Sheridan County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement between Sheridan County and One Health. The board also held a work session to allocate board memberships and liaisons for 2023.

• Approved agreement between Sheridan County and One Health

County Commissioners

The Board approved several appointments to the Attainable Housing Council and adopted a revised Emergency Operations Plan. They also authorized the discharge of uncollectible debts and personal property taxes. A Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Wyoming Community College District was approved.

• Approved MOU between County Emergency Management and Northern Wyoming Community College District
• Appointed Dustin Coryn to Attainable Housing Council (term ends 10/31/2024)
• Appointed Wade Beavers to Attainable Housing Council (term ends 10/31/2024)
• Appointed Mandy Koltiska to Attainable Housing Council (term ends 10/31/2025)
• Appointed Susan Carr to Attainable Housing Council (term ends 10/31/2025)
• Approved discharge of uncollectible debts per W.S 16-4-502
• Approved cancellation of personal property taxes per W.S 39-13-110
• Adopted revised Sheridan County Emergency Operations Plan

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a staff meeting that included reports from county officials and a public comment period. The Sheridan Community Land Trust provided an update on the Red Grade Trails Project. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

County Commissioners

The Board approved a recruitment contract with Peak Consulting to fill the Administrative Director position. Commissioners also held a work session with Coroner Elect Dr. Robert Byrd regarding transitional plans for the Coroner's Office.

• Approved Peak Consulting Recruitment Contract for Administrative Director (4-0)

Airport Meeting

The meeting was called to order and adjourned with no recorded votes or official actions. The minutes document only the attendance of officials and staff.

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a funding commitment for a Regional Inpatient Behavioral Health & Crisis Stabilization Unit. They also approved the 2023 courthouse holiday closure schedule and several board appointments.

• Adopted Resolution 22-12-041 funding commitment for Regional Inpatient Behavioral Health & Crisis Stabilization Unit
• Approved Resolution 22-12-040 for the 2023 Holiday Courthouse Closure Schedule
• Approved FY 2023 Dust Suppression Agreement for the CMAQ project
• Appointed Vaughn Cox to the Predator Management District (term ending Jan 1, 2024)
• Appointed Dan Powers to the Predator Management District for a three-year term
• Appointed Jim Schellinger to the Travel and Tourism Board (term ending June 30, 2024)
• Reappointed Jennifer Huffman, Jeremy Kisling, Liz Kinkaid, and Jason Koltiska to the Sheridan County Fair Board for three-year terms
• Approved consent agenda including general and airport warrants

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners received a presentation from Peak Consulting regarding the recruitment of an Administrative Director. No decisions were made during the meeting.

• Reviewed November 2022 Warrant Reports
• Discussed Peak Consulting proposal for Administrative Director recruitment; no decision made

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a staff meeting including reports from county officials and an update on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The board entered and exited an executive session regarding personnel. No official actions were taken.

• Approved motion to convene into Executive Session for personnel matters
• Approved motion to reconvene into regular session

County Commissioners

The meeting consisted of staff and elected official reports and an educational presentation. No substantive decisions were recorded.

County Commissioners

The Board approved a joint agreement with the City of Sheridan and Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns to create an Attainable Housing Council and Trust Fund. Other actions included approving a lot size variance and a flood notification network contract.

• Approved Krogue Lot Size Variance (Item V-22-007) with one condition
• Reaffirmed SaddleCrest Subdivision Corrected Plat for Lots 4-6 (Item CP-22-001)
• Approved joint agreement to establish Sheridan County Attainable Housing Council
• Approved joint MOU for use of public funds for attainable housing via Housing Land Trust
• Approved Resolution 22-11-039 creating a Joint Attainable Housing Trust Fund
• Approved contract with WWC Engineering for Goose Creek Flood Notification Network 2023 services
• Ratified license agreement 2218LA with MDU for gas main installation at County Road 109 ($907.50)
• Ratified license agreement 2219LA with Sharon Legerski for water installation at County Road 1213

County Commissioners

The Board waived confidentiality to discuss a housing trust proposal with the Deputy County Attorney. The commissioners also entered and exited an executive session regarding personnel matters. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved motion to waive confidentiality to discuss housing trust proposal
• Approved motion to convene into Executive Session for personnel matters
• Approved motion to reconvene into regular session

County Commissioners

The Commission presented awards to four volunteers for their service to the Community Emergency Response Team. District Ranger Amy Ormseth provided a quarterly update on Bighorn National Forest. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Presented commemorative belt buckles and plaques to Tammy Tarver, Pete Tarver, Ines Olver, and Milt Liming for 20 years of CERT volunteer service

Airport Meeting

The meeting was called to order and adjourned without any recorded votes or official actions. The record contains only the attendance of commissioners and staff.

