Lincoln County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet on December 20, 2022, to discuss routine consent items, financial reports, and appointments. Notable items include an update on the TriSight project and the county audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

• TriSight update from Brad Barham of Evaunt Management at 10:30 a.m.
• Audit report ending June 30, 2022, from Jason Sleight of Jones-Simkins at 1:00 p.m.
• Approval of vouchers and orders for reduction/addition to the assessment roll
• Reappointments and appointments to boards and commissions

The Board approved the FY2022 annual audit and two homeland security grant agreements. They also reappointed three members to various county boards. No action was taken on a $500,000 proposal for the Tri-Sight Project regarding water and wastewater needs in Kemmerer.

• Approved FY2022 Annual Audit as presented by Jones Simkins
• Approved EMPG Program grant agreement ($71,284 federal / $71,284 local match)
• Approved Inter-Operable Communications grant agreement ($27,808.54)
• Reappointed Brad Howard to Star Valley Community Complex Board (term expires 12/31/2027)
• Reappointed Teresa Frommel to Lincoln County Building Corporation Board (term expires 12/31/2025)
• Reappointed Dale Clark to Predator Management District Board (term expires 1/1/2026)
• Approved consent agenda, vouchers, and Dec 6-7, 2022 minutes

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 7 to consider enlarging the Etna Water Improvement & Service District to include a specific trust property. The two-day meeting also includes discussion of a solar power project at the Thayne landfill, a grant match request from the Thayne Senior Center, and several subdivision final plats.

• Public hearing on enlargement of Etna Water Improvement & Service District to include Robert and Sherie Samuelian 2002 Trust property
• Discussion with Lower Valley Energy CEO and board vice-chairman on solar power at Thayne landfill area
• Matching funds request from Thayne Senior Center Director for ARPA grant
• RFP opening for Industrial Infrastructure Master Plan by County Grants Writer
• Final plat approvals for Dry Peak Estates, Etna Village Estates Phase II, and four simple subdivisions

The Board approved six subdivision plats and two WYDOT grant agreements for dust suppression and pavement markings. They also authorized the cancellation of $14,996.24 in expired 2011 property taxes and appointed a special prosecutor.

• Approved Dry Peak Estates, Etna Village Estates Phase II, Revised Bridger Basin, Raven Hill, South Forty, and Colters View subdivisions
• Approved $187,500 WYDOT grant for FY23 Dust Suppression Project
• Approved $110,000 WYDOT grant for FY23 Pavement Markings Project
• Authorized cancellation of $14,996.24 in 2011 property taxes
• Appointed Austin Dunlap as Special Prosecutor
• Approved Resolution to enlarge Etna Water and Sewer District
• Adopted a Step Plan regarding salaries for County Employees
• Approved $7,725.40 Grant Award Agreement with Wyoming Office of Homeland Security

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will hold a public hearing on the renewal of seven retail liquor licenses and malt beverage permits for bars and resorts in Alpine, Thayne, and Etna. The commission will also receive a financial report from the county treasurer, an update from the county grant writer, and a project update from the Gateway Project manager for PacifiCorp.

• Public hearing on renewal of liquor licenses for Nordic Inn/The Stag Bar, Flying Saddle Resort, Ridge Rider Lounge, AJ's North, Etna Trading Company, and B&G's Outdoor Quikstop
• County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield to present financial report
• County Grant Writer Mary Crosby to provide projects/grant update
• 4-H Youth Educator & County Coordinator Shar Perry to give agency update
• Gateway Project Manager Nancy Smith (PacifiCorp) to give project update

The Board approved the renewal of six county liquor licenses and authorized a $508,225 SMART application. Other actions included extending a lease with the Wyoming Department of Transportation and signing a construction agreement for the Stewart Creek Property Project.

