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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Chairwoman Dossie Overfield called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Present were Commissioners Lee Livingston, Lloyd Thiel, Joe Tilden and Clerk Colleen Renner. Vice Chairman, Scott Mangold was absent.
Commissioner Livingston 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 and adding the Deaver Irrigation Assessment rolls to the consent items: minutes from July 5, 11 and 12, 2022; bi-weekly payroll in the amount of $424,932.72; vouchers; monthly earnings and collection statements for the Clerk, Clerk of District Court, and Sheriff; Allow Chairman to Sign Tax District Certification for West Park Hospital District; approve and sign TANF FFY 2022 Q3 Report; and Document for Part-Time Circuit Court Magistrate. Commissioner Tilden seconded and the motion carried.
Payee Amount
360 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 786.69
A & I DISTRIBUTORS 2,221.87
ALBERTSONS - SAFEWAY 12.97
ALLEN, PATRICK 83.09
AT&T MOBILITY 2,137.88
AUTOSHOP, INC. 1,087.86
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 302.53
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 9,295.90
BALL, TRAVIS 27.30
BEAR CO., INC. 5,013.14
BENNETT, M.D., THOMAS L. 4,489.60
BIG HORN COUNTY CORONER 1,000.00
BIG HORN RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 371.58
BIG HORN TREE & SHRUB CARE LLC 1,000.00
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 1,482.90
BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES 1,071.81
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 4,388.91
BLAIR’S MARKET 40.74
BLATT, TIMOTHY J. 400.00
BOMGAARS 1,379.93
BRADFORD SUPPLY CO. 70.00
BROWN, TYCEE JO 995.37
BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE 39.99
CAROLINA SOFTWARE 775.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - #064250 241.13
CBL SALT LAKE CITY 101.70
CENTURYLINK 2,665.21
CENTURYLINK BUSINES SERVICES 21.24
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 389.37
CHRISTIE, LOGAN 304.20
CLARION 27,983.00
CODY ACE HARDWARE 577.80
CODY ENTERPRISE 5,726.63
CODY PAINT & BODY, INC. 1,440.26
CODY WINNELSON CO. 173.51
CODY, CITY OF 2,276.20
CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE COMPANIES, INC.
21,618.97
COULTER CAR CARE CENTER 360.80
CRONK, BRENDA 14.04
CRUM ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 620.20
DE HAAN ELECTRONICS 48.64
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
254.12
EATON SALES & SERVICE, LLC 3,128.89
ECOLAB, INC. 586.28
EDISON LIGHTING SUPPLY 661.73
EICHELE, LARRY 91.26
ELECTION SYS & SOFTWARE, INC 32,196.85
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES 1,533.05
ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSOCIATES 8,852.00
FASTENAL 432.63
FLOYD’S TRUCK CENTER 458.15
GARLAND LIGHT & POWER CO. 850.02
GRAINGER 224.00
GROATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC 3,189.00
GUERTIN, ANDREW 86.17
HARRIS TRUCKING & CONST., INC. 15,393.60
HONNEN EQUIPMENT CO. 774.49
HUMDINGER EQUIPMENT, LTD. 2,095.41
INLAND TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE 229.40
ISCO INDUSTRIES, INC. 6,896.38
IVERSON SANITATION 50.00
IWORQ 13,000.00
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 211.48
KEELE SANITATION 5,476.96
KENCO SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY 469.55
LEON UNIFORM COMPANY, INC. 231.50
LOCAL GOVT. LIABILITY POOL 78,486.00
LOEPER, JESSICA 12,827.50
MAJESTIC LUBE, INC. 221.40
MARQUIS AWARDS & SPECIALTIES, INC 58.80
MASTER’S TOUCH, LLC 617.07
MATTHEW BENDER & CO., INC. 3,363.39
MCCARTY, REED, & EARHART, ATTYS L.C. 800.00
McINTOSH OIL, INC. 8,661.25
MEETEETSE, TOWN OF 124.20
