Converse County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioners

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a retail liquor license transfer in Glenrock. The meeting also includes updates on the Joint Justice Center construction, energy resources, and roadway use agreements.

• Public hearing for liquor license transfer to FBS Glenrock, LLC at 1136 US Hwy. 87-26-20
• Roadway Use Agreement with Chesapeake Operating LLC for Airport Road
• Resolution 10-21 designating 2022 meeting dates
• FY2022 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Project dust suppression agreement
• Phase 2 Construction update for Converse County Joint Justice Center

The Converse County Commission approved the transfer of a retail liquor license from Fort Diablo Steakhouse & Saloon to FBS Glenrock LLC, contingent on property transfer. They also approved purchases for cyber threat notification software and a vulnerability scanner, a change order for the CCJJC Phase II project, a roadway use agreement with Chesapeake Operating, and the 2022 meeting schedule. The commission declined to move forward with alternative agreements with Ogallala Ranch regarding Ross Road abandonment.

• Approved liquor license transfer to FBS Glenrock LLC DBA Franks @ Ft. Diablo (term starting Dec. 30, 2021)
• Approved $6,560 annual cost for 24/7 threat notification software
• Authorized $3,400 annual vulnerability scanner subscription
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for CCJJC Phase II in amount of $13,549
• Approved 5-year Roadway Use Agreement with Chesapeake Operating for Airport Road
• Approved Resolution 10-21 designating 2022 meeting dates
• Approved FY2022 CMAQ Project CM2202 for $76,032 for dust suppression on CR/31 Ross Road
• Approved revised bylaws for Health Insurance Advisory Committee

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to review county business, hear an energy and natural resources update, and hold a public hearing on the Midway Subdivision, which involves the vacation/replat of Lot 1 of the Yamini Subdivision. The board will also consider action items including a resolution for the corrected 2022 holiday schedule, and handle routine items like meeting minutes, warrants, and reports.

• Public hearing on Midway Subdivision: vacation/replat of Lot 1, Yamini Subdivision
• Resolution 09-21: Corrected Holiday Schedule for 2022
• Energy & Natural Resources update by Dru Palmer, Dru Consulting
• County business review with all elected officials
• Routine items: meeting minutes, monthly warrants, tax refunds & cancellations, void warrants

The Converse County Commission approved a $1,097,793.70 engineering and construction services contract with HDR Engineering for the Boxelder Road Reconstruction Project, contingent on final review. They also approved a $3.50-per-ton aggregate crushing agreement with B&B Enterprises for up to 100,000 tons at Shawnee Quarry, a $10,000 aid agreement with Douglas Trap Club, and a resolution correcting 2022 county holidays. A subdivision replat for Midway Subdivision was approved with Commissioner Short abstaining.

• Approved $1,097,793.70 HDR Engineering contract for Boxelder Road Reconstruction
• Approved B&B Enterprises aggregate crushing agreement at $3.50/ton up to 100,000 tons
• Approved $10,000 Aid to Others agreement with Douglas Trap Club
• Approved Resolution 09-21 correcting 2022 county employee holidays
• Approved Midway Subdivision replat (Short abstained)
• Approved warrants totaling $3,873,416.04
• Approved Notice of Intent for storm water discharge at Dull Center Road
• Approved B&B Enterprises change order with no cost increase

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting for a full-day session with department updates from Maintenance, IT, Special Projects, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, and Road & Bridge. A Douglas resident is scheduled for a Q&A on the federal OSHA mandate. The agenda is primarily informational, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Department updates: Maintenance, IT, Special Projects, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, Road & Bridge
• Federal OSHA mandate Q&A request by Douglas resident Marlon Anderson
• Upcoming events: City/County Breakfast, CCJJC Joint Powers Board, Planning & Zoning Commission
• County offices closed Dec 24 (Christmas) and Dec 31 (New Year's Day)

The Converse County Commissioners approved a $1,097,793.70 engineering and construction services contract with HDR Engineering for the Boxelder Road Reconstruction Project, contingent on final review. They also approved a $3.50-per-ton aggregate crushing agreement with B&B Enterprises for up to 100,000 tons at Shawnee Quarry, a $10,000 aid agreement with Douglas Trap Club, and a resolution correcting 2022 county holidays. A subdivision replat was approved with Commissioner Short abstaining.

• Approved $1,097,793.70 HDR Engineering contract for Boxelder Road Reconstruction (motion carried)
• Approved B&B Enterprises aggregate crushing agreement at $3.50/ton for up to 100,000 tons (motion approved)
• Approved change order from B&B Enterprises modifying aggregate gradation at no cost increase (motion carried)
• Approved $10,000 Aid to Others agreement with Douglas Trap Club (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 09-21 revising 2022 official county holidays (motion carried)
• Approved Midway Subdivision replat (motion carried, Short abstained)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Storm Water Discharge Authorization for Dull Center Road (motion carried)
• Approved warrants totaling $3,873,416.04 (motion carried)

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive updates from advisory, communications, and IT, and consider a 2022 grounds maintenance proposal. The board will also set the next meeting date and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of October 21, 2021 regular and executive session minutes
• Approval of invoices for communications and operations
• 2022 grounds maintenance proposal
• Executive session for personnel per W.S. 16-4-405 (a)-(x)

The Converse County Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved the Stinson Lawn Care proposal for 2022 landscape maintenance at a total cost of $30,000 for April through October. The board also approved the October communications invoices and November operations invoices, and the minutes from the October 21 meeting. The board decided it is okay to not provide notary services to the public.

• Approved the executive session and regular minutes of October 21, 2021.
• Approved the October Communications invoices.
• Approved the Justice Center's November operations invoices.
• Approved the Stinson Lawn Care proposal for $30,000 for April through October 2022 (one abstention).
• Determined it is okay to not provide notary services to the public.

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss various department updates, including road reconstruction and public health. Action items include reviewing an Airport Rescue Grant and a holiday closure request for the UW Extension Office.

• Airport Rescue Grant for Converse County Airport
• Mormon Canyon Road Reconstruction Project updates
• Bushy Creek Ranch Compressor Station/Continental Resources industrial activity notice
• Phase 2 Construction updates for Converse County Joint Justice Center
• Patrol vehicle bid updates from the Sheriff's Office

The Converse County Commission authorized the Sheriff's Department to bid four patrol vehicles due to delivery delays, provided a land use letter for the Bushy Creek Compressor Station, and directed Public Health to track detention services for future invoicing. They also approved several contracts and appointments, and discussed drafting a COVID vaccine mandate plan contingent on the federal stay being lifted. No action was taken on the oil and gas EIS overview.

• Authorized Sheriff's Department to bid four patrol vehicles
• Provided land use letter for Bushy Creek Compressor Station
• Approved Certificate of Completion for HRRR Grant No. 20201-1
• Authorized furnace and water heater purchase from FY2022 Courthouse Maintenance budget
• Ratified Airport Rescue Grant Agreement for $32,000
• Approved builder's risk insurance policy for $19,617.00
• Appointed Dixie Huxtable, Clint Becker, and Shawn Wilde to Health Insurance Management Team
• Directed Public Health to track detention services for invoicing in FY2023

County Planning and Zoning Board

The Converse County Planning and Zoning Commission met via Zoom to review minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. The agenda included new business regarding the Midway Subdivision vacating and replatting process.

• Midway Subdivision – Vacate & Replat

The board voted to transmit the Midway Subdivision preliminary plat and any public comments from certified letters sent November 15th to the County Commissioners for a public hearing, with a recommendation for approval. The motion carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the September 21, 2021 minutes.

• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (motion carried)
• Transmitted Midway Subdivision preliminary plat to County Commissioners with recommendation for approval (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to conduct routine county business, including approving minutes, warrants, and reports, and taking action on resolutions and licenses. They will also hear a presentation from a resident on the 30x30 plan, receive updates from elected officials and the Wyoming State Fair, and hold a work session on the Natural Resource Plan.

• Resolution 08-21 Holiday Schedule 2022
• Dog breeder license for Anna Alvarado DBA Cross Country Retrievers
• Dog kennel license for Anna Alvarado DBA Alvarado Canine Camp
• 30x30 Plan presentation by Jim Creaser
• Wyoming State Fair updates by Courtny Conkle and Reba Sundseth

The Converse County Commissioners approved warrants totaling $3,248,613.82, authorized two gravel agreements with Mobile Concrete and Grant Ranch (each for 50,000 tons, pending legal review), and adopted Resolution 08-21 setting official county holidays for 2022. They also approved a dog kennel license and a dog breeder license for Anne Alvarado at 35 Burns Road, Douglas. No substantive decisions were made on the '30 X 30' land preservation plan; commissioners said they are monitoring it.

