Lincoln County public meetings in 2023

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commissioners will review the audit report for the period ending June 30, 2023. The meeting also includes updates on grant projects, financial reports, and discussions regarding broadband and fiber optics.

• Audit report ending June 30, 2023
• Broadband and fiber optics discussion
• CRS final recommendation
• County Treasurer financial report
• County Grant Writer projects update

The Board approved a final balance payment of $111,000 to Evaunt Support Services for a wastewater initiative. Commissioners also reappointed three members to county boards and approved travel expenses for the County Grant Writer. The board reviewed the FY2023 financial audit and discussed a potential 5-year blanket construction permit for Silverstar Communications.

• Approved $111,000 payment to Lincoln County Evaunt Support Services Agreement
• Reappointed Ken Schaible to Star Valley Community Complex Board (term ends Dec 31, 2028)
• Reappointed James Robinson to Lincoln County Building Corporation (term ends Dec 31, 2026)
• Reappointed Clint Child to Lincoln County Predator Board (term ends Jan 1, 2027)
• Approved Resolution declaring Commissioner’s Tax Home to the County Clerk
• Approved travel expenses for County Grant Writer to attend training in Golden, Colorado
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 5-6, 2023 minutes and vouchers

County Commissioners

The meeting will discuss and decide on various planning matters including public hearings for subdivisions and rezoning requests. The most significant item is the public hearing on the Trespass Ranch subdivision.

• Public Hearing: Renewal of County Retail Liquor Licenses
• Public Hearing: Trespass Ranch Subdivision (129.31 acres into 25 residential lots)
• Rezone Request: Star Valley Springs from Rural to Mixed Zoning
• Modification to Chapter 6.2 of the Land Use Regulations

The Board approved several road projects and subdivision requests while denying others based on comprehensive plan consistency. They committed significant funding to the US Highway 30 relocation to support the Kemmerer Mine's viability. Other actions included approving employee bonuses and a new official county newspaper.

• Committed $850,000 to WYDOT for US Highway 30 relocation engineering
• Approved $500 bonus for full-time and $250 for part-time county employees
• Approved Star Valley Independent as official county newspaper (2024-2026)
• Approved Painted Hills, Lost Creek Meadows, and Mel Nield Family subdivisions
• Denied Trespass Ranch Subdivision, Star Valley Springs Rezone Appeal, and LUR Amendment
• Approved $13,271.69 write-off of uncollectable personal property taxes
• Approved $205,566 for CMAQ FY24 Dust Suppression Project
• Approved $1,090,811 increase for CR306 Sublet Pomeroy Basin project

County Commissioners

The meeting includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and vouchers. The agenda also features financial and grant updates from the County Treasurer and County Grant Writer.

• Approval of November 7-8, 2023, meeting minutes
• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Project and grant updates from County Grant Writer Mary Crosby

The Board approved a new County Procurement Policy and stipends for 2024 HSA accounts. Commissioners also signed letters of support for three separate grant projects and approved the consent agenda and vouchers.

• Approved Procurement Policy for Lincoln County (Adopted)
• Approved 2024 HSA stipends of $300 per family and $150 per single (Adopted)
• Approved letter of support for West Soda LLC's Project West (Adopted)
• Approved letter of support for Trout Unlimited grant (Adopted)
• Approved letter of support for Power Techs Inc. workforce development study (Adopted)
• Approved consent agenda, November 7-8 minutes, and vouchers (Adopted)
• Approved orders for reduction/addition to the assessment roll (Adopted)

County Commissioners

The county commissioners will discuss consent items, commissioner reports, correspondence, and agency updates. The Planning Office will hold public hearings on several development projects including major subdivisions.

• Public hearing for Valley of the Burm subdivision with 8 residential lots near Thayne
• Public hearing for Emigrant Meadows II subdivision with 12 residential lots northwest of Afton
• Amendment request to combine vacated portion of Auburn Townsite Block 13
• Request to amend land use table for Lot 20 in Renegade Subdivision
• Request to amend land use table for Lot 21 in Renegade Subdivision

The Board approved several subdivision and plat amendments, including the Valley of the Burm and Renegade files. A zoning request for the Haystack Storage Expansion was denied. The Commission also authorized a new Silverstar agreement and the hiring of a Planning Director.

