Sublette County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an opioid settlement and hold a public hearing regarding the transfer of funds. The agenda also includes updates on broadband support, cemetery district deeds, and hospital discussions.

• Public Hearing: Transfer of Funds
• Discussion regarding Opioid Settlement
• Review of Quitclaim Deeds from Sublette County for Upper Green River Cemetery District
• Discussion of EMPG Grant Award Agreement
• Letter of Support for Broadband Providers

The Board approved a $1,925,157.57 fund transfer, adopted Resolution #21-100430B, and moved forward with the OneWyo Opioid Settlement. It also approved a two-year contract for Peter Paulin as Visitor Center Director at $50,000 per year, and deeded Silver Creek and Cora (Westfall) Cemeteries to the Upper Green River Cemetery District. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions by Commissioner Noble on the Visitor Center leases and the Paulin contract.

• Approved $1,925,157.57 fund transfer via Resolution #21-100430B
• Approved letter to Wyoming Business Council supporting broadband deployment
• Approved leases for Chamber of Commerce and Friends of Bridger Teton at Visitor Center (Noble abstained)
• Approved two-year contract for Peter Paulin as Visitor Center Director at $50,000/year (Noble abstained)
• Deeded Silver Creek and Cora (Westfall) Cemeteries to Upper Green River Cemetery District
• Approved OneWyo Opioid Settlement MOU
• Approved Delegation Agreements with Hospital District
• Approved $1,277,077.28 in accounts payable

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with updates from Road & Bridge, a fiber-optic funding discussion, a request for funds from the Food Closet, and several planning and zoning items including a subdivision replat, a setback variance, and a zoning boundary change. They will also consider contracts, a special prosecutor appointment, and approve monthly reports including November payroll of $995,751.59.

• Partial vacation and replat of Hoback Ranches Subdivision – Conley 2nd Amendment
• Variance to setback requirement for A-1 Zoning District – Lopeman
• Change of zoning district boundary – Jackson Fork Ranch, LLC
• Union Wireless fiber updates and funding discussions
• November payroll $995,751.59; bond approvals for Big Piney Cemetery and Boulder Irrigation District

The Board approved a zoning change for Jackson Fork Ranch to build a small destination resort, with conditions including employee housing, fire volunteer incentives, and a construction moratorium. The Board also approved a utility easement, a partial vacation/replat, a setback variance, a real estate purchase, and several routine items. The zoning change passed 3-2.

• Approved zoning change for Jackson Fork Ranch (A-1 to RS-1) for resort (3-2)
• Approved utility easement to golf course adjacent owners
• Approved partial vacation/replat of Hoback Ranches Subdivision (Conley 2nd Amendment)
• Approved 20-foot front setback variance for Charles Lopeman at 25 Carter Ave., Cora
• Approved real estate purchase from Children's Discovery Center for $42,000
• Approved I.T. Director job description and advertising
• Approved resolution to appoint special prosecutor
• Approved payroll of $995,751.59 and accounts payable

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will meet to handle routine business, hear updates from county departments and contractors, and conduct several personnel and legal matters. Key items include an executive session to interview a county sanitarian candidate, a decision on extending COVID leave for county employees, and discussion of a purchase agreement for the Discovery Center. The board will also receive updates on road and bridge projects, fiber internet funding, and monthly financial reports.

• Executive session to interview county sanitarian candidate
• Extension of COVID leave for county employees
• Job advertisement for Director of Information Technology
• Discovery Center Purchase Agreement discussion
• Union Wireless fiber updates and funding discussions

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $749,607.64 accounts payable list, a time extension for the Cottonwood Ryegrass Phase II project, and a $72,235.22 cost reduction for the Chip Seal project. They also approved a resolution extending COVID leave for county employees, agreed to cover utilities for the Public Health relocation, and approved tax roll corrections and a bond for the Hospital District chair.

• Approved $749,607.64 in accounts payable
• Approved Cottonwood Ryegrass Phase II time extension to Oct 31, 2022
• Approved Chip Seal project change order reducing cost by $72,235.22
• Approved resolution extending COVID leave for county employees
• County to cover utilities for Public Health relocation; Hospital District to cover insurance
• Approved tax roll corrections for Mustang Resourced LLC (-$8,490.79) and Omimex Petroleum Inc (-$1,805.78)
• Approved bond for Tonia Hoffman, Hospital District chair

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commission will hold its regular meeting, starting with routine approvals and updates from Road & Bridge and the County Administrator. They will discuss a request for partial vacation/modification of a subdivision plat and a change of zoning district boundary, as well as proposed signage amendments. The board will also hear updates on the Centennial Committee, FNRPA funding, winter barn use, and a hospital district discussion, followed by monthly reports and public comment.

