Lincoln County, Wyoming

County Commissioners

The Commission is meeting to approve the FY 2026/2027 budget and the resolutions required to finance it. The body will also consider mill levies and assessments for special and irrigation districts.

• Approval of Lincoln County FY 2026/2027 Budget
• Approval of Special District Mill Levies and Assessments for FY 2026/2027
• Approval of Irrigation District Assessments for FY 2026/2027
• Annual Compensation Agreements with the University of Wyoming
• CDC Grant Agreement with the Wyoming Department of Health

Budget Hearing

The Lincoln County Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the budget for fiscal year 2026/2027. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public Hearing: Lincoln County Budget FY2026/2027

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The Lincoln County Commission will meet over two days to discuss administrative actions, airport grants, and EMS services. A significant portion of the agenda is dedicated to planning and development, including several major and minor subdivision proposals and rezoning appeals.

• FAA AIG and AIP Grants for Afton/Lincoln County Airport
• Summit Ridge Estates request to rezone 21 acres from Rural to Mixed Use
• The Shire Townhomes Phase II proposal for 20 residential townhomes
• Haven Heights proposal to subdivide 110 acres into 22 lots
• 24-Hour Alcoholic Beverage Permit for the Pine Creek Summer Concert July 18

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The Commission will consider several appointments and requests, including a location change for a catering permit. The meeting includes updates on the Gateway West project and the South Lincoln Economic Coalition. Members will also review the 2026 Annual Operating Plan for the Wyoming State Forestry Division, District 4.

• MOU with Trout Unlimited for Salt River E. Coli Study
• MOU with Lincoln County School District #2 for School Resource Officer Program
• Prohibition Outpost, LLC request to change catering permit location
• 2026 Annual Operating Plan for Wyoming State Forestry Division, District 4
• Election judge pay and scholarships

The Board approved the petition for the Lincoln Star Improvement and Service District (ISD) to support economic development and infrastructure. The commission also approved several grants, board appointments, and scholarship recipients.

• Approved Lincoln Star ISD petition
• Approved $30,000 grant to Trout Unlimited for Salt River E Coli Study
• Approved $10,000 for Lincoln County Fair Board and $5,000 for Hamsfork Museum
• Approved 2026 Annual Operating Plan for Wyoming Forestry Division District 4
• Approved $17.61 per hour pay for election judges and counting board members
• Approved $78,240 MOU between Lincoln County and School District #2
• Approved scholarships for students at Star Valley, Cokeville, and Kemmerer High Schools
• Reappointed members to Library, Planning and Zoning, and Travel and Tourism boards

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The Commission will meet June 2 to act on several state agreements and a road pavement bid. A separate planning session on June 3 will address numerous conditional use permits, a rezoning request, and subdivision applications.

• 2026 County Road Pavement Markings Bid Award
• Rezoning of 48 +/- acres from Rural Zone to Mixed Use for Etna South
• Conditional Use Permit for a gravel pit on 15 +/- acres east of Thayne
• Conditional Use Permit for a recording studio and guest cabins on 17 +/- acres south of Thayne
• MOU with Wyoming Department of Health for nursing and maternal/child health services

The Board approved a $136,939.35 contract for county road pavement markings and several agreements for public health, homeland security, and probation services. They also authorized a grant for technology upgrades and a special event application for the Town of Thayne.

• Approved $136,939.35 bid award to Road Safe Traffic Systems Incorporated for 2026 County Road Pavement Markings (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Wyoming Department of Health for nursing and maternal/child health services not to exceed $65,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for EMP Grant not to exceed $43,520 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Wyoming Judicial Branch for Adult Probation Program not to exceed $93,547 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,869.56 Grant Agreement with Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments for technology upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Thayne special event application for 4th of July Parade (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, May 29, 2026 minutes, and vouchers (unanimous)

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The Lincoln County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the formation of the Lincoln Star Improvement and Service District. The body will also consider establishing the North Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services District.