• Approved Silverstar Agreement for 5-year term at $586.45 monthly
• Approved WEBT Employer Participation Agreement (2-1)
• Appointed Dennis McDonald to Afton Airport Board
• Approved WYDOT Final Acceptance on CN12068 Hams Fork River Bridge
• Approved File 103-PMA-23 Emigrant Meadows Subdivision (2-1)
• Approved File 120 AP 23 and 121 AP 23 Renegade amendments
• Denied File 118 ZD 23 Haystack Storage Expansion
• Approved $2,400 annual payment to Tyler Technologies for Tax-Wise servers

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the partial vacation of 1 South Street between Blocks 13 and 20. The meeting also includes discussions on health insurance and agency updates from the Sheriff and County Engineer.

• Public Hearing: Partial vacation of 1 South Street, Auburn Townsite
• Discussion regarding Health Insurance
• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Agency update from Sheriff Shane Johnson
• Agency update from County Engineer Amy Butler

The Board approved a Cooperative Agreement for the Lincoln County Master Plan and a partial vacation of 1st South Street in the Auburn Townsite. Commissioners also authorized obtaining a contract for the County Health Insurance Plan and approved the consent agenda and vouchers.

• Approved Cooperative Agreement for HPR3223 Lincoln County Master Plan with $100,000 federal funding and $25,000 county match
• Approved partial vacate of 1st South Street between Blocks 13 & 20 in Auburn Townsite
• Approved obtaining a contract from WBET for the County Health Insurance Plan
• Approved consent agenda, including October 3-4 minutes, assessment roll changes, and vouchers

County Commissioners

The Board will discuss the Gateway project with Rocky Mountain Power and a wastewater analysis. The Planning and Development Office will hold public hearings for two subdivision applications in Willow Creek Ranch and Colby Subdivision.

• Public hearing for Willow Creek Ranch 8th Filing to subdivide 35+/- acres into two lots
• Public hearing for Colby Subdivision to subdivide 3.92+/- acres into one lot
• Request to amend boundary between Lots 16 and 18 in Salt River Heights 3rd Filing
• Gateway project update with Rocky Mountain Power
• Wastewater analysis discussion with Evaunt / CRS

The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved the purchase of three road and bridge trucks and renamed the Afton Airport Airfield to General Boyd L. Eddins Field. They also approved three subdivision filings and authorized funding for a BRECC event. Personnel actions included appointing members to the Joint Tourism Board and approving a Planner II hire.

• Approved purchase of 3 trucks for Road and Bridge
• Renamed Afton Airport Airfield to General Boyd L. Eddins Field
• Approved $5,000 for BRECC Event in Alpine from joint tourism funds
• Approved Willow Creek Ranches 8th Filing (File 110 SS 23)
• Approved Colby Subdivision (File 111 SS 23)
• Approved Salt River Heights 3rd Filing (File 118 AP 23)
• Appointed David Jenkins, Seth Snyder, and Charles Dayton to Joint Tourism Board
• Approved offer for Planner II position in Kemmerer

County Commissioners

The Commission will review financial reports from the County Treasurer and project updates from the County Grant Writer. The agenda also includes a presentation by the Lucky’s Place Animal Humane Association of Star Valley.

• Discussion of capital expenditures
• Discussion of potential land swaps
• Financial Report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Project updates from County Grant Writer Mary Crosby
• Presentation by Lucky’s Place Animal Humane Association of Star Valley

The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved several administrative agreements and a temporary alcohol permit. They authorized the Chairman to sign loan applications for water, sewer, and street projects. The meeting included discussions on landfill audits and regional housing developments.