• Request for partial vacation/modification to a subdivision plat and change of zoning district boundary
• Proposed signage amendments
• Hospital district discussion with Clayton Melinkovich
• Payroll for September: $972,934.78
• Treasurer bond approval for Mosquito District

The Sublette County Commission approved payroll of $972,934.78 and accounts payable of $434,148.57, and accepted a $198,713 bid for a wildland fire truck, which was under the $250,000 budget. They also approved a subdivision plat vacation, denied proposed signage amendments, and withdrew from the Coalition of Local Government.

• Approved payroll of $972,934.78
• Approved accounts payable of $434,148.57
• Approved $198,713 wildland fire truck bid from Heiman Apparatus
• Approved partial vacation of subdivision plat for Boulder 2nd Filing (lots 1 and 4)
• Denied proposed signage amendments by Chauncy Goodrich
• Approved Richard Stem's contract (FNRPA funding)
• Withdrew membership from Coalition of Local Government
• Approved surety bond for Marilyn Jensen (Mosquito District)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on road and bridge activities and engineering projects. The meeting includes discussions regarding Union Telephone broadband and internet services from Wazitech, as well as a discussion regarding the Hospital District.

• Road & Bridge activity update
• Rio Verde Engineering project update
• Union Telephone broadband update
• Wazitech internet/phone services discussion
• Hospital District discussion

The Board approved a bid from Weidner Fire for an indoor exhaust system at the new Daniel Fire Hall, with a 4-1 vote. They also approved a contract with Wazitech for IT services at $5,280 per month, and moved the scholarship program to a donation program with the University of Wyoming. Accounts payable totaling $647,240.86 were approved.

• Approved Weidner Fire bid for Daniel Fire Hall exhaust system, $69,496.75 (4-1)
• Approved Wazitech IT services contract, $5,280/month
• Approved BCM One phone line contract with Wazitech
• Approved accounts payable of $647,240.86
• Approved catering permit for Boulder Store event
• Approved bond for Zachary M. Noble (New Fork Lake Irrigation District)
• Moved scholarship program to donation program with University of Wyoming
• Directed Chairman to draft letter to CLG Board regarding dues

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review updates on road and bridge projects, visitor center staffing recommendations, and a new phone carrier contract. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Hospital District and various monthly financial reports.

• Sublette County Visitor Center staffing recommendations
• Big Piney Library Use Agreement
• New Phone Carrier Contract
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution
• September payroll totaling $983,471.04 (including Wildland Fire $1,027,694.68)

The Board approved advertising for a two-year Visitor Center executive director contract at up to $50,000 per year, funded by Enviremedial Revenue and contingent on town funding. They also approved advertising the vacant Sanitarian position, approved a subdivision road easement vacation, and approved payroll and accounts payable.

• Approved advertising for Visitor Center executive director (2-year contract, up to $50,000/year, contingent on town funding).
• Approved advertising the vacant Sanitarian position.
• Approved vacation of the 'Ranch Road Easement' for Mark and Regina Anselmi.
• Approved payroll of $1,027,694.68.
• Approved accounts payable of $513,744.95.
• Approved bonds for Ashely Jones and Valerie Williams.
• Approved a catering permit for Marbleton Liquor Store for a Corn Hole Tournament.
• Tabled the telephone service provider contract until next meeting.

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners are meeting to discuss road and bridge projects, county administrator updates, and various administrative items. Key topics include proposed bids for demolishing the Rendezvous Pointe garage, a proposed lot at the Discovery Center, and a hospital district discussion. The agenda also includes routine reports, permits, and a vacancy appointment.

• Consideration of bids for Rendezvous Pointe garage demolition
• Discovery Center proposed Lot Two discussion
• Road & Bridge update: Calpet Project, Cottonwood Project, Horse Creek Bridge
• Catering permits: Westgroup Terra LLC (10/6/2021) and Boulder Store (10/8/2021)
• Weed & Pest Board vacancy appointment

The Board approved awarding the Rendezvous Pointe post-fire garage demolition bid to Premier Site Development for $246,500, despite discrepancies with the insurance estimate. Caterpillar leases for motor graders and a skidsteer were approved, allowing Road & Bridge Superintendent Billy Pape to sign them. Two catering permits were approved, and Kate Hayes was appointed to the Weed & Pest District. Accounts payable totaling $1,197,658.06 were approved.

• Approved agenda with a change to Catering Permit venues
• Approved minutes from 9/7/2021
• Approved Caterpillar leases and authorized Billy Pape to sign them
• Awarded Rendezvous Pointe garage demolition bid to Premier Site Development for $246,500
• Approved two catering permits: West Group Terra at Jackson Fork Lodge on 10/6/2021 and Boulder Store at Klein Ranch on 10/8/2021
• Appointed Kate Hayes to the Sublette County Weed & Pest District
• Approved accounts payable of $1,197,658.06
• Tabled discussion on Commissioner scholarship selection process to next meeting

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hear updates from Road & Bridge, BLM/Forest Service, and Public Health, and discuss several items including a bridge in the Upper Redstone Service and Improvement District, adoption of a Federal/State Land Use Policy Plan, and redistricting. They will also consider MOUs, a hospital district discussion, and approve routine reports and permits.

