Sublette County public meetings in 2025

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget items, procurement and AI policies, and a final plat review for Mountain Meadow Creek. The agenda also includes road adoptions and several memorandums of understanding.

• Mountain Meadow Creek Final Plat Review
• Adoption of new county roads via Rio Verde Engineering
• Discussion of new Procurement and AI policies
• MOU for County Road snow removal with BLM
• MOU between Fire Dept. and Town of Big Piney

The commissioners approved a 5‑year contract with Rugged Mountain Aviation for helicopter services (5‑0). They also approved the fire‑service MOU with the Town of Marbleton (5‑0) and a set of eight resolutions for new county roads and extensions (4‑1). Additional actions included approving the final plat for the Mountain Meadow Subdivision (4‑1), adopting employee‑handbook amendments (5‑0), and reimbursing a firefighter from the Professional Development fund (5‑0).

• Approved 5‑year helicopter contract with Rugged Mountain Aviation (5‑0)
• Approved fire MOU contract with Town of Marbleton (5‑0)
• Approved eight road‑project resolutions including Skyline Dr and Granite Ln extensions (4‑1)
• Approved final plat for Mountain Meadow Subdivision (4‑1)
• Adopted proposed amendments to the employee handbook (5‑0)
• Approved reimbursement for firefighter from Professional Development fund (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $862,838.12 (5‑0)
• Approved four leases for the Visitor’s Center (5‑0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will vote on a budget transfer resolution and hear updates on roads, the Children’s Learning Center, the local hospital, historic preservation grants, human resources, the treatment court, and the visitor’s center. In the afternoon, the Planning & Zoning Committee will review a guest request from Albert Ellis & Boulder Crest Foundation and a change‑in‑zoning and minor subdivision request for the Double J Ranch, followed by a planning update and monthly assessor and treasurer reports.

• Budget Transfer Resolution
• Change in Zoning and Minor Subdivision Request for the Double J Ranch
• Albert Ellis & Boulder Crest Foundation Guest RACH CUP Request
• Historic Preservation Board supplemental grant
• Treatment Court budget discussion

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, minutes, $584,208.03 in accounts payable and $1,323,774.31 in payroll (all 5‑0). They adopted a $46,098.92 budget resolution by a 3‑2 vote. Additional actions included authorizing Road & Bridge maintenance, signing a letter supporting Senate File 19, and approving a historic‑preservation grant application.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable $584,208.03 (5-0)
• Approved payroll $1,323,774.31 and liabilities $691,805.07 (5-0)
• Approved budget resolution $46,098.92 (3-2, White and Bernard opposed)
• Approved Road & Bridge maintenance on newly adopted county roads (no vote recorded)
• Signed letter supporting Senate File 19 (5-0)
• Signed Medicine Wheel National Registry grant application (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget discussions for several departments and the HEAR program for FY25 and FY26. The meeting includes updates from Road & Bridge, Public Health, and the Conservation District. The board will also consider a new vehicle purchase and bond approval.

• Budget discussions for Road & Bridge, Golf Course, Waste Management, Recycling, and Transfer Station
• Clarification of FY25 & 26 budgeted amounts for HEAR
• Discussion regarding the Big Piney Ice Rink
• Assessor report on State Assessed Notice of Valuation Changes and new vehicle purchase
• Treasurer report on Bond Approval

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes, then authorized $1,276,077.41 in accounts payable. It also approved a medical‑bill payment, signed a $6,250 healthcare prevention grant, increased the golf‑course membership fee to $400, reimbursed $6,500 to Happy Endings Animal Rescue, and authorized a letter requesting state funding for fire‑shelter replacements.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov. 4, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable $1,276,077.41 (5-0)
• Approved payment of medical bill (5-0)
• Signed Healthcare Prevention Program Grant $6,250 (5-0)
• Increased Golf Course membership fee to $400 (board agreed)
• Reimbursed Happy Endings Animal Rescue $6,500 (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter requesting state funding for fire‑shelter replacement (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will review updates from several departments, discuss a new helicopter contract, and consider a Visionary Broadband lease at the county shooting range. They will also address IT budget matters, a magistrate appointment, and a bond approval presented by the Treasurer. Additional items include roof repairs at Marbleton Clinic and a planning and zoning code discussion.

• Helicopter contract presentation (Kenna Tanner)
• Visionary Broadband lease at the shooting range (Clayton Melinkovich)
• Marbleton Clinic roof repairs (Clayton Melinkovich)
• IT budget discussion (Lisa Copeland)
• Payroll payment of $1,227,916.01 (Accounts Payable)

The commissioners approved the amended agenda and adopted the prior meeting minutes. They authorized removal of a $3,158.06 voucher, approved $1,101,176.92 in accounts payable, and approved payroll of $1,227,916.01 and related liabilities. The board voted 4‑1 to issue a request for proposals for the county’s $500,000 search‑and‑rescue helicopter contract. They also confirmed the appointment of John Starcevich as magistrate and approved a $7,200‑per‑year lease with a future increase.