• Approved warrants totaling $3,248,613.82
• Authorized agreement with Mobile Concrete for crushing 50,000 tons of gravel (Grant abstained)
• Authorized agreement with Grant Ranch for stockpiling 50,000 tons of gravel (Grant abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 08-21 setting 2022 county holidays
• Approved dog kennel license for Anne Alvarado DBA Alvarado Canine Camp (2-year term)
• Approved dog breeder license for Anne Alvarado DBA Converse County Retrievers (1-year term)
• Directed County Surveyor to create RFP for resurvey of CR43/Walker Creek Road

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to discuss a proposal for restoring passenger rail service in the Greater Northwest region, presented by Dan Bilka of the Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Coalition. The agenda also includes updates from various county departments, such as Maintenance, IT, Emergency Management, and Road & Bridge, as well as road and construction project updates. The meeting is open to the public with mask orders in effect.

• Presentation on Greater Northwest passenger rail service restoration by Dan Bilka
• Department updates from Maintenance, IT, Special Projects, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, and Road & Bridge
• County road and construction projects update by Engineering Consultant Cal Twiford
• Upcoming events include a Raptor Study & CCOGP Public Meeting on Nov 15

The board approved warrants totaling $3,248,613.82, authorized agreements for gravel crushing and stockpiling, and adopted the 2022 county holiday schedule. They also approved a dog kennel and breeder license for Anne Alvarado. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest was updates and discussion.

• Approved warrants totaling $3,248,613.82 (unanimous, with abstentions on self-issued warrants)
• Authorized chairman to enter agreement with Mobile Concrete for crushing 50,000 tons of gravel (Grant abstained)
• Authorized chairman to enter agreement with Grant Ranch for stockpiling 50,000 tons of gravel (Grant abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 08-21 approving 2022 county employee holidays
• Approved dog kennel license for Anne Alvarado DBA Alvarado Canine Camp (2-year term)
• Approved dog breeder license for Anne Alvarado DBA Converse County Retrievers (1-year term)
• Directed surveyor to create RFP for resurvey of CR43/Walker Creek Road

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The board will review the September 16, 2021, minutes and approve communications and operations invoices. The meeting includes updates on IT addressing, GIS, and the Spillman/FLEX project.

• Review of snow removal proposal
• Payment of Motorola Spillman/FLEX final invoice
• Executive session regarding personnel

The Converse County Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved the final Motorola invoice for the Spillman/FLEX system, totaling $172,432.83, with costs split among the county, city, and town. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and September/October invoices. Reports covered dispatch improvements, generator issues, and a snow removal proposal that will go out for bids.

• Approved minutes of September 16, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved September Communications invoices (motion carried)
• Approved October operations invoices (motion carried)
• Approved final Motorola invoice for Spillman/FLEX system, $172,432.83 (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commissioners will meet to discuss the City of Douglas Community Center and receive a Phase 2 construction update for the County Joint Justice Center. The meeting also includes a natural resource plan review work session and various department updates.

• Phase 2 Construction update for Converse County Joint Justice Center
• Three bore permits for Anschutz Exploration Corp - Highland Loop/CR32
• Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement Project change order
• Brownfield Road & Robin Lane Project Change Order No. 2
• Natural Resource Plan Review work session

The Converse County Commissioners approved several routine items, including monthly reports, a certificate of substantial completion, two change orders for road projects, and three bore permits for Anschutz Exploration Corp. They also authorized hiring a grant administrator for Public Health. Discussion on a community center is preliminary and ongoing.

• Approved September monthly reports: CCSO $2,731.30 and Road & Bridge $205,634.55
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement (date: Oct 11, 2021)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement, decreasing contract to $231,067.60
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Brownfield Rd/Robin Lane Project (reduced asphalt binder)
• Approved bore permit for 3" gas pipeline with 4" HDPE sleeve, CR32 Highland Loop
• Approved bore permit for 8" water pipeline with 10" HDPE sleeve, CR32 Highland Loop
• Approved bore permit for 2" fiber optic pipeline with 4" HDPE sleeve, contingent upon payment
• Authorized hiring of a grant administrator as contract employee for Public Health

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission will hold a public hearing on the Halstead Minor Subdivision, which involves the vacation and replat of Lot 28 in Rolling Hills Subdivision No. 1. The commission will also review a polling location change for Dry Creek Precinct 13-13, receive updates from Solutions for Life and the health insurance management team, and discuss a memorandum of understanding with the fair board and UW Extension. General county business includes approval of minutes, warrants, and various action items such as appeal decisions and grant agreements.

• Public hearing: Halstead Minor Subdivision, vacation & replat of Lot 28, Rolling Hills Subdivision No. 1
• Recommendation for polling location change: Dry Creek Precinct 13-13
• Review of memorandum of understanding: Converse County Fair, UW Extension Office, County Commissioners
• Action items include decisions on appeals (Kinder Morgan/Fort Union Gas, G Frank LLC, Roberts Family Trust) and Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement
• Agreements for COVID nurses and assistant with WY Dept. of Health

The Converse County Commissioners approved warrants totaling $2,042,247.07, along with several property assessment appeal decisions and various contracts and agreements. They also approved the Halstead Minor Subdivision after a public hearing with no comments. A proposal to move a polling location was discussed but no motion was made.

• Approved warrants totaling $2,042,247.07
• Approved Decision and Order for Roberts Family Trust property assessment appeal (Docket 2021-04)
• Approved Decision and Order for Kinder Morgan property assessment appeal (Docket 2021-01)
• Approved Decision and Order for G Frank LLC property assessment appeal (Docket 2021-03)
• Approved $35,713.38 EMPG grant agreement with WY Office of Homeland Security
• Approved Final Acceptance for HRRR Delineator Project on five roads
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreements for six COVID nurses and one COVID assistant
• Approved $101,000 Public Health Emergency Preparedness contract with WY Dept. of Health

Municipal & County Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Municipal and County Joint Powers Board will review updates regarding the Fire Suppression Authority, including a Glenrock fire truck. The board will also address E-911 matters involving a Motorola lease resolution and the appointment of an E-911 Manager.

• Glenrock Fire Truck update
• Motorola Emergency Call Works Lease Resolution
• Appointment of E-911 Manager
• American Rescue Plan Act Funding update

The board authorized moving forward with the purchase of a replacement Glenrock fire truck at a fixed, prepaid price of $760K through HGACBuy, noting a 10% cost increase after October 30th. They also approved Resolution 01-21 for the Motorola E-911 Emergency Call Works lease agreement and appointed Ashley Byerly as Converse County E-911 Manager. Minutes from April 7, 2021 were approved with a change regarding State park camping opportunities.

• Authorized purchase of replacement Glenrock fire truck for $760K via HGACBuy
• Approved Resolution 01-21 for Motorola E-911 lease agreement
• Appointed Ashley Byerly as Converse County E-911 Manager
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 with amendment

County Commissioners

The meeting consists of various department updates and program reports. No specific decisions or ordinances are listed for action on this agenda.

• Updates from Maintenance, IT, and Special Projects departments
• Act Work Ready Communities Program update
• Converse County Sheriff's Department grant updates
• LaPrele Dam updates from LaPrele Irrigation District Chairman
• Updates from Road & Bridge, County Surveyor, and Emergency Management

The Converse County Commission approved over $2 million in warrants, several property assessment appeals, and multiple grant and contract agreements, including COVID nurse contracts and a public health preparedness contract. A public hearing on the Halstead Minor Subdivision was held with no public comments, and the subdivision was approved. A proposal to move a polling location was discussed but no motion was made.

• Approved warrants totaling $2,042,247.07
• Approved property assessment appeal decisions for Roberts Family Trust, Kinder Morgan Inc., and G Frank LLC
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement for $35,713.38
• Approved Final Acceptance Certificate for HRRR Delineator Project
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreements for COVID nurses and assistant
• Approved Public Health Emergency Preparedness/Response contract for $101,000
• Approved Halstead Minor Subdivision
• Approved addendum to Detention Center-Memorial Hospital MOU for incentive pay

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to receive updates on a potential recreation master plan with School District #1 and the City of Douglas, road and bridge operations, energy and natural resources, the Joint Justice Center Phase 2 construction, and the UW Extension office. They will also handle general county business and action items, including an agreement for a park scaling project and a bore permit.

• Agreement between Converse County and Geovert LLC for Ayres Natural Bridge Park Scaling Project
• Bore permit for Jackalope Gas Gathering at CR32/Highland Loop
• Update on Converse County Joint Justice Center Phase 2 construction
• Discussion of potential recreation master plan with School District #1 and City of Douglas
• General business: meeting minutes, monthly warrants, tax refunds and cancellations

The Converse County Commissioners approved the purchase of three CAT 160 AWD motor graders from Wyoming Machinery at $394,819.32 each, with delivery expected in June 2022 and a lease-purchase agreement to follow. They also approved a bore permit for a natural gas pipeline, ratified a $12,350 agreement for scaling at Natural Bridge, and authorized Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy to use the racetrack for training. Discussions on a potential recreation partnership with the school district and city were held but no decision was made.