• Public hearing on the formation of the Lincoln Star Improvement and Service District
• Proposed Resolution Establishing the North Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services District
• Approval of three seasonal positions
• MOU with University of Wyoming regarding Extension Programs (7/1/2026 — 6/30/2030)
• Certificate of Authorization for Community Prevention Grant

The Board approved a contract for a safety action plan and authorized negotiations for a sewer project partner. A public hearing regarding the Lincoln Star Improvement and Service District was postponed to June 16, 2026. The board also approved several seasonal hires and a university MOU.

• Approved $339,278 contract with Avenue Consultants for SS4A Safety Action Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized County Attorney to negotiate agreement and sign LOI with PERENfra LLC for sewer project (unanimous)
• Postponed Lincoln Star ISD public hearing to June 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring three summer seasonal positions in maintenance and Road & Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with University of Wyoming for Extension Programs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Connelly to sign Chapter 3 Discharge Permit application to Wyoming DEQ (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Manager to sign Certificate of Authorization for Community Prevention Grant (unanimous)
• Ratified support letter to Wyoming State Forester for Star Valley Conservation District grant (unanimous)

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The Lincoln County Commission will meet on May 5 and 6 to address county contracts and planning requests. Key items include a conditional use permit for a solar array and several residential subdivision amendments.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 1MW solar array by Lower Valley Energy
• Proposed adoption of the Lincoln County Transportation Master Plan dated July 2025
• Etna Village Post Townhomes proposal for 12 residential units
• Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recording studio and guest cabins by Garrett & Amy Miles
• Lease renewal for the Justice Center with US Bank National Association

The Board approved the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Master Plan and multiple subdivision filings. They also authorized fire suppression upgrades for community centers and distributed $20,000 in lodging tax funds for local events.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Update Appendix 6.A. Transportation Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Etna Village Post Townhomes Phased Major Subdivision Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Salt River Heights Subdivision Fifth Filing (unanimous)
• Approved Wild Rose Estates Amended (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 lodging tax funds for Wall that Heals and $10,000 for Oyster Ridge Music Festival (unanimous)
• Approved fire suppression contracts for Etna Community Center ($5,300) and Afton Senior Center ($4,300) (unanimous)
• Approved one-year Justice Center facilities lease for 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized Prohibition Outpost to apply for catering permits via Town of Afton (unanimous)

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The Lincoln County Commission will meet to decide on elected official salaries and a public health hiring request. The body will also review a BLM memorandum of understanding and a catering permit request for Afton.

• Resolution Establishing Salaries of the Elected Officials
• Public Health Request to Hire
• Prohibition Outpost, LLC Request to Approve Catering Permits in Afton
• MOU with U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Field Office
• Resolution Adopting Election District and Precincts

Commissioners approved a $4,008,020 grant agreement with the Wyoming Business Council for a county sewer project. The board also established elected official salaries for 2027-2030 and authorized a liquor license catering permit. Other actions included approving a nurse position replacement and a property reassessment.

• Approved $4,008,020 Wyoming Business Council grant for sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved elected official salaries for Jan 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2030 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Department nurse position replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized Prohibition Outpost, LLC to apply for catering permits (unanimous)
• Approved letter to reassess Philip Hall’s property (unanimous)
• Approved road right of way for Skull Point County Road 12-325 through 2039 (unanimous)
• Approved Rock Springs RMP MOU Amendment with BLM (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of Election Districts and Precincts (unanimous)

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The Lincoln County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a retail liquor license for Alpine Liquor. Over two days, the body will also decide on various subdivision plats, conditional use permits, and grant applications.

• Public hearing for Valley Integrity, LLC dba Alpine Liquor retail license at 26 CR 100, Alpine
• Conditional Use Permit for a lumber yard at 1.2 miles south of Alpine (Ridgeline Timber)
• Conditional Use Permit for 40 external storage spaces at Star Valley Storage
• Subdivision of 9.85 acres into 19 lots and 11.18 acres into 20 lots for Etna Village Estates Phase II
• Grant application for Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund 2026 for Big Springs

The Board approved a change order for the District Court addition and authorized a grant application for outdoor recreation and tourism. They also approved a retail liquor license contingent on building construction and agreed to negotiate for land near Sage Junction.

