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Park County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Chairman Tilden called to order a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Park County, Wyoming, on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Present were Vice Chairman, Lee Livingston, Commissioners, Dossie Overfield, Jake Fulkerson, Lloyd Thiel, and Clerk Colleen Renner.
Commissioner Thiel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Items:
Approve-Minutes, Payroll and Vouchers
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items: minutes from April 21 and May 5, bi-weekly payroll in the amount of $387,035.47 and Elected payroll for $90,690.36; vouchers; Resolution 2020-17 regarding the opening of the courthouse to the public on May 1; lease agreement with Basin Authority for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; and approve ad for upcoming board positions, Commissioner Thiel seconded and the motion carried.
Payee
Amount
360 OFFICE SOLUTIONS 2,162.88
A & I DISTRIBUTORS 27.90
ALBERTSONS - SAFEWAY 152.76
ALDRICH’S - POWELL 61.00
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 13.60
AT&T MOBILITY 2,094.58
B & B FLEET SERVICE 422.30
BEAR CO., INC. 240.69
BEARTOOTH ELECTRIC COOP 72.76
BENNETT, M.D., THOMAS L. 2,067.60
BIG HORN COUNTY CORONER 200.00
BIG HORN WHOLESALE, INC. 1,445.23
BLACK HILLS ENERGY 4,675.49
BLAKEMAN PROPANE, INC. 1,068.85
BLOEDORN LUMBER - POWELL 465.34
BOMGAARS 576.98
BONNER LAW OFFICE 183.34
BOOT BARN, INC. 100.00
BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE 241.20
CAROLINA SOFTWARE 250.58
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - #064250 203.75
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - #274890 165.90
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 213.46
CENTURYLINK 2,598.46
CENTURYLINK BUSINES SERVICES 3.29
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 99.99
CODY ACE HARDWARE 272.92
CODY, CITY OF 13,530.06
COULTER CAR CARE CENTER 56.50
CROFT, KIMBALL 112.80
DE HAAN ELECTRONICS 260.00
DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
1,297.87
DODGE COMPANY, THE 81.57
ELWWOD, RON 17.87
ENERGY LABORATORIES, INC. 276.00
FLOYD’S TRUCK CENTER 77.02
GALLS, LLC 1,053.87
GOODYEAR PRINTING 156.00
HEARTLAND PAPER COMPANY 419.43
IVERSON SANITATION 50.00
K-B COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 83.32
KONE 13,778.19
KPOW-AM 400.00
KREI, KINDY 30.00
LOEPER, JESSICA 535.00
MACIK, SOPHIA 54.99
MAJESTIC LUBE, INC. 81.95
MASTER’S TOUCH, LLC 3,593.06
McINTOSH OIL, INC. 1,953.90
MCMASTER-CARR 412.92
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. 229.41
MORRISON MAIERLE INC 12,063.83
MOTOR PARTS, INC. 44.03
MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME POWELL 152.04
NEMONT 52.16
NETWORK INNOVATIONS 2,112.00
NORCO, INC. 24.18
OFFICE SHOP, THE 556.06
PARK COUNTY TREASURER 89,000.00
PATRICK, BRIANNE 200.00
POWELL, CITY OF 5,860.89
PRODUCTION MACHINE COMPANY 746.22
REED SMITH LLP 3,789.63
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 1,568.40
SABER PEST CONTROL 80.00
SANOFI PASTEUR, INC 230.35
SCHLATTMANN LAW OFFICE 1,691.80
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MONTANA 2,002.50
TCT WEST, INC 9,825.20
TITAN MACHINERY 17,175.51
T-O ENGINEERS 142.50
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 916.76
UPS STORE, THE 31.51
VERIZON WIRELESS 155.60
VERIZON WIRELESS 197.13
WADDELL, TIM 74.28
WAL MART COMMUNITY/GEMB 450.73
WHITE INK, LLC 350.00
WILLIAMS & SONS, LLC 284.84
WYOMING BEHAVIORAL INSTITUTE 2,262.00
WYOMING DEPT OF AGRICULTURE 50.00
WYOMING FINANCIAL INSURANCE 50.00
YATES, LORI 20.00
TOTAL 210,782.73
Park County Engineer, Brian Edwards – RE: Review and Consider Approving Consultant/Agreement for Engineering and Planning Services for Biking/Walking Paths in the Powell Area as Funded Through the WYDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
Mr. Edwards recommends the approval and signage of the contract with Engineering Associates which WYDOT and the county attorney have approved. This project is funded to the end of 2022. Commissioner Thiel made a motion to proceed and accept the planning services, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and after further discussion the motion carried. Commissioner Overfield abstained from voting.
