Sheridan County commissioners weigh FY 2026-27 budget, mill levies, and Kooi Extension land transfer
Sheridan County's Board of County Commissioners spent the last two weeks of July focused on the next fiscal year's budget, with public hearings, appropriation resolutions, and mill levy discussions all on the agenda. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so no final decisions are confirmed in the record.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
Commissioners held a public hearing on July 20 regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, with a separate discussion on the E-911 budget. The following day, the board was scheduled to consider Resolution 26-06-055 regarding budget appropriations for FY 2026-2027, and Resolution 26-07-058 for Budget Amendment #4 to transfer unencumbered funds from FY 2025-26. On July 27, the board was set to review mill levies for FY 2026-27 and a Forest Service payment election. Because minutes are not yet available, the outcomes of these votes are not recorded.
Land transfer and license agreements
Also on July 21, commissioners were scheduled to consider License Agreement #2617LA with Acierto, LLC for water line installation at County Road #74 (Soldier Creek Road) for $162.50, and Contract #257342 with the Wyoming Department of Health for Public Health Preparedness. An item labeled V-26-004 regarding a G2G Lot Size Variance was also listed.
On July 27, the board was set to consider transferring county interest in East Kooi Street (Kooi Extension) real property to the City of Sheridan. No vote tally or outcome is available.
Fairgrounds funding and work trucks
A July 20 staff meeting included discussion of earmarking Economic Development funds for the Fairgrounds, a bid request for two Public Works and Fire Warden work trucks, and the vacant UW Extension educator position. No decisions are recorded.
Board of Equalization hearings
On July 23, commissioners conducted Board of Equalization hearings, alongside a warrant review and meetings with elected department heads. Results are not yet documented.
Hospital grant support
A special meeting on July 30 was called to consider signing a letter of support for an Emergency Services Grant application by Sheridan Memorial Hospital. The agenda noted the meeting was procedural with no other substantive items. The same letter of support is listed again on the August 3 staff meeting agenda, suggesting the item may carry forward.
Coming up
- **August 3 — Staff Meeting:** Commissioners will review warrants, consider August 2026 payroll distribution, and act on the letter of support for Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Emergency Services Grant.
- **August 4 — BOCC Meeting:** The board will ratify 24-hour catering permits for the Goose Creek Polo Cup, Warrior's Weekend, and other events; consider a Community Prevention Grant Agreement with the Wyoming Department of Health; amend the Sheridan County Airport rental concessions agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car; adopt a new fee schedule for Sheridan County Public Health services; and approve utility installation agreements with MDU ($165–$846.50 fees) and Sheridan Ranches ($780 fee).
- **Week of August 3–7:** A joint water meeting about Lake DeSmet is scheduled, along with a regular board meeting and a warrant review with department heads.