December

Minutes of the Proceedings
Board of County Commissioners
Prepared by the Office of the Clerk of Laramie County

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Those in attendance were Commissioner Gay
Woodhouse, Chairman; Commissioner Troy
Thompson, Vice-Chairman; Commissioner Diane
Humphrey; County Attorney Mark Voss; Deputy County
Attorney Sylvia Hackle; County Clerk Debbye Lathrop
and Deputy County Clerk Rhonda Bush.

Those signing the register were Don Beard, Laramie
County Public Works; Georgian Wearing, Riata Ranch
Event Center; Sandra Newland, Laramie County
Grants; M. Lee Hasenauer, County Commissioner-
elect; Buck Holmes, County Commissioner-elect; Rich
D'Ambrosio, CRMC; Patti Waddell; Bill Long, Sheriff's
Department; Linda Heath; Estelle Haefele; Jim
Haefele; Larry Milbourn, Laramie County Fair; Jeff
Ketcham; Chris Wegner; Rich Hillegas, Laramie
County Sheriff's Department; Trudy Eisele, County
Treasurer; James Broomfield; Nick Healey, Dray,
Dykeman and Reed; Brad Emmons, AVI; Danny Glick,
Sheriff; Andy Wearing; Casandra Bossingham,
Laramie County Fair; Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs
Post; Sam Galeotos; Andy McMahon; Justin Beckner;
Amber Ash, County Commissioner-elect; Take Pullos,
CRMC; Casey Palma, Steil Surveying; Frank Falen,
Bud & Falen; Branden Jensen, Budd Falen Law Office;
Maxine Litecky; Sandy Landers, CODC; Stephan
Pappas, Pappas & Pappas Architects; Marilyn Ham,
CALC; Robert Cook, Accounting Office; Robert Thorn,
CRMC; Mark T. Daly; Art Hansen.

01 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
Minutes of Proceedings for December 4, 2012.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

02 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
application for a Malt Beverage Permit submitted by
Edward A. Wearing, Jr. d/b/a Riata Ranch Event
Center located at 822 Arena Lane, Cheyenne, WYfor
December 31, 2012. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

03 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County and Wood Works,
LLC to do touch-up and repair to desks and furniture for
Laramie County buildings in the amount of $455.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
disposal of two-way radios submitted by Public Works.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

05 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution changing Dale Steenbergen's term on the
Laramie County Fair Board to the correct expiration
date of December 31, 2014. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
After obtaining all signatures, the resolution is to be
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
Business Associate/Limited Data Set Use Agreement,
License Agreement and Addendum between
Inflexxion, Inc. and Laramie County to allow the
Laramie County Sheriff's Department access to and the
use of the ASI-MV Connect Program to conduct
Addiction Severity Index testing for inmates at the
Laramie County Detention Center in the amount of
$640 to run to August 2013. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
After obtaining all signatures, the agreement is to be

filed in central files with the County Clerk.

07 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the trade-
in of 6 Glock pistols ($264 per gun) to Adamson Police
Products submitted by the Sheriff's Department.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

08 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
addendum to the hydraulic elevator maintenance
agreement (010717-16) and prior addendums between
Laramie County and Schindler Elevator Corp.
increasing the annual contract amount to $25,212 and
the extending the effective to July 1, 2015.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The addendum is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

09 County Clerk Finance Office Manager, Bob Cook,
presented the following budget amendments for fiscal
year 2013: 1) Transfer $97,120 from the
Commissioner Discretionary line item in Fund 232 to
the 2008 SPOT Fund 336 for final payments for
construction of the shooting complex; 2) Appropriate
$875,240 in unanticipated revenue from the State of
Wyoming Land and Investment Board consensus block
funding for the following: Shooting Sports automated
target retrieval system $80,000; Shooting Sports ADA
compliance concrete work $40,000; VOIP telephone
system infrastructure for the county complex and health
department $120,120; Courthouse security
improvements $128,120: Roof repairs for the Historic
courthouse $75,000; Loading dock door replacement
and ADA upgrades $25,000; Electronic secure keyways
for Archer buildings $6,000; Security and monitoring
system upgrades for the detention center for PREA
compliance, $154,000; Archer paving projects
$250,000; 3) Appropriate $129,245 unanticipated
revenues from the State of Wyoming Homeland
Security federal pass-through grant for the following:
County Coroner equipment, $2,505; EMA (2012 Grant)
general operations and equipment $69,074; Sheriff's
equipment, $15,866.00; Hazardous material training,
$1,800; EMA (201 Grant) general operations and
equipment, $40,000; 4) Appropriate $385,530
unanticipated revenue from the Wyoming Department
Of Transportation through a federal pass-through TEAL
grant for the Allison Draw phase II construction project.
Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no public comment, the
Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
budget amendments as presented. Commissioner
Thompson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

