Sheridan County, WY

Staff Meeting

BOCC Meeting

Meetings and Appointments

Special Meeting - Joint BOCC & City Council

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners and Sheridan City Council are holding a joint discussion session. They will hear a Wyoming Department of Transportation presentation on the economic impact of the airport and receive an update on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The meeting is a discussion session, with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• WYDOT presentation on airport economic impact
• CWPP update
• Discussion of additional topics
• Scheduling next joint meeting

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular staff meeting to review warrants, hear staff reports, and discuss several action items. They will take public comment on the Red Grade parking lot, consider awarding a $42,407 bid for a new Public Works truck, and consider a letter supporting renaming the county's highest peak after Sgt. Krinkee.

• Red Grade parking lot discussion and public comment
• Consider award of bid for 2027 Ford F150 4x4 XL SuperCab from Laramie Peak Motors for $42,407 for Public Works
• Consider letter of support for renaming Highest Peak in Sheridan County after Sgt. Krinkee
• Warrant review and approval
• Staff/elected reports

Meetings and Appointments

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners has a light meeting week, with a warrant review and meetings with elected department heads on Monday. The main public item is a special joint meeting with the City Council on Wednesday at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. A hospital board meeting is also scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

• Monday 9 a.m.: Warrant review and meetings with elected department heads
• Wednesday 9 a.m.: Special joint BOCC/City Council meeting at Sheridan County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
• Wednesday 4 p.m.: NS Hospital Board meeting at Sheridan Memorial Hospital

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda including minutes and a catering permit. The body will consider a contract amendment with the Travel & Tourism Joint Powers Board and a lease with Volf Flying Service. Key decisions include vacating a public alley in Downers Addition, altering Nottingham Road, and approving a $900 license for Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC to maintain a pipeline at County Road 102.

• Resolution 26-08-061 to vacate platted public alleys in Block 58, Downers Addition
• Resolution 26-08-062 to alter Nottingham Road west of North Fork Drive
• License Agreement 2622LA with Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC for $900.00 at County Road 102
• First Amendment to Contract with Sheridan County Travel & Tourism Joint Powers Board
• Hanger Lease Agreement with Volf Flying Service

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular staff meeting to review warrants and receive reports from staff and elected officials. The agenda includes a discussion on a letter of support for renaming Highest Peak in Sheridan County after Sgt. Krinkee. The meeting will also feature a quarterly update from the Conservation District.

• Discussion of letter of support for renaming Highest Peak after Sgt. Krinkee
• Warrant Review and Approval
• Conservation District Quarterly Update

Meetings and Appointments

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners has a week of public meetings, including a regular board meeting on Wednesday, August 19. They will also review warrants and meet with elected department heads on Monday, and attend various board meetings (CSBG Tripartite, Library, Fair) throughout the week. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy items listed.

• Warrant review and meeting with elected department heads (Aug 17)
• Conservation District quarterly update (Aug 17)
• Regular board meeting (Aug 19)
• CSBG Tripartite Board meeting (Aug 19)
• Library Board meeting (Aug 19) and Fair Board meeting (Aug 20)

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular staff meeting to review warrants and consider awarding a vehicle bid. The agenda includes a quarterly update on weed and pest control. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Consider award of bid for a 2024 Ford F150 Crew Cab XLT from Prime Rate Motors for $43,740
• Warrant Review and Approval
• Weed & Pest Quarterly Update

The Board unanimously approved awarding a bid to Prime Rate Motors for a 2024 Ford F150 Crew Cab XLT for the County Fire Warden at $43,740, plus $3,000 for outfitting, and authorized the check to be issued that day. The Board also unanimously approved the payment of warrants totaling $349,097.20 (county) and $221,942.91 (airport), and approved out-of-state travel for the Airport Manager. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were given on the Clerk's office vacancy, a nullified subdivision plat, and Weed and Pest activities.

• Approved warrants totaling $349,097.20 (unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants totaling $221,942.91 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Prime Rate Motors for 2024 Ford F150 at $43,740 plus $3,000 for outfitting (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairwoman to sign documents and check to be cut same day for truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Manager out-of-state travel to Chicago (unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

BOCC Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners will meet to ratify catering permits for local events, review grant agreements with state and federal agencies, and approve utility installation agreements with MDU and Sheridan Ranches. The board will also consider fee schedules and resolutions, including one for federal CMAQ funding.