• Authorized Chairman to sign 3 loan applications and resolutions for water, sewer, streets and storm sewers
• Approved $33,725 agreement with Wyoming Department of Health for WIC Program
• Approved 24 Hour Daily Alcoholic Beverage Sales Permit for Star Valley Farms (Blue Ribbon Barn)
• Approved Cooperative Forest Road Agreement Schedule A with Caribou-Targhee National Forest
• Approved Revenue/Expenditure FY 22-23 publication
• Approved Janssen Settlement Agreement Report of Non-Opioid Remediation Uses
• Approved Financial Audit Agreement with Jones Simkins, LLC
• Approved consent agenda including September 5-6 minutes and vouchers

County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a master plan modification for an RV park near Star Valley Ranch and a shipping container storage proposal near Thayne. The agenda also includes agency updates from the County Engineer and discussions regarding a cooperative forest road agreement.

• Etna North RV Park: Master Plan Modification to allow year-round use of 25 spaces and permit tiny homes
• Star Valley Shipping Container Storage: Proposal for 162 shipping container storage units near Thayne
• Salty Willows Ranch: Simple Subdivision application to create two residential lots near Thayne
• Cooperative Forest Road agreement discussion with Caribou-Targhee National Forest
• Multiple subdivision name changes and road name amendments for Vista Hills Estates and Hidden Pines projects

The provided text contains agendas for meetings held on September 5 and 6, 2023. No final decisions, vote tallies, or approved outcomes are recorded in these documents.

County Commissioners

The meeting includes financial and project updates from the County Treasurer and Grant Writer. Discussion items cover facility maintenance, agency updates, and wastewater management.

• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Project updates from County Grant Writer Mary Crosby
• Updates on Stone building roof and Alpine Library lighting
• Discussion regarding bussing options and parking at the Narrows
• Wastewater management update from Evaunt, Inc. CEO Brad Barham

The Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of the Miller property for $130,000. They also authorized several payments for infrastructure projects, including roof replacement and parking lot lighting. The board signed a letter of support for solar panel placement north of the Thayne Landfill.

• Approved purchase of Miller property for $130,000
• Approved roof replacement at 520 Topaz Street not to exceed $100,000
• Approved $20,705.01 payment to Sublette Electric for Alpine Library parking lot lighting
• Released $89,000 and $186,000 to Evaunt Inc. for project fees
• Approved 24 Hour/Daily Alcoholic Beverage Sales Permit for Rotary Club of Star Valley
• Signed letter of support to IDAWY for solar panels north of Thayne Landfill
• Approved County Organizational Chart (Non-Statutory Elected Departments)
• Approved consent agenda, vouchers, and August 1-2, 2023 minutes

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss personnel policies, a possible EMS District, and state transportation plans. The Planning and Development agenda includes public hearings for multiple residential subdivisions and commercial use permits.

• Public hearing for 12-unit Etna Village Post Apartments near Star Valley Ranch
• Conditional Use Permit for 19-hole Puttz Mini Golf near Etna
• Silver Spur Subdivision preliminary plat for 7 residential lots east of Thayne
• Alpenglow Hills Subdivision preliminary plat for 21 residential lots west of Star Valley Ranch
• East Bitter Creek Ranches subdivision application for 2 lots west of Afton

The Board approved several land use permits and subdivision filings, including Etna Village Post Apartments and Alpenglow Hills. The Commission also authorized a loan to address sewer issues on Willow Avenue to support the Natrium Project and approved funding for 4-H Youth Development.

• Approved $208,700 loan to JPB for Willow Avenue sewer inflow and infiltration problems
• Approved annual 4-H Youth Development funding: $26,510 (north position) and $68,202 (south position)
• Approved File 101 CUP 23 Etna Village Post Apartments with modified conditions
• Approved File 106 CUP 23 PUTTZ Mini Golf (Big Sky Miniature Golf)
• Approved File 105-MA-23 Silver Spur Estates with modified conditions
• Approved File 108 MA 23 Alpenglow Hills Subdivision with modified conditions
• Approved File 108 SS 23 East Bitter Creek Ranches
• Approved File 111 PMA 23 Etna Village Estates Subdivision Phase II

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commissioners will meet to approve the FY 2023/2024 budget, including necessary appropriation resolutions. The agenda also includes approvals for special district mill levies, assessments, and irrigation district assessments.