County Commissioners

The Board approved a wedding venue conditional use permit, two subdivision/parcel divisions, and multiple grants. They also authorized agreements for emergency medical services, an ambulance lease, and a pedestrian signal project.

• Approved McDougall Minor Subdivision with one condition
• Approved 5-Mile Flat Parcel Division
• Approved Madden Wedding Venue CUP with four conditions (4-1)
• Approved State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant #2 FY 2022
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) FY 2022
• Approved Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) contract
• Approved Resolution 22-11-038 to finance a 2022 Caterpillar 140-15 AWD Motor Grader
• Approved EMS joint agreement and ambulance lease with Wyoming Regional EMS, LLC

County Commissioners

The meeting consisted of a warrant report review and staff reports. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on October 24, 2022, but took no votes or formal actions. The meeting consisted of reports from county staff and a quarterly update from the Sheridan County Conservation District. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Special JT Meeting

The Sheridan County Commission and Sheridan City Council held a special joint meeting to receive presentations on affordable housing, including a 2022 housing study overview, a Housing Land Trust proposal, and a Habitat for Humanity partnership. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was for presentations and discussion only

County Commissioners

The board approved a setback variance for K & J Properties, reducing the required setback from 25 feet to 13 feet with one staff-recommended condition (4-1). They also approved a joint MOU with the City of Sheridan and Sheridan Memorial Hospital for temporary EMS funding, and authorized the chairman to sign the State Homeland Security Program Grant for fiscal year 2022. The consent agenda was approved after removing and amending the October 10 staff meeting minutes to add an omitted name.

• Approved K & J Properties setback variance from 25 ft to 13 ft with one condition (4-1)
• Approved joint MOU for temporary EMS funding with City of Sheridan and Sheridan Memorial Hospital
• Approved and authorized signing of State Homeland Security Program Grant FY2022
• Approved consent agenda with amended October 10 staff meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on October 17, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was purely procedural, consisting of staff and elected official reports. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of any items occurred.

Airport Meeting

The Sheridan County Commission convened for an airport meeting on October 11, 2022, but the minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions beyond the call to order and adjournment. The meeting was procedural in nature, with no actions taken.

County Commissioners

The board voted unanimously to rescind Resolution 22-07-025, which had imposed partial fire restrictions in Sheridan County, effective immediately. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included an informational update from One Health and an executive session on personnel with no action taken.

• Rescinded Resolution 22-07-025 Partial Fire Restrictions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board approved the Bobcat Estates Subdivision (Item S-22-004J) with three conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, after an amendment to reduce from five conditions. They also approved Amendment #1 to the WIC program agreement with the Wyoming Department of Health, and transferred the retail liquor license from BY Ranch Associates to LodgeOps LLC for Bear Lodge Resort, contingent on property sale. The consent agenda, including warrants and minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Bobcat Estates Subdivision with 3 conditions (amended from 5)
• Approved Amendment #1 to WIC program agreement with Wyoming Department of Health
• Approved transfer of retail liquor license from BY Ranch Associates to LodgeOps LLC for Bear Lodge Resort, contingent on property sale
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, malt beverage permit, inmate health care amendment, and license agreement with Powder River Energy
• Approved interim mid-month warrants totaling $1,262,780.29
• Approved general county warrants totaling $919,522.64
• Approved airport warrants totaling $418,121.20

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners held a staff meeting on October 3, 2022, with four of five commissioners present. The only substantive action was reviewing the September 2022 warrant reports. No votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed September 2022 warrant reports (no vote recorded)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners convened a staff meeting on September 26, 2022, with all five commissioners present. The meeting consisted solely of staff and elected reports from various county officials, including the planner, engineer, clerk, and sheriff. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of any items occurred. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. with no substantive decisions made.