• Ratify 24-hour catering permits for Goose Creek Polo Cup, Warrior’s Weekend, and other events
• Consider Community Prevention Grant Agreement with Wyoming Department of Health
• Amend Sheridan County Airport rental concessions agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Adopt new fee schedule for Sheridan County Public Health services
• Approve utility installation agreements with MDU ($165–$846.50 fees) and Sheridan Ranches ($780 fee)

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including several catering permits, a hangar lease, and a mortgage release. They also approved a revised University of Wyoming Extension agreement, a two-year community prevention grant, an aviation grant application, an Enterprise Rent-A-Car concession amendment, a public health fee schedule notice, and multiple utility license agreements. The board approved the Breen Minor Subdivision with conditions and a variance, and removed the annual statement resolution from the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda as amended, including catering permits and hangar lease (unanimous)
• Approved revised UW Extension agreement reducing amount to $24,138 (unanimous)
• Approved two-year Community Prevention Grant for $401,798 (unanimous)
• Approved State Grant-in-Aid application for Aviation Encouragement (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year extension of Enterprise Rent-A-Car concession agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intent for public health fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-08-059 for CMAQ dust suppression application (unanimous)
• Approved Breen Minor Subdivision with conditions and variance (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners will discuss a request from Montana to purchase stored water from Lake DeSmet, a special event permit for Water Wagon Races, and two right-of-way agreements. Other items include board appointments, IRS mileage rate adoption, cooperative extension compensation, and requests to close offices for election business and safety training.

• Montana request to purchase Lake DeSmet stored water
• Lake DeSmet special event request for Water Wagon Races
• Right of Way Agreement (County Planner Jim Waller)
• Request to close Clerk’s Office for election business on August 18
• Volunteers of America Agreement

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review warrants and consider the payroll distribution for August 2026. The board will also act on a letter of support for an Emergency Services Grant for Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

• Payroll distribution for August 2026
• Letter of Support for Emergency Services Grant for Sheridan Memorial Hospital
• Warrant review and approval

The Board unanimously approved the amended warrant list totaling $308,230.52, including a void and re-issue, and the airport warrant list totaling $2,293,724.26, which includes a $2,284,296.89 payment for taxiway realignment. They also authorized August 2026 payroll distributions and ratified a letter of support for Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Emergency Services Grant. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were informational.

• Approved amended warrants totaling $308,230.52 (unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants totaling $2,293,724.26, including $2,284,296.89 for taxiway realignment (unanimous)
• Authorized release of funds for August 2026 payroll (unanimous)
• Ratified letter of support for Sheridan Memorial Hospital Emergency Services Grant (unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has posted a weekly schedule of public meetings and appointments for August 3–7, 2026. Items include a regular board meeting, a warrant review with department heads, and a joint water meeting about Lake DeSmet. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider signing a letter of support for an Emergency Services Grant application by Sheridan Memorial Hospital. The meeting is procedural and does not include other substantive items.

The Board unanimously approved and authorized the Chair to sign a letter of support for Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Regional Emergency Services Grant application. The hospital is restructuring to wholly own its EMS service and plans to apply for Rural Health Transformation Fund funding, including a $400,000 ambulance upgrade.

• Approved letter of support for Sheridan Memorial Hospital Emergency Services Grant (unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review warrants and reports. The body is deciding on mill levies for the 2026-27 fiscal year and a Forest Service payment election. They will also consider transferring county interest in East Kooi Street (Kooi Extension) to the City of Sheridan.

• Mill Levies for FY 2026-27
• Forest Service Payment Election
• Transfer of East Kooi Street (Kooi Extension) real property to the City of Sheridan

The Board approved the 2026-27 property tax levy at 12 mills, rejecting an amendment to reduce it to 11 mills. The Board also approved warrants totaling $128,082.61 and airport warrants of $1,253,842.67, elected to receive Secure Rural Schools funding, and approved transferring East Kooi Street to the City of Sheridan. An executive session on litigation was held with no action taken.

• Approved 2026-27 property tax levy at 12 mills (3-2)
• Rejected amendment to reduce mill levy to 11 (2-3)
• Approved warrants totaling $128,082.61 (unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants totaling $1,253,842.67 (unanimous)
• Elected Secure Rural Schools payment option (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of East Kooi Street to City of Sheridan (unanimous)
• Held executive session on litigation; no action taken

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for a warrant review and meetings with elected department heads. The board will also conduct Board of Equalization hearings.

