Sheridan County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on December 27, 2021, with three of five commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after 46 minutes.

Emergency Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on December 23, 2021, during which they voted to enter executive session to discuss litigation matters. No public action was taken, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Approved motion to convene into executive session for litigation discussion (passed)
• Approved motion to reconvene into regular session (passed)

County Commissioners

The board approved the FY2022 CMAQ program agreement with WYDOT, accepting a $324,800 federal award for a total project of $406,000 with $81,200 in county match. They also approved leases with ROVAR LLC for airport business park and terminal operations, and signed the OneWyo opioid settlement agreement. Several routine items were approved on the consent agenda, including mortgage releases and a change order for the Fulmer Library generator project.

• Approved consent agenda including mortgage releases and change order (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-12-031 vacating right-of-way in Lodore Gardens Subdivision (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Terry to Fair Association Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 CMAQ agreement with WYDOT for $324,800 federal award (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Business Park Lease with ROVAR LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Terminal Lease with ROVAR LLC (unanimous)
• Approved OneWyo Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission voted to close the UW Extension Office from December 23 through December 31, 2021, following the University of Wyoming winter break. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included staff reports and an update on the Sheridan Community Land Trust.

• Approved closure of UW Extension Office Dec 23-31, 2021 (passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on December 13, 2021, with four of five commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included warrants and minutes, and the regular agenda. They appointed two members to the Predator Management District and approved Resolution 21-12-030 for the 2022 holiday courthouse closure schedule. A Memorandum of Understanding with WYDOT for Project HR22901 was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants and minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Krumm to Predator Management District, 3-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Jerry L. Reed to Predator Management District, 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-12-030, 2022 Holiday Courthouse Closure Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with WYDOT for Project HR22901 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed November 2021 warrant reports, received an overview of the outgoing emergency management coordinator's tenure, and heard updates from county staff and the US Forest Service on Red Grade Road. Chairman Siddle left early, and Commissioner Haswell finished the meeting.

• Reviewed November 2021 warrant reports (no action taken)
• Heard overview of Emergency Management program under outgoing coordinator Bruce Edwards
• Received US Forest Service update on Red Grade Road and mountain conditions

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on November 29, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Courthouse Board Room. All five commissioners were present, along with county staff. The meeting consisted solely of staff and elected official reports, with no decisions, approvals, or actions taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:29 a.m.

• No decisions were made during this staff meeting.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission approved a cooperative agreement with the Wyoming Department of Transportation for State Project ARSCT B224A01. The motion was made by Commissioner Cram and passed. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved cooperative agreement with WYDOT for State Project ARSCT B224A01 (passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved several routine items, including a federal assistance application for expanding and renovating the commercial terminal building at the airport. They also ratified various permits and agreements, and approved two easement vacations as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved consent agenda including ratification of fireworks permit, catering permit, and utility license agreement
• Adopted Resolution 21-11-029 to vacate a platted alley in Lodore Gardens Subdivision
• Approved KJC Easement Vacation (EV-21-006) as recommended by P&Z (4-0)
• Approved Powder River Timber Easement Vacation (EV-21-007) with 2 conditions as recommended by P&Z (4-0)
• Approved and authorized signing of federal assistance application for airport terminal expansion/renovation
• Approved Amendment #1 to ArcaSearch Corporation agreement for digital preservation of county records

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting and made one substantive decision: it unanimously supported Scenario D of the proposed redistricting scenarios for Region 5. The agenda was amended to add this discussion item. No other decisions were made.

• Amended agenda to include redistricting discussion (passed)
• Supported Scenario D of proposed redistricting scenarios for Region 5 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on November 8, 2021, with four of five commissioners present. The meeting consisted solely of staff and elected official reports, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes recorded. The meeting was adjourned after 47 minutes.