• Approval of FY 2023/2024 Budget
• Approval of Special District Mill Levies and Assessments
• Approval of Irrigation District Assessments
• County Treasurer financial report
• Insurance updates and stop loss renewal analysis

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2023-2024 County Budget and associated financing and appropriation resolutions. They also approved special district mill levies and various administrative agreements. The meeting included updates on industrial water systems and a proposed refinery project.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 County Budget
• Adopted Resolution to Finance the Budget for 2023-2024
• Adopted Appropriation Resolution for the 2023-2024 Budget
• Approved Special District Mill Levies and Assessments for 2023-2034
• Approved 2023-2024 irrigation districts
• Approved 24 Hour Malt Beverage Permit for Star Valley Farms DBA Blue Ribbon Barn
• Approved WYDOT agreement for pavement markings on County Road 114 & 125 (max $6,500)
• Approved application for CMAQ funding totaling $335,500

Budget Hearing

The Lincoln County Commission is holding a public hearing regarding the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Public Hearing: Lincoln County Budget FY2023/2024

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Budget. Public comments were received from the Planning Director and a representative from High Country Behavioral Health. No formal vote to adopt the budget was recorded during this meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on multiple residential subdivision plats and land use amendments. The agenda also includes insurance updates, agency reports from the Veterans Service Officer, and routine consent items.

• Public hearing for Painted Hills Subdivision: 36 residential lots on 240 +/- acres west of Afton
• Public hearing for Lost Creek Meadows Subdivision: 25 residential lots on 128.43 acres near Star Valley Ranch
• Public hearing for Hilltop Subdivision: 2 residential lots on 7.2 +/- acres south of Alpine
• Land use amendment for Eames Subdivision to change from residential to residential/commercial
• Insurance updates and stop loss renewal analysis by McCormack Insurance Consultants

The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved several subdivision filings and a series of administrative contracts. They also awarded a stabilization project for Swift Creek to Biota Research and Consulting, Inc.

• Approved Painted Hills Subdivision (File 102 MA 23) with DEQ notes added to Final Plat
• Approved Lost Creek Meadows Subdivision (File 106 MA 23) with dust abatement and irrigation requirements
• Approved Big Whiskey (File 105 SS 23), Hilltop (File 106 SS 23), and Northwinds (File 101 MA 23) subdivisions
• Approved Harmon (File 210 MS 23), Teresa Porter (File 211 MS 21), Eames (File 110 AP 23), Salt River Cove (File 111 AP 23), and Heaven’s View Estates (File 112 AP 23) subdivisions
• Approved 24 Hour Catering Permit for VR Tavern on the Greys LLC for August 19, 2023
• Approved $80,000 Adult Probation Program agreement with High Country Behavioral Health
• Approved $50,000 contract amendment with Wyoming Department of Family Services for TANF/CPL
• Awarded Swift Creek Stabilization Project to Biota Research and Consulting, Inc.

County Commissioners

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit application for an existing gravel mining operation. The meeting also includes agency updates and discussions on solar panels and the Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board agreement.

• Public hearing for Sunroc Corporation DBA Depatco Gravel Pit expansion near Star Valley Ranch
• Update on Crow Creek Natural Gas Pipeline from Lower Valley Energy
• Discussion regarding solar panels with Lower Valley Energy
• Discussion of Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board agreement
• Approval of vouchers and assessment roll changes

The Board approved a conditional use permit for the Sunroc Gravel Pit expansion and authorized cost-of-living stipends for county employees. They also awarded a road project contract and approved several board reappointments.

