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County minutes
Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Chairwoman Dossie Overfield called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Present were Vice Chairman, Lloyd Thiel, Commissioners Scott Mangold, Kelly Simone and Scott Steward and First Deputy County Clerk Hans Odde.
Commissioner Mangold led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Park County Commissioners
Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Mangold made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items. Minutes: 1/21/25 & 1/27/25; Payroll – elected officials $91,091.80 & regular bi-weekly $539,051.62; Vouchers - $720,327.22
Commissioner Simone seconded and the motion carried.
Payee Amount
911 INTERPRETERS, INC. 2.85
A & I DISTRIBUTORS 5,752.44
ALBERTSONS - SAFEWAY 519.81
AT&T MOBILITY 2,506.23
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NW WY 1,269.08
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 1,722.56
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 3,016.06
BLAKEMAN PROPANE, INC. 1,879.56
BOBCAT OF THE BIG HORN BASIN, LLC 122.05
BOMGAARS 2,314.79
BORDER STATES ELECTRIC 601.63
CARSON, KELLY 71.10
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 4,088.14
CENTURYLINK 1,100.25
CNA SURETY DIRECT BILL 100.00
COCA COLA BOTTLING HIGH COUNTRY 24.00
CODY ACE HARDWARE 867.33
CODY CLINIC 200.00
CODY ENTERPRISE 3,550.12
CODY, CITY OF 22,978.93
COMTECH 614.88
COWBOY LEGAL, LLC 105.00
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES 5,571.12
CRUM ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 316.51
DELL MARKETING L.P., C/O DELL USA L.P. 7,961.31
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
1,290.20
DOOR TECH LLC 412.50
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES 50,825.46
GALLS, LLC 622.35
GRAINGER 676.71
GROATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC 449,198.00
GROATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, RETAINAGE ACCT
1,689.53
GROATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, RETAINAGE ACCT
21,952.47
IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC 3,986.00
ISTATE TRUCK CENTERS 1,494.87
JOHNSON, KATIE 8.68
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 46.79
KENCO SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY 4,112.98
KMG COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION 355.00
LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 380.40
LISAC'S TIRE BILLINGS 1,771.94
LOGAN SIMPSON 11,268.00
LONG BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 140.00
LP ANDERSON DOWNTOWN 412.00
MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 617.15
MORRISON MAIERLE INC 13,601.25
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 660.00
MURDOCH OIL, INC. 14,938.90
MURDOCH'S RANCH & HOME POWELL 298.95
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICT 101.00
ODDE, HANS 47.66
OFFICE SHOP, THE 1,989.11
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS - CODY 763.58
OVERFIELD, DOSSIE 684.41
PICKETT, STEVEN 239.20
PITNEY BOWES, INC. - A/R 500.00
POISON CREEK, INC 1,787.19
POWELL ACE HARDWARE, LLC 229.84
POWELL LOCK 240.00
POWELL, CITY OF 5,882.95
RDO EQUIPMENT CO. 963.76
RIMROCK TIRE CO - CODY 28.36
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 1,546.81
ROVENNA SIGNS & DESIGN 4,957.60
SABER PEST CONTROL 50.00
SMITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 800.00
STAPLES INC. 562.22
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 2,019.67
TCT WEST, INC 9,015.35
TERRA GIS 5,683.00
THOMPSON REUTERS - WEST 998.70
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 3,254.06
TRAVELERS 325.00
TRI STATE TRUCK & EQUIP, INC 1,273.67
TW ENTERPRISES, INC. 231.67
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1,650.00
UPS STORE, THE 17.51
WACERS 200.00
WAL MART COMMUNITY/GEMB 919.04
WHITLOCK MOTORS 191.52
WILDER PERFORMANCE LLC 61.75
WILLIAMS & SONS, LLC 4,477.02
WOODWARD TRACTOR & RENTAL, INC 286.28
WYOMING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASSN
625.00
WYOMING DEP. OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
9,485.71
WYOMING DEPT OF AGRICULTURE* 80.00
WYOMING FIRE SAFETY, LC. 520.00
WYOMING GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM
3,056.52
YATES, LORI 7.28
YOUTH CLUBS OF PARK COUNTY 6,250.00
ZAC'S TOWING 308.90
TOTAL 720,327.22
Park County Commissioners
Re: Development Standards and Regulations Update
Chairwoman Overfield explained that this will become a regular agenda item every few weeks to keep the public up to date on the progress of the regulations update and to provide accurate information.
The Round 1 public hearing was held, and public comments have been closed and tabled any action. The comments from Round 1 and the open houses will be compiled and reviewed. In Round 2 there will be further area meetings at the end of February to compile all of the information and provide that to the specific planning areas to get their feedback at the end of March.
Chairwoman Overfield offered clarification regarding the consultants, Logan Simpson who are not from Colorado as was stated multiple times. They are in fact a Utah based company with the project lead being a Cheyenne Wyoming resident and the other two planners do live in Utah. The lead attorney specializes in planning and is licensed to practice in the State of Wyoming.
Chairwoman Overfield further explained that the consultant selection was guided by the County’s Procurement Policy due to the cost. A request for proposals was published and three consultants submitted. One applicant was the company who completed the Land Use Plan in 2024, another from Teton County who had an insignificant amount of relevant regulation development experience and the third was Logan Simpson who was chosen through the procurement process and has worked on multiple other Wyoming county rules and regulations.