County Commissioners

The board approved the Tipton LLC rezone and the Bull Pen minor subdivision as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. It also approved a bus shelter agreement with The Hub on Smith, a homeland security grant, and the consent agenda including warrants and license agreements. The Clearwater Land & Minerals rezone was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants and license agreements (motion passed)
• Approved Tipton LLC Rezone as recommended by P&Z (motion passed)
• Approved Bull Pen Minor Subdivision as recommended by P&Z (motion passed)
• Approved Bus Shelter Program and Service Agreement with The Hub on Smith (motion passed)
• Approved State Homeland Security Program Grant FY 2021 (motion passed)
• Withdrawn: Clearwater Land & Minerals Rezone (by applicant)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed the October 2021 warrant reports and heard updates from county staff. The Parks and Recreation Board requested county assistance to weld shut old bear-proof trash containers in Story Centennial Park and replace them, with the board directing contact with the Road and Bridge Department. Plans were also discussed for Boy Scouts to wrap trees at Kleenburn to prevent beaver damage, with Game & Fish to investigate relocating beavers in the spring.

• Reviewed October 2021 warrant reports (no action taken)
• Directed Parks and Recreation to contact Road and Bridge for trash container replacement assistance

County Commissioners

The board adopted Resolution 21-10-028 to appoint a special prosecutor, as recommended by the county attorney. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff and elected official reports.

• Adopted Resolution 21-10-028 appointing a special prosecutor (passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved a resolution allowing 307 Horse Racing Inc. to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on live, historic, and simulcast horse racing events within the county. They also adopted a zoning and land division rules amendment, vacated a public right-of-way known as Boeing Road, and approved several other items including an easement vacation and a tax refund. All votes passed, with one commissioner voting against the Boeing Road vacation.

• Approved Resolution 21-10-025 for 307 Horse Racing Inc. pari-mutuel wagering (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 21-10-027 amending zoning and land division rules (passed)
• Vacated public right-of-way Boeing Road (4-1, Cram opposed)
• Approved McDonald Easement Vacation (passed)
• Rescinded CU-12-002 Small Seasonal Antique & Art Show CUP (passed)
• Authorized $997.37 tax refund to Holiday Lodge (passed)
• Approved consent agenda including Red Grade Trails grant amendment and rail service letter (passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission voted to rescind Resolution 21-06-011, which had imposed partial fire restrictions, effective immediately. The motion was made by Commissioner Cram and passed. The meeting also included a presentation from 307 Horse Racing Inc. about a proposed pari-mutuel wagering operation at Little Goose Liquor on Coffeen Avenue, but no action was taken on that proposal.

• Rescinded Resolution 21-06-011 Partial Fire Restrictions, effective immediately (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on October 11, 2021, at the County Courthouse. The minutes list only the call to order, staff and elected reports, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes recorded.

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda including September warrants and mortgage ratifications, then approved several agreements and appointments. Key actions included a $242,500 contract with Cushing Terrell for the Historic Courthouse and Jail Rehabilitation Project, a conditional use permit for a meat processing facility, and a cattle guard installation agreement. The board also appointed Ken Muller as viewer for a right-of-way vacation and Ken Heuermann to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved consent agenda including September warrants and mortgage ratifications (unanimous)
• Approved $242,500 agreement with Cushing Terrell for Historic Courthouse and Jail Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved CU-21-005: GLB, LLC Meat Processing CUP with 5 conditions, rescinding prior Yalowizer items (unanimous)
• Approved cattle guard installation agreement with Mike Tipton on County Road 64 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ken Muller as Viewer for right-of-way vacation north of Lodore Ave, south of Piney Ave in Story (unanimous)
• Appointed Ken Heuermann to Historic Preservation Commission for unexpired term ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Service Block Grant contract with Wyoming Dept of Health (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant Award Agreement (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on October 4, 2021, where Aaron Gruen and Debra Jean of Gruen & Associates LLC presented an overview of the Housing Needs Assessment process and answered questions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and included staff reports from county officials.

• Heard housing needs assessment overview from Gruen & Associates LLC
• Received staff reports from county planner, administrative director, engineer, sheriff, and clerk

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on September 27, 2021, with all commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after 46 minutes.

County Commissioners

The board approved the transfer of the Story Store retail liquor license to a new LLC, contingent on the property sale. They also approved a landslide variance for the Stoner property with one condition, and authorized a lease-purchase agreement with US Bancorp for two new motor graders. All votes passed unanimously with four commissioners present.