MONTANA LIMESTONE COMPANY 3,236.60
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. 1,190.31
MOTOR PARTS, INC. 119.17
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 3,931.24
MURDOCH OIL, INC. 19,791.20
MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME POWELL 451.63
NAPA AUTO PARTS 63.52
NATIONAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION 914.39
NATRONA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE 250.00
NEMONT 46.32
NORCO, INC. 310.74
NORMONT EQUIPMENT CO 796.42
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICT 100.00
OFFICE SHOP, THE 721.78
ONLINE WEB SERVICE US, INC. 1,250.00
PARK COUNTY FAIR BOARD 50,857.00
PARK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD 904,789.00
PARK COUNTY MUSEUM BOARD 127,078.50
PARK COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
85,268.50
PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC. 1,350.00
PENWELL, STEVE 37.01
PILCH ENGINEERING INC., PC 17,893.53
POWELL ACE HARDWARE, LLC 477.00
POWELL LOCK 220.00
POWELL TRIBUNE, INC. 4,568.12
POWELL, CITY OF 6,373.89
PRODUCTION MACHINE COMPANY 707.17
RILEY, MALLORY B. 412.65
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INFO NETWORK 50.00
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 533.29
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 108.00
S&P BRAKE SUPPLY AND DRIVELINE SERVICES
402.72
SABER PEST CONTROL 230.00
SANOFI PASTEUR, INC 1,368.20
SAUCEDA, DAVE 243.36
SCHLATTMANN LAW OFFICE 845.00
SKORIC, BRYAN 60.84
SMITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 400.00
SODFATHER HYDROSEEDING 1,871.10
STERICYCLE 34.00
STINGLEY, TYLER 46.69
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 1,257.08
TAYLOR, SAMMY 1,050.00
TCT WEST, INC 8,260.61
TNT TRANSPORT AND DIESEL REPAIR 800.00
TORGERSON’S 80.50
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 1,332.59
TREVATHAN, SABRINA RDR 44.70
TRI STATE OIL RECLAIMERS 100.00
TRI STATE TRUCK & EQUIP, INC 117.84
TRIPLE L SALES 548.01
VARDIMAN, JEREMIAH 135.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 209.64
VERIZON WIRELESS 85.70
VILOS, BRANDEN S., ATTORNEY AT LAW, PC
1,915.00
VISA - #0037 - B. POLEY 86.70
VISA - #0045 - B. SKORIC 169.06
VISA - #0052 - P. MEYER 568.98
VISA - #0086 - W.E. CRAMPTON 1,118.69
VISA - #0235 - B. EDWARDS 240.38
VISA - #0250 - C. RENNER 8,002.10
VISA - #0268 - P. LINDENTHAL 0.80
VISA - #0359 - S. STEWARD 928.44
VISA - #0367 - J. HILL 631.19
VISA - #4079 - S. STEWARD 1,108.65
VISA - #4087 - M. CONNERS 348.90
VISA - #4103 - S. STEWARD 0.66
VISA - #4111 - S. STEWARD 144.65
VISA - #5258 - M. GARZA 370.00
VISA - #5449 - HOMELAND SECURITY 161.06
VISION WEST, INC. 164.00
W.A.R.M. PROPERTY INSURANCE POOL
227,117.06
WAL MART COMMUNITY/GEMB 327.46
WEBSTER, II, C.E., ATTORNEY LLC 2,300.00
WEIMER, GEOFF 489.81
WESTERN EMULSIONS INC 1,128.40
WHITE INK, LLC 390.00
WHITLOCK MOTORS 233.17
WOODWARD TRACTOR & RENTAL, INC 907.14
WPCI CONSULTANTS, INC. 117.00
WYOMING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASSN
23,821.00
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
153.93
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 160.00
WYOMING DEPT OF TRANS - MOTOR VEHICLES
2.00
WYOMING LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
2,171.00
WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE 180.00
WYOMING STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER 400.00
WYOMING WATER WORKS 298.00
YELLOWSTONE REGIONAL AIRPORT 972.00
TOTAL 1,836,118.28
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: United Pentecostal Church SUP-238
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing. Commissioner Tilden will recuse himself from voting as he owns property in this area.
