consider numerous budget line item transfers for miscellaneous expenses, library materials, and public works grant projects. Additional agenda items include presentations of two bid proposals for the County Property Divestment on 486 N. Garner Lake Road, an audit report for the year ending June 30, 2023, and an affiliate agreement with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
- Capital request: transfer $605,000 from Capital Outlay-Land Improv/Parks to North Landfill Phase IV‑A construction
- Budget line item transfers: $1,632.47 (Miscellaneous Expense), $200.00 (Library Books & Printed Materials), multiple District Support Grants totaling over $50,000 for road and water projects
- County Property Divestment Bid Proposal Presentations for 486 N. Garner Lake Road
- Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Affiliate Agreement presentation
- Campbell County Audit report for year ending June 30, 2023
BOC - Airport Board Meeting
The Airport Board is meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for the discussion of pending or potential litigation.
- Executive session regarding pending or potential litigation
General
The managers will discuss open enrollment, a Halloween trick-or-treat event on Gillette Main Street, upcoming board training dates, and an audit update. Commissioners will review signage proposals for Northern and Garner Lake Roads and a proposal for Jocelynn Avenue under the interstate. A quarterly investment report will be presented, followed by an executive session on security and legal matters.
- Open Enrollment – presented by Brandy Elder
- Halloween & Trick-or-Treat Gillette Main Street – presented by Brandy Elder
- Board Training scheduled for Nov 13 (5:30‑8:00 PM) and Nov 14 (9:00‑11:30 AM) – Leslie Perkins
- Jake Brakes signage for Northern/Garner Lake Rd – Chairman Shelstad
- Jocelynn Avenue under Interstate – Matt Olsen
BOC - Museum Board Meeting
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners will discuss possible renovations to the Rockpile Museum. They will also consider matters related to museum staffing.
- Potential Museum Renovations
- Museum Staffing Discussion
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners will consider a change order to the contract for constructing Cell IV‑A at Landfill No. 2. The meeting also includes a discussion of personnel matters. Both items are scheduled for the special meeting on October 8, 2024.
- Landfill No. 2 Phase IV‑A cell construction contract change order
- Personnel matters
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several district support grants and a public hearing regarding proposed 2024 amendments to Chapter 6 Subdivision and Chapter 7 Zoning Regulations. The body is also reviewing various contracts, land transfers, and personnel vacancy justifications.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 amendments for Chapter 6 Subdivision and Chapter 7 Zoning Regulations
- Contract amendment for Children's Developmental Services increasing federal portion by $10,000
- Grazing lease with Zebroski Brothers Cattle Company LLC for $10,500
- Land conveyance from Gillette College Foundation for a tract in Gillette College Rodeo Subdivision
- District Support Grants for Box N Ranch Rd, Brunsen Road, Means First Extension Water & Sewer, Oriva Hills, Overbrook, Rafter D, and Rustic Hills ISDs
Directors Meeting
The Board of Commissioners and department directors are meeting to discuss county operations. Key topics include public works projects, road use requests, and board vacancies.
- Proposed addition of Cheatgrass to State Noxious Weed List
- Hand Ballot Counting Test Trial
- Easements for Cyclone Drilling Project
- Centennial Grazing Lease
- Road Closure/Special Use Request
BOC - Lodging Tax Board Meeting
The Lodging Tax Board will discuss its fiscal year 2023‑24 final figures, year‑to‑date figures for fiscal year 2024‑25, and the 10 % MOU Visitor Center account balance. It will also review summer 2024 visitor numbers for the Gillette and Wright Visitor Centers and for Coal Mine and Durham Ranch tours. No formal actions are listed beyond the discussion items.
- FY 2023‑24 financial figures
- FY 2024‑25 year‑to‑date financial figures
- 10 % MOU Visitor Center account balance
- Summer 2024 visitor numbers for Gillette Visitor Center
- Summer 2024 visitor numbers for Wright Visitor Center
BOC - Public Health Board Meeting
The Public Health Board will discuss new health programs, including a blood pressure check program, a weight check station, and vaccine clinics for 6th and 7th grades. They will review the upcoming Drive‑Through Flu Clinic on September 27 and the school flu clinics beginning October 21 across 25 schools. Unfinished business on carpet/flooring for the building and a nurse position will also be considered.