• Approved Change Order #4 for District Court addition for $144,321.92 (unanimous)
• Approved retail liquor license for Valley Integrity LLC dba Alpine Liquor, contingent on building completion (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $330,000 Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Grant with up to $30,000 cash match (unanimous)
• Approved negotiations with Astra Seneca for approximately 1,250 acres near Sage Junction (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Chapin to the Lincoln County Airport Board through June 30, 2031 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Lincoln County Preventing ATODS Coalition for a DFC Grant (unanimous)
• Approved WEBT Health Plan selections and employee contributions for July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved WYDOT Amendment A-1 for FY26 CMAQ agreement (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed resolution to establish the North Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services District. The board is also considering a dust suppression bid award and a grant letter of interest for WYDOT TAP funds.

• Public hearing on establishing the North Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services District
• FY26 CMAQ Dust Suppression Bid Award
• Letter of Interest for WYDOT TAP Grant Funds
• Support Letter for Wyoming Game and Fish regarding Bear River Divide HMA lease
• Appointment for the Lincoln County Travel and Tourism Committee

The Board approved several appointments and infrastructure contracts, including a road dust suppression project and chip seal pricing. They also authorized a land application for a fire station and a letter of support for a nuclear fuel initiative. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed EMS District, with a final resolution consideration set for May 19th.

• Awarded 2026 County Road Dust Suppression Project to EnviroTech Services, LLC for $261,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved chip seal program quote from ASI at $4.28 per gallon (Unanimous)
• Approved application for ~105 acres via Recreation and Public Purposes Act for fire station/training facility (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jack Edwards, E. Dean Stout, Thayne Peterson, and Kent Brown as Circuit Court Magistrates (Unanimous)
• Appointed Rebecca Hutchinson to the Travel and Tourism Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Innovation Campus Initiative (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to Wyoming Game and Fish supporting Bear River Divide HMA lease inholdings (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to prepare a Letter of Interest for WYDOT TAP Grant Funds for transportation and trails study (Unanimous)

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The Lincoln County Commission will meet over two days to address administrative actions and planning requests. The agenda includes decisions on security equipment, retiree health insurance, and several conditional use permits and plat amendments.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 1MW solar array by Lower Valley Energy
• LAURUS Systems, Inc. contract for X-Ray Scanner
• Double L Ranch III proposal to vacate open space and amend plat
• Variance request for The Dog House pet boarding and grooming business
• Modification of an 81-acre Master Plan for Etna North RV Park and lots

The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved several equipment purchases and personnel changes, including a new court security position. They also updated medical premium cost-sharing for qualified retired employees and ratified a letter regarding the Colorado River Draft Environment Impact Statement.

• Approved $36,750 contract for X-ray Scanner from LAURUS Systems Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a Court Security position for the Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved $20,525 Harris Contract addition for the Justice Center (unanimous)
• Approved requiring qualified retired employees under 65 to pay 50% of major medical and 100% of vision/dental premiums (unanimous)
• Ratified letter to Bureau of Reclamation regarding Colorado River Draft Environment Impact Statement (unanimous)
• Approved WYDOT Amendment to HRRR agreement regarding Federal Project Number and Award Information (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, February 17 minutes, assessment roll changes, and vouchers (unanimous)

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The Lincoln County Commission will review mineral royalty grants for the Osmond Improvement and Service District and the Mid-Valley Fire District. The body is also considering several service contracts and a proposal for a District Court addition.

• Mineral Royalty Grant Review for Osmond Improvement and Service District
• Mineral Royalty Grant Review for Mid-Valley Fire District
• FileVine Software Contract for County Attorney’s Office
• Absolute AV Technology Contract
• Workspace Elements Proposal for District Court Addition

The Board approved several service contracts, including a $92,420.17 proposal for Workspace Elements and a $35,000 software contract for the County Attorney's Office. Commissioners also authorized the signing of sewer line easements and a letter to Urban Oil and Gas Group regarding LaBarge parcels.

