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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Chairwoman Dossie Overfield called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Present were Vice Chairman, Scott Mangold, Commissioners Lloyd Thiel, Joe Tilden and Lee Livingston (via zoom), and Clerk Colleen Renner.
Travis Ball led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Items:
Approve-Minutes, Payroll and Vouchers
Commissioner Thiel asked to pull the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement for City of Cody, City of Powell, Town of Meeteetse, and Keele Sanitation for discussion.
Commissioner Mangold moved to approve the consent agenda as modified with the following items: minutes from June 7, 2022; bi-weekly payroll in the amount of $450,748.21; vouchers; monthly earnings and collection statements for the Clerk, Clerk of District Court, and Sheriff; renewed lease agreement for Public Defender’s Office; TANF FFY 2023 Final Application; lease agreement for Ragain & Clark, PC; lease for Wendy Morris - Healthy Park Co; nursing/MCH Contract; PH Emergency Preparedness Contract. Commissioner Tilden seconded and the motion carried.
After discussion on the solid waste disposal agreements for City of Cody, City of Powell, Town of Meeteetse and Keele Sanitation, Commissioner Mangold moved to approve with County Attorney Bryan Skoric’s approval. Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried.
Payee Amount
360 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 1,282.23
A & I DISTRIBUTORS 2,086.16
ALBERTSONS - SAFEWAY 229.15
ALLEN, PATRICK 85.00
AT&T MOBILITY 1,009.39
AUS, REBECCA R 450.00
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 137.34
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 187.50
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 7,653.67
BASIN MECHANICAL, INC. 3,775.00
BEARTOOTH ELECTRIC COOP 57.54
BIG HORN CINEMAS, INC 800.00
BIG HORN RADIO NETWORK 306.00
BIG HORN REDI-MIX, INC. 4,885.22
BIG HORN RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 370.99
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 4,122.39
BIG SKY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 1,245.00
BIG VALLEY BEARING & SUPPLY, INC. 538.11
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 6,452.42
BLAIR’S MARKET 35.94
BLAKEMAN PROPANE, INC. 910.46
BLATT, TIMOTHY J. 400.00
BOB BARKER COMPANY 183.40
BOMGAARS 1,269.79
BONINE, DUNCAN 99.57
BOONE’S MACHINE SHOP 23.40
BRANDON-WINTERMOTE, KIMBERLY 90.21
BROWN, TYCEE JO 568.31
BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE 16.00
BURNS, MICHELLE M., ATTY AT LAW 3,837.50
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - #064250 603.65
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 6,356.17
CENTURYLINK 2,417.64
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 323.03
CHOICE AVIATION, LLC 218.46
CHRISTIE, LOGAN 334.62
CIVIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. 179.95
CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT - JURY FEES 2,769.60
CODY ACE HARDWARE 319.29
CODY ENTERPRISE 4,036.75
CODY REGIONAL HEALTH 48,261.93
CODY, CITY OF 429.83
CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE COMPANIES, INC.
21,618.97
CRUM ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 288.60
D&G ELECTRIC, LLC 75.00
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
44,456.34
DIESEL LAPTOPS LLC 2,426.00
DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC 5,563.66
ELECTION SYS & SOFTWARE, INC 27,260.00
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES 12,701.99
FASTENAL 62.84
FERGUSON, BOB 95.48
FLOYD’S TRUCK CENTER 3,026.02
FORESTRY SUPPLIERS, INC 210.46
GALLS, LLC 14.55
GARLAND LIGHT & POWER CO. 1,032.57
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS 292.71
GOODYEAR PRINTING 970.00
GRADIENT MOUNTAIN SPORTS 6,583.10
GRAINGER 73.60
GRAPHITE PENCIL COMPANY 132.28
GREENWOOD MAPPING, INC. 630.00
GROATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC 26,698.72
HARRIS TRUCKING & CONST., INC. 430,673.25
HOLDER, BOBBIE JO 114.08
HONNEN EQUIPMENT CO. 611,551.80
IVERSON SANITATION 50.00
JACKSON, TYLER 50.75
JONES, RICHARD B 103.08
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 712.11
KEELE SANITATION 2,815.00
LEON UNIFORM COMPANY, INC. 288.00
McINTOSH OIL, INC. 8,237.65
MCMASTER-CARR 130.34
MEETEETSE, TOWN OF 124.20
METTLER-TOLEDO, LLC. 4,548.60
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. 2,713.37
MORRISON MAIERLE INC 5,000.00
MOTOR PARTS, INC. 597.96
MOTOR POWER EQUIPMENT 851.28
Mountain States Lithographing 151.14
MOUNTAIN WEST COMPUTER 36.75
MURDOCH OIL, INC. 13,282.10
MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME POWELL 86.98
NAPA AUTO PARTS 116.81
NETWORK INNOVATIONS 2,274.00
NEVILLE, MICHAEL 450.00
NEWEGG BUSINESS, INC. 29.97
NORCO, INC. 122.56
OFFICE SHOP, THE 99.17
OVERFIELD, DOSSIE 132.21
PARK COUNTY TREASURER 463,743.07
PILCH ENGINEERING INC., PC 6,562.53
POLEY, BARBARA 226.40
POLLEN LANDSCAPES 18,714.00
POWELL ACE HARDWARE, LLC 203.31
POWELL TRIBUNE, INC. 4,147.37
POWELL WELDING AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY LLC
346.95
PRODUCTION MACHINE COMPANY 47.51
QUILL CORPORATION 102.99
RENO COLLISION CENTER, INC 3,860.12
RILEY, MALLORY B. 457.47
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 617.07
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 62.00
ROSELLI CLEANING SERVICES, LLC 2,300.00
ROTECH HEALTHCARE INC 15.00
S&P BRAKE SUPPLY AND DRIVELINE SERVICES
1,581.87
SABER PEST CONTROL 230.00
SANOFI PASTEUR, INC 1,596.04
SAUCEDA, DAVE 243.36
SCHLATTMANN LAW OFFICE 1,880.00
SEARLE, KEITH 200.18
SMITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 400.00
SPIERING, EUGENE 86.12
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 4,155.66
TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL,LLC 897.50
THOMPSON REUTERS - WEST 897.12
TRI STATE TRUCK & EQUIP, INC 153,019.41
TRIPLE L SALES 190.25
TRUENORTH STEEL 2,143.50
UNIVERSITY OF WY - ADMIN BUSINESS OFFICE
15,989.50
UPS STORE, THE 14.64
UW EXTENSION 696.86
VARDIMAN, JEREMIAH 257.95
VERIZON WIRELESS 50.08
VISA - #0037 - B. POLEY 574.70
VISA - #0045 - B. SKORIC 514.02
VISA - #0052 - P. MEYER 730.00
VISA - #0078 - L. LIVINGSTON 2,634.06
VISA - #0086 - W.E. CRAMPTON 2,895.89
VISA - #0235 - B. EDWARDS 108.38
VISA - #0250 - C. RENNER 3,302.66
VISA - #0268 - P. LINDENTHAL 443.35
VISA - #0359 - S. STEWARD 1,158.65
VISA - #0367 - J. HILL 551.52
VISA - #4079 - S. STEWARD 4,979.16
VISA - #4087 - M. CONNERS 8,966.25
VISA - #4103 - S. STEWARD 1,239.67
VISA - #4111 - S. STEWARD 437.28
VISA - #5258 - M. GARZA 323.94
VISA - #5449 - HOMELAND SECURITY 792.64
VISA - #5738 - T. BALL 1,493.20
VISION WEST, INC. 392.00
WAL MART COMMUNITY/GEMB 598.66
WESTERN OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC 35.00
WILD WEST CONSTRUCTION 68,527.72
WOODWARD TRACTOR & RENTAL, INC 955.75
WPCI CONSULTANTS, INC. 234.00
WYOMING BEHAVIORAL INSTITUTE 3,138.00
WYOMING COUNTY ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION
290.00
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 162.56
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/PBL HLTH LB
21.00
WYOMING STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER 400.00
WYOMING WATER WORKS 269.00
WYSE, SABINA 58.50
TOTAL 2,141,078.05
Brian Edwards, Engineer – RE: Bid opening for (1) 2023 Wheel Loader for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department
Clerk Renner stated three bids were received. Mr. Edwards opened the following:
• Tristate – Billings, MT – Volvo L10H - $398,180.00 with trade and options the total purchase price is $404,409.00
• Honnen Equipment – Mills, WY – John Deere - $347,487.09 with trade and no options the total purchase price is $313,687.09
• T&E – Worland, WY – Caterpillar 9 50 M - $348,578.00 with trade and options the total purchase price is $369,256.00.