• Approved consent agenda including contract change order for Fulmer Library roof/HVAC (4-0)
• Approved transfer of retail liquor license 2021-L-8788 from Story Store @ The Old Firehall Inc. to Story's Old Firehall Store LLC, contingent on property sale (4-0)
• Approved Item V-21-004 Stoner Landslide Variance with one condition as recommended by Planning and Zoning (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-09-024 and lease/purchase agreement with US Bancorp for two 2021 Caterpillar 150-15AWD motor graders (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on September 20, 2021, with four of five commissioners present. They received reports from county staff and elected officials, and heard an update from Brad Bauer of the Sheridan Community Land Trust on the Red Grade Trail System improvements. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting, which adjourned at 9:56 a.m.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.
• Heard staff and elected official reports from the County Planner, Engineer, SAWSJPB Administrator, Assessor, Sheriff, and Emergency Management Coordinator.
• Received an update from the Sheridan Community Land Trust on Red Grade Trail System improvements and other events.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission met for a staff meeting on September 13, 2021, with all five commissioners present. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the session. The meeting included staff reports and a quarterly update from the US Forest Service on topics like the Crater Ridge fire, fire restrictions, and recreation.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission approved a consent agenda with numerous permits and warrants, then took up several land-use items. They approved a housing needs assessment contract with Gruen & Associates, a records digitization agreement with ArcaSearch, and a WYDOT urban systems funds agreement. They also approved a conditional use permit for Laura's Lawn Care, the Moon Valley minor subdivision, and the Powder Horn Ranch Minor No. 42 subdivision, and designated County Road 68 as a private road.

• Approved consent agenda with permits, warrants, and letters (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-09-023 designating County Road 68 as private road (passed)
• Approved Resolution 21-09-022 to vacate Boeing Road in Jefferies Draw Subdivision (passed)
• Approved Laura's Lawn Care & Snow Removal CUP with 5 conditions (passed)
• Approved Moon Valley Minor Subdivision with variance and 2 conditions (passed)
• Approved Powder Horn Ranch Minor No. 42 Subdivision with 2 conditions (passed)
• Approved housing needs assessment agreement with Gruen & Associates (passed)
• Approved records digitization agreement with ArcaSearch (passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on September 7, 2021, and reviewed the Warrant Reports for August 2021, which were provided by Administrative Director Renee Obermueller. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting included staff reports from the County Planner, County Engineer, Sheriff, and Administrative Director, and adjourned at 8:48 a.m.

• Reviewed August 2021 Warrant Reports (no action recorded)
• Heard staff reports from County Planner, County Engineer, Sheriff, and Administrative Director (no decisions noted)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission approved two items related to the Wolf Creek Road project. First, they approved Cooperative Agreement #2 between Sheridan County and the Town of Ranchester for County Road #67 (also known as Wolf Creek Road or Gillette Street). Second, they approved Contract Amendment No. 3 for the Wolf Creek Road project with WWC Engineering. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Cooperative Agreement #2 with the Town of Ranchester for County Road #67 (Wolf Creek Road/Gillette Street)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 3 for the Wolf Creek Road project with WWC Engineering

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission reconsidered and approved a variance from Section 3.3 (h) for Item PP-21-002, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion passed 3-2, with Commissioners Ringley, Cram, and Haswell in favor, and Siddle and Wright opposed. The meeting also included an update on the Crater Ridge fire from Bighorn National Forest staff.

• Reconsidered variance for Item PP-21-002 (motion passed)
• Approved variance from Section 3.3 (h) per June 2, 2021 letter from Tyson Markham (3-2)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, budget amendment #4, the annual statement, and several agreements including a design contract for the Brooks Street Greenspace Project. They also tabled the appointment of appraisers for the vacation of County Road 68 until the September 7 meeting. All votes were unanimous among the three commissioners present.

