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Goshen County public meetings in 2021

22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 7, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to review county reports and discuss board seats

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive departmental reports, and discuss county business. Reports are scheduled from Road and Bridge, Clerk of Court, Assessor, County Clerk, and Emergency Manager, with no reports from Sheriff, Treasurer, or Library. The County Clerk's report includes discussion of the county calendar and board seats.

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✓ Decided: Goshen County approves $876,106.67 in November warrants and two subdivisions

The Goshen County Commission approved warrants totaling $876,106.67 for November, including payroll, equipment, and fire department expenses. The board also approved the Norton and Redding Subdivision final plats, the Clerk of District Court earnings report of $3,190.50, a tax reduction order of $0.98, the 2022 County Holiday Calendar, and monthly reports from the Road and Bridge, Fire Warden, Emergency Manager, and Library. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2022.

Tue Nov 16, 2021

County Commissioners

Goshen County Commissioners to review reports and library celebration

The Goshen County Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine departmental reports, including the Sheriff's commissary and earnings, Assessor's reduction orders, and Treasurer's warrants. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions listed, but includes a public comment period and a mention of attending a library celebration.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $10,734 grant for emergency communications repeater

The Goshen County Commission approved a $10,734 grant contract with the Wyoming Department of Homeland Security to replace an emergency communications repeater. Commissioner Burkart recused himself from the vote. The board also accepted the sheriff's commissary and earnings reports, approved tax reduction orders totaling $2,385.70, and approved Resolution 2021-09 appointing part-time magistrates for Circuit Court.

Tue Nov 2, 2021

County Commissioners

County commissioners to consider emergency preparedness grant contract

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive departmental reports, and consider a contract with the Wyoming Department of Health for an Emergency Preparedness Grant. The agenda includes routine reports and requests for credit cards and other administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Goshen County approves 7 subdivision plats and cancels partial fire ban

The Goshen County Board of Commissioners approved seven subdivision plats, including Autumn View Ridge, Cardinal Subdivision 2nd Filing, Vacation of Coney Acres Subdivision Part A, Docheff, John and Lisa Hood, Stricker (contingent on final paperwork), and Wilson. They also canceled the Partial Fire Ban, approved two homeland security grants ($65,000 for an EWC generator and $20,000 for sheriff's office communications), and a $100,000 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant. The board approved a credit card for Road and Bridge, accepted the Clerk of District Court earnings report of $3,102.50, and approved warrants totaling $797,396.03.

Tue Oct 5, 2021

County Commissioners

County commissioners to hold executive session on personnel

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive departmental reports, and hold an executive session regarding personnel. The agenda is mostly routine, with reports from several county offices and a proclamation for the library's 100th anniversary.

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✓ Decided: Goshen County approves $826K in warrants, $40,600 grant

The Goshen County Commission approved $826,444.08 in warrants, a $40,600 Homeland Security grant, and a library centennial proclamation. They also accepted reports from the Road & Bridge, Assessor, Clerk, Fire Warden, Emergency Manager, and Sheriff. The commission canceled its October 19 meeting and will meet in Lusk to appoint a replacement for resigned Representative Hans Hunt.

Tue Sep 21, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider closing street in Hawk Springs

The Goshen County Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine reports and approvals. They will consider a request to close a street in Hawk Springs and discuss abandoned vehicles. An executive session on personnel is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve new auditor, road closure, tax reductions

The Goshen County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including a road closure for a cornhole tournament, the sheriff's commissary report, tax reduction orders, the treasurer's report, and irrigation certificates. They also approved an engagement letter with a new auditing firm pending legal review, after the prior auditors resigned with short notice. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 9:20 am.

Tue Sep 7, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to review FY2021 audit draft and discuss oil/gas lease, Sixth Penny tax

The Goshen County Commission will consider routine departmental reports and then hear from GASB consultant Ron Russell on the FY2021 management report draft. They will also discuss a possible oil, gas, and mineral lease offer, a Sixth Penny tax discussion requested by the Lingle Mayor, and road information for a bike race.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $767K in warrants, $50K Sheep Creek road repair

The Goshen County Commission approved a $50,000 County Road Fund agreement for Sheep Creek Road repairs, accepted two final subdivision plats, and approved a $767,004.03 warrant list. They also approved a tax reduction order totaling $6,787.68 and a rebate of $318.81, and tabled a mineral lease offer pending legal review. No action was taken on a proposed 6th-penny tax for the 2022 ballot.

Tue Aug 17, 2021

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve street closure for Hawk Springs dance

The Goshen County Board of County Commissioners met and approved several routine items, including the sheriff's monthly earnings report, a towing voucher, the treasurer's and clerk's reports, and a request to close a street by the park in Hawk Springs for a street dance on August 28, 2021. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

Tue Aug 3, 2021

County Commissioners

County commissioners to consider tax levies, oil/gas lease, joint powers agreement

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve routine reports and consider several action items, including a resolution setting tax levies, a joint powers board agreement with Urban Systems, and a possible oil, gas, and mineral lease offer to the county. The agenda also includes departmental reports and public comment.

