Converse County public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board approved over $3.6 million in warrants and authorized the Boxelder Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1. They also approved a mining letter for Black Hills Lignite and a gas line bore permit. Personnel changes were made to Public Health staffing.
- Approved warrants in the amount of $3,601,223.87
- Approved Sampson Construction Change Order No. 12 for a $48,000 credit to the County
- Approved Notice to Proceed for Oftedal Construction Inc. for Boxelder Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1
- Approved letter for Wyoming DEQ regarding Black Hills Lignite, LLC leonardite surface mining
- Approved renewal application for Blessings Pet Lodge and Grooming through September 24, 2025
- Approved drug testing services agreement with Alcohol & Drug Testing Services LLC
- Approved combining two part-time Public Health positions into one temporary full-time position
- Approved bore permit for Black Hills Wyoming Gas LLC for a gas line under CR29/Inez Road
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved over $3.6 million in warrants and authorized the Boxelder Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1. Other actions included approving a mining permit letter for Black Hills Lignite and a drug testing services agreement.
- Approved warrants in the amount of $3,601,223.87
- Approved Sampson Construction Change Order No. 12 for a $48,000 credit to the County
- Approved Notice to Proceed for Oftedal Construction Inc. for Boxelder Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1
- Approved letter for Wyoming DEQ regarding Black Hills Lignite, LLC leonardite surface mining (Permit 585, Amendment 9)
- Approved renewal application for Blessings Pet Lodge and Grooming through September 24, 2025
- Approved drug testing services agreement with Alcohol & Drug Testing Services LLC
- Approved combining two part-time Public Health positions into one temporary full-time position through 2025
- Approved bore permit for Black Hills Wyoming Gas LLC for a gas line under CR29/Inez Road
Joint Justice Joint Powers Board
The Converse County Justice Center Joint Powers Board approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023, meeting. The board also approved the July communications invoices and August operations invoices. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved July 20, 2023, meeting minutes (All Aye)
- Approved July Communications invoices (All Aye)
- Approved August Operations invoices (All Aye)
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several road maintenance contracts, a dog kennel license, and budget amendments. They also authorized the City of Douglas to use county land for temporary semi-truck parking.
- Approved FY2023 budget amendments totaling $119,128.00
- Authorized City of Douglas to use John Lambert Subdivision for temporary semi-truck parking
- Approved $10.00/ton contract with Upslope Aggregates, LLC for 50,000 tons of gravel (Brose pit)
- Approved $10.00/ton contract with Upslope Aggregates, LLC for 60,000 tons of gravel (Buckshot Pit)
- Approved dog kennel license for Tim and Judy Momorak (up to 10 dogs) until August 2025
- Approved CCJJC Phase 2 Change Order No. 11 for $10,846.00
- Authorized transition of temporary part-time Administrative Assistant position to half-time
- Appointed Artie Schubert as viewer for CR 4/Poison Lake Road vacation petition
County Planning and Zoning Board
The Board reviewed the Dutchman Renewable Power Project application and identified numerous deficiencies regarding mapping, notifications, and emergency planning. Action on the application was tabled until the next regular meeting due to incompleteness.
- Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (all aye)
- Tabled Dutchman Solar application until the next regular meeting (all aye)