• Renewed six County Liquor Licenses (Adopted)
• Approved SMART Application for $508,225 (Adopted)
• Extended lease agreement with Wyoming Department of Transportation through December 1, 2027 (Adopted)
• Signed construction agreement with Cambria and Max Miner for Stewart Creek Property Project (Adopted)
• Approved MOU with Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding Greater Sage-Grouse management (Adopted)
• Approved consent agenda, November 1-2 minutes, assessment roll changes, and vouchers (Adopted)

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the enlargement of the Etna Water Improvement & Service District to include Modern Development, LLC property. They will also consider three subdivision proposals: Valley Springs (15.07 acres into 3 lots), Simpson Landing (9.82 acres into 2 lots), and vacation of the Berton Townsite remainder. Agency updates from the County Nurse, Prevention Specialist, health insurance consultants, South Lincoln Hospital District, and the Library System are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Etna Water Improvement & Service District enlargement for Modern Development, LLC (SW4 S11 T35N R119W)
• Valley Springs II subdivision: 15.07 acres into 3 residential lots near Thayne
• Simpson Landing subdivision: 9.82 acres into 2 lots near Thayne
• Vacation of remainder of Berton Townsite (blocks, lots, streets) near LaBarge
• David Ryerse, CEO South Lincoln Hospital District, on BRIC grant and walk-in clinic agreement

The Board of County Commissioners approved several land use files, including the vacation of the Berton Townsite. They also authorized funding for boat house improvements in Alpine and signed an economic diversification MOU for the Kemmerer area.

• Approved up to $20,000 for North Lincoln County Search and Rescue boat house improvements in Alpine
• Approved MOU for the Committee to Guide Diversification of Kemmerer Area Economy
• Approved South Lincoln Training and Event Center Utility and Usage Agreements
• Approved File 209 MS 22 Valley Springs II development
• Approved File 427 SS 22 Simpson Landing
• Approved File 813 AP 22 vacation of the remainder of the Berton Townsite
• Approved vouchers and October 18, 2022 minutes

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider vacating the remainder of the Berton Townsite, including specific blocks, lots, and streets. The agenda also includes a forest service update, a solid waste district update, a health insurance benefit clarification, a financial report, and a grant writer update.

• Public Hearing: Vacate remainder of Berton Townsite (Blocks 1, 2, 11, 12; Block 5 Lot 16; Block 8 Lots 21 & 24) in Section 14 T26N R113W
• Michael Oltman, Bridger-Teton National Forest (agency update)
• Jayson Lower, IDAWY Solid Waste District (agency update)
• Dennis McCormack and Gwen King (health insurance benefit guide clarification)
• Jerry Greenfield, County Treasurer (financial report)

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will receive updates from a prevention specialist and the South Lincoln Hospital District. The body will also hold public hearings and review applications for several land subdivisions and plat amendments.

• Etna Village Estates Subdivision Phase II: Proposal to subdivide 2.74 +/- acres into 5 residential lots
• Bridger Basin: Application to subdivide 9.49 +/- acres into 2 lots
• Alpine Valley View: Application to subdivide 18.77 +/- acres into 2 lots
• Hesson Commercial Park: Application to amend Land Use Table for Lot 15 to include residential uses
• River Bend Meadows 5th Filing: Application to adjust the boundary line between Lots 4 and 5

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a retail liquor license application for a business in Alpine. The board will also receive financial and grant updates and discuss a proposed contract with South Lincoln Hospital District.

• Public hearing for B&G’s Outdoor Quikstop, LLC retail liquor license at 1685 Hwy 26, Alpine WY
• Proposed Lincoln County contract and grant sponsorship with South Lincoln Hospital District
• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Projects and grants update from Grant Writer Mary Crosby
• Cemetery Districts and agency update from Road & Bridge Superintendent Matt McCloud

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will discuss a proposed contract with South Lincoln Hospital District and a structure for the Afton Fire Department. A separate planning session will include public hearings for nine subdivision applications and two final plat reviews.