10 County Clerk Debbye Lathrop presented a resolution
adopting a bi-weekly pay schedule for all County
employees except Elected Officials. Chairman
Woodhouse opened the meeting for comment. Clerk
of the District Court, Sandy Landers, stated her concern
that employees may lose pay and expressed a desire
to participate in the process of determining the details
for implementation. Commissioner Humphrey moved
to approve a resolution adopting a bi-weekly pay
schedule for all County employees except Elected
Officials and their chief deputies. After discussion,
Commissioner Humphrey moved to amend her motion
by striking "with the first bi-weekly pay check being
delivered to employees on July 19, 2013."
Commissioner Thompson seconded the main motion
and the motion to amend, both of which passed unanimously.

11 Rich D'Ambrosio presented a resolution (pursuant to
the requirements of W.S. 18-8-301) approving a
merger between Cheyenne Surgical Center, LLC and
Cheyenne Medical Plaza Surgery Center, LLC, d/b/a
Yellowstone Surgery Center, of which Memorial
Hospital of Laramie County is a member. Dr. Take
Pullos stated this is a strong collaborative effort
between the hospital and the physicians and will
enhance the quality of care while eliminating
duplication of services. Commissioner Thompson
moved to approve the resolution approving a merger
between Cheyenne Surgical Center, LLC and

Cheyenne Medical Plaza Surgery Center, LLC d/b/a
Yellowstone Surgery Center. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The resolution is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

12 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a contract
between Laramie County and Albany County for the
housing of juveniles in the custody of the Albany
County Sheriff at the Laramie County Juvenile
Services Center in the amount of $195 per day plus
any required transportation at the rate of $.55 per mile
and officer time at $28 per hour. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The contract is filed in central files with

13 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
purchase of a Model 3232 Electric Scissor 38' lift for
the Archer Complex for the maintenance of Archer
buildings in the amount of $23,248 to be paid through
the Specific Purpose Optional Sales Tax Fund.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

14 Gary Kranse, Development Director, presented a
Subdivision Permit and Plat for Table Mountain
Ranches, Fifth Filing, and recommended a solution to
the construction of Mountain View Loop, which is for
the applicant to pay the sum of $9,000 to Laramie
County after which the County will construct a new
road along the first option route presented at the last
meeting. Mr. Kranse provided the staff report and
recommended approval of the agreement reached
between the County and the applicant. County
Attorney Mark Voss stated he has been in contact with
both the applicant and a neighboring landowner who
was involved in prior litigation on this matter.
However, the Lewis's have protested certain provisions
of the proposed resolution on the replat. Frank Falen,
representing the applicants, stated his clients support
the resolution as written and requested the Board of
County Commissioners give the resolution favorable
consideration. Nick Healy, representing the Lewis's,
stated he believed there is ambiguity on whether or
not the construction of the road is contingent on the
County receiving payment from the applicant and the
standard to which the road is going to be constructed.
The Lewis's want to make certain the new road is built
equal to or better than the standard of the previous
road and the language in the resolution does not state
that clearly. Counsel for Lewis expressed the Lewis’
willingness to provide $3000 to contribute to the cost
of building the new road section. Rex Lewis, 575
Valley View Drive, reiterated the lack of a definitive
standard for the newly constructed road. Commissioner
Humphrey moved to approve a Subdivision Permit
and Plat for Table Mountain Ranches, Fifth Filing, a
replat of Table Mountain Ranches, Fourth Filing, Lots
219, 224, 225, and 226, Laramie County, Wyoming
with the resolution as drafted. Commissioner
Thompson seconded the motion, but asked for a
modification to the resolution, stating that the road
would be built to the standard of the road that is being
replaced. County Attorney Mark Voss indicated the
proposed language would still be vague as to what
part of the road is being replaced. Commissioner
Humphrey asked that a vote be taken on the main
motion. The motion died on a vote of one in favor
and one opposed with Commissioner Thompson
casting the dissenting vote and Chairman Woodhouse
recusing herself. Commissioner Thompson then asked
Public Works Don Beard to report on to what "standard"
the current road had been built. According to Don
Beard, the existing road was not built to any standard.
His recommendation was to construct the road in such
a way as to eliminate erosion which would be to blend
the newly constructed portion of the road between the
two existing portions of the road. Commissioner
Thompson moved to approve a Subdivision Permit
and Plat for Table Mountain Ranches Fifth Filing, a
replat of Table Mountain Ranches, Fourth Filing, Lots
219, 224, 225, and 226, Laramie County, Wyoming,
with the resolution as drafted by County Attorney Voss.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which