• Approved File 103 CUP 23 Sunroc Gravel Pit Expansion with modified conditions (3-0)
• Approved $3,000 cost of living stipend for employees working 20+ hours/week and $1,500 for those under 20 hours
• Awarded Greys River Magnesium Chloride Application Project to Dustbusters Enterprise, Inc. (not to exceed $200,000)
• Approved 10-year lease for second Road and Bridge Motor Grader at $59,117.28 annually
• Approved use of ARPA funds for court security updates
• Declined $20,191.81 in Wyoming Department of Health funding for gambling behavior treatment
• Reappointed Ann Wilford to Library Board; Pam Price and Allen Smoot to Planning & Zoning; Fred Roberts, Jeremy Larsen, and Elizabeth A. Brown to Recreation Commission
• Approved SPD Amendment to Medical Plan removing Sterling Medical language

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet June 6 and 7 to discuss various county updates and planning matters. The Planning and Development agenda includes public hearings for multiple residential subdivisions and a gravel pit expansion.

• Conditional Use Permit for Sunroc Corporation gravel pit expansion near Star Valley Ranch
• Etna Village Estates Phase II Master Plan proposal for 66 residential lots
• Valley Springs II subdivision application for 2 residential lots north of Thayne
• Little Pines Subdivision seventh filing for 1 residential lot south of Star Valley Ranch
• CMAQ contract award discussion with County Engineer Amy Butler

The Board approved several subdivision filings and the Etna Village Estates Phase II Master Plan. They awarded a road dust suppression contract and approved a temporary malt beverage permit. A request for the Sunroc Gravel Pit expansion was tabled until June 20, 2023.

• Awarded 2023 County Road Dust Suppression Project to Dustbusters Enterprise, Inc. for $210,600
• Approved Etna Village Estates Subdivision Phase II Master Plan (File 102-MP-23 & 111-PMA-23)
• Approved Valley Springs III Subdivision (File #112-MA-23)
• Approved Little Pines Subdivision Seventh Filing (File 104 SS 23)
• Approved Davis Family Subdivision (File 108 AP 23)
• Approved Little Pine Family Estates (File 109 AP 23)
• Approved 24 Hour Malt Beverage Permit for Star Valley Farms dba Blue Ribbon Barn
• Tabled Sunroc Gravel Pit Expansion (File #103 CUP 23) until June 20, 2023

County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding right-of-way amendments for two county roads. The meeting also includes agency updates from public health, prevention, and engineering departments.

• Public hearing to amend Thayne-Freedom County Road 12-125
• Public hearing to amend Ross County Road 12-419 and reclassify it from Primitive to Standard
• Discussion with Senator Dan Dockstader regarding employee housing and solar power
• Presentation by Evaunt Inc. regarding water, sewer, and rail information

The Board approved several public health and school resource officer contracts and awarded a graveling project to DNS Excavation, Inc. Commissioners also voted to upgrade Ross County Road 12-419 from a primitive to a standard road. A proposal for a $372,000 water analysis was partially approved for $186,000.

• Awarded Greys River Graveling Project II to DNS Excavation, Inc. for $410,850
• Approved changing Ross County Road 12-419 from primitive to standard road
• Approved $186,000 for Process Water & Industrial Supply Line Analysis (denied $372,000 total)
• Approved $10,000 contract for County Health Officer (7/1/23–6/30/24)
• Approved $84,000 contract for Public Health Preparedness & Response Unit (7/1/23–6/30/24)
• Approved $60,972 MOU for School Resource Officer Program for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
• Approved extension to Conditional Use Permit for Utility Scale Solar Energy Array (File No. 103 PZ 20)
• Appointed Allen Smoot to Planning and Zoning Commission through June 30, 2023

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding flooding mitigation. No other specific items or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution - Flooding Mitigation

The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved a consent agenda for flooding mitigation and adopted a resolution declaring an emergency to access state resources, including a trailer for assistance in Cokeville. The meeting was brief and procedural, lasting only eight minutes.

• Approved consent agenda for flooding mitigation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Issuing a Declaration of Emergency for flooding and federal aid access (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Commission will recognize years of service for two employees and hear updates on the RAISE grant. The Planning and Development agenda includes public hearings for two subdivision applications and amendments to existing plats.