Mr. Edwards will return with recommendations and decision after budget approval on July 12.
Commissioners – RE: WY FLAP 6WX(1) Highway Easement Deed
Mr. McDonald stated the deed establishes an additional easement and Attorney Skoric has reviewed. Commissioner Tilden moved to approve, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioners – RE: Land Use Plan Update with Clarion Associates
Ms. Darcie White stated they are wrapping up phases two and three with the tough questions coming and still on track. There will be two more meetings with communities and a June 27 Zoom meeting. The timeline, framework, values, overall vision, rural landscapes, resources, heritage, culture and sense of community, private land use goals, infrastructure, public services, economic development, workforce, home-grown businesses and industries, agriculture, historic preservation, sense of community are among the topics that came out of the survey.
There was a lot of discussion on the length of time the process takes and possibly speeding it up and the steps that go with rewriting the rules and regulations. With the first three phases almost complete, the questions will become more complicated.
Hans Odde, Deputy Clerk – RE: Public Hearing: Renewal of all Park County Liquor Licenses
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing for consideration of the 2022-23 term for liquor licenses.
Ms. Smith, Second Deputy Clerk stated there are 21 full retail licenses, four malt beverage and one satellite up for renewal. All entities have paid in full and are in good standing with the state except for UXU Ranch which is waiting on Forest Service approval.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comment. There being none, Commissioner Tilden move to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel move to approve renewal as provided except for UXU Ranch, Commissioner Tilden, seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Mangold moved to park UXU Ranch pending approval from the Forest Service, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: DePierro Variance
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented the request from John G. DePierro for a variance from the requirement the conventional subdivision in a GR-5 zoning district average 5 acres per housing unit. If approved, it would divide a 9.49-acre parcel into one 6.49- acre lot and one 3.00-acre lot. The lot is one mile southwest of Cody. Municipal review has been requested; a response has not been received. Notices and agency referrals have been met and one public comment in opposition was received. The property taxes are delinquent.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments. The applicant stated when he purchased the property, he was told it was 10 acres. John & Louise Brouilette oppose the variance and are directly west of the property.
There being no further comments, Commissioner Thiel moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Tilden made a motion to deny the variance, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel told the applicant that if there is documentation stating the property was 10 acres, there could be a different opinion. RESOLUTION 2022-55
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: Bighorn Estates MS-47 Sketch Plan
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented the sketch plan for owners Tod & Aida Polson requesting approval of a three-lot minor subdivision consisting of one 2.03-acre lot, one 7.28-acre lot and one 28.09-acre lot for residential use. Located 1.8 miles southeast of Powell, the surrounding land is a mixture of residential and agricultural with a commercial trailer park to the west. Notices and agency referrals have been met. One comment was received expressing concerns with irrigation, building site management and water service. Northwest Rural Water has put in 4 caps, which was done in violation of the regulations. A subdivision improvements agreement will be reviewed before final plat.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments. There being none, Commissioner Tilden moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Mangold seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Tilden moved to approve the sketch plan with conditions and corrections, Commissioner Mangold seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-56
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: Rock Creek Ranch SUP-237
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented the special use permit for a proposed use that will entail equine trainings, clinics, shows and competitions in an existing 22,907 sq. ft. indoor riding arena and an existing 14,400 sq. ft. outdoor riding arena. The parcel is located at 142 Road 8RA approximately 4 miles west of Clark and owned by Rock Creek Ranch. Neighboring lands are a mixture of public, residential, BLM and Forest Service. Notices and agency referrals have been met.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments. Commissioner Tilden noted that when first approved in 2018, it was not going to be used for commercial purposes; he questioned what changed. Ms. Judith Jefferis stated with the community mushrooming in the last five years and the price of gas, this is a good place for weekend fun. There being no further comments, Commissioner Thiel made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Mangold seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel moved to approve the SUP as presented, Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-57
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: Gillett South MS-65 Sketch Plan
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented the sketch plan for a three-lot subdivision consisting of two 9-acre lots and one 10-acre lot, located in GR-P approximately two miles south of Powell on vacant irrigated cropland. Notices and agency referrals have been met; no public comments received. A subdivision improvements agreement and homeowners’ association agreement will be required. Public works will require road improvements and maintenance following their standards and including lot owners of GraceLand MS-64. With approval of the sketch plan and conditions being met the applicants may proceed to final plat.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments, there being none, Commissioner Tilden moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Mangold made a motion to approve the Gillett South sketch plan Commissioner Tilden added with conditions, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-58
Evadina Sloate, Program Analyst, Welcome Home Wyoming Program – RE: Program Overview and Highlights
Greg Hancock presented the purpose of the Program is to offer qualified home buyers with financing and down payment assistance. Other than executing a resolution, no cost or further action is required of Park County to make the Program available. Chairwoman Overfield recommend the Board look through the resolution and take into consideration at their July 5 meeting. Ms. Sloate stated if questions arise to let them know if they can help in any way.
