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County minutes
Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Chairwoman Dossie Overfield called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Present were Vice Chairman Lloyd Thiel, Commissioners Kelly Simone, Scott Steward, Scott Mangold, and First Deputy Clerk Hans Odde.
House District 25 Representative Paul Hoeft led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Consent Agenda:
• Commissioner Mangold made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items; Minutes: 3/4/25 Park County Clerk, Colleen Renner; Payroll Bi-19 - $521,031.10; Vouchers $311,802.55; Monthly Earnings & Collections Statements from Clerk, Clerk of District Court and Sheriff. Commissioner Simone seconded and the motion carried.
Payee Amount
A & I DISTRIBUTORS 4,859.32
ABSAROKA DOOR 12.00
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 39.73
AUTO PLUMBERS EXHAUST 3,820.00
BAILEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 6,582.69
BIG HORN RURAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 309.66
BIG HORN WATER 88.00
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 2,315.20
BIG VALLEY BEARING & SUPPLY, INC. 28.46
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 7,691.90
BLACK, WARREN 112.51
BLAIR'S MARKET 62.91
BLATT, TIMOTHY J. 2,850.00
BLOEDORN LUMBER - POWELL 43.42
BOMGAARS 32.99
BORDER STATES ELECTRIC 167.29
CARBON COUNTY 1,228.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - #064250 90.50
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 1,013.48
CENTURYLINK 1,304.96
CHARM-TEX 60.61
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 400.97
CODY ACE HARDWARE 329.14
CODY CLINIC 100.00
CODY ENTERPRISE 641.76
CODY REGIONAL HEALTH 244.00
CODY, CITY OF 30,012.57
COLE, PAT 18.70
COMPRESSION LEASING SERVICES, INC 987.00
CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
1.69
CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE COMPANIES, INC.
42,953.58
COWBOY LEGAL, LLC 45.00
CRUM ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 810.31
DE HAAN ELECTRONICS 1,500.81
DELL MARKETING L.P., C/O DELL USA L.P. 7,276.11
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 497.02
DRY ACRES INDUSTRIAL PARK 300.00
EAGLE UNIFORM & SUPPLY CO 107.84
EATON SALES & SERVICE, LLC 856.80
EMBARCADERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 4,322.00
ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSOCIATES 4,875.00
FASTENAL 304.56
GALLS, LLC 158.31
GARLAND LIGHT & POWER CO. 1,688.09
GENERATION X, INC. 16,890.00
GRAINGER 709.41
GSG ARCHITECTURE DESIGN 27,030.99
GUERTIN, ANDREW 55.60
HILL, SAMANTHA 128.80
INTERSTATE BATTERIES 694.80
INTERSTATE TIRE SERV. INC 45.00
ISTATE TRUCK CENTERS 2,214.84
IVERSON SANITATION 250.00
IWORQ 11,000.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 367.80
JOHNSON, DOMINIK 52.80
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 1,490.45
KEELE SANITATION 1,915.00
KINCHELOE PLUMBING & HEATING 1,907.00
LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 325.64
LONG BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 3,450.20
MAJESTIC LUBE, INC. 253.17
MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 7,848.78
MEDICO - MART, INC 1,427.25
MEETEETSE, TOWN OF 134.20
MIDWEST CONNECT 1,971.00
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. 3,984.87
MURDOCH OIL, INC. 14,441.77
MURDOCH'S RANCH & HOME POWELL 969.97
NACE 485.00
NEMONT 45.97
NICHOLSON DIRT CONTRACTING 27,000.00
NORCO, INC. 176.11
OLIVE BRANCH SERVICES, LLC 500.00
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS - CODY 376.66
PARK COUNTY CLERK 116.58
PITNEY BOWES, INC. - A/R 531.17
POISON CREEK, INC 3,353.18
POWELL ACE HARDWARE, LLC 130.52
POWELL TRIBUNE, INC. 1,994.58
PRODUCTION MACHINE COMPANY 1,043.35
RIMROCK TIRE CO - POWELL 40.95
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 170.35
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 120.27
RSC POWERSPORTS 31.47
SABER PEST CONTROL 230.00
SANBORN, HEAD & ASSOCIATES, INC. 850.00
SAUCEDA, DAVE 109.20
SHOWALTER, JASON 176.79
SHREVE, DON 304.50
SMITH, TED 78.40
SMITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 400.00
SPECIALTY TOOL & ATTACHMENT 201.10
STAPLES INC. 2,484.98
STONEHOUSE DATA SOLUTIONS, LLC 104.98