Chairwoman Overfield had one last reminder to the public to watch for legal notices that advertise when and where meetings and open houses are going to take place.
Powell Clarks Fork Conservation District
Re: Annual Update / Funding Assistance for Small Acreage Workshop
New District Manager, Shannon Darrough provided the annual update to the commissioners regarding district activities such as cooperation with the Cody Conservation District, long range planning, tree sales and the small acreage workshop. Ms. Darrough noted that the small acreage workshop will be held in Cody this year and will hopefully alternate between Cody and Powell in future years. This is a well-attended and valuable opportunity for owners of small acreages to learn more about how to manage their land from an agriculture standpoint. Ms. Darrough requested $1,000 in financial assistance from the Commissioners to help offset a portion of the approximately $5,700 in total cost.
Commissioner Thiel spoke highly of the workshop and made a motion to grant the Powell Clark’s Fork Conservation District $1,000 for the small acreage workshop. Commissioner Mangold seconded and the motion carried.
Hoyt & Carrie Satterwhite
Re: Managing Partner Request regarding the Stock Car Races
The Satterwhite’s presented the commissioners with a brief history of stock car racing in Park County and their desire to bring the sport back. They have potentially identified a suitable location for a track that is on Bureau of Reclamation (BoR) land north of the intersection of Lane 9 and Road 14. Because the property is controlled by BoR there would need to be a managing partner that is a governmental entity to act as a middleman and manage a lease. BoR has concerns about potential noise and environmental impacts. It appears that there would need to be a contract between BoR and Park County and a secondary contract between the County and Satterwhite’s for management of the land and events. Chairwoman Overfield stated that P&Z should also be consulted as an SUP will likely be required. The commissioners generally expressed support and asked the Satterwhite’s to gather more information and schedule another meeting.
Jenny Cramer, Park County Planning & Zoning
Re: Public Hearing: Review of Old Faithful RV Park Site Plan Amendment
Ms. Cramer presented a request from owner Spencer McBurney to clarify or amend Condition #5 of Park County Board of County Commissioners’ Resolution 2023-22. Specifically, the applicant requests that the restriction for construction activities only apply to outdoor construction (prohibited from November 15th through April 30th each year) and not to inside construction to complete the interior work on various buildings being constructed.
Wapiti area resident Kim Burgin testified online that there have been more vehicles at the job site than are permitted and that there doesn’t seem to be anyone monitoring the activity there. She is not in favor of amending the resolution.
Chairwoman Overfield asked for further comment and hearing none, Commissioner Mangold made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Thiel seconded and the motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel asked staff if there is a restriction on when the business can operate, and Ms. Cramer stated that they are restricted from operating in the winter months. Mr. McBurney’s counsel Marc Thompson asked if they would have to request this same amendment every year to be able to do indoor work and they will. Other items discussed were the 100-foot setback of the fence near the river, the septic system, would a 6,000 square foot home being built in the same area have the same restrictions and parking on BLM land.
Commissioner Thiel made a motion to approve the requested site plan amendment to allow indoor-only construction activities on the property before April 30, 2025. Commissioner Simone seconded and offered a friendly amendment to allow more than two vehicles at a time on the property during this time. Commissioner Thiel accepted the amendment, and the motion carried. Resolution #2025-06
10:30 a.m. Park County Commissioners
Re: Decision on FFA Service Project request
Clerk Renner presented a request from the Buffalo Bill Chapter of the FFA to build and place a park bench and planter on the courthouse grounds.
Commissioner Simone made a motion to approve the project and work with the Buildings and Grounds supervisor for a location. Commissioner Mangold seconded and the motion carried.
10:40 a.m. Executive Session Pursuant W.S. § 16-4-405 (a) (ix)
Commissioner Mangold made a motion to enter into executive session. Commissioner Simone seconded and the motion carried.
No decisions were made in or as a result of the executive session.
Park County Commissioners – Daniel Michael
Re: Interview for State Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board
Prior to the interview Chairwoman Overfield attempted to dispel a social media rumor that the commissioners had appropriated six million dollars for the proposed shooting complex. She explained that was not in any way true.
The commissioners interviewed Mr. Michael for the Joint Powers Board and will decide on all appointees at a later date.
Brian Edwards, Park County Engineer
Re: Request for a Partial Release of Retainage Funds on Behalf of Groathouse Construction for the Courthouse HVAC Replacement Project
Mr. Edwards explained that most of the work on the courthouse HVAC project is complete and a portion of the retainage funds should be released as requested through subcontractor’s requests to release as submitted from the prime contractor Groathouse Construction. The requested release of $276,447 would leave $82,462 still in the retainage account until the remaining work is complete in about two months.
Commissioner Mangold made a motion to approve the retainage release of $276,447 to Groathouse Construction for the Courthouse HVAC project. Commissioner Thiel seconded and the motion carried.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Mangold moved to adjourn, Commissioner Simone seconded, and the motion carried.
Dossie Overfield, Chairwoman
Lloyd Thiel, Vice Chairman
Scott Mangold, Commissioner
Kelly Simone, Commissioner
Scott Steward, Commissioner
Attest:
Hans Odde
1st Deputy County Clerk
Publ., Tues., Feb. 25, 2025
