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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Chairwoman Dossie Overfield called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Present were Vice Chairman, Scott Steward, Commissioners Lee Livingston, Scott Mangold, Lloyd Thiel and Clerk Colleen Renner.
Martin Kimmett led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Consent Items:
Approve-Minutes, Payroll and Vouchers
Chairwoman Overfield requested a contract for rules and regulations with Logan Simpson be added to the consent. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items with the addition: March 5 minutes; payroll in the amount of $479,636.08; vouchers; monthly Earnings & Collections Statements from Clerk, Clerk of District Court, and Sheriff; allow Chair to sign Renewed Lease for Public Defender’s Office. Commissioner Thiel seconded and the motion carried.
Payee Amount
360 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 263.82
A & I DISTRIBUTORS 408.45
ALDRICH’S - POWELL 28.70
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 39.73
AUTOZONE STORE 6278 110.99
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 5,650.43
BASIN MECHANICAL, INC. 1,114.46
BEAR CO., INC. 738.00
BEARTOOTH ELECTRIC COOP 29.14
BIG HORN PRECAST 1,680.50
BIG HORN REDI-MIX, INC. 4,550.00
BIG HORN RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 312.72
BIG HORN WATER 254.00
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 2,413.81
BIG VALLEY BEARING & SUPPLY, INC. 616.31
BIGHORN VALLEY HEALTH CENTER, INC. 94.00
BILLINGS PETERBILT INC 372.36
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 3,341.61
BLATT, TIMOTHY J. 400.00
BOMGAARS 382.14
BUDGET BLINDS 1,269.00
BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE
640.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - #064250 1,237.84
CARROLL, DEBRA 39.00
CBL SALT LAKE CITY 175.63
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 107.02
CENTURYLINK 2,697.11
CENTURYLINK BUSINES SERVICES 7.97
CHARM-TEX 713.40
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 390.92
CHOICE AVIATION, LLC 65.37
COCA COLA BOTTLING HIGH COUNTRY 16.00
CODY ACE HARDWARE 360.41
CODY ENTERPRISE 1,898.40
CODY, CITY OF 27,116.36
CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE COMPANIES, INC.
40,908.16
CRONK, BRENDA 84.59
CRUM ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 6.69
DARRAH, JOSEPH S. 696.80
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
345.15
ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSOCIATES 20,240.00
FASTENAL 69.82
FILENER CONSTRUCTION, INC. 94,117.49
FLOYD’S TRUCK CENTER 823.44
GALLS, LLC 403.25
GARAVAGLIA, PAUL 52.87
GARLAND LIGHT & POWER CO. 1,633.37
GETZ, MAKAYLA 36.18
GONZALEZ, RANEE L. 42.25
GRAINGER 8,203.12
GUERTIN, ANDREW 118.94
HORROCKS, MICHELLE 142.71
INTELLIPAY 341.00
IVERSON SANITATION 550.00
IWORQ 11,000.00
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 265.58
KEEGAN & KRISJANSONS, P.C. 231.00
KEELE SANITATION 2,202.50
KRONE LAW LLC 950.00
LEON UNIFORM COMPANY, INC. 276.50
LISAC’S TIRE BILLINGS 10,661.70
MASTER’S TOUCH, LLC 8,330.13
MEDICO - MART, INC 5,786.97
MEETEETSE, TOWN OF 129.20
MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL 250.21
MIDWEST CONNECT 1,825.00
MILES, SARAH N. 3,432.50
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. 3,163.92
MORRISON MAIERLE INC 1,923.91
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 549.76
MURDOCH OIL, INC. 35,621.26
MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME POWELL 181.86
NETWORK INNOVATIONS 2,592.00
NICHOLSON DIRT CONTRACTING 13,537.50
NORCO, INC. 204.78
OVERFIELD, DOSSIE 38.00
PARK COUNTY SHERIFF 10.00
PITNEY BOWES, INC. - A/R 91.29
POISON CREEK, INC 3,400.98
POWELL ACE HARDWARE, LLC 114.72
POWELL LOCK 215.00
POWELL TRIBUNE, INC. 3,261.64
POWELL WELDING AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY LLC
17.70
PRODUCTION MACHINE COMPANY 1,241.68
RDO EQUIPMENT CO. 425.46
RIMROCK TIRE CO - CODY 1,015.65
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 122.05
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 182.37
SABER PEST CONTROL 230.00
SAUCEDA, DAVE 104.52
SELBYS, INC. 448.04
SHREVE, DON 369.17
SMITH, TED 144.72
SMITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 1,200.00
STATE OF MONTANA 5,400.00
STONEHOUSE DATA SOLUTIONS, LLC 243.80
SWEET AUTOMOTIVE INC. 209.99
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 2,500.50
TORGERSON’S 2,676.23
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 3,577.00
TW ENTERPRISES, INC. 2,433.89
UW EXTENSION 722.63
VERIZON WIRELESS 50.04
VISA - #0037 - B. POLEY 150.96
VISA - #0045 - B. SKORIC 82.20
VISA - #0052 - P. MEYER 356.43
VISA - #0078 - COUNTY COMMISSSIONERS
3,356.85
VISA - #0250 - C. RENNER 933.23
VISA - #0359 - D. STEWARD 356.78
VISA - #0367 - J. HILL 81.50
VISA - #4079 - D. STEWARD 3,816.13
VISA - #4087 - M. CONNERS 1,798.30
VISA - #4103 - D. STEWARD 74.54
VISA - #4168 - B. EDWARDS 4,173.29
VISA - #4184 - T. KATTENHORN 2,820.43
VISA - #4192 - W. WOOD 908.18
VISA - #4820 - W.E. CRAMPTON 652.24
VISA - #4853 - D. STEWARD 2,318.96
VISA - #5449 - HOMELAND SECURITY 446.15
VISA - #5738 - T. BALL 295.00
WCTA 200.00
WEIMER, GEOFF 30.00