• Upper Redstone Service and Improvement District bridge discussion
• Adopt Federal/State Land Use Policy Plan
• Veteran Services Office MOU and SIRS/Conservation District MOU
• Handicap ramps at Aspen Grove
• Payroll $1,000,434.18 and catering permit for Boulder Bar & Grill wedding

The Sublette County Commission accepted Spring Gulch and Big Loop roads as Class I county roads contingent on improvements, lifted fire restrictions effective midnight Sept 7, and approved payroll of $1,000,434.18 plus accounts payable. They also approved a land use policy, a veteran services MOU, and a SIRS agreement, among other actions.

• Accepted Spring Gulch and Big Loop roads as Class I county roads contingent on improvements (3-1, White recused)
• Lifted fire restrictions effective midnight Sept 7
• Approved payroll of $1,000,434.18
• Approved accounts payable
• Adopted Federal & State Land Use Policy as prepared by DJ&A
• Approved MOU for county-based veteran services FY 2021-22
• Approved SIRS Participation Agreement with Sublette County Conservation District
• Approved live auction of 16 county vehicles on Sept 25

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners approved an MOU with Teton County for waste delivery at $63 per ton, and approved a change order reducing Cottonwood-Ryegrass Phase One costs by $134,844.44. They also approved a resolution creating an Interoperable Radio System Standing Committee, tabled a $76,000 ventilation system purchase for the Daniel Fire Hall, and approved accounts payable of $2,175,375.18, including a $5,000 PBS sponsorship.

• Approved MOU with Teton County for waste at $63/ton
• Approved change order for Cottonwood-Ryegrass Phase One (-$134,844.44)
• Approved resolution establishing Interoperable Radio System Standing Committee
• Tabled $76,000 ventilation system for Daniel Fire Hall
• Approved accounts payable of $2,175,375.18, including $5,000 PBS sponsorship
• Approved Carmichael Hills Class I road application pending upgrades
• Approved three Visitor Center Board nominations and appointed Noble and Gaffney
• Approved law enforcement contract with Town of Pinedale

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear updates on road and bridge activities, consider a bridge request from the Redstone Upper Green Improvement District, discuss a sponsorship request, and review a loan request from the High Meadow Ranch Water District. They will also approve the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and monthly reports including a payroll of $1,018,246.45.

• Road & Bridge update with Rio Verde Engineering
• Redstone Upper Green Improvement District bridge request
• Rendezvous Pointe RFP discussion
• High Meadow Ranch Water District loan request
• Payroll $1,018,246.45 (includes Wildland Fire – Goose Fire)

The Board approved a $15,000 sponsorship for a PBS documentary about Sublette County, to be paid $5,000 annually over three years, contingent on Historical Committee review. They also approved a settlement with Grizzly Operating, LLC, a new full-time Planning and Zoning position (3-2), and various purchases and payments.

• Approved $15,000 PBS documentary sponsorship over 3 years (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Grizzly Operating, LLC
• Approved full-time Planning and Zoning position (3-2)
• Approved purchase of two side dump trailers from Peterbilt
• Modified RFP for Rendezvous Point demolition to repair
• Approved payroll of $1,018,246.45
• Approved accounts payable of $1,185,448.21
• Appointed Bill Lehr to Museum Board for 3-year term

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approval of the agenda and a mill levy request from the County Assessor under Wyoming statute. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Mill levy approval by County Assessor Laila Illoway under W.S. 39-13-102(g)

The Board of County Commissioners met to set the 2021 mill levies. County Assessor Laila Illoway presented the proposed rates, and the board voted unanimously to approve them as presented. The levies cover county general, fire, hospital, library, and various special districts.

• Approved 2021 mill levies as presented (unanimous)
• Set County General levy at 9.224 mills
• Set Fire levy at 0.997 mills
• Set Hospital levy at 3.000 mills
• Set Library levy at 0.402 mills
• Set various special district levies (e.g., cemeteries, mosquito control, water districts)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will consider adopting the FY22 budget and related resolutions, along with approving prior meeting minutes. They will also hear updates on road and bridge activities, discuss a county road exchange, and consider employee health insurance renewal. Several executive sessions are scheduled for legal and personnel matters.