• Years of Service Recognition for Debbie Larson and Destry Dearden
• RAISE grant update from County Grant Writer Mary Crosby
• Insurance analysis reports from McCormack Insurance Consultants
• Simple Subdivision Application for Grover Narrows Subdivision (2 +/- acres)
• Simple Subdivision Application for Lone Pine Estates (29.45 +/- acres)

The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a consent agenda including an internet upgrade agreement, a copier lease, a motor grader lease, and several reappointments. They also set Board of Equalization hearing dates for June 21-23 and June 27 to handle 40 property tax protests, requiring applicants to appear in person. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and scheduling.

• Approved All West Communications Agreement for Justice Center internet upgrade
• Approved Dex Imaging Master Agreement for 3 HP DesignJet T2600 copiers at $668.31/month for 63 months plus $192.45/month service
• Approved letter supporting Millennium Networks LLC CPF grant application
• Approved WYDOT agreements for HR23304, HR23305, and CMAQ Dust Suppression projects
• Approved contract with Wyoming Department of Health for Adult Probation Program ($86,747.49)
• Approved 10-year lease of 2023 Caterpillar 160 Motor Grader
• Reappointed Alan Vickrey and James G. Willis to Weed and Pest Board
• Approved 24-hour catering permit for VR Tavern on the Greys LLC for NRA Banquet on June 3, 2023

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commissioners will discuss the creation of an EMS tax district and a water/sewer project. The agenda also includes updates on grants, agency reports, and road maintenance.

• Discussion on the creation of an EMS tax district
• Water/sewer project discussion with CRS Engineering Firm
• Discussion regarding plowing of Duthie Road
• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Grant and project updates from County Grant Writer Mary Crosby

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including the approval of vouchers and minutes from April 4-5, 2023. The meeting included discussions on the potential formation of an EMS District and a proposal for a Master Rail Plan.

• Approved consent agenda, including vouchers and April 4-5 minutes
• Approved orders for reduction/addition to the assessment roll

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold public hearings on April 5, 2023, regarding several land use applications. Items include a commercial storage expansion near Star Valley Ranch and multiple subdivision requests in the Afton area.

• Public hearing for Ridgeline Storage Expansion (Conditional Use Permit) near Star Valley Ranch
• Public hearing for Blue Grouse Roost North Second Filing subdivision near Afton
• Public hearing for Richards Subdivision Road and Bridge Variance 6 miles south of Afton
• Review of Dry Creek Estates Second Filing family exempt subdivision request
• Review of Solitude Phase IV lot combination request

The Board approved several subdivision and storage expansion filings while denying a road and bridge variance. The Commissioners also passed the Lincoln County Wyoming Property Tax Relief Program and authorized over $3.1M from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund.

• Passed the Lincoln County Wyoming Property Tax Relief Program
• Approved $3,122,949.08 from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund
• Approved $50,000 TANF grant application
• Denied File 101 VA 23 Richards Subdivision Road and Bridge Variance
• Approved File 104 CUP 23 Ridgeline Storage Expansion
• Approved File 101 SS 23 Blue Grouse Roost North Second Filing
• Approved File 104 AP 23 Dry Creek Estates Second Filing
• Approved File 105 AP 23 Solitude Phase IV

County Commissioners

The Commission will review financial reports, grant updates, and water/sewer projects. The afternoon session includes updates from Public Health and the Prevention Specialist, alongside a discussion on South Lincoln EMS Association funding.

• Financial report by County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Grant and project update by County Grant Writer Mary Crosby
• Water/sewer project update by Brad Barham of Evaunt Inc.
• Public Health agency update by Madison Wilkes
• South Lincoln EMS Association funding discussion

The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved an addendum to a support services agreement with Evaunt Inc. for the early release of funds to monitor sewer pipelines. The board also approved the consent agenda and a series of departmental vouchers.