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✓ Decided: County approves $12,636 air quality grant application for road broom attachment

The Goshen County Commission approved Resolution 2021-07 to apply for a $12,636 federal grant through WYDOT's Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program for a broom attachment project, and authorized the Road Superintendent to sign all forms. They also approved a WYDOT signage grant application, accepted a final certificate for a striping grant, and approved the Road and Bridge report. The board approved Resolution 2021-05 establishing FY2022 tax levies, with all special districts at full capacity except cemetery districts, and approved over $833,000 in warrants for payment. The commission also approved an amended cooperative agreement with WYDOT and the City of Torrington for $119,187, and discussed a potential lease of county-owned mineral rights for oil exploration, seeking public input.

Tue Jul 20, 2021

County Commissioners

Goshen County commissioners to hold FY 2022 budget hearing and Board of Equalization session

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to review departmental reports, consider the FY 2022 budget resolution, and hold a Board of Equalization hearing. The agenda also includes a contract amendment with the Wyoming Department of Health for public health services.

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✓ Decided: Goshen County approves FY 2022 budget resolution

The Goshen County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2021-04, adopting the fiscal year 2022 budget and appropriating funds. The board also accepted monthly reports from the Sheriff, Treasurer, and Clerk, including the warrant and payroll liability reports. Two tax protests were withdrawn, and the board approved an amendment extending the Crisis Response Grant contract.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider MOU amendments, STIP presentation, extension salary

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive departmental reports, and discuss new business including MOU amendments for Public Health, a STIP presentation by WYDOT, and an MOU and salary agreement for the Extension 4H Coordinator. The agenda is largely routine, with no major public hearings or ordinances listed.

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✓ Decided: Goshen County approves three subdivision plats, $887,719 in warrants

The Goshen County Board of Commissioners approved final plats for the Alameda-Evans, Paules, and Vandel subdivisions, all upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. The board also approved the Road and Bridge report, the Clerk of District Court earnings report of $5,850.20, the Fire Warden's and Emergency Manager's reports, an MOU amendment with the Wyoming Department of Health, and permission to replace a public health nurse position. Warrants for payment totaling $887,719.06 were approved, along with MOUs with the University of Wyoming for extension services and a 4H Educator salary agreement.

Tue Jun 15, 2021

County Commissioners

Goshen County commissioners to weigh part-time IT hire, budget amendment

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive departmental reports, and discuss several items including a possible part-time IT position, an intergovernmental agreement extension, and a budget amendment hearing. The agenda also includes public comments on a pothole and junked vehicles.

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✓ Decided: County approves budget amendments, extends COVID MOU to Dec. 31

The Board approved a series of budget amendments for fiscal year 2020-2021, including $200,000 for the American Rescue Plan and $150,000 for road projects. It also approved an amendment extending the COVID Surveillance and Services MOU with the Wyoming Department of Health to 12-31-2021, and a $6,000 yearly rental agreement with the University of Wyoming SARE program. Monthly reports from the Sheriff, Treasurer, and County Clerk were accepted, and a payment on the striping contract was approved.

Tue Jun 1, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider Hawk Springs Park events, WIC contract, insurance renewal

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve routine reports, including the Road and Bridge report, Clerk of Court earnings, Assessor reduction order, and Clerk warrant report. They will also discuss new business, including Dennis Simmons' request regarding Hawk Springs Park and closing streets for two events, a WIC contract, renewing a policy with Burns Insurance, and appointing board positions.

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Tue May 18, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider closing Hawk Springs street for celebration

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive departmental reports, and discuss several items of new business. Residents will propose closing a Hawk Springs street for a celebration and discuss park improvements, including a fundraising idea for a sprinkler system. The commission will also consider a public health emergency preparedness grant contract.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $26,360 election software contract and $103,000 health preparedness deal

The Goshen County Board of County Commissioners approved routine reports and contracts, including a $26,360 annual maintenance and software agreement with Election Systems & Software LLC and a $103,000 Public Health Emergency Preparedness contract with the Wyoming Department of Health. The board also accepted the Sheriff's commissary report, the Treasurer's monthly report, the Clerk's updated warrant report, and two employee bonds. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 am.

Tue May 4, 2021

County Commissioners

Commission to consider climate crisis resolution and nuisance case

The Goshen County Commission will meet to consider a resolution regarding Presidential Executive Order 14008 on the climate crisis, hear a nuisance case involving Calvin and Isabel Hoy with their attorney, and award scholarships. The board will also accept departmental reports, including from Road and Bridge, Clerk of Court, and County Clerk.