• Approved purchase of three CAT 160 AWD motor graders for $394,819.32 each from Wyoming Machinery (motion carried)
• Approved Bore Permit with Jackalope Gas Gathering for 16-inch steel natural gas pipeline on CR32 Highland Loop, contingent on payment (motion carried)
• Approved August monthly reports: CCSO $2,264.41; Public Health $15,857.93; Void Check No. 60669, $119.96 (motion carried)
• Ratified agreement with Geovert LLC for scaling at Natural Bridge in the amount of $12,350 (motion carried)
• Authorized Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy use of racetrack in John Lambert Subdivision for training in September and October 2021
• Approved minutes of September 7 and 8, 2021 regular meeting

County Planning and Zoning Board

The Converse County Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a minor subdivision application from Halstead and continue discussion on the Sage Park major subdivision. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Halstead Minor Subdivision - new business
• Sage Park Major Subdivision - old business
• Minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting

The Converse County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to transmit the preliminary plat for the Halstead Minor Subdivision to the County Commissioners with a recommendation for approval. The board also approved the minutes from the May 18, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the Sage Park Major Subdivision had no updates, and no public hearings were scheduled.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 (motion by Dickau, second by Ailport, carried)
• Recommended approval of Halstead Minor Subdivision preliminary plat and transmitted to County Commissioners (motion by Ailport, second by Dickau, carried)

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive updates from advisory and staff committees, and take action on a Titan Power maintenance agreement. The board will also set the next meeting date and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Ratification of Titan Power Maintenance Agreement
• Approval of August 19, 2021 regular and executive session minutes
• Approval of invoices for communications and operations
• Reports from Communications Manager, Interim CAD Manager, and IT
• Executive session for personnel per W.S. 16-4-405

The Converse County Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved minutes, communications invoices, and September operations invoices, with the irrigation water bill flagged for investigation. The board ratified a Titan Power UPS maintenance agreement for September 2, 2021 to September 1, 2022 at $4,696.59. Updates were given on the Digiticket interface and a dispatch phone line failure, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved regular and executive minutes of August 19, 2021
• Approved August Communications invoices
• Approved September operations invoices; irrigation water bill to be investigated
• Ratified Titan Power UPS maintenance agreement for $4,696.59 (Sept 2, 2021 - Sept 1, 2022)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is holding its regular September meeting, open to the public with mask orders in effect. The main action item is a proposed agreement with Knife River for the Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement Project. The agenda also includes a Cowboy Skills Games update, routine county business such as minutes and warrants, and a schedule of upcoming events.

• Agreement between County and Knife River for Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement Project
• Cowboy Skills Games update by Mickey Shoeber
• Monthly warrants, reports, tax refunds & cancellations, void warrants
• Meeting minutes from 08.17.2021

The Converse County Commission adopted Resolution 06-21, updating COVID-19 policies for county employees, including lifting the hiring freeze and allowing department heads to require COVID tests for return to work. They also adopted Resolution 07-21, prohibiting through truck traffic on several county roads to reduce road damage. Additionally, they approved a land use letter for a gravel pit, a notice to proceed for a culvert replacement project, and ratified agreements for that project and the 2021 health fair.

• Adopted Resolution 06-21 updating COVID-19 policies (lifted hiring freeze, allowed COVID tests for return to work) (carried)
• Adopted Resolution 07-21 prohibiting through truck traffic on County Roads 1, 9, 61, 67, 66, and 56 (carried)
• Approved land use letter for C&H Aggregate gravel pit (carried)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement (carried)
• Ratified agreement with Knife River for Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement (carried)
• Ratified 2021 Wellness Contract with Wyoming Health Fairs (carried)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,586,237.74 (carried, commission abstained on own warrants)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting for a full-day session with department updates from maintenance, IT, emergency management, road and bridge, and other offices. They will also hear about a coal communities EDA grant opportunity, Ayres Natural Bridge Park updates, a C&H Aggregate industrial activity notice, and county road and construction project updates.

• Coal Communities EDA grant opportunity presented by Cindy Porter, The Enterprise
• Ayres Natural Bridge Park updates from caretaker Doug Macdonald
• C&H Aggregate, LLC notice of industrial activity from Derek Daniels, C&H Excavation
• County road and construction projects update from engineering consultant Cal Twiford
• Department updates: maintenance, IT, special projects, emergency management, county surveyor, road and bridge

The Converse County Commission approved Resolution 06-21, updating COVID-19 policies for county employees, including lifting the hiring freeze and allowing department heads to require COVID tests for returning employees. They also approved Resolution 07-21, prohibiting through truck traffic on specific county roads to reduce road damage. Additionally, the board approved a land use letter for a gravel pit, a notice to proceed for a culvert replacement project, and ratified agreements for that project and the 2021 health fair.

• Approved Resolution 06-21 updating COVID-19 policies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-21 restricting through truck traffic on specified county roads (unanimous)
• Approved land use letter for C&H Aggregate gravel pit (unanimous)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement (unanimous)
• Ratified agreement with Knife River for culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Ratified 2021 Wellness Contract with Wyoming Health Fairs (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,586,237.74 (unanimous, with abstentions on self-payments)

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and invoices. The board will receive reports from the Advisory Committee, Communications Manager, Interim CAD Manager, and IT. The primary action items involve the Communications Manager position and a closed executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of Regular Minutes from July 22 and August 5, 2021
• Approval of Executive Minutes from August 5, 2021
• Approval of Communications and Operations invoices
• Board action on Communications Manager Position
• Executive Session for personnel matters per W.S. 16-4-405

The Converse County Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved minutes, communications invoices, and operations invoices. They also voted to extend a job offer to a candidate recommended by the interview committee, with formal conditions to be sent in writing. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on StateLink, FLEX, VINE, and staffing.

• Approved minutes of July 22 and August 5, 2021, and executive session minutes of August 5, 2021
• Approved July Communications invoices
• Approved Justice Center's August operations invoices
• Moved to executive session at 9:18 a.m.
• Extended offer to chosen candidate based on interview committee recommendation

County Commissioners

The Commission will consider several action items including grant agreements, road culvert replacements, and bore permits. The meeting also includes department updates regarding public health, road and bridge construction, and the Joint Justice Center.

• Community Service Grant Funding Agreements with Fort Fetterman Sportsman's Association and Town of Glenrock
• Notice to Proceed for Knife River - Antelope Creek Mine Road Culvert Replacement Project
• Proposal with Inberg-Miller Engineers for SPCC Plan for Road & Bridge Facilities
• Bore permits for Jackalope Gas Gathering Service (CR43/Walker Creek Road) and Tallgrass Midstream Gathering LLC (CR32/Highland Loop)
• Dog Kennel Application for Kristy Kapp D/B/A Blessings Pet Lodge and Grooming

The Converse County Commissioners approved several road and bridge items, including an on-call policy, a $4,000 engineering plan, a $254,800 culvert replacement contract, and authorization to fill a vacant operator position. They also approved monthly reports, corrected mill levies, a community service grant, a dog kennel application, and a road use agreement. The board discussed but did not decide on Boxelder Road repairs, instead authorizing development of a request for proposal.

• Approved Road & Bridge on-call policy with amendments
• Ratified $4,000 Inberg-Miller Engineering SPCC Plan for Douglas and Glenrock facilities
• Authorized filling vacant Road & Bridge operator position
• Ratified $254,800 Notice of Award to Knife River for Antelope Coal Mine Road Culvert Replacement
• Authorized developing RFP for Boxelder Road repairs
• Approved July monthly reports totaling $37,614.27
• Approved corrected FY2022 mill levies for Conservation District and Glenrock Hospital District
• Approved $6,000 Community Service Grant to Fort Fetterman Sportsman's Association

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Justice Center Joint Powers Board is holding a special meeting, which includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by Wyoming statute. No other action items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on personnel per W.S. 16-4-405 (a)-(x)

The Converse County Joint Justice Center Joint Powers Board held a special meeting on August 5, 2021, and went into executive session for 20 minutes. Upon reconvening, the board voted to extend interview invitations to two applicants for the Public Safety Communications Manager position, as recommended by the Dispatch Management Advisory Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

• Extended interview invitations to two applicants for Public Safety Communications Manager (motion carried)
• Entered executive session at 3:06 p.m. and reconvened at 3:26 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 3:36 p.m. (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commissioners approved a $24,075,000 construction agreement with Sampson Construction for the CCJJC Phase 2 Project and issued a notice to proceed with work starting Aug. 3, 2021. They also approved the 2021 mill levy for FY2022, set at 12.000 mills for the General Fund, and approved a $1,943,840.18 warrants list. Several other contracts and appointments were ratified, including a $101,000 emergency preparedness contract and a $15,000 predator management funding agreement.

• Approved $24,075,000 construction agreement with Sampson Construction for CCJJC Phase 2
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Sampson Construction, work starting Aug. 3, 2021, completion by Feb. 20, 2023
• Approved Resolution 05-21 setting 2021 mill levy for FY2022 at 12.000 mills for General Fund
• Approved 2021 mill levies for various districts including schools, cities, and special districts
• Approved warrants totaling $1,943,840.18
• Approved $101,000 contract with Wyoming Dept. of Health for emergency preparedness
• Approved $15,000 funding agreement with Converse County Predator Management Board
• Reappointed Nick Ladd to Fair Board for three-year term

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is holding a regular meeting with scheduled updates from various county departments, including maintenance, IT, emergency management, and road and bridge. The agenda also includes a notice from Paintrock Services regarding industrial activity and updates on the Wyoming State Fair. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily informational.