County Commissioners

The board approved a contract with Dick Anderson Construction, Inc. for the Sheriff's Office basement renovation and Coroner's Office/Morgue projects. They also adopted several resolutions, including amendments to land division rules and online access fees for recorded documents. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved contract with Dick Anderson Construction for Sheriff's Office basement renovation and Coroner's Office/Morgue projects
• Adopted Resolution 22-09-035 amending Rules and Regulations Governing Division of Land
• Approved Agreement to Postpone for Belsby Minor Subdivision (S-21-011)
• Approved cooperative agreement for 2022 Western States Wildland Urban Interface Grant with Wyoming Forestry Division
• Approved contract with Sustainable Forestry Consulting LLC for fuels mitigation projects
• Approved contract with Wyoming DFS for FFY23 TANF/CPI Community Partnership Initiative
• Adopted Resolution 22-09-036 amending Designated Depositories of Public Funds
• Rescinded Resolution 11-09-028 IDOC Fee Structure and adopted Resolution 22-09-037 establishing online access fees for recorded documents

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners held a staff meeting on September 19, 2022, with all five commissioners present. The only substantive item was a quarterly update from the Sheridan Community Land Trust, presented by Executive Director Brad Bauer, covering educational presentations, summer accomplishments, and plans for the next year. No decisions, votes, or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Airport Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners held an airport meeting on September 13, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting included a staff report from Airport Manager John Stopka and was adjourned at 9:03 a.m. No decisions, votes, or proposals were recorded.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners approved a motion allowing Sheridan Memorial Hospital to participate in a joint venture to provide Emergency Ambulance services within the county. The motion, made by Commissioner Christi Haswell under Wyoming law, passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Sheridan Memorial Hospital's participation in a joint venture for EMS ambulance services (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Board of Sheridan County Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously approved a motion to award the contract for Emergency Medical Service to Northeast Wyoming Ambulance Service, LLC. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Awarded Emergency Medical Service contract to Northeast Wyoming Ambulance Service, LLC (motion by Commissioner Siddle, passed unanimously)

County Commissioners

The board approved the transfer of the Last Chance Bar's retail liquor license to Albatraoz LLC, contingent on property sale, and approved the Goodman Minor Subdivision with one condition. They also authorized several contracts, including a $51,843 trail parking lot construction with Wagner Ranch Services, a backup generator upgrade with Modern Electric, and a professional services agreement for courthouse and jail renovation loan documents. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved transfer of retail liquor license from Jon Scherry dba Last Chance Bar to Albatraoz LLC dba Last Chance Bar, contingent on property sale
• Approved Goodman Minor Subdivision (S-22-002) with one condition as recommended by Planning and Zoning
• Approved Daugaard Construction CUP (CU-22-008) with five conditions as recommended by Planning and Zoning
• Adopted Resolution 22-09-033 vacating Yonkee Avenue right-of-way in Downers Addition
• Approved distribution of 15% of Secure Rural Schools funding for Title III to Search and Rescue for FY23
• Approved contract with Wagner Ranch Services for Aspen Parking Lot construction as part of Red Grade Trail System ($51,843)
• Approved contract with Modern Electric Company for backup generator upgrades at courthouse, justice office, county attorney, and public health buildings
• Approved application for federal assistance to expand and renovate the commercial terminal building at the airport

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on September 6, 2022, with all commissioners present. The meeting included warrant review and staff reports, but no votes or substantive decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned after 35 minutes.

County Commissioners

The commissioners heard a presentation from School District #2 about developing the Holly Seeds property on 5th Street into a Career Development Center and multi-use facility. The district proposed a partnership with Sheridan County to apply for a SLIB Grant. No decision was made; the item was discussed only.

• Discussed possible partnership with School District #2 for SLIB Grant application (no vote taken)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners adopted Resolution 22-08-032 to appoint a special prosecutor, as reported by County Attorney Dianna Bennett. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of staff and elected reports, including an update on Goose Creek Transit System funding and costs.