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $674,459 in warrants and three subdivision plats

The Goshen County Board of County Commissioners approved the Road and Bridge report, including final plats for the Coon Subdivision and Bear Mountain Beef Subdivision (with Commissioner Cox recusing himself from the latter due to a conflict of interest). They also approved the Clerk of District Court earnings report of $4,194.76, the County Clerk's earnings report of $20,777.50, two employment bonds, and warrants totaling $674,459.44. Additionally, they passed Resolution 2021-03 expressing concern about Presidential Executive Order No. 14008, and awarded four scholarships.

Tue Apr 20, 2021

County Commissioners

County commissioners to hold budget amendment hearing

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive departmental reports, and hold a public hearing on a budget amendment. They will also hear public comments on a proposed resolution and a request to dissolve the Lingle Fire Joint Powers Board.

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✓ Decided: County approves $100K guardrail grant agreement with WYDOT

The Goshen County Commission approved a High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) grant agreement with WYDOT for guardrail installation, totaling $100,000 with a 10% county match. The board also accepted reports from the Sheriff, Treasurer, and County Clerk, and approved a budget amendment covering federal fire funds, CARES Act funds, and various expense adjustments. A proposed resolution denying blanket approval of gambling machines was discussed but not adopted, as state statute already requires individual site approval.

Tue Apr 6, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to reorganize duties, consider health officer contract

The Goshen County Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive departmental reports, and consider new business including the reorganization of commissioner duties and a contract for County Health Officer Kelly Beard. The agenda is largely routine, with most items being standard reports and approvals.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve two subdivision plats and opt out of ERAP administration

The Goshen County Commissioners approved the Stamm Subdivision 2nd Filing and James Subdivision plats, accepted the Road and Bridge report, and approved tax reduction orders totaling $1,425.21. They also voted to opt out of managing the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), allowing Goshen Help to administer the funds. The board approved the County Clerk's report, including warrants totaling $586,744.16, and re-elected John Ellis as Chairman and Cody Cox as Vice Chairman.

Tue Mar 16, 2021

County Commissioners

Goshen County Commissioners meeting on March 16, 2021

The meeting includes a liquor license hearing for Wyoming Ranch Foods LLC and updates from various county departments. The Sheriff's report will include a commissary report and a discussion regarding vehicles.

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✓ Decided: Goshen County approves liquor license for Wyoming Ranch Foods

The Goshen County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session and approved the revised agenda and minutes from the last meeting. They accepted the Sheriff's Commissary report and the County Clerk's updated warrant report. The board also approved a retail liquor license for off-premises sales for Wyoming Ranch Foods LLC at 127 W. 11th Avenue, Torrington, WY. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 9:32 am.

Tue Mar 2, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to appoint special prosecutor, approve coalition grant

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve routine departmental reports and handle new business. They will consider a resolution to appoint a special prosecutor for the County Attorney's Office and an MOU for a Comprehensive Community Coalition grant. Public comment includes a road discussion.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve two subdivision plats and $812,842 in warrants

The Goshen County Board of County Commissioners approved the FAF North and P & C Miller subdivision final plats, both with do-pass recommendations from the planning commission. They also approved Resolution 2021-02 appointing Bryan A. Skoric as special prosecutor, a memorandum of understanding with the Comprehensive Community Coalition, and a large batch of warrants totaling $812,842.37. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy changes or controversial decisions.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider road issues, WYDOT permits, and special prosecutor appointment

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive departmental reports, and discuss several items including a resident's road issue, WYDOT road use permits, updates from Goshen Help and Wyoming Downs, and the designation of a health insurance consultant. They will also consider ratifying Resolution 2021-01 to appoint a special prosecutor.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners award COVID contracts, charitable funds, insurance consultant

The Goshen County Commission approved COVID-19 response contracts totaling $238,575, awarded $282,963 in charitable relief funds, and selected Goshen Financial Strategies as the county's health insurance consultant. They also ratified a special prosecutor appointment and tabled a proposal on pari-mutuel betting machines.

Tue Feb 2, 2021

County Commissioners

County commissioners to consider public health contract and liquor license renewals

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve routine reports, consider a public health contract, and hold a hearing on liquor license renewals. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider Fair Board funding and sheriff's report

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to discuss routine departmental reports, including the sheriff's earnings report and Wyoming State Hospital placements, and to consider new business such as appointing board seats and a Fair Board request for $7,050 in operation and maintenance funds. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

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Tue Jan 5, 2021

County Commissioners

County Commissioners to discuss reallocating road and bridge budget funds

The Goshen County Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive departmental reports, and discuss reallocating some budgeted funds for the Road and Bridge department. The meeting is held via Zoom and includes public comment.

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