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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Chairwoman Dossie Overfield called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Present were Vice Chairman, Lloyd Thiel, Commissioners Lee Livingston, Scott Mangold, Scott Steward and Clerk Colleen Renner.
Commissioner Mangold led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Consent Items:
Approve-Minutes, Payroll and Vouchers
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items: minutes: 8/1/23 & 8/7/23; payroll in the amounts of $549,926.28 and $102,392.55; approve and sign contracts for Special Funding; vouchers; monthly earnings and collection statements for the Clerk, Clerk of District Court, and Sheriff; approve and allow Chair to Sign FFY24 TANF/CPI Contract; Sign Support Letter for WYDOT Grant Application; sign support letters for Yellowstone Infrastructure Projects; Out of State Travel for Events Department and Public Works Department; Chair to Sign Hyper-Reach Contract for Park County Sheriff’s Office; Chair to Sign Shared Maintenance Agreement with U.S. Forest Service; sign letter of support for Park County Library Award Nomination; sign letter of support for Charter Communications to Extend Broadband Infrastructure in Park County. Commissioner Thiel seconded and motion carried.
Payee Amount
360 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 1,513.62
A & I DISTRIBUTORS 1,867.84
ATCO INTERNATIONAL 268.73
AUS, REBECCA R 900.00
AXIS FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY, INC. 282.00
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 6,515.72
BASIN MECHANICAL, INC. 820.32
BEAR CO., INC. 2,871.00
BENCH DIESEL RESEARCH LLC 38,519.47
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NW WY 749.12
BIG HORN RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 320.40
BIG HORN WATER 258.50
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 1,046.47
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 1,789.03
BLACKLINE TRANSPORT LLC 13,360.06
BLAKEMAN PROPANE, INC. 278.27
BLATT, TIMOTHY J. 400.00
BLOEDORN LUMBER - POWELL 118.73
BODY AND PAINT BY TAIT 443.47
BOMGAARS 29.29
BRADFORD SUPPLY CO. 1,323.25
BRAZELTON, LILLIAN 63.04
BRUNK, SAMETA 48.00
BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE
5,194.00
C & C WELDING, INC. 14.88
CARING FOR POWELL ANIMALS 750.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - #064250 2,026.37
CBL SALT LAKE CITY 135.85
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 2,489.94
CENTURYLINK 2,804.19
CENTURYLINK BUSINES SERVICES 30.53
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 391.26
CHOICE AVIATION, LLC 2,983.72
CLARION 1,057.50
CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT - JURY FEES
15,486.79
COCA COLA BOTTLING HIGH COUNTRY 22.50
CODY ACE HARDWARE 783.53
CODY COUNCIL ON AGING 13,750.00
CODY ENTERPRISE 5,903.52
CODY YELLOWSTONE AIR 3,750.00
CODY, CITY OF 27,529.55
CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE COMPANIES, INC.
22,483.73
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES 8,401.28
CRONK, BRENDA 144.10
CRUM ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 438.66
DE HAAN ELECTRONICS 1,342.70
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
73,456.75
ELIAS, RONDA 30.94
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES 11,400.05
ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSOCIATES 26,210.00
FASTENAL 122.89
FILENER CONSTRUCTION, INC. 5,432.57
FORWARD CODY WYOMING, INC. 3,500.00
FULL DRAW CONSTRUCTION 4,609.60
GALLS, LLC 33.13
GARLAND LIGHT & POWER CO. 904.11
GUNARAMA WHOLESALE, INC 3,754.00
HEART MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT 27,282.00
HERBURGER, KAREN 26.20
HOLLIDAY, KRIS 600.00
HONNEN EQUIPMENT CO. 652.71
HUMDINGER EQUIPMENT, LTD. 6,923.84
INTERSTATE BATTERIES 872.85
IVERSON SANITATION 50.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 2,440.93
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 11,349.64
KEEGAN & KRISJANSONS, P.C. 206.25
KEELE SANITATION 3,730.00
KOSTER, HUNTER 106.11
LEON UNIFORM COMPANY, INC. 411.58
LSC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS, LLC 1,677.00
MAJESTIC LUBE, INC. 60.95
MANNAHOUSE FOOD PANTRY 3,750.00
MASTER’S TOUCH, LLC 13,875.32
McINTOSH OIL, INC. 1,479.41
MEETEETSE RECREATION DISTRICT 7,166.25
MEETEETSE SENIOR CENTER 2,500.00
MEETEETSE VISITOR CENTER 2,000.00
MEETEETSE, TOWN OF 2,143.12
MEYER, PAT 209.60
MILES, SARAH N. 400.00
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. 618.24
MORRISON MAIERLE INC 15,700.00
MURDOCH OIL, INC. 20,044.14
MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME POWELL 122.97