• Public hearing: Good Neighbor Subdivision to divide 51.02 +/- acres into 5 lots
• Public hearing: Riverview Ranchettes Fourth Filing to divide 5.0 +/- acres into 2 lots
• Public hearing: Auburn Raspberry Fields to divide 26.0 +/- acres into 2 lots
• Proposed contract with South Lincoln Hospital District
• Final Plat Application for 89 Business Park Commercial Suites (9 units on 9.08 +/- acres)

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to discuss contracts involving Wazitech and the South Lincoln Medical Center.

• Wazitech contract discussion with GIS/IT Director Destry Dearden
• South Lincoln Medical Center contract discussion with CEO David Ryerse
• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Projects and grants update from Mary Crosby
• Approval of vouchers and assessment roll reductions/additions

County Commissioners

The County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the partial vacation of 3" West Street in the Auburn Townsite. The Planning and Engineering Office agenda includes several residential subdivision applications across North and South Lincoln County.

• Public hearing for partial vacation of 3" West Street, Auburn Townsite
• Eagle Crest Subdivision: 5 residential lots near Thayne
• Harmony Creek South Subdivision: 5 residential lots west of Afton
• Landis Subdivision: 2 lots adjacent to Alpine
• To The Moon subdivision: 2 lots northeast of Thayne

County Commissioners

The Commission will consider the upcoming fiscal year budget, including an appropriation resolution. The meeting includes updates from the County Treasurer, a District Ranger, and representatives from the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

• Approval of FY 2022/2023 Budget
• Appropriation Resolution
• Special District Mill Levies and Assessments
• Irrigation District Assessments
• Wyoming Department of Transportation STIP local projects discussion

Budget Hearing

The Lincoln County Commission is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The board will consider estimated expenditures and revenues across several county funds.

• Fund 10 - General: $21,074,094.57
• Fund 16 - Contract Agreements: $500,000.00
• Fund 17 - County Road: $3,770,000.00
• Fund 18 - Grants: $2,500,000.00
• Fund 60 - Health Insurance: $3,000,000.00

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet on July 5 and 6 to discuss county reports and planning matters. The body will hold public hearings on seven subdivision applications and three plat amendments.

• Yellow Grouse Subdivision: proposal to subdivide 20.50 acres into four residential lots
• Buffalo H Ranch Subdivision: proposal to subdivide 40 acres into five residential lots
• Dry Peak Estates Subdivision: proposal to subdivide 16.80 acres into three residential lots
• Planning and Zoning Commission appointment/reappointment
• FY22/23 Budget Hearings scheduled for July 18, July 19, August 2, and August 3

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet to approve vouchers and review agency updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the K Triangle Final Plat with the County Engineer.

• Review of K Triangle Final Plat
• Approval of vouchers
• Orders for reduction/addition to the assessment roll
• Agency updates from Public Health Nurse Manager and Emergency Management Coordinator

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a road vacation in the Auburn Townsite and a plan to rezone land east of HWY 189 from Rural to Industrial. The body will also review five residential subdivision applications and two amended plat requests.

• Public hearing for partial vacation of 3 West Street in Auburn Townsite
• Proposed rezoning of land between City of Kemmerer and Power Plant/Coal Mine to Industrial
• K Triangle Subdivision Phase III: 9.84 acres into 2 residential lots
• Wild 3 Ranch Preliminary Plat: 18.45 acres into 3 residential lots
• Scott’s View Second Filing: 15.22 acres into 2 residential lots

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission is holding a special meeting to hear from the Thayne Senior Center Director. The body will discuss a resolution regarding the Lower Valley Senior Service District.

• Resolution regarding Lower Valley Senior Service District

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission is holding a special meeting to address official compensation. The body will consider a resolution to set the salaries of elected officials within the county.

• Resolution establishing the salaries of the elected officials within the County of Lincoln

County Commissioners

The Commission will hold discussions regarding the Kemmerer Senior Center building. Additionally, the Facilities Manager will provide an update on sewer issues at the Afton Library.

• Discussion of Kemmerer Senior Center building
• Afton Library sewer issues discussion

County Commissioners

The Commission will discuss a proposed boundary adjustment between District 1 Precinct 6 and District 2 Precinct 9. A separate Planning and Engineering session will review several subdivision plat applications and amended plats.

• Public hearing on moving land south of Pine Creek County Road 204 from District 1 Precinct 6 to District 2 Precinct 9
• HVAC replacement quotes and Afton Library sewer update discussion
• Subdivision of 6.14 acres into 2 lots at Bridger Forest Ranches
• Subdivision of 4.01 acres into 4 lots at Alpine Lakes Fourth Filing
• Amended plat for Hesson Commercial Park to include residential uses

County Commissioners

The Commission will review consent items including the agenda and vouchers. Discussion items include updates on grants, broadband office leases, and sewer matters at the Afton Library.

• Approval of vouchers
• Discussion of Wyoming Business Council office lease
• Discussion of Afton Library sewer
• Discussion of ARPA funds

County Commissioners

The Commission will receive agency updates from the Facilities Manager, County Treasurer, Grant Writer, and Lincoln Self Reliance Inc. The Planning and Engineering Office will conduct public hearings regarding several subdivision filings near Alpine and a plat amendment near Thayne.

• Public hearing for 420 SS 21 Refuge West First Filing (Palisades Investments, LLC)
• Public hearing for 421 SS 21 Refuge West Second Filing (Palisades Investments, LLC)
• Public hearing for 422 SS 21 Refuge West Third Filing (Palisades Investments, LLC)
• 805 AP 22 Willow Creek Ranch 6" Filing (Sage Canyon, LLC) amended plat application
• 803 AP 22 Alpine Village Subdivision No. 1 Plat 3 Amended (Lennie Sorenson)

County Commissioners

The Commission will meet to approve vouchers and assessment roll changes. The agenda includes a financial report from the County Treasurer and updates from Tri-Sight and the County Engineer.

• Approval of vouchers
• Orders for reduction/addition to the assessment roll
• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Project update from Brad Barham of Tri-Sight
• Agency update from County Engineer Amy Butler

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet over two days to receive agency updates and discuss local facility concerns. A separate Planning and Engineering session will hold public hearings on several residential subdivision and plat applications.

• Public hearing for Clark Family Exemption to subdivide 5.06 acres into 2 lots
• Public hearing for Black Gold Hills Subdivision to subdivide 37.14 acres into 2 lots
• Amended Plat application for Wicki-Up Estates to adjust boundary lines of lots 3 and 4
• Amended Plat application for Rees Subdivision to adjust boundary lines of lots 63 and 64
• Discussion regarding the Call Air Aviation Museum sign at Afton Civic Center

County Commissioners

The Commission will review consent items including the agenda, previous minutes, and assessment roll changes. Discussion items include presentations by Tomi White regarding All American Cutter racing and Shaily Painter regarding a Shooting Sports building.

• Approval of February 1-2, 2022 minutes
• Orders for reduction/addition to the assessment roll
• Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Discussion: All American Cutter racing (Tomi White)
• Discussion: Shooting Sports building (Shaily Painter)

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet to approve vouchers and review financial reports. The session includes updates on hospital marketing, wildfire protection, and Afton Library sewer issues.

• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Marketing and foundation strategy presentation by South Lincoln Hospital District
• Alpine Area Wildfire Protection Coalition accomplishments and goals
• Sheriff's update on agency and Search & Rescue retirement
• Afton Library sewer issues report from Facilities Manager Matt Mochel

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet over two days to handle annual administrative appointments and agency updates. A dedicated session on January 5 will focus on Planning and Engineering reports and several subdivision applications.

• Appointment of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Investment Officer
• Cottonwood Irrigation District pipeline project discussion with Sunrise Engineering
• Elysian Landing Final Plat: 54.96 acres into 5 residential lots
• Sheep Creek Estates Final Plat: 31.0 acres into 5 residential lots
• Barnes Subdivision: 63.89 acres into 2 residential lots