• Adopted Resolution 22-08-032 Appointment of Special Prosecutor (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Board approved a $3,162,000 contract with Van Ewing Construction, Inc. for the Historic Courthouse and Jail Renovation Project, with notice to proceed after bond and insurance review. They also adopted the annual budget statement, approved a whistleblower addition to the personnel policy, and authorized a water pipeline easement agreement with the City of Sheridan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $3,162,000 contract with Van Ewing Construction for Historic Courthouse and Jail Renovation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-08-031 Annual Statement for FY ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved whistleblower addition to Sheridan County Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Wyoming Office of Guardian Ad Litem (unanimous)
• Approved water pipeline easement and purchase agreement with City of Sheridan (unanimous)
• Ratified 24-hour catering permit for D&B Liquors Inc. for Sod Farm Festival (consent agenda)
• Ratified partial release of mortgage and affordable housing agreement for Trailside at Woodland Park Lot 1 (consent agenda)
• Approved consent agenda and agenda as published (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on August 15, 2022, with four of five commissioners present. The meeting included staff reports and a presentation from Joey Puettman of Joey's Fly Fishing Foundation, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Staff Special Meeting

The Sheridan County Commission convened a special meeting and immediately entered executive session to discuss personnel matters under Wyoming statute. After reconvening, no formal action was taken, and the meeting adjourned.

• Convened executive session for personnel matters (passed)
• Reconvened into regular session (passed)
• No action taken on any item

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved a $39,000 contract with ADK Consulting for full-service consulting. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Cram opposed. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved ADK Consulting contract for $39,000 (4-1)

County Commissioners

The board approved the Huckeba conditional use permit (CU-22-006) with conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, except removing 'offsite' from condition #1 and removing condition #6. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Siddle opposed. The board also approved several resolutions and contracts, including a federal funding application for a 2023 CMAQ project, a public notice to amend land division rules, vacation of a public right-of-way, a Weed Warriors contract for sidewalk replacement, a budget amendment, gas line easements, and a holiday closures amendment.

• Approved Huckeba CUP (CU-22-006) with modified conditions (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 22-08-026 authorizing 2023 CMAQ federal funding application
• Adopted Resolution 22-08-027 public notice to amend land division rules
• Adopted Resolution 22-08-028 vacating alley of Block 53, Downers Addition
• Approved Weed Warriors contract for sidewalk replacement at Sheridan Business Incubator
• Approved Resolution 22-08-029 Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2021-22
• Approved two Montana-Dakota gas line easements in Sheridan
• Adopted Resolution 22-08-030 amending 2022 holiday closures

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on August 1, 2022, and took one substantive action: certifying the mill levies for the 2022-23 tax year, as required by state law. The motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the Board's Order passed. The meeting also included reports from county staff and a quarterly update from the Bighorn National Forest District Ranger, but no other decisions were made.

• Certified 2022-23 mill levies for Sheridan County (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on July 25, 2022, with all commissioners present. The only agenda item, a Bighorn National Forest quarterly update, was postponed. The meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m. with no substantive decisions made.

County Commissioners

The Board approved the FY2022-23 county and airport budgets, a budget amendment, a lot variance, and several agreements, including a lease with Absaroka Valley LLC. A resolution to vacate part of Carbon Hill County Road failed, while a notice of intent to vacate Yonkee Avenue was approved. The board also adopted partial fire restrictions and approved a federal assistance application.

• Adopted FY2022-23 budget via Resolution 22-07-021 (passed)
• Approved airport FY2022-23 budget (passed)
• Approved budget amendment Resolution 22-07-022 (passed)
• Approved Nelson Lot Size Variance with one condition (passed)
• Failed to adopt Resolution 22-07-023 to vacate Carbon Hill County Road (failed)
• Adopted Resolution 22-07-024 notice of intent to vacate Yonkee Avenue (passed)
• Approved lease agreement with Absaroka Valley LLC for airport business park (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 22-07-025 partial fire restrictions (passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting with reports from county departments and the Sheridan County Conservation District. No formal decisions, votes, or resolutions were made during the meeting.

Budget Hearing

The Board of Sheridan County Commissioners held a public hearing for the proposed FY 2022-23 County and Airport budgets. Administrative Director Renee Obermueller presented an overview and answered commissioner questions, but no members of the public attended. No formal vote or decision was recorded during the hearing.

