February

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

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

00 The Laramie County Board of Commissioners met in
regular session Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Diane Humphrey,
Chairman; Commissioner Gay Woodhouse; Vice-
Chairman; Commissioner Troy Thompson; County
Attorney, Mark Voss; Deputy County Attorney, Sylvia Hackl;
Chief Deputy County Clerk, Rhonda Bush.

Those signing the register were Kelly Krakow, Town of
Albin; Kent Jesperson; Don Beard, Laramie County Public
Works; Terry Williams WYFHOP; Frank M. Cole; Bill Long,
Laramie County Sheriff's Department; Terry Murray,
Allstate Permit; Spencer Treanor, Allstate Permit; Rich
Hillegas, Sheriff's Department; Robert Cook, Accounting;
Aaron Fowler, LCFD #1; Brian Piersall, Laramie County
Archer; Tim Thorson, Thorson Development; Elaina
Ilminen, PINE BLUFFS POST; Marilyn Ham; Bonnie
Woodard, Jim Johnson; Pat Crank; Troy Hammond, Next
Media Outdoor; Jamie Rideoutt, Next Media Outdoor;
Heather Rudy, Laramie County Human Resources; Rob
Cleveland, Laramie County Emergency Management
Agency; Jeanine West, Laramie County Emergency
Management; Bill McHenry, Laramie County Emergency
Management; John Knepper, City of Cheyenne; Paula
Qualls, SCCDA; Mel Qualls, OVCA; Scott Larson,
Benchmark Engineers; Sallie Means; Dennis Auker, LCSD
#1.

01 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the Minutes
of Proceedings for February 1, 2011 with a correction to
item eleven. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.

02 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a Catering
Permit submitted by Vino's Wine & Spirits to cater a
private benefit to be held at the Archer Complex on
February 19, 2011. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

03 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
addendum to an agreement (101221-04) between
Laramie County and VTI Security in the amount of
$523.80 to be paid with Byrne Grant Funds to upgrade
system components to be installed at the Sheriff's
Department. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
addendum to an agreement (101221-04) between
Laramie County and First Wireless, Inc. for maintenance of
communications equipment used by the Laramie County
Sheriff's Department to run from July 1, 2010 to June 30,
2011. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

05 County Attorney Mark Voss, asked for a continuance on a
PUBLIC HEARING revoking Laramie County's existing
overweight, oversize permit terms, conditions, and
regulations and adopting new terms, conditions, and
regulations for overweight, oversize vehicles, W.S. 16-3-
103 (b). Commissioner Woodhouse moved to continue
the public hearing to March 1, 2011. Commissioner
Thompson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.

06 Bob Cook, Finance Department, presented the following
2011 budget amendments: 1) appropriation of $25,000 of
federal pass through money for the Operation Jessica
Program; 2) appropriation of $25,000 of unanticipated
copy fees from oil & gas research activities in the County
Clerk Recording Department to fund supplies to cover the
cost of the increased activity; 3) transfer $13,400 from
General Fund Cash Reserve to the County Coroner's
budget to cover the cost of the Coroner's new pay rate for
the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011; 4) appropriation of
$7,744 of unanticipated program income from the WCDA
Home Rehab Program that will be repaid to WCDA; 5)
appropriation of $149,457 from DEQ 319 grant and
$204,728 from the SLIB Wetlands grant for a total Dry
Creek Wetlands project budget of $354,185; 6) transfer
$16,000 for the warning system O&M reserve to the
warning system repairs & maintenance line item to cover
the costs of system repairs; 7) appropriation on an
additional $644,582 in funding from the Federal Home
Land Security Grants to correct the fund budget for current
money available from the 2008, 2009, and 2010 grant
awards. Chairman Humphrey opened the hearing for
public comment. Hearing no public comment, Chairman
Humphrey closed the public hearing. Commissioner
Thompson moved to approve the 2011 budget
amendments as presented. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

07 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
providing for the dissolution of Willow Pond Service and
Improvement District pursuant to W. S. 22-29-408.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

08 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a resolution
to impose a limited hiring freeze for the remainder of the
Fiscal Year 2011 and Fiscal Year 2012. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Documentation is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

09 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
approving the submission of a Business Committed
application to the Wyoming Business Council in
partnership with College Enterprise LLC, and LEADS for
business park development. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

10 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
amendment to agreement (100420-11) with the Juvenile
Detention American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 to provide disbursement requests submitted by the
grantee paid at 100% of the eligible project costs not to
exceed the total amount of the authorized grant of $4.6
million. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. After obtaining all signatures,
documentation is to filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

