Sweetwater County public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on budget amendments for the County Clerk and Attorney's Office. The meeting also includes a notice of intent hearing regarding residential density zoning and a presentation on an election integrity proposal.
- Public hearing on budget amendments for the Attorney's Office and County Clerk
- Notice of intent hearing for higher density residential subdivision zoning
- Approval of the FY 2024 CMAQ Program Grant Agreement
- Presentation regarding an election integrity proposal
- Eden Saloon catering permit application
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several items including staff restaffing requests for the Detention Center, various grant contracts, and public works resolutions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding land use designations and a lease agreement for property on C Street.
- Restaffing two vacant Detention Officer positions
- Restaffing one vacant Registered Nurse position in the Detention Center
- Approval of Detention Center Food Services Contract
- Easement with Jarvie Ranch LLC for a portion of CR#13 - Washam Road
- Lease agreement for a portion of 731 "C" Street
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider public hearings regarding a liquor license transfer and two planning and zoning resolutions. The agenda also includes appointments to the Joint Travel & Tourism and Library boards, as well as updates on county capital projects.
- Public Hearing: Liquor License Transfer
- Resolution 23-11-ZO-01: Temporary Dwelling
- Resolution 23-11-ZO-02: Temporary Storage
- Change Order #2 to the 2023 Lighting Upgrade Project for Various County Buildings
- Joint Travel & Tourism Board Appointment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review updates on the Sublette Pronghorn Migration Corridor and several county staffing requests. The agenda also includes discussions regarding fiber construction in Farson-Eden and rental agreements with the City of Rock Springs.
- Update on Sublette Pronghorn Migration Corridor designation
- Agreement for fiber construction deviations in the Farson-Eden Area
- Acceptance of Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
- Approval of 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement
- Discussion regarding City of Rock Springs renting 430 Blair Ave
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners held public hearings for multiple zoning map amendments and a road variance. The Board also approved the final plat for the Double F Subdivision. Additionally, the Board reviewed county warrants including payroll and various service payments.
- Zoning amendment from CRS to R-2 requested by Kael Jasperson (Approved)
- Zoning amendment from R-2/SF to RR requested by Amanda D. Camphouse Allred (Approved)
- Variance for a 50-foot wide private access road (Approved)
- Final plat approval for Double F Subdivision (Approved)
- Approval of county warrants, including $1,621,016.37 in payroll
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several public hearings regarding zoning variances and map amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on human services agreements, inmate housing contracts, and county indigent burial procedures.
- Public hearing for commercial district size variance (Resolution 23-09-ZO-01)
- Public hearing for zoning map amendment from Agriculture to Commercial (Resolution 23-09-ZO-02)
- Public hearing for Chenoweth subdivision access road and well/septic variance (Resolution 23-09-ZO-03)
- Public hearing for Chenoweth lot size overlay amendment (Resolution 23-09-ZO-04)
- Approval of inmate housing contracts with Rock Springs and Green River
Board of County Commissioners
The Board discussed the BLM Resource Management Plan Draft and its potential impact on Little Mountain and local investments. Commissioners encouraged residents to attend upcoming public meetings in Lyman, Big Piney, and Rock Springs. The meeting also included the approval of county warrants and previous minutes.
- $532,802.55 payment to DeBernardi Construction Co Inc for reconstruction
- $135,481.74 payment to Convergeone Inc for wireless network
- $83,208.00 subscription to Darktrace Holdings Limited
- $16,376.66 budget allocation to SWCO Conservation District