passed unanimously, with Chairman Woodhouse
abstaining. A check in the amount of $9,000 was
delivered by the applicant's attorney to the County
Clerk upon adjournment of the meeting.

15 Justin Beckner, Beckner Consulting Service, presented
a Subdivision Permit and Plat for Riata Ranch at
Campstool 2nd Filing, located in Laramie County,
Wyoming. As agent for the applicant, Mr. Beckner
asked for a change in the language in condition #2 to
decrease the size of lots from 10 acres to the State
Engineer's recommendations for lot size. Gary Kranse,
County Planner, presented the staff report and
recommended approval with the following conditions:
1) County engineer recommendation for road way
signage shall be completed prior to any site plan or
building permit approval; 2) A note shall be placed on
the plat stating that "No further subdivision of the lots
within the Riata Ranch at Campstool Second Filing
property, including Tract A and Lot 15, shall occur that
would reduce the overall average lot size to no less
than what the State Engineer requires for all lots
located within this plat. Commissioner Thompson
stated he is not comfortable with that language as the
state engineer's office has not yet specified a minimum
lot size. Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting
as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no public comment,
the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
Subdivision Permit and Plat for Riata Ranch at
Campstool 2nd Filing, located in Laramie County,
Wyoming and adopt facts and findings a and b and
conditions one and two and amend condition number
two to state "the overall average lot size no less than 8
acres." Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

16 Brad Emmons, AVI Engineering, agent for the
applicant, presented a Subdivision Permit and Plat for
Swan Ranch Rail Park 6th Filing located in Laramie
County, Wyoming. The purpose of the application is
for the platting and recordation of a public right-of-way
dedication. Gary Kranse, Planning and Development,
presented the staff report and recommended approval
with the following condition: comments from the
County engineer be resolved prior to final recordation.
Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no public comment, the
Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
Subdivision Permit and Plat for Swan Ranch Rail Park
6th Filing located in Laramie County, Wyoming with
condition #1 and adopt facts and findings a and b.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

17 Brad Emmons, agent for the applicant, presented a
Subdivision Permit and Plat for Swan Ranch Rail Park,
7th Filing, located in Swan Ranch Rail Park, 4th
Filing, Lot 5, Block 1, Laramie County, Wyoming. The
purpose is to split one lot into two lots. Gary Kranse,
Planning and Development, presented the staff report
and recommended approval with the following
condition: comments from the County engineer be
resolved prior to final recordation. Chairman
Woodhouse opened the hearing for public comment.
Hearing no public comment, the Chairman closed the
public hearing. Commissioner Thompson moved to
approve the Subdivision Permit and Plat for Swan
Ranch Rail Park, 7th Filing, located in Swan Ranch
Rail Park, 4th Filing, Lot 5, Block 1, Laramie County,
Wyoming with one condition and findings of facts a &
b of the staff report. Commissioner Humphrey

