Albany County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting agenda for the Albany County Board of Commissioners. The agenda lists meeting materials but provides no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Board approved a temporary freeze on new subdivision and zoning district amendment applications within the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone. Additionally, the Board decided to close county buildings on December 22, 2022, due to forecasted freezing weather.

• Approved Resolution 2022-021 for a temporary moratorium on subdivision and zoning applications in the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone (2-1)
• Approved closing all County buildings on December 22, 2022, except for essential workers (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 financial support for Laramie High School 2023 Project Graduation (3-0)
• Approved Utility License for Carbon Power and Light on County Road #45 (3-0)
• Ratified 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Application up to $20,000 (3-0)
• Approved $31,018.50 for 10 Dell workstations from CDW-G (3-0)
• Approved December 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $2,150,133.31 (3-0)
• Approved 9 zoning certificates for various properties (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed several subdivision applications and planning updates. The Commission recommended approval for the Einspahr and Taylor Field subdivisions, while postponing the Howell Acres application for further discussion.

• Recommended approval of Einspahr Subdivision Preliminary Plat (SD-02-22) with groundwater quality conditions
• Recommended approval of Taylor Field Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat (SD-10-22)
• Postponed Howell Acres Final Plat Application (SD-08-22) until December 14
• Recommended approval of Larson Conditional Use Application (CU-07-22)
• Voted to set a public hearing for Platting and Subdivision Regulation Amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend a 120-day moratorium on new subdivision permit applications within the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone to the Board of County Commissioners. The commission also approved the Fluty Variance Request and the Howell Acres Subdivision Final Plat, and approved a water quality report letter for the Einspahr Subdivision. A motion to add the moratorium to the January 3 special meeting agenda failed 3-2.

• Recommended 120-day APOZ subdivision moratorium to county board (3-2)
• Approved Fluty Variance Request (VAR-01-22) (unanimous)
• Approved Howell Acres Subdivision Final Plat and permit (4-1)
• Approved Einspahr Subdivision water quality report letter (4-1)
• Motion to add moratorium to Jan 3 special meeting agenda failed (3-2)
• Approved meeting agenda with item swap (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from five prior meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Albany County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on December 6, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting time and linked documents (agenda, final agenda, and correspondence), with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on 2022-12-06
• Agenda documents posted (12062022_CCAGENDA.PDF)
• Final agenda posted (12062022_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF)
• Correspondence posted (12062022 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF)

The Board approved several grant agreements for public safety and roads, including $180,000 for fire district employee assistance. The Board also approved amendments to the County Zoning Resolution and several subdivision plat applications.

• Approved $180,000 ARPA funding agreement for Albany County Fire District #1 (3-0)
• Ratified $1,000,000 ARPA grant application for Pilot Hill Phase I Project (3-0)
• Approved $67,256.61 grant for mobile and portable radios (3-0)
• Approved $92,625.00 Emergency Management Preparedness Grant (3-0)
• Approved $22,622.50 for Solider Springs Delineator Project (3-0)
• Approved amendments to Albany County Zoning Resolution effective Jan 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Larson, Einspahr, and Taylor Field subdivision/use applications (3-0)
• Appointed Maura Hanning and Dianna Kocornik to Planning and Zoning Commission (3-0)

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council is holding its regular December meeting, where it will consider a building permit for a fuel tank modification by Homebase Properties and discuss holiday closures for Town Hall. The agenda also includes routine reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer, as well as approval of minutes and vouchers.

• Building permit: Homebase Properties fuel tank modification
• Town Hall closed Dec 23 and 26 for Christmas
• Town Hall closed Dec 31 and Jan 2 for New Year's
• Council to reschedule January meeting
• Public comment period

The Rock River Town Council approved the purchase of a utility locating device for approximately $4,100, funded by Impact Assistance. They also approved a building permit for Homebase Properties for a fuel tank modification, and rescheduled January's meeting to January 9, 2023. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of utility locating device (~$4,100) from Impact Assistance (unanimous)
• Approved building permit for Homebase Properties fuel tank modification (unanimous)
• Rescheduled January meeting to January 9, 2023
• Accepted November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted maintenance report (unanimous)
• Accepted water/wastewater report (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all vouchers (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider approving response letters regarding groundwater quality. These letters concern the Howell Acres and Einspahr subdivision applications.

• Response letter regarding Howell Acres Subdivision groundwater impact evaluation
• Response letter regarding Einspahr Subdivision groundwater impact evaluation

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a letter responding to the Howell Acres Subdivision applicant regarding the evaluation of groundwater quality impacts, and authorized the Chair to sign it. The commission did not discuss a similar letter for the Einspahr Subdivision application. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

• Approved letter to Howell Acres applicant on groundwater quality evaluation (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign the Howell Acres letter
• Did not discuss Einspahr Subdivision letter

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider amendments to the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone (APOZ) regulations. They will also hold a joint meeting with the Laramie Planning Commission and Environmental Advisory Committee to discuss the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan (CAPP) update.

• Consideration of amendments to the APOZ resolution
• Discussion of Wyoming DEQ Chapter 23 Report Applications and Reviews
• Review of procedures for CAPP update and ordinance/resolution amendments
• Update from Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. regarding CAPP
• Consideration of a CAPP Technical Subcommittee

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to put APOZ amendments out for public comment, removing item 10(a) after a 3-2 vote, and set a public hearing for January 3, 2023. The commission also discussed the Howell Acres subdivision application, expressing concerns about the groundwater impact study and agreeing to hold a special meeting to specify deficiencies. A joint work session with the City of Laramie and Environmental Advisory Committee reviewed the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan update and appointed a drafting subcommittee.

• Approved APOZ amendments for public comment, with item 10(a) removed (3-2, Hinckley and Hanning dissenting)
• Set public hearing for APOZ amendments on January 3, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Hinckley and Commissioner Hanning to CAPP drafting subcommittee (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several subdivision plat applications and a request for a second dwelling at 15 Clearwater Trail. The meeting will also include discussions regarding zoning density, bylaws, and the Growth Area Management Plan.

• Larson Conditional Use Application (CU-07-22) for a second dwelling at 15 Clearwater Trail
• Einspahr Preliminary Plat Application (SD-02-22)
• Howell Acres Final Plat Application (SD-08-22)
• Taylor Field Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat Application (SD-10-22)
• Discussion on Platting and Subdivision Regulations Amendments

The Commission recommended approval for the Larson Conditional Use, Taylor Field Subdivision, and Einspahr Subdivision applications. The Howell Acres Final Plat application was postponed pending a work session with consultants.

• Recommended approval of Larson Conditional Use Application CU-07-22 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Einspahr Subdivision Preliminary Plat SD-02-22 with conditions regarding groundwater quality evaluation (4-1)
• Postponed Howell Acres Final Plat Application SD-08-22 and Subdivision Permit until December 14 (unanimous)
• Scheduled work session with consultants for November 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Taylor Field Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat SD-10-22 and Subdivision Permit (unanimous)
• Approved putting Platting and Subdivision Regulation Amendments out for public comment and set a public hearing (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes meeting materials and correspondence, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting materials include agenda and final agenda PDFs
• Correspondence document available

The Albany County Board of Commissioners rejected a $117,343.00 bid for the County Courthouse Boiler Project and approved final acceptance of the Dutton Creek Road Cattle Guard Replacement Project at a final cost of $296,273.35. The Board also issued notices of default to four nonprofit recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funding and approved a de-annexation report for 988 North Pierce Street.