Mr. Dillivan presented for approval a Special Use Permit, with site plan review to construct and operate a new 2,856 square-foot worship center, including classrooms, bathrooms, and a sanctuary on a 1.06-acre property, located in a GR-5 zoning district. The addition will complement the existing church building, which is a single-story with a basement. Legal notices and agency referrals have been completed and had no public comments, The State Fire Marshal’s Office still needs to review and provide approval for the plan.
Chairwoman Overfield questioned the discrepancy between the building’s 100-person capacity and the 16 available parking spaces. Mr. Dillivan stated the parking area is figured using the size of the building.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments. Frank Page, Morrison Maierle stated the plans are pending State Fire Marshall approval. DEQ has reviewed and approved the septic system, permit #2022-142 and the Church will obtain the building and right-of-way permits before proceeding.
There being no further comments, Commissioner Livingston made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Livingston moved to approve SUP-238 as presented with conditions, Commissioner Thiel seconded, after further discussion motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-68
Alyssa Riley, Business Development Specialist, AirMedCare Network – RE: Presentation on Services
Sarah Gordon presented the services that AirMedCare could provide the nationwide coverage for a home at $60 annually. Questions regarding how air flight is contacted, billing/payroll deduction, 911 structure and how the calls are rolled? were discussed. Chairwoman Overfield stated the Board would consult our insurance carrier and insurance committee before the board decides.
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: Cottonwood Homes Variance
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented to the Board an application for a variance to allow flexibility in utility standards, which needs approval before the application for a minor subdivision permit can be issued. Lot 1 is currently served by natural gas. Proposed Lots 2 and 3 do not have gas service stubbed to either lot line and applicant would like to serve lots 2 and 3 by propane. The property, owned by Julie Forconi, is located about three miles southwest of Powell in GR-P zoning. Legal notices and agency referrals are complete, and no public comments received. Lot 3 has an existing home and is currently utilizing propane.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments, Ms. Forconi stated this middle piece of the property is pasture and no reason to run gas to that lot. Cody Schatz, Engineering Associates stated there will be easements in place to run gas to the middle lot. Commissioner Thiel questioned the footage to the homesites. Chairwoman called for further comments from the public, there being none, Commissioner Tilden made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Tilden motioned to grant the variance to lots two and three as requested, Commissioner Livingston seconded for discussion. After discussion on the easements, the rules and boundary to the West were decided to be the developers’ responsibility, Chairwoman Overfield called for the question, notion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-69
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: Cottonwood Homes MS-67 Sketch Plan
Chairwoman opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented the application for a minor subdivision with proposed use, sketch plan and notice of intent to subdivide. Applicant is Julie Forconi requesting approval of a partial vacation and re-subdivision of Lot 1 of Herrington SS-210 into three lots, 7.48-acre, 5.68-acre and 1.33-acre respectively all for residential use. Located three miles southwest of Powell, in GR-P zoning with neighboring agricultural and residential lands. Legal notices and agency referrals have been completed except for several requirements to be placed on the final plat.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments, Cody Schatz, Engineering Associates stated Shoshone Irrigation approval was received. There being no further comments, Commissioner Tilde moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel moved to approve sketch plan with modification to conditions, Commissioner Livingston seconded, with amendment to remove conditions that have already been met, and modification to condition four, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-70
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Buck Creek Estates SIA/Final Plat
Mr. Dillivan presented the final plat application for Buck Creek Development LLC for a 23-lot subdivision with lot sizes varying from 4.03 to 8.29 acres designated for residential and possible agricultural use. The proposed subdivision is located centrally between Powell and Cody in GR-P zoning and surrounded by residential and mostly agricultural land. There have been no public comments since the preliminary plat. After discussions regarding the Subdivision Improvements Agreement (SIA) defining “timely”, which is stated as 18 months from recordation.