• Approved consent agenda including license agreements, catering permits, and mortgage release (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-08-020, Budget Amendment #4, transferring unencumbered funds (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-08-021, Annual Statement for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 (3-0)
• Tabled appointment of appraisers for County Road 68 vacation until September 7 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Amendment One extending the HMEP grant award (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Morrison-Maierle Inc. for Brooks Street Greenspace Project design (3-0)
• Approved Prosinski Easement Vacation (EV-21-004) as recommended (3-0)
• Approved Agreement to Postpone for Powder Horn, South Fork Subdivision (S-21-001) (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on August 16, 2021, with four of five commissioners present. The only substantive item was a presentation by Leslie George, Gay Woodhouse, and Nic George on Cowboy Skill Games, including income disbursement to county and school funding, regulations, and the game manufacturer Pace-O-Matic. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on August 9, 2021, with all five commissioners present. The main item was a presentation by WYDOT officials, including Transportation Commissioner Susan Holmes, on the agency's mission, upcoming projects, and funding process. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved a new retail liquor license for Wyarno Bar and Grill, an MOU with School District No. 1 for the School Resource Officer program, and two minor subdivisions (Sessions and Bighorn Avenue) with conditions. They also approved a rezone (Palmer) on a 2-1 vote, a contract for Red Grade Trail parking areas, and a resolution to apply for federal funding for a dust mitigation project. The consent agenda, including numerous warrants and administrative actions, was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants and administrative actions (unanimous)
• Approved new retail liquor license for Wyarno Bar and Grill (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with School District No. 1 for School Resource Officer program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-08-018 for CMAQ Dust Mitigation funding application (unanimous)
• Approved Sessions Minor Subdivision with 2 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Bighorn Avenue Minor Subdivision with 2 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Palmer Rezone (2-1, Siddle opposed)
• Approved contract with Wagner Ranch Services for Red Grade Trail parking areas (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission certified the mill levies for fiscal year 2021-22, authorizing the Chairman to execute the Board's Order as required by state law. The motion passed unanimously. The board also convened an executive session to discuss litigation, but no action was taken during that session.

• Certified mill levies for FY 2021-22 (motion passed)
• Authorized Chairman to execute Board's Order for mill levies
• Convened executive session for litigation discussion (motion passed)
• Reconvened to regular session (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission approved and authorized the chairman to sign a contract with Modern Electric for standby generator installation. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting also included staff reports and an operations update on the Crater Ridge Fire from the Rocky Mountain Blue Team.

• Approved contract with Modern Electric for standby generator installation (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Board approved the FY2021-22 budget, including the airport's budget, and authorized the Chairman to sign the budget message and resolution. It also approved a budget amendment for fund transfers, awarded a standby generator bid for the library to Modern Electric, and approved a maintenance agreement with Election Systems & Software.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, catering permits, and a subaward agreement.
• Approved the FY2021-22 budget for the Sheridan County Airport as proposed.
• Adopted Resolution 21-07-016, adopting the FY2021-22 budget with specified appropriations.
• Approved Resolution 21-07-017, Budget Amendment #3, transferring unencumbered funds.
• Awarded the standby generator base bid for the library project to Modern Electric.
• Approved the hardware maintenance and software license agreement with Election Systems & Software, LLC.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on July 19, 2021, at the County Courthouse. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials, but no formal decisions, approvals, or actions were taken. The meeting adjourned after 27 minutes.

• No decisions were made during this staff meeting.

Budget Hearing

The Board of Sheridan County Commissioners convened a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. Administrative Director Renee Obermueller gave a brief overview of the budget message and proposed budget. The hearing was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. with no formal decision, approval, or denial recorded in the minutes.

• Held public hearing for proposed FY 2021-22 budget
• Adjourned hearing at 5:08 p.m. without recorded action

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on July 12, 2021, with four of five commissioners present. They received reports from county staff, including the planner, engineer, and SAWS project manager, and heard a quarterly update from the Sheridan County Conservation District on projects and the FY22 budget. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on July 6, 2021, at the County Courthouse. The meeting included a review of the June 2021 warrant reports and reports from county staff and elected officials. No formal decisions, approvals, or actions were taken during the meeting, which adjourned after 18 minutes.

• Reviewed June 2021 warrant reports, no action taken
• Heard reports from county planner, engineer, SAWS project manager, sheriff, airport manager, and administrative director, no action taken

County Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda, including numerous contracts, permits, and warrants. They also approved the transfer of the Elk View Inn retail liquor license, several resolutions (SAWS policy, liquor licensing rules, right-of-way vacations, and a loan for the Fulmer Library project), an airport grant application, a rezoning, a storage expansion conditional use permit, and the Ironwood Subdivision. The Powder Horn Estates preliminary plat was approved with one variance, while a second variance was denied.

• Approved consent agenda with contracts, permits, and warrants (unanimous)
• Approved Elk View Inn liquor license transfer to Elk View Inn Wyoming LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-07-010 on SAWS/City of Sheridan notice and negotiations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-07-012 amending liquor licensing rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-07-013 vacating Holmes Avenue and Alley of Block 43 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-07-014 notice of intent to vacate County Road #68 (unanimous)
• Approved loan resolution for Fulmer Library Roof and HVAC Upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Boley 3 Rezone and LATR Storage Expansion CUP (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on June 28, 2021, with all five commissioners present. The only substantive item was a presentation by the Sportsmen's Association, covering their history, conservation work, and current programs. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission voted to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the termination of the lease agreement between the County and Flying Valley LLC. The motion was made by Commissioner Cram and passed. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved termination of lease agreement with Flying Valley LLC (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Board approved Resolution 21-06-011, enacting partial fire restrictions in Sheridan County effective 8:00 a.m. on June 21, 2021. The board also approved a lot size variance for Barnes, a COVID-19 contact tracing agreement amendment, and lease agreements with Falcon Car Corporation, Bighorn Airways, and Flying Valley, LLC. A setback variance for TenTen was denied.

• Approved Resolution 21-06-011, partial fire restrictions effective June 21, 2021
• Approved Barnes Lot Size Variance (V-21-002) with one condition
• Denied TenTen Setback Variance (V-21-003)
• Approved Amendment One to COVID-19 contact tracing and testing MOU with Wyoming Department of Health
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to SCA Business Park Lease with Falcon Car Corporation
• Approved SCA Business Park Lease with Bighorn Airways, Inc.
• Approved Landlords Consent to Assignment between Sheridan County, Bighorn Airways, and Flying Valley, LLC
• Approved consent agenda including audit services, catering permits, and affordable housing agreements

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission met for a staff meeting on June 14, 2021. They received updates from county staff and the US Forest Service on dry conditions and campground use. The board voted to enter an executive session to discuss real estate matters, but no action was taken during that session. The meeting adjourned at 10:13 a.m.

• Approved motion to convene into executive session for real estate discussion
• Approved motion to reconvene into regular session
• No action taken during executive session

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission voted down a motion to support a sanctuary county resolution for Second Amendment rights, proposed by Sean Saltzman. The motion failed. The Commission also agreed to continue supporting the Ranchester Pathway project, with the next step being a TAP Grant application for WY DOT planning and design.

• Rejected motion to support Second Amendment sanctuary resolution (motion failed)
• Agreed to continue county support for Ranchester Pathway project

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on June 1, 2021, with all five commissioners present. The meeting included a warrant review for May 2021 and staff reports from county officials, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after 31 minutes.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including warrants and various agreements, and adopted two right-of-way resolutions. They approved the Prairie Hills Quarry (Item Q-21-001) with 5 conditions, the P&P Subdivision (Item CD-21-001) with 2 conditions, and the Oxbow Ranch Preliminary Plat (Item PP-21-001J) with 6 conditions, along with a variance from street dedication requirements. The board also approved the annual contract with the Public Health Officer, a COVID-19 response agreement amendment, and made multiple appointments to county boards.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants and agreements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-06-008 vacating right-of-way on Lodore and Ladore Avenues (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-06-009 notice of intent to vacate right-of-way on Holmes Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Falcon Cars Corporation conceptual design for airport business park lots (unanimous)
• Approved Prairie Hills Quarry with 5 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved P&P Subdivision with 2 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Oxbow Ranch Preliminary Plat with 6 conditions (4-1, Siddle opposed)
• Approved annual contract with Public Health Officer Dr. Ian Hunter (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on May 24, 2021, with all five commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff but no formal votes or decisions were taken. The meeting adjourned after 29 minutes.

County Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda, the published agenda, and several contracts and agreements, including a public health preparedness contract, a maternal and child health MOU amendment, and a historic preservation plan agreement. They adopted Resolution 21-05-005 setting a speed limit for County Road #92 (Tongue Canyon Road) with Commissioner Cram opposed. They also appointed Ken Muller as viewer for the Dow-Dutch Creek Road vacation, approved an Oxbow setback variance, and approved a grant agreement for 3-Poles Recreation Area with Commissioner Haswell recused.

• Approved consent agenda and authorized chairman to sign documents
• Approved contract with Wyoming Dept. of Health for Public Health Preparedness
• Approved Amendment One to MOU for Maternal and Child Health
• Adopted Resolution 21-05-005 speed limit for County Road #92 (4-1, Cram opposed)
• Appointed Ken Muller as Viewer for Dow-Dutch Creek Road vacation
• Approved Oxbow Setback Variance V-21-001 as recommended
• Approved agreement to prepare Historic Preservation Plan
• Approved grant agreement for 3-Poles Recreation Area (Haswell recused)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission met for a staff meeting on May 17, 2021. They convened into executive session to discuss litigation, as permitted by state law, and reconvened without taking any action. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Convened into executive session to discuss litigation (motion passed)
• Reconvened into regular session (motion passed)
• No action taken during executive session

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission approved two items: a request for FAA approval to transfer airport AIP entitlement funds to Jackson Hole Airport, and the award of a $393,045 dust suppression project to Oxford, Inc., conditional on WYDOT concurrence. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved request for FAA approval to transfer airport AIP entitlement funds to Jackson Hole Airport
• Awarded $393,045 dust suppression project to Oxford, Inc., conditional on WYDOT concurrence

County Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda, including warrants and permits, and then approved several land-use items: the Elk Valley Subdivision, WYDOT/Ranchester Hot Mix Plant CUP, Lewis/Shober Rezone, and Excalibur Construction's purchase of 12 lots in Trailside at Woodland Park. They also awarded a $447,405.70 contract for County Road #67 (Wolf Creek Road) to Mountain View Building, Inc., and approved the transfer of the Parkman Bar retail liquor license to Twisted Woods LLC. A resolution on nuisance abatement rules failed.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants and permits
• Awarded Wolf Creek Road contract to Mountain View Building, Inc. for $447,405.70
• Approved Elk Valley Subdivision with 2 conditions
• Approved WYDOT/Ranchester Yard Hot Mix Plant CUP with 5 conditions
• Approved Lewis/Shober Rezone
• Approved Excalibur Construction purchase of 12 lots in Trailside at Woodland Park
• Approved transfer of retail liquor license from Crystal Springs Inc. to Twisted Woods LLC
• Failed to adopt Resolution 21-05-007 on nuisance abatement rules

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on May 3, 2021, with four of five commissioners present. The board reviewed the April 2021 warrant reports and heard reports from county staff and elected officials, but took no formal votes or decisions.

• Reviewed April 2021 warrant reports (no action noted)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on April 26, 2021, with all five commissioners present. After an executive session on litigation, they voted to authorize the County Attorney to file a liquor license revocation in District Court against Gregson Properties LLC, doing business as Tunnel Inn. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized County Attorney to file liquor license revocation against Gregson Properties LLC dba Tunnel Inn (motion passed)
• Convened into executive session for litigation matters (motion passed)
• Reconvened into regular session (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission approved a consent agenda and several individual items, including a lease agreement with Flying Hammer Holdings for the airport business park, a contract for the airport long-term parking lot project, and a cooperative funding agreement with the City of Sheridan for the Impact 307 incubator. They also approved the 2021 Wildland Fire Management Plan, a utility easement vacation, and various other agreements and resolutions. All motions passed, with one abstention on the airport lease.

• Approved consent agenda including ratifications of agreements and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved O'Dell Utility Easement Vacation EV-21-001 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Wildland Fire Management Annual Operating Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Ken Muller as Viewer for Holmes Avenue partial vacation (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Business Park Lease with Flying Hammer Holdings, LLC (3-0, Haswell abstained)
• Approved Lease Termination Agreement for Story Centennial Park (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Funding Agreement with City of Sheridan for Impact 307 (unanimous)
• Approved Stantec contract for Goose Creek Flood Notification Network O&M (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on April 19, 2021, with three commissioners present. The meeting consisted solely of staff and elected official reports; no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on April 12, 2021, with four of six commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and a quarterly update from the Sheridan County Conservation District, but no formal decisions or votes were taken.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including warrants and various agreements, and approved multiple liquor license transfers and renewals for 2021-22. They also approved grant applications for TANF/CIP funding, a Federal Lands Access Program agreement for the Red Grade Road project, and several other county contracts and appointments.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and various license agreements.
• Approved transfer of restaurant liquor license from Mere Pizza LLC to Big Horn Mere Pizza LLC.
• Approved 2021/22 liquor license renewals for Eatons Ranch and The Ranch at Ucross.
• Approved 2021/22 restaurant liquor license renewal for Big Horn Mercantile.
• Approved 2021/22 retail liquor license renewals for 16 establishments, excluding My Buddy's Place initially.
• Approved TANF/CIP grant applications for Compass Center for Families ($55,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters ($15,000).
• Approved 2021/22 retail liquor license renewal for My Buddy's Place after representative arrived late.
• Approved agreements for Red Grade Road project, health officer support, Justice Commission, and other items.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission approved a $380,000 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) agreement with the Wyoming Department of Transportation. They also approved a tax error payback to a property owner dating back to 2015. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $380,000 CMAQ agreement with WYDOT (motion passed)
• Approved tax error payback to property owner back to 2015 (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on March 29, 2021, with four of five commissioners present. The meeting consisted solely of staff and elected official reports; no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned after 36 minutes.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission adopted Resolution 21-03-003 to settle delinquent taxes with Summit Gas Resources, Inc., and approved a correction to minimum lot size under the Family Exemption in Planning and Zoning rules. The meeting also included updates on trail projects and a discussion on water rights in the Story Park area, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 21-03-003 for delinquent tax settlement with Summit Gas Resources, Inc. (passed)
• Approved correction to minimum lot size under Family Exemption in Planning and Zoning rules (passed)

County Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying several agreements and licenses. They also adopted a resolution designating five banks as county depositories, appointed Jeff Wallack to the Planning and Zoning Commission, approved a notice of intent for nuisance rules, vacated the Connely Easement, approved plat revisions for Powder Horn South Fork Subdivision, and approved an agreement with Gumption Trail Works for the Red Grade Trails Project.

• Approved consent agenda, including ratification of agreements for recreation, law enforcement, gravel purchase, and affordable housing.
• Adopted Resolution 21-03-002 designating Cowboy State Bank, First Federal Bank & Trust, First Interstate Bank, Security State Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank as county depositories.
• Appointed Jeff Wallack to the Sheridan County Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022.
• Approved the Notice of Intent to adopt Rules and Regulations for the Declaration and Abatement of Nuisances.
• Approved Item EV-21-003: Connely Easement Vacation as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Approved eight revisions to the final plat of Powder Horn, South Fork Subdivision.
• Approved and authorized signing of the Agreement with Gumption Trail Works for the Red Grade Trails Project.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on March 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting included reports from county staff and officials, but no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 a.m.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on March 8, 2021, with all five commissioners present. The only substantive item was a quarterly update from the U.S. Forest Service, covering snowpack and dispersed camping numbers. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned after 41 minutes.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, permits, and warrants. They also approved a resolution accepting a right-of-way for Gulch Road, a grant application for the Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program, and contracts with the Wyoming Department of Health for Big Horn County CARES Act and Community Service Block Grant programs. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, permits, and warrants.
• Approved Resolution 2021-03-001 accepting right-of-way for Gulch Road.
• Approved grant application for Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program.
• Approved contract with Wyoming Department of Health for Big Horn County CARES Act.
• Approved contract with Wyoming Department of Health for Big Horn County Community Service Block Grant.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on March 1, 2021. They reviewed the February 2021 warrant reports, received reports from county staff and elected officials, and heard a presentation on the Antelope Butte Ski Area's progress. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Reviewed February 2021 warrant reports
• Heard staff and elected official reports
• Received Antelope Butte Ski Area progress update

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting and work session on February 22, 2021, where no formal decisions were made. The main agenda item was a presentation by Scot Rendall, Director of Impact 307, covering the program's history, overview, funding, and success stories. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission approved the Community Charitable Relief Fund allocations as presented. The motion was made by Commissioner Ringley and passed. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Community Charitable Relief Fund allocations as presented

County Commissioners

The board approved consent items, two Weed and Pest appointments, a drainage easement vacation, two Powder Horn subdivisions, a COVID-19 vaccination MOU, and two airport business park leases. The Sheridan Solar project (SCEF-20-001) was denied after a failed motion, with a written decision to follow.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and UW lease amendment
• Appointed Jeremy Zumberger to Weed and Pest District #2 (4-year term)
• Appointed JD Hill to Weed and Pest District #5 (4-year term)
• Approved EV-20-004 Scott-Utility drainage/construction easement vacation
• Approved RP-21-001 Powder Horn Ranch Minor No. 34 Subdivision
• Approved S-21-001 Powder Horn South Fork Subdivision with 2 conditions
• Approved MOU with Wyoming Dept. of Health for COVID-19 vaccination activities
• Approved SCA Business Park leases with Dynamix Energy and Falcon Cars (Falcon contingent on registration)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting and work session to review Community Charitable Gift Applications. No formal decisions were made; the applications were only discussed. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m.

• Reviewed Community Charitable Gift Applications (no vote recorded)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners denied a conditional use permit for Affordable Siding to operate a building siding business, with the motion failing. The board also approved the consent agenda, the meeting agenda, and the appointment of Nate Kane to the Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District, Area #1, for a four-year term. The meeting was largely procedural, including approval of warrants and recognition of staff service.

• Denied Affordable Siding conditional use permit (motion failed)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and public defender recommendations
• Approved meeting agenda as published
• Appointed Nate Kane to Weed and Pest Control District, Area #1 (4-year term)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on February 1, 2021, where they reviewed the warrant reports for January 2021. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting consisted of reports from staff and elected officials.

• Reviewed January 2021 warrant reports

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on January 25, 2021, with all five commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and an introduction of the new University of Wyoming Extension Regional Director, Amanda Marney. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural only.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on January 20, 2021, with all five commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials, but no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned after 53 minutes.

County Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda, including ratification of several letters and agreements, and approved the agenda as published. They approved Amendment One to the WYDOT MOU for the Commercial Air Service Improvement Plan and a contract with the Flying Cowboys. A setback variance for Evanoff was denied, and the Sheridan Solar application was tabled for a future decision within 45 days.

• Approved consent agenda including ratification of letters and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment One to WYDOT MOU for Commercial Air Service Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Flying Cowboys (unanimous)
• Appointed Terry Weitzel to Parks and Recreation Board for unexpired term (unanimous)
• Denied Evanoff Setback Variance to reduce front setback to 5 feet (motion failed)
• Tabled Sheridan Solar application for future decision within 45 days

County Commissioners

The board approved a conditional use permit for the Landeck Hot Mix Plant with four conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A proposed rezone for Boley 2 failed. The board also approved a grant agreement for the Sheridan County Preservation Plan Project and reappointed Andrew Cassiday to the Weed & Pest Control District.

• Approved consent agenda including ratification of agreements and warrants (passed)
• Approved Landeck Hot Mix Plant CUP with 4 conditions (passed)
• Denied Boley 2 Rezone (motion failed)
• Approved grant agreement with State Historic Preservation Office for Preservation Plan Project (passed)
• Reappointed Andrew Cassiday to Weed & Pest Control District, Area 4, 4-year term (passed)
• Elected Nick Siddle as 2021 Chairman of the Board (passed)