Sublette County, Wyoming

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a budget resolution and a fire restriction resolution. The agenda includes updates on road and bridge activities, public health contracts, and insurance renewals.

• Budget Resolution
• Fire Restriction Resolution
• Lower Fremont Lake Road discussion
• PHEP and Prevention contracts for Public Health
• Tegeler’s Stop Loss & Insurance Renewal

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and review budget requests for departments, the board itself, non-profits, and capital improvements. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams.

• Review of Department Budgets
• Review of Non-Profit Requests
• Review of Capital Improvements
• Review of Reserves
• Review of Revenue

County Commissioners Meetings

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to make budget decisions, including moving funds to the General fund. The board will also review agreements regarding the Fremont Lake Dam and a Proactive Lease. Additionally, the board will receive updates on the Planning & Zoning Comprehensive Plan.

• Budget decisions and moving funds to General
• Fremont Lake Dam Operating Agreement
• Proactive Lease
• Paul Stille Leo & Riley Auditor FY26 Engagement Letter
• Planning & Zoning Comprehensive Plan & Regulations Update

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to hear reports from several local boards and organizations. The session includes discussions regarding the General Fund and Reserve Accounts.

• Library Board report
• Museum Board report
• REC Board report
• General Fund discussion
• Reserve Accounts discussion

The Board of County Commissioners met in a special session to review various departmental requests. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during the meeting.

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will meet to hear reports from various county departments, including the Fire Department, Law Enforcement, and the Planning & Zoning Commission. The meeting agenda lists a series of presentations and updates from county officials.

• Fire Department report
• SIRS Radios update
• Law Enforcement report
• Planning & Zoning Commission report
• Elections update

The Board of County Commissioners met in a special session to review various departmental requests. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during the meeting.

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners will hear presentations from the Big Piney Marbleton Airport Board, Fairgrounds, Fair Board, Extension 4-H, Southwest Pioneers, Predator Board, Commissioners, and the County Attorney. A Grand Opening and ribbon‑cutting ceremony is scheduled at 1088 W Pine Street, Pinedale, WY. Later in the day, the Discovery Center, Pinedale Preschool, Happy Endings Animal Rescue, Learning Center, and Mountain Sprouts Childcare will present. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – 1088 W Pine Street, Pinedale, WY
• Presentation by Big Piney Marbleton Airport Board
• Presentation by Fair Board
• Presentation by Discovery Center
• Presentation by Happy Endings Animal Rescue

The board unanimously (5-0) voted to adjourn the special session. No other actions, approvals, or denials were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned special session (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will review a land‑use request for the MESA project and open bids for the 2026 County Chip Seal road project. Additional agenda items include updates from Road & Bridge, Maintenance, Fire Department, Visitor’s Center funding request, and a bond approval by the Treasurer. The meeting also features reports on Special Olympics financial support, aerial photography budget follow‑up, and various departmental updates.

• Land use request for MESA (Carla Seely & Erin Hastey)
• 2026 County Chip Seal Project bid opening (Aaron Seehafer, Rio Verde Engineering)
• Visitor’s Center update and Friends of Bridger Teton funding request (Peter Paulin & Jennifer Ricupero)
• Special Olympics financial support presentation (Gayle Hamner)
• Bond approval by Treasurer Emily Paravicini

The commission approved its agenda, accounts payable of $509,139.15, payroll of $1,327,975.11, payroll liabilities of $674,082.91, and election judge wages, each by unanimous vote. They also approved a memorandum of understanding between the University of Wyoming and Sublette County (5‑0) and a grant agreement for the Office of State Lands and Investments for $10,869.56 (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable $509,139.15 (5-0)
• Approved payroll $1,327,975.11 (5-0)
• Approved payroll liabilities $674,082.91 (5-0)
• Approved election judge wages (5-0)
• Approved UW‑Sublette County MOU (5-0)
• Approved grant agreement $10,869.56 for Office of State Lands and Investments (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board approved a partnership with the Town of Pinedale to apply for an East Lake Road grant and signed several contracts and leases, including a contract with M&M Transfer and a lease for a restaurant at the Golf Course. It also adopted multiple resolutions covering new planning and zoning fees, zone changes, a public records fee schedule, elected‑official salaries, and the inclusion of a 1% sales tax question on the ballot. The board approved the District 4 fire‑department operating agreement (4‑1) and authorized bonds for three individuals.

• Approved partnership with Town of Pinedale for East Lake Road grant (5‑0)
• Approved contract between Sublette County and M&M Transfer (5‑0)
• Approved $800/month lease with Mary Lou Araya for Golf Course restaurant (5‑0)
• Approved two‑year nursing contract with State of Wyoming (5‑0)
• Approved resolution 26‑100530B to place 1% sales tax question on ballot (5‑0)
• Approved resolution 26‑100529B adoption of new planning and zoning fees (5‑0)
• Approved District 4 fire department operating agreement (4‑1)
• Approved bonds for Marilyn Jensen, Shannon McCormick, and Skylar Wilson (5‑0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several land use requests, including a tower variance and subdivision approvals. The meeting also covers liquor license approvals, a procurement policy, and various lease agreements.

• Union Tower Conditional Use and Variance Request for a 120’ tower in the Big Sandy area
• CC Johnson Zone Change and Minor Subdivision Request for Lot 21, Forty Rod Ranches
• Dirt Road Subdivision Final Plat Approval Request
• Lease Agreement of QEP Land for MESA and 4-H Extension
• USDA Bondurant Fire Hall Lease

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, accounts payable, payroll, and voting precincts resolution, all with unanimous 5-0 votes. They also moved forward with the chip seal road project and a change order for the S Piney bridge. The board approved a series of retail liquor licenses, a special use permit for the Bondurant Fire Hall, and assessor NOVCs, each passing 5-0.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable $834,316.46 (5-0)
• Approved payroll $1,253,784.40 (5-0)
• Approved voting precincts resolution 26-100523B (5-0)
• Approved chip seal road project and sealed bid process (5-0)
• Approved S Piney bridge change order $5,939.25 (5-0)
• Approved multiple retail liquor licenses and related permits (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Bondurant Fire Hall (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The board approved the meeting agenda, accounts payable of $627,994.08 and a budget transfer of $509,392.99 unanimously. They voted to finish Pocket Creek Road for $23,270 and to allow a culvert at Grable Lane. Multiple salary increases for elected officials, the sheriff, county attorney, coroner and commissioners were adopted with the recorded vote counts. Several contracts and notices, including a federal interest notice and a lease for mobile data computers, were also approved.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable $627,994.08 (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer $509,392.99 (5-0)
• Approved completion of Pocket Creek Rd ($23,270) (3-2)
• Approved culvert installation at Grable Ln (5-0)
• Approved salary increases: elected officials to $120,000 (3-0); sheriff to $153,700 (3-2); county attorney to $153,700 (5-0); coroner to $45,000 (5-0); commissioners to $35,000 (5-0)
• Approved release of federal interest notice for Rendezvous Pointe garage (5-0)
• Approved lease for mobile data computers for Sheriff Lehr (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will review updates to land use and permit fees, including a proposed fee schedule and resolution. They will also discuss funding for a third ambulance, a fire contract for the Town of Big Piney, and updates on the Pocket Creek road project. Additional items include a visitor center budget reorganization and a hospital district update.

• Pocket Creek Project update (Road & Bridge)
• Proposal for funding the 3rd ambulance (Hospital District)
• Town of Big Piney fire contract
• Proposed Sublette County land use and permit fee schedule
• Visitor’s Center reorganization budget discussion

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and minutes, each by a 5-0 vote. They also approved accounts payable of $1,153,737.17, payroll of $1,244,770.49, and payroll liabilities of $647,649.15, all unanimously. Commissioner White’s motion to dissolve the Visitor Center’s outside checking account and transfer its funds to county oversight passed 5-0.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable $1,153,737.17 (5-0)
• Approved payroll $1,244,770.49 (5-0)
• Approved payroll liabilities $647,649.15 (5-0)
• Dissolved Visitor Center outside checking account and moved funds to county (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed 1% general purpose excise tax. The agenda also includes updates on road and bridge projects, fire department activities, and public health initiatives. Additional items cover a fairgrounds stage construction and shade contract, a golf course restaurant lease, a procurement policy review, and a QEP land‑use request.

• Fairgrounds Stage Construction Project & Shade Contract
• Golf Course Restaurant Lease
• QEP Land Use Request
• Proposed 1% General Purpose Excise Tax
• Procurement Policy discussion

The commissioners approved a $1,126,182.83 contract for the Fairgrounds Stage Construction project (3‑2 vote). They also approved a modular trailer purchase capped at $110,000 (4‑1) and a request to use 20 acres with $50,000 county services (4‑1). The board adopted new bylaws (Resolution 25‑1005193B) with a 4‑1 vote and approved several other items including a surety bond, 24‑hour alcohol permits, a gambling‑fund support letter, and a UW scholarship letter.

• Approved $1,126,182.83 Fairgrounds Stage Construction contract (3‑2)
• Approved modular trailer purchase up to $110,000 (4‑1)
• Approved 20‑acre land use and $50,000 county services (4‑1)
• Adopted Bylaws Resolution 25‑1005193B (4‑1)
• Approved Surety Bond for Elizabeth Cheeney (5‑0)
• Approved three 24‑hour alcoholic beverage permits (5‑0)
• Approved $5,795.20 letter of support for gambling funds (5‑0)
• Approved UW scholarship letter (5‑0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the addition of Chapter XIV regarding wireless telecommunications facilities to the zoning regulations. The meeting also includes reviews of county contracts and elected official salaries.

• Proposed addition of Chapter XIV Wireless Telecommunications Facility to Zoning & Development Regulations
• Discussion on COLA and Elected Official’s Salaries
• Revision to Rendezvous Pointe Jail Meals Contract
• Fire Department Contract with the Town of Pinedale
• Pocket Creek CR 23-127 alteration & realignment project proposal results

The commissioners approved the agenda, accounts payable of $644,768.38, and payroll of $1,246,559.11 with unanimous votes. They voted 4‑1 to cancel the Pocket Creek project, moving $445,113,47 back to the general fund. Other actions included approving the Reardon Draw project, accepting a $921,735 base bid for the Fairgrounds project, and terminating the golf‑course lease.

• Approved agenda with additions (4‑0)
• Approved accounts payable $644,768.38 (4‑0)
• Approved payroll $1,246,559.11 and liabilities $642,917.66 (4‑0)
• Cancelled Pocket Creek project, moving $445,113,47 to general fund (4‑1)
• Approved Reardon Draw project (motion carried, vote not specified)
• Accepted Fairgrounds base bid $921,735, excluding Option A (4‑1)
• Terminated lease with golf‑course lessees (5‑0)
• Moved into executive session per W.S. 16‑4‑4‑5 (ix) (5‑0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing a member to the Fair Board for the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2026. The meeting also includes departmental updates on road and bridge projects, fire services, a WUI grant application, and the visitor’s center. Policy items include updates to the AED and Narcan protocols, and the board will discuss schedule amendments for BOCC meetings and a bond approval.

• Fair Board appointment – remainder term through 12/31/2026
• Road & Bridge update and Fairground Project bid results
• AED policy and Narcan policy updates (Human Resources & Public Health)
• Amendments to BOCC meeting schedule due to election dates
• Bond approval noted by Treasurer Emily Paravicini

The commissioners approved a $147,500 match from the FY27 General Fund for a Federal Mineral Royalty Grant to update the County’s comprehensive plan (5‑0). They also appointed Zachary Maxam to the Fair Board (4‑1), approved a 4‑H educator MOU covering half the salary (5‑0), and cancelled two scheduled meetings on Aug. 18 and Nov. 3 (5‑0). Additional actions included approving the agenda, accounts payable of $683,562.88, a surety bond for the REC Board, and updates to AED and Narcan policies (all 5‑0).

• Approved agenda with three additions (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $683,562.88 (5-0)
• Appointed Zachary Maxam to Fair Board for remainder of term (4-1)
• Approved MOU hiring new 4-H educator, covering half salary (5-0)
• Cancelled scheduled commissioner meetings on Aug. 18 and Nov. 3 (5-0)
• Approved surety bond for Craig Smith Sublette County REC Board (5-0)
• Approved AED and Narcan policy updates (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing $147,500 grant match for Federal Mineral Royalty Grant (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will interview candidates for the Information Technology Director position and discuss a contract for the Wazitech Stop Gap Agreement. The meeting includes a public hearing on a grant application and a legislative discussion.

• Interviews for Information Technology Director
• Wazitech Stop Gap Agreement Contract
• Letter of Support for Sublette County Hospital District Grant Application
• Grant Discussion
• Legislative Discussion

The board approved the agenda and moved to executive session for IT interviews. They voted to offer the IT Director position to Craig Harmon and to enter into a contract with Wazitech. Commissioners authorized signing grant and existence letters for the Sublette County Hospital District, with one dissenting vote. The meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Moved to Executive Session for IT interviews (4-0)
• Offered IT Director position to Craig Harmon (5-0)
• Entered into contract with Wazitech (5-0)
• Authorized signing grant and existence letters for Hospital District (4-1)
• Signed letter of thanks to Linda Vickery (5-0)
• Returned to regular session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review a proposed moratorium on tower permits and a second amendments application for the Caddy Minor Subdivision. The meeting also includes updates on the Public Health building and fire restriction metrics from the BLM.

• Proposed moratorium on tower permits
• Caddy Minor Subdivision second amendments application
• FEMA floodplain mapping
• Update on the Public Health building
• Out of commission Ice Zamboni at the Ice Arena

The commissioners approved an amended agenda and authorized payments totaling about $2.7 million, including accounts payable, payroll and payroll liabilities. They approved the Caddy Minor Subdivision second amendment and signed a letter supporting FEMA floodplain mapping. The board also approved donating an old 1988 ice‑zamboni to the Town of Lander and approved 14 NOVCs and an aircraft tax abatement.

• Amended agenda to include executive session (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable $795,431.12 (4-0)
• Approved payroll $1,282,272.92 (4-0)
• Approved Caddy Minor Subdivision second amendment (4-0)
• Signed letter of support for FEMA floodplain mapping (4-0)
• Approved donation of 1988 ice‑zamboni to Town of Lander (4-0)
• Approved 14 NOVCs totaling $42,886.44 (4-0)
• Approved aircraft tax abatement for 2025 (4-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will consider a 1% general purpose excise tax, with public input encouraged. The meeting also includes a bond approval recommendation from the Treasurer, discussion of a procurement policy and contracts, and a memorandum of understanding with the Wyoming Department of Family Services. Additional reports cover road and bridge updates, fire department activities, and a planning and zoning fee schedule update.

• 1% general purpose excise tax (public input encouraged)
• Bond approval recommendation in Treasurer's report
• Review of procurement policy and contracts
• MOU with Wyoming Department of Family Services
• Planning & Zoning staff report and fee schedule update

The commissioners voted 3-2 to keep the proposed 5% penny tax off the ballot. They also approved the county’s accounts payable totaling $802,430.02, dissolved the Fairgrounds Master Plan Committee, and approved several contracts and bonds. Additional actions included approving a jail meal contract, an MOU with the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and terminating the IT department head.

• Amended agenda to table procurement policy and add executive session (5-0)
• Approved amended total accounts payable $802,430.02 (5-0)
• Motion to bring 5% penny tax to ballot failed (3-2)
• Dissolved Fairgrounds Master Plan Committee (5-0)
• Approved Rendezvous Pointe Jail meal service contract (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Wyoming Department of Family Services (5-0)
• Approved bonds for multiple water districts (5-0)
• Terminated IT Department head (4-1)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board will approve the agenda, prior minutes, accounts payable, and payroll of $1,251,442.60, and will set the 2026 holiday schedule. Commissioners will discuss a bond approval as part of the Treasurer's budget presentation, alongside updates on broadband fiber, AI procurement policies, and board appointments. Additional updates include road and bridge activities, maintenance, public health grant information, and planning and zoning regulation drafting.

• Approval of payroll amount $1,251,442.60
• Bond approval discussion in Treasurer budget presentation
• Board appointments for Fair, Ag Center, Recreation, Historic Preservation, and Visitor’s Center boards
• Union Wireless broadband‑fiber updates
• Board discussion of AI and procurement policies

The board elected Lynn Bernard as chairman (3‑2). It approved the agenda, minutes, accounts payable of $1,379,602.38, payroll of $1,251,442.60 plus liabilities, the holiday schedule and the 2026 meeting schedule (all 5‑0). Several board appointments were confirmed, and a scholarship agreement with the University of Wyoming was approved (all 5‑0).

• Lynn Bernard nominated as Chairman, motion carried 3-2
• Agenda approved, motion carried 5-0
• Accounts payable $1,379,602.38 approved, motion carried 5-0
• Payroll $1,251,442.60 and liabilities $655,975.28 approved, motion carried 5-0
• Cody Post appointed to 5‑year Fair Board term, motion carried 5-0
• Trisha Scott appointed to 1‑year Rec Board term, motion carried 5-0
• Bob Biermann, Clint Gilchrist, Don Schooley, Andrea Lewis appointed to 3‑year CLG (Historical Preservation) Board, motion carried 5-0
• Scholarship UW agreement approved, motion carried 5-0