Goshen County, Wyoming

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will consider accepting reports from various departments, including the Clerk of Court, Road and Bridge, and Assessor. The board will also vote on approving two subdivisions and renewing an insurance policy for Burns.

• Approve Scott Subdivision
• Approve Bigs Subdivision
• Accept Clerk of Court report
• Approve Burns to renew Insurance policy
• Accept Grant Writer report

The commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-13 to accept a grant from the American Library Association and Resolution 2026-14 to accept a grant from the Office of State Lands & Investments. They also continued Burns Insurance as the county carrier with a 3% deductible for FY 2026‑27, closed the unused Clerk Trust account and moved its balance to the General Fund, and approved the Bigs Subdivision project. Additional reports from Road & Bridge, the County Clerk, and Public Health were accepted.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-13 accepting American Library Association grant (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-14 accepting Office of State Lands & Investments grant (passed)
• Approved Bigs Subdivision project (passed)
• Continued Burns Insurance as county carrier with 3% deductible for FY 2026‑27 (passed)
• Closed Clerk Trust account and transferred balance to General Fund (passed)
• Accepted Road & Bridge department reports (passed)
• Accepted County Clerk’s warrant, payroll, and payroll liabilities reports (passed)
• Accepted Public Health report (passed)

Planning Commission

The Goshen County Planning and Zoning Commission will review the Courtyard Estates Subdivision preliminary plan and the Scott Addition second filing final plan. The commission will also discuss large‑acreage subdivisions under SS 18‑5‑316, receive a planning office update, and hold a work session.

• Courtyard Estates Subdivision preliminary review
• Scott Addition 2nd filing final review
• Discussion of SS 18‑5‑316 large acreage subdivisions
• Planning office update
• Work session

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will accept a series of departmental reports, including the Sheriff, Clerk, Road and Bridge, Treasurer, and Library reports. After the reports, the commission will discuss new business items: Burns Insurance and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes a public comment period and the possibility of an executive session.

• Accept County Sheriff report
• Accept County Clerk report
• Accept Road and Bridge report
• New Business: Burns Insurance
• New Business: Budget Amendment

The Board approved various department budget amendments to account for unanticipated expenses and income. Other actions included approving monthly reports from the Sheriff's Office, Treasurer, and Clerk.

• Approved revised agenda and June 2nd minutes
• Approved Sheriff's Office and Commissary earning reports
• Approved Treasurer's report
• Accepted Clerk's report and updated Warrant Report
• Accepted library report
• Accepted Fair report
• Approved $15,000 budget amendment for Fair
• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for Fairgrounds

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will review the Riverview Subdivision proposal as old business. New business includes discussion of wind damage to Donald Hill's roof. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a public comment period.

• Old Business: Presentation and approval of Riverview Subdivision
• New Business: Discussion of wind damage to Donald Hill's roof
• Departmental reports from Clerk of Court, County Clerk, and others
• Public comment session
• Executive session (closed portion)

The Board approved the appointment of Karna Stoddard as the permanent County Planner, filling the planning staff position. The Board also approved the Road & Bridge reports, the County Clerk’s payroll and warrant reports, and the Emergency Management and Public Health reports. The Riverview Subdivision approval was tabled pending water‑rights transfer.

• Approved appointment of Karna Stoddard as permanent County Planner (motion passed)
• Approved Road & Bridge reports (motion passed)
• Approved County Clerk’s payroll, warrant and earnings reports (motion passed)
• Approved Emergency Management reports (motion passed)
• Approved Public Health report (motion passed)
• Tabled Riverview Subdivision approval pending water‑rights transfer

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. It voted to review state statute 18-5-316, to accept the final plat for Courtyard Estates and Bigs Subdivisions, and to accept the White‑Eaton Subdivision preliminary sketch for final development. All three motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Reviewed statute 18-5-316 (3‑0)
• Accepted Courtyard Estates and Bigs Subdivisions final plat (3‑0)
• Accepted White‑Eaton Subdivision preliminary sketch to proceed to final (3‑0)

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will review departmental reports before addressing new business. Items include a budget amendment, a drought declaration, a resolution on officials' salaries, a resolution to appoint a special prosecutor, and a discussion of the FE Warren Missile Sentinel Project presented by Mr. Green. An executive session on debt collection is also scheduled.