• Rejected MSI bid of $117,343.00 for Courthouse Boiler Project (3-0)
• Approved final acceptance of Dutton Creek Road Cattle Guard Replacement Project, $296,273.35 (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Default for ARPA funding to four nonprofits (3-0)
• Approved allocation of American Rescue Act funds for election expenses, not to exceed $29,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved de-annexation report for 988 North Pierce Street (3-0)
• Approved Nondisclosure Agreement with Caterpillar, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Title 25 Agreement with Ivinson Memorial Hospital (3-0)
• Approved November 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,865,745.42 (3-0)

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council holds its regular monthly meeting, starting with roll call, pledge, and approval of prior minutes. Department heads give routine maintenance, water, and treasurer reports, followed by public comment and voucher approvals. The agenda lists no building permits and only closure notices for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, with no other unfinished or new business specified.

• Approval of October 3, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Maintenance report from Eric
• Water department report from Rick
• Treasurer's report from Jody
• Town Hall closed Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) and Nov. 24-25 (Thanksgiving)

The council approved the maintenance, water, and treasurer reports. They authorized payment for a series of vouchers totaling $71,678.76. The council discussed a potential $33,000 AstroTurf project for the park playground for a future grant.

• Approved October 03, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted Maintenance Department report
• Accepted Water/Wastewater Department report
• Accepted Treasurers report
• Approved $71,678.76 in vouchers for credit cards, bills, and payroll

Board of Commissioners

The agenda lists a 9:30 a.m. Albany County Board of Commissioners meeting with three attached documents: the meeting agenda, the final agenda, and correspondence. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2022
• Three documents attached: agenda, final agenda, and correspondence

The Board approved multiple items including a $119,246 contract with Ken Garff Ford for three police-package SUVs with trade-ins, and allocated $76,506.85 in American Rescue Act funds for IT firewalls. It also approved a $180,000 ARPA allocation for Fire District #1's Employee Assistance Program, and approved Community Service Block Grant sub-recipient agreements totaling $167,970 for five agencies, with Chairperson Gosar abstaining. The Romeo's Ridge Subdivision preliminary and final plat was approved, and the Board directed staff to work with Twin Pines Ranch on a road improvement plan.

• Approved $119,246 contract with Ken Garff Ford for 3 SUVs with trade-ins (3-0)
• Approved $76,506.85 ARPA allocation for IT firewalls (3-0)
• Approved $180,000 ARPA allocation for Fire District #1 Employee Assistance Program (3-0)
• Approved CSBG sub-recipient agreements totaling $167,970 (2-0, Gosar abstained)
• Approved Romeo's Ridge Subdivision preliminary and final plat (3-0)
• Approved Xerox lease for 14 printers at $1,841.14/month (3-0)
• Approved $197,569.17 in October 2022 vouchers (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Joint Laramie Climate Action Coalition's Call to Next Steps (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural special meeting of the Albany County Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials PDF; no specific action items, discussions, or decisions are listed.

• Special meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on 2022-10-28

The Board of County Commissioners convened for a special meeting that consisted of an executive session. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded following the session.

• Entered executive session pursuant to W.S. §16-4-405(a)(vii) (2-0)
• Exited executive session and returned to regular session (2-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Laramie Area Growth Plan. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Laramie Area Growth Plan

The commission held a work session featuring a presentation by consultant Logan Simpson regarding the Laramie Area Growth Plan. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

This is the regular meeting of the Albany County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes an amended version and correspondence, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Amended agenda for October 18, 2022
• Final agenda for October 18, 2022
• Correspondence document

The Board of Commissioners approved the October 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,760,877.00, including general expenditures, special fund expenditures, and payroll. They also approved a construction contract for the meeting room remodel, accepted federal funds, and tabled a commercial lease agreement.

• Approved October 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,760,877.00 (3-0)
• Approved construction contract with Shepard Construction for meeting room remodel (3-0)
• Accepted $1,086,088.46 in Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds for FY22 and FY23 (3-0)
• Approved $115,500 sub-recipient agreement with Albany County Public Library for ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved $249,985 grant application for Crisis Intervention Team Training (3-0)
• Tabled commercial lease agreement with Western Water Consultants for 3821 Beech Street (3-0)
• Approved final acceptance of County Road Pavement Striping Project with final payment of $3,180.00 (3-0)
• Approved resolution extending terms of four Environmental Advisory Committee members (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Albany County Board of Commissioners. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Board of County Commissioners met for a special meeting to address a single agenda item. The board voted to terminate the USBank lease for the county's large multi-job printers.

• Approved termination of USBank lease for large multi-job printers (2-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission will review subdivision plat applications for Taylor Field and Romeo’s Ridge. The meeting also includes discussions on updating platting regulations, zoning district criteria, and the Growth Area Management Plan.

• Taylor Field Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat Application (SD-10-22)
• Romeo’s Ridge Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat Application (SD-11-22)
• Amendments to Platting and Subdivision Regulations
• Amendments to Zoning District Criteria
• Growth Area Management Plan Update

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Romeo's Ridge Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat Application. The Commission also directed staff to resurrect a proposal allowing a second dwelling as a matter of right in all zoning districts and removed the Taylor Field Subdivision from the agenda due to deficient notice.

• Approved agenda as amended with Taylor Field Subdivision deletion (unanimous)
• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of County Commissioners approve Romeo's Ridge Subdivision (SD-11-22) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to resurrect proposal for second dwellings as a matter of right in all zoning districts (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on October 4, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda consists solely of procedural materials—an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence—all provided as PDF documents. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the supplied text.

• Amended agenda PDF posted
• Final agenda PDF posted
• Correspondence PDF posted

The Board approved a zoning change for the Fluty property from agricultural to rural residential. It also awarded substance abuse treatment contracts to Foundations Counseling and Consulting of Wyoming, LLC. Additionally, the Board authorized several catering permits and a $6,000 pledge to United Way.

• Approved Fluty Zoning Change Application LUC-08-22 (3-0)
• Awarded juvenile substance abuse treatment contracts to Foundations Counseling and Consulting of Wyoming, LLC at $4,000 per month (3-0)
• Approved $6,000 pledge for 2022 United Way of Albany County Campaign (3-0)
• Approved $22,000 annual consultant services agreement with HUB International Mountain States Limited (3-0)
• Ratified grant application up to $185,000 for Law Enforcement Mental Health Support Services (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 bond for Jody Gallegos, Town of Rock River Treasurer (3-0)
• Directed staff to publish Zoning Resolution amendments and scheduled public hearing for Dec 6, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved September 2022 vouchers totaling $225,167.56 (3-0)

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes standard reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer, as well as a presentation from Sunrise Engineering, approval of vouchers, and discussion of any unfinished or new business. No building permits are listed, and the town hall will be closed for Columbus Day.

• Public presentation by Sunrise Engineering
• Vouchers to be approved
• Town Hall closed October 10, 2022 for Columbus Day
• No building permits

The council approved the purchase of a command vehicle for the fire department for $101,332.00. They also approved various departmental reports and paid $30,758.87 in vouchers, bills, and payroll.