The Commissioners heard testimony from the Special Funding Entities who receive funding from Park County.
• Powell Animal Shelter, Elfriede Milburn, Volunteer
• Yellowstone Regional Airport, Bob Hooper, Director and Chairman Bucky Hall
• Powell Economic Partnership, Rebekah Burns, Executive Director
• Meeteetse Senior Center, Norma Riley, Director
• MannaHouse Food Pantry, Charlie Jones, President
• City of Cody Recycling Center, Phillip Bowman, Public Work Director
Park County Planning & Zoning Director, Joy Hill – RE: Public Hearing: Ledgerwood Bank Stabilization Repair Project - Flood Plain Permit #4-20
Chairman Tilden opened the public hearing.
Ms. Hill presented the application requesting authorization to restore and reconstruct the existing bank of riprap along a 340-foot strip on the South Fork of the Shoshone River. The area is located 19 miles southwest of Cody. Agency notice requirements have been met. River Masters Environmental Consulting is the contractor and will perform the work. The existing material that washed away will be reclaimed and is enough to restore the riprap bank. Chairman Tilden called for public comments, there being none, Commissioner Thiel made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Overfield seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to approve the flood plain permit with staff recommendations, Commissioner Livingston seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2020-18
Park County Planning & Zoning Director, Joy Hill – RE: Public Hearing: Pleban Flood Plain Permit
Chairman Tilden opened the public hearing.
Ms. Hill stated the applicant is seeking permission to install five fill camping pads and 120-foot underground electrical 15-amp power with four receptacle boxes. The staff report gives the history of Mr. Pleban’s property.
The applicant shall have a building/zoning permit for each teepee structure and notify the Floodplain administrator when the project is complete, providing photographs showing post-construction conditions. A professional electrician shall provide written evidence that utilities will not be inundated by floodwaters. Portable outhouses/toilets or similar facilities used to store or treat domestic wastewater shall not be placed in the floodplain on this property for more than a total of fourteen days in a calendar year. Any additional structures or development in the floodplain shall require a separate permit.
Public comments in writing have been received. After lengthy discussion regarding the conditions, Commissioner Thiel made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, and motion carried.
Comments from the board regarding toilets in the floodplain, Trout Creek Ranches concerns and how this process has taken two years to complete as Mr. Pleban disagreed with the county Development Standards.
Commissioner Thiel made a motion to approve the floodplain permit with the twelve staff conditions, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, after brief discussions Commissioners Overfield and Livingston voted in opposition, Chairman Tilden voted aye and the motion carried. Resolution 2020-19
Park County Planning & Zoning Planner II, Kim Dillivan – RE: Public Hearing: Hertlzer Variance Request
Chairman Tilden opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dillivan presented the requested variance regarding the 39.98-acre parcel belonging to Hertzler Aviation Group LLC and is located 10 miles southwest of Cody on Road 6WX. Notices and agency referrals were met. This variance will allow the applicant to proceed with a simple subdivision application to split the parcel into two similarly sized lots. No public comments were received.
Chairman Tilden called for public comments, there being none Commissioner Livingston made a motion to close the public hearing, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, and motion carried.
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve the variance, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2020-20
Park County Sheriff, Scott Steward – RE: Approve and Chairman Sign Eleventh Amendment to the Agreement for Inmate Health Care Services at Park County, WY
Sheriff Steward noted the only change is cost which is increasing 5.3% for the same service. After discussion on what the agreement covers, Commissioner Fulkerson made a motion to approve the amendment to the agreement, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and motion carried.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Livingston made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Thiel 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., Mary 21, 2020