• Budget Amendment
• Resolution 2026-09 Drought Declaration
• Resolution 2026-10 Officials' Salaries
• Resolution 2026-11 Appoint Special Prosecutor
• Mr. Green, FE Warren Missile Sentinel Project

The commissioners approved a drought emergency declaration and accepted a $38,549 emergency‑management grant. They also appointed a special prosecutor, set county officer salaries, and approved budget amendments that add $201,800 in expenses with matching revenue. Additional reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Clerk, and Extension Office were accepted, and the agenda and minutes were approved.

• Adopted Drought Declaration (Resolution 2026‑09)
• Accepted Emergency Management Preparedness Grant of $38,549 (Resolution 2026‑12)
• Appointed a Special Prosecutor (Resolution 2026‑11)
• Approved budget amendments adding $201,800 in expenses with matching revenue
• Adopted county officer salary resolution (Resolution 2026‑10)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office and Commissary earnings report for April ($1,875.00 and $1,885.09)
• Accepted Clerk’s Report and updated Warrant Report
• Accepted Extension Office report

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will review departmental reports and discuss Eastern Wyoming College. The meeting includes an executive session to establish salaries for elected officials.

• Executive session to establish elected salaries
• Discussion regarding Eastern Wyoming College
• Resolution to establish polling places
• Review of Clerk of Court earnings report
• Review of County Clerk warrant and payroll reports

The Board adopted Resolution 2026-08 establishing voting precincts for the 2026 election. It also approved the election pay scale and the use of DS200 tabulators for ballot counting. Several expense bills were approved, and reports from the District Court Clerk, Road & Bridge, Emergency Management, and Public Health were accepted.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-08 establishing voting precincts (passed)
• Approved election pay scale for judges and staff (passed)
• Approved DS200 tabulators for elections (passed)
• Approved District Court Clerk earnings report (passed)
• Approved Road & Bridge reports (passed)
• Approved Emergency Management reports (passed)
• Approved Public Health report (passed)
• Approved listed expense bills (passed)

County Commissioners

The County Commission will review departmental reports and discuss the Go Goshen-Summer Concert Series. The body is also scheduled to discuss Wyoming Child and Family Development.

• Go Goshen-Summer Concert Series
• Wyoming Child and Family Development
• County Sheriff earnings and commissary reports

The board approved the revised agenda and minutes, accepted several agency reports, and approved the Fair Grounds Report. They voted to approve the partnership with Go Goshen for the summer concert series and to continue the $1,500 match funding for Wyoming Child & Family Development. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved revised agenda and April 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Commissary Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Clerk’s updated Warrant Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Library Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Extension Office Report (unanimous)
• Approved Fair Grounds Report (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with Go Goshen for summer concert series (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 match funding for Wyoming Child & Family Development (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Goshen County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider final and preliminary plans for three subdivisions. The commission will also review section SS 18-5-316.

• Courtyard Estates Subdivision Final Plat
• Bigs Subdivision Final Plat
• White-Eaton Subdivision Preliminary Plan and Sketch
• Review of SS 18-5-316

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will review departmental reports and discuss tax-related old business. New business items include a resolution for Banner Health, Semper Fi Counseling, Inc., and a mural proposal from Renita Glasoe.

• Banner Health Resolution
• Semper Fi Counseling, Inc.
• Renita Glasoe-Mural Proposal
• Tax conversation

The board approved the revised agenda and March 17 minutes, and accepted several departmental reports including the District Court earnings, Grant Writer activity, and Road & Bridge updates. They approved the County Clerk's earnings, warrant and payroll reports and authorized payment of listed bills totaling $825,980.79. The commissioners also adopted Resolution 2026-07 to implement a fire ban and Resolution 2026-06 to refinance a hospital bond.