• Approved purchase of fire department command vehicle for $101,332.00 (all ayes)
• Approved $30,758.87 in vouchers, bills, and payroll (all ayes)
• Accepted September 06, 2022, meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted Maintenance Department report (all ayes)
• Accepted Water/Wastewater Department report (all ayes)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (all ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Laramie Area Growth Plan. This session is for discussion purposes and does not include formal voting items.

• Discussion of Laramie Area Growth Plan

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission and the City of Laramie Planning Commission held a joint work session featuring a presentation by consultant Cameron Gloss and a question-and-answer period. No substantive decisions, votes, or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned the joint work session at 5:50 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the draft of the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan. This session is intended for discussion rather than formal decision-making.

• Discussion of Casper Aquifer Protection Plan draft

The commission participated in a joint work session with the City of Laramie Planning Commission and the Environmental Advisory Committee. The session consisted of a discussion regarding the CAPP Plan. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Albany County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 20, 2022. The agenda text lists only document files (amended agenda, final agenda, and correspondence) with no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics provided.

• Amended agenda document
• Final agenda document
• Correspondence document

The Board approved an emergency resolution banning fireworks and outdoor fires in unincorporated areas due to extreme fire danger. Other actions included awarding a remodel bid for the Commissioners Room and approving several zoning certificates.

• Approved Emergency Resolution 2022-018 banning fireworks and outdoor fires (3-0)
• Awarded County Commissioners Room Remodel bid to Shepard Construction (3-0)
• Approved $110,250 in TANF/CPI grant funding for four sub-recipients (3-0)
• Approved contract for Albany County Court Supervised Treatment Program for opioid use disorder (3-0)
• Approved $4,800 estimate for courthouse exit radius replacement (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Rapid7 InsightVM Vulnerability Management Solution up to $15,652.46 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-019 to initiate proceedings to vacate portions of Maple Avenue and Third Street (3-0)
• Approved updated Notice of Order Declaring Nuisance for Medicine Bow Ranch Phase 3 (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application to change the zoning of 353 Roger Canyon Road from Agricultural to Rural Residential. The applicant seeks to subdivide the 49.99-acre parcel into two lots. The Commission will also discuss several planning updates, including the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan and zoning resolution amendments.

• Fluty Zoning Change Application (353 Roger Canyon Road)
• Zoning Resolution Amendments regarding changing zoning districts
• Casper Aquifer Protection Plan Update discussion
• Platting and Subdivision Regulations Amendments
• Growth Area Management Plan Update

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zoning change for the Fluty application. The commission also approved several amendments to the Zoning Resolution and certified them to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of Fluty Zoning Change Application LUC-08-22 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Zoning Resolution Chapter 3, Section 5, C (4-1)
• Approved striking the second sentence in Chapter 3, Section 5, F (unanimous)
• Approved striking Chapter 3, Section 5, G, 3 (4-1)
• Certified Zoning Resolution amendments to the Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is holding its weekly meeting, with the agenda consisting solely of a weekly calendar document. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Albany County Board of Commissioners on September 6, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda text contains only links to PDF documents (agenda, final agenda, and correspondence) with no listed action items, so no specific decisions or discussions are described in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on 2022-09-06
• Agenda PDF: 09062022_CCAGENDA.PDF
• Final agenda PDF: 09062022_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF
• Correspondence PDF: 09062022 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council is holding its regular meeting with routine reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer. The main action item is opening bids for a command vehicle, with no building permits listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with standard reports and unfinished business.

• Open bids for command vehicle
• Maintenance report by Eric
• Water department report by Rick
• Treasurer's report by Jody
• Public presentation by Sunrise Engineering

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session and special meeting to discuss the draft Casper Aquifer Protection Plan. The commission will consider directing staff to schedule a public hearing in October. The draft plan, prepared by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., was developed through a joint effort involving the City of Laramie and Albany County.

• Presentation of the Draft Casper Aquifer Protection Plan
• Discussion regarding a potential public hearing in October
• 45-day public comment period for the draft plan
• Proposed requirement for enhanced septic systems on smaller lots

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Albany County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 23, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda lists only supporting documents (agenda, final agenda, and correspondence) with no specific action items described. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on 2022-08-23
• Agenda document: 08232022_CCAGENDA.PDF
• Final agenda document: 08232022_CCFINALAGENDA.PDF
• Correspondence document: 08232022 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed two zoning change applications and discussed upcoming amendments to zoning and subdivision regulations. The Commission also addressed updates to several long-term county management plans.

• Taylor Zoning Change Application (LUC-06-22): Recommended for approval
• Brown Paw Zoning Change Application (LUC-07-22): Recommended for approval
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Resolution and Platting and Subdivision Regulations
• Growth Area Management Plan Update
• Natural Resource Management Plan Update

Board of Commissioners

The supplied record shows only that the Albany County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 2, 2022, with three linked documents: an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence. The actual agenda items are not included in the text provided, so what the commissioners decided or discussed cannot be determined from this record. Readers should consult the linked official documents for the substance of the meeting.

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council meets August 1, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. for a regular meeting. The agenda includes department reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer, plus approval of vouchers. Under public business, the council will consider a work order with Sunrise Engineering for a study on the intake. New business includes one building permit (Summers/house) and rescheduling the September meeting due to Labor Day.

• Council to consider a Sunrise Engineering work order for a study on the intake
• Building permit: one — Summers/house
• Council to reschedule the September meeting due to Labor Day
• Minutes from the July 11 regular meeting and July 27 special meetings
• Vouchers presented by the treasurer/clerk

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on August 1, 2022. The supplied record contains only links to two agenda PDFs (a special agenda and a special final agenda) and does not include the agenda's contents. Because the text of those documents is not provided, the specific items the Board is deciding or discussing cannot be determined from this source.

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council meets on July 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm. The only substantive item is a hearing on renewing a liquor license for Sunburst Mercantile, owned by Home Base Properties, LLC. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural steps: calling the meeting to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on renewal of a liquor license for Sunburst Mercantile, owned by Home Base Properties, LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets July 20, 2022, to hear two public applications: the Taylor Zoning Change Application (LUC-06-22) at 114 Hornsby Road, seeking a change from Agricultural to Rural residential on 36.00 acres, and the Brown Paw Zoning Change Application (LUC-07-22). The commission will also discuss setting special meetings for amendments to the Platting and Subdivision Regulations and the Zoning Resolution, and receive updates on the Growth Area Management Plan, Natural Resource Management Plan, and Casper Aquifer Protection Plan. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of the agenda and the June 8, 2022 minutes, disclosures, commissioner comments, and citizen comments. The attached June 8 minutes are from the prior meeting and do not reflect decisions at this July 20 meeting.

• Taylor Zoning Change Application LUC-06-22: 114 Hornsby Road, 36.00 acres, Agricultural to Rural residential
• Brown Paw Zoning Change Application LUC-07-22
• Discuss and set a special meeting on Platting and Subdivision Regulations amendments
• Discuss and set a special meeting on Zoning Resolution amendments
• Updates on Growth Area Management Plan, Natural Resource Management Plan, and Casper Aquifer Protection Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M. on July 19, 2022. The supplied record contains only links to three documents — the meeting agenda, final agenda, and correspondence — with no readable agenda text. No specific items, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts can be confirmed from the material provided.

