Sweetwater County public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment and updates to the 2015 Zoning Resolution. The board will also vote on road project awards and inmate housing agreements.
- Resolution 24-12-ZO-01 to change zoning from Agriculture and Heavy Industrial to Heavy Industrial for MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, LLC
- Proposed language amendments to several sections of the 2015 Sweetwater County Zoning Resolution
- Award of the Nine Mile Road Project to Kilgore Companies, LLC dba Lewis & Lewis, Inc.
- Amendments to inmate housing agreements for Green River and Rock Springs
- Approval of the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment for the Event's Complex. The body will also discuss adding previously removed capital projects back into the current budget.
- Resolution 24-12-CL-01 to increase capital budget appropriation for the Event's Complex
- Award of the SWCO Detention Center RTU-AHU Replacement and Upgrade Project
- Acceptance of a Warranty Deed for a portion of CR#1176 Black Kettle Drive
- Resolution 24-12-EN-01 regarding CR#1176 Black Kettle Drive
- Request to fill a vacant position in the Human Resources Department
Board of County Commissioners
The Sweetwater County Board will vote on a resolution to raise the budget appropriation for SkyWest Airlines. Several staffing requests for the sheriff's office, maintenance custodial, and land‑use departments will be considered on the consent agenda. A resolution to place Kelly Road under county jurisdiction will be discussed, along with resolutions for an additional employee holiday and a one‑time incentive payment. The board will also review a capital purchase request for a wheel loader for the Events Complex.
- Resolution 24-11-CL-02 – Budget amendment to increase appropriation to SkyWest Airlines
- Requests to restaff positions in the Sheriff’s Office, Maintenance Custodial Department, and Land Use Department
- Resolution No. 24-11-EN-02 – Consider establishing Kelly Road as a county road
- Resolution #24-11-CC-01 – Authorize an additional official holiday for county employees in 2024
- Request approval for capital purchase of a wheel loader for the Events Complex
Board of County Commissioners
The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve budget amendments, a consent agenda of routine items, and several contracts including library construction projects and a road easement. The meeting includes public hearings and executive sessions.
- Public hearing on budget amendments
- Approval of FY 2025 Human Service Agreements
- Award of contracts for Sweetwater County Library projects
- Acceptance of quitclaim deeds for road right-of-ways
- Ratification of Community Services Block Grant contracts
Board of County Commissioners
The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on several planning and zoning matters, including a variance to reduce the minimum Rural Residential lot size and a map amendment that would reclassify land from Agriculture to Rural Residential for the Terry Subdivision. The board will also hear a conditional use permit request for a 39.6‑acre gravel quarry on State of Wyoming property and an amendment to the Public Safety Impact Fund for capital expenditures. Additional items include the acceptance of a bulletproof‑vest grant and routine consent‑agenda approvals.
- Resolution 24-10-ZO-01 – variance to change minimum Rural Residential lot size from 5 acres to 4 acres (Raymond Terry)
- Resolution 24-10-ZO-02 – zoning map amendment to change land from Agriculture (A) to Rural Residential (RR) (Raymond Terry)
- Resolution 24-10-ZO-04 – conditional use permit for a 39.6‑acre gravel quarry on State of Wyoming property
- Resolution 25-10-CL-01 – amendment to the Public Safety Impact Fund for capital expenditures
- Acceptance of the 2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award
Board of County Commissioners
The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners will approve routine items such as recent meeting minutes and voucher listings. They will also discuss a funding agreement with the Wyoming Energy Authority for the Energy Roads Project, and review the award of an ARPA grant for the Southwest Counseling Home Project. Additional topics include a UW Extension memorandum of understanding and staffing requests for the sheriff’s office and county attorney’s office.
- Approve 9‑17‑24 and 9‑20‑24 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Approve County vouchers/warrants expenditure approval listings (EAL)
- Consider funding agreement with Wyoming Energy Authority for the Energy Roads Project
- Review award of ARPA Grant HHS‑1134 for the Southwest Counseling Home Project
- Discuss UW Extension memorandum of understanding
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will discuss and receive information about Sweetwater County's protest to the Rock Springs BLM Field Office Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Environmental Impact Statement. Commissioners may take action to approve the protest. The draft protest document will be posted on the county website before the meeting.