• Held public hearing for proposed FY 2022-23 County and Airport budgets (no vote recorded)

Airport Meeting

The Sheridan County Commission held an airport meeting on July 12, 2022, with three commissioners present. The minutes record only a staff report and the presence of attendees, including representatives from Absaroka Valley Ammunition. No formal motions, votes, or decisions were made during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on July 11, 2022, where WYDOT District 4 presented the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for 2023-2028. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on July 5, 2022, primarily to review the June 2022 warrant reports and receive updates from county staff and elected officials. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after about 25 minutes.

• Reviewed June 2022 warrant reports (no action taken)
• Received staff and elected reports (no action taken)

County Commissioners

The board approved the transfer of the Jemco LLC retail liquor license to Paul McNiel dba Wagon Box Lodge, contingent on property sale. They also approved several contracts and resolutions, including a public health preparedness contract, a trailhead parking amendment, a TAP funding application for Brooks Street Greenspace, a roofing contract, and a public health nursing MOU. A conditional use permit for Gregson (CU-22-005) was denied after the motion failed.

• Approved transfer of Jemco LLC retail liquor license to Paul McNiel dba Wagon Box Lodge, contingent on property sale
• Denied Gregson CUP (CU-22-005) - motion failed
• Approved contract with Wyoming Department of Health for Public Health Preparedness and Response Capabilities (PHRC)
• Approved Amendment #1 with Wagner Ranch Services for Red Grade Trail parking areas
• Adopted Resolution 22-07-020 for TAP funding application for Brooks Street Greenspace
• Approved roofing contract with Dave Loden Construction for Sheriff's Office and Public Health Facility
• Approved MOU with Wyoming Department of Health for Public Health Nursing and Maternal and Child Health services

Proceedings

The Sheridan County Commission convened a public proceeding to hear objections to the proposed vacation of a portion of Carbon Hill Road. Written comments from three individuals and public comments from three others were heard, but no decision was made during this meeting. The commission took no formal action on the vacation.

• Heard written comments from Michael Lansing (for Patricia Fox), Vicki Taylor, and Cam Forbes
• Heard public comments from Mike Arzy, Kevin Fox, and Roger Reinke
• No decision made on Carbon Hill Road vacation

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on Goose Creek Transit's growth and a new grant requiring about $300,000 in matching funds, and on Sheridan Community Land Trust's trailhead parking and trail construction progress.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at staff meeting

County Commissioners

The board approved Resolution 22-06-019 to form a Regional Inpatient Behavioral Health and Crisis Stabilization Unit, added to the agenda during the meeting. They also adopted ballot propositions for the continuance of a 2% county-wide lodging tax and the general-purpose excise tax (optional one-cent sales/use tax). Several airport project awards and lease amendments were approved, while a lot size variance was denied.

• Approved Resolution 22-06-019 for Regional Inpatient Behavioral Health and Crisis Stabilization Unit
• Adopted Resolution 22-06-017 for 2% lodging tax continuance ballot proposition
• Adopted Resolution 22-06-018 for general-purpose excise tax continuance ballot proposition
• Approved Notice of Award for ARFF Testing System project
• Approved Notice of Award for SRE Trucks/Plows project (Schedule 1)
• Approved Notice of Award for PAPI/REIL Upgrade project (Schedules 1 and 2)
• Approved Notice of Award for Expand Terminal Building-Baggage project GMP
• Denied Daugaard Lot Size Variance (V-22-002)

Gruen Study

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners met with the Ad Hoc Committee and Gruen Gruen & Associates to discuss a housing study. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The meeting was called to order and adjourned without substantive action.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates from county staff and a presentation from Robert Briggs on the SEDA budget and Hi-Tech Business Park development from 2003 through 2022, including Phase II planning. The meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Airport Meeting