• Approved revised agenda and March 17 minutes (passed)
• Accepted District Court earnings report (passed)
• Accepted County Grant Writer monthly report (passed)
• Accepted Road & Bridge reports (passed)
• Approved County Clerk earnings, warrant, and payroll reports (passed)
• Approved payment of listed bills totaling $825,980.79 (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-07 Fire Ban (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 Hospital bond refinancing (passed)

Planning Commission

The Goshen County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two final subdivision plats—Courtyard Estates and Bigs—and a preliminary plan and sketch for the White‑Eaton subdivision. These items are listed under New Business for discussion. No other agenda items involve decisions beyond routine matters.

• Courtyard Estates Subdivision – Final Plat
• Bigs Subdivision – Final Plat
• White‑Eaton Subdivision – Preliminary Plan and Sketch

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will meet to review departmental reports and consider a new sales and use tax. This tax is proposed to fund county infrastructure projects.

• Proposed sales and use tax for infrastructure projects
• County Assessor reduction order
• County Clerk updated warrant report

The board approved the revised agenda and the March 3 minutes. They accepted the Sheriff’s Commissary report, the Clerk’s warrant report, the library report, the Extension Office report, the Assessor’s reduction order, and the Fair Grounds Maintenance report. The commissioners discussed a possible countywide sales‑tax increase for infrastructure, but no action was taken.

• Approved revised agenda and March 3 minutes
• Approved Sheriff’s Commissary report
• Accepted Clerk’s updated warrant report
• Accepted library report
• Accepted Extension Office report
• Accepted Assessor’s reduction order ($3,939.04)
• Approved Fair Grounds Maintenance report

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will convene to accept reports from various departments, including the Clerk of Court, Treasurer, and Assessor, and will consider adding items to the agenda.

• Accept Clerk of Court report: earnings report
• Accept County Clerk report: warrant, earnings, and payroll reports
• Accept Grant Writer report: resolution
• Accept Maintenance Supervisor report
• Accept UW Extension Report

The commissioners approved several departmental reports, including the District Court earnings, Grant Writer resolution for High‑Risk Road Program funds, Road & Bridge, County Clerk, Emergency Management and Public Health reports. They also approved a 2‑year cleaning services contract with Kleen Sweep LLC at $4,333.33 per month for multiple county facilities. The meeting included discussion of a vacant Planning Commission seat and an executive session.

• Approved revised agenda and February 17 minutes
• Accepted District Court earnings report ($3,617.20)
• Accepted Grant Writer report and Resolution 2026‑05 authorizing High‑Risk Road Program funds
• Accepted Road & Bridge report
• Accepted County Clerk reports and payroll warrants
• Approved Emergency Management reports
• Approved Public Health report
• Approved 2‑year cleaning contract with Kleen Sweep LLC ($4,333.33/month)

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct its regular meeting, approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026 session, hear a report from the County Commissioner representative, and review two subdivision preliminary plans—Courtyard Estates and Bigs. The commission will also consider a handout from Tom Feeser, receive an update on permit fees, and get a planning office information update.

• Approve minutes from the 01‑21‑2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Consider handout from Tom Feeser to commission members
• Presentation of Subdivision Preliminary Plan for Courtyard Estates
• Presentation of Subdivision Preliminary Plan for Bigs Subdivision
• Permit fee update

The commission voted to postpone agenda item 5 (handout from Tom Feezer) and agenda item 8 (permit fee update) until the March meeting. It also approved the preliminary plan sketches for the Courtyard Estates and Bigs subdivisions. All four motions were carried.

• Postponed agenda item 5 (handout from Tom Feezer) to March meeting (motion carried)
• Postponed agenda item 8 (permit fee update) to March meeting (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plan/sketch for Courtyard Estates subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plan/sketch for Bigs subdivision (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will review departmental reports and hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license. The meeting also includes a review of the Assessor's reduction order.

• Liquor License Hearing
• Assessor report: Reduction order
• County Clerk updated warrant report

The board approved the revised agenda and minutes from the February 3 meeting. They accepted reports from the Sheriff's Commissary, Treasurer, Clerk, Library Board, Extension Office, and Assessor. Lori Schafer was appointed to the Fair Board. The commissioners approved the listed retail liquor license renewals.

