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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Chairman Tilden called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Present were Vice Chairman, Lee Livingston, Commissioners, Dossie Overfield, Jake Fulkerson, Lloyd Thiel, and Clerk Colleen Renner.
Leo Wolfson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Park County Clerk, Colleen Renner – RE: Approve & Sign Special Funding Contracts for FY2021 Budget
Clerk Renner reported that all contracts are available for signatures, two were not received in time to process for payment and will be processed in the next payout. Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to approve the signing of the contracts, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried.
Consent Items:
Approve-Minutes, Payroll and Vouchers
Commissioner Overfield made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items: minutes from July 21, bi-weekly payroll in the amount of $748,275.08 and elected payroll $90,824.00 both include insurance; vouchers; approve ad for Park County Library Board Position; approve and allow Chairman to Sign Memorandum of Understanding Between Wyoming Department of Health, Cloud Peak Counseling Center, and the Lion’s Fall Steak Fry 24-Hour Catering Permit; Board to sign Lease Agreement with Cody AA Group.
Commissioner Fulkerson seconded and the motion carried.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Allow Chairman to Sign Support or Oppose Proposal to Change the Name of Squaw Teats (in Southeastern Park County on Bureau of Land Management Land) to Crow Woman Butte
Matt O’Donnell, Research Assistant, U.S. Board of Geographic Names, Reston VA sent an email requesting this name change, after discussion Commissioner Thiel made a motion to not support the renaming and put our objections/comments on the form, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried.
Park County Engineer, Brian Edwards – RE: Public Hearing: Wyoming Fish & Game Department Sunlight Creek Stream Restoration Project Request to Amend Floodplain Permit #1-18
Chairman Tilden opened the public hearing.
Mr. Edwards reviewed the history of the Sunlight Creek project which began in 2018 (Resolution 2018-31). Phase one had problems with contractor, phase two corrected those issues and continued completing construction with design revisions that are being made as a result of changes in field conditions. After a brief discussion on the cost of this project which was estimated at $650,000 and is now over a three-million-dollar project, Chairman Tilden called for public comment, there being none Commissioner Livingston made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Overfield made a motion to approve the request allowing the proposed modifications to the project and extend the expiration date to August 3, 2021, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2020-41
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Presentation of Amended Small Waste Regulations
Mr. Dillivan presented the draft to the Board seeking approval to advertise the regulations and place the 45-day notice in the paper and on website for public comment. The advertisement will also state the date and time for the public hearing. Commissioner Thiel stated he felt regulations are already in place by DEQ and he does not see a reason to rewrite them or have any further public comment. On something that is already in place.
Commissioner Livingston wants to see the public comments, Commissioner Overfield feels the document has things that are unique to Park County that DEQ may not cover and Commissioner Fulkerson also would like to hear from the public and wants to advertise.
Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to advertise and move forward with the document, Commission Livingston seconded, Commissioner Thiel opposed, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2020-42
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Eubanks Simple Subdivision Final Plat Review – 262
Mr. Dillivan presented the Final Plat Review approving a two-lot simple subdivision consisting of one 6.98-acre lot and one 3.95-acre lot for residential use. The location of the subdivision is 6 Schneider Road. The property is located within one mile of a municipality, but no comments were received from the City of Cody. Also, no public comments were received.
Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to approve as presented, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2020-43
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Tophoj Minor Subdivision Final Plat Review- 36
Mr. Dillivan presented the Final Plat Review approving a three-lot subdivision consisting of one 3.47-acre lot, one 3.50-acre lot, and one 3.78-acre lot for residential use. The location is approximately 6.8 miles southeast of Powell.
Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to approve as presented, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2020-44
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Park County Sweetland Minor Subdivision Final Plat - 38
Mr. Dillivan presented the Final Plat requesting approval of a four-lot minor subdivision consisting of one 1.52-acre lot, two 1.50-acre lots for residential use and one 14.06 acre-lot for agricultural and/or residential use. The proposed subdivision is located one mile south of Powell city limits on Highway 295, The City of Powell is outlining steps should the developer apply to annex into Powell city limits. There was one public comment regarding traffic on the canal road.