• Approved $50,000 early release of funds to Evaunt Inc. for wastewater monitoring equipment
• Approved consent agenda including March 7-8, 2023 minutes and vouchers
• Approved orders for reduction/addition to the assessment roll
• Appointed Commissioner Connelly and Robert Davis to the Regional Transportation Planning Organization

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will hold public hearings on March 8 for three subdivision proposals, a conditional use permit for a gravel pit, and a road/bridge variance. They will also discuss the county comprehensive plan update. The March 7 session includes agency updates and presentations from insurance and banking consultants.

• Public hearing: Harmon Subdivision Fourth Filing — 23.25 acres into 3 residential lots near Afton
• Public hearing: Teresa Porter Subdivision — 28.56 acres into 3 residential lots near Afton
• Public hearing: E-Cubed Industries Gravel Pit conditional use permit for up to 15 acres near Kemmerer
• Public hearing: Richards Subdivision variance request for a 16-foot bridge travel way (26 feet required)
• Discussion of Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan update

Over two days of meetings, commissioners approved several subdivision filings and a gravel mining operation. The board also agreed to switch the county's credit card program to First Bank and lowered the age for preventative colonoscopy screenings to 40 through Health EZ.

• Approved $23,477.75 4-H Development Position agreement with University of Wyoming
• Approved $11,000 funding increase for Bridger-Teton National Forest Patrol
• Approved switch to First Bank credit card program
• Approved Harmon Subdivision Fourth Filing (File 210 MS 22)
• Approved Teresa Porter Subdivision (File 211 MS 21)
• Approved E-Cubed Industries Limited Gravel Mining Operation (File 102 CUP 23)
• Approved Paul Stock 7L7 Ranch Subdivision filings (File 812 AP 22 and File 417 SS 22)
• Tabled Richards Subdivision Road and Bridge Variance (File 101 VA 23) until April 5, 2023

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet on February 21, 2023, to discuss agency updates from the Treasurer, Grant Writer, Senior Care Program, Prevention Specialist, Public Health Nurse Manager, Veteran Service Officer, and County Engineer. The agenda also includes a presentation on South Muddy String Road concerns and a request for a State Seal for the courtroom.

• Financial report from County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield
• Update on grants/projects from Grant Writer Mary Crosby
• Interagency agreement and update from Public Health Nurse Manager Madison Wilkes
• Discussion of South Muddy String Road concerns from Perkins to Dana Street
• Request for State Seal for Courtroom from Judge Bluemel

The Board approved several interagency agreements, including a medical plan amendment and an opioid settlement memorandum. The commission authorized the hiring of a county-paid health nurse and appointed a special prosecutor for a Game and Fish case. Funding was also approved for a new state seal for the courtroom.

• Approved Amendment to the Lincoln County Medical Plan
• Approved letter of support for Wyoming DAC Hub Pilot-Center Cooperative
• Approved Interagency Agreement between Lincoln County Child Development Association and Lincoln County Public Health
• Authorized work with OKLO for Department of Energy applications
• Approved OneWyo Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement
• Approved hiring a county paid health nurse at $30-$36 per hour
• Approved pay increase up to $27 per hour for PHRC position
• Appointed Dan Erramouspe as Special Prosecutor for a Game and Fish case

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will discuss a mileage rate reimbursement and hear agency updates from Facilities and Public Health. On Wednesday, they will hold public hearings on a variance for the Painted Hills Subdivision and a conditional use permit for the Ivie Plantation Recreational Vehicle Park, along with other planning matters.

• Public hearing on Painted Hills Subdivision variance to reduce minimum curve radius from 250 to 100 feet, 3 miles west of Afton
• Public hearing on Ivie Plantation RV Park conditional use permit for 8 RV spaces and a service building, 1.9 miles northwest of Star Valley Ranch
• Discussion of possible contract with Rain Fire
• Amended plat for Bitter Creek Ranches Fifth Filing to adjust boundary line, west of Afton
• Discussion of quitclaim deeds for Berton Townsite lots

The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners approved the Ivie Plantation RV Park and Bitter Creek Ranches Fifth Filing while denying a road variance for the Painted Hills Subdivision. Other actions included increasing the mileage rate and approving funding for conservation districts.