NAPA AUTO PARTS 391.45
NEMONT 44.60
NEVILLE, MICHAEL 1,500.00
NORCO, INC. 158.71
NORTHWEST COLLEGE 4,575.00
OFFICE SHOP, THE 1,762.06
PACHECO, RACHAEL M. 600.00
PARK CO COURT SUPERVISED TREATMENT PROG
3,000.00
PARK COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL 1,750.00
PITNEY BOWES, INC. - A/R 51.00
POISON CREEK, INC 973.16
POWELL ACE HARDWARE, LLC 168.94
POWELL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP, INC. 3,500.00
POWELL ELECTRIC 147.12
POWELL SENIOR CITIZENS AGO-GO, INC
13,750.00
POWELL TRIBUNE, INC. 9,700.88
POWELL VALLEY RECYCLING
625.00
POWELL WELDING AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY LLC
893.16
QED ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 3,121.27
QUILL CORPORATION 385.05
RENNER, COLLEEN 34.10
RIMROCK TIRE CO - CODY 250.00
RINKER MATERIALS 10,691.61
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICE 25.00
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 359.50
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 215.25
RYNO’S RENTAL, LLC 391.88
SABER PEST CONTROL 490.00
SAUCEDA, DAVE 102.18
SHREVE, DON 290.82
SMITH, TED 113.97
SONJA JACKSON FINE ART 250.00
STATE OF MONTANA 1,000.00
STERICYCLE 56.18
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 1,002.93
TCT WEST, INC 8,175.03
TORGERSON’S 3,394.76
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 630,000.00
TREVATHAN, SABRINA RDR 750.00
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 107,232.96
UPS STORE, THE 29.80
UW EXTENSION 475.00
VILOS, BRANDEN S., ATTORNEY AT LAW, PC
200.00
VISA - #0052 - P. MEYER 130.59
VISA - #0078 - COUNTY COMMISSSIONERS 96.50
VISA - #0086 - W.E. CRAMPTON 499.66
VISA - #0268 - D. CARROLL 280.16
VISA - #0359 - D. STEWARD 891.95
VISA - #0367 - J. HILL 45.06
VISA - #4044 - S. STEWARD 69.63
VISA - #4079 - D. STEWARD 3,911.00
VISA - #4087 - M. CONNERS 1,950.40
VISA - #4103 - D. STEWARD 136.00
VISA - #4184 - T. KATTENHORN 1,469.63
VISA - #4192 - W. WOOD 6,196.41
VISA - #4440 - C. GORTMAKER 935.52
VISA - #4820 - W.E. CRAMPTON 731.75
VISA - #5738 - T. BALL 421.40
WEIMER, GEOFF 30.00
WESTERN EMULSIONS INC 57,655.62
WHITLOCK MOTORS 55.39
WOODWARD TRACTOR & RENTAL, INC 1,040.83
WPCI CONSULTANTS, INC. 1,053.00
WYOMING BEHAVIORAL INSTITUTE 3,770.00
WYOMING COUNTY ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
200.00
WYOMING DEP. OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
5,006.78
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
194.58
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 36,013.16
WYOMING DEPT OF TRANS - ACCOUNTING
1,882.45
WYOMING FIRE SAFETY, LC 177.00
WYOMING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIV
149.19
WYOMING STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER 400.00
YELLOWSTONE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 12,500.00
YOUTH CLUBS OF PARK COUNTY 8,750.00
TOTAL 1,406,826.11
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning Assistant Director – RE: Public Hearing: River Ridge MS-74 Sketch Plan
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented a minor subdivision designed by Morrison-Maierle for owners Crowell and Hermans. The request is to approve the creation of a three-lot subdivision consisting of one 1.57- acre lot, one 4.78-acre lot and one 19.66-acre lot all for residential use. The proposed location is five miles northeast of Cody in GR-5 zoning. Notices and agency referrals have been met and several public comments received. Staff recommends approval with seventeen conditions read into the record and #15 being removed as it has been met.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comment. Attorney Colin Simpson, Jim Dougherty, and Ted Harvey all had comments regarding easements. Chairwoman Overfield asked if anyone else from the public wanted to comment, there being none, Commissioner Mangold moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioners discussed the need for listing conditions that the Board has no control over. Commissioner Livingston moved to approve with conditions removing #15, Commissioner Steward seconded, Commissioner Thiel asked to amend the motion by removing #6, Commissioner Livingston stated the applicant has no problem with the requirement, motion carried as stated. RESOLUTION 2023-50
Ben McDonald, Project Manager, Public Works Department – RE: Award CMAQ FY22 Contract and Allow Chair to Sign – CANCELLED
Commissioners – RE: Board Liaison Updates
Commissioner Mangold presented what is happening with Park County Recreation District, Fair and PEP which meets in the a.m., so Commissioner Thiel has tried to make those meetings.