• Approved amended agenda (5‑0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Removed $3,158.06 voucher and approved $1,101,176.92 accounts payable (5‑0)
• Approved payroll $1,227,916.01 (5‑0)
• Approved payroll liabilities $635,110.97 (5‑0)
• Issued RFP for helicopter contract, 30‑day decision period (4‑1)
• Approved appointment of John Starcevich as magistrate (5‑0)
• Approved lease $7,200 per year, increase to $7,500 after five years (4‑0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will review departmental updates and several budget items. They will discuss a request to terminate the 40 Rod West Subdivision project presented by Planning & Zoning. Additional topics include the Ice Arena budget, Visionary Broadband lease, and a bond approval in the Treasurer’s report.

• Request to terminate the 40 Rod West Subdivision project (Planning & Zoning)
• Ice Arena budget discussion (Grant Golden)
• Visionary Broadband lease presentation (County Attorney)
• Bond approval in Treasurer’s report (Emily Paravicini)
• Public Health budget discussion (Janna Lee)

The commissioners approved an accounts‑payable payment of $2,841,991.21 and voted to withhold payment to Titan Construction until a cattleguard issue is fixed. They also approved a change order for the Industrial Site project, an $11,050 contract for the State of the County magazine, and a resolution terminating a zoning change affecting 299 acres. The board adopted a credit‑card policy (4‑1), moved into executive session, and approved a bond for Valerie Williams.

• Approved $2,841,991.21 accounts payable (5‑0)
• Withheld payment to Titan Construction until cattleguard fixed (unanimous concurrence)
• Approved Industrial Site project change order (5‑0)
• Approved $11,050 contract for State of the County magazine (5‑0)
• Approved termination of zoning change for 299 acres, reverting to Agricultural zoning (5‑0)
• Adopted credit‑card draft policy (4‑1, Vickrey opposed)
• Moved into executive session per §16‑4‑405(a)(ix) (5‑0)
• Approved bond for Valerie Williams (5‑0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The board will consider a resolution to lift fire restrictions proposed by the Fire Department. Several departmental updates will be presented, including Road & Bridge, Maintenance, Visitor Center, and 4‑H Extension. The Planning & Zoning agenda includes a Great Gray Minor Subdivision request, an LR Communications conditional‑use request, and tower‑related matters, while two CUP applications are tabled. Additional items cover a VA lease at the Summit Building, an industrial‑siting MOU update, and the Big Piney hockey rink project.

• Fire Dept. resolution to lift fire restrictions
• VA lease at Summit Building
• Industrial Siting memorandum of understanding update
• Great Gray Minor Subdivision request within Hoback Ranches
• LR Communications conditional use request

The board approved the amended agenda and the prior meeting minutes unanimously. They then approved accounts payable in the amount of $1,695,812.88 and payroll of $1,307,249.06, each by a 5‑0 vote. A motion was made to accept a 2,470‑ft segment of Hidden Hills Drive into the county, contingent on obtaining easements, but no vote outcome was recorded.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable $1,695,812.88 (5-0)
• Approved payroll $1,307,249.06 (5-0)
• Motion to accept 2,470‑ft Hidden Hills Dr. into county, pending easements (no vote recorded)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from Road & Bridge, Maintenance, Fire, and other departments. It will discuss the feasibility of an operating agreement for the PAC Ice Arena and consider a resolution on the public records request fee. Additional topics include newspaper designation for the State of the County magazine and an industrial siting update covering expired leases and an MOU.

• PAC-Ice Arena feasibility of operating agreement discussion
• Public records request fee resolution
• Newspaper designation discussion – State of the County magazine
• Industrial siting update, expired leases, MOU
• REC Board-Pathway discussion

The board approved $1,049,268.57 in accounts payable and payroll liabilities (5‑0). It also approved $12,848.56 for bike‑path repairs, updated the Fairgrounds lease, signed a chip‑seal MOU with Pinedale, adopted a public‑records fee schedule, approved $10,325.62 in NOVCs, authorized a $3,500 appraisal engagement, and moved legal notices to the Pinedale Roundup.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll liabilities $1,049,268.57 (5-0)
• Approved bike‑path repairs $12,848.56 (5-0)
• Updated Fairgrounds lease agreement (5-0)
• Signed chip‑seal MOU with Town of Pinedale (5-0)
• Adopted public‑records fee schedule resolution 25-100503B (5-0)
• Approved NOVCs $10,325.62 (4-0)
• Authorized appraisal engagement letter $3,500 (4-1)
• Moved legal notices to Pinedale Roundup (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of Commissioners will approve payroll of $1,265,751.94 and accounts payable. The agenda includes discussions on opioid settlement acceptance, newly funded IT positions, and the future location of the Public Health building.