- Carpet/flooring for the building (unfinished business)
- Blood Pressure Check Program (new business)
- Drive Through Flu Clinic scheduled for 9/27/2024
- School Flu Clinics beginning 10/21/2024 (25 schools in 10 days)
- Naloxone Availability (public health response)
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget transfers and a capital reallocation. They will approve scholarships and a lunch funding request for a Wyoming Energy Summit. The board will award the construction bid for the Pronghorn Industrial Park and hear a liquor license request for Sinoloa Restaurant. They will also review bid proposals for the county property at 486 N. Garner Lake Road and discuss the formation of the Red Hills Improvement and Service District.
- Transfer $475.00 from 100023-63380 Election Judges Expense to 100023-62260 Professional Services
- Reallocate $155,000.00 from Bicentennial Ball Field Drainage to County Well Maintenance projects
- Approve up to $4,000 in scholarships for four students (Kaydence Black, Caden Randall, Jorge Reyes Aldana, Selena Melendez, Paige Jaramillo)
- Award construction bid for Pronghorn Industrial Park (presentation by Matt Olsen)
- Public hearing on Sinoloa Restaurant liquor license (Cindy Lovelace)
General
The Campbell County Commissioners discussed several upcoming community and public‑service events, including a forum on Wyoming energy jobs hosted with Governor Mark Gordon. They reviewed public‑health outreach, human‑resources training, and fire‑service updates. The meeting also covered a land‑use discussion for the Southerland Cove subdivision and an economic development memorandum of understanding.
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month fundraiser – Sep 28, 5:00 PM at CAM‑PLEX Energy Hall
- Tall Cop presentations – Sep 30 at Campbell County High School and Oct 1 at CAM‑PLEX Heritage Center
- Human Resources open enrollment and workplace‑violence training – Sep 23 at Fire Training Center
- Cowboy State Economy forum on energy jobs – Sep 17, 7:00‑8:30 PM at CAM‑PLEX Energy Hall
- Southerland Cove Subdivision land‑sliver and city utilities discussion
BOC - Public Land Board Meeting
The Public Land Board is meeting to discuss fair reviews and a debrief of the Camporee. The board will also discuss strategies for manure hauling and disposal.
- Fair Review
- Camporee Debrief
- Manure Management Strategies (hauling & disposal)
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a $10,000 capital reallocation for fire‑fighting equipment, a $154 per hour therapy rate amendment, and several budget and lease items. Regular business items include a contract for YES House services, an Air Rescue & Fire Fighting Vehicle grant agreement, easements for a regional waterline airport extension, and a Bishop Road relocation and abandonment project. The meeting also features a retirement recognition, a public comment period, and an executive session on security and litigation matters.
- Reallocate approx $10,000 from motor grader overhaul to purchase a used D6N dozer for fire‑fighting (Road & Bridge capital request)
- Amend Adolescent Treatment Service Provider Agreement to set individual therapy at $154 per hour
- Project Partnership Agreement with Community Builders up to $8,000 for BRECC Plan stakeholder engagement
- Contract for Services, YES House – Ryan Anderson
- Air Rescue & Fire Fighting Vehicle Grant Agreement with FAA – Shelly Besel
Directors Meeting
The Campbell County Board of Directors will hold a meeting to hear general comments on the Spaeth Ranch property and a brake usage issue on Northern Drive. Directors will receive updates from the Information Technology, Human Resources, Public Works, and Road & Bridge departments. The agenda also includes a review of fleet vehicle bids. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Spaeth Ranch Property – walk‑in hunting area discussion (Game & Fish)
- Jake Brake usage issues on Northern Drive/Garner Lake Road
- Fleet vehicle bids presentation
- Information Technology updates
- Public Works updates
General
The Senior Center Board will meet to discuss several operational topics, including a new dance floor, the boiler system, the roof condition, upcoming Camporee/Pathfinders activities, and the status of the recent audit. No decisions are recorded; the items are listed for discussion.
- Dance floor
- Boiler
- Roof
- Camporee/Pathfinders event
- Status of the audit
BOC - CDS Board Meeting
The Children’s Developmental Services Board will meet on August 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the CDS Board Room, 1801 4J Road. Commissioners will discuss three items: a security/intercom system, a playground, and any other business. No specific actions or votes are noted in the agenda.