18 Casey Palma, Steil Surveying, agent for the applicant,
presented a Subdivision Permit and Plat for Trinity
Estates 1st Filing, located East of Hynds Boulevard and
North of West Riding Club Road, Laramie County,
Wyoming. Gary Kranse, Planning and Development,
presented the staff report and recommended approval
with the following conditions: 1) that Buck Brush Road
shall be built to County road gravel standard from
Riding Club road to the North end of Tract 5, as shown
on the plat, prior to any permits or construction allowed
on any Tracts within Trinity Estates First Filing; 2) First
Filing shall be added to the title block of the plat
under Trinity Estates prior to recordation; 3) the plat

shall be updated to show the WYDOT approved access
locations along Hynds Boulevard prior to recordation.
Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. James Broomfield stated there are
concerns on the part of those residents on Buckbrush
Road which are water and access; they would like to
have all the access off Hynds Boulevard rather than
Buckbrush Road. Andy McMahon, 9891 Hynds,
questioned whether or not Buckbrush would be
extended to North of the proposed subdivision because
if it would, it would be going through his barn. Mark
Daly indicated that if Buckbrush ends in a cul-de-sac, it
would possibly landlock some of his property. Sam
Galeotos spoke about dedicating an additional
easement. Mr. Kranse stated that the intent is to end
Buck Brush in a cul-de-sac at Colorado Road. Hearing
no further public comment, the Chairman closed the
PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Thompson moved
to approve a Subdivision Permit and Plat for Trinity
Estates 1st Filing, located East of Hynds Boulevard and
North of West Riding Club Road, Laramie County,
Wyoming with conditions 1 and 2 and adopt facts and
findings a and b. Commissioner Humphrey seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.

19 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution appointing Mike Olson to the Laramie
County Fair Board for a five-year term to run January 1,
2013 through December 31, 2017. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. After obtaining all signatures, the
resolution is to be filed in central files with the County Clerk.

20 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution appointing Steve Corsi to the Laramie
County Fair Board to complete the vacated term of
Sandy Vetter, which will expire December 31, 2013.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. After obtaining all
signatures, the resolution is to be filed in central files
with the County Clerk.

21 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution appointing William Hickman to the
Cheyenne Regional Airport Board for a five-year term
running January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

22 Gary Kranse presented a resolution authorizing him in
his capacity as Director of Planning and Development
to approve a Change Order of up to $100,000 to pay
an additional sum to AP Wyoming for work on the
Juvenile Services Center. The funding will come from
retainage from Engineering America which was
another contractor on the Archer Complex project.
Commissioner Thompson asked what documentation
would be provided and Mr. Kranse stated there will be
documentation provided by AP Wyoming to use as the
County proceeds. Commissioner Thompson moved to
approve the resolution. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

CERTIFICATION

I, Debra K Lathrop, Clerk of Laramie County, do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct
copy of the Minutes of the Proceedings for
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk

Reviewed by : Troy Thompson, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Those in attendance were Commissioner Gay
Woodhouse, Chairman; Commissioner Troy
Thompson, Vice Chairman; Commissioner Diane
Humphrey; County Attorney Mark Voss; Deputy County
Attorney Sylvia Hackl; County Clerk Debbye Lathrop;
Chief Deputy County Clerk, Rhonda Bush.

Those signing the register were Rory Hayes, Hayes
Construction, Inc; Buck Homes; Linda Heath; Amber
Ash, Commissioner Elect; Lars Lone; Joe Patterson,
Joe Patterson Construction; Sandra Newland, Laramie
County Grants; Jack Whyatt, Cheyenne Light Fuel and
Power; David Dedo; George DeBono; Branden Jensen,
Budd Falen Law; Marilyn Ham, CALC; Frank Smith,
Wyoming Const. Party; Tom Mason, MPO; John Steil,
Steil Surveying; Larry Gallagher, Summit Engineer;
Dallas Johnson, SE Wyoming Builders; Casey Palma,
Steil Surveying; Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post;
Todd Glandt, Sunset Homes; Troy Griffith, Kaiser Corp;
Noel R. Griffith, Architect; Nick Healey, Dray Dykeman
and Reed; Keith Trimels, IDT Group; Scott Foster;
Peter Pontillo; Del & Doran Lummis, Sweetgrass; Brad
Emmons, AVI.

