Sheridan County public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to interview three candidates for appointment to the Sheridan County Fair Board. The interviews were conducted in executive session. No final appointments were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to consider appointment of a county fair board member
Staff Meeting
The board received staff reports regarding upcoming agenda items, coroner caseloads, and fairgrounds repairs. Administrative Director Cameron Duff discussed payroll inaccuracies and technical issues with the Executime digital timecard system. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.
BOCC Meeting
The Board approved a setback variance for a pole barn at 37 Whisper Lane. The Board also ratified a license agreement with Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. and approved the consent agenda.
- Approved Purdy Setback Variance for pole barn at 37 Whisper Lane
- Ratified License Agreement 2314LA with Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. for underground electric crossing at CR #92
- Approved consent agenda
- Approved meeting agenda
Staff Meeting
The meeting consisted of staff reports and discussions; no formal votes or final decisions were recorded. Items including a rezoning application, airport grant, and board liaison assignments were scheduled for future meetings.
- Tabled decision on Purdy setback variance and Omarr re-zone to Tuesday's meeting
- Tabled decision on airport maintenance vehicle and leasing regulations to Tuesday's meeting
- Tabled approval of 2024 Board membership/liaison assignments to January 2, 2024
- Discussed $22,000 funding request from Big Horn Woman’s Club for ADA ramps (no action taken)
- Discussed City of Sheridan request for WWDC letter of support for transmission line (no action taken)
- Discussed road closure variance request for Red Grade Road (no action taken)
Airport Meeting
The Board reviewed updates on the terminal building baggage addition and the ramp expansion project. Discussions were held regarding a proposed taxiway realignment to correct a hazard on Alpha taxiway. No formal votes were recorded for the major projects, though the Board addressed equipment transfers and building rentals.
- Approved transfer of old Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to Clearmont Fire District
- Accepted assignment of rent for In-Yarak building purchase by Wyoming Welding and Machine
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners voted to reopen the filing period for the Fair Board for 14 days. Other discussions included infrastructure updates and planning commission recommendations, but no other formal actions were taken.
- Approved motion to reopen Fair Board filing period for 14 days (Motion Carried)
BOCC Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying several license agreements and a fireworks permit. The board also approved general county warrants totaling $1,781,686.57 and airport warrants totaling $1,014,994.84.
- Approved consent agenda (Motion carried)
- Ratified Master License Agreement M23-03 with Schoeny Inc.
- Ratified License Agreement 2312LA with Schoeny Inc. for sewer service line installation at CR#112 ($0 fee)
- Ratified fireworks display permit for Bruce Burns on December 16, 2023
- Ratified Master License Agreement M23-04 with Butler Properties
- Ratified License Agreement 2313LA with Butler Properties for conduit and water tap installation at CR #119 ($708.00 fee)
- Approved November General County Warrants ($1,781,686.57)
- Approved November General Airport Warrants ($1,014,994.84)
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners approved a refund for a taxpayer who was incorrectly assessed for an outbuilding since 2020. Other items discussed included staff bonuses and the transition of deputy coroners to county employees.
- Approved $326.42 refund to landowner for incorrect outbuilding assessment
Staff Meeting
The Board decided to add December 24, 2024, to the Courthouse closure schedule, with the building closing at 1:00 p.m. that day. The full 2024 Courthouse Closure Schedule will be considered at a future meeting. No other formal motions were made.
- Added December 24, 2024, to Courthouse closure schedule (closing at 1:00 p.m.)
BOCC Meeting
The Board adopted a resolution opposing a proposed state trust land exchange with Columbus Peak Ranch, LLC. They also approved a grant for sheriff's office computers and a shared report management system with the City of Sheridan.
- Adopted Resolution 23-11-019 opposing State Trust Land Exchange with Columbus Peak Ranch, LLC
- Approved 23-SHSP-SHE-SO-AET-1 Grant Award Agreement for 12 Mobile Data Computers ($39,756)
- Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of Sheridan for Shared Report Management System
- Adopted Resolution 23-11-020 Notice of Intent to Vacate portion of Willow Circle right-of-way
- Ratified license agreement with Charter Communications/Spectrum Pacific West LLC for conduit installation ($284)
- Ratified bid award for Monarch Road Project to S & S Builders, LLC
- Ratified two 24-hour Catering Permits for D&B Liquors LLC
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners held a staff meeting to receive departmental updates. No formal decisions were made or motions passed during the session.
