Public Notice No. 9669

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming, met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 a.m. at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers with the following members present: Chairman Michael McNamee, Commissioners Justin Burkart and Aaron Walsh, and Mary Feagler, County Clerk & Clerk of the Board. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Burkart moved to approve today’s revised agenda & the minutes from the May 5th meeting, seconded & passed. Chairman McNamee’s opening comments were gratitude for the moisture, congratulations to area graduates for high school & college graduations, and gratitude for the ambition & thoughtfulness of Cheri Steinmetz for requesting the Resolution to declare a drought emergency for Goshen County.
A representative from the Sheriff’s Office was not present. Chairman McNamee reported the Sheriff’s earnings for April: Office: $1,875.00; Commissary: $1,885.09. Commissioner Walsh moved to approve the Sheriff’s Office & Commissary Earning Reports, seconded & passed.
County Treasurer Leticia Dominguez did not report as she was attending a Treasurer’s meeting in Cody.
County Clerk Mary Feagler presented the updated Warrant Report. Commissioner Walsh moved to accept the Clerk’s Report & updated Warrant Report, seconded & passed. Feagler presented Resolution 2026-11. Commissioner Burkart moved to adopt the resolution to appoint a Special Prosecutor, seconded & passed.
In his role of Emergency Management Coordinator, Thom Bozeman presented Resolution 2026-12 to accept the Emergency Management Preparedness Grant award of $38,549.00. Commissioner Burkart moved to adopt the resolution, seconded & passed.
Library Board Member, Ellen Creager, announced the Library Report would be submitted in writing.
Amy Smith, Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator, and Shelbie Hanlon, 4-H Youth Development Educator, reported for the Extension Office. A discussion ensued on the outdoor lighting & security cameras Amy has requested be installed. The 4-H program has a summer intern and they are excited to have the additional help.. Commissioner Walsh moved to accept the Extension Report, seconded & passed.

Fair Grounds General Manager, Stephanie Bumguardner, was unable to attend.
Chairman McNamee presented Resolution 2026-09, Drought Declaration. Commissioner Burkart moved to adopt Resolution 2026-09, seconded & passed.
County Clerk Mary Feagler presented budget amendments necessary to add unexpected expenses & revenue to the 2025-2026 budget. Commissioner Burkart moved to approve the amendments as submitted, seconded & passed. The amendments are as follows:
Department Expense Income Purpose
Emergency Management $40,000 $40,0000 Gen Fund - Grant match
Emergency Management $120,000 $120,000 Unanticipated grant
Emergency Management $12,300 $12,300 Unanticipated grant
Detention $13,000 $13,000 Gen Fund –EM Building
Treasurer $6,500 $6,500 Gen Fund - Unanticipated expense
Grant Writer $10,000 $10,000 Library Grant
Lt. Col. Eric Green, Sentinel Program Integration Officer, from F.E. Warren Air Force Base attended the meeting to present a plan for a missile silo construction project that will be completed in Goshen County, which is a large project spanning 3 states. Discussion included effective communication about project awareness, related easements, road access & impacts on residents travelling in the area.
Pursuant to WS§ 18-3-107 the annual salaries of certain county officers & their deputies must be set at this time. Commissioner Burkart moved to adopt Resolution 2026-10, seconded & passed.
The meeting went to Executive Session at 10:25 a.m. to discuss possible debt collection.
The meeting returned to regular session and adjourned at 10:33 a.m. The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 9:00 am. Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 18-3-516(f), additional county information is available at www.goshencountywy.gov or by calling the Clerk’s Office at 307-532-4051 (approved for publication).

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

Public Notice No. 9669 published in The Torrington Telegram on June 5, 2026.