• Approved Workspace Elements proposal for $92,420.17
• Approved FileVine Software contract for County Attorney's Office not to exceed $35,000 over 3 years
• Approved Absolute AV Technology contract for $4,867.20
• Approved Utah Brand Design contract for $3,250
• Approved signing of sewer line easements after property owner signatures
• Approved sending letter to Urban Oil and Gas Group regarding LaBarge parcels
• Approved consent agenda, February 3-4 minutes, and vouchers
• Authorized Chair to sign Letter of Certification and Letter of District Review

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The Lincoln County Commission will meet to decide on various land use permits, including a solar array and a motel complex. The body will also consider spending for live streaming and review annual reports from county departments.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 1MW solar array by Lower Valley Energy
• Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant, retail, and 5-unit motel by Last Resort Holdings LLC
• Spending up to $7,000 for a live streaming consultant
• Proposal to vacate open space and amend plat for Double L Ranch III
• Subdivision applications for Spring Creek Hills, Banks Landing, and J & D Fluckiger Family

Commissioners approved a major road maintenance contract with WYDOT and authorized several permits and support letters. The board also discussed the potential creation of an EMS District to ensure financial sustainability for emergency services.

• Approved chip sealing agreement with WYDOT not to exceed $1,141,668
• Approved two 24-hour Malt Beverage Sales Permits for Pine Creek Ski Resort LLC (contingent on insurance)
• Approved $7,000 maximum for a consultant to review county livestreaming
• Approved 5-year postage machine lease with Quadient for $633.59
• Approved support for H.R. 281 – Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025
• Approved letter of support and certification for Mid Valley Fire District to purchase a fire truck
• Approved organizational chart for non-elected county departments
• Ratified support letter for Post Fire Recovery Environmental Assessment

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The Lincoln County Commission will review a resolution to partially vacate and relocate a portion of Strawberry Creek County Road No. 12-126. The body will also consider agreements for behavioral health training and road pavement markings.

• Resolution for partial vacate and relocation of Strawberry Creek County Road No. 12-126
• Professional Services Agreement with NCR Behavioral Health for ATOD’s Motivational Interviewing Training
• Agreement with WYDOT FY2026 High Risk Rural Roads Program for pavement markings
• Letter regarding Wyoming Gaming Commission Responsible Gambling Behavior funding
• Ratification of SVI contract date

The board approved a grant application for water and sewer lines at the Fox Subdivision and authorized a road relocation. They also approved several professional service agreements and a transportation program for pavement markings. The commission declined a behavioral health fund from the Wyoming Gaming Commission.

• Approved Resolution for Unmet Housing grant application for Fox Subdivision water and sewer lines (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution partially vacating and relocating Strawberry Creek County Road 12-126 (unanimous)
• Declined $13,874.56 in Wyoming Gaming Commission Responsible Gambling Behavioral Health Funds (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with NCR Behavioral Health for training not to exceed $8,400 (unanimous)
• Ratified SVI Contract dated 12/16/2025 ending 12/31/2027 (unanimous)
• Approved WYDOT High Risk Rural Roads program agreement for pavement markings with County match not to exceed $70,461 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, January 6-7 minutes, and vouchers (unanimous)

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The Lincoln County Commission will appoint leadership and investment officers for 2026. The body will also consider three subdivision requests to create residential lots in the Rural Zone. Agency updates from the Forest Service and South Lincoln Economic Coalition are scheduled.

• Eagle Crest: Application to subdivide 32.1 acres into five residential lots
• Trespass Ranch Subdivision: Application to subdivide 129 acres into 25 residential lots and two open spaces
• Johnson Foothills: Application to subdivide 20.40 acres into two residential lots
• Ratification of support letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Terra Power
• LAMAR advertising agreement

The Board of County Commissioners approved a budget increase for the District Court addition project and updated the county mileage reimbursement rate. They also appointed new leadership roles for the commission and a member to the Predator Board. Discussions were held regarding the formation of an Improvement and Service District, but no decision was reached.

• Approved Change Order #1 for District Court addition for $739,918.57 (unanimous)
• Increased County mileage reimbursement rate to 72.5 cents per mile (unanimous)
• Appointed Kent Connelly as Commission Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Teri Bowers as Commission Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Treasurer Jerry Greenfield as County Investment Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Landon Cornia to the Lincoln County Predator Board (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with LAMAR Advertising for billboard in Kemmerer not to exceed $3,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified support letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Terra Power (unanimous)