With no further discussions Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve as presented, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried. Commissioner Tilden made a motion to approve the final plat with “timely” as defined in the SIA, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-71
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: GraceLand MS-64 SIA/Final Plat
Mr. Dillivan presented the final plat application for GraceLand MS-64 as a five-lot subdivision consisting of one 3.93-acre lot, one 3.02-acre lot, one 6.95-acre lot, one 7.33-acre lot and one 7.12-acre lot, all for residential use. The property is located two miles South of Powell in GR-P zoning and neighboring land is a combination of residential and agricultural. No public comments have been received.
Commissioner Thiel, regarding the final plat, asked who approves modifications and revised conditions. Ms. Hill stated, if they are minor changes Planning & Zoning approves, and if something major comes up it will be brought back to the Board.
Commissioner Tilden moved to approve the SIA as presented, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Tilden moved to approve the final plat, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-72
Brian Edwards, Engineer, Public Works Department – RE: Joint ARPA Grant with City of Cody/Sewer Ponds
Mr. Edwards stated the City of Cody and Public Works have been working on expanding the sewer ponds and will be filing for a joint ARPA Grant, to move the project forward. The larger the match percentage committed for this competitive grant the greater the chance of moving the project forward. The facility is almost at capacity and will need expansion in the future. Mr. Edwards recommends the 26% match and 2 points earned for $1,040,000.
Commissioner Tilden motioned to approve the grant application with the 26% grant match for $1,040,000, Commissioner Thiel seconded, Commissioner Livingston opposed. Chairwoman Overfield voted in favor and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-73
Interviews for the following Boards:
Library Board Interview – Pat Stuart
Library Board Interview – Jolene Reekers
Library Board Interview – Gary Warner
Museum Board Interview – Francis (Fran) Scranton
Museum Board Interview – Karen Horner
Library Board Interview – Juanita Sapp
Brian Edwards, Engineer, Public Works Department – RE: Review Motor Grader Bids for Road & Bridge Division and Consider Purchase Options
Mr. Edwards presented recommendations for the bids received in June. Mr. Edwards recommends the John Deere purchase once the whole buy back picture is in place. Total cost of four motor graders from Honnen Equipment is $384,589.88.
Commissioner Thiel moved to accept recommendation as presented,
Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried.
RE: Review Wheel Loader Bids for Solid Waste Division and Consider Purchase Options
Mr. Edwards presented recommendations for the June bids that were received. Mr. Edwards recommends the purchase of the CAT 950M for $341,626.00.
Commissioner Livingston moved to purchase an articulating wheel loader for $341,626, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Interviews for the following Boards - continued:
Museum/Historical Preservation Board Interview – Wendy Cole
Historical Preservation Board Interview – Jerry Clark
Chairwoman Overfield stated the Library Board has 3 open positions, Museum has one, and Historical Preservation has one.
Commissioner Tilden made a motion to appoint Jolene Reeker to the Library Board, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to appoint Gary Warner from Meeteetse for the Library Board, Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Tilden made a motion to appoint Pat Stuart from Cody for the Library Board, Commissioner Livingston seconded, Commissioner Thiel opposed, Chairwoman Overfield voted aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Livingston motioned to appoint Fran Scranton to the Museum Board, motion dies for a lack of a seconded.
Commissioner Thiel motioned to appoint Karen Horner, Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel motioned to appoint Jerry Clark to the Historical Preservation Board, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Livingston moved to adjourn, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and the motion carried.
Absent
Dossie Overfield, Chairwoman
Scott Mangold, Vice Chairman
Lee Livingston, Commissioner
Lloyd Thiel, Commissioner
Joe Tilden, Commissioner
Attest:
Colleen Renner, County Clerk
Publ., Tues., Aug. 16, 2022