WOODWARD TRACTOR & RENTAL, INC 562.08
WPCI CONSULTANTS, INC. 117.00
WYOMING BEHAVIORAL INSTITUTE 15,172.00
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
221.21
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 196.70
WYOMING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIV
110.72
WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEM 562.50
WYOMING STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER 90,998.35
ZISKA, SARAH 418.08
TOTAL 493,124.59
Joy Hill, Planning & Zoning Director – RE: Public Hearing: Good SUP-227 Amendment
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Ms. Hill presented a packet of information requesting approval of an amendment to add a 4,800 square ft. storage building for fireworks storage. The property is located three miles southeast of Garland and located in GR-P zoning. Neighboring properties are residential and agricultural. There are currently 18 storage containers and 40 are allowed on the premises. Legal notices and agency referrals have been met with no public comments received. Ms. Hill stated that staff recommends approval with the twelve recommendations read into the record.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments.
Colin Simpson representing the Goods made some comments. Mr. Good was also present and had no comments.
Ms. Hill asked for clarification on the storage units of 40 or 20 with the prior resolution (2022-29) stating 40. Commissioner Thiel questioned are building permits required for each unit, Ms. Hill stated yes. Mr. Simpson stated there is a difference between finding and the resolution itself does not limit. The Board could choose to add conditions today.
There being no further public comments, Commissioner Thiel moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Mangold seconded, motion carried.
After discussion clarifying several of the recommendations, Commissioner Thiel moved to approve SUP-227 adding a condition 13 to clarify maximum storage of 40 units with all other conditions, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-11
Joy Hill, Planning & Zoning Director – RE: Public Hearing: Park Co. Fire District #2 Sunlight Fire Station Addition SUP-255
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Ms. Hill presented an application approval an application requesting approval of a site plan and the floor plan of the building, also submitted was an application letter and a decision memo from the USFS approving the addition on USFS lands. The addition is 640 square foot which includes a meeting room, restroom and shower, handicapped access, and storage space. The location is 24 miles northwest of Cody and un-zoned on USFS land. Legal notices and agency referrals have been met and no public comments received. Staff recommends approval with conditions read into the record.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments, there being none, Commissioner Livingston moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Mangold seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Mangold moved to approve with staff recommendations, Commissioner Steward seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-12
Joy Hill, Planning & Zoning Director – RE: Public Hearing: Christianson MS-78 Sketch Plan
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Ms. Cramer presented an application for approval requesting approval of sketch plan of a three-lot subdivision consisting of one 30.99-acre lot, and two 2.00-acre lots for agricultural and residential use. The property is in GR-P zoning and 2 miles northwest of Powell. Public notices and agency referrals have been met with no public comments received. Staff recommends approval with twelve conditions read into the record.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments, there being none, Commissioner Livingston moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Discussions on fencing, frontage for legal access and quality of water is unknown and wells shall be permitted.
Commissioner Thiel moved to approve with staff recommendations removing condition 5, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-13
Joy Hill, Planning & Zoning Director – RE: Public Hearing: Diamond Spear Pit SUP-256
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Ms. Cramer presented an application requesting approval of a large gravel mine which will include washing, screening, crushing and other processing of material produced on-site. The property is in GR-5 but will operate on the portion of property in GR-20. There are two mining operations in the general area which appear to be inactive. Legal notices and agency referrals have been met. Two public comments were received regarding dust, noise, and hours of operation. Staff recommends approval with 18 conditions which were read into the record.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments, Cleve Holloway, Bo Beck, Colin Simpson, and Brett Reed all made comments. There being no further comments, Commissioner Mangold moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to postpone a decision until April 2 at 1:15 p.m. Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried.