• BOCC Warrant Review
• Meeting with Elected Department Heads
• BOCC Board of Equalization Hearings

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review the proposed budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting includes decisions on budget transfers for the previous fiscal year and several license agreements.

• Resolution 26-06-055 regarding Budget Appropriations Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Resolution 26-07-058 for Budget Amendment #4 to transfer unencumbered funds from FY 2025-26
• License Agreement #2617LA with Acierto, LLC for water line installation at County Road #74 (Soldier Creek Road) for $162.50
• Contract #257342 with Wyoming Department of Health for Public Health Preparedness
• Item V-26-004 regarding a G2G Lot Size Variance

The Board adopted Resolution 26-06-055, the FY 2026/2027 budget, by a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Haswell, Siddle, and Wright in favor and Commissioners Arzy and Jennings against. The board also unanimously approved a budget amendment for the E911 budget, the airport budget, and the budget message. A lot size variance request (V-26-004) for a property on Woodland Park Road was denied unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2026/2027 budget via Resolution 26-06-055 (3-2)
• Approved amendment to proposed FY 2026/2027 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Sheridan County Airport FY 2026-2027 budget (unanimous)
• Affirmed Chair's execution of County Budget Message (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-07-058 Budget Amendment #4 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract #257342 with Wyoming Dept. of Health for public health preparedness (unanimous)
• Denied G2G Lot Size Variance V-26-004 (unanimous)
• Approved GSA lease amendment for TSA space at airport (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The meeting also includes a discussion on the E-911 budget.

• Public hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
• E-911 Budget Discussion

The Sheridan County Commission held a special budget hearing for the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The E-911 budget was discussed with a $27,000 reduction in software costs, lowering the total from $354,000 to $327,000 and increasing projected revenue, but no formal vote was taken.

• Held public hearing for proposed FY 2026-2027 budget; no public comment
• Discussed E-911 budget reduction of $27,000 in software costs (no vote)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and staff reports. The body will discuss earmarking Economic Development funds and the purchase of two work trucks.

• Earmarking Economic Development funds for Fairgrounds
• Bid request for two Public Works and Fire Warden work trucks
• UW Extension vacant educator position

The Board approved earmarking Economic Development funds for the Fairgrounds in a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Haswell, Siddle, and Wright in favor and Arzy and Jennings against. They also unanimously approved going out to bid for two work trucks for Public Works and the Fire Warden, and unanimously approved transitioning the vacant UW Extension educator position from Community Vitality & Health to Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Board approved warrants as presented and discussed various staff reports.

• Approved warrants as presented (unanimous)
• Approved earmarking Economic Development funds for Fairgrounds (3-2)
• Approved going out to bid for two work trucks for Public Works and Fire Warden (unanimous)
• Approved transitioning vacant UW Extension educator position to Agriculture and Natural Resources (unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for a special budget hearing and a regular board meeting. The board will also conduct several Board of Equalization hearings.

• Special Meeting – Budget Hearing on July 20
• Board of Equalization Hearings on July 20, 22, and 24
• Regular Board Meeting on July 21
• Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads on July 20

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and receive reports from staff and elected officials. The board will also consider an agreement with Carl Bade regarding the Sheridan County Affordable Housing Program.

• Affordable Housing Program Agreement with Carl Bade for Trailside at Woodland Park Lot 2

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the warrants and airport warrants as presented. They also unanimously approved the Sheridan County Affordable Housing Program Agreement with Carl Bade for Trailside at Woodland Park Lot 2, which transfers ownership to an eligible individual. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of staff reports and board updates.

• Approved warrants as presented (unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants as presented (unanimous)
• Approved affordable housing agreement with Carl Bade for Trailside at Woodland Park Lot 2 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fairgrounds Building.

• Discussion regarding the Fairgrounds Building

The Sheridan County Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss a proposed new multipurpose building at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Presentations covered the project's background, design, costs, and community benefits, including tourism, event space, and emergency preparedness. The Fair Board requested county support through economic development funds for up to three years. No formal action was taken; the Board expressed support and plans to formalize funding approval in upcoming meetings.

• Discussed proposed multipurpose building at fairgrounds
• Heard Fair Board request for county economic development funds (up to 3 years)
• No formal vote or approval taken
• Plans to formalize funding approval in upcoming meetings

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners and various county boards have a series of scheduled meetings from July 13 to July 17, 2026. A special meeting is scheduled to discuss the Fair Board Building.

