Public Notice No. 9384

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming, met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers with the following members present: Chairman Michael McNamee, Commissioner Justin Burkart, Commissioner Aaron Walsh, and Mary Feagler, County Clerk and Clerk of the Board. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Burkart moved to approve the agenda and the minutes from the June 3rd meeting, seconded, and passed. Chairman McNamee opened the meeting, welcoming all in attendance, and briefed those in attendance on the special meeting held with Jenny Staeben from the DEQ, Industrial Citing that occurred last Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was informative and helpful, as she explained the process that the energy company must go through and the approximate project timeframe. Chairman McNamee also announced the open house presented by Nextera Energy at the college that evening and one in Chugwater, Wednesday evening, concerning the company’s Wind Energy project.
Undersheriff Herb Irons presented the Sheriff’s Office and Commissary report. The Sheriff’s office earnings report for May was $1,760.00, and Commissary earnings for May were $8,106.44. He mentioned a contract with Long Building Solutions to come and service the heating and cooling system on an annual schedule. Commissioner Walsh moved to accept the Sheriff’s Commissary and Earnings report, seconded and passed.
County Treasurer Leticia Dominguez presented her monthly financial report and a mid-month voucher to send an advance payment for printing and sending postcards for tax bills. Commissioner Burkart moved to approve the Treasurer’s report and the voucher, seconded and passed.
County Grant Writer, Hannah Fullmer, presented a Resolution for a Safe Streets and Road Grant Application 2025-09. Commissioner Burkart moved to adopt the Resolution, seconded, and passed.
County Clerk Mary Feagler presented the updated warrant report and the May payroll liabilities report. She also presented Resolution 2025-08, which was signed previously out of the meeting, to appoint a special prosecutor. Commissioner Walsh moved to accept the Clerk’s updated warrant report and payroll liabilities report, seconded and passed. Commissioner Burkart moved to ratify Resolution 2025-08, seconded and passed.
Library Board member Michel Traher presented the Library report. She shared that she would like to remain on the Library Board as her current term ends June 30th. Commissioner Walsh moved to accept the Library report, and place Michel on the library board for a second term, seconded and passed.
County Assessor Debbi Surrat presented 2 reduction orders totaling 238.65. Commissioner Walsh moved to approve the reduction orders, seconded, and passed.

Amy Smith, Ag and Natural Resources Coordinator, presented the University of Wyoming Extension report. She announced that on June 24th, the Extension office is doing a meet and greet open house for the New 4-H Educator, Shelbie Hanlon, from 8-6. On June 30th, they will have a Fair entry workshop for members who need help entering their projects for the fair. Centsible Nutrition coordinator, Crystal Zerby, reported on her recent activities. Commissioner Walsh moved to accept the UW Extension report, seconded, and passed.
Stephanie Baumgardner, Fairgrounds manager, presented the Fairgrounds report. Fairgrounds manager Stephanie Lofink amended $28,000 into the 24/25 budget for funds on hand for Fair awards or any expenses that may arise before the end of the fiscal year. Commissioner Walsh moved to accept the Fair report and approve the budget amendment, which was seconded and passed.
Public Health Director, Heather Dittmer, presented the TANF grant contract and a point of contact change for the Prevention Grant for approval and signature. Commissioner Walsh moved to approve and sign the contract.
Michelle Winget attended the meeting with the proposed insurance quote on all buildings, vehicles, and equipment. The amount for the next fiscal year is $148,065. The insurance company is in the process of getting a quote from another company. Commissioner Burkart moved to approve the quote with the anticipation of possibly saving some money with the quote from the other company when it comes in.
Ron Laher, current Goshen Care Center Joint Powers Board member, sent a letter of interest to remain on the board. Commissioner Burkart moved to have Mr. Laher remain on the Board, seconded and passed.
The Lippincott Feedyard CAFCO permit was considered for approval. Commissioner Walsh moved to approve the permit, seconded, and it passed.

The Budget Amendment hearing had the following Amendments:
Department: Expense Income Purpose
Emergency Manager $7,639 $7,639 Salary transfer from FW
Fire Warden $181,666 $181,666 Federal fire funds pass through

Public Health $15,445.00 grant funds for payroll liabilities
$305 $305 unanticipated grant income
IT $40,000 $40,000 unanticipated payroll
Victims Assistance $1,000 $1,000 payroll

Commissioner Burkart moved to approve the Budget Amendment, seconded, and passed.
The Commission adjourned at 10:027am. The next regular meeting will be July 1st at the usual place and time. Per Wyo. Stat. §18-3-516(f), access to the county information can be obtained at www.goshencountywy.gov or by calling the Clerk’s office (307)532-4051. (approved for publication)

Attest: _______________________________ ___________________________________
Mary B. Feagler Michael McNamee, Chairman
Goshen County Clerk Goshen County Commission

Public Notice No. 9384 published in The Torrington Telegram on July 2, 2025.