NOTICE:
THE SWEETWATER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 AT 9:00 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 accomodations beyond the above identified process, please call in advance to discuss other options. If you have any questions about how to particiapte in a public BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS meeting, please contact Sally Shoemaker at 307-872-3897 or via email at shoemakers@sweetwatercountywy.gov

9:00- PRELIMINARY:

Roll Call

Quorum Present 

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda
A.

PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET AMENDMENTS
 
 
1.
Budget Amendment:   Resolution 23-04-CL-03 Public Defender
Bonnie Berry, Accounting Manager, Sweetwater County
 
B.

PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING AND ZONING
 
 
1.
Request to Approve Resolution 23-04-ZO-01 - Zone Map Amendment A (Agricultural) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) as Requested by SWC
Megann Toomer, GIS/Planner
 
 
2.
Request to Approve Resolution 23-04-ZO-02 - Conditional Use Permit Renewal for Impound and Storage Yards as Requested by SWC
Megann Toomer, GIS/Planner
 
 
3.
Request to Approve Resolution 23-04-ZO-03 - Conditional Use Permit for Asphalt Plant with Ancillary Facilities and Equipment for Stockpiling and Paving Asphalt along Hwy 530
Eric Bingham, Land Use Director
 
 
4.
Request to Approve Resolution 23-04-ZO-04 - Conditional Use Permit for Asphalt Plant with Ancillary Facilities and Equipment for Stockpiling and Paving Asphalt along Hwy 530 
Eric Bingham, Land Use Director
 
 
5.
Request to Approve Resolution 23-04-ZO-05 - Variance for Maximum Height As Requested by Karla Susnjar (SAC Wireless)
Megann Toomer, GIS/Planner
 
 
6.
Request to Approve Resolution 23-04-ZO-06 - Conditional Use Permit Existing Cell Tower As Requested by Karla Susnjar (SAC Wireless)
Megann Toomer, GIS/Planner
 

9:40- 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.

9:50- 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 Minutes:  4-6-23
 
 
2.
Approval of County Vouchers/Warrants (EAL's)
 
 
3.
Approval of Monthly Reports
 
 
4.
Approval of Bonds 
 
 
5.
Approval of Hospital Maintenance Expenditures
 
 
6.
Request to Restaff Vacant Position in the Custodial Department.
Garry McLean, HR Director; Gene Legerski, Public Works Director
 
 
7.
Request to Replace Vacant Position in the Detention Center
Garry McLean, HR Director; Sheriff John Grossnickle
 

10:00- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
 

Commissioner Slaughter Comments

 
 

Commissioner Schoenfeld Comments

 
 

Commissioner Thoman Comments

 
 

Commissioner Richards Comments

 
 

Chairman West Comments

 

10:30 BREAK
D.

ACTION/PRESENTATION ITEMS
 
 
1.
10:40- Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport Update
Devon Brubaker, Airport Director, Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
 
 
2.
10:50- Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement No. 3-56-0025-047-2023
Devon Brubaker, Airport Director, Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
 
 
3.
11:00- Federal Partners Annual Update
 
 
4.
12:00 LUNCH
 
 
5.
1:15- Wyoming State Forestry Division / Wildland Fire management Annual Operating Plan
Jim Zimmerman / Fire Warden / Staff
 
 
6.
1:25- National Library Week Proclamation
Lindsey Travis, Director, Sweetwater County Library System
 
 
7.
1:35- Wyoming Downs, LLC to Conduct Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Live Horse Racing, Historic Horse Racing, Simulcast Events and Rodeo Events 63 Center Street, Rock Springs- Resolution 23-04-CC-01 95 East Railroad, Green River- Resolution 23-04-CC-02
Andrew Hubert- Wyoming Downs
 
 
8.
1:50- Request to Reclassify Position and Request to Restaff Vacancy in Court Security
Garry McLean, HR Director, Sheriff John Grossnickle
 
 
9.
1:55- Request Additional Position in the Land Use Department, FY 23-24 Budget
Garry McLean, HR Director; Eric Bingham, Land Use Director
 
 
10.
2:05-  Request Approval of Resolution # 23-04-CC-03 Authorizing Snow Holiday 
Garry McLean, HR Director
 
 
11.
2:10- Award of the FY2023 Asphalt Overlay Project
Gene Legerski, P.E.-Public Works Director
 
 
12.
2:15- Award of the Lagoon Road Reconstruction Project
Gene Legerski, P.E.-Public Works Director
 
 
13.
2:20- Discussion of the Snow Holiday and Employee Pay
Gene Legerski, P.E.-Public Works Director and John Grossnickle, Sheriff
 
 
14.
2:30- Approval of Grant of Easement between Westside Water and Sewer District and Sweetwater County
Gene Legerski, P.E.-Public Works Director
 
 
15.
2:35- Request Approval of Amendment One to the FY 2023 CMAQ Program Grant Agreement
Krisena Marchal, Grants Manager; Gene Legerski, Public Works Director
 
 
16.
2:40- Consider Approval to Submit a Local Technical Assistance Grant Application to the Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
Krisena Marchal, Grants Manager
 
 
17.
2:45 BREAK
 
 
18.
2:55- Discussion of Buckboard Marina Realignment
Sweetwater County WY
 
 
19.
3:05- Southwest Counseling Service Update on ARPA Capital Projects
Linda Acker, CEO and Melissa Wray-Marchetti, CFO of Southwest Counseling Service
 
 
20.
3:20- County Ambulance and Regionalization Grant updates
Bailie Dockter- CEO Castle Rock Ambulance
 
 
21.
3:35- Resolution 23-04-CC-01 for Adoption Conversion of Series 2021 Revenue Bonds to Tax-Exempt Bonds
Irene Richardson, CEO MHSC- Rick Thompson, Attorney Hathaway & Kunz
 
 
22.
3:50- Ratify CLG comments on the RMP's Rate Increase Application
Commissioner Mary Thoman
 
 
23.
3:55- Ratify Letter of Support to the City of Rock Springs for their Community Project Funding request.  
Keaton West, Chairman, BOCC
 

ADJOURN