- Consider and potentially approve Sweetwater County’s protest of the Rock Springs BLM Resource Management Plan amendment (draft available online).
Board of County Commissioners
The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on budget amendments and a consent agenda, followed by presentations on library reports, patrol services, and a public works facility agreement.
- Public hearing on budget amendments for the County Assessor's Office
- Approval of Human Service Agreements for FY 2025
- Amendment to the Sweetwater County Public Works Combined Facility agreement
- Discussion on vacation of American Methanol Road
- Presentation on the Miracle League of Sweetwater County park utilization
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on zoning variances and a cell tower permit. The body will also review highway project updates from WYDOT and consider several intergovernmental agreements.
- Award of CMAR contract to Groathouse Construction for the Public Works Combined Facility Renovation
- Conditional use permit for a 120 ft. cell tower requested by SAC Wireless on behalf of Union Wireless
- Two zoning variances for Rio Verde requested by Penny Hensley
- 2024 Chip Seal Project Change Order #01
- MOU between the City of Rock Springs, Green River, and Sweetwater County for the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This includes a resolution to provide the income necessary to finance the budget for that fiscal year.
- FY 25 Budget Public Hearing
- Resolution to Provide Income Necessary to Finance Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing for a Wyoming Library Multi-Purpose Community Facility grant application. Commissioners will also consider awarding the 2024 County Road 1 Frost Heaves Project and a resolution to vacate County Road 124. The agenda includes board appointments and requests to fill staff vacancies.
- Public hearing for Wyoming Library Multi-Purpose Community Facility Grant Application
- Award of the 2024 County Road 1 Frost Heaves Project
- Resolution to vacate County Road 124 Eden East 2nd North
- Requests to fill vacancies in Road & Bridge and Detention departments
- Catering permit for Solvay Picnic
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding budget amendments for the Fire Marshall's payroll. The Board is also scheduled to conduct a public hearing and adoption process for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
- Public hearing for Resolution 24-06-CL-04 regarding Fire Marshall's Payroll Budget
- Public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget via resolution
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on budget amendments for the Events Complex, Treasurer, and Coroner. The meeting also includes reviews of several zoning applications and a proposed 3% salary increase for eligible county employees.
- Proposed 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for eligible county employees
- Zoning map amendment from Heavy Industrial to High Density Residential
- Conditional Use Permit for an 80 ft cell tower by SAC Wireless
- Budget amendments for the County Events Complex, Treasurer, and Coroner
- Funding agreement between the Wyoming Energy Authority and the Commission
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several infrastructure and service agreements. This includes a road maintenance plan with the US Forest Service and a memorandum of understanding with WYDOT for the Highway 530 Plant Site. The board will also review FY25 service agreements for Southwest Counseling Service.
- Annual Road Maintenance Plan and Agreement with US Forest Service
- MOU with WYDOT for use of the Highway 530 Plant Site at Milepost 19
- FY25 Treatment Agreement with Southwest Counseling Service
- FY25 Crisis Intervention and Sub-Acute Agreement for Southwest Counseling Service
- Closure of Clerk's Office on August 20, 2024, for the Primary Election
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding budget amendments for employee benefits and language changes to the 2015 Zoning Resolution. The agenda also includes resolutions for airport grants and loans, a request to vacate part of County Road 90, and reviews of various staffing requests.
- Public hearing on budget amendments for employee benefits
- Proposed language updates to the Sweetwater County Zoning Resolution
- Resolution to vacate a portion of County Road 90 (American Methanol Road)
- Grant and loan resolutions for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
- Requests to fill vacant positions in the Sheriff's Office, County Clerk, and Parks & Recreation
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider budget amendments for the County Coroner and Risk Management. The agenda also includes awarding the 2024 Chip Seal Project and reviewing a change order for Lagoon Road reconstruction. Other items include discussions on staffing requests and FY2025 capital funding.
- Award of the 2024 Chip Seal Project on various county roads
- Change Order #2 to the Lagoon Road Reconstruction Project
- Budget amendments for County Coroner and Risk Management
- Resolution regarding camping within Pioneer Trails Park
- Notice of intent to vacate County Road 124
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several zoning requests, including permits for fireworks and cell towers. They will also consider various infrastructure contracts, grant applications, and land use amendments. Additionally, the board will discuss funding for the Farson Senior Citizen Center.