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council holds its regular meeting on July 11, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 6 regular meeting and June 20 special meetings, plus reports from maintenance, water, and treasurer. Sunrise Engineering is listed under the public portion, and the council will review vouchers. New business notes no building permits and reminds residents of a liquor license hearing on July 27 at 7:00 pm.

• Minutes to be considered from the June 6, 2022 regular meeting and June 20, 2022 special meetings
• Maintenance report from Eric Clark and water department report from Rick Stricklin
• Treasurer's report from Jody Gallegos
• Sunrise Engineering listed under the public portion of the agenda
• No building permits; reminder of a liquor license hearing on July 27 at 7:00 pm

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. The supplied agenda text lists only a weekly calendar and two attached documents: a WYDOT STIP document and an Albany County Mental Health Board document. The agenda text provided does not describe specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts.

• Weekly calendar for the Board of Commissioners
• Attached document: WYDOT STIP.PDF
• Attached document: ALBANY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD.PDF

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2022. The agenda text provided contains only a list of meeting materials and does not describe any specific items, decisions, or discussions. No substantive agenda details are available in the supplied record.

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners scheduled a special meeting for June 28, 2022. The supplied agenda text contains only links to two PDF documents — a special meeting agenda and a final agenda — and no itemized business, so the specific topics to be decided or discussed are not established by this record. Details would be in the linked documents.

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on June 21, 2022. The provided agenda text lists only three documents: an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence. No specific items, decisions, or dollar amounts are included in the supplied text, so the substance of what will be discussed or decided is not established by this record.

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council meets in a special session on June 20, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. The stated purpose is a final reading of the budget and consideration of a building permit for Union Telephone fiber optics. The agenda lists no other items beyond roll call and adjournment.

• Final reading of the town budget
• Council to consider a building permit for Union Telephone fiber optics

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on June 13, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. The only document provided is a weekly calendar; the agenda text itself contains no substantive items, motions, or votes. No decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are described in the supplied record.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets June 8, 2022, to review five public applications, including a City of Laramie radio tower permit and four subdivision plats. The commission also discusses updates to the Growth Area Management Plan, Natural Resource Management Plan, and Casper Aquifer Protection Plan, plus groundwater nitrate modeling. The commission makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which holds final approval.

• City of Laramie North Third Tower permit (LUCT-02-22) for a 45-foot radio tower at 4277 N. 3rd Street
• Cottontail Subdivision Final Plat (SD-11-21)
• Spotted Horse South Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat (SD-04-22)
• Fortman Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat (SD-05-22)
• Four Mile Acres Preliminary and Final Plat (SD-06-22)

Board of Commissioners

The supplied record identifies an Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on June 7, 2022, and lists three linked documents (an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence). The actual agenda contents are not included in the text provided, so no specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings can be reported. The meeting is noted as having an amended agenda, but what was amended is not established by the supplied record.

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council meets June 6, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. for a regular meeting. The agenda includes a second reading of the budget, three building permits, and discussion of mosquito fogging costs. The council will also consider rescheduling July's meeting and setting a special budget meeting for the third week in June.

• Second reading of the budget
• Building permits: 3 – Union Telephone/fiber optics-Bailey/garages-ACSD/back up gen
• Council to discuss mosquito fogging and associated costs for the year
• Council to set special budget meeting for 3rd week in June
• Council to reschedule July's meeting due to July 4th falling on meeting day

The Rock River Town Council held the second reading of the budget, which includes an increase in the general fund from $214,777.00 to $242,399.00. The council tabled a building permit for Union Telephone's fiber optics until a special meeting on June 20, when the third and final budget reading will also occur. The council approved building permits for Bailey (two garages) and ACSD (a backup generator), and approved aerial mosquito spraying after the Rock Creek Mosquito Association agreed to help cover costs, leaving the town to spend its budgeted $7,000.00. Routine reports and vouchers were also approved.

• Accepted May 2, 2022 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted maintenance, water, and treasurer reports as presented (all ayes each)
• Approved payment of vouchers totaling $47,353.80 (all ayes)
• Accepted 2nd reading of budget with general fund increase from $214,777.00 to $242,399.00 (all ayes)
• Tabled Union Telephone fiber optics building permit until June 20 special meeting
• Approved building permit for Bailey for 2 garages (all ayes)
• Approved building permit for ACSD backup generator (all ayes)
• Approved aerial mosquito spraying, with Rock Creek Mosquito Association assisting; town to spend budgeted $7,000.00 (all ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The supplied record for the Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners meeting of 2022-05-31 contains only a single line: a 10:00 a.m. weekly calendar item, with one attached document titled "05312022 WEEKLY CALENDAR.PDF." The agenda text provided does not list any specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings. No substantive items can be reported from the text as given.

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and a joint work session with the Laramie City Council and Rock River Town Council on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The joint session, held via Zoom, was scheduled to discuss the 5th Penny Sales Tax. The agenda does not list any specific decisions, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts.

• Joint work session of the Laramie City Council, Albany County Board of Commissioners, and Rock River Town Council
• Topic: the 5th Penny Sales Tax
• Held Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
• County Commissioners regular meeting held Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M. on May 17, 2022. The supplied agenda text lists only three documents: a meeting agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence. No specific items, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are stated in the text provided, so the substance of what will be decided or discussed is not established here.

The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-009, setting salaries for elected officials for the term January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026. Most officials will earn $92,500 annually, with the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney at $102,500, Commissioners at $30,000, and the Coroner at $45,000. The board also approved over $1.6 million in payroll and vouchers for May 2022, allocated ARPA funds for ADA signage and bathroom upgrades, and approved polling locations for the 2022 election cycle. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution 2022-009 setting elected official salaries for 2023-2026 (3-0)
• Approved $8,280.75 in ARPA funds for ADA-compliant courthouse signage (3-0)
• Approved $33,500 in ARPA funds for Albany County Fairgrounds bathroom upgrades (3-0)
• Approved $280,000 in ARPA funds for bathroom upgrades at five volunteer fire departments (3-0)
• Approved 2022 election cycle polling locations (3-0)
• Approved May 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,629,970.35 (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Laramie Regional Airport Board for HR services (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Albany County Fair Board for HR services (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets May 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM to consider two preliminary subdivision plat applications and receive updates on four current planning projects. The meeting is open to in-person, Zoom, or YouTube participation. The agenda also includes approval of the April 6, 2022 minutes and commissioner and citizen comment periods.

• Howell Acres Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application SD-12-21 (Wilmes) — five lots on Evets Acres Lot 3, accessed from Strom Road, Evets Lane, and Pope Springs Road; staff recommends approval
• Einspahr Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application SD-02-22 (Wilmes)
• Growth Area Management Plan Presentation
• Natural Resource Management Plan Update
• Casper Aquifer Protection Plan Update and Zoning Resolution Review Discussion

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Howell Acres Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions regarding groundwater impacts, denied a variance request for the Einspahr Subdivision, and tabled the Einspahr Subdivision preliminary plat application. The commission also heard presentations and updates on current planning projects including the Growth Area Management Plan.

• Recommended approval of Howell Acres Subdivision Preliminary Plat SD-12-21 to the Board of County Commissioners with conditions (4-1)
• Denied the variance request for the Einspahr Subdivision including findings from the County Engineer's March 24, 2022 letter (unanimous)
• Tabled the Einspahr Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application SD-02-22 until a complete application is provided (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a work session and special meeting on 2022-05-10. The supplied agenda text contains only the meeting title and a link to a PDF document; no specific items, decisions, or dollar amounts are listed in the provided text. Residents should consult the linked official document for the actual agenda contents.