Joy Hill, Planning & Zoning Director – RE: Public Hearing: Millborn Seeds SUP-257
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing.
Ms. Cramer presented an application requesting approval of a seed cleaning and packaging facility which will operate on 7-acres of a 101.39-acre parcel in a 9,600-sq. ft. building. Legal notices and agency referrals have been met. Staff recommends approval with 9 conditions read into the record.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments, there being none, Commissioner Livingston moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel moved to approve as presented with staff conditions, Commissioner Steward seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-14
Bill Crampton, Public Health Nurse Manager – RE: COVID Vaccine
Mr. Crampton reported that CDC recommends those age 65 and older and 4 months out from a prior dose, to get another dose of the COVID vaccine. The cost is $12,000 whether we should purchase more or use the community partners who also offer these vaccines. After discussion the Board suggested public health not purchase and allow community partners to provide that service.
There will be a new MOU from the State that will allow our county grant nurse drive public health state car with the county covering insurance. Mr. Crampton stated that a grant for work force opportunities for nurses to take courses and help pay for nursing licenses for $42,240 will be presented for approval after Attorney Skoric has reviewed it.
Mr. Crampton stated he will be retiring on May 2, 2025, and one Board member may be requested to sit on interview panel when the time comes.
Commissioners – RE: Park County Travel Council Interview- John Parsons
Mr. Parsons spoke of his background and his continuing interest in serving on this board.
Commissioner Mangold stated all three applicants had strengths.
Commissioner Livingston moved to reappoint John Parsons, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioners – RE: Consider E-Poll Book
Mr. Odde presented an MOU to the Board requesting approval of an interagency agreement with the Secretary of States Office to utilize the state E-poll book system on statewide basis.
After a lengthy discussion on cost, connectivity, e-poll book, and ballots being cast in which Mr. Odde stated the e-poll book checks in a voter and the tabulator counts the ballots. Commissioner Mangold questioned the possibility of only using e-poll books in the large voting locations, which Mr. Odde stated could be possible and the estimated cost would be $38,500. Chairwoman Overfield clarified the cost of $60,000 not $600,000 as some have questioned her on that expense. Commissioner Thiel stated are we looking for a solution where there is no problem, Mr. Odde stated with the usage of e-poll books it would catch felons before they cast their ballot. Discussion on other counties in the state using e-poll books and it has proven to greatly enhance efficiency and reduce errors from paper pollbooks and reconciling number of voters.
Commissioner Mangold moved to approve the MOU with usage at Heart Mountain Hall, Cody Auditorium and Cody Rec Center, motion died for a lack of second. Mr. Odde thanked the board for their thoughtful consideration.
Lunch.
Reconvened at the Cody Auditorium
in Cody Auditorium ~
Brian Edwards, Park County Engineer, Public Works Department – RE: Release Retainage Funds to Filener Construction for Powell Shop
Mr. Edwards stated the maintenance shop at Powell landfill is completed and the advertisement to release the retainage funds has been met. Mr. Edwards recommends the release of retainage with interest.
Commissioner Livingston moved to approve, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Public Hearing: Land Use Plan
Chairwoman Overfield opened the public hearing stating the Land Use Plan was certified by the Planning & Zoning Commission on January 23, 2024. Those wishing to comment will have two minutes.
Eighty-six residents signed up and most made comments.
Chairwoman Overfield called for anyone else that would like to comment, there being none, Commissioner Mangold moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried.
Chairwoman Overfield stated there were three options for today, one was to certify the plan as presented by Planning & Zoning, delete an item from the plan and then certify or if the Board wishes to add anything to the plan it would need to go back to P&Z and the process begin again.
Commissioner Livingston, Thiel, Mangold, and Steward all made comments regarding the overlay districts and private property rights. All Board members thanked the public for all their participation and input.
Commissioner Mangold made a motion to certify the plan as certified from P&Z, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-15 (Note Adoption Draft: December 2023 was certified.)
Chairwoman Overfield stated moving forward with rules and regulations will complete the process and noted if adjustments need to be made, they can be done during the next phase.
Adjourn. Commissioner Managold moved to adjourn, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and the motion carried.
Dossie Overfield, Chairwoman
Scott Steward, Vice Chairman
Lee Livingston, Commissioner
Scott Mangold, Commissioner
Lloyd Thiel, Commissioner
Attest:
Colleen Renner, County Clerk
Publ., Tues., April 9, 2024