• Payroll of $1,265,751.94
• Opioid settlement acceptance
• Newly funded IT positions
• Public Health future location discussion
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (8-19-25)

The board approved a conditional use permit for Union Wireless to install a tower at 68 Guio Budd (23‑153, E1/2 SE% section 25, T31N, R113W). They authorized the electronic signing of the opioid settlement agreement and also approved the emergency facilities and land‑use agreement with the Forest Service. Commissioners adopted a department‑head credit‑card use policy pending attorney review.

• Approved conditional use permit for Union Wireless tower at 68 Guio Budd (5-0)
• Authorized electronic signing of opioid settlement agreement (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved emergency facilities and land‑use agreement with Forest Service (5-0)
• Adopted department‑head credit‑card use policy (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Moved forward with appraisal of Proactive building and parking lot (4-1)
• Approved surety bond for Owen Best, Shelter Park Improvement District (5-0)
• Approved Upper Green River Cemetery and BP Cemetery district budget resolutions (5-0)
• Approved payroll liabilities of $1,733,560.08 and payroll of $1,265,751.94 (5-0 each)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners will review a fire restrictions resolution and the vacation of the Heydt Minor Subdivision. The body will also discuss a public health building and a TANF Grant contract.

• Fire Restrictions Resolution
• Vacate Heydt Minor Subdivision
• Resolution for County Clerk 24-hour licenses
• TANF Grant contract
• Review of MCH Grant Award

The board approved a fire‑restriction resolution, temporary malt‑beverage permits, and a petition to vacate the Heydt Minor Subdivision plat, reverting it to Agricultural Zone A‑1. They also appointed a new visitor‑center board member, approved three bond issuances, and decided to keep Rocket Miner as the county newspaper.

• Approved fire‑restriction resolution #25-100501B (vote 4‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved temporary malt‑beverage permit resolution #25-100500B (vote 4‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved petition to vacate Heydt Minor Subdivision plat #484, reverting to A‑1 zoning (vote 4‑0, 1 absent)
• Appointed Crystal Potter to the Visitor Center board for the remainder of the term (vote 4‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved three bonds for Charla Goe, Meghan Montieth, and Stacey McKina (vote 4‑0, 1 excused)
• Decided to keep Rocket Miner as the designated county newspaper (vote not specified, motion carried)
• Tabled credit‑card discussion with all departments for the next meeting (motion carried)
• Approved air‑conditioning work for the courthouse (motion carried)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address the designation of an official newspaper. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Designation of Official Newspaper (Clayton Melinkovich)

Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote (1 member excused). They then voted 3‑1 (1 member excused) to designate The Rocket Miner as the county’s official newspaper. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote (1 member excused).

• Approved agenda (4-0, 1 excused)
• Designated The Rocket Miner as official county newspaper (3-1, 1 excused)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0, 1 excused)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive department updates and review planning and zoning requests. The agenda includes discussions on bridge replacement and two major subdivision plats. The board will also review monthly reports from the assessor and treasurer.

• Dirt Road, LLC Preliminary Plat for Major Subdivision
• Mountain Meadows Creek, LLC Preliminary Plat for Major Subdivision
• Redstone Upper Green River Improvement District bridge replacement
• Malt Beverage Permits
• Treasurer bond approval

The board approved the award of the South Piney CR 23-151 bridge project to Teletractors Inc. for $402,635. It also approved payroll liabilities, several plat updates, tax roll adjustments, and related permits. All motions passed unanimously unless noted otherwise.

• Approved South Piney CR 23-151 bridge contract to Teletractors Inc. for $402,635 (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and payroll liabilities totaling $2,237,029.15 (5-0)
• Approved New Fork Social Club plat with revisions (5-0)
• Approved Business Ready Community comments for Wyoming Business Council rule proposal (5-0)
• Approved emergency fire suppression account comments to submit to State Forestry (5-0)
• Approved electronic signature for Big Piney‑Marbleton Airport grant funding (5-0)
• Approved catering permit for Waterhole #3 at the fairgrounds (5-0)
• Approved tax roll adjustment of $16,280 (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a mill levy approval presented by County Assessor Laila Illoway. This action is conducted in accordance with W.S. 39-13-102(g).

• Mill levy approval presented by County Assessor Laila Illoway

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They then approved the 2025 mill levies as presented, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2025 mill levies (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to adopt resolutions for the FY26 Budget, including income and appropriation. The meeting includes department updates and several legal agreements for review.