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve as presented, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2020-45
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Alexander Minor Subdivision Final Plat Review - 39
Mr. Dillivan presented the Final Plat requesting approval of a two-lot minor subdivision consisting of one 4.0-acre lot and one 1.51-acre lot. The use intended for all lots is residential. The proposed subdivision will vacate and divide Lot 1 of Kasinger SS-86 (#2006-14) and is located 2.3 miles southeast of Ralston along County Lane 13.
Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to approve as presented, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2020-46
Chairman Tilden and the board had a brief discussion regarding the Beartooth Ranch.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Approve and Allow Chairman to Sign Park County Coronavirus Relief Grant Resolution and Certification Statement Awarded by the State Land Investment Board
Commissioners Fulkerson and Overfield presented the board with the narrative for costs the county has incurred due to COVID. The total request for application is $2.3 million which would come from the States $1.2 billion if approved. After a lengthy discussion some members of the board were not comfortable requesting 100% of wages being reimbursed. After discussion on how the break down of wages and monies being requested Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to reduce peace officers’ wages to 25%, detention to 50%, dispatchers to 20%, leave public health at 100% for front line workers, and add 10% for custodial, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2020-47
Park County Engineer, Brian Edwards – RE: Approval for a Park County Public Works Part-Time Assistant
Mr. Edwards came before the board to request hiring a part-time assistant to help with coverage during vacations or sick. After some discussion Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to approve the hiring of a temporary part time who will average 16 hours per week, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried.
Park County Nursing Manager, Bill Crampton – RE: Approval to Replace a Park County Public Health Personnel
Mr. Crampton reported this is a county paid position and is requesting to replace the position. Commissioner Thiel will abstain from voting. Commissioner Overfield stated ---- this is an independent office with only one person to cover. Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to allow the replacement, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Retirement Recognition William Pitt Park County Landfill Will Pitt’s Retirement Celebration– 38 years with Park County Landfill in the Lobby of the Park County Courthouse, outside of the Commissioner’s Meeting Room – Cake & Punch will be served.
Chairman Tilden presented Mr. Pitt with a framed photo and plague with dates of service.
Park County Assessor, Pat Meyer – RE: Approval on Setting Park County Mill Levies
Mr. Meyer presented the mill levies for Commissioner approval which is required by statute to be set on the first Monday in August. The Board is only presented the numbers and have no authority to adjust mill levies but can have the special districts come before them for questions. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve mill levy as presented, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, and motion carried.
Park County Landfill Office Manager, Sandie Morris – RE: Approve to Replace Park County Landfill Personnel
Ms. Morris is requesting the provisional operator that covers for several different aspects of job be replaced. This position works approximately 44 hours per month. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to allow the landfill to advertise for entry level operator, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel discussed the postponement of the Hazardous Waste Day in which the Landfill department works with Weed & Pest. Due to budget cuts Weed & Pest is not able to help this year and after discussion is cancelling the day Ms. Morris will advertise and encourage those with questions to contact the Landfill department.
On another note, Commissioner Overfield made a motion to accept the letter of retirement from Tim Waddell, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to re-write the job description and advertise for the position, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Boone Tidwell – RE: Update to the Peacefully Rally against Racism,
Sunday June 7, 2020 at the Cody City Park
Mr. Tidwell thanked everyone for their service and gave a brief update on the action’s volunteers used during the rally held in Cody city park. This group of citizens are like minded and have assets and resources to step up and protect this community. Mr. Flesher stated they are working close with Chief Baker and Sheriff Steward. This group of citizens is all engaged and ready to help law enforcement is the need arises. Chairman Tilden thanked them for the update.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Thiel made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Livingston seconded and the motion carried.
Joe Tilden, Chairman
Lee Livingston, Vice Chairman
Jake Fulkerson, Commissioner
Dossie Overfield, Commissioner
Lloyd Thiel, Commissioner
Attest:
Colleen Renner, County Clerk
Publ., Tues., Aug. 25, 2020