• Adoption of FY22 Budget and resolutions to finance it
• Resolution on County Road Exchange
• Novo Benefits presentation on employee health insurance renewal
• Variance requests for RR, A-1, and Culbertson Creek Sub setbacks
• Discussion of Marbleton Ballfields and hospital district transfer

The Board approved the final budget summary and related resolutions, the 'Revised Renewal' health plan with Reliance and BCBS WY, and a joint resolution with the Town of Pinedale on maintenance duties. It also reaffirmed a 2020 motion to deed the Big Piney-Marbleton and Pinedale Clinics, including the Public Health building, to the Hospital District, passing 3 to 2. The Board approved a $50,000 subrogation agreement for demolition of a burned garage at Rendezvous Point and authorized an RFP for the demolition.

• Approved final budget summary and resolutions to finance the budget
• Approved 'Revised Renewal' health plan with Reliance and BCBS WY as TPA
• Passed joint resolution with Town of Pinedale on maintenance duties exchange
• Reaffirmed 2020 motion to deed clinics to Hospital District, 3-2
• Approved $50,000 subrogation agreement for garage demolition at Rendezvous Point
• Authorized RFP for building demolition and waived dump fee
• Approved 8 SF60 exemption agreements with expiration date changed to 12/21/2022
• Approved accounts payable of $502,599.81

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners held the final public hearing on the FY22 budget, as required by Wyoming Statute. County Clerk Carrie Long presented the recommended budget of $42,690,482, down from the FY21 budget of $50,758,910, with actual FY21 expenditures of $41,168,770.94. Public comments included suggestions for future reductions in various departments and personnel. No formal vote on the budget was recorded in the minutes.

• Held final public hearing on FY22 budget in accordance with Wyoming Statute 16-4-109(b)
• Presented recommended FY22 budget of $42,690,482
• Noted FY21 budget was $50,758,910 with actual expenditures of $41,168,770.94
• Received public comments suggesting future reductions in departments and personnel

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear updates from county departments and the BLM, and take action on several items including a fire resolution, town fire contracts, a budget transfer public hearing, and a draft federal and state land use policy plan. The agenda also includes conditional use requests for a WiFi tower and an RV campground, plus a possible executive session.

• Public hearing on Budget Transfer (Resolution 21-100418B)
• 2021 Fire Resolution and Town Fire Contracts
• Release of draft Federal and State Land Use Policy plan
• Conditional Use requests: WiFi Tower in Daniel and RV Campground
• Payroll reported at $993,329.16

The Board approved a resolution for stage one fire restrictions and dissolved the Sublette County Rural Health Care District. They also approved a draft Federal and State Land Use Policy Plan, a Visitor Center Board resolution, and a $426,218.84 fund transfer. A conditional use permit for an RV campground at the Elk Horn Bar & Grill was approved with conditions, and a similar permit for a 50-ft communication tower in Daniel was approved.

• Approved stage one fire restrictions resolution
• Approved resolution dissolving Sublette County Rural Health Care District
• Approved draft Federal and State Land Use Policy Plan
• Approved resolution establishing a Visitor Center Board
• Approved fund transfer of $426,218.84 (Resolution No. 21-100418B)
• Approved conditional use permit for 50-ft communication tower in Daniel
• Approved conditional use permit for RV campground at Elk Horn Bar & Grill with conditions
• Approved payroll of $993,329.16

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commission will hold its regular meeting with updates from Road & Bridge and the county administrator, including a discussion on the Sublette County Visitor Center and use of Enviromedial funds. They will also consider an ad valorem tax exemption request, a memorandum of understanding for a VPN connection, a radio maintenance RFP, a speed limit reduction resolution, and contract extensions for public health. The afternoon includes a County Board of Equalization session, SCIA manager requests (employee replacement, ice arena fees, county vehicle use), a Star Valley management agreement, and monthly reports.

• Discussion on Sublette County Visitor Center and use of Enviromedial funds
• Ad Valorem Exemption Request by County Treasurer
• MOU with Wyoming Supreme Court for VPN connection
• Radio Maintenance RFP and Speed Limit Reduction Resolution
• Contract Extensions for Public Health

The Sublette County Commission approved $1,113,532.62 in accounts payable, rejected two bids for a radio maintenance RFP, and approved a resolution requesting speed limit and passing zone reviews (3-2). They also approved nine ad valorem tax exemptions for energy companies, docketed a tax appeal from Black Diamond Energy, and approved contracts for public health crisis funding and lab testing.

• Approved $1,113,532.62 in accounts payable (unanimous)
• Rejected two bids for radio maintenance RFP (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for speed limit and passing zone review (3-2, Noble and White nay)
• Approved nine ad valorem tax exemptions for energy companies (unanimous)
• Docketed Black Diamond Energy tax appeal, set hearing Aug 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Crisis Funding Contract and Amended MOU with WY Dept of Health (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to Extension Building lease (unanimous)
• Granted signature authority for Big Piney Library remodel contract (unanimous)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss funding for various county departments and non-profit organizations. The agenda lists presentations from the Museum Board, Historic Society, Library Board, Recreation Board, and multiple non-profits, including the Predator Board, Preschools, Visitor Center, Rendezvous Point, Van Vleck House, Harris Buildout carryover, Ambulance lift, Sublette Center, SAFV/TANF grant, Veteran Services, and Centennial Committee carryover.