• Adoption of FY26 Budget resolutions
• Permanent power for parking lot on Fremont for Rendezvous and SCSO
• Museum loan agreement and Hospital District Agreement
• Request for a special prosecutor
• Malt Beverage Permits

The board approved the FY26 budget and its appropriation resolution. It also approved a $20,000 grant to the Museum Board, a special prosecutor request, several liquor permits, and a bond for the Hoback Ranches Service & Improvement District. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Adopt FY26 budget (Resolution 25-100497B) – 4-0, 1 excused, carried
• Approve FY26 appropriation resolution (Resolution 25-100496B) – 4-0, 1 excused, carried
• Grant Museum Board $20,000 for FY25 shortfall – 4-0, 1 excused, carried
• Approve request for special prosecutor Richard Stout – 4-0, 1 absent, carried
• Approve multiple liquor permits for various events – 4-0, 1 absent, carried
• Approve bond for Frederick Thaler, Hoback Ranches Service & Improvement District – 4-0, 1 excused, carried
• Offer Hayley Ruland the Planning and Zoning Administrator position – 4-0, 1 excused, carried
• Approve Accounts Payable payment of $497,786.85 – 4-0, 1 excused, carried

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget requests for departments, the board, and non-profits. The meeting includes a review of capital improvements and reserves.

• Department budget requests
• Board budget requests
• Non-profit funding requests
• Capital improvements review
• Review of reserves

The commissioners met in a special session to discuss the FY26 budget. They agreed to cover the $24,856,863 shortfall by using the Law Enforcement Complex reserve account. The board approved the FY26 budget as presented, with plans to seek departmental cuts during the year.

• Approved FY26 budget, funding $24,856,863 shortfall from Law Enforcement Complex reserve account

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for two positions. The board will also discuss an anticipated budget shortfall.

• Interviews for County Clerk candidates
• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Administrator candidates
• Discussion of an anticipated budget shortfall

The commissioners appointed Jessica Rice as interim County Clerk with a 4‑1 vote. They also voted to adjourn to executive session and approved allowing Andrea to pursue an employment opportunity with Hailey Ruland. The budget shortfall discussion resulted in no action.

• Appointed Jessica Rice as interim County Clerk (4-1 vote)
• Adjourned meeting to executive session (motion carried)
• Allowed Andrea to pursue employment with Hailey Ruland (motion carried)
• Discussed budget shortfall, no action taken

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates and fill several board appointments. The body will review a request to change a zoning district boundary and consider payroll totaling $1,263,192.22.

• Request for change of Zoning District Boundary for Blue Spruce Operation
• Payroll in the amount of $1,263,192.22
• Appointments for Museum, Library, Planning and Zoning, Big Piney-Marbleton Airport, and PAC Joint Powers boards
• Discussion regarding Hospital District contracts
• Review of catering permits

The commissioners unanimously approved a zoning change that converts 320 acres from Agricultural (A‑1) to Heavy Industrial (I‑H) zoning. They also accepted three roads—Wild West, Alpine Hills Road Drive, and Par Ave—as county roads. Additional actions included approving $1.55 million in accounts payable, $1.26 million in payroll, and appointing interim and board members.

• Approved accounts payable $1,553,909.85 (motion carried)
• Accepted Wild West, Alpine Hills Road Drive, and Par Ave as county roads (motion carried)
• Reappointed Mark Eatinger and Gary Neely to Museum Board (motion carried)
• Reappointed Deborah Morley and Lora Hittle to Library Board (motion carried)
• Appointed Tami Crosson and Gudrid Espenscheid to Planning & Zoning Board (3-2 vote)
• Appointed Alan Huston as interim Planning & Zoning Administrator ($5,000/month, up to 4 months) (motion carried)
• Approved payroll $1,263,192.22 (motion carried)
• Approved zoning change of 320 acres from A-1 to I-H (unanimous)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The body will discuss upcoming vacancies in the planning and zoning department and the office of the county clerk.

• Vacancies in the planning and zoning department
• Vacancy in the office of the county clerk

The commissioners voted 4-1 to declare the County Clerk office vacant after evidence the clerk is no longer a resident. Commissioner White voted against the motion. The board also decided that Planning and Zoning administrator applicant Alan Huston will attend the July 1, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Declared County Clerk office vacant (vote 4-1)
• Scheduled Alan Huston to attend July 1, 2025 Planning & Zoning admin meeting

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review departmental updates and approve several contracts. The agenda includes discussions on public health services and a prescribed fire project.

