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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Chairwoman Dossie Overfield called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Present were Vice Chairman, Scott Steward, Commissioners Lee Livingston, Scott Mangold, Lloyd Thiel and Clerk Colleen Renner.
Molly Norberg led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Commissioners – RE: General ARPA Funds for Remaining HVAC
Chairwoman Overfield gave a brief on the expended original $5.6 million funds which have been allocated and the Board will need to have the rest of the HVAC expenses come out of the general ARPA funds of $12 million. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve the funds to cover the remaining HVAC project, Commissioner Mangold seconded, motion carried.
Consent Items:
Approve-Minutes, Payroll and Vouchers
Chairwoman Overfield requested the support letter for the Big Valley Crossed Arrows be included. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to approve the consent agenda items as amended: Minutes February 20, 2024; payroll in the amount of $493,394.68 and elected which includes insurance for $102,401.09; vouchers, Commissioner Livingston seconded, motion carried.
Payee Amount
360 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 111.54
A & I DISTRIBUTORS 1,134.06
ALBERTSONS - SAFEWAY 496.31
AT&T MOBILITY 1,680.52
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 2,133.90
BIG VALLEY BEARING & SUPPLY, INC. 88.27
BILLINGS PETERBILT INC 19.04
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 3,730.75
BOMGAARS 60.77
BONINE, DUNCAN 103.14
BORDER STATES ELECTRIC 425.04
BRANDON-WINTERMOTE, KIMBERLY 92.42
BRUCE, ROY 220.20
BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE 8.82
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 1,781.84
CENTURYLINK 2,420.61
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 397.20
CNA SURETY DIRECT BILL 100.00
COCA COLA BOTTLING HIGH COUNTRY 16.00
CODY ACE HARDWARE 232.78
CODY CLINIC 100.00
CODY ENTERPRISE 285.60
DAVIS, EDRAL 155.99
DELL MARKETING L.P., C/O DELL USA L.P.
28,419.90
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
89,419.10
EASTMAN, GUY 93.76
FLOYD’S TRUCK CENTER 98.38
GARAVAGLIA, PAUL 21.92
GRAINGER 475.20
GROATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC 512,511.00
GROATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, RETAINAGE ACCT
26,973.68
HOT ROD WELDING 200.00
HUMDINGER EQUIPMENT, LTD. 5,603.00
IVERSON SANITATION 50.00
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 1,047.60
KENCO SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY 564.55
KMG COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION 2,945.00
KRONE LAW LLC 3,175.00
LEON UNIFORM COMPANY, INC. 194.25
LONG BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 66,947.85
LP ANDERSON DOWNTOWN 581.95
MAJESTIC LUBE, INC. 99.95
MANGOLD, SCOTT 570.84
MED-TECH RESOURCE LLC 1,811.68
MIKE ROBINSON LLC 624.00
MORGENWECK COURT REPORTING, LLC 138.60
MURDOCH OIL, INC. 28,227.70
MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME POWELL 627.33
NEMONT 43.53
NEWEGG BUSINESS, INC. 467.32
NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS, INC 17,551.36
NORTHWEST RURAL WATER DISTRICT 174.50
ODDE, HANS 707.58
OFFICE SHOP, THE 1,767.10
OVERFIELD, DOSSIE 590.27
PARK COUNTY CLERK 60.00
PETERS, BRIAN 92.42
POISON CREEK, INC 191.80
POWELL ACE HARDWARE, LLC 440.45
POWELL LOCK 24.00
POWELL WELDING AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY LLC
357.25
POWELL, CITY OF 7,504.22
POWERPHONE, INC. 399.00
QUILL CORPORATION 319.09
RECTOR AUTOMOTIVE 123.08
RENNER, COLLEEN 631.51
RIMROCK TIRE CO - POWELL 1,403.60
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 2,528.39
RYNO’S RENTAL, LLC 339.63
SANOFI PASTEUR, INC 280.00
SECURITY CAMERA WAREHOUSE, INC 1,008.00
SMITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 800.00
SWEET AUTOMOTIVE INC. 29.94
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 2,534.30
TCT WEST, INC 8,587.07
THOMPSON REUTERS - WEST 933.36
TORGERSON’S 1,252.12
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 15,752.75
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 250.00
ULINE 1,138.26
UPS STORE, THE 48.13
UW EXTENSION 483.27
VEHICLE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC. 382.54
VERIZON WIRELESS 47.17
VISION WEST, INC. 20.00
WAL MART COMMUNITY/GEMB 1,026.00
WHITLOCK MOTORS 320.43
WILLIAMS & SONS, LLC 675.00
WYOMING DEPT OF TRANS - MOTOR VEHICLES
12.00
WYOMING FIRE SAFETY, LC 346.00
WYOMING LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY 962.00
ZAC’S TOWING 530.00
TOTAL 860,351.48
Kim Dillivan, Planning & Zoning Assistant Director – RE: Public Hearing: Booher Variance
Mr. Dillivan stated the property in question is in GR-P zoning and would create a three-lot subdivision consisting of one 12.20-acre lot, oner 12.26-acre lot and one 12.43-acre lot for residential use. The variance request from utility standards of natural gas not be stubbed to the lot lines. Currently lot 1 has gas service, lots 2 and 3 have no service stubbed to the lot lines and applicant would like to serve those lots with propane. Legal notice and referrals have been met with one public comment received. The four standards were read into the record with applicant’s comments. Staff recommends denial as conditions were not met.