• Paintrock Services notice of industrial activity
• Wyoming State Fair updates from director Courtny Conkle
• County road and construction projects update by consultant Cal Twiford
• Emergency management update by Russ Dalgarn
• Road and bridge update by Jason Wilkinson

The Converse County Commissioners approved a $24,075,000 construction agreement with Sampson Construction for the CCJJC Phase 2 Project and issued a notice to proceed with work starting Aug. 3, 2021. They also approved the 2021 mill levy resolution for FY2022, setting a 12.000 mill levy for the General Fund, and approved multiple district levies. Warrants totaling $1,943,840.18 were approved, and the FY2021 budget amendments were passed after a public hearing with no comments.

• Approved $24,075,000 construction agreement with Sampson Construction for CCJJC Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Sampson Construction, work starting Aug. 3, 2021, completion by Feb. 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 05-21 ordering 2021 mill levy for FY2022, General Fund 12.000 mills (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 mill levies for various districts including schools, cities, and special districts (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,943,840.18 (unanimous, with abstentions on self-payments)
• Approved FY2021 budget amendments after public hearing with no comments (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 funding agreement with Converse County Predator Management Board (unanimous)
• Ratified $101,000 contract with Wyoming Dept. of Health for emergency preparedness (unanimous)

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive updates from advisory and communications staff, and take action on bylaw amendments and communications manager applications. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Approval of June 17, 2021 regular minutes
• Approval of invoices for communications and operations
• Joint Powers Board Bylaw Amendments
• Communications Manager Applications
• Executive session for personnel per W.S. 16-4-405 (a)-(x)

The Converse County Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved a $1,884.72 Bosch camera maintenance agreement with Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. for August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022, and approved amended bylaws as proposed. The board also approved June communications invoices and July operations invoices. No other substantive decisions were made; several updates were provided on staffing, training, and technology projects.

• Approved June Communications invoices (motion carried)
• Approved July operations invoices (motion carried)
• Approved Bosch Camera maintenance agreement with Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. at $1,884.72 for Aug 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved amended bylaws as proposed (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission adopted the FY2022 budget of $47,643,298 via Resolution 03-21 and approved a $1.38 million package of community service grants to 20 local organizations. The board also authorized a CMAQ grant application for the Ross Road project, approved a janitorial contract, and directed a letter to OSLI supporting the Ross Road easement process.

• Adopted FY2022 county budget of $47,643,298 (Resolution 03-21)
• Approved $1,384,347 in community service grants to 20 organizations, including $750,000 for Glenrock Boys and Girls Club construction
• Authorized submission of CMAQ grant application for $76,032 for Ross Road project (Resolution 04-21)
• Approved janitorial agreement with Linda Alley at $1,000/month for 2 years
• Approved Fire Wise hazardous fuels reduction grant agreement for $101,200
• Approved bore permit for Niobrara Electric on CR53/Manning Road
• Appointed Arthur Schubert to Glenrock Area Solid Waste Disposal District Board
• Approved health insurance consulting contract with TOV Consulting at $2,500/month

County Commissioners

The Converse County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and public hearing on the proposed FY2022 County Budget. Chairman Willox reviewed revisions made since the budget summary was published. No written or oral comments were received in favor or opposition, and the hearing was closed. The meeting adjourned without any formal action taken on the budget.

• Opened and closed public hearing on proposed FY2022 County Budget
• No comments received in favor or opposition
• No formal action taken on the budget at this meeting

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission approved $2,299,228.24 in warrants, set new subdivision permit fees via Resolution 02-21, and ratified several contracts including gravel supply agreements and a pipeline safety improvement MOU. They also approved a grazing lease, an MOU for inmate nursing care, and a door sensor replacement bid for the Detention Center.

• Approved $2,299,228.24 in warrants (unanimous, with abstentions on self-issued warrants)
• Adopted Resolution 02-21 setting subdivision permit fees: $250 for major land divisions and minor subdivisions, $500 for major subdivisions
• Ratified B&M Sand and Gravel bid for 45,000 tons of gravel at $9.25/ton for Poison Lake Road
• Ratified Mobile Concrete Inc. bid for 58,000 tons of gravel at $9.25/ton for Boxelder Road (Grant abstained)
• Ratified Magellan Pipeline MOU for Bedtick Road safety improvements up to $48,125
• Approved UW Educator compensation agreement of $22,434 for FY2022
• Approved Election Systems & Software maintenance agreement totaling $106,350 over 5 years
• Approved Cornerstone Service and Supply bid to replace door sensors on 64 doors for $71,106.92

Municipal & County Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Municipal and County Joint Powers Board is holding a regular meeting to review updates from the Fire Suppression Authority, E-911 services, and other entities. The board will also discuss a Motorola CallWorks sales quote, the FY22 budget, and American Rescue Plan Act funding.

• Fire Suppression Authority (FSA) Board update
• E-911 update including Motorola CallWorks sales quote and FY22 budget
• Public Health Department update
• Tourism Promotion Board update
• Joint Justice Center and American Rescue Plan Act funding discussion

The board approved a Motorola sales quote for an Emergency Call Works hardware refresh and software support for Douglas and Glenrock dispatch, totaling $257,989.40, contingent on the IT Director's review and recommendation. They also approved the minutes of the April 7, 2021 meeting. Updates were provided on COVID vaccinations, tourism budget cuts, and the Joint Justice Center's Phase II groundbreaking.

• Approved the April 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved the Motorola Emergency Call Works agreement for $257,989.40, contingent on IT Director's review

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission approved warrants totaling $2,299,228.24, a grazing lease, gravel bids for two road projects, and several agreements, including a new subdivision fee resolution. The commission also authorized roof repairs for the Search and Rescue building and approved a bid to replace door sensors at the Detention Center.

• Approved warrants totaling $2,299,228.24.
• Approved grazing lease with WY Board of Land Commissioners for $58.43 for 2021-2023.
• Ratified gravel bid with B&M Sand and Gravel for Poison Lake Road (45,000 tons at $9.25/ton).
• Ratified gravel bid with Mobile Concrete Inc. for Boxelder Road (58,000 tons at $9.25/ton).
• Approved Magellan Pipeline safety improvements on Bedtick Road (up to $48,125).
• Approved Resolution 02-21 setting subdivision permit fees ($250 minor, $500 major).
• Approved bid to replace door sensors at Detention Center ($71,106.92).
• Authorized hiring of hearing officer for August Board of Equalization hearings.

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board is meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive updates on communications and IT, and take action on a Motorola service agreement for radio consoles and a NICE logger. The board will also consider its joint powers agreement and bylaws, and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Ratify Motorola Service Agreement for radio consoles and NICE logger
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021 regular and executive sessions
• Approval of invoices for communications and operations
• Review Joint Powers Board Agreement and Bylaws
• Possible executive session on personnel per W.S. 16-4-405

The Converse County Joint Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved the Motorola service agreement for maintenance of Joint Communications radio consoles and the NICE logger, covering June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022, at a cost of $45,456. The board also approved amendments to the JPB Agreement as presented, and increased the Joint Communications personnel budget by 4% to offset health insurance rate increases. Minutes and invoices for May and June were approved, and the board received updates on staffing, the AT&T Rapid Deploy system, State Link testing, and Digiticket implementation.

• Approved Motorola service agreement for radio consoles and NICE logger, $45,456, term June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022
• Approved amendments to the JPB Agreement as presented
• Increased Joint Communications personnel budget by 4% to offset health insurance rate increases
• Approved regular and executive minutes for May 27, 2021 meeting
• Approved June Joint Justice Center operations invoices
• Approved May Joint Communications invoices

County Commissioners

The board approved a partial closure of unincorporated Converse County prohibiting outdoor and open fires and fireworks due to extreme fire danger, effective June 15 through October 1, 2021, with exceptions for enclosed grills, welding, and permitted burns. They also approved revisions to subdivision regulations, a $152,220 contract for the Justice Center Phase 2, and several other items.

• Approved Resolution 01-21 imposing partial fire closure (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Converse County Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved $152,220 Construction Manager/Owner's Rep services for Justice Center Phase 2, contingent on legal review (unanimous)
• Authorized Road and Bridge to trade County-owned crusher equipment for CAT equipment (unanimous)
• Approved May monthly reports: CCSO $1,914.31 and Road and Bridge $36,664.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to GSG Architecture agreement, increasing compensation by $50,014 for Justice Center Phase 2 Detention (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Wyoming State Fair Board for FY2022 funding of $45,000 plus $10,000 in-kind (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 10, 2021, to discuss the FY2022 county budget with various departments and organizations, including Public Health, Parks and Recreation, Library, Airport, Memorial Hospital, and Community Service Grants. The meeting was informational only; no formal decisions or votes were taken, and it adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• No action taken on FY2022 budget during work session

County Commissioners

The Converse County Board of Commissioners convened a work session to discuss the FY2022 county budget with multiple departments and organizations, including Road and Bridge, Emergency Management, E-911, and the Wyoming State Fair. The meeting was informational only; no formal decisions or votes were made, and the session adjourned without action.