• Monument ridge prescribed fire project update
• Final contract for Public Health PHEP services
• CHO contract for Public Health
• Reimbursement to MESA for sponsor signs
• Bond approval from the Treasurer

The commissioners approved the county’s amended agenda, prior meeting minutes, and $1,124,263.93 in accounts payable. They awarded the 2025 chip‑seal road project to HK Contractors for $2,358,429 and approved two health contracts with the Wyoming Department of Health for $97,000 and $47,000. An underground easement was granted to Rocky Mountain Power, and the chairman was authorized to e‑sign a grant for the Big Piney airport infrastructure project. Additional items such as a catering permit and a surety bond were also approved.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,124,263.93 (motion carried)
• Awarded chip seal contract to HK Contractors for $2,358,429 (motion carried)
• Approved $97,000 health contract with Wyoming Dept. of Health (motion carried)
• Approved $47,000 health officer contract with Wyoming Dept. of Health (motion carried)
• Granted underground easement to Rocky Mountain Power for shooting range parcel (motion carried)
• Authorized chairman to e‑sign Big Piney airport infrastructure grant (grant number 3-56-002-020-2025) (motion carried)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a budget adjustment. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Adjustment Discussion

Commissioners voted to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session, and the motion carried. The board reviewed the FY26 budget and asked the Unified Fire, Treatment Court and Fairgrounds departments to cut their budgets by an additional 10%. They also asked the Road & Bridge department to cut its budget by an additional 5%. The meeting adjourned at 3:32 a.m.

• Motion to adjourn to Executive Session carried
• Requested 10% budget cut for Unified Fire, Treatment Court, and Fairgrounds
• Requested 5% budget cut for Road & Bridge

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss options for a permanent Sublette County Public Health location. The board will also consider a final grant payment to the Sublette County Hospital District.

• Location options for permanent Sublette County Public Health site
• Final grant payment to Sublette County Hospital District

The board recessed to an executive session after a motion by Commissioner Bradley was carried. After a joint meeting with the Hospital Board, the commissioners unanimously approved the county’s offer to the hospital. Commissioner White then moved to approve a voucher of $2,664,205.47, which was carried. No other business was taken.

• Recessed to Executive Session (motion carried)
• Approved county’s offer to Hospital Board (unanimous)
• Approved voucher of $2,664,205.47 (motion carried)

County Commissioners Meetings

The County Commissioners are conducting a schedule of meetings with various county boards and departments. These sessions cover a wide range of administrative areas including public safety, infrastructure, and land use.

• Big Piney / Marbleton Airport Fire Capital Projects
• Planning & Zoning
• Waste Management and Transfer Station
• Road & Bridge
• General Fund and Reserve Accounts

The County Commissioners met in a special session to begin FY26 budget preparation and reviewed several community requests. Commissioner Bradley moved to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session for personnel matters, and Commissioner White seconded the motion. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned with no further action.

• Adjourned to Executive Session (motion carried)

County Commissioners Meetings

The commissioners have scheduled a series of meetings to review various county departments and boards. These sessions cover infrastructure, public safety, and administrative services.

• Big Piney / Marbleton Airport Fire Capital Projects
• Fairgrounds and Fair Board
• Road & Bridge and Waste Management
• Planning & Zoning
• Public Health and Treatment Court

The County Commissioners met in a special session to discuss FY26 budget preparation. Various department heads and officials presented requests, but no motions were made and the meeting adjourned without any decisions.

County Commissioners Meetings

The County Commissioners are conducting a series of scheduled meetings with various county departments and boards. These sessions cover administrative reviews ranging from public health and planning to road and bridge operations.

• Big Piney / Marbleton Airport Fire Capital Projects
• Planning & Zoning review
• Waste Management and Transfer Station discussions
• Road & Bridge and GIS / Engineer reviews
• Public Health and Treatment Court sessions

The special session was held to prepare the FY26 budget and review several requests, including the Big Piney/Marbleton Airport and Fairgrounds. After discussion, the board took no further action and adjourned the meeting.

County Commissioners Meetings

The County Commissioners are conducting a series of scheduled meetings with various county departments and boards. These sessions cover administrative reviews ranging from public health and planning to road and bridge operations.

• Big Piney / Marbleton Airport Fire Capital Projects
• Planning & Zoning
• Waste Management and Transfer Station
• Road & Bridge
• General Fund and Reserve Accounts

The commissioners met in a special session to prepare the FY26 budget. No further business was presented, and the meeting was adjourned without any actions taken.

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review department updates and approve accounts payable. The meeting includes a review of payroll totaling $1,205,246.11 and afternoon budget discussions where no decisions will be made.

• Payroll in the amount of $1,205,246.11
• Hospital District 2022 Transfer Agreement and April Pay App
• Treasurer bond approval
• Assessor State Assessed Notice of Valuation Changes
• Budget discussions for Road & Bridge, Transfer Station, Waste Management, Recycle, and Golf Course

The board approved the meeting agenda for $1,253,951.92 and accepted the minutes from the May 20 meeting. They voted to adjourn to an executive session and scheduled a special meeting on June 11, 2025. The commissioners also approved catering permits for three Boulder Bar events and authorized payroll totaling $1,205,246.11.

