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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Chairman Tilden called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Present were Vice Chairman, Lee Livingston, Commissioners, Dossie Overfield, Jake Fulkerson, Lloyd Thiel, and Clerk Colleen Renner.
Commissioner Livingston led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Items:
Approve-Minutes, Payroll and Vouchers & Other Items
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items: minutes from April 7; bi-weekly payroll in the amount of $583,226.25; vouchers; monthly earnings and collection statements for the Clerk, Clerk of District Court, and Sheriff; second quarter FYY 2019-20 TANF; and approval to retain the current auditors, Carver Florek & James, CPA’s for one additional year; Commissioner Fulkerson seconded and the motion carried.
Payee Amount
360 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 1,907.85
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 54.18
ARCASEARCH CORPORATION 500.00
AT CONFERENCE 837.78
AT&T MOBILITY 394.20
B & B FLEET SERVICE 95.00
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 294.21
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 4,927.07
BEST VERSION MEDIA, LLC 330.80
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NW WY
1,467.33
BIG HORN RADIO NETWORK 500.00
BIG HORN RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 321.86
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 934.19
BIG SKY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 740.00
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 3,962.06
BRUCO, INC. 1,600.60
BUYERS GUIDE, THE 575.00
CARING FOR POWELL ANIMALS 875.52
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - #064250 1,342.92
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 20,580.38
CENTURYLINK 3,871.82
CENTURYLINK BUSINES SERVICES 16.67
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 279.68
CODY ACE HARDWARE 292.98
CODY COUNCIL ON AGING 11,856.00
CODY ENTERPRISE 2,404.52
CODY SHOOTING COMPLEX 4,000.00
CODY YELLOWSTONE AIR 6,500.00
CODY, CITY OF 17,836.55
CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INC. 58.00
COULTER CAR CARE CENTER 6.00
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES 5,899.32
CUSTOM DELIVERY SERVICE, INC. 15.59
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
181.55
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES 1,500.00
ESRI (ENVIRONMENTAL SYS. RESEARCH INST)
4,900.00
FASTENAL 16.82
FLOYD’S TRUCK CENTER 1,151.63
FORWARD CODY WYOMING, INC. 4,377.60
FULL DRAW CONSTRUCTION 3,007.20
G & L WATER SERVICES 199,000.00
GALLS, LLC 8.40
GARLAND LIGHT & POWER CO. 1,202.06
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS
1,512.60
GOODYEAR PRINTING 591.00
GRAINGER 57.02
GUERTIN, ANDREW 21.24
HALL, CHRISTOPHER 10.00
HEARTLAND PAPER COMPANY 553.56
INTERSTATE BATTERIES 125.95
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 731.28
KEEGAN, KRISJANSONS & MILES, PC 1,332.00
KEELE SANITATION 2,366.22
KENCO SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY 341.75
MAJESTIC LUBE, INC. 48.95
MANNAHOUSE FOOD PANTRY 2,123.13
McKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL 478.83
MCMASTER-CARR 913.16
MEETEETSE SENIOR CENTER 2,508.00
MEETEETSE VISITOR CENTER 2,188.80
MEETEETSE, TOWN OF 340.58
MONTANA PETERBILT, LLC 46.36
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. 2,121.80
MORGENWECK, BARB 1,908.00
MOTOR PARTS, INC. 41.98
MURDOCH OIL, INC. 35,471.69
MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME POWELL 25.94
NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS 2,096.70
NORCO, INC. 152.52
NORTHWEST COLLEGE 6,021.50
NORTHWEST WY FAMILY PLANNING 1,549.45
OFFICE SHOP, THE 156.39
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS - CODY 715.11
PARK CO COURT SUPERVISED TREATMENT PROG 10,750.00
PARK COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL 2,500.00
PARK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER 2,626.56
PENWELL, STEVE 52.50
PILCH ENGINEERING INC., PC 9,620.77
POSTMASTER, CODY WY 200.00
POWELL ACE HARDWARE, LLC 90.26
POWELL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP, INC.
3,501.94
POWELL SENIOR CITIZENS AGO-GO, INC
11,856.00
POWELL TRIBUNE, INC. 1,378.48
POWELL VALLEY RECYCLING 2,211.84
PRECISION PLAN AND DESIGN, INC. 8,248.00
RADAR SHOP, THE 209.50
RED IRON REPAIR, INC 967.96
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 444.29
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 120.00
ROVENNA SIGNS & DESIGN 244.60
SABER PEST CONTROL 270.00
SIMPSON, KEPLER & EDWARDS, LLC 400.00
SUMMERS, JOSH 64.78
SWING TRUCKING INC. 3,630.00
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 1,593.53
THOMPSON REUTERS - WEST 763.98
TITAN MACHINERY 146.70
TRACKER SOFTWARE CORP. 1,521.00
TRUENORTH STEEL 6,828.20
UNIVERSITY OF WY - ADMIN BUSINESS OFFICE
5,248.50
UW EXTENSION 616.02
VARDIMAN, JEREMIAH 124.20
VERIZON WIRELESS 155.72
VISA - #0037 - B. POLEY 49.12
VISA - #0052 - P. MEYER 164.44
VISA - #0078 - J. FULKERSON 60.98
VISA - #0235 - B. EDWARDS 850.00
VISA - #0250 - C. RENNER 417.40
VISA - #0268 - P. LINDENTHAL 124.68
VISA - #0359 - S. STEWARD 112.00
VISA - #3949 - M. GARZA 1,232.53
VISA - #3972 - J. TATUM 4,851.81
VISA - #4079 - S. STEWARD 2,550.23
VISA - #4087 - M. CONNERS 249.53
VISA - #4103 - S. STEWARD 10.82
WEBSTER, II, C.E., ATTORNEY LLC 1,000.00
WPCI CONSULTANTS, INC. 121.50
WYOMING BEHAVIORAL INSTITUTE 3,430.00
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 161.92
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/PBL HLTH LB 6.00
WYOMING DEPT OF ENV QUALITY - SOLID WST
519.05
WYOMING DEPT OF TRANS - MOTOR VEHICLES
2.00
WYOMING STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER 1,200.00
WYOMING WATER WORKS 410.00
YELLOWSTONE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
12,500.00
YELLOWSTONE REGIONAL AIRPORT 33,056.50
YOUTH CLUBS OF PARK COUNTY 10,355.87
ZUBIK, COREY 10.00
TOTAL 527,006.56
Library Director, France Clymer - RE: Approval to Replace Powell Librarian
Ms. Clymer requested to fill a position that was vacated due to the death of Margaret Sullivan. The final decision on filling the position is up to the Library Board. The board thanked her for the update and wished her well in her retirement.
The Commissioners heard testimony from the Special Funding Entities who receive funding from Park County.
• Court Supervised Treatment Program Director, Shannon Votaw
• Crisis Intervention Services Executive Director, Lisa Peterman
• Town of Meeteetse Recycling Center, Mayor Yetter
• Animal Shelter Board President Ken Markert
• 4-H & Youth Development Educator, Tycee Mohler
• Powell Valley Recycling, Board President, Mark Browning
Planning & Zoning Director, Joy Hill – RE: Public Hearing: Zoning of Un-zoned Parcel – Zoning Map Amendment, Park County Land/Cody Shooting Complex
Chairman Tilden opened the public hearing.
Ms. Hill reported this land is currently owned by the United States and has never been zoned. Agency referrals were notified, and no public comments were received. The land is 297.5 acres and was granted November 10, 2010 recording number 2010-7578. The recommendation will be to assign a GR-35 zoning designation to this parcel of land.
Chairman Tilden called for public comments, there being no comments Commissioner Livingston made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to amend the county zoning designation to the Cody Shooting Complex to GR-35, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried. Resolution 2020-14
Treasurer, Barb Poley – RE: Discussion on Pushing Back Park County May 2020 Taxes Back
Ms. Poley pulled the taxation report and as of April 21, 67.5% of taxes have been paid at this time compared to 67.3% last year. Ms. Poley sees no reason to change when taxes are due, many are paid through escrow. Ms. Poley will be working with the elderly for the Seniors Wyoming property tax program, applications are due to the state by June 1 and she anticipates helping approximately 125 residents.
Mr. Meyer, Assessor spoke briefly regarding assessed value, fielding calls from taxpayers, sending the assessment schedules and making appointments for appeals at the end of August.
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Public Hearing: 3 Sisters Minor Subdivision Sketch Plan Review -34
Chairman Tilden opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan reported on the sketch plan to create a four-lot minor subdivision with differing lot sizes for Russ and Diane Whitlock. The proposed subdivision is located 9.5 miles southwest of Cody on Jody Lane. Agency referrals were received, and comments made, there were no public comments.
Staff stated there are requests from applicable utilities and special districts that will be addressed prior to final plat. There was also discussion about the Lakeview Irrigation providing comments prior to the final plat. Mr. Whitlock stated the biggest hurdle is with irrigation, he is working with Lakeview to meter the property.
There being no further discussion Commissioner Livingston made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to approve the sketch plan as presented. Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried. Resolution 2020-15
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Joy Hill – RE: Public Hearing - Game & Fish Flood Plain Permit - 320
Chairman Tilden opened the public hearing.
Ms. Hill requested with Game & Fish approval to continue this public hearing. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to continue the public hearing, Commissioner Overfield seconded and motion carried. The public hearing will continue May 19, 2020 at 9:45 a.m., motion carried
Park County Planning & Zoning Director, Kim Dillivan – RE: Partial Vacation & Amended Plat of Heart View Minor Subdivision - 33
Mr. Dillivan presented a partial vacation and amended plat. Applicants are Pete and Tanna DiPilla vacating a 20-foot irrigation easement located on the north side of Lot 2. The DiPilla’s thought this easement was necessary to serve Lot 5 and after contacting Shoshone Irrigation found out this easement is not necessary.
Commissioner Overfield made a motion to approve as presented, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Discussion Park County Lease Agreement with Point Café and Monthly Payments
After discussion regarding the closing of the Library and no public access to the restaurant. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to wave the $250.00 fee until the Library re-opens and then extend the lease agreement to fill the 6-months, which allows her four months, unless at the June lease date the client would like to withdraw from the lease, Commissioner Livingston seconded and motion carried.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Park County Scholarship Selections
Commissioner Tilden recused himself and Commissioner Livingston stepped in as Vice Chair.
After discussion of the matrix Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to award scholarships to Mason Merager, Colin Queen, Sloan Asay and Madison Icenogle as the alternate. Julia Cook will receive the renewal scholarship. Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried.
Park County Engineer, Brian Edwards & Project Manager, Ben McDonald – RE: Discussion on Nelson Log Restoration – Easement Across Park County Lands
Carlos Rivera representing Nelson Log Restoration joined the meeting telephonically. Attorney Thompson was unable to attend. Mr. McDonald briefed the Board on an easement that the county deeded to Lofland’s in 1993 which is located by the sewage lagoons. The original purpose of this easement is to allow ingress and egress to the owners of Lofland Property. Park County is now granting and conveying a permanent access easement to the owners. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to exchange upon the approval from Mr. Skoric, County Attorney, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, and motion carried.
Executive Session.
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to enter executive session pursuant to W.S. § 16-4-405 (a) (ii), Commissioner Theil seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Livingston moved to exit from executive session, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and the motion carried. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to allow the Clerk to move an employee from a Clerk II to a Clerk III and not hire a temporary employee, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and the motion carried.
Joe Tilden, Chairman
Lee Livingston, Vice Chairman
Jake Fulkerson, Commissioner
Dossie Overfield, Commissioner
Lloyd Thiel, Commissioner
Attest:
Colleen Renner, County Clerk
Publ., Thurs., May 7, 2020