• Museum Board presentation
• Historic Society presentation
• Library Board presentation
• Recreation Board presentation
• Non-profit funding requests including Predator Board, Preschools, Visitor Center, Rendezvous Point, Van Vleck House, Harris Buildout carryover, Ambulance lift, Sublette Center, SAFV/TANF grant, Veteran Services, Centennial Committee carryover

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session to prepare the FY22 budget, hearing presentations from various boards and departments. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned with no action taken. Discussions included a request for $25,000 to purchase a new ambulance lift, funding for preschools and senior centers, and a possible budget addition for the Green River Valley Museum security system.

• No formal actions taken; meeting adjourned with no action taken
• Heard Museum Board budget request; asked for more info on security system removal
• Heard Historic Preservation Board budget presentation
• Heard Library Board budget presentation
• Heard Recreation Board budget; discussed Big Piney baseball fields line item
• Heard $25,000 request for ambulance lift from 'Big Red' sale
• Heard Predator Board budget; commissioner questioned brand inspection fee allocation
• Heard preschool and senior center budgets; discussed funding equalization without resolution

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to review funding for all county departments for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda lists presentations from the Sheriff, Road & Bridge, Clerk, Treasurer, and other offices, covering law enforcement, infrastructure, and public services.

• Sheriff KC Lehr: Law Enforcement, Detention, Communication, Search & Rescue, Emergency Management
• Billy Pape: Road & Bridge, Transfer Station, Waste Management, Recycling
• Clerk, Treasurer, District Court, Assessor, County Attorney, Coroner, Elections, Engineer/Surveyor, GIS
• Courthouse Maintenance, Ice Arena, Fire, Information Technology, Planning & Zoning
• Extension, Public Health, Health Officer & Sanitation, Treatment Court

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session to prepare the FY22 budget, hearing presentations from department heads including Sheriff KC Lehr, Billy Pape, fire officials, and county staff. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting, which was adjourned with no action taken.

• No formal actions taken; budget discussions only

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss funding for various county departments and organizations. The agenda includes presentations from the Big Piney/Marbleton Airport Board, Fair Board, Soil Conservation District, Marbleton Senior Center, and other general fund items. No final decisions are listed; this is a discussion and review session.

• Big Piney / Marbleton Airport Board budget discussion
• Fair Board budget discussion
• Soil Conservation District budget discussion
• Marbleton Senior Center budget discussion
• General Fund budget review (excluding non-profits)

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session to prepare the FY22 budget, touring the Big Piney/Marbleton Airport and holding discussions with the Fair Board, Soil Conservation District, and others. They also discussed the pros and cons of joining the Coalition of Government and reviewed budgets for the Marbleton Senior Center, Fair Grounds, and General Fund. The meeting was adjourned with no formal action taken.

• No formal decisions made; budget discussions only
• Commissioners requested Phillip Stephens to contact Sam Bixler about rejuvenating the airport business plan

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on June 1, 2021, covering road and bridge updates, a visitor center and lodging tax discussion, a fire radio maintenance RFP, an executive session on possible litigation, and a new network plan. In the afternoon, they will consider a zoning district boundary change and proposed short-term rental development standards, followed by monthly reports including payroll of $1,012,784.33.

• Change of Zoning District Boundary request
• Proposed Short-Term Rental Development Standards
• Payroll in the amount of $1,012,784.33
• Catering permits for Waterhole #3 at Fairgrounds (5/22/21 and 6/26/21)
• RFP for radio maintenance (Fire Warden)

The Board approved new Short-Term Rental regulations and a zoning change for a 10-acre parcel near Boulder, but rejected a radio system maintenance bid after the low bidder withdrew. They also approved payroll of $1,012,784.33 and accounts payable of $1,110,556.86, and donated a cabin to the American Legion. The internet service proposal from Union was approved after the current provider failed to respond to bid requests.

• Approved Short-Term Rental regulations as presented by Planning & Zoning
• Approved zoning change for 10-acre parcel at 8889 US HWY 191 from RS-1 to CH-1 (3-2, Vickrey and Stephens nay)
• Tabled radio system maintenance bid after Dave's Electronics withdrew its $182,529.96 proposal
• Approved Union internet proposal after Luman did not respond to bid requests
• Donated surplus cabin to American Legion
• Approved payroll of $1,012,784.33
• Approved accounts payable of $1,110,556.86
• Approved two catering permits for 4T's LLC at Fairgrounds

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear updates from county departments and external agencies, including road and bridge activities, public health contracts, and engineering projects. They will also consider proposals for the Marbleton Ball Fields, a farmer's market, donated vehicles, and a request for ambulance sale proceeds. The afternoon includes a discussion on ad valorem exemptions, which may affect property taxes.