• Held FY2022 budget work session with county departments and organizations
• No formal action taken on budget items

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commissioners are holding a budget work session to discuss the county's budget. The meeting is open to the public, with mask orders in place. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the work session itself.

• Full-day budget work session from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Converse County Board of Commissioners convened a work session to discuss the FY2022 county budget with multiple departments and organizations. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session; it was purely informational.

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to conduct routine county business, including a public hearing on a minor subdivision application by 383 Construction, review of elected officials' reports, and consideration of various agreements and amendments. The agenda includes action items such as MOUs for workforce development and COVID-19 response, a contract amendment for crisis response, and a change order for the Irvine Road paving project.

• Public hearing on 383 Construction minor subdivision
• MOU with City of Douglas and Town of Glenrock for ACT Work Ready Communities Program funding
• MOU with WY Department of Health for COVID-19 vaccination campaign activities
• Amendment No. 1 to contract for crisis response with WY Department of Health
• Change Order No. 6 for 2020 Irvine Road Paving Project

The Converse County Commissioners awarded the Joint Justice Center Phase 2 contract to Sampson Construction of Cheyenne for a total of $24,075,000, including the base bid, detention addition, landscaping, and a 5% contingency. The board also approved a $2.57M warrant list, a revised MOU for the ACT Work Ready Communities program, and a COVID-19 vaccination campaign MOU for $144,340. A minor subdivision application from Energy Expediters, Inc. was approved with a caveat allowing a name change.

• Awarded Joint Justice Center Phase 2 contract to Sampson Construction, total $24,075,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for Irvine Road Paving Project, increasing contract to $2,625,695.58
• Approved warrants totaling $2,570,294.42 (commissioners abstained on self-issued warrants)
• Approved revised MOU for ACT Work Ready Communities program funding
• Approved MOU with Wyoming Dept. of Health for COVID-19 vaccination campaign, $144,340
• Approved out-of-jurisdiction catering permit for CIB LLC (College Inn) at Amen Ranch, June 12, 2021
• Approved Amendment One to COVID-19 response contract, extending through June 30, 2024
• Approved 383 Construction Minor Subdivision application with caveat for name change

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to discuss construction bids for the Joint Justice Center Phase 2, along with updates from various departments and boards. They will also consider appointments to the Memorial Hospital and Parks & Recreation boards, and hear updates on the ACT Work Ready Community program, roads, and other county projects.

• Construction bid discussion for Joint Justice Center Phase 2 with GSG Architecture
• Board appointments to Memorial Hospital of Converse County and Parks & Recreation Board
• Updates from Maintenance, IT, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, Road & Bridge
• County Road & Construction Projects update
• Quarterly Converse County Board of Health meeting

The board awarded the base bid and alternates for the Joint Justice Center Phase 2 to Sampson Construction of Cheyenne, totaling $24,075,000, including a 5% contingency and funds paid to date. The motion carried unanimously. The board also approved a $144,340 COVID-19 vaccination campaign MOU, a change order for the Irvine Road Paving Project, and several appointments.

• Awarded Joint Justice Center Phase 2 contract to Sampson Construction, total $24,075,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for Irvine Road Paving, increasing contract to $2,625,695.58
• Approved warrants totaling $2,570,294.42
• Approved revised MOU for ACT Work Ready Communities program funding
• Approved COVID-19 vaccination campaign MOU with WY Dept. of Health, $144,340
• Approved Amendment One to COVID-19 response contract, extending to June 30, 2024
• Approved 383 Construction Minor Subdivision application (9.482 acres for industrial use)
• Appointed Kirk Lehner to Parks and Rec Board and Dr. Chuck Lyford to Memorial Hospital Board

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive updates from advisory and staff committees, and take action on the Joint Powers Board Agreement. The board will also enter an executive session for personnel matters as allowed by state statute. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business.

• Approval of invoices for Communications, Operations, and Public Safety Software
• Reports from Advisory Committee, Communications Manager, Interim CAD Manager, IT, and Cares Act Funding
• Board action on Joint Powers Board Agreement
• Executive session on personnel per W.S. 16-4-405 (a)-(x)

The Converse County Joint Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved routine minutes and invoices, and discussed potential changes to the JPB Agreement and Bylaws, including a proposed cost split of 57% County and 43% City based on personnel counts. No final decision was made on the agreement, which will be reviewed further at the next meeting. The board also received updates on staffing, training, and technology projects.

• Approved regular and executive minutes from April 22, 2021 meeting
• Approved April Joint Communications invoices
• Approved May Joint Justice Center operations invoices
• Approved May Public Safety Software invoices
• Discussed JPB Agreement and Bylaws cost splits; deferred decision to next meeting

County Commissioners

The Commissioners will review construction bid results for CCJJC Phase 2 and hold a discussion regarding ARP funds. The agenda also includes updates on Rocky Mountain Power's Integrated Resource Plan and various department reports.

• CCJJC Phase 2 construction bid results
• MOU for Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) System
• Detention maintenance agreement between Sheriff's Office and Cornerstone
• Lease agreement between the County and Converse Hope Center
• Appointments for two expiring Parks & Recreation Board terms

The Converse County Commissioners accepted the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the 2020 Irvine Road Paving Project from Knife River, appointed Sarah Repshire to the Parks and Recreation Board, and approved multiple financial and intergovernmental agreements. They also discussed but did not decide on American Recovery Plan funds and directed clarification on the Justice Center Phase 2 bid.

• Accepted Certificate of Substantial Completion for 2020 Irvine Road Paving Project (carried)
• Appointed Sarah Repshire to Parks and Recreation Board for 3-year term (carried)
• Approved April monthly reports: CCSO $2,909.60; Road & Bridge $33,258.08; ERAP $2,235.35 (carried)
• Voided warrants #058004 ($300) and #058061 ($300) (carried)
• Approved Bankhead-Jones revenue distribution of $571,292.60 (95% county, 5% schools) (carried)
• Approved CAMA MOU with Wyoming Dept. of Revenue and Assessor (no payment) (carried)
• Approved Sheriff's Office-Cornerstone detention maintenance agreement $12,868 (carried)
• Approved Converse Hope Center lease at $1/year for 2 years (carried)

County Planning and Zoning Board

The Converse County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting to elect officers, review a minor subdivision application from 383 Construction, and consider proposed amendments to subdivision regulations. They will also revisit the Sage Park major subdivision as old business. The agenda includes no public hearings.

• Election of officers
• 383 Construction Minor Subdivision
• Subdivision Regulations – Proposed Amendments
• Sage Park Major Subdivision (old business)

The Converse County Planning and Zoning Commission approved its January minutes, reappointed officers for another year, and voted to transmit the 383 Construction Minor Subdivision preliminary plat to the County Commissioners with a recommendation for approval, contingent on a required plat note change. The board also voted to transmit proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations (incorporating HB0079 and SF0126) to the County Commissioners with a recommendation for approval. No public hearings were held, and no updates were reported on the Sage Park Major Subdivision.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Reappointed officers: Pellatz (Chairman), Vollman (Vice-Chairman), Richardson (Secretary) for one-year term (unanimous)
• Transmitted 383 Construction Minor Subdivision preliminary plat to County Commissioners with recommendation for approval, requiring Note 7 change (unanimous)
• Transmitted Subdivision Regulations amendments (HB0079, SF0126) to County Commissioners with recommendation for approval (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission will reconvene for a full-day meeting covering county business, including discussions with the LaPrelle Irrigation District and updates from Continental Resources. They will also hear reports from elected officials and department heads, discuss the 2021 County Fair, and consider several action items such as MOUs, agreements, and change orders.

• Discussion with LaPrelle Irrigation District (Colt Rodeman, Chairman)
• Introduction and updates from Continental Resources (Blu Hulsey & Pat Bent)
• Two MOUs between County/Detention Center/MHCC for inmate primary and nursing care
• Agreement with County Clerk & WYSOS for Physical Security Funding Request
• Change Orders No. 4 & No. 5 for Irvine Road Paving Project

The Converse County Commissioners approved warrants totaling $1,660,047.47, two change orders for the Irvine Road Paving project (adding $306,373.30), and several other items including a $101,925 jail nursing MOU, a $60,000 jail clinic MOU, a $1,743.46 election security contract, a fire ban variance, and a $24,000 taser lease. They also appointed three members to the Ridgewater Improvement District Board and authorized hiring up to five temporary summer workers for Road & Bridge.