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: Leonhardt Variance
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented the request for owners Tim and Gina Leonhardt for a variance from the requirement for public water and sewer to serve a residential housing development in a R-H zoning district. The development will consist of 8 units each 756 sq. ft. in size. The property is 0.5 miles southeast of the Cody airport and currently has an existing residence and guest house. The development will be located on a part of the property where a canal irrigation lateral is present. Public notices and agency referrals have been met. The City of Cody states the property is eligible for annexation. No public comments have been received specific to the variance, but several letters are in opposition of the proposed use.
After lengthy discussions, Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments. Attorney Jalie Meinecke gave a brief schedule of steps her clients have proposed. Mr. Al Guilmain and Planning Director Joy Hill also made comments.
Discussions were held on non-conforming use, septic or central sewer and water system, and possibly going to city services since Northwest Rural Water cannot serve a multi-family use.
With no more comments from the public, Commissioner Thiel motioned to close the public hearing, Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried. The consensus was to postpone a decision until further questions can be answered. Ms. Hill requested the Board re-open the public hearing for more consideration. Commissioner Mangold moved to reopen the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and the motion carried. Commissioner Tilden made a motion to continue to July 12 at 10 a.m., Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning – RE: Public Hearing: Leonhardt SUP-234
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Chairwoman Overfield stated that due to needing more information on the variance request, the SUP will be postponed until July 12 at 11 a.m. Commissioner Tilden made the motion to continue the hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioners – RE: Board Reappointments
Receiving no new applications Commissioner Tilden made a motion to reappoint Nicholle Gerharter and Rebekah Burns to the Museum Board, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Accepting waste from out of state
Mr. Ball and Mr. Edwards updated the board on findings with Keele and Montana officials regarding the waste from Cooke City, MT. The charge would be $74 a ton and can be accommodated at the Cody landfill. At this time Public Works is unfamiliar with the details and will learn more about what is needed at a meeting. Red Lodge has a community foundation that will help get flood waste to Billings.
Preliminary Park County Budget Fiscal Year 2022-23 - continued
Land and environment, along with special funding were discussed and recommendations made.
Discussions were also held on increasing wages for the sheriff’s office and adding the increase to the Library and Museum budgets. At this time the Board is good with the budget and the Clerk will update after warrants are paid.
Chairwoman Overfield next brought up adding a dispatch position. Commissioner Tilden moved to increase dispatch by one, Commissioner Thiel seconded for discussion, motion carried.
Chairwoman Overfield requested a motion to advertise for the youth service position and move Mr. Logan Christie to coordinator. Commissioner Thiel moved to approve, Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried.
WANRack Broadband sent information and at this time the board is not interested in pursuing.
Chairwoman Overfield stated a decision is needed on Healthy Is contract renewal. After discussion Commissioner Tilden motioned to not renew the contract with Health Is, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried. Commissioner Tilden requested that the Board readdress the health incentive after approving the budget, Commissioner Mangold seconded, Commissioner Livingston opposed, motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel moved to put actual figures from the proposal presented for the sheriff and dispatch to see the final numbers, Commissioner Tilden seconded, motion carried.
Adjourn
Commissioner Tilden moved to adjourn, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and the motion carried.
Dossie Overfield, Chairwoman
Scott Mangold, Vice Chairman
Lee Livingston, Commissioner
Lloyd Thiel, Commissioner
Joe Tilden, Commissioner
Attest:
Colleen Renner, County Clerk
Publ., Thurs., July 14, 2022