• BOCC Special Meeting regarding Fair Board Building discussion
• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads
• HJ Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
• CH Library Board of Trustees Meeting
• LW Weed & Pest Board Meeting

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposals for an airport hangar lease and agreements with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. The meeting includes decisions on multiple subdivisions, a rezone, and the vacation of public alleys.

• Lease proposals for airport hangar at 905 West Brundage Lane
• Three agreements with Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for 2025 SHSP projects
• License agreement with Andy Lewallen for water tap installation at County Road #62 (Metz Road)
• Wamboult Rezone (Item R-26-001) and Connely Setback Variance (Item V-26-003)
• Sackett Subdivision Final Plat and Connely Subdivision Preliminary Plat

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying multiple 24-hour malt beverage permits for the Big Horn Equestrian Center and supply contracts with RDO Equipment and Oshkosh Airport Products. They also approved agreements with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for bomb dog and election security grants, adopted a partial fire restrictions resolution, and approved several land-use items including the Wambolt Rezone, Khanpound Conservation Subdivision, and Sackett Subdivision. Two items were denied: the vacation of an alley in the Town of Lodore Subdivision and the Connely Setback Variance, both failing 1-2.

• Approved consent agenda including permits and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved lease of 905 West Brundage Lane to Gardner Lowe Aviation Services (unanimous)
• Approved WOHS agreements for bomb dog and election security (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-07-056 vacation of alley in Lodore Subdivision (failed 1-2)
• Approved Wambolt Rezone (unanimous)
• Approved Khanpound Conservation Subdivision with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Sackett Subdivision final plat with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied Connely Setback Variance (failed 1-2)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular staff meeting to conduct routine financial business. The body will review warrants and consider the payroll distribution for July 2026.

• Warrant review and approval
• Payroll distribution for July 2026

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $626,011.92 in warrants and authorized July 2026 payroll distributions. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff reports and updates on upcoming agenda items.

• Approved warrants totaling $626,011.92 (unanimous)
• Authorized release of funds for July 2026 payroll (unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a warrant review and meetings with elected department heads on July 6, followed by a regular board meeting on July 7. No specific agenda items were listed for these meetings.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads (July 6)
• BOCC Regular Board Meeting (July 7)

Meetings and Appointments

The board will conduct a warrant review and meet with elected department heads on June 29. A Planning & Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 2.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads (June 29)
• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting (July 2)

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners will discuss water rights at Lake DeSmet and a scheduling request from Dow Ranch. The board will also consider agreements with the University of Wyoming Extension and the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

• Public hearing on lease proposals for Hangar at 905 West Brundage Lane
• Annual Contribution Agreement with University of Wyoming Extension personnel
• Amendment Five to the MOU with the Wyoming Department of Transportation
• Lease amendment between Sheridan County Airport and the United States of America
• Lake DeSmet Water Rights discussion

The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative agreements, including a lease amendment with the U.S. government and a contribution agreement with the University of Wyoming. The Board also authorized coordination with Johnson County regarding Lake DeSmet water rights during drought conditions.

• Approved warrants for payment (Unanimous)
• Approved authorization to coordinate with Johnson County on Lake DeSmet water flow (Unanimous)
• Approved Annual Contribution Agreement with University of Wyoming Extension personnel (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment Five to the MOU with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the GSA Public Buildings Service lease between Sheridan County Airport and the USA (Unanimous)
• No action taken on Dow Ranch scheduling request
• No action taken on Hangar lease proposals for 905 West Brundage Lane

Meetings and Appointment

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a warrant review and meet with elected department heads. The session includes a quarterly update from the Sheridan Community Land Trust.

• BOCC Warrant Review
• Meeting with Elected Department Heads
• Sheridan Community Land Trust Quarterly Update

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and staff reports. The board will consider a road closure request and a library board appointment.

• Road closure request for goat rope event on Saturday, June 27, 2026
• One appointment to the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2027
• Sheridan Community Land Trust Quarterly Update

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a one-day road closure in Big Horn for a goat roping event and appointed a new member to the Fulmer Public Library Board. The board also approved general and airport warrants.

• Approved warrants for county and airport payments (Unanimous)
• Approved closure of 1st street south side of Ledoux It Saloon and Steakout between Johnson Street and Main Street in Big Horn on June 27, 2026, from 12 pm to 10 pm (Unanimous)
• Appointed Maggie C. Wisniewski to the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2027 (Unanimous)