01 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
Minutes of Proceedings for November 20, 2012.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

02 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
following fees collected by various County entities for
October 2012: Shooting Range, $18,285.85; Drug
Court, $252.00; DUI Court, $1,125.00; Planning &
Development Department, $76,536.20; Clerk of District
Court, $17,210.74; Circuit Court, $100,794.00;
Sheriff's Department, $163,368.94; County Clerk,
$105,892.90. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

03 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
following part-time salaries in the amount of
$38,361.24 for November 2012: Planning, $160.00;
Extension Agent, $2,053.02; Buildings & Grounds,
$11,520.92; Information Technology, $1,564.89;
County Clerk, $4,274.02; County Treasurer, $3,393.66;
Sheriff Operations, $1,460.00; Sheriff Detention,
$8,752.58; District Court, $375.00; County Coroner,
$2,800.00; Drug Court, $920.00; Shooting Range,
$1,087.15. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

04 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve warrants
for November 2012 in the amount of $3,599,189.79.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

05 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
resolution certifying that the governing body of
Laramie County has agreed on the Town of Pine Bluffs
Projects to be submitted to the State Loan and
Investment Board for the FY2013/2014 Countywide
Consensus Block Grant Funding in the amount of
$161,000. (10th Street Storm Water approach
rehabilitation, $46,000 & drainage coordinator
rehabilitation, $115,000) Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the trade
in of two shotguns to Frontier Arms in the amount of
$200, and the destruction of one portable radio and
two tasers. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

07 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
resolution authorizing the increase in funds to the
State Homeland Security Grant Program for the 2011
Fiscal Year grant in the amount of $40,000 for the
purchase of an amateur radio system for
communications between the County and State
emergency operation centers. Commissioner
Thompson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

08 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
acceptance of the Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG) 12-GPD-LAR-EM-GCF12
in the amount of $43,000 to run October 1, 2011 to
March 31, 2013 for the general operational expenses
of the Emergency Management Agency.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. After obtaining all signatures,
the grant agreement is to be filed in central files with

09 County Planning and Development Director Gary
Kranse presented the background for requesting the
adoption of the 2012 ICC Building Codes and the
2011 National Electrical Code as required by the State
of Wyoming in order for Laramie County to maintain
local control over building and fire codes. Mr. Kranse
stated local governments could adopt amendments to
the ICC and National Codes and recommended
approval of the codes with the following amendments:
1) remove fire sprinkler requirements for one and two
family dwelling units; 2) the amendments previously
adopted at time of adopting prior versions of the code.
There was a suggestion and a motion by the Planning
Commission to adopt the 2009 ECC codes; however,
since that was not part of the public notice,
consideration of adoption cannot take place at this
time. If adopted, the effective date of the codes would
be January 2, 2013. Commissioner Thompson asked
Mr. Kranse to explain how this would affect existing
businesses, specifically related to restaurant hoods.
Mr. Kranse stated the new codes would only be
applied when that type of construction, such as a new
hood or new wiring for the hood, was permitted.
Commissioner Thompson also asked if there is an
appeal process if a builder believes something does
not make sense. Mr. Kranse indicated his hope was to
address those types of concerns at the staff level or
through the variance process with the Chief Building
Official and an appeal of his decision would go to the
Board of Appeals, which is the Planning Commission.
Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. Frank Smith, Wyoming
Constitution Party, stated a belief that codes infringe
on personal property rights and that if there is a need
for building codes, the codes should be "home grown."
He also asked that a decision on the adoption of
these codes be postponed until the newly-elected
commissioners were sworn in. Jack Stadel, Stadel
Construction, spoke in opposition of adopting the 2009
energy codes and offered to be part of a work group
on this topic. Hearing no further public comment, the
Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the 2012
International Building Code, the 2012 Residential
Code for one and two family dwellings, the 2012 Fuel
Gas Code, the 2012 Fire Code, the 2012 Plumbing
Code, the 2012 Mechanical Code, and the 2011
National Electrical Code and the proposed
amendments to each of these codes. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

10 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
resolution giving public notice of solicitation of
nominations for Directors of the Laramie County Weed
and Pest Control District for Areas 3, 5, and 7.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

11 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution certifying that the governing body of Laramie County has agreed upon County Projects to be submitted to the State Loan and Investment Board for the BFY 2013/2014 Countywide Consensus Block Grant Funding in the amount of $721,407.86.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

12 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
Cooperative Agreement between Laramie County and
the Wyoming Department of Transportation for an
Industrial Road Project Grant (IRP) for the Swan Ranch
Industrial Road Project. The County will bill WYDOT
for 50% of the actual costs up to $900,000 and the
developer, Granite Peak, will pay the remainder.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. After obtaining all signatures,
the agreement is to be filed in central files with the County Clerk.