• Approved agenda $1,253,951.92 (motion by Bradley, seconded by White)
• Approved minutes of the May 20, 2025 meeting (motion by Bradley, seconded by Stephens)
• Adjourned to Executive Session (motion by White, seconded by Bradley)
• Scheduled special meeting on June 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM (and hospital board meeting at 5:00 PM)
• Approved catering permits for Boulder Bar weddings and horse sale (motion by Bradley, seconded by White, motion carried)
• Approved payroll $1,205,246.11 (motion by White, seconded by Bradley, motion carried)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates and review various administrative requests. The agenda includes a vehicle quote for the Extension Office and a liquor license renewal. The board will also review a catering permit for the Eagle Bar.

• Extension Office vehicle Suburban quote
• Liquor License Renewal
• Catering Permit for Eagle Bar (7/12/25 – Davidson Wedding)
• Treasurer bond approval
• Assessor State Assessed Notice of Valuation Changes

The commissioners approved a list of retail, restaurant, limited retail liquor licenses and a catering permit. They also authorized the purchase of a Suburban vehicle up to $85,000, granted a six‑month zoning extension, and approved a tax roll correction for Purewest Resources. All motions carried as noted.

• Approved 11 retail liquor licenses (Green River Bar, Boulder Store & Pub, Elkhorn Trading Post, Lakeside Lodge, Daniel Junction, WPR Acquisition, Kendall Valley Lodge, Half Moon Lake Lodge, Nona’s Place, Rim Station, Boulder Lake Lodge) – motion carried
• Approved restaurant liquor license for Big Sandy Ledge – motion carried
• Approved limited retail liquor license for Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course – motion carried
• Approved catering permit for Eagle Bar (Davidson Wedding, July 12, 2025) – motion carried
• Authorized purchase of a Suburban vehicle, not to exceed $85,000 – motion carried
• Granted six‑month zoning extension for Mountain Meadow Creek property – motion carried
• Approved tax roll correction of -$17,415.75 for Purewest Resources, Inc. – motion carried (Commissioner White recused)
• Approved Accounts Payable payments totaling $522,691.56 – motion carried (Commissioner Bradley voted nay)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will discuss a conditional use permit for Dead Shoot Holdings and a partial vacation/modification for Washburn and Greenwood. Other items include updates on road and bridge activities, Parcel Y sewer and water service costs, and budget clarifications. The board will also consider a trail grooming contract, emergency ingress/egress for the Pinedale Rodeo Grounds, and economic development opportunities with the Wyoming Business Council.

• Conditional use permit for Dead Shoot Holdings
• Partial vacation/modification for Washburn and Greenwood
• Parcel Y sewer and water service costs
• Trail grooming contract
• Emergency ingress/egress for Pinedale Rodeo Grounds

The commissioners approved several operational items, including bid proposals for a crack‑seal project, a $41,766 service contract, and increasing the golf course cash on hand to $500. They also approved recreation bylaws and a partial land‑vacation/modification. The board voted 3‑2 to deny Dead Shot Holdings LLC’s conditional use permit. Accounts payable of $1.19 million and payroll of $2.21 million were authorized.

• Agenda approved (motion Bradley, seconded Vickrey)
• Minutes of April 15 meeting approved (motion White, seconded Stephens)
• Bid proposals for crack‑seal project approved (motion Bradley, seconded White)
• $41,766 service contract approved (motion White, seconded Bradley)
• Golf course cash on hand increased to $500 approved (motion Bradley, seconded White)
• Recreation bylaws approved (motion White, seconded Stephens)
• Partial vacation/modification between Washburn and Greenwood approved (motion White, seconded Stephens)
• Conditional use permit for Dead Shot Holdings LLC denied, 3‑2 vote (motion Vickrey, seconded Stephens)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will consider approval of prior meeting minutes, hear updates from Union Telephone, Road & Bridge, Unified Fire, and other departments, and review the FY24 financial statements and audit from Leo Riley and Co. Monthly reports include bond approval by the treasurer and a liquor license for Rendezvous Meadows Golf Club.

• Paul Stille, Leo Riley and Co. – Financial Statements & Audit FY24
• Shad Cooper, Unified Fire – 2025 District 4 Annual Operating Plan and Capital Depreciation Plan
• Treasurer Emily Paravicini – Bond Approval
• Rendezvous Meadows Golf Club Liquor License
• Clayton Melinkovich, County Attorney – Contracts

The board approved the meeting agenda (with added items) and the minutes from the April 1 meeting. They awarded a $353,034.50 contract for four cattle guards, approved the 2025 District 4 operating plan with the BLM, and approved a contract amendment grant for Steve Kipp. The commissioners also approved a letter to Rep. Haggerman about Rock Source land and authorized $1,639,008.45 in accounts payable.

• Approved agenda with added items (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 1 meeting (motion carried)
• Awarded four cattle‑guard contract for $353,034.50 (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 District 4 operating plan with BLM (motion carried)
• Approved contract amendment grant for Steve Kipp with State of Wyoming Public Health (motion carried)
• Approved letter to Rep. Haggerman regarding Rock Source Resource Management land (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,639,008.45 (motion carried)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a budget transfer, consider a request for additional funding for the Green River Valley Museum's Texaco renovation, and receive updates on the Colorado River Compact and county departments. Several executive sessions are scheduled for employee performance reviews and a scholarship discussion.

• Public Hearing – Budget Transfer
• Green River Valley Museum – Request Additional Funding for Texaco Renovation
• Colorado River Compact Update
• Sublette County Wyolink SIRS MOU
• Payroll report: $1,243,192.97

The commissioners approved a transfer of $452,710.48 from various reserve and revenue sources to fund multiple county accounts. They also approved $298,500 from museum reserves for the Green River Valley Museum renovation, and authorized accounts payable of $1,063,646.84 and payroll of $1,243,192.97. Several memoranda of understanding with the SIRS project, the Bureau of Land Management, the Town of Pinedale, and for the Parade Firetruck were also approved.

• Approved transfer of $452,710.48 to supplement multiple county accounts (motion carried)
• Approved $298,500 museum funding for Texaco renovation (motion carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,063,646.84 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll of $1,243,192.97 (motion carried)
• Approved MOU for SIRS project (motion carried)
• Approved MOU with BLM recognizing county as cooperating agency on Helium Project (motion carried)
• Approved MOU with Town of Pinedale for canine kennel use (motion carried)
• Approved MOU with Town of Pinedale for Parade Firetruck transfer (motion carried)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will review department updates and employee performance reviews. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure expansions at the fairgrounds and a report on the Sublette pronghorn herd migration corridor.

• Water sewer expansions at the fairgrounds presented by Jim Robinson
• Migration Corridor for Sublette Pronghorn Herd report from Wyoming Game & Fish
• Whiskey Rock Contract presented by Planning & Zoning
• Bond Approval presented by the Treasurer
• 2024 Annual Report Review for Weed & Pest

The board approved the 2025 insurance renewal quote from Tegelers with Travelers for $495,439, allowing the chairman to sign between meetings. They also approved a contract with Rendezvous Pointe to provide inmate meals Monday through Friday through the end of the fiscal year (4-1, Stephens opposed), and approved paying the balance of the Whiskey Rock contract. Accounts payable totaling $1,939,001.31 were approved, along with tax corrections and surety bonds for Tesa Manning.

• Approved 2025 insurance renewal with Travelers for $495,439
• Approved Rendezvous Pointe inmate meal contract (4-1, Stephens opposed)
• Approved payment of Whiskey Rock contract balance
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,939,001.31
• Approved tax corrections for American Tower Corp (-$821.93)
• Approved surety bonds for Tesa Manning for Highland and Fayette Irrigation Districts
• Approved catering permit for Boulder Bar
• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will hear departmental updates, consider a proclamation for American Red Cross month, and review a conditional use application for Little Jennie Ranch. They will also approve payroll of $1,262,285.17, a catering permit for Boulder Store, and a bond approval from the treasurer.

• Little Jennie Ranch – Conditional Use application
• Payroll approval: $1,262,285.17
• Catering permit for Boulder Store
• Bond approval by Treasurer Emily Paravicini
• Proclamation of American Red Cross month

The Sublette County Commissioners approved a $556,402.50 bid for the Industrial Site Extension drainage construction project, along with payroll of $1,262,285.17 and accounts payable of $526,383 (with $1,926 withheld for Pinedale Self Storage). They also approved four catering permits, a tax abatement for Frosty Hittle ($47,285.33), two tax roll corrections, and a conditional use permit for Little Jennie Ranch. The meeting was largely routine, with no major policy changes or denials.

• Approved $556,402.50 bid to Teletractors INC. for Industrial Site Extension drainage (4-0)
• Approved payroll of $1,262,285.17
• Approved accounts payable of $526,383, withholding $1,926 for Pinedale Self Storage
• Approved four catering permits (Elkhorn Trading Post, Boulder Bar x3)
• Approved $47,285.33 tax abatement for Frosty Hittle
• Approved tax roll corrections for Greylock Production and Enterprise Jonah Gas Gathering
• Approved conditional use permit for Little Jennie Ranch
• Authorized advertising for cattle guard project

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss routine department updates and monthly reports, including a bond approval from the Treasurer. They will also consider performance reviews, an updated training contract, and contracts from the County Attorney. Public comment is scheduled after lunch.

• Bond approval (Treasurer Emily Paravicini)
• Performance Reviews (Human Resources)
• Updated Training Contract (Human Resources)
• Contracts (County Attorney Clayton Melinkovich)
• Rio Verde Engineering – update on projects

The Sublette County Commissioners approved the agenda, minutes, and accounts payable totaling $85,812.47. They also approved a catering permit for Waterhole #3 Muley Fanatics and Lakeside Lodge, and surety bonds for several board officers. The board decided to continue performance reviews in March, send comments on grizzly bear recovery, and pull out of the Regional Transportation Taskforce.