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to set salaries for elected officials. The item was tabled until the May 17, 2022 meeting.

• Tabled setting salaries for elected officials until May 17, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The supplied record identifies an Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on May 3, 2022, and lists three linked documents (an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence). The actual contents of those documents were not included in the text provided, so no specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts can be reported. This entry is limited to the meeting notice itself.

The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-007 setting new 2022 election districts and precincts, and approved $1,118,735.18 in Non-Profit ARPA allocations to 20 organizations. The board also approved additional Emergency Rental Assistance funding totaling $18,100 to three agencies, and approved several zoning changes and a conditional use application. Commissioner Gosar abstained on both the ARPA allocations and the Emergency Rental Assistance votes.

• Approved Resolution 2022-007 setting 2022 election districts and precincts (3-0)
• Approved $1,118,735.18 in Non-Profit ARPA allocations to 20 organizations (2-0, Gosar abstained)
• Approved $18,100 in additional Emergency Rental Assistance funding to Laramie Interfaith, Downtown Clinic, and Family Promise (2-0, Gosar abstained)
• Approved Faxon Conditional Use Application CU-04-22 for a small event space (3-0)
• Approved Fortman Zoning Change LUC-02-22 from agricultural to rural residential (3-0)
• Approved Peterson Zoning Change LUC-03-22 from agricultural to rural residential (3-0)
• Approved Epler Zoning Change LUC-04-22 from small lot residential to commercial (3-0)
• Approved Markle Zoning Change LUC-05-22 from agricultural to rural residential (3-0)

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council meets May 2, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. for a regular meeting. The agenda includes department reports from maintenance, water, and the treasurer, a public appearance by Sunrise Engineering, and approval of vouchers. Under new business, the council will consider one building permit (Crosier/Fence) and hold the first reading of the budget.

• First reading of the budget
• Building permit: one – Crosier/Fence
• Council to discuss sprinkler bids (unfinished business)
• Public: Sunrise Engineering
• Vouchers presented by Andrea

The Rock River Town Council accepted the first reading of the FY2023 annual appropriation ordinance (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023), which anticipates $214,777.00 in General Fund income and matching expenses, plus enterprise fund totals for Water, Sewer, and Transfer Station. The council voted to apply the next round of ARPA funding to resident water bills again, with the funds to be applied when received. It approved one building permit (Crosier, for a fence) and tabled discussion of sprinkler bids, opting instead for a drip system for trees and hand sprinkling. Routine reports and vouchers totaling $72,554.85 were approved.

• Accepted first reading of FY2023 budget ordinance 1-504 (all ayes)
• Approved applying next round of ARPA funds to resident water bills (all ayes)
• Approved building permit for Crosier fence (all ayes)
• Tabled sprinkler bid discussion; drip system and hand sprinkling instead
• Approved paying vouchers totaling $72,554.85 (all ayes)
• Accepted April 4, 2022 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted maintenance, water/wastewater, and treasurer reports (all ayes)
• Adjourned at 7:20 p.m. (all ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County, Wyoming Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on April 19, 2022. The provided record contains only the meeting's agenda and correspondence documents; the specific items to be decided or discussed are not established by the supplied text. No dollar amounts, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings can be confirmed from this record.

The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine items at its April 19, 2022 regular meeting, including final acceptance of the Building Access Control Project with LONG Building Technologies, Inc. at a final cost of $275,689.00, and April 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,563,658.06. The board also approved a $72,511.00 HIDTA sub-contract with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, a $114,300.00 replacement of patrol in-car video systems, and a $19,600.00 U.S. Forest Service law enforcement agreement. Several items were removed from the agenda: a special meeting on the Prevention Grant Application and Resolution 2022-007 on the Optional One Percent Excise Tax, with a work session instead set for the tax question.

• Approved final acceptance of Building Access Control Project and final payment to LONG Building Technologies, Inc.; final contract cost $275,689.00 (3-0)
• Approved April 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,563,658.06 (3-0)
• Approved $72,511.00 HIDTA sub-contract award between Wyoming DCI and Albany County Sheriff's Office, Jan 1–Dec 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved $114,300.00 replacement of patrol in-car video systems by WatchGuard Video/Motorola Solutions, paid from 2018 Specific Purpose Tax Funds (3-0)
• Approved $19,600.00 modification of USDA Forest Service cooperative law enforcement annual operating and financial plan (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with University of Wyoming Athletics for law enforcement services at 2022-2023 football and men's basketball games, at $62.50 to $65.00 per hour (3-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to agreement with Y2 Consultants, LLC for Albany County Natural Resource Plan (3-0)
• Removed item 21 (special meeting on Prevention Grant Application) and Resolution 2022-007 from agenda; set work session on Optional One Percent Excise Tax

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a special meeting on April 15, 2022. The agenda text provided lists only the meeting materials and two PDF documents, with no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics described. No substantive business can be reported from the supplied record.

The Albany County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on April 15, 2022, and approved a Letter of Intent for the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Energy Pilot Program. The board also proclaimed April 17-23, 2022, as National Volunteer Week. Grants Manager Bailey Quick discussed the possibility of ratifying grant applications instead of calling special meetings for approval, but no decision was recorded on that item. A work session on salaries and benefits followed the special meeting.

• Approved Letter of Intent for the USDA Rural Energy Pilot Program (3-0)
• Proclaimed April 17-23, 2022, as National Volunteer Week (3-0)
• Closed public comment at 9:13 a.m. (3-0)
• Added item 8a on grant applications and the approval process to the agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets April 13, 2022, to vote on a conditional use application for a small event space at 1000 Welsh Lane and four zoning change applications. It will also hear updates on the Natural Resource Management Plan, the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan, the Growth Area Management Plan, and a zoning resolution review. The agenda lists no dollar amounts or contracts.

• Faxon Conditional Use Application CU-04-22: residential property at 1000 Welsh Lane seeking a small event space in the Rural Residential zone
• Fortman Zoning Change Application LUC-02-22
• Peterson Zoning Change Application LUC-03-22
• Epler Zoning Change Application LUC-04-22
• Markle Zoning Change Application LUC-05-22

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend the approval of one conditional use application and four zoning change applications to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of Faxon Conditional Use Application CU-04-22 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Fortman Zoning Change Application LUC-02-22 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Peterson Zoning Change Application LUC-03-22 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Epler Zoning Change Application LUC-04-22 (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Markle Zoning Change Application LUC-05-22 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a special meeting on April 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. The only agenda item listed is the meeting materials document itself. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are described in the supplied agenda text.

The Albany County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on April 12, 2022, with Commissioners Richardson and Ibarra present and Chairperson Gosar presiding. The board went into executive session under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(iii) from 9:02 a.m. to 9:24 a.m. After returning to regular session, the board approved Resolution 2022-006 to retain outside counsel Gay Woodhouse and Christopher Brennan of Woodhouse Roden Ames & Brennan, LLC to assist with appeals relating to the Commissioners' approval of amendments to the Albany County Zoning Resolution Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone. The motion carried with Ibarra and Gosar voting aye and Richardson voting nay. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 a.m.