13 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
purchase of vehicles from Spradley Barr Motors in the
amount of $175,953 for the Public Works Department.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

14 Brandon Jensen, Budd-Falen Law Offices, representing
the applicant presented a Subdivision Permit and Plat
for Table Mountain Ranches, Fifth Filing, a replat of
Table Mountain Ranches, Fourth Filing, Lots 219, 224,
225, and 226, Laramie County, Wyoming. Chairman
Woodhouse recused herself, stating she would sit in on
the PUBLIC HEARING, but she would not be voting.
Mr. Jensen stated this application is the final step in
what he described as a "saga." Years ago a home and
septic system were built on a right-of-way, which a
prior landowner attempted to vacate. Justice Kite of
the Wyoming State Supreme Court was quoted by Mr.
Jensen and her recommendation that the parties and
the County work together to relocate the access
easement. It is not the intent of the applicant to
change the legal status of the road. The purpose is to
relocate the road a safe distance from the applicant's
residence and, while the court suggested Mr. Rex
Lewis pay 25% of the cost of moving the road, the
applicant is not requesting that. The request is to give
the applicants sufficient time to sell their home to
generate the funds to construct the road. Mr. Jensen
introduced John Steil of Steil Surveying Services. Mr.
Steil explained that his role was to locate the current
structures, septic system, etc. and to make proposals on
various road routes. The preferred route is to go up an
existing draw and then tie into the existing road. The
alternate route would be a 35-foot wide right-of-way
with two sharp turns. While that route would be the
least costly, it would not be the best solution. Mr. Steil
also read the dedication from the original plat and
recommended that the same language be placed on
the new plat. In response to a question from
Commissioner Humphrey, Mr. Steil stated that to his
knowledge there are only two landowners involved in
the plat. County Planning and Development Director
Gary Kranse, presented the staff report and
recommended approval of the route proposed by Mr.
Steil with no conditions. Chairman Woodhouse
opened the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. Nick
Healy, Dray, Dykeman and Healy, representing
adjacent landowner, Rex Lewis, provided a binder of
information into the record. Mr. Healy stated he
believed his clients were ready to move on with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission. The
binder of information included information since 2004,
including the various court findings. Mr. Healy asked
that placing the dedication read into the record by
John Steil on the plat be a condition of the plat. Mr.
Healy also stated that the existing road was built to
County standard 2. His client believes that neither of
the options being proposed meet the requirements set
out in 2004 and that both options harm his client;
however, his client could live with one of the options,
provided the Lewis's are not required to pay for any
construction costs. Their concern is, though, that either
the road be built prior to approval of the plat or there
is something binding the Carnahans to build the road, and they request that the new road be built to the
same standard as the prior road. Noel Griffith, prior
landowner, stated that he had vacated the right-of-way
by working with a former County Attorney many years
ago prior to constructing the house that exists there
today. Mr. Griffith also indicated the preferred route
proposed by the applicants would be the most
workable route. David Dedo, the current occupant of
the home on the property being discussed, stated that
the current road would not allow emergency vehicles
to pass and he, too, supported the preferred route
being proposed by the applicant. Troy Griffith stated
the road was not passable from his prior residence on
the existing access and he also recommended
approval of the preferred option. Keith Trimels,
registered engineer, stated he is familiar with the area
and stated that the existing access has problems as
does the second option and supported the preferred
option from his experience as a first responder. Bud
Falen stated the estimated cost of constructing and
equivalent or better road than the one that exists today
is between $8000 and $12,000; the proposal is that
the Carnahans not be allowed to sell any of the lots
that they own other than the one upon which the
house is located until the new road is built and the
applicant is asking for up to two years to build that road
with Mr. Don Beard being the arbitrator of the quality
of the construction according to county road standards.
Commissioner Thompson asked for verification of his
understanding of Mr. Falen's proposal and asked for a
response from Mr. Nick Healy. Mr. Healy asked what
guarantee there would be for the road to be built and
questioned how a plat could be approved without the
guarantee in place. Mr. Rex Lewis posed a question to
John Steil about the slight curve in the road. Mr. Steil
stated that to do a round curve would create a steeper
grade. Mr. Lewis then stated that the route is
acceptable, but the financing is still in question. He
also believes the County has equity in the road, and
he proposed that he finance the construction of the
road as long as he had a perfected position. However,
he believes the County should participate in the cost of
construction. He also stated he believed the
terminology of "emergency vehicle" access be clarified
in writing and that the standard be that of today which
he understands to cost more in the neighborhood of
$30,000. Mr. Falen stated he believes his clients
would not want to be under a financial obligation to
Mr. Lewis, and he offered to pay for the road and be
repaid by the Carnahans. Hearing no further
comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Thompson asked County Attorney Mark
Voss what the County's ability to place a lien on
property would be. Mr. Voss stated that a condition
could be placed on the plat and that the condition had
to be met prior to recording the plat; however, he
believes there could also be a period of time for
meeting the condition placed on the plat and it could
be recorded. If the condition was not met within the
specified period of time, the County could vacate the
plat. Gary Kranse, County Planner, suggested a
development agreement be entered into between the
applicant and Laramie County as had been done in
the past. Commissioner Thompson moved to postpone
consideration of the Subdivision Permit and Plat for
Table Mountain Ranches, Fifth Filing, a replat of
Table Mountain Ranches, Fourth Filing, Lots 219, 224,
225, and 226, Laramie County, Wyoming with
conditions until the December 18th, 2012 meeting.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed with Commissioner Woodhouse abstaining.