11 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
for the submission of a CDBG application to the Wyoming
Business Council on behalf of the Wyoming Family Home
Ownership Project not to exceed $160,000.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

12 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a resolution
for the submission of a CDBG application on behalf of
Albin, Wyoming to replace the ventilation hood in the
Community Center in the amount of $45,000. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

13 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
for the submission of a CDBG application on behalf of
Albin, Wyoming, to finish the Fire Station. Commissioner
Thompson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Documentation is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

14 Gary Kranse, County Planner, presented a Change Order
between Laramie County and AP Wyoming in the amount
of $126,249 for the upsizing of water and sanitary sewer
pipes within the Archer Complex and stated the County is
still under budget for the project. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the change order in the
amount of $126,249. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

15 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a lease
agreement between Laramie County and Global Geo-
physical Services Inc. in the amount of $1,000 a month to
use a portion of the Archer property for a staging area for
seismic surveying in Laramie County until April 1, 2011.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

16 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
appointing Jeff White to the Laramie County Adult
Community Corrections Board to complete the term being
vacated by Dennis Brown, which will expire on December
31, 2011. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. After obtaining all
originals, the resolution is to be filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

17 County Planner, Gary Kranse, presented the following bids
for construction materials testing for the Juvenile Services
Center at the Archer Complex: Inberg-Miller Engineers,
$22,475; Ground Engineering, $24,903; Terracon,
$20,134 and recommended the low bidder.
Commissioner Thompson moved to award the bid for
construction materials testing for the Juvenile Services
Center at the Archer Complex to Terracon in the amount
of $20,134. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

18 Gary Kranse, County Planner, presented the bid for the
Archer Elevated Water Tower Project at the Archer
Complex and recommended Engineering America in the
amount of $2,249,500. Commissioner Woodhouse moved
to approve awarding the bid for the Archer Elevated
Water Tower Project to Engineering America.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

19 Gary Kranse, County Planner, presented a resolution
repealing the Cheyenne and Laramie County Zoning
Ordinance, 1988, The Cheyenne/Laramie County
Subdivision/Development Regulations, 2000, The
Laramie County Road, Street, and Site Planning Design
Standards, 2002, and the Laramie County Flood Damage
Prevention Regulations, 2006, and adopting the Laramie
County Land Use Regulations. The Planning Department
has been working on this for several years. The first draft
for public comment was released on January 27, 2010
and the second draft released July 23, 2010. Rulemaking
was initiated on October 19, 2010 by the Laramie County
Board of Commissioners. Mr. Kranse said the Planning
Commission recommended changes which were minor in
nature and made to resolve typographical errors and
clarify language to support the regulation as it was
originally presented. Frank Cole spoke about National
Green Building Standards and the process prior to and
after the split of the City/County Planning Commission.
Since that time, unless the development is totally
annexed, the developer has to go through both the City
and County, which has extended the process six months.
Mr. Cole requested the City be exempt from going through
the County Planning Commission when the development
is totally annexed by the City. Paula Qualls, County
Planning Commission, said the Commission has worked
diligently on the proposed resolution for the past two
years. Due to ambiguous state statutes, the biggest issue
pertains to development within the one mile boundary
and which may end up in the courts. Chairman Humphrey
opened the hearing for public comment. Pat Crank, Next
Media, asked for a continuation of this resolution because
of the sign regulations. The proposed regulations only
allow for 100 square feet and Next Media would like 300
square feet. Regarding the digital billboard fade, the
County recommends a 15-second fade and Next Media is
requesting an 8-second fade. Mr. Crank said the County
Planning Department suggested a variance on signs larger
than 100 square feet, but that is not a workable
alternative. Also there are some inconsistencies in the
proposed regulations with state statues regarding bill
boards. Troy Hammond, Next Media, said he is not in
favor of the number of signs allowed in the proposed
regulations and would like to negotiate the number of sign
credits. The proposed regulations will have a negative
impact on the economy and presented the Board letters of
concern from Sierra Trading Post and the Wyoming
Lodging and Restaurant Association. Sylvia Hackl,
Deputy County Attorney, said this is not the forum for
negotiations, and the Planning Commission is the expert.
Commissioner Woodhouse said she considers the signs
coming into Wyoming a blight. Assistant City Attorney
John Knepper said the City is requesting the County
amend the proposed regulations in Section 2-1-100 and
Section 2-1-101. Mr. Knepper said the City does not want
to litigate but does not agree with the County attempting
to exempt the City approval process. The people who get
caught up in the dispute between the City and County will
be small landowners, who are not the sophisticated
developers. The subdivision of lots within the one-mile
boundary will affect the shape of the City for the next 100
years. Commissioner Thompson said there is a
philosophical difference between the City and County and
appreciates the City appearing today. Commissioner
Woodhouse said the Board has had a number of meetings
with the City and have been told that nothing can be
done regarding the one mile radius; the Commissioners
have already tried the City's approach. Commissioner
Humphrey said the Board always tries to work with the City.
Hearing no further public comment, Chairman Humphrey
closed the public hearing. Commissioner Thompson
moved to adopt the County Land Use Regulations to
include changes shown in the draft as presented, repeal
the Laramie County Zoning Ordinance 1988, The
Cheyenne/Laramie County Subdivision/Development
Regulations, 2000, The Laramie County Road, Street,
and Site Planning Design Standards, 2002, and the
Laramie County Flood Damage Prevention Regulations,
2006, and adopt findings of fact a-d of the staff report.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion.
Commissioner Thompson moved to amend Section 2-2-
129 (d) (xiv) of this document to change the 100 square
feet of signage to 250 square feet. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion. Commissioner
Thompson said he is making the amendment because the
thought of doing anything to harm business in Laramie
County bothers him and 100 square feet is too restrictive.
Commissioner Woodhouse said there are a number of
citations regarding signs throughout the document.
Deputy County Attorney Sylvia Hackl recommended
adopting the amendment in terms of the intent and direct
the Planning Department to conform the document to that
amendment. Gary Kranse said this amendment would
allow every sign in the County to be 250 square feet,
which would allow a big sign on a small commercial
development. If the goal is to allow for electronic
billboards along main County roads and interstate
highways, please give the specific direction or the goal.
Commissioner Thompson said the intent is for main
County roads and interstate highways, not for small
commercial lots and asked Troy Hammond, Next Media,
to respond. Mr. Hammond said they would be amenable
to the increased sign square footage along main County
corridors. The amendment failed by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Thompson moved to amend road side sign
square footage to no more than 250 square feet, on
premise signs to no more than 100 square feet, and digital
signs to no more than 300 square feet. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion. Planning Director Gary
Kranse said it would be more effective to adopt the
proposed regulations and bring back the new language for
the signs at the next Board meeting. The amendment
failed by unanimous vote. Commissioner Thompson
proposed an amendment based on the discussion today
that the Planning Department come up with changes to
regulations that would allow signs up to 250 square feet
within the next 2 weeks. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
first motion passed unanimously.