• Approved Resolution 2022-006 to retain outside counsel Gay Woodhouse and Christopher Brennan of Woodhouse Roden Ames & Brennan, LLC for appeals on the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone amendments (2-1, Richardson nay)
• Went into executive session pursuant to W.S. §16-4-405(a)(iii) at 9:02 a.m. (3-0)
• Returned to regular session at 9:24 a.m. (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on April 11, 2022. The only item in the supplied agenda text is a 9:00 A.M. weekly calendar, with a linked PDF document. The agenda text provided does not list any specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings.

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on April 5, 2022. The provided agenda text lists only meeting materials — a CCAGENDA.PDF, a CCFINALAGENDA.PDF, and a CORRESPONDENCE.PDF — with no substantive items described. No decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are stated in the supplied record.

The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Laramie for ambulance services from January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $112,500.00 to be paid by ARPA funds. The Board also approved several land-use applications, including the Carbon Power and Light Herrick Lane and State Highway 11 substation conditional use applications, the Cottontail Subdivision preliminary plat, and the Lady Bug Ridge Subdivision final plat. It approved a letter terminating the EMSYSTEMS, LLC Use Agreement, a $10,000 amendment to Laramie Interfaith for emergency rental assistance, and March 2022 vouchers totaling $415,141.54. The meeting included a public hearing with no comments, an executive session, and appointments to the Historic Preservation Board and Predator Management Control District.

• Approved ambulance services MOU with City of Laramie, not to exceed $112,500.00, paid by ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved letter terminating EMSYSTEMS, LLC Use Agreement and authorized County Attorney's Office to sign (3-0)
• Approved Carbon Power and Light Herrick Lane Substation conditional use application CU-02-22 (3-0)
• Approved Carbon Power and Light State Highway 11 'Centennial Substation' conditional use application CU-03-22, excluding Wyoming Game and Fish additional conditions (2-1, Ibarra nay)
• Approved Cottontail Subdivision preliminary plat application SD-11-21 (3-0)
• Approved Lady Bug Ridge Subdivision final plat application SD-01-21 and a subdivision permit (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 third amendment to Laramie Interfaith funding agreement for Emergency Rental Assistance, extending term to April 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved March 2022 vouchers totaling $415,141.54 (3-0)

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council meets April 4, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. for a regular meeting. The main decision item is a resolution to place the 5th penny tax renewal on the ballot. The council will also consider documentation from the Medicine Bow conservation district, and will hear maintenance, water department, and treasurer reports. No building permits are listed.

• Resolution to put the 5th penny tax renewal on the ballot
• Consideration of documentation from the Medicine Bow conservation district
• Minutes from the March 7, 2022 regular meeting
• Maintenance report (Eric), Water Dept. report (Rick), Treasurer's report (Jody)
• Vouchers presented by Andrea; no building permits

The Rock River Town Council approved Resolution 2022-02, supporting placing renewal of the optional one percent (5th penny) excise tax on the November 8, 2022 ballot, and voted to send a copy to the Albany County Board of County Commissioners. The council also agreed to contribute $15,000.00 to a riverbank restoration project for the Medicine Bow Conservation District and the Rock Creek Water Users Association, and voted to invest another $100,000.00 in WyoStar. A proposed sprinkler system behind town hall, with quotes from $56,000.00 to $26,000.00, was tabled so absent council member Skip Voss could take part.

• Approved Resolution 2022-02 supporting 5th penny tax renewal on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot (all ayes)
• Approved $15,000.00 contribution to Medicine Bow Conservation District / Rock Creek Water Users Association riverbank restoration (all ayes)
• Approved investing another $100,000.00 in WyoStar (all ayes)
• Tabled sprinkler system behind town hall pending Skip Voss's presence
• Accepted March 7, 2022 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted maintenance, water, and treasurer reports as presented (all ayes)
• Approved paying vouchers totaling $39,078.65 (all ayes)
• Scheduled a budget workshop for April 19 at 7:00 pm

Board of Commissioners

Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is listed as holding a special meeting on 2022-03-29. The supplied record contains only two agenda document filenames (an amended special agenda and a final special agenda) with no readable agenda text, so the specific items to be decided or discussed cannot be determined from this source. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are established by the material provided.

The Board of Commissioners appointed the Natrona District Attorney's Office as Special Prosecutor due to a conflict of interest. The board also approved several procurement quotes, a grant application, and invitations to bid for equipment and vehicles.

• Approved Resolution 2022-005 appointing Natrona County District Attorney Daniel Itzen as Special Prosecutor
• Approved $1,679.79 quote from Snowy Range Glass for door replacement at 501 Ivinson
• Approved Sophos Licensing renewal via Lewan Technologies not to exceed $24,824.00
• Approved RFP for EMA Mobile Generator/Light Tower and directed Clerk to readvertise
• Approved Invitation to Bid for three full-size 4WD/AWD SUVs with police package
• Approved $88,024.50 grant application to Wyoming Department of Agriculture for Emergency Insect Management Program

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on March 15, 2022. The supplied agenda text lists only three documents: an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence. No specific items, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are included in the provided text, so the substantive business of the meeting cannot be determined from this record.

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the City of Laramie to provide EMS services outside city limits, with $112,500 in ARPA funds for a six-month period. The Board also approved several grant agreements, zoning certificates, and a contract for electronic real property recording.

• Approved ambulance services MOU with City of Laramie and $112,500 in ARPA funding (3-0)
• Approved $6,339.82 grant for Inter-Operable Emergency Communications (3-0)
• Approved $16,273.00 airport concession rent relief grant (3-0)
• Approved $5,000.00 in Emergency Rental Assistance funding for Laramie Interfaith (3-0)
• Approved Electronic Recording Trusted Submitter Agreement with Indecomm Holdings, LLC (3-0)
• Approved objection to a Union Wireless Cell Tower in Section 36, Township 16 North, Range 73 West (3-0)
• Approved 13 zoning certificates for various properties (3-0)
• Approved March 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,229,469.03 (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets March 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM to consider four public applications: two Carbon Power & Light conditional use requests (Herrick CU-02-22 and Highway 11 CU-03-22), the Cottontail Subdivision preliminary plat (SD-11-21), and the Lady Bug Ridge Subdivision final plat (SD-01-22). The commission will also discuss four current planning projects: the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan Update, Growth Area Management Plan Update, Zoning Resolution Review, and Natural Resource Management Plan. Routine items include approval of the February 9, 2022 minutes, appointment of a member to the Urban Systems Advisory Committee, and setting the next meeting for April 13, 2022. Public participation is available via Zoom or the Albany County YouTube channel.

• Carbon Power & Light Herrick Conditional Use Application CU-02-22
• Carbon Power & Light Highway 11 Conditional Use Application CU-03-22
• Cottontail Subdivision Preliminary Plat SD-11-21
• Lady Bug Ridge Subdivision Final Plat SD-01-22
• Casper Aquifer Protection Plan Update and Growth Area Management Plan Update

The commission approved two conditional use applications for Carbon Power & Light and approved two subdivision plats. The board also discussed updates to the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan and the Growth Area Management Plan.

