Approved Record of the October 20, 2020 Proceedings of the Platte County Commissioners in Wheatland, WY – The regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 9:00 A.M. with the following present: Sandy Kontour, Chairman; Steve Shockley, Commissioner; Ian Jolovich, Commissioner; and Malcolm Ervin, County Clerk. Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve the agenda. The motion carried. Mr. Jolovich motioned, seconded by Mr. Shockley, to approve the minutes from the last regular meeting. The motion carried. Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve the vouchers as presented. The motion carried. Vouchers Approved for Payment: 911 SYSTEM PHONE AT&T 121.78 CENTURY LINK 339.49 CENTURYLINK. 117.88 AG EXT MILEAGE & EXP FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP 19.30 STATE REIMB UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 6,634.50 SUPPLIES PLATTE COUNTY RECORD TIMES 45.95 THRIFTY FOODS 16.05 XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES 303.78 XESI DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 102.43 UTILITIES TOWN OF WHEATLAND 278.90 ASSESSOR POSTAGE FIRST BANKCARD CENTER 1.40 SUPPLIES OFFICE DEPOT 82.44 ATTORNEY PRINTING/PUBL BLUE 360 MEDIA LLC 295.40 CLERK OF COURT COSTS HERBERT K DOBY 920.00 KENNETH BROWN 290.00 PALEN LAW OFFICES, LLP 2,060.00 THRIFTY FOODS 3.29 SUPPLIES INDOFF INCORPORATED 63.51 CLERK SUPPLIES OFFICE DEPOT 12.18 COMMISSIONERS MILEAGE & EXP FIRST BANKCARD CENTER 70.63 COMMISSIONERS PLANNER AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 356.00 FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP 60.35 PLATTE COUNTY RECORD TIMES 177.84 CORONER AUTOPSIES FORENSIC PATHOLOGY CONSULTANT 1,250.00 MILEAGE & EXP FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP 91.56 PHILIP G MARTIN 19.60 COURTHOUSE BLDG MAINT AG HEATING AND COOLING 173.50 FIRST CALL ELECTRIC & FIRE INC 380.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 363.21 Fuel FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP 60.24 SUPPLIES IDEAL LINEN / BLUFFS 738.82 UTILITIES TOWN OF WHEATLAND 6,798.22 DETENTION BD OF PRISONERS CASH WA DISTRIBUTING 15,728.98 FARMER BROS CO. 592.60 GENE DAVIS DISTRIBUTING 605.90 JO-ED PRODUCE 1,525.50 THRIFTY FOODS 52.32 FUEL WEX 1,123.23 MEDICAL CARE MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL 176.28 SOUTH STREET PHARMACY 1,257.04 NEW EQUIP T-MOBILE 867.97 REPAIR/MAINT DOMINGUEZ PLUMBING LLC 492.00 WESTERN STATES FIRE PROTECTION 505.00 SUPPLIES On Target Ammunition LLC 1,722.75 VISA 75.75 TRAINING AARMS 195.00 UNIFORMS GALLS LLC 287.91 RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC 2,235.60 VISA 438.40 VEHICLE REP BOB RUWART MOTORS, INC. 281.93 ELECTIONS MILEAGE & EXP FIRST BANKCARD CENTER 71.01 SUPPLIES ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE 3,247.03 MISC GEN MEDICAL INS INTERNAL REVENUE 331.68 MISC AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 53.98 FIRST BANKCARD CENTER 13.77 PHONE CENTURYLINK. 279.32 FUSION CLOUD SERVICES LLC 1,007.52 VERIZON WIRELESS 79.05 VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS INC 558.22 PRINTING/PUBL PLATTE COUNTY RECORD TIMES 1,118.52 PH GRANTS* BIOTERRORISM PLATTE COUNTY 350.00 Crisis Funding PH CONSULTING LLC 125.00 MFH PLATTE COUNTY 525.00 PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES OFFICE ALLY 35.00 R & B SUPPLIES A & M ELECTRIC, LLC 3,253.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 109.97 UTILITIES WHEATLAND REA 196.15 VEHICLE REP CMI-TECO. 139.83 FAT BOY’S TIRE & AUTO 3,002.00 JAMES B ANGLE 106.75 WYOMING MACHINERY CO 3,454.23 SCRF WEX BANK 1,918.85 SHERIFF EXTRADITION VISA 2,925.04 FUEL WEX 3,811.38 SUPPLIES On Target Ammunition LLC 1,722.75 VISA 292.53 UNIFORMS RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC 429.75 VEHICLE REP BOB RUWART MOTORS, INC. 1,095.30 KEYSTONE GROUP 35.00 SLIB Grant LARAMIE PEAK MOTORS 31,600.00 LARAMIE PEAK MOTORS 31,600.00 TOTAL 143,900.04. Public Health CARES Act MOU: Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve Amendment #1 to the MOU between the State of Wyoming and Platte County concerning Public Health CARES Act funding. The motion carried. Encroachment Licenses: Mr. Ervin presented two encroachment licenses for approval from Wheatland REA and Chad Hooper. County Treasurer: County Treasurer Kristi Rietz presented the financial report for the month ending September 30, 2020. Chugwater Economic Development: Philip Ellis, CHED Chairman, presented an update of the effort to keep the Chugwater Rest Area open. Mr. Ellis said the rest area will be open through December 20, 2020 due to numerous efforts made by the Platte County Tourism and Lodging Board, Platte County Economic Development, CHED and the Town of Chugwater. At this time Mr. Ellis is not asking the Commissioners for any funding to keep the rest area open. Mr. Ellis said the rest area has a visitor center, which is staffed by a CHED employee who encountered approximately 33,000 travelers in 2019. 