The Sheridan County Commission held an airport meeting on June 14, 2022, but took no substantive actions. The meeting included a staff report from Airport Manager John Stopka and was adjourned after about 42 minutes.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on June 13, 2022, with all commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and officials, but no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned after 55 minutes.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including warrants and various ratified agreements, and then approved a series of routine contracts and licenses. These included a retail liquor license for Wagon Box Restaurant and Bar, an extension of the emergency medical services agreement with Rocky Mountain Ambulance, and contracts for public health services and a website redesign. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda with warrants and ratified agreements (unanimous)
• Approved 2022/23 retail liquor license for Jemco LLC dba Wagon Box Restaurant and Bar (unanimous)
• Approved EMS agreement extension with Rocky Mountain Ambulance through Nov 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Wyoming Dept. of Health for public health preparedness (unanimous)
• Approved annual contract with Public Health Officer Dr. Benjamin Widener (unanimous)
• Approved MOA for Tongue River Bridge WYDOT project mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Revise LLC for website redesign (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of building permit fees for airport terminal expansion (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on June 6, 2022, to review May 2022 warrant reports and receive reports from county staff and officials. No formal votes, approvals, or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting, which adjourned after about 39 minutes.

• Reviewed May 2022 warrant reports (no action taken)
• Received staff and elected official reports (no action taken)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on May 31, 2022, with all commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials, but no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned after 43 minutes.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on May 23, 2022, with all five commissioners present. The only substantive item was a presentation by Shawn Parker, Executive Director of Sheridan Travel and Tourism, on progress over the last four years, strategies to develop interest in Sheridan, and challenges for the upcoming season. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The board approved a $68,500 contract with Parker Glass for the Courthouse North Vestibule Entrance Project, adopted the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Plan, and rejected all bids for the County Road #67 Wolf Creek Road project. They also approved several resolutions, grant applications, and agreements, including a BIL grant application for airport terminal renovations and a cooperative agreement with Wyoming Department of Family Services.

• Approved $68,500 contract with Parker Glass for Courthouse North Vestibule Entrance Project
• Adopted Sheridan County Historic Preservation Plan
• Rejected all bids for County Road #67 Wolf Creek Road project (Town Limits Section)
• Approved 2022 BIL grant application for airport terminal expansion and renovation
• Approved grant application for AFFF No-Foam Testing System
• Adopted Resolution 22-05-012 to vacate Story Avenue right-of-way
• Adopted Resolution 22-05-013 to vacate portion of Carbon Hill Road
• Approved contract with Associated Construction Engineering Inc. for backup generator projects

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on May 16, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

Airport Meeting

The Sheridan County Commission met at the airport manager's office on May 10, 2022, but the minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions beyond the call to order and staff presence. The meeting was adjourned after 37 minutes.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on May 9, 2022, with all five commissioners present. The meeting consisted solely of staff and elected official reports, including a presentation from Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue about their services. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The board approved two election-related resolutions, three conditional use permits (Steinhorst CUP, Perry RV Storage CUP, Black Gold Quarry), a paving contract for the Sheriff's Office, and an emergency operations plan contract. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Haswell absent. The meeting was largely routine, with no major fiscal decisions beyond the approved contracts.

• Adopted Resolution 22-05-010 Election & Precinct Boundary Changes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-05-011 Election Districts and Precincts with absentee ballot procedures (4-0)
• Approved contract with Wagner Ranch Services LLC for Sheriff's Office paving (4-0)
• Approved Steinhorst CUP with 6 conditions (4-0)
• Approved Perry RV Storage CUP with 3 conditions (4-0)
• Approved Black Gold Quarry with 6 conditions (4-0)
• Appointed Ken Muller as Viewer for Carbon Hill Road and Story Avenue vacations (4-0)
• Awarded $48,531.92 contract to Integrated Solutions Consulting for Emergency Operation Plan (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission met for a staff meeting on May 2, 2022, reviewing April 2022 warrant reports and hearing staff reports. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural only.

• Reviewed April 2022 warrant reports (no action taken)
• Heard staff reports from county departments (no action taken)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Dan Lindley provided an update on the Juvenile Justice Joint Powers Board, and Regan Haswell requested closing a portion of Bird Farm Road for the Big Horn Mountain Soccer Cup on May 7-8, which was discussed but not acted upon.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded

County Commissioners

The board denied the 2022/23 retail liquor license renewal for Wagon Box Properties LLC dba Wagon Box Inn. All other agenda items were approved, including consent agenda items, a grant agreement, a resolution vacating rights-of-way, and several contracts and grant applications.