• Denied File 102 VA 23 variance request for Painted Hills Subdivision
• Approved File 102 CUP 22 Ivie Plantation Recreational Vehicle Park
• Approved File 101 AP 23 Bitter Creek Ranches Fifth Filing
• Increased mileage rate to 65.5 cents retro to January 1, 2023
• Approved $5,000 for each Conservation District to process data
• Approved new breakers for Courthouse and heating upgrade for District Court
• Approved 24-hour alcohol permits for Pony Tales and Pine Creek Ski Resort
• Signed Pension Agreements for Lincoln and Star Valley Search and Rescue

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and vouchers; recognize years of service; and discuss correspondence and calendar items. They will also receive a financial report from the treasurer, an update on grants from the grant writer, and a follow-up on a consulting agreement before entering an executive session on personnel.

• Approval of vouchers
• Jerry Greenfield, County Treasurer (Financial report)
• Mary Crosby, County Grant Writer (Update on grants/projects)
• Brad Barham, Evaunt Management (Follow-up on consulting agreement)
• Executive Session – Personnel

The Board approved a contract with Sunrise Engineering Inc. for a master plan and a support services agreement with Evaunt Inc. They also authorized short-term alcohol sales permits for local events and expanded the Etna Water and Sewer District.

• Approved agreement with Sunrise Engineering Inc. for a Master Plan
• Approved Support Services Agreement with Evaunt Inc.
• Approved Expansion Memorandum of Understanding for Kemmerer Area of Economy to include Town of Opal
• Approved Resolution of Enlargement of the Etna Water and Sewer District to include Robert and Sherie Samuelian 2002 Trust
• Approved 24 Hour/Daily Alcoholic Beverage Sales Permit for Logan Wolfley (Afton Hill Climbs)
• Approved 24 Hour/Daily Alcoholic Beverage Sales Permit for Shriners Chariot races
• Approved Amendment of County of Lincoln Medical Plan regarding Specialty Drugs
• Approved vouchers and minutes from January 3-4, 2023

County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Commission will meet over two days to handle routine consent items, appoint officers and committee assignments, and discuss a consulting agreement with Evaunt Management. The Planning and Engineering Office agenda includes public hearings on several subdivision plats and a variance request, as well as final plat approvals and other planning matters.

• Public hearing on Northwinds Subdivision preliminary plat: 35 acres into 7 residential lots near Star Valley Ranch
• Public hearing on Painted Hills Subdivision variance: request to reduce minimum curve radius from 250 ft to 100 ft
• Public hearing on Quaky Hollow simple subdivision: 5.83 acres into 2 lots near Afton
• Public hearing on Wild Rose Estates simple subdivision: 32 acres into 2 lots near Afton
• Discussion of consulting agreement with Evaunt Management (no dollar amount listed)

The Board appointed leadership roles for 2023 and approved several subdivision plats and road easement vacations. The Commission also authorized a $50,000 grant for digital signage and delineators and set chief deputy salary scales for county offices.

• Appointed Commissioner Hansen as Chairman and Commissioner Connelly as Vice Chairman
• Approved Resolution setting Chief Deputy salaries at 80% of the Elected Official's salary for Clerk of Court, Treasurer, and Assessor, and 70% for Clerk's Office deputies
• Approved Northwinds Subdivision (File 101 MA 23) with modified conditions
• Approved Quaky Hollow (File 431 SS 22) and Wild Rose Estates (File 432 SS 22)
• Approved Partial Vacation of Road Easement in Moose Hollow (File 103 AP 23)
• Approved Good Neighbor Subdivision Third Filing (File 207 MS SS) and Valley Springs II (File 209 MS 22)
• Approved Auburn Townsite Block 5 (File 817 AP 22) and Block 6 (File 818 AP 22)
• Approved $50,000 HRRR FY23 grant for digital signage ($45,245 federal, $4,755 local)