County minutes Feb. 16, 2021

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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Chairman Livingston called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Present were Vice Chairman, Dossie Overfield, Commissioners, Scott Mangold, Lloyd Thiel, Joe Tilden and Clerk Colleen Renner.
Susan Kohn led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Items:
Approve-Minutes, Payroll and Vouchers
Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items: minutes from February 2 and 9, bi-weekly payroll in the amount of $396,279.88 and Elected monthly $90,779.37; vouchers; monthly earnings and collection statements for the Clerk, Clerk of District Court, and Sheriff; Ad for Park County Museum Board; and Memorandum of Understanding between Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division and Park County – Bill Crampton, Public Health Nursing Manager. Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried.
Carver Florek & James CPA’s, Jason Lund, CPA – RE: Park County Audit
Mr. Lund presented the audit report to the commissioners. There were no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. In closing Mr. Lund stated the help and cooperation in Park County is great and everyone takes their job seriously.
Executive Session.
Commissioner Tilden made a motion to enter executive session pursuant to W.S. § 16-4-405 (a) (ix), Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Tilden moved to exit from executive session, Commissioner Mangold seconded, and the motion carried. No decisions were made in or as a result of the executive session.
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Public Hearing: Straw Igloo Minor Subdivision Sketch Plan Review - 46
Mr. Dillivan presented the sketch plan review requesting approval of a four-lot minor subdivision consisting of 1-1.56-acre lot, 2-1.06 acre lots and 1-1.32-acre lot located in residential ½ acre zoning district. The location is on County Lane 9 less than 250 feet from Powell city limits. Notices and agency referrals have been met. Public comment was received via phone concerning t access to the new lots. Staff recommends upon approval that easements, the level of lead detected in the well water, engineered small wastewater systems because of seasonal high groundwater, on-site wells be permitted, and all be identified on the final plat.
Chairman Livingston called for public comment, Scott Lewis, Project Engineer commented on the access to the subdivision and there are no recorded easements. With no further discussion Commissioner Tilden made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve as presented, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2021-07
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Cramer Minor Subdivision Final Plat Review - 44
Mr. Dillivan presented the final plat and stated that all final plat submission requirements have been met. Game & Fish was unable to locate any raptor activity in the area after receiving a comment regarding raptors. With no further discussion Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve the final plat, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2021-08
Cody Schatz, Engineering Associates commented on the length of time it is taking to get new subdivisions through the process. Commissioner Livingston stated it is on our radar.
Park County Library Director, Karen Horner – RE: Update on the Park County Libraries
Library Board Chairman Pat Stuart gave an update on the library system in Park County and how they perceive the future of libraries.
Ms. Horner updated the board on the progress with job title positions and wages, personnel policy manual, interest rate on state monies, and how fortunate Park County is to have their libraries open, still offering curb side and quarantining books.
Park County Planning & Zoning Director, Joy Hill – RE: Approve and Allow Chairman to Sign Winchester Major Subdivision Phase IV & V Improvement Agreement, Flying O Major Subdivision – 42, and Sandstone Ridge Major Subdivision - 43
Ms. Hill stated Attorney Skoric and Engineer Edwards have both reviewed the agreement and approved. Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve and allow the chair to sign the Winchester Agreement, Commissioner Mangold seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Overfield made a motion to approve the Flying O and allow chair to sign, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Overfield made a motion to approve the Sandstone Ridge as presented and allow chair to sign, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Approve to Allow Chair to Sign at the Closing of the Clark Land Purchase
Chairman Livingston stated the contract has been executed and the county is in the process of having a title search done. Commissioner Tilden made a motion to allow the chairman to sign at closing if all looks good, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Park County Buildings & Grounds/Event Superintendent, Mike Garza – RE:
Approve Replacing Park County Building & Grounds Staff – After discussion on placement Commission Thiel moved to approve replacing one full time maintenance and one full and one part time custodian, Commissioner Mangold seconded, and motion carried.
Approve Legacy Lease Agreement Changes – After discussion regarding the termination clause in the agreement no action will be taken and the lease renewal for March will remain the same with the increase like any other tenant.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Final Review of the Community Charitable Relief Program Applicants
Organizations that were not approved during the February 2nd awards were asked to submit further explanation.
American Legion Post 26 asking $2,500 for emergency assistance for veterans, Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve, Commissioner Mangold seconded, and motion carried.
Powell Legion American baseball – buy, soap dispensers, Plexiglas for the food counter and an additional van for transportation, requested amount is $23,090. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to approve, Commissioner Mangold seconded, and motion carried.
Youth Clubs of Park County – $17,675.00 for lost revenue due to the shutdown of three months, Commissioner Overfield made a motion to approve, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Yellowstone Quake – $8,000 to purchase new equipment, Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Cody Evangelical Church – Cowboy Church – profit and loss amount down by $11,473 in donations. Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve, Commissioner Mangold seconded, and motion carried.
Cody Community Theatre this request was denied.
Soroptimist International - $2,500 in loss of donations/fund raising, Commissioner Thiel made a motion to approve, Commissioner Tilden seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Overfield made a motion to approve all applications that were discussed, and amount approved from February 2 and today, February 16 and allow the chair to sign the final paperwork, Commissioner Tilden seconded, and motion carried.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Tilden made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and the motion carried.
Lee Livingston, Chairman
Dossie Overfield, Vice Chairman
Scott Mangold, Commissioner
Lloyd Thiel, Commissioner
Joe Tilden, Commissioner
Attest:
Colleen Renner, County Clerk
Publ., Tues., March 9, 2021

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