WHEATLAND — The Platte County Fair Board discussed electrical upgrades needed at the fairgrounds’ indoor arena during the Platte County Commission’s regular meeting April 24, according to meeting minutes.
The commission suggested the fair board use its funds to upgrade the electrical system now, then the county will apply for countywide consensus funds in June to cover the amount of $10,150.
In other discussion, Nicole Sticka, public health nurse manager, talked about closing the Public Health Office from 12-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for the staff’s clinic days. She also requested the office be closed May 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. so employees can participate in an emergency exercise.
The commission directed county staff to look into the possibility of buying more metal detectors for the courthouse.
County Clerk Chris Kanwischer provided the commission a draft resolution for elected officials’ salaries for 2019-22.
In other business, the Platte County Commission:
Approved payment of vouchers in the amount of $91,957.51.
Designated Oregon Trail Bank in Guernsey as depository for county funds up to 90 percent of the security furnished by the bank.
Approved Darrel McMullen’s subdivision and rezone request following a public hearing.
Approved a special use permit for Tallgrass Terminals to build six crude oil storage tanks in an industrial zoning district following a public hearing.
Approved the Bowen Tracts final plan.
Approved a memorandum of understanding between Platte County Public Health and the Platte County Fair Board to use the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds in case of an emergency.
Approved the Community Development Block Grant agreement between the county and the Wyoming Business Council, Community Development Division in the amount of $70,000. The money will be used to install an elevator in the Platte County Library, which is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2019.
Approved an encroachment license from Wheatland Rural Electric Association.
The Platte County Commission’s next regular meeting is 8 a.m. Tuesday.