Chairwoman Overfield called for public comments, Nicholas Hummel, Engineering Associates, asked if the Board had questions of him. There being none, Commissioner Livingston moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
After discussion, Commissioner Mangold moved to deny the variance as requested, Commissioner Steward seconded, motion carried. RESOLUTION 2024-10
Commissioners – RE: Opioid Settlement Funds Use Proposal
The working group looking at this project received some settlement funds from the Opioid lawsuit. Community members which include Mayor Hall, Jackie Fales and Attorney Skoric who were present, have brainstormed for areas in which to use some of these funds. At this time, they have three things they would like to request funds for:
• Judge Darrah - drug testing materials, $1,000
• $1,200 Healthy Park County resource guide for assistance and
• Seven additional drug court positions for $65,482.62
After discussions on funds available, positions and return of funds if positions not filled, Commissioner Livingston moved to approve, Commissioner Mangold seconded, Chairwoman Overfield stated the funding is on a yearly basis, motion carried.
Klay Nelson, Operations Supervisor, Yellowstone Regional Airport – RE: Temporary Road Closure Request
Mr. Nelson is requesting that Beacon Hill Road be closed on May 18, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. for the airport to do exercises required by the FAA which is required every 36 months. The entire section of Beacon Hill Road from Hwy 14-16-20 to Hwy 14-A and end of Sheridan Avenue be closed.
Commissioner Thiel moved to approve the temporary closure of Road 3CX for the Yellowstone Regional Airport training, Commissioner Steward seconded, motion carried.
Due to conflict-of-interest Commissioner Thiel announced he will not be present during the Predator Management Board Interviews.
Commissioners – RE: Park County Predator Board Interview - Zach Thiel
Chairwoman Overfield stated there is one open position with no incumbents.
Mr. Thiel spoke of his background and his interest in the position on the board.
Commissioners asked questions regarding previous board work, duties of the board, assisting the livestock community.
Commissioners – RE: Park County Travel Council Interview - Craig Kenyon
Chairwoman Overfield stated there is one open position with John Parsons as the incumbent.
Mr. Kenyon spoke of his background and his interest in the position on the board.
Commissioners asked questions regarding previous board work, extra funding and how funds are being spent, and expertise in the field.
Commissioners – RE: Park County Predator Board Interview - Greg Mayton
Chairwoman Overfield stated there is one open position with no incumbents.
Mr. Mayton spoke of his background and his interest in the position on the board.
Commissioners asked questions regarding previous board work, duties of the board, assisting the livestock community.
Commissioner Livingston stated they are both good candidates, where Mr. Mayton is already on the Dam Board this may be an opportunity to get someone with new blood. After further discussion Commissioner Livingston made a motion to offer the position to Zach Thiel, Commissioner Mangold seconded, motion carried.
Park County Commissioners – RE: Park County Travel Council Interview - Jake Ivanoff
Chairwoman Overfield stated there is one open position with John Parsons as the incumbent.
Mr. Kenyon spoke of his background and his interest in the position on the board.
Commissioners asked questions regarding previous board work, extra funding and how funds are being spent, and expertise in the field.
Commissioner Thiel stated one incumbent and two applicants, after discussions with new blood, either would be good additions but the incumbent has also served the Travel Council well. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to postpone the decision and interview the incumbent on March 19, Commissioner Mangold seconded, motion carried.
Ann Trosper, Powell Clarks Fork Conservation District – RE: Small Acreage Workshop
Ms. Trosper spoke of the Large/Small Acreage Workshop which will be held at the Powell Fairgrounds on April 6. Many topics from prior workshops will be covered like irrigation, grazing, weed management, alternative crops, and equipment dealers present. Ms. Trosper would like to request $1,000 for printing costs and postage. There will be a $5.00 charge to attend to help cover the costs of the lunch that several businesses have sponsored.
Commissioner Livingston moved to approve $1,000 for the workshop, Commissioner Thiel seconded, motion carried.
Commissioners – RE: Work Session with Park County Clerk on E-Poll Books and Precincts
Mr. Odde, First Deputy and Kaitlyn Johnson, Election Deputy presented to the board how E-Poll books work at the polling locations being in real time and connection to the statewide voter registration system. Attorney Skoric has approved the MOU from the Secretary of State, IT has worked with Elections to come up with costs involved in moving to E-Poll books. There are one-time costs for things like the carts, Dymo printers, computers will be rotated through the county offices after usage in the elections.
Mr. Guertin and Mr. Conners talked about the internet located at some but not all polling locations, and most entities will allow usage at no cost, one satellite may need to be purchased for connection in the Ralston area.
Ms. Johnson spoke regarding changes in precincts and an overview with the city wards boundary changes which has allowed consolidation in some areas removing some splits within the boundaries. One precinct in Powell lost a pair of committee representatives. Nothing affected the Cody representation.
Mr. Odde is requesting that a decision be made on March 19 regarding the funding for the E-poll books.
On April 2 agenda a public hearing will need to be held for consideration of consolidating various precinct and splits throughout the county, adoption of tabulators, judges pay, and one polling location change for Crandall residents from the Courthouse to the Rec Center and acceptance of other locations.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Mangold moved to adjourn, Commissioner Steward 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., March 26, 2024