• Approved $1,660,047.47 in warrants (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order No. 4, Irvine Road Paving, $29,443.30 (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order No. 5, Irvine Road Paving, $276,930 (motion carried)
• Approved MOU with Memorial Hospital for inmate nursing care, $101,925 (motion carried)
• Approved MOU with Memorial Hospital for Primary Care Jail Clinic, $60,000 (motion carried)
• Approved WYSOS Physical and Cyber Security contract, $1,743.46 (motion carried)
• Approved fire ban variance for Deer Creek Muzzle Loaders event (motion carried)
• Approved Axon taser lease, $4,800 annually / $24,000 total (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting for a full-day session with department updates from maintenance, IT, special projects, emergency management, the county surveyor, and road and bridge. They will also receive updates on the Mormon Canyon Road reconstruction project and other county road and construction projects, plus a budget usage report on software contracts from the Sheriff. The agenda is primarily informational with no listed votes or public hearings.

• Morman Canyon Road reconstruction project update by Todd Mattson of HDR Inc.
• County road and construction projects update by consultant Cal Twiford
• FY2021 budget usage for software contracts presented by Sheriff Clint Becker
• Department updates from Maintenance, IT, Special Projects, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, and Road & Bridge
• Upcoming events include FY2022 budget meetings with departments and entities on June 8-10

The Converse County Commission approved two change orders for the Irvine Road Paving project, adding $29,443.30 for a weigh station turnout and $276,930 for a full-width 2-inch overlay, bringing the total project cost to $2,476,135.82. The board also approved $1,660,047.47 in warrants, two memoranda of understanding with Memorial Hospital for inmate nursing care ($101,925) and a Primary Care Jail Clinic ($60,000), and a five-year Axon taser lease for the Sheriff's Office at $4,800 annually. Additionally, the commission authorized carpet replacement in the courthouse, approved a fire ban variance for the Deer Creek Muzzle Loaders event, and appointed three members to the Ridgewater Improvement District Board.

• Approved Change Order No. 4, Irvine Road Paving, for weigh station turnout at $29,443.30 (carried)
• Approved Change Order No. 5, Irvine Road Paving, for full width 2" overlay at $276,930 (carried)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,660,047.47 (carried)
• Approved MOU with Memorial Hospital for inmate nursing care at $101,925 (carried)
• Approved MOU with Memorial Hospital for Primary Care Jail Clinic at $60,000 (carried)
• Approved Axon Enterprises taser lease for Sheriff's Office at $4,800 annually, $24,000 total (carried)
• Approved fire ban variance for Deer Creek Muzzle Loaders event June 18-20, 2021 (carried)
• Appointed Zygmunt Samiec, Thad Alexander, and Tracy Alexander to Ridgewater Improvement District Board (carried)

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive updates from advisory and staff committees, and take action on a janitorial contract, the next meeting date, and FY22 budget preparation. The board will also enter an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of regular and executive minutes from March 25, 2021
• Approval of invoices for communications, operations, and public safety software
• Janitorial contract action item
• FY22 budget preparation discussion
• Executive session for personnel per W.S. 16-4-405 (a)-(x)

The Converse County Joint Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved the FY22 Joint Communications and Center operations budgets with amendments, and approved a janitorial contract with NOWCAP Services for $56,842 from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. The board also approved routine invoices and minutes, and discussed updates on communications, IT, and advisory committee topics.

• Approved regular and executive minutes for March 25, 2021 meeting
• Approved March Joint Communications invoices
• Approved April Joint Justice Center operations invoices
• Approved April Public Safety Software invoices
• Approved janitorial contract with NOWCAP Services for $56,842 (June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022)
• Approved FY22 Joint Communications budget with amendments
• Approved FY22 CCJJC Operations budget with modifications

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to receive department updates from Road & Bridge and Public Health, award 2021 commission scholarships, and approve the detention food plan. They will also handle routine business such as meeting minutes, warrants, and tax refunds, plus action items including contracts, bore permits, and revenue distributions.

• 2021 Commission Scholarship Awards
• Detention Food Plan presented by Sheriff Clint Becker
• Contract with WY Dept. of Health for County Health Officer
• Contract Amendment for Maternal/Child Health Funds
• Bore Permits for Anadarko/Manning Road

The Converse County Commissioners approved two bore permits for Anadarko on Manning Road-CR53, authorized a quote for Irvine Road overlay, and requested an amendment to the Detention Center food service contract effective May 1, 2021. They also approved several financial items, including Secure Rural Funds revenue distribution, a voided warrant, a health officer contract, an MOU amendment, an architecture services amendment, a lease with the Douglas Trap Club, and monthly reports. The Irvine Road Spur Bridge project was discussed but deferred for more information.

• Approved two bore permits for Anadarko on Manning Road-CR53 (motion carried)
• Authorized obtaining a quote for Irvine Road overlay repair
• Requested amendment to Detention Center food service contract effective May 1, 2021
• Approved $43,251.72 Secure Rural Funds revenue, with $42,089.13 to County and $2,162.59 to Schools
• Voided warrant #059883 in the amount of $659.70
• Approved contract with Wyoming Department of Health for County Health Officer at $9,600 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
• Approved Amendment One to MOU with Wyoming Department of Health reducing Maternal and Child Health funding to $86,277
• Approved amendment with GSG Architecture for inmate housing expansion design services at $9,319.00

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission and Douglas City Council are holding a joint work session to hear presentations from organizations applying for Community Service Grants under the 'Aid to Others' program. This is a discussion and presentation session, not a final decision meeting.

• Community Service Grants 'Aid to Others' presentations from 13 organizations including The Enterprise, Youth Development Services, Laramie Peak Humane Society, Boys & Girls Club of Douglas, and Douglas Youth Hockey

The Converse County Commissioners and Douglas City Council held a joint work session to hear formal FY2022 funding requests from local organizations. No votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Heard FY2022 funding requests from 10 organizations (no action taken)
• Heard funding request from King's Portion to City of Douglas only (no action taken)

Municipal & County Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Municipal and County Joint Powers Board is meeting to consider proposed amendments to its Joint Powers Board Agreement and Bylaws. The board will also receive updates on the Fire Suppression Authority, E-911, Public Health, Tourism Promotion, the Joint Justice Center, and CARES Act funding.

• Proposed amendments to JPB Agreement & Bylaws
• Fire Suppression Authority (FSA) Board update
• E-911 update
• Joint Justice Center update
• CARES Act funding update

The Converse County Municipal and County Joint Powers Board approved amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws, including a change to meeting dates. The agreement will be sent to the Secretary of State after Attorney General review. The board also approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement as presented (motion carried)
• Approved bylaws as presented with an additional change to meeting dates (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to conduct routine county business, including setting the annual assessment for the Monkey Road Improvement District, holding public hearings on liquor license renewals, and considering a roadway use agreement with K&M Mining. They will also review various agreements, including grazing leases, an employee insurance agreement, a cooperative agreement with the Navy for night vision scopes, and a wildland fire management plan.

• Monkey Road Improvement District annual assessment amount
• Public hearings on 2021-2022 liquor license renewals for Fast Lane 1133, Ft. Diablo Steakhouse & Saloon, Short Supply, and Broken Wheel Restaurant
• K&M Mining roadway use agreement for Reese and Pickenpaugh Roads
• Cooperative agreement with Dept. of the Navy for night vision scopes for Sheriff's Office
• Grazing lease agreements with CLC Living Trust, Green Valley, Inc., Levi J. Single, and True Ranches, LLC

The Converse County Commissioners approved warrants totaling $2,845,959.15, including monthly reports and various vendor payments. They also approved liquor license renewals for four establishments, grazing lease agreements, a cooperative agreement with the Navy, a health insurance agreement with the library, an Emergency Rental Assistance grant, the 2021 Wildland Fire Plan, a UW Extension office lease, roadway use agreements, and a Monkey Road Improvement District levy. The board authorized the Sheriff's Department to donate twelve AEDs to outside organizations and allowed Road & Bridge to fill three budgeted positions.

• Approved warrants totaling $2,845,959.15
• Approved 2021-2022 liquor license renewals for Fast Stop 1133, Ft Diablo Steakhouse & Saloon, Short Supply, and Broken Wheel Restaurant
• Approved grazing lease agreements for County Park portions at $1.35 per AUM
• Approved $600 cooperative agreement with Dept. of the Navy for night vision scopes
• Approved agreement with Converse County Library for group health insurance
• Approved $44,707 Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant sub-awarded to Human Resource Council
• Approved 2021 Wildland Fire Management Annual Operating Plan
• Approved $1,800/month lease for UW Extension office at 1839 Madora Ave

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is holding a full-day meeting with updates from county departments, the library, the prevention alliance, and the sheriff's office. They will also hear from the Douglas Ranger District on forest and grassland conditions, and receive reports on road and construction projects. The meeting is open to the public with mask orders in effect.

• Sheriff's department donation of AEDs to fire suppression authority
• Updates from Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grasslands
• County road and construction projects update
• U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis field representative update
• Deadline for Aid to Others applications FY2022 on April 9

The board approved warrants totaling $2,845,959.15, renewed four county liquor licenses, and approved several agreements including grazing leases, a Navy night vision scope agreement, a library health insurance plan, an Emergency Rental Assistance grant, the 2021 Wildland Fire Plan, a UW Extension office lease, and roadway use agreements. They also authorized the Sheriff's Department to donate twelve AEDs to outside organizations and approved a $144/year per lot levy for the Monkey Road Improvement District.