20 Chairman Humphrey recused herself from the following
agenda item: Gary Kranse, County Planner, requested
withdrawal of an application for a change in zone district
from A-1 (Agricultural and Rural Residential) to LI (Light
Industrial) for a portion of the W 1/2, NW 1/4, Section 18,
T.13N., R.66W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County, WY.
Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the request
to withdraw. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed 2-0. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

21 Chairman Humphrey recused herself from the following
agenda item: James Johnson, agent, presented an
application for a Board Approval of a plat vacation to
remove internal lot lines and private roadways from Crow
Creek Estates, Laramie County, WY. Gary Kranse, County
Planner, said the plat vacation for Crow Creek Estates is
consistent with the plans and policies of Laramie County
and will not detrimentally affect the surrounding area.
The applicant has applied for a change in zoned district
from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to A-2
(Agricultural). The staff recommends approval of the plat
vacation. Vice Chair Woodhouse opened the hearing for
public comment. Hearing no public comment, Vice Chair
Woodhouse closed the public hearing. Commissioner
Thompson moved to approve an application for a Board
Approval of a plat vacation to remove internal lot lines
and private roadways from Crow Creek Estates, Laramie
County, WY with no conditions and adopt the findings of
fact (a) and (b) of the staff report. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed 2-0.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

22 Gary Kranse, County Planner, presented an application for
de-annexation of a parcel of land situated in a portion of
the South 1/2 of Section 29, T.14N., R.65W., 6th P.M.,
City of Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY. Pursuant to W.S.,
"The landowner shall file with the clerk of the affected
city or town and shall also provide a copy of the petition to
the county commissioners of the affected county. The
county commissioner shall, within 60 days, prepare a
report on the impact of the deannextaion." Mr. Kranse
stated this an unusual request and said the City will have
to take separate action. The impact on County services
related to this de-annexation proposal is minimal. Don
Beard, Public Works, said the property is undeveloped at
this time. Chairman Humphrey opened the hearing for
public comment. Hearing no public comment, Chairman
Humphrey closed the public hearing. Commissioner
Woodhouse moved to adopt this staff memorandum as the
Board of Laramie County Commissioner official impact
report for the proposed Volk de-annexation for property
described in Attachment A of this memorandum.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