15 Dell Lummis, Lummis Livestock Company, presented a
Final PUD for a change in Zone District from A2
(Agricultural) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) for
the Sweetgrass Development located south of College
Avenue and east of Avenue C, Laramie County,
Wyoming. This development is approximately 2,000
acres and will be done in segments of 150 to 200
acres. So not to overwhelm the infrastructure, the
build out plan is 50 years. Gary Kranse, County
Planner, said the Planning Commission recommended
approval with the following conditions: A. Detailed
traffic studies and drainage plans shall be submitted
for review with subsequent Subdivision Permit and Plat application; B. The recommended edits from
Laramie County Planning and Development Office
shall be submitted prior to final recordation; C.
Comments from the County Engineer shall be
addressed prior to final recordation; D. That the
language on page 3, Section A be revised to clarify
that the PUD language takes precedent over the
Laramie County Land Use Regulations except in those
instances where the item or regulation is not addressed
in the PUD. Commissioner Thompson asked Mr.
Kranse if the roads will be County maintained. Mr.
Kranse responded that the collector roads will be
County maintained with private roads being privately
maintained. Chairman Woodhouse opened for public
comment. Peter Pontillo, properly owner west of
Avenue C, asked if approved, would the PUD
encompass his property? Mr. Kranse said the PUD
would not affect his property. Hearing no further public
comment, Chairman Woodhouse closed the public
comment. Commissioner Thompson moved to
approve a Final PUD for a change in Zone District from
A2 (Agricultural) to PUD (Planned Unit Development)
for the Sweetgrass Development located south of
College Avenue and east of Avenue C, Laramie
County, Wyoming with the recommended conditions
from the Planning Commission and find that this
application is in conformance with Section 4-2-112 of
the Laramie County Land Use Regulations.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed with Commissioner Woodhouse abstaining.

16 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a grant
agreement between Laramie County and the Wyoming
Business Council for the successful CDBG Community
Development grant application in the amount of
$362,448 with no matching funds from Laramie
County. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. After obtaining all
signatures, the agreement is to be filed in central files
with the County Clerk.

The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

CERTIFICATION

I, Debra K Lathrop, Clerk of Laramie County, do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct
copy of the Minutes of the Proceedings for Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk

Reviewed by : Gay Woodhouse, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners

This information is available in alternate forms. If reasonable accomodations are required, contact
Laramie County Human Resources, 310 West 19th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001, (307)633-4355
within a reasonable time.

 

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