• Approved warrants totaling $2,845,959.15
• Approved renewal of four county liquor licenses for 2021-2022
• Authorized Sheriff's Department to donate twelve AEDs to outside organizations
• Approved grazing lease agreements for County Park at $1.35 per AUM for 2021-2023
• Approved $44,707 Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant sub-award to Human Resource Council
• Approved 2021 Wildland Fire Management Annual Operating Plan
• Approved lease for UW Extension office at 1839 Madora Ave for $1,800/month for three years
• Approved Monkey Road Improvement District levy of $144/year per lot

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive reports from advisory and staff, and take action on landscaping proposals, FY22 budget preparation, and filling an at-large board position. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Approval of invoices for Communications, Operations, and Public Safety Software
• Landscaping proposals for the justice facility
• FY22 budget preparation
• At-Large Board position to be filled
• Executive session for personnel per W.S. 16-4-405

The Converse County Joint Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved several routine invoices and minutes, appointed Terry Moss to a three-year at-large board term, and accepted Stinson Lawn Care's $27,250 landscaping quote. The board also authorized a $2,300 elliptical purchase and appointed Jared Halvorsen as Interim CAD Manager with cost-sharing among county and municipalities.

• Approved regular and executive minutes of Feb 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Feb Joint Communications invoices (unanimous)
• Approved March Joint Justice Center operations invoices (unanimous)
• Approved March Public Safety Software invoices (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,300 elliptical purchase from Soul Fitness (unanimous)
• Appointed Jared Halvorsen as Interim CAD Manager (unanimous)
• Accepted Stinson Lawn Care landscaping quote of $27,250 (Colling motion, Kemper second; McNare abstained)
• Appointed Terry Moss to three-year at-large board term (unanimous)

Douglas Urban Systems Advisory Committee

The committee approved amending the Urban Roadway Functional Classification map to classify the completed south end of Wind River Road as a minor collector. It also discussed the Brownfield Road-Robin Lane project, noting a drainage issue with the detention pond and a scheduled April 6, 2021 meeting. The current Urban Area STP-U Fund balance was reported as $0.00 at the end of FY20, with a subsequent allocation of $112,176 made October 1, 2020.

• Approved the minutes of July 14, 2020, and ordered them filed.
• Approved amending the Urban Roadway Functional Classification map to classify the south end of Wind River Road as a minor collector.
• Discussed the Brownfield Road-Robin Lane project, including a drainage issue and a scheduled April 6, 2021 meeting.

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission will hear updates on road and bridge projects, including the Mormon Canyon Road reconstruction, and receive reports from the Wyoming State Fair and Public Health. They will also consider revisions to COVID-related policies and handle routine business such as minutes, warrants, and tax refunds.

• Morman Canyon Road reconstruction project update from HDR Engineering
• County road and construction projects update from consultant Cal Twiford
• Consideration of revisions to COVID policy due to 23rd continuation of health orders
• Wyoming State Fair updates from General Manager Courtny Conkle
• Approval of meeting minutes, monthly warrants, and tax refunds

The Board of Commissioners directed consultant Cal Twiford to proceed with a tentative proposal to solicit engineering firms for the potential Irvine Road Spur Bridge replacement. The board also approved a Roadway Use Agreement with DRM, Inc., revised the county's Social Distancing Procedure per state health orders, and authorized the chairman to sign an amendment to the HDR Engineering agreement for the Mormon Canyon Road Reconstruction project. Monthly reports for Public Health ($1,346.00) and Sheriff ($1,959.07) were approved, and minutes from prior meetings were approved and filed.

• Directed consultant to move forward with tentative proposal to solicit engineering firms for Irvine Road Spur Bridge replacement
• Approved Roadway Use Agreement between the County and DRM, Inc.
• Revised Social Distancing Procedure for Converse County per 23rd continuation of Statewide Health Orders
• Approved monthly reports: Public Health $1,346.00; Sheriff $1,959.07
• Authorized Chairman to sign amendment to agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Mormon Canyon Road Reconstruction project
• Approved and ordered filed minutes of March 2, 3, and 11, 2021 meetings

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting on March 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. The agenda includes an executive session under Wyoming statute to discuss information classified as confidential by law. No other substantive items are listed; the rest of the agenda is procedural, including upcoming meeting dates and deadlines.

• Executive session per W.S. 16-4-405(a)(ix) for confidential information
• Upcoming regular commission meetings on March 16 and April 6-7
• Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on March 16
• Deadline for Aid to Others applications FY2022 on April 9

The Converse County Commissioners held a special meeting that consisted solely of recessing into executive session to discuss personnel and confidential matters. No public votes or decisions were made on any substantive items. The meeting reconvened and adjourned immediately after the closed session.

• Approved motion to recess into executive session for personnel and confidential matters
• Adjourned meeting after reconvening from executive session

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to review the county's 2020 audit, receive updates on energy and natural resources, make a planning and zoning appointment, and consider a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Glenrock for the Mormon Canyon Road reconstruction and pathway project. They will also handle routine business such as minutes, warrants, and reports.

• 2020 audit presentation by Porter Muirhead Cornia & Howard CPAs
• Memorandum of Understanding with Town of Glenrock for Mormon Canyon Road reconstruction and pathway project
• Appointment of Dave Pellatz to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-year term)
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for County Road & Bridge Office/Shop (as of Jan 14, 2021)
• Energy & natural resources update by Dru Consulting

The Converse County Commissioners approved a $2,156,332.13 warrant list and switched the county employee health insurance administrator from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Cigna for 2021-2022, with dental moving to a Delta Dental self-funded plan. They also approved a road project MOU with Glenrock, accepted a building's substantial completion, appointed a planning commission member, and accepted the 2020 financial report.

• Approved $2,156,332.13 in warrants (unanimous, commissioners abstained on self-payments)
• Approved Cigna as health insurance administrator, Delta Dental self-funded plan, and related changes
• Approved MOU with Town of Glenrock for Mormon Canyon Road Reconstruction and Pathway Project
• Accepted Certificate of Substantial Completion from Caspar Building Systems for Road and Bridge Main Shop (Jan 14, 2021)
• Appointed Dave Pellatz to Planning and Zoning Commission (3-year term, Apr 2021-Mar 2024)
• Accepted final 2020 Financial Report as presented

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to hear updates from several county departments, including maintenance, IT, special projects, emergency management, county surveyor, and road & bridge. They will also review health insurance bids presented by TOV Consulting. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Health insurance bid review by Bob Decker of TOV Consulting
• Department updates from Maintenance, IT, Special Projects, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, and Road & Bridge
• Upcoming events include City/County Breakfast Meeting on Mar 3 and Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Mar 16
• Deadline for Aid to Others applications for FY2022 is Apr 9

The board approved warrants totaling $2,156,332.13, with commissioners abstaining from votes on payments to themselves. They also approved a memorandum of understanding with Glenrock for the Mormon Canyon Road project, accepted a certificate of substantial completion for the Road and Bridge shop, appointed Dave Pellatz to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approved switching the county's health insurance administrator to Cigna for 2021-2022. The board accepted the final 2020 financial report as presented.

• Approved warrants totaling $2,156,332.13, with commissioners abstaining from votes on payments to themselves.
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Glenrock for the Mormon Canyon Road Reconstruction and Pathway Project.
• Approved the Certificate of Substantial Completion from Caspar Building Systems for the Road and Bridge Main Shop and Office as of January 14, 2021.
• Appointed Dave Pellatz to the Converse County Planning and Zoning Commission for a 3-year term (April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2024).
• Approved changes to the county employee health insurance: switch to Cigna as administrator, continue VSP for vision, change dental to a Delta Dental self-funded plan, continue Benefit Administrators for COBRA, fund at Cigna's maximum, and use Blue Cross Blue Shield for run-out claims.
• Accepted the final 2020 Financial Report for Converse County as presented.

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Joint Powers Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive updates from advisory and communications committees, and discuss IT and elliptical repairs. The board will also set the next meeting date and may enter an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2021
• Approval of bills and invoices for communications and operations
• Reports from advisory committee, communications manager, CAD manager, and IT
• Discussion of elliptical repairs/replacement
• Possible executive session on personnel per W.S. 16-4-405

The Converse County Joint Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved the February operations invoices and January communications invoices, and directed the IT director to order two spare control boards for the Identicard system at an estimated $680 each. The board also discussed ongoing FLEX system issues, staffing updates, and directed staff to investigate fitness equipment options and seek a service plan for the exercise room. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February Joint Justice Center operations invoices
• Approved January Joint Communications invoices
• Directed ordering two spare Identicard control boards at ~$680 each
• Directed investigation of fitness equipment and service plan for exercise room

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates, review the CCJJC Phase 2 cost estimate, and take action on resolutions, agreements, and permits. Key items include finalizing CARES Act charitable relief grant distributions before the March 1 encumbrance deadline, awarding a janitorial contract, and reviewing a draft MOU for the county fair. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes and warrants.