• Approved Carbon Power & Light Herrick Conditional Use Application CU-02-22 (Unanimous)
• Approved Carbon Power & Light State Highway 11 Conditional Use Application CU-03-22 with Wyoming Game and Fish recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved Cottontail Subdivision Preliminary Plat SD-11-21 with condition to contact WDEQ regarding nitrate calculations (3-1)
• Approved Lady Bug Ridge Subdivision Final Plat SD-01-22 and Subdivision Permit (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Kennedy to the Urban Systems Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The supplied record for the Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners meeting of 2022-03-08 consists of a single line noting a 5:30 P.M. weekly calendar and a linked document titled "03072022 WEEKLY CALENDAR.PDF." The agenda text itself lists no specific items, votes, contracts, or public hearings. Because the linked calendar document was not included in the supplied text, no substantive decisions or discussion topics can be confirmed from this record.

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council meets on March 7, 2022, for a regular meeting with reports from maintenance, water, and treasurer, plus approval of vouchers. The main new business is a council discussion on renewing the 5th penny sales tax. No building permits are on the agenda, and no other specific decisions are listed.

• Council to discuss renewal of the 5th penny sales tax
• Building permits: none
• Minutes from February 7, 2022 regular meeting to be considered
• Maintenance report by Eric Clark
• Water department report by Rick Stricklin

The council approved the February meeting minutes and reports from the maintenance, water/wastewater, and treasurer departments. They authorized payment of vouchers and payroll totaling $40,889.45. Council members discussed the 5th penny sales tax renewal and a potential storage building replacement.

• Approved February 7, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted maintenance report (unanimous)
• Accepted water report (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurers report (unanimous)
• Approved $40,889.45 in vouchers and payroll (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The supplied record for the Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners meeting of 2022-03-02 consists only of a title line and a link to a file named "02282022 WEEKLY CALENDAR.PDF." The actual contents of that document are not included in the text provided, so the specific items the Board is deciding or discussing cannot be determined from this record. No decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings can be reported because the source does not establish them.

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on March 1, 2022. The supplied agenda text lists only the meeting title and three linked documents (03012022_CCAGENDA.PDF, 03012022 CC FINAL AGENDA.PDF, and 03012022 CORRESPONDENCE.PDF). No specific items, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are stated in the text provided, so the substantive agenda cannot be summarized from this record.

The Board of Commissioners voted to remove the mask mandate for the Albany County Courthouse and all county buildings following a recommendation from the County Health Officer. The Board also approved several grant applications, land use requests, and the February 2022 voucher expenditures totaling $313,411.41.

• Removed mask mandate for county buildings (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Sheriff's Office A/V equipment (3-0)
• Approved $842,698.18 victim services grant application (3-0)
• Approved Mecca Conditional Use Application CU-01-22 (3-0)
• Approved Watson Zoning Change Application LUC-10-21 (3-0)
• Approved Summit View Estates Final Plat SD-10-21 (3-0)
• Awarded $21,023.56 in Title III funds (3-0)
• Approved February 2022 vouchers totaling $313,411.41 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on February 15, 2022. The supplied agenda text lists only three attached documents — a draft agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence — with no item details included. Because the agenda contents were not provided, the specific decisions or discussions before the Board cannot be determined from this record.

The Board approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations, including $5.86M for government services and various grants for nonprofits and infrastructure. The Board also approved a $296,100 contract for a Joint Growth Management Plan with the City of Laramie.

• Allocated $5,865,601.40 in ARPA funds for Government Services (3-0)
• Approved $296,100 contract with Logan Simpson for Joint Growth Management Plan (3-0)
• Approved ARPA grants: $200,000 to United Way, $102,568 to Feeding Laramie Valley, and $69,624 to Laramie Soup Kitchen (3-0)
• Approved ARPA funds for drinking water upgrades at Fairgrounds ($3,115), Public Library ($13,000), and Courthouse (up to $7,000) (3-0)
• Approved $26,000 in ARPA funds for voting and election equipment (3-0)
• Approved annexation of Bill Nye Avenue from Grand Avenue to Sherman Hill Road (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-004 vacating a portion of Third Street public right-of-way in Centennial Plat (3-0)
• Tabled MOU with City of Laramie for Ambulance Services (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a work session at 9:00 A.M. on February 11, 2022. The supplied agenda text contains only the meeting title and a link to a PDF document; no specific items, decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the text provided. As a result, the substance of what the commissioners will discuss or decide cannot be determined from this record.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets February 9, 2022, with a 1:00 PM training session and a 5:00 PM regular meeting. At the regular meeting the commission is set to elect a chairman and vice chairman and hold public hearings on four applications: a home daycare conditional use, a land use change, and two subdivision plats. The commission will also set its 2022 meeting times and hear a planning projects update. The agenda does not state the outcomes of any of these items.

• Mecca Conditional Use CU-01-22: request to run a daycare in the home at 4935 Valley View Drive (Sundial Acres Lot 4 Block 4), zoned Small Lot Residential
• Watson Land Use Change Application LUC-10-21
• Summit View Estates Subdivision Final Plat SD-10-21
• Cottontail Subdivision Preliminary Plat SD-11-21
• Election of chairman and vice chairman; determination of 2022 meeting times

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission approved three land-use applications: a conditional use permit for the Mecca daycare (CU-01-22), a zoning change for the Watson property (LUC-10-21), and the final plat for Summit View Estates subdivision (SD-10-21). The Cottontail Subdivision preliminary plat (SD-11-21) was pulled from the agenda because notice requirements were not met. The commission also elected Commissioner Hinckley as chair and Commissioner Kennedy as vice chair, and set its 2022 meeting schedule for 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in a hybrid format.

• Approved Mecca Conditional Use Application CU-01-22 for a daycare (unanimous)
• Approved Watson Zoning Change Application LUC-10-21 (4-0, Commissioner Hinckley abstained)
• Approved Summit View Estates Subdivision Final Plat SD-10-21 (unanimous)
• Pulled Cottontail Subdivision Preliminary Plat SD-11-21 from agenda due to unmet notice requirements
• Elected Commissioner Hinckley as Chairperson
• Elected Commissioner Kennedy as Vice Chairperson
• Set 2022 meetings for 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month through January 2023, hybrid format (unanimous)
• Approved the February 9, 2022 agenda as amended to add a litigation discussion (unanimous)

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council holds its regular meeting on February 7, 2022, covering routine reports from maintenance, water, and treasurer staff, plus public comment from Sunrise Engineering. New business includes a quote for air compressors at the water plant and a notice that Town Hall will be closed February 21 for Presidents Day. The council also plans to adjourn into executive session regarding legal matters. No building permits are on the agenda.

• Quote for air compressors at the water plant under new business
• Town Hall closed February 21 for Presidents Day
• Council to adjourn to executive session regarding legal matters
• Public comment scheduled from Sunrise Engineering
• No building permits on the agenda

The Rock River Town Council approved a quote from Kaeser Compressors for two new air compressors at the water treatment plant at a cost of $31,753.43, and voted to have the town attorney pursue a claim against the contractor that originally installed the transmission line over reseeding work the town had to pay for. The council also accepted the January 3, 2022 minutes and the maintenance, water, and treasurer reports, and approved payment of vouchers totaling $37,580.50. The Medicine Bow conservation district and Rock Creek Water Users Association asked the town to help fund a completed project above the town's intake box; the mayor requested a cost breakdown before any contribution is considered, and no funding decision was made.