16th Street Agreement: Merlin Hitt, Platte County Economic Development, updated the Commissioners about the 16th Street Agreement between Platte County and the Town of Wheatland. Mr. Hitt said he received language from the Town and County attorney to update the agreement. The agreement is now in WYDOT’s hands and will then be reviewed by the Attorney General. Planning & Zoning – Public Hearing: Planner Clark presented a Simple Subdivision request made by Scott & Sheila Leach to create two five acre lots out of approximately 70 acres. The property is located at 1878 N. Glendo Highway, Glendo – described as part of the SW ¼ NE ¼ and part of the E ½ NW ¼ and part of the W ½ NW ¼ of Section 7, Township 30 North, Range 68 West, Platte County, Wyoming. No public comment was heard. Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve the simple subdivision request made by Scott & Sheila Leach. The motion carried. Planner Clark also presented three building certificates for approval from Andrew Woods, Steven & Bonnie Neff and Marty Shepard. Courthouse Renovation Project: Greg Orr, Project Manager, updated the Commissioners about the Courthouse renovation project. Mr. Orr showed potential design proposals from Sampson Construction, which would be more cost effective for the project. 4-H Building Reconstruction Project: Greg Orr, Project Manager, updated the Commissioners about the 4-H Building Reconstruction project. Arete Design created three Proposal Requests (PR), the first is to increase the fire line from a 4” line to a 6”; to cover the walls inside the main ballroom with drywall; and to drywall the vaulted ceiling. Mr. Orr is encouraging the Fair Board to proceed with the PR to drywall the ceiling and wait on the others until Sampson Construction releases a majority of their contingency. East Cole Property Tax Discussion: Evelyn Smith came to the Commissioners to discuss her property taxes. Ms. Smith said her, and some of her neighbors’, taxes increased by numerous hundreds of dollars. Further, Ms. Smith said her and some of her neighbors did not realize they only have 30 days to appeal the valuation decision. Therefore, Ms. Smith wanted to provide the Commissioners sufficient time to research the issue before a potential appeal next year. Daryl Tiltrum said the valuation of his house went up approximately 30%. County Assessor Danette Eppel explained why she compared East Oak Street and East Cole Street to determine value. Ms. Eppel said she is limited by the number of sales on East Cole Street to compare values and used sales from the East Oak Street as a comparison. Resolution #2020-24: Mr. Jolovich motioned, seconded by Mr. Shockley, to approve Resolution #2020-24 to amend the 2020-2021 budget. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-25: Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve Resolution #2020-25 authorizing a SLIB grant submission of $54,868.00 for Detention Center COVID-19 Response funding. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-26: Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve Resolution #2020-26 authorizing a SLIB grant submission of $19,665.40 for telephone upgrade funding. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-27: Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve Resolution #2020-27 authorizing a SLIB grant submission of $120,773.16 for Sheriff’s Deputy mobile reporting capabilities funding. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-28: Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve Resolution #2020-28 authorizing a SLIB grant submission of $9,240.00 for IT response to COVID funding. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-29: Mr. Jolovich motioned, seconded by Mr. Shockley, to approve Resolution #2020-29 authorizing a SLIB grant submission of $64,419.95 for record digitization funding. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-30: Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve Resolution #2020-30 authorizing a SLIB grant submission of $1,039,980.10 for payroll reimbursement. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-31: Mr. Shockley motioned, seconded by Mr. Jolovich, to approve Resolution #2020-31 authorizing a SLIB grant submission of $3,187.95 for disinfectant and protective barrier reimbursement. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-32: Mr. Jolovich motioned, seconded by Mr. Shockley, to approve Resolution #2020-32 to establish county holidays for 2021. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Resolution #2020-33: Mr. Jolovich motioned, seconded by Mr. Shockley, to approve Resolution #2020-33 to establish Commissioner meeting dates for 2021. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection online at www.plattecountywyoming.com or in the Office of the County Clerk. Emergency Management Coordinator: Terry Stevenson, Emergency Management Coordinator, provided an update to the Commissioners about the County’s COVID-19 response and recent quarantines. Mr. Stevenson said three citizens are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:55 A.M. Approved: /s/Sandy Kontour, Chairman. Attest: /s/Malcolm Ervin, County Clerk.
Public Notice No. 10831. To be published in the Platte County Record - Times November 25, 2020