• Denied 2022/23 retail liquor license renewal for Wagon Box Properties LLC dba Wagon Box Inn
• Approved consent agenda including mortgage releases and affordable housing mortgages for Trailside at Woodland Park lots 2, 8, and 18
• Approved grant agreement with State Historic Preservation Office for Historic Preservation Commission
• Adopted Resolution 22-04-009 vacating public rights-of-way in Blocks 40 and 45, Downers Addition
• Approved Amendment Two to contract with Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division
• Approved TANF/CIP grant application for Compass Center for Families in amount of $55,000
• Approved TANF/CIP grant application for Greater Wyoming Big Brothers Big Sisters in amount of $15,000
• Approved Amendment #1 to Morrison-Maierle Inc. agreement for Brooks Street Greenspace Project design

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on April 18, 2022, receiving updates from county staff and the Sheridan County Conservation District. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission met at the airport manager's office on April 12, 2022, receiving a staff report from Airport Manager John Stopka. No formal motions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the minutes; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 9:32 a.m.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on April 11, 2022, with all five commissioners present. Parks and Recreation Board Chairman Lynn Custis presented a proposal for vault toilets at the 3-Poles and Red Grad Trail sites. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 9:31 a.m.

• Vault toilet proposal presented for 3-Poles and Red Grad Trail sites (no action taken)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on March 28, 2022, with four commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials but no formal votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on March 21, 2022, with four of five commissioners present. The only substantive item was a quarterly update from Bighorn National Forest District Ranger Amy Ormseth on snow conditions, summer projects, and the Visitors Center. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and adjourned after 35 minutes.

County Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda, including ratification of several affordable housing mortgages and releases. They adopted Resolution 22-03-004 designating six banks as county depositories, and Resolution 22-03-005 amending Section 5 of the commercial solar energy facility rules. They also approved a notice of intent to vacate public rights-of-way in Downers Addition, revisions to the Freedom Ranch Conservation Design Subdivision final plat, and a contract with Rocky Mountain Exteriors for the Sheriff's Office exterior siding project.

• Approved consent agenda including ratification of affordable housing mortgages and releases (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-03-004 designating six banks as county depositories (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-03-005 amending Section 5 of commercial solar energy facility rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-03-003 notice of intent to vacate public rights-of-way in Downers Addition Blocks 40 and 45 (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Freedom Ranch Conservation Design Subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Rocky Mountain Exteriors for Sheriff's Office exterior siding project (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board approved the Belsby Minor Subdivision (S-21-011) with four conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and also approved a variance from the immediate frontage requirement. They additionally approved a COVID-19 vaccination MOU with the Wyoming Department of Health, awarded an architectural services contract to Arete Design Group for the Sheriff's and Coroner's office project, and adopted Resolution 22-03-002 appointing a special prosecutor.

• Approved Belsby Minor Subdivision with 4 conditions (motion passed)
• Approved variance from Section 3.2.g immediate frontage requirement (motion passed)
• Approved COVID-19 vaccination MOU with Wyoming Department of Health (motion passed)
• Awarded architectural services to Arete Design Group for Sheriff's/Coroner's office project (motion passed)
• Adopted Resolution 22-03-002 Appointment of Special Prosecutor (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and ratifications (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed the February 2022 warrant reports and received an update from the Wyoming Highway Patrol on the Freedom Convoy passing through Sheridan on March 3. Commissioner Siddle also discussed a possible seasonal closure of Keystone Road due to semi-trucks getting stuck, but no action was taken.

• Reviewed February 2022 warrant reports (no action)
• Heard update on Freedom Convoy passing through Sheridan on March 3 (no action)
• Discussed possible seasonal closure of Keystone Road (no action)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including ratifying a contract amendment for Wolf Creek Rd. restoration. They approved a variance for the Story Community Library and waived all related fees. They also approved a lot size variance for Levi and the Freedom Ranch Conservation Design Subdivision, including two variances from subdivision regulations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved the consent agenda, including ratifying Contract Amendment #4 with WWC Engineering for Wolf Creek Rd. Restoration Project.
• Approved appointment of Ken Muller as Viewer for vacation of two alleyways in Downer Addition.
• Approved Item V-21-005: Story Community Library Variance with one condition.
• Approved waiver of all fees related to the Story Community Library expansion.
• Approved Item V-21-006: Levi Lot Size Variance with one condition.
• Approved variance from Section 3.3.i for cul-de-sac length at Freedom Ranch.
• Approved variance from Section 3.2.d for lot width at Freedom Ranch.
• Approved Item CD-21-002: Freedom Ranch Conservation Design Subdivision.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a routine staff meeting on February 14, 2022, at the County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned at 9:54 a.m. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded in the minutes.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on February 7, 2022, with all commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and officials, but no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned after 45 minutes.