• Approved accounts payable of $85,812.47
• Approved catering permit for Waterhole #3 Muley Fanatics and Lakeside Lodge
• Approved surety bonds for Elizabeth Carlin, Craig J. Smith, Larry Kasten, and REC Board
• Approved tax corrections for Wapiti Operating (-$253.58 and -$1,801.60 for 2022)
• Decided to continue performance reviews starting in March
• Decided to send comments on grizzly bear recovery
• Decided to pull out of Regional Transportation Taskforce

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a request by the chairman to reduce spending, review a supplemental budget request from the Children's Learning Center, and discuss funding for the REAL Center. Public hearings will be held for conditional use permits for Happy Endings Animal Rescue and Union Telephone Company. The board will also approve a payroll of $1,262,285.17 and discuss contracts and litigation in executive session.

• Request by Chairman to Reduce Spending
• Payroll: $1,262,285.17
• Happy Endings Animal Rescue – Conditional Use Permit
• Union Telephone Company – Conditional Use Permit
• Children's Learning Center – Supplemental Budget Request

The Sublette County Commissioners approved a restaurant lease for the golf course, adding a $1,000 deposit for cleaning or damages. They also approved a lease with Barney Snyder for the Doyle Property, a conditional use permit for a kennel at Happy Endings Animal Rescue, and a conditional use permit for a wireless broadband facility on the Bain Ranch. A request for $188,755 in additional funding for the Children's Learning Center was not approved, and no motion was made on county credit cards.

• Approved golf course restaurant lease with $1,000 deposit (motion carried)
• Approved Doyle Property lease with Barney Snyder (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use permit for Happy Endings Animal Rescue kennel (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use permit for Union Telephone wireless facility (motion carried)
• Approved tax roll corrections for Hilcorp Energy and Buffalo Resources (motion carried)
• Approved surety bond for Cat Urbigkit as Predator Board Secretary/Treasurer (motion carried)
• Approved $30,800 Lodging Tax fund diversion to Friends of Bridger Teton (3-2)
• Approved accounts payable of $2,699,048.76 and payroll of $1,262,285.17 (motions carried)

County Commissioners Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a revenue shortfall with the County Treasurer and Assessor. The agenda also includes updates on road projects and department reports.

• Revenue shortfall discussion with County Treasurer and Assessor
• Hoback Ranches Road discussion
• Rec Board contracts
• Catering permit for Main Street Pinedale
• Bond approval from the County Treasurer

The board voted 3-2 to initiate the process for the county to accept maintenance responsibility for 2.83 miles of class 2 Rim Road, with Commissioners Vickery and Stevens in favor and Bradley and White opposed. A motion to impose a spending moratorium and hiring freeze due to a 73% revenue shortfall died without a second. The board approved accounts payable of $1,342,249.37, a catering permit for Main Street Pinedale, and security bonds for several officials.

• Initiated process to accept maintenance of 2.83 miles of Rim Road (3-2)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,342,249.37 (5-0)
• Approved catering permit for Main Street Pinedale (5-0)
• Approved security bonds for Rec Board, Upper Green River Improvement District, Surveyor, and Pinedale Ranch Water District (5-0)
• Spending moratorium and hiring freeze motion died without a second

County Commissioners Meetings

The Sublette County Commissioners will elect a new chairman for 2025, approve prior meeting minutes, declare county holidays, and establish the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will hear updates from Road & Bridge and Rio Verde Engineering, discuss the Ice Arena, make appointments to several boards, consider renewal of building insurance with Tegeler Insurance, and receive monthly financial reports including payroll of $1,255,568.42.

• Payroll reported at $1,255,568.42
• Board appointments: Fair Board (5-year), Ag Center (3-year), Recreation Board (5-year), Historic Preservation Board (3-year), Weed and Pest (4-year)
• Renewal of building insurance with Tegeler Insurance
• Treasurer bond approval and State Assessed Notice of Valuation Changes
• Update on Ice Arena projects and maintenance

The Sublette County Commission reorganized, electing Lynn Bernard as chairman and Dave Stephens as vice-chairman. They adopted the 2025 holiday and meeting schedule, appointed or reappointed several board members, approved a close-out change order for the North Piney project, and authorized a letter of support for Union Wireless with a 'no cost to the county' note. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy changes or controversial votes.

• Elected Lynn Bernard as Chairman (3-2)
• Elected Dave Stephens as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 holiday schedule and meeting schedule
• Appointed Skylar V. Wilson as County Surveyor for 2-year term
• Approved North Piney project close-out change order
• Approved accounts payable of $2,390,150.61
• Approved payroll of $1,255,568.42
• Approved four NOVCs for Jonah Energy and Greylock Production