23 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a hiring
freeze exemption for a Zoning/Permit Technician in the
Planning Department. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

The meeting adjourned at 5:50 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, February 15, 2011

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop County Clerk

Reviewed by : Gay Woodhouse, Vice Chair Board of County Commissioners

 

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Diane Humphrey,
Chairman; Commissioner Gay Woodhouse, Vice
Chairman; Commissioner Troy Thompson; County
Attorney Mark Voss; Deputy County Attorney Sylvia Hackl;
Chief Deputy County Clerk, Rhonda. Bush.

Those signing the register were Brian Piersall, Laramie
County Archer; Bill Long, Laramie County Sheriff's
Department; Gerry Luce, Laramie County Sheriff's
Department; Rich Hillegas, Laramie County Sheriff's
Department; Elaina Ilminen, Pine Bluff's Post; Trudy
Eisele, Laramie County Treasurer; Brad Emmons, AVI;
Chad Jelinek, Adolfson & Peterson; Kent Drake, Fairboard,
Paula Qualls, SCCDA.

01 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Minutes
of Proceedings for January 18, 2011. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.

02 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County Fire District #1 and
Laramie County to provide interoperable communications
equipment (six radios with accessories) to Laramie County
Fire District #1 under conditions required by state and
federal law and regulations in the amount of $13,304.64
from Homeland Security funds with a 20% match provided
by LCFD #1. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The agreement is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

03 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a petition
for tax refund for tax year 2010 on applications #10-01
through #10-20 for a total refund submitted by Dish
Network in the amount of $1,800.65 per State Board of
Equalization Docket #2010-096 revised notice dated
1/5/2011. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The petitions are
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the disposal
of old inmate legal library books submitted by the Sheriff's
Department. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

05 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve an Annual
Public Investment disclosure by Public Officers or Public
Servants who invest Government Funds Pursuant to W.S.
6-5-118 for Calendar Year 2011. Commissioner
Thompson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Documentation is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
donation of a canine cage system to the Cheyenne Police
Department. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.

07 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the trade-in
of 22 light bars to Wireless Advanced Communications
toward the purchase of new light bars for patrol vehicles.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

08 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
following fees collected by various County entities for
December 2010: Planning & Development Office,
$45,807.78; Drug Court, $525.00; DUI Court, $620.00;
Sheriff's Department, $18,115.59; Clerk of District Court,
$18,689.33; Circuit Court, $60,093.00; County Clerk,
$87,090.31. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

09 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve warrants in
the amount of $5,708,630.24 for January 2011.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

10 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
following part-time salaries in the amount $37,371.80 for
January 2011: Extension Agent, $2,387.22; Buildings &
Grounds, $12,772.69; Information Technology,
$3,224.00; County Clerk Administration, $88.00;
Elections, $504.00; County Treasurer, $4,377.65;
Detention Facility, $8,818.24; County Coroner, $4,050.00;
Drug Court, $1,150.00. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

11 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
designating Laramie County Financial Depositories.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

12 Gary Kranse, County Planner, presented the following
report regarding the current change orders for the Archer
Complex Project: Adolfson Peterson Wyoming, utility
contract in the amount of $2,003 for inlet pipe; FCI, public
works facility contract in the amount of $9,764 for
addition of man door to wash bay; Platte Valley
Construction, earthwork contract in the amount of $5,761
to upgrade thickness of retention pond liner; Richardson
Construction, Shooting Sport Park for extension of
construction completion date to February 15, 2012.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

13 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
to accept the payoff funds obligating the County to
provide satisfactory release of a mortgage with Yvonne
Steege under the WCDA loan. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is recorded in the Recording Department.

14 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a resolution
to change from OPC on-line payment processing company
to Federal Payments for less fees being charged to
customers who pay on line for property tax and motor
vehicle fees. 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.

15 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to table a resolution
providing for the dissolution of Willow Pond Service and
Improvement District pursuant to W. S. 22-29-408 until
February 15, 2011. Commissioner Thompson seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.

16 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County Fair Board and
Laramie County in the amount of $500 a month for utility
reimbursement. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The agreement is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

17 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a contract in
the amount of $5,317,693 (including alternatives)
between Laramie County and Adolfson and Peterson for
the construction of the Juvenile Services Center.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The contract is filed in central files
with the County Clerk.

18 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
recommending the appointment of Patricia L. Bennett
replacing Christopher Humphrey as an Assistant Public
Defender in