Chairwoman Overfield presented what is happening with Library, Museum, Forward Cody, Health & Wellness, BLM and Urban Systems.
Commissioner Livingston liaison for Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center and Travel Council and Shoshone Forest Service.
Chairwoman Overfield had a brief discussion on the opioid funds for supervised treatments with the City of Cody Commissioner Mangold questioned will law enforcement receive some of the funding also.
Commissioner Thiel spoke on Weed and Pest, Predatory Animal Board, Meeteetse Local Planning, Meeteetse Visitor Center, PEP that he attended, Urban Systems in Powell, and BLM.
Commissioner Steward talked on Basin Authority, CYAIR and Cody Shooting Complex.
Casey McQuiston, District Ranger, Shoshone National Forest, North Zone – RE: Shoshone National Forest Campground Fee Increase
Mr. McQuiston stated fees for the recreation sites within Shoshone National Forest will be increasing in 2024 with 95% of the fees collected remaining at the Forest for operations, maintenance, and improvement to the sites.
The revenue provides campground hosts through peak seasons, maintenance of equestrian amenities, toilet cleaning, pumping and garbage services to name a few. Commissioners had discussions on trailheads, on-line reservations, and new areas within the districts. Mr. McQuiston also stated the budgets for wildlife, fire, and timber hold priorities over recreation. Organizations help recreation dollars stretch further.
Brian Edwards, Engineer, Public Works Department – RE: Open SOQ’s for Professional Engineering & Land Surveying Services-Willwood Road Improvements
Mr. Edwards stated this project has been on the radar to get started so construction can begin next summer. The project was advertised within a three-hour drive. Statement of Qualifications were received from Engineering Associates, Morrison Maierle, and Ardurra, interviews will be Thursday, August 31. The Clerk will hold the sealed price proposals until September 5th when a recommendation is given.
Commissioners – RE: HVAC Office Relocations
Chairwoman Overfield briefed the board on the upcoming moves for departments, Planning & Zoning, Assessor and Commissioners Executive Assistant will all move to the complex. Public Works and Solid Waste will move to portable buildings north of the old Game & Fish Building on the Meeteetse Highway. Clerk, Treasurer and Elections will move to the Public Works Building 11th and Beck. Attorney, District Court, and Circuit Court will relocate to offices in the Old Courthouse. Public Health will go to the Coroner Building.
There will be several units placed in the employee parking lot for storage with the back parking lot staged with materials to complete the project. Access into the Original Courthouse will be the front entrance and ADA access will be in the rear of the building. For further information please go to www.parkcounty-wy.gov.
Beginning October 1st all Commissioner Meetings will be held in the Grizzly Room at the Park County Library.
House District 28 Representative John Winter – RE: State Proposed Shooting Complex Discussion
Mr. Winter presented the Legislative passing of SF169 to create a task force which consists of two representatives, two senators and various government personnel and private industry individuals which were chosen by Governor Gordon. This group will be coming up with solid plans for a large shooting complex to present to the Legislature in two years. The money to support this project is coming from WY State General Fund $5 million, $2.5 million from WY Game and Fish and WY Office of Tourism each. Issues to be considered in the community proposals are air service, wind, land availability.
The public may take a survey on the website. Commissioner Livingston and Steward will serve on the local committee.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Livingston moved to adjourn, Commissioner Mangold seconded, and the motion carried.
Dossie Overfield, Chairwoman
Lloyd Thiel, Vice Chairman
Lee Livingston, Commissioner
Scott Mangold, Commissioner
Scott Steward, Commissioner
Attest:
Colleen Renner, County Clerk
Publ., Thurs., Sept. 7 2023