• Billy Pape, Road & Bridge, update on activities
• Sam Bixler, Marbleton Ball Fields proposal
• Bill Kluck, EMS, request part of proceeds from sale of ambulance
• Matt Murdock, Mayor of Pinedale, airport closure
• Ad valorem exemption discussion (2 hours)

The Board approved the 2021 Chip Seal Project bid from Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for $1,146,500 and accepted Searle Brothers Construction's bid for Phase 2 of the Cottonwood Ryegrass Project at $734,580, with Commissioner Noble abstaining. The Board also approved accounts payable totaling $1,262,824.56, renewed multiple liquor licenses, and moved forward with the Ad Valorem Exemption application process in a 4-1 vote.

• Approved $1,146,500 chip seal project bid (unanimous)
• Accepted $734,580 Cottonwood Ryegrass Phase 2 bid (Noble abstained)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,262,824.56
• Renewed 10 retail liquor licenses
• Renewed 2 restaurant liquor licenses and 1 limited retail license
• Approved satellite manufacturer permit for Cowboy Country Distilling
• Moved forward with Ad Valorem Exemption application (4-1, White nay)
• Granted scholarship deferral request from Addy Bennett

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several planning and zoning requests, including boundary changes and setback variances. The meeting also includes updates on road and bridge activities and the SCUF Strategic Plan.

• Request for change of zoning district boundary
• Variance request for gas pump and storage tank setbacks
• Revision of Sublette County Road Standards
• Review of payroll totaling $967,081.36
• Request for vacation and re-plat of BB Village lots 8 & 9

The Sublette County Commission approved a $80,000 state grant (with a 20% county match) to update the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, approved a right-of-way swap with Pinedale for road maintenance, and approved several zoning and development requests. They also approved accounts payable of $662,327.99 and payroll of $967,081.36.

• Accepted F.N.R.P.A. grant for wildfire plan update (4-1)
• Approved right-of-way swap with Town of Pinedale
• Approved $4,900 for fence repair with River Ranch
• Approved accounts payable of $662,327.99
• Approved payroll of $967,081.36
• Rezoned 5 acres from A-1 to I-L for The Bradley Trust
• Approved variance for gas pump setback for Jason & Melinda Moyes
• Approved boundary line adjustment and replat for BB Village lots

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with updates from county departments, including Road & Bridge, Public Health, and the Hospital District. They will discuss equipment leases, a free dump day, medical air services, and various contracts and permits. The agenda includes several presentations and reports, with some items for discussion and potential action.

• Road & Bridge: replace crusher position, seasonal employees, new equipment lease options, wash rack system with Enviremedial Service Inc.
• Waste management free dump day May 3-7, 2021
• Medical Air Services Association presentation
• Executive session for employee sick leave donation and extension of Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave
• Sales offers on 2006 Horton Ambulance (Big Red)

The Sublette County Commissioners approved a $1,982,600 bid from A. Pleasant Construction for the Big Piney Library remodel, the only bid received. They also accepted a $246,653.25 culvert project bid, approved a $50,000 ambulance sale, and authorized free Dump Day at the landfill only. Several personnel actions and policy approvals were made, including extending COVID-19 leave and funding the County Health Officer position.

• Approved $1,982,600 Big Piney Library remodel bid to A. Pleasant Construction
• Approved $246,653.25 Cottonwood Ryegrass Phase II Culvert Project bid to Searle Bros. Construction
• Accepted $50,000 bid for 2007 International/Horton ambulance from Michael Travis Simpson
• Approved free Dump Day May 6-7 at landfill only
• Approved hiring part-time summer help and replacing crusher operator
• Authorized pursuing Caterpillar equipment lease program
• Extended Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave by 80 hours through September
• Approved funding County Health Officer position pending County Attorney approval

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with updates from Road & Bridge, the Fire Warden, the County Administrator, the Hospital District, and Planning & Zoning. They will consider contracts, a bridge request, a telecommunications amendment, CARES Act distribution, and budget transfers, among other items.

• Road & Bridge update with Rio Verde Engineering
• Fire Warden contract renewal/RFP proposal with Dave's Electronics
• Upper Redstone Service and Improvement District bridge request
• Wazitech Telecommunications Project contract amendment
• Payroll of $1,060,563.17

The Board approved the $11,400 State of the County Report proposal with Cat Urbigkit and Deanne Swain, funded eight student scholarships, and approved a $199,084.56 fund transfer via Resolution No. 21-100411B. They also approved a $10,000 bridge sale, a $26,183.41 contract amendment, and various permits and leases.

• Approved $11,400 State of County Report with Urbigkit and Swain
• Approved Resolution No. 21-100411B transferring $199,084.56
• Approved eight scholarships to SCSD #1 and SCSD #9 students
• Approved sale of bridge to Upper Redstone Service and Improvement District for $10,000
• Approved Wazitech telephone contract amendment of $26,183.41
• Approved 25-foot rear setback at 36 Arrowhead Ave., Pinedale
• Approved Conditional Use for home-based business at 283 Willow Creek Ranch Rd.
• Approved payroll of $1,060,563.17

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss hiring temporary staff and options for sharing staff with other departments due to a staff shortage. No formal action is listed beyond approving the agenda.

• Discuss hiring temporary staff
• Discuss options for sharing staff with other departments

The Sublette County Commissioners held a brief special meeting and approved a resolution authorizing the Clerk of District Court to use county treasurer employees/deputies as needed and to hire part-time employees. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Bousman noted for the record that he did not think special meetings were necessary for routine matters and thanked the Treasurer and Clerk of District Court for cooperating on a solution. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Passed a resolution allowing the Clerk of District Court to use Treasurer employees/deputies as required and to employ part-time workers as necessary.

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine business, including road and bridge updates, an audit report, and insurance renewal. The board will also hold several executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, a potential real estate purchase, a sick leave donation request, and scholarships. Additionally, they will receive updates on investments, travel and tourism funds, and ongoing projects.

• M & M Contract update for Road & Bridge
• Audit report from Riley & Co
• Executive session on purchase of real estate
• County insurance renewal with Tegeler Insurance
• State Assessed Notice of Valuation Changes

The Board approved a $68,500 payment to M&M Transfer to correct a billing error, and approved a new 5-year contract with a 15% cost increase. It also approved the FY20 audit, a revised engagement letter with Riley & Co., and a hiring freeze. The Board offered the Sanitarian job to Phil Vrska and decided not to pursue a real estate purchase discussed in executive session.

• Approved payment of $68,500 to M&M Transfer for billing error
• Approved 5-year contract with M&M Transfer with 15% cost increase
• Approved FY20 audit and revised engagement letter with Riley & Co.
• Offered Sanitarian job to Phil Vrska
• Decided not to pursue real estate transaction (3-1 vote)
• Approved donation of sick leave for March
• Approved 2021 insurance renewal and directed cost-reduction efforts
• Instituted hiring freeze requiring board approval for replacements

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review updates on road projects, tax valuations, and hospital district information. The agenda also includes discussions regarding conditional use permits and rezonings.

• Conditional Use Permit for Daniel Community Center and Union Wireless
• Rezone and Minor Subdivision for Monument Ridge Ranch
• Update on Type 3 Wildland Fire Truck and excess vehicles
• Review of $1,032,775.98 payroll report
• Rocky Mountain Power contract update

The Board approved the purchase of a Type 3 Wildland Fire truck for $352,408, with Commissioners Vickrey and Stephens voting against. They also approved selling two surplus fire vehicles, a 1997 Ford F350 brush truck for $17,750 and a 1962 Dodge Power Wagon for $6,000. The Horse Creek Box Culvert Project bids were rejected and the project will be rebid. Several other routine approvals were made, including a conditional use permit for a communication tower and a minor subdivision.

• Approved $352,408 Type 3 Wildland Fire truck (3-2)
• Sold 1997 Ford F350 brush truck for $17,750
• Sold 1962 Dodge Power Wagon for $6,000
• Rejected bids for Horse Creek Box Culvert Project; ordered rebid
• Approved Rocky Mountain Power contract for Big Piney Library remodel
• Approved Union internet service at Sheriff offices for $300/month
• Approved conditional use permit for 50-ft communication tower in Daniel
• Approved Monument Ridge Ranch minor subdivision and zoning change

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with updates on road and bridge activities, county administrator reports on space needs at the Critical Access Hospital and a Sand Draw proposal, and a COVID vaccine funding contract. They will also review the expense/revenue balance sheet, discuss a Uinta County declaratory action and SF 60, and consider monthly reports including an invoice and catering permits. An executive session on real estate is scheduled.

• COVID Vaccine Funding Contract with Public Health
• County space needs at Critical Access Hospital
• Sand Draw Proposal for Emergency Management
• Excess Vehicle Sale by Sublette County Unified Fire
• Accounts Payable invoice from C.E. Brooks & Associates for New Fork Lake Irrigation District

The Board approved a $102,617 MOU with Wyoming Department of Health for COVID vaccine costs, and directed the sale of an ambulance (Big Red) to fund a potential move, though relocation of Emergency Management was not favored. They also approved accounts payable, a catering permit, and a tax abatement, and allowed a scholarship deferral.