• Approved quote for 2 new air compressors at water treatment plant, $31,753.43 (all ayes)
• Directed attorney to pursue claim against original transmission line contractor over reseeding (all ayes)
• Accepted January 3, 2022 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted maintenance, water/wastewater, and treasurer reports as presented (all ayes)
• Approved payment of vouchers totaling $37,580.50 (all ayes)
• No action taken on funding request from Medicine Bow conservation district / Rock Creek Water Users Association; mayor requested cost breakdown
• No building permits and no unfinished business before the council

Board of Commissioners

The supplied agenda for the Albany County, WY Board of Commissioners meeting on 2022-02-07 contains a single item: a 9:00 A.M. weekly calendar, with one linked document (02072022 WEEKLY CALENDAR.PDF). The agenda text itself lists no ordinances, contracts, hearings, or votes. Because the calendar document's contents are not included in the supplied text, no specific decisions or discussion topics can be confirmed from this record.

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2022, at 9:30 A.M. The provided agenda text lists only meeting materials and correspondence documents, with no specific items, decisions, or dollar amounts included. Because the agenda content is not detailed in the supplied record, no concrete actions or proposals can be reported.

The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved allocating $5,865,601.40 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to cover revenue loss for government services, along with several smaller ARPA allocations to local organizations and county facilities. The board also approved a $296,100 contract with Logan Simpson for a joint growth management plan with the City of Laramie, and approved an annexation application from Laradise Land, LLC for part of Bill Nye Avenue. An ambulance services agreement with the City of Laramie was tabled. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $5,865,601.40 in ARPA funds for revenue loss to government services (3-0)
• Approved $296,100 contract with Logan Simpson for Joint Growth Management Plan (3-0)
• Approved annexation of Bill Nye Avenue from Grand Avenue to Sherman Hill Road (3-0)
• Tabled ambulance services MOU with City of Laramie (3-0)
• Approved $504,559 ARPA grant MOU for COVID-19 vaccination outreach (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 ARPA grant MOU for COVID-19 surveillance and testing (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-004 vacating part of Third Street right-of-way in Centennial Plat (3-0)
• Approved $63,017.81 in ARPA premium pay for five sub-recipient organizations (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners meets at 1:00 p.m. on January 25, 2022. The agenda lists a weekly calendar and a FY 2022 Mid Year Review. No other items, votes, or dollar figures are stated in the supplied agenda text.

• FY 2022 Mid Year Review
• Weekly calendar for the commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The supplied record shows only that the Albany County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting at 5:30 P.M. on January 18, 2022, with three documents attached: an amended agenda, a final agenda, and correspondence. The agenda text itself was not provided, so the specific items the commissioners decided or discussed cannot be reported from this source. Readers should consult the linked official documents for the actual agenda contents.

The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved the Rock Creek Wind Energy Project application with specific conditions regarding lighting and big game winter range construction. The Board also approved an Airport Rescue Grant of up to $1,093,620.00, accepted the FY 2020-2021 county audit, and approved January 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,448,376.84.

• Approved Rock Creek Wind Energy Project Application WECS-02-21 with conditions (3-0)
• Approved large tract subdivision process exemption for Hamaker (3-0)
• Approved tax roll adjustment reducing three mobile home accounts by $588.01 and a $50.00 refund (3-0)
• Approved Airport Rescue Grant Agreement 3-56-0017-043-2022 up to $1,093,620.00 (3-0)
• Ratified DEA Equitable Sharing of Assets Forfeited yearly report (3-0)
• Approved multiple treatment program grant applications and prevention contracts (3-0)
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Albany County Audit (3-0)
• Approved January 2022 payroll and vouchers totaling $1,448,376.84 (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meets January 12, 2022 to consider the Elk Run Subdivision preliminary and final plat application SD-01-21, which includes a variance from county road standards. The meeting also includes approval of the December 8, 2021 minutes, introductions of new commission members, and scheduling of commission training and 2022 meeting times. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat; the commission may approve, deny, or continue the application.

• Elk Run Subdivision SD-01-21 (Wilmes): preliminary and final plat for 8 Elk Run Trail, applicant Craig C. Cook, Esq., owner Delbert L. Johnson and Mary E. Johnson Living Trusts, zoned Rural Residential
• Cottontail Subdivision variance request (Wilmes) also on the agenda
• Variance sought from road standards requiring a 50-foot right-of-way and 16-foot all-weather gravel or paved roadbed; applicant says neighbors rejected a wider easement
• Staff recommends approval of the Elk Run preliminary plat; commission options are approve, deny, or continue
• Commission to schedule training and set 2022 meeting times; next meeting February 9, 2022

The commission unanimously approved the Elk Run Subdivision application and a variance request for the Cottontail Subdivision. A special training meeting was scheduled for February 9, 2022.

• Approved Elk Run Subdivision Application SD-01-21 (unanimous)
• Approved Cottontail Subdivision Variance Request (unanimous)
• Scheduled commission training for February 9 at 1:00 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Albany County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on January 4, 2022. The agenda text provided lists only meeting materials and correspondence documents, with no specific items, votes, or dollar amounts included. No decisions or discussion topics can be confirmed from the supplied record.

The Board approved a contract for aerial pictometry flights and authorized two substance abuse treatment amendments. Other actions included appointing members to the Laramie Regional Airport Board and setting the 2022 employee holiday schedule.

• Approved $809,879.52 agreement with Eagleview for pictometry flights (3-0)
• Approved $130,601.24 Juvenile Court Supervised Treatment Amendment One (3-0)
• Approved $204,851.37 Court Supervised Treatment Amendment One (3-0)
• Appointed Robert Southard and Malea Brown to Laramie Regional Airport Board (3-0)
• Appointed Robert Southard to Laramie Regional Airport Board for term expiring 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-001 setting 2022 employee holidays and business hours (3-0)
• Approved $494,431.17 in vouchers for December 2021 (3-0)
• Approved MOU for Medicine Bow National Forest Landscape Vegetation Analysis Project (3-0)

Rock River Town Council

The Rock River Town Council meets January 3, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. for a regular meeting. New business includes a building permit for a wind break at First Baptist Church and Resolution 2022-01 on Source Water Protection. The council will also hear reports from maintenance, water, and treasurer, review vouchers, and take up unfinished business on a delay in bidding for a nuisance property. Town Hall will be closed January 17 for Martin Luther King Day.

• Resolution 2022-01 Source Water Protection
• Building permit: First Baptist Church wind break
• Unfinished business: delay in bidding for nuisance property
• Public comment from Sunrise Engineering
• Town Hall closed January 17 for Martin Luther King Day

The Rock River Town Council adopted Resolution 2022-01, the Rock River Source Water Protection Plan, on a unanimous vote. It approved one building permit for First Baptist Church for a wind break, and accepted the December 6, 2021 minutes plus the maintenance, water, and treasurer reports. The council also approved paying vouchers and payroll totaling $207,042.42. The clerk reported that Albany County's grant manager asked the town to hold off putting a nuisance property out for bid because it is still under a Community Block Grant.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-01, the Rock River Source Water Protection Plan (all ayes)
• Approved a building permit for First Baptist Church for a wind break (all ayes)
• Accepted the December 6, 2021 liquor license hearing and regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted the maintenance, water/wastewater, and treasurer reports as presented (all ayes each)
• Approved payment of vouchers and payroll totaling $207,042.42 (all ayes)
• Adjourned at 7:36 p.m. (all ayes)