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners met for a staff update session. No formal decisions were made or motions passed during the meeting.
BOCC Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the ratification of water tap license agreements and the approval of general county and airport interim warrants.
- Approved consent agenda (Motion carried)
- Ratified Master License Agreement M23-02 with Tony Wille
- Ratified License Agreement 2310LA with Tony Wille for residential water tap at County Road 62
- Approved October interim mid-month General County Warrants
- Approved October interim mid-month General Airport Warrants
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners met for a staff update and warrant review. No formal decisions were made or motions passed during the meeting.
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved and authorized the Chairwoman to sign the Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules and Regulations Governing Leasing County-Owned Property at the County Airport.
- Approved Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules and Regulations Governing Leasing County-Owned Property at the County Airport (Motion Carries)
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners met for a staff meeting to receive reports from county officials. No formal decisions were made or motions passed during the session.
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners met for staff reports and updates. No formal decisions were made or motions passed during the meeting.
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners received a presentation from MOA Architect regarding a facility assessment of the historic Sheridan County Jail and Sheriff's residence. The architect estimated hard construction costs at $2.5 million over two years. No funding is currently in place for the project.
- Received facility assessment presentation for historic jail
BOCC Meeting
The Board approved an application for the 2023 Community Wildfire Defense Grant to revise the Community Wildfire Protection plan. The grant is 90% federally funded with a 10% in-kind contribution. The Board also approved the consent agenda and the meeting agenda.
- Approved application for 2023 Community Wildfire Defense Grant (3-1)
- Approved consent agenda (Motion Carries)
- Approved agenda as published (Motion Carries)
- Ratified SLIB Loan Reimbursement Request #2 for Historic Courthouse & Jail Renovations (via consent agenda)
Staff Meeting
The meeting consisted of staff reports and discussions regarding county projects. No motions were made and no formal decisions were voted upon during the session.
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners met for a staff update session. No formal decisions were made or motions passed during the meeting.
- No motions were made or decided
BOCC Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the ratification of a building bill of sale and the approval of general county and airport warrants for September.
- Approved consent agenda (Motion carried)
- Ratified Bill of Sale for building at 769 Airfield Lane transferring to Sheridan County
- Approved September General County Warrants
- Approved September General Airport Warrants
- Approved Rider for Bond #107736421 for Commissioner Holly Jennings ($5,000)
Staff Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners reviewed September 2023 warrant reports and received departmental updates. No formal decisions were made or motions passed during the meeting.
Staff Meeting
The meeting consisted of reports from county staff and elected officials. No formal actions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
BOCC Meeting
The Board approved funding for transit services and a controlled substances incinerator for the police department. They also authorized a water line change order for the Brooks Street Greenspace project and approved a vacation request for Saeler. Several liquor permits and a fire mitigation contract were ratified via the consent agenda.
- Approved $100,000 in 1% Funding for Goose Greek Transit for 2023-24 (4-1)
- Approved purchase of controlled substances incinerator for Sheridan Police Department
- Approved $66,645 change order for Northern Underground water lines at Brooks Street Greenspace
- Approved Item VA-23-003: Saeler Vacation
- Approved Inclement Weather policy for Sheridan County Courthouse
- Approved BLM amended Right of Way application for Red Grade Trails System
- Approved letter of support for Sheridan Community Land Trust T-Mobile Hometown Grant
- Ratified three 24-hour liquor permits and a fire mitigation services contract
Staff Meeting
The Board heard a presentation from property owners Jay Martinson and John Dick regarding the potential purchase or lease of space at 231 S. Main Street. No formal action was taken; the item will be brought before the Board for consideration at a later date.
- Tabled decision on 231 S. Main Street property for future consideration
Staff Meeting
The Board received a presentation requesting a funding increase for Goose Creek Transit from $50,000 to $100,000. No decision was made during this meeting; the request will be considered at the September 19, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.
- Tabled funding request for Goose Creek Transit until September 19, 2023