• Approved $102,617 MOU with Wyoming Department of Health for COVID vaccine costs
• Directed sale of ambulance 'Big Red' to fund potential Emergency Management move
• Approved accounts payable
• Approved catering permit for 4Ts, LLC at Fair Grounds on 2/27/21
• Approved tax abatement for Hunting Energy (-$1,708.60)
• Allowed scholarship deferral for recipient with multiple scholarships
• Appointed Commissioner Noble to working group for Public Health relocation

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hear updates on road and bridge activities, county projects from Rio Verde Engineering and Forsgren & Associates, and a CARES Act charitable relief program. They will also discuss a Centennial Committee update, Discovery Center, and a grazing regulation MOU, plus introduce Veteran Services. Monthly reports include accounts payable, payroll of $1,039,838.79, and four catering permits for Elkhorn Trading Post in February.

• Payroll report: $1,039,838.79
• Catering permits for Elkhorn Trading Post (4 February weekends)
• CARES Act Charitable Relief Program Awards
• MOU for grazing regulation amendments
• Bond approval for Upper Green River Cemetery District

The Sublette County Commissioners approved distributing $218,044.43 in CARES Act Charitable Relief funds as recommended by the County Administrator. They also approved a resolution declaring a county centennial celebration, property line adjustments for a Discovery Center property sale, and a multi-county MOU. The board declined to expand the Skyline Drive/Fremont Lake Road project scope, keeping the original $1,060,000 commitment.

• Approved $218,044.43 CARES Act Charitable Relief distribution (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring Sublette County Centennial Celebration Feb 15, 2021 - Jan 2, 2023
• Approved property line adjustments for Faler Addition lots (454 East Hennick St., Pinedale) and $42,000 property sale
• Approved MOU with Wyoming County Commissioners Association and Big Horn, Park, Sublette, Washakie Counties
• Approved IT expenditure from Unforeseen line item as requested by Mike Christie
• Directed County Attorney to negotiate 2-year contract with Luman (formerly Century Link)
• Approved Accounts Payable and payroll of $1,039,838.79
• Approved catering permits for Elkhorn Trading Post for February 2021 weekends

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with updates from county departments, including Road & Bridge, the County Administrator, and various contractors. They will discuss the federal land use policy update, county sanitarian matters, life insurance eligibility for employees, and adopt a fee resolution. The meeting also includes an executive session on security of public property.

• Update on Daniel Fire Hall construction by Forsgren & Associates
• Discussion of ozone monitoring at Boulder Fire Battalion #4 by Ultra Petroleum
• Adoption of fee resolution by Treasurer Emily Paravicini
• Update on Big Piney library remodel
• Executive session on security of public property

The Sublette County Commissioners approved a $166,334.56 contract with River Continuum Concepts, Inc. for water data analysis, and adopted the fee schedule resolution. They also approved an MOU for an ozone monitoring station at Boulder Battalion, reaffirmed commitment to the Big Piney Library remodel, and approved accounts payable. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved $166,334.56 contract with River Continuum Concepts, Inc. for water data analysis
• Adopted fee schedule resolution as presented by Treasurer
• Approved MOU for ozone monitoring station at Boulder Battalion property
• Reaffirmed commitment to Big Piney Library remodel project
• Approved accounts payable
• Approved advertising for County Sanitarian position as independent contractor
• Allowed employees declining health insurance to opt into county life insurance
• Appointed Chairman Bousman to Wyoming County Commissioner Association Board

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will organize for 2021, approve the agenda and prior minutes, declare holidays, and set the meeting schedule. They will also hear updates from Road & Bridge and Rio Verde Engineering, consider a telecommunications contract award, and discuss BLM grazing regulations and CARES Act funding. Board appointments and monthly reports, including payroll of $1,070,312.18, are also on the agenda.

• Award of contract for Telecommunications RFP
• CARES Act funding update
• Fire Warden apparatus sale
• Board appointments: Fair Board, Weed & Pest, Predator Board, Ag Center, Recreation Board, Coalition of Government
• Payroll $1,070,312.18

The Sublette County Commission approved a $1,070,312.18 payroll and a $119,412 COVID-19 surveillance/testing MOU with the Wyoming Department of Health. They also accepted a $15,000 bid for a 1989 fire engine, approved a $4,500 telecommunications contract with Wazitech (4-1), and made several board appointments. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy changes.

• Approved $1,070,312.18 payroll (unanimous)
• Approved $119,412 COVID-19 MOU with WY Dept. of Health (unanimous)
• Accepted $15,000 bid for 1989 Autocar fire engine (unanimous)
• Approved Wazitech telecommunications contract (4-1, Vickrey nay)
• Approved 2021 holiday schedule and meeting dates (unanimous)
• Appointed Bousman as Chairman, Noble as Vice-Chairman
• Approved multiple board appointments (Fair, Weed & Pest, Predator, Ag, Recreation, Historic Preservation)
• Approved accounts payable and catering permits (unanimous)