NOTICE:
THE SWEETWATER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M. - TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

The meeting will be held at the 80 West Flaming Gorge Way
Meeting Room #115
Green River, Wyoming 82935.

For the convenience of the public, the Board of County Commissioners' meeting will be held in person and using video conferencing.

Those presenting may appear in person or via Zoom using the meeting invite received by email.

As always, the public is invited to watch the proceedings on the County YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SweetwaterCountyGovernment where the meeting will be broadcast.

The public will be able to comment immediately following the public hearing presentation and also during the public comment section of the agenda.

If you are in need of accommodations beyond the above identified process, please call in advance to discuss other options. If you have any questions about how to participate in a public Board of County Commissioners meeting, please contact Sally Shoemaker at 307-872-3897 or via email at shoemakers@sweetwatercountywy.gov

PRELIMINARY:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL / QUORUM PRESENT

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
A.

PUBLIC HEARING
 
 
1.
Resolution 26-06-CL-02, a Budget Amendment to Increase the Fire Marshal's Operating Budget for Unanticipated Professional Services Costs Related to Additional Firefighter Services
Rebecca Romero, Accounting Specialist
 
 
2.
Resolution 26-06-CL-03, a Budget Amendment to transfer funds within the Human Resources Department, increase to personnel and decrease to operating
Rebecca Romero, Accounting Specialist
 
B.

PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING AND ZONING
 
 
1.
Certified Resolution to the 2015 Sweetwater County Zoning Resolution 2026-06-CC-02 Section 15 & 21
Kassidee Brown, Planner
 
 
2.
26-06-ZO-01 A Temporary Hardship Exception for a Temporary Dwelling to be used by applicants on the Property located at Lot 7 of Billy Goat subdivision
Kassidee Brown, Planner
 

10:30- COUNTY RESIDENT COMMENTS/CONCERNS

All members of the public who wish to speak at the meeting will be given 3 minutes of time to address the Commission.

C.

10:40- CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed on the consent agenda are taken in one motion and one vote.  Items pulled from the consent agenda will be discussed and voted on separately.

 
 
1.
Approval of the June 2, 2026 Minutes
BOCC
 
 
2.
Approval of County Vouchers/Warrants Expenditure Approval Listing (EAL) and Commissioner Report
Accounting
 
 
3.
Approval of the Bonds
BOCC
 
 
4.
Approval of the Monthly Reports
BOCC
 
 
5.
Approval of Abates-Rebates
Joe Sanchez, Lead Appraisal Technician, County Assessor
 
 
6.
Approval of the Hospital Maintenance Expenditures
BOCC
 
 
7.
Grant Agreement between Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments and Sweetwater County
Cindy Swenson, Sweetwater County Clerk
 
 
8.
Request to Restaff Vacant Position in Detention Center
Garry McLean, HR Director
 
 
9.
Request to Hire Full Time Deputy County Coroner in County Coroner's Office
Garry McLean, HR Director
 
 
10.
Request Approval of  FY 2027 At-Will Employment Contract for Kayla Kappers
Garry McLean, HR Director
 
 
11.
Request Approval of  FY 2027 At-Will Employment Contract for R. Crysal Lopez
Garry McLean, HR Director
 
 
12.
Ratify the Coalition of Local Governments' Comments on Bureau of Land Management Wyoming’s 2026 Third Quarter Competitive Lease Sale Draft EA: DOI-BLM-WY-0000-2026-0002-EA
Commissioner Thoman
 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
 

10:45- Commissioner Richards


Island Richards
 
 

10:50- Commissioner Jones


Taylor Jones
 
 

10:55- Chairman West


Keaton West
 
 

11:00- Commissioner Slaughter


Robb Slaughter
 
 

11:05- Commissioner Thoman


Mary Thoman
 
D.

ACTION/PRESENTATION ITEMS
 
 
1.
11:10- Interview, Selection, and Appointment of the Sweetwater County Sheriff.  Following the selection, the Oath of Office will be administered by the Honorable Judge Suzannah Robinson  
BOCC
 
 
2.

11:30- Break


BOCC
 
 
3.
11:40- Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's Annual Report
Kari Quickenden, Interim CEO- Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
 
 
4.
11:55- Memorial Hospital Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
5.
12:00- State Miners' Hospital Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
6.
12:05- Fiber Optics Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
7.
12:10- Library Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
8.
12:15- Museum Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
9.
12:20- Planning & Zoning Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
10.
12:25- Predatory Animal Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
11.
12:30- Solid Waste Disposal District #2 Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
12.
12:35- Solid Waste Disposal District- Eden Valley Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
13.
12:40- Southwest Counseling Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
14.
12:45- STAR Transit Board Appointment  
BOCC
 
 
15.
12:50- Acceptance of the 2025 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award
County Grants Manager Krisena Marchal
 
 
16.
12:55- Approval to Submit a SFY 27/28 Community Prevention Grant Program Application
Grants Manager Krisena Marchal; Community Prevention Specialist Jayda Gatley
 
 
17.
1:00- Request Approval of FY 2027 Contract between  Southwest Counseling, and Sweetwater County Treatment Court
Garry McLean, HR Director
 
 
18.
1:05- Request Approval of Resolution # 2026-06-CC-05, Authorizing the Compensation of Deputy County Coroner Hannah Attebury
Garry McLean, HR Director
 
 
19.
1:10- Discussion Regarding UMR Claims Audit Performed by Lumelight 
Garry Mclean, HR Director
 
 
20.
1:20- 2026-30 UW Extension MOU
Matt Helie, Associate Director UW Extension
 
 
21.
1:35- Resolution 2026-06-CC-03 Sweetwater County Compensation for Election Judges, County Counting, Canvassing and Audit Boards
Cindy Swenson, Sweetwater County Clerk
 
 
22.
1:40- Letter of Engagement for the 2026 Board of Equalization Hearings
Cindy Swenson, Sweetwater County Clerk
 
 
23.
1:45- Request Approval to install Museum Exhibit in the Courthouse Hallways
David Mead, Museum Director
 

1:50- EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Potential Litigation

ADJOURN

3:30- BUDGET WORKSHOP
 
FY27 Budget Work Session
Rebecca Romero, Accounting Specialist