- Zoning map amendments from Agriculture to Mineral Development for Pacific Soda LLC
- Conditional Use Permit for fireworks requested by Sky Thunder LLC
- Contract for architectural services for SWCO Libraries multi-purpose rooms
- Resolution designating certain county roads open to off-highway vehicle travel
- Award of the FY2024 CMAQ Dust Control Project
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a federal grant application for McKinnon Road. Other items include contracts for detention center upgrades and inmate medical services.
- Wyoming Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Grant Application for Sweetwater County Road #1
- Contract for design of the 2024 RTU-AHU Detention Center Replacement and Upgrade Project
- Sweetwater County Detention Center Inmate Medical Services Contract
- Resolution to vacate a portion of County Road 90 (American Methanol Road)
- Public Defender's Budget Amendment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review financial documents. The agenda includes consideration and potential action regarding the McGee, Hearne, & Paiz Audit Report.
- Consideration of the McGee, Hearne, & Paiz Audit Report
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding user fees for the Trap and 5 Stand. Discussion items include the Dry Creek Trona Project overview and the use of proceeds from the sale of the Green River Youth Home. Several Memorandums of Understanding are also scheduled for review.
- Resolution to establish user fees for the Trap and 5 Stand
- MOU for Impact Assistant Funds for Project West
- Presentation on the Dry Creek Trona Project by Pacific Soda, LLC
- Resolution for 307 Horse Racing, Inc. to conduct pari-mutuel wagering
- Discussion of the Green River Courthouse sewer line
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the renewal of 2024-2025 liquor licenses. Commissioners will also consider a resolution to vacate County Road 124 - Eden East 2nd North and review an MOU with the Rock Springs Avengers Soccer Club.
- Public hearing for 2024-2025 liquor license renewals
- Resolution to consider vacating County Road 124 - Eden East 2nd North
- MOU between Rock Springs Avengers Soccer Club and Sweetwater County
- Request to re-staff a vacant position in the Road & Bridge Department
- Letter of interest to Industrial Siting Division for Project West
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on budget amendments for the Clerk of District Court and updates to the 2015 Zoning Resolution. The agenda includes a contract to list the Green River Youth Home at 1580 Colorado Drive and reviews of bids for the Public Works Combined Facility. Commissioners will also discuss recruitment compensation for Sheriff's Office employees.
- Public hearing on Clerk of District Court budget amendments
- Public hearing on 2015 Zoning Resolution amendments
- Contract to list 1580 Colorado Drive (Green River Youth Home)
- Bid review for the Sweetwater County Public Works Combined Facility
- Recruitment compensation resolution for Sheriff's Office employees
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will review the 2023 annual tourism report and the 2024 Emergency Operations Plan. Commissioners will also discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget schedule.
- Resolution 24-02-CL-01 to authorize a Special Prosecutor
- Resolution to vacate a portion of County Road 90 (American Methanol Road)
- Request for sole source purchase of Promatic Trap Equipment
- Approval of the 2024 Sweetwater County Emergency Operations Plan
- Discussion of the FY 2024-2025 budget schedule
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several resolutions regarding road reassignments and public roadway vacancies. The agenda also includes discussions on seasonal hiring, user fees for the Sweetwater County Trap Club, and comments on the Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan.
- Resolution to reassign a BLM Right-of-Way Grant for CR#4-56 Lozier Ranch Road
- Resolution to vacate a public roadway and alleyway
- Notice of intent to establish user fees for the Sweetwater County Trap Club
- Agreement for office space in the Roosevelt Building between Ashley National Forest and SWCO
- Review of draft comments for the Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding budget amendments for facilities, land use, road, and bridge capital projects. The agenda also includes discussions on restaffing vacant positions in several departments and reviewing land management plans.
- Public hearing for Resolution 24-01-CL-01 regarding Facilities, Land Use and Road and Bridge Capital Projects budget amendments
- Request to restaff one position in the Custodial Department
- Request to restaff two positions in the Sheriff's Office
- Request to restaff one position in the Clerk's Office
- Review of Sweetwater County comments on the Draft Rock Springs Resource Management Plan