- Security/Intercom System
- Playground
- Other
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on August 27, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at CAM‑PLEX Energy Hall, 1635 Reata Drive, Gillette. The meeting is a Fire Information Public Meeting hosted by the Campbell County Fire Department, Wyoming Forestry Division, and Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5. The session will be recorded and posted on the county website.
- Fire Information Public Meeting hosted by Campbell County Fire Department, Wyoming Forestry Division, and Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5
BOC - Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Board will meet on August 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Recreation Center Board Room. The board will discuss two items: a tour of a water slide and the Centennial Section. No decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Water Slide Tour
- Centennial Section
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting
The Board will conduct interviews with three applicants for a commissioner seat: Scott Clem, Mark Christensen, and Robin Kuntz. After the interviews, commissioners will deliberate and vote on the selection. The meeting also includes a swearing‑in ceremony for the new commissioner on August 23 at the Campbell County Courthouse.
- Interview with candidate Scott Clem (30‑minute slot)
- Interview with candidate Mark Christensen (30‑minute slot)
- Interview with candidate Robin Kuntz (30‑minute slot)
- Deliberation and vote on commissioner selection
- Swearing‑in ceremony for new commissioner on Aug 23, 9:00 AM, Courthouse courtroom #2
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will discuss various service contracts, budget transfers, and position vacancy justifications. A public hearing is scheduled regarding property divestments and grazing lease bids.
- Public hearing on property divestments for Weed & Pest, Second Chance Ministries, and GARF
- FY25 grants including $150,000 for Recreation Center Intramurals and $25,000 for Public Library Author Visit
- Motorola Solutions Services Agreement for the Sheriff's Office totaling $45,145
- Public notice for property divestment at 486 N. Garner Lake Road
- University of Wyoming 2024-2025 County Commissioners Scholarships up to $5,000
General
The Campbell County Board of Commissioners will review updates on legal matters, human resources, the camporee, and a commission vacancy. The primary substantive item is the discussion of engineering services for Phase I of the Fire Department Training Center. The meeting also includes an executive session for confidential topics and a workshop on PFM Investments.
- Legal Update – Kyle Ferris
- Human Resources Update – Brandy Elder
- Camporee Update – Commissioner Ford
- Commission Vacancy Update – Chairman Shelstad
- Fire Department Training Center Phase I Engineering Services – Chief Bender
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board will consider a range of consent agenda items, including stipends for treatment courts, a $167,732.66 computer equipment contract, and multiple budget line‑item transfers. It will vote on a $40,515 capital request to buy a replacement commercial washer for the Sheriff's Detention Center. The agenda also includes an application to raise the Airport Rescue & Firefighting Vehicle Grant from $1,066,667 to $1,232,646, and several public‑hearing items such as a rezoning request and district formation proposals.
- Adult Treatment Court 2024 stipend of $1,499 per participant
- ITS computer and peripheral equipment contract with K2 Technologies for $167,732.66
- Sheriff's Office capital request for a $40,515 commercial washer for the Detention Center
- Airport Rescue & Firefighting Vehicle Grant application increased to $1,232,646
- Public hearing on Chasteen rezoning request
General
The directors will discuss updates from Information Technology Services, Human Resources, Public Works, and Road & Bridge. The Road & Bridge agenda includes a CMAQ FY2025 grant application and a grazing lease for the Spaeth Property. Workshops will address proposed amendments to Chapters 6 and 7 and next steps for a state shooting complex.
- CMAQ FY2025 Grant Application (Road & Bridge)
- Grazing Lease – Spaeth Property
- Chapter 6 & 7 Rule Proposed Amendments
- State Shooting Complex – Next Steps
- Commission Vacancy Timeline
BOC - Fire Board Meeting
The Campbell County Fire Board meeting on July 24, 2024 will consider three discussion items: training center direction, review of the burn restriction process, and staffing progress. Commissioners will also discuss two public‑notice items: a grazing lease and weed & pest issues affecting GARF and Second Chance Ministries properties. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM in the Commissioners Chambers. No decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Training Center Direction
- Review Burn Restriction Process
- Staffing Progress
- Grazing Lease – Public Notice
- Weed & Pest, GARF, Second Chance Ministries Properties – Public Notice