• Final allocations of CARES Act Charitable Relief Grant Funds; deadline to encumber funds is March 1, 2021
• Bid award for Converse County Janitorial Contract
• Memorandum of Understanding for Converse County Fair Annual Operating Plan (draft in legal review)
• CCJJC Phase 2 cost estimate review with GSG Architecture and Reilly Johnson Architecture
• Road & Bridge and Public Health department updates

The Converse County Commissioners approved the distribution of remaining Community Charitable Relief Grant funds totaling $294,436.61 to eight local organizations, including ABATE, Converse Hope Center, and Solutions for Life. They also approved a janitorial agreement, a fair operating MOU, and monthly reports, and authorized the assessor to fill a vacancy.

• Approved $294,436.61 in Community Charitable Relief Grants to 8 organizations
• Approved Janitorial Agreement with Leslie Weidenhamer at $5,160/month
• Authorized County Assessor to fill vacant position
• Approved one-year MOU with UW Extension and Fair Board for fair operations
• Approved monthly reports: Public Health $4,334.71, Sheriff $1,576.19
• Approved minutes of Feb 2, 3, and 10 meetings

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission will reconvene for a regular meeting on February 3, 2021, to discuss legislative updates, review county business with elected officials, and hold public hearings for the Sage Park and K&J minor subdivisions. They will also discuss the BNSF Irvine Spur Bridge, consider a major land division for Western Vista Estates, and handle general county business including warrants and reports. Action items include change orders for the Road & Bridge Facility and a revised lease agreement for Central Wyoming Motor Sports.

• Public hearing: Sage Park Minor Subdivision
• Public hearing: K&J Minor Subdivision
• Discussion: BNSF Irvine Spur Bridge
• Western Vista Estates - Major Land Division
• Change Orders 6, 7 & 8 for Converse County Road & Bridge Facility

The Converse County Commissioners approved over $1.9 million in warrants, three change orders for the Road & Bridge Facility, two minor subdivisions, and a major land division. They also authorized filling two new Detention positions and signed a letter opposing a National Historic Trails Designation for the Bozeman Trail.

• Approved warrants totaling $1,921,954.02 (commissioners abstained on warrants to themselves)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for Road & Bridge Facility ($33,801.00, total project $5,524,346.00)
• Approved Change Order No. 7 for steel hose reels ($1,444.00, total project $5,525,790.00)
• Approved Change Order No. 8 for air drops and suction ports ($1,209.00, total project $5,526,999.00)
• Approved revised lease agreement with Central Wyoming Motorsports for 2021 season
• Approved Sage Park Minor Subdivision (5 lots, 24.33 acres) with condition that covenants be recorded
• Approved K&J Minor Subdivision (1 lot, 22.69 acres)
• Approved Western Vista Estates North LLC major land division (188 acres)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting with department updates and several discussion items. The agenda includes a review of the new annual agreement and monthly form for the county employee group insurance participating board. The Sheriff's Department will also discuss detention overtime, oversize permits, and abandoned mobile homes.

• Review of new annual agreement and monthly form for employee group insurance
• Discussion of Detention Overtime, Oversize Permits, and Abandoned Mobile Homes by Sheriff's Department
• ACT Work Ready Community update from Yellow Horse Consulting
• Department updates from Maintenance, IT, Special Projects, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, and Road & Bridge

The Converse County Commissioners approved two minor subdivisions (Sage Park and K&J) and a major land division (Western Vista Estates North, LLC) after public hearings. They also approved three change orders for the Road & Bridge Facility, a revised lease with Central Wyoming Motorsports, and payroll changes for Sheriff Department employees. The board authorized filling two new Detention positions and discussed but did not decide on the Irvine Spur Road Bridge.

• Approved Sage Park Minor Subdivision (5-lot) with condition to record covenants (unanimous)
• Approved K&J Minor Subdivision (1-lot) (unanimous)
• Approved Western Vista Estates North LLC major land division (188 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for Road & Bridge Facility ($33,801, total $5,524,346)
• Approved Change Order No. 7 for Road & Bridge Facility ($1,444, total $5,525,790)
• Approved Change Order No. 8 for Road & Bridge Facility ($1,209, total $5,526,999)
• Approved revised lease agreement with Central Wyoming Motorsports for 2021 season
• Authorized Detention to fill two new positions immediately

Joint Justice Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Joint Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved two service contracts: one with DroneKingUAS, LLC for mapping services at $80/hour through June 30, 2021, and another with VoiceProducts Service, LLC for technical support of recording equipment at $1,767/year from March 30, 2021 to March 29, 2022. The board also directed the Sheriff to draft a policy for restricted areas around the Justice Center and to evaluate sign locations, while deciding against security fencing. Officers were re-elected for 2021, and routine invoices and prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved DroneKingUAS, LLC service agreement at $80/hour for mapping services (unanimous)
• Approved VoiceProducts Service, LLC contract at $1,767/year for recording equipment support (unanimous)
• Directed Sheriff to draft restricted-area policy and evaluate sign locations
• Re-elected Rick Grant as Chairman, René Kemper as Vice-Chair, Ron McNare as Secretary/Treasurer
• Approved December 2020 meeting minutes
• Approved December Joint Communications invoices
• Approved January Public Safety Software invoice
• Approved January Joint Justice Center operations invoices

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to hear department updates, consider a draft raceway lease agreement, and decide on allocating remaining community charitable relief program funds. The agenda also includes road permits, a fiber project update, and a possible executive session on litigation.

• Draft 2021 Raceway Lease Agreement with County-CWM Summer Series
• Allocation of remaining Community Charitable Relief Program funds
• County road permits requested by Sheriff Clint Becker
• Douglas Fiber Project update from Short Powerline Service
• Discussion of walking path by Converse County Tourism Board

The Converse County Commissioners approved an amended Raceway Lease Agreement with Central WY Motorsports for June 1 to Sept. 30, 2021, and ratified the WY DEQ permit for CCJJC Phase 2 construction. They also approved monthly reports for Public Health and Sheriff, and agreed to provide gravel to the Rural Fire Hall. No votes were recorded for these actions, but all motions carried.

• Approved amended Raceway Lease Agreement with Central WY Motorsports (June 1-Sept 30, 2021)
• Ratified WY DEQ permit for CCJJC Phase 2 construction (sewage systems and public water supplies)
• Approved monthly reports: Public Health $22,943.59; Sheriff $1,408.12
• Agreed to provide one belly dump of gravel at Rural Fire Hall on Esterbrook Road
• Approved minutes of January 5 and 6, 2021 regular meeting

County Planning and Zoning Board

The Converse County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet via Zoom to review two minor subdivision requests: a new application from K&J and an update on the Sage Park subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from the November 17, 2020 meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• K&J Minor Subdivision — new business
• Sage Park Minor Subdivision — old business
• Approval of November 17, 2020 meeting minutes

Municipal & County Joint Powers Board

The Converse County Municipal and County Joint Powers Board will hold a regular meeting to review updates from the Fire Suppression Authority, including its annual financial and compliance audit and a report to the State Auditor, and to ratify a Motorola equipment purchase for E-911. The board will also hear updates from other entities, including the Public Health Department, Tourism Promotion Board, Joint Justice Center, and CARES Act funding. Additionally, the board will elect officers for the term January 20, 2021 through January 19, 2022.

• Fire Suppression Authority annual financial and compliance audit
• F-32 report to State Auditor
• Ratify Motorola equipment purchase for E-911
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer
• Updates on CARES Act funding

The board ratified an agreement with Motorola Solutions for a SIP interface for the Glenrock Police Department at $5,428.67, funded by E-911 funds. Officers were elected for the coming year, and updates were given on COVID vaccination, tourism, and the Joint Justice Center project, but no construction decision was made.

• Ratified Motorola Solutions SIP interface agreement for Glenrock PD ($5,428.67)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2020
• Elected Tony Lehner as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Bruce Roumell as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Kim Pexton as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to handle routine county business, including designating the official county depository and newspaper for 2021, and approving several agreements with state and federal agencies. They will also review a list of community charitable relief program funds. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Designate Converse County Bank as official depository for 2021
• Designate Douglas Budget as official newspaper for 2021
• Amended cooperative agreement with WYDOT, City of Douglas for urban systems
• MOU with Wyoming Dept. of Health for COVID testing
• Temporary water use agreements with State Engineer and Bureau of Reclamation

County Commissioners

The Converse County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from December 2020 meetings, monthly warrants, reports, and tax refunds. They will also receive updates from several county departments, including Maintenance, IT, Special Projects, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, and Road & Bridge. A retirement for Search & Rescue is on the agenda, requested by the Sheriff.

• Approval of minutes from Dec. 15, 2020 regular meeting and Dec. 28, 2020 special meeting
• Monthly warrants, reports, tax refunds & cancellations, void warrants
• Search & Rescue retirement requested by Sheriff Clint Becker
• Department updates: Maintenance, IT, Special Projects, Emergency Management, County Surveyor, Road & Bridge