County Commissioners

The board approved the Oxbow Ranch Subdivision, contingent on five conditions from the Planning and Zoning Commission, with Commissioner Siddle opposed. They also approved several agreements, including a Construction Manager at Risk agreement for the airport terminal expansion, a MOU with the Wyoming Department of Health, a road improvement agreement for County Road #113, a flood notification network contract, a storage building lease, and the release of a $360,000 funding commitment to the City of Sheridan. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved Oxbow Ranch Subdivision with 5 conditions (4-1)
• Approved CMAR agreement with Dick Anderson Construction for airport terminal expansion
• Approved MOU with Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division
• Approved agreement with KJC Development LLC for County Road #113 improvements
• Approved contract with Stantec for Goose Creek Flood Notification Network operations
• Approved lease with 2nd Chance LLC for storage building at 1845 Gabrielle Court
• Approved release of $360,000 funding commitment to City of Sheridan for landfill closure
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and ratifications (4-0-1)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on January 31, 2022, reviewing January 2022 warrant reports and discussing specific warrants, including the One Cent Optional warrant to the Sheridan County YMCA and the Election warrant to Secure Shred. The board received updates from county staff and the University of Wyoming Extension on the 4-H program. The commission entered executive session for litigation matters, took no action, and reconvened before adjourning.

• Reviewed January 2022 warrant reports
• Discussed One Cent Optional warrant to Sheridan County YMCA
• Discussed Election warrant to Secure Shred
• Received updates from county staff and UW Extension on 4-H program
• Entered executive session for litigation matters (motion passed)
• Reconvened to regular session (motion passed)
• No action taken in executive session

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting on January 24, 2022, with four of five commissioners present. They received updates from county staff and elected officials, including the County Planner, Engineer, and Emergency Management Coordinator. The Sheridan County Conservation District and USDA provided updates on projects. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission convened a staff meeting on January 18, 2022, with all five commissioners present. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials, but no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned after approximately 31 minutes.

County Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda, the FY2020-21 financial and compliance report, an easement vacation, a corrected plat, a professional services contract, and a federal lands access agreement. A resolution to amend commercial solar energy facility rules was adopted. One commissioner opposed the federal lands agreement.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2020-21 Financial and Compliance Report (unanimous)
• Approved EV-21-008 DeCenzo Easement Vacation (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed CP-21-001 SaddleCrest Subdivision Corrected Plat (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Condrey and Associates, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Federal Lands Access Program MOA and FHWA Funds Transfer Agreement (4-1, Wright opposed)
• Adopted Resolution 22-01-001 to amend commercial solar energy facility rules (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission held a staff meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Susan Car of Compass Center for Families requested $5,450 for draping and lighting to complete a new forensic interview room, but no action was taken. The meeting was informational and adjourned after reports.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational

County Commissioners

The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, warrants, and several ratifications, and approved the agenda as published. They elected Lonnie Wright as 2022 Chairman and approved 2022 commission membership assignments. Three land-use items were approved with conditions: Roose Minor Subdivision, Oakley Acres Minor Subdivision, and Country Mercantile CUP. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and ratifications (passed)
• Approved agenda as published (passed)
• Elected Lonnie Wright as 2022 Chairman (passed)
• Approved 2022 Commission Membership Assignments (passed)
• Approved Roose Minor Subdivision with 2 conditions (passed)
• Approved Oakley Acres Minor Subdivision with 2 conditions (passed)
• Approved Country Mercantile CUP with 4 conditions (passed)

County Commissioners

The Sheridan County Commission met on January 3, 2022, for a staff meeting. The meeting included a review of December 2021 warrant reports and reports from county staff and elected officials. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational.