Converse County boards weighed FY2027 budget, road changes, and agreements; budget hearing set for July 20
Converse County commissioners and affiliated boards met multiple times over the past two weeks, with agendas covering the FY2027 budget, a partial vacate-and-rededicate of Jenne Trail Road (CR34), and several agreements and permits. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of votes and discussions are not available.
County Commissioners — July 7 and July 8
The Commission met July 7 and July 8. Agendas for both sessions included Resolution 09-26 (amended) to vacate and rededicate part of Jenne Trail Road/CR34 for public use. Also listed were a grant agreement with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for a ballistic film project, a roadway use agreement with Western Sunset LLC for CR13/Natural Bridge Road, and a funding request for a cold-storage building at Glenrock Golf Course.
The July 8 agenda added FY2027 budget updates, progress on the Glenrock Office Renovation and Animal Shelter Expansion projects, bore and public utilities right-of-way permits for Lumen on Airport Road, and fair market value approval for the public sale of a 2018 Ford F-150. Because minutes are not yet published, no vote outcomes are available.
Municipal & County Joint Powers Board — July 8
The board was scheduled to approve April 8, 2026 minutes and hear updates from E-911, the Public Health Department, and the Tourism Promotion Board. The agenda also included approval of a Motorola GIS Service Agreement. No minutes are published yet.
Justice Center Joint Powers Board — July 16
The board was set to approve June 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes, communications and operations bills and invoices, and discuss a proposed agreement with Johnson Controls for preventative maintenance. Reports from the Communications Manager, Advisory Committee, and Technical Services were listed, along with an executive session. No outcomes are available.
Coming up
- **July 20, 4:00 p.m., Commission Chambers, 107 N. 5th Street, Douglas:** County Commissioners hold a public hearing on the final draft of the FY2027 proposed county budget. Documents titled "FY2027 Proposed Converse County Budget" and "FY2027 Final Budget Summary" are available for review.
- **July 21:** County Commissioners will consider Resolution 11-26 appropriating funds for the FY2027 county budget, and Resolutions 12-26 and 13-26 rescinding earlier resolutions on animal control (Resolution 04-00) and firearm discharge (Resolution 06-82) in subdivisions. Also on the agenda: a grant agreement with the Wyoming Dept. of Health for the Public Health BASE Grant, and a roadway use agreement with Powder River Proppants, LLC for CR22/Cole Creek Road.
- **July 21:** County Planning and Zoning Board will discuss the Brownfield Hamilton & Hamilton Alley vacate and the Bluegrass River Ranch Subdivision as old business. No new business or decisions are listed.