SWEET AUTOMOTIVE INC. 1,922.85
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 2,102.81
THOMPSON REUTERS - WEST 998.70
TORGERSON'S 210.48
TOUGH BED LINERS AND COATINGS LLC 1,550.00
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 7,514.74
TRI STATE TRUCK & EQUIP, INC 966.88
TRIPLE L SALES 82.87
TYRA, SHANNON 79.10
UPS STORE, THE 40.22
UW EXTENSION 659.68
VISA - #0045 - B. SKORIC 72.50
VISA - #0052 - PARK COUNTY ASSESSOR 118.40
VISA - #0367 - J. HILL 84.24
VISA - #4079 - D. STEWARD 3,513.02
VISA - #4087 - PK CNTY IT 5,927.55
VISA - #4103 - D. STEWARD 182.05
VISA - #4168 - B. EDWARDS 462.57
VISA - #4184 - T. KATTENHORN 1,353.93
VISA - #4192 - W. WOOD 123.91
VISA - #4440 - C. GORTMAKER 1,055.31
VISA - #4820 - W.E. CRAMPTON 883.06
VISA - #4853 - D. STEWARD 4,605.90
VISA - #5738 - T. BALL 622.96
WCTA 200.00
WHITE INK, LLC 104.99
WHITLOCK MOTORS 101.99
WILHITE, ADRIAN 50.00
WILLIAMS & SONS, LLC 2,690.00
WOODWARD TRACTOR & RENTAL, INC 682.84
WPCI CONSULTANTS, INC. 117.00
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
207.86
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/PBL HLTH LB
14.00
WYOMING DEPT OF TRANS - MOTOR VEHICLES
2.00
WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEM 600.00
WYOMING TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION 100.00
WYSE, SABINA 37.80
TOTAL 311,802.55
Park County Commissioners
Re: Development, Standards and Regulations Update
Chairwoman Overfield reported that the board will continue the review of Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the proposed regulation at 1:00 PM today in the Alt EOC downstairs in the courthouse. Next week starts open houses on the 26th in Clark and Powell, the 27th in Meeteetse and Wapiti, and the 31st at the Cody Auditorium and the Southfork Fire Hall.
Paul Hoeft
Re: Interview for State Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board
The board welcomed Mr. Hoeft and thanked him for his application to serve on the State Shooting Complex JPB. Mr. Hoeft explained that he may have a conflict of interest due to his appointment to the Legislature’s State Shooting Complex Oversight Task Force and he is waiting to hear from the Legislative Service Office for their opinion. Chairwoman Overfield stated that she has asked the County Attorney the same question and is waiting for his answer too.
Mr. Hoeft continued to state his qualifications and interest in shooting sports and will await answers from LSO and the County Attorney.
Kari Smith, Park County Clerk’s Office
Re: Public Hearing: New Full Retail Liquor License for Rimrock Dude Ranch
Chairwoman Overfield opened a public hearing to consider approval of a new full retail liquor license for Rimrock Dude Ranch owned by Gary and Dede Fales. The applicant is requesting a guest ranch designation to have the ability to serve alcoholic beverages anywhere on their property. The application has been reviewed by the state liquor division and found to be in order and the applicant is in good standing with state department of revenue.
There being no comment from the public Commissioner Thiel made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Steward seconded and the motion carried.
Commissioner Mangold made a motion to approve the full retail liquor license for Rimrock Dude Ranch. Commissioner Thiel seconded and the motion carried.
Jenny Cramer, Park County Planning and Zoning
Re: Public Hearing: Restaurant at Remington Ranch SUP-273
Chairwoman Overfield opened a public hearing on the Restaurant at Remington Ranch SUP-273. Ms. Cramer presented a Special Use Permit Application submitted by Remington Development, LLC. on behalf of Russell and Bethany Smith which included payment, a site plan, and floor plans of the buildings. The applicant also supplied application statements with details regarding the operation and amenities associated with the use of a restaurant/bar and three short-term rental lodging units at 53 Stagecoach Trail, Cody, Wyoming in a GR-5 zoning district. Public comment has been received in support of the project and one that wanted a condition on hours of operation. Ms. Cramer noted that the applicant has not received the required permits from DEQ or EPA for public water supply and sewer.