• Approved revised agenda and February 3 minutes
• Approved Sheriff's Commissary report
• Accepted Treasurer's report (numbers noted as estimates)
• Accepted Clerk's updated warrant report
• Accepted Library Board report
• Accepted Extension Office report
• Accepted Assessor's report and reduction orders
• Approved liquor license renewals for 307 Horse Racing, LLC; J & J Enterprises 4, LLC; Emporium at Hawk Springs LLC; and Western Cooperative Company

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will consider an old‑business resolution to put a Senior Citizen District question on the primary ballot. New business includes presentations by Josh Dorrel of the Wyoming Business Council and the Niobrara County School Board, as well as Fair Board position interviews. The meeting also includes departmental reports, a public comment period, and an executive‑session discussion on setting salaries.

• Resolution to place the Senior Citizen District question on the Primary ballot (old business)
• Presentation by Josh Dorrel, Wyoming Business Council (new business)
• Presentation by Niobrara County School Board (new business)
• Fair Board position interviews (new business)
• Executive session: setting salaries discussion

The commissioners adopted a resolution to place a Senior Service District on the August primary ballot. They approved the January earnings report, the Road & Bridge report, and the Clerk's financial reports. Multiple expense bills were approved, and Lori Schafer was selected for the vacant Fair Board seat. Emergency Manager and Public Health reports were also approved.

• Adopted revised agenda and minutes (passed)
• Accepted January earnings report of $3,237.50 (passed)
• Accepted Road & Bridge report (passed)
• Accepted Clerk's earnings, warrant, payroll and bond reports (passed)
• Approved numerous expense bills (e.g., payroll, supplies, utilities) (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-04 to place Senior Service District on August primary ballot (passed)
• Selected Lori Schafer for vacant Fair Board position (passed)
• Approved Emergency Manager and Public Health reports (passed)

Planning Commission

The Goshen County Planning and Zoning Commission will determine quorum, approve the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting, and hear public comments. The commission will also receive a report from the County Commissioner Representative, a handout from Tom Feeser, and an informational update from the Planning Office. A work session may be held if needed before the meeting adjourns.

• Call to order and determination of quorum
• Approval of minutes from the 12‑17‑2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Public comment period
• Report from County Commissioner Representative
• Handout from Tom Feeser to commission members

County Commissioners

The board approved the revised agenda and the minutes from the Jan 6 meeting. They accepted the Sheriff’s earnings report, the County Clerk’s warrant report, the library report, the Assessor’s $1,455.21 reduction order, and the Fairgrounds damage report. The Senior‑Citizen Service District resolution was tabled for February, and Ed Kimes announced his resignation.

• Approved revised agenda (motion passed)
• Approved Jan 6 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Sheriff’s earnings and commissary report (motion passed)
• Approved County Clerk’s warrant report (motion passed)
• Approved Library report (motion passed)
• Approved Assessor’s $1,455.21 reduction order (motion passed)
• Approved Fairgrounds damage report and fair dates (motion passed)
• Tabled Senior‑Citizen Service District resolution until February

County Commissioners

The Goshen County Commission will meet to review departmental reports, discuss the formation of a Senior Citizen Special District, and schedule a Zoom meeting with an auditor for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

• Accept Clerk of Court earnings report
• Accept Grant Writer resolutions 2026-01 and 2026-02
• Accept Maintenance Supervisor report
• Accept County Assessor report
• Senior Citizen Special District Formation vote

The board adopted two grant resolutions (2026-01 and 2026-02) for Wyoming Community Gas Grants, adopted three CRF agreements to fund grant matching, approved a resolution to transition library operations to county management, and approved warrants totaling $613,241.31. Commissioners also voted to place a Senior Citizen District question on the 2026 primary election ballot. All motions were moved, seconded and passed.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-01 (Wyoming Community Gas Grant for the Library) – passed
• Adopted Resolution 2026-02 (Wyoming Community Gas Grant for the Fair) – passed
• Adopted CRF Agreement 2501 for $32,759.00 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant match – passed
• Adopted CRF Agreement 2502 for $5,700.00 WRRSP/HRRRP project – passed
• Adopted CRF Agreement 2503 for $40,000.00 grant‑application preparation – passed
• Adopted Resolution 2026-03 to transition library operations to county management – passed
• Approved warrants for payment totaling $613,241.31 – passed
• Voted to place the Senior Citizen District question on the 2026 primary election ballot – passed