Owner, Russell Smith testifying online said big concerns he has heard from his neighbors that there be no outside amplified music on site.
Earl McKinney stated that the applications to EPA and DEQ have been submitted however there could be as much as a 30-day delay. He also mentioned that they have contracted with Rawhide Mechanical to read meters for EPA levels.
Commissioner Thiel made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Steward seconded and the motion carried.
Commissioner Overfield stated that there is a list of five conditions recommended by staff and asked if there is a need to add a sixth condition regarding amplified music.
Commissioner Steward made a motion to add condition number six prohibiting outdoor amplified music. Commissioner Simone seconded and the motion carried.
Commissioner Thiel made a motion to approve Restaurant at Remington Ranch SUP-273 with conditions as presented. Commissioner Mangold seconded and made a point to the applicant that as soon as the appropriate permits are obtained the P&Z department needs to be notified. Commissioner Simone has reservations regarding approval due to the language in the regulations stating that there shall be evidence provided of an adequate supply of water. Commissioner Steward expressed many of the same concerns while Commissioner Thiel pointed to the recommendation to approve with conditions from P&Z staff. Commissioner Mangold feels the SUP would be null and void if the applicant did not acquire all the required permits as stated in condition number four. Commissioner Steward offered a friendly amendment to the motion on the floor to add to condition number four that when the approved permits are received a copy of said permit be provided to the P&Z department. Commissioner Thiel accepted the friendly amendment and Commissioner Mangold concurred on the second. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 2025-16
Melissa Ruth, Logan Simpson Via Zoom
Re: Preliminary Questionnaire Results for the Development, Standards and Regulations Amendments
Ms. Ruth provided an update to Development, Standards and Regulations (DSR) project and reported that they are receiving a great amount of feedback from some areas of the county and not as great from others. She stated that the project website has had 20600 views, 300 open house attendees and 1865 questionnaire responses. Sophie Frankenberg reviewed results from the questionaries and how these results will be considered as the DSR continues to be developed. Ms. Ruth and the commissioners encourage residents to attend the upcoming open houses and provide their input.
Park County Commissioners
Re: Interview Tina Gail for Park County Parks and Recreation Board
The commissioners interviewed the sole applicant, Tina Gail for the Park County Parks and Recreation Board. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to appoint Ms. Gail. Commissioner Simone seconded and the motion carried.
Executive Session Pursuant to WS § 16-4-405 (a) (ix)
Commissioner Mangold made a motion to enter executive session. Commissioner Simone seconded and the motion carried. The commissioners exited from executive session at 11:49 AM and no decisions were made in or as a result of this executive session.
Jeffrey Martin, Director of Homeland Security
Re: Review and Approval of EMPG Grant
Mr. Martin presented the annual 2025/2026 Emergency Management Planning Grant for consideration. He noted that it has not been reviewed by the county attorney yet and that it covers 50% of the director’s salary and benefits ($46,267.00).
Commissioner Steward made motion to approve the grant pending approval as to form by the county attorney. Commissioner Simone second and the motion carried.
Park County Commissioners
Re: Appoint State Shooting Complex Joint Powers Board Members
This item has been moved to April 1, 2025 for consideration.
Park County Planning & Zoning
Re: Work Session on Amendment #1 of the Development, Standards and Regulations & Technical Committee Discussion
The commissioners met with the planning and zoning staff and board to finish reviewing Amendments to Chapters #1 and #4 of the proposed Development, Standards and Regulations. There were no changes in the Technical Committee.
Adjourn
Commissioner Simone moved to adjourn, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and the motion carried.
Dossie Overfield, Chairwoman
Lloyd Thiel, Vice Chairman
Scott Mangold, Commissioner
Kelly Simone, Commissioner
Scott Steward, Commissioner
Attest:
Hans Odde, First Deputy County Clerk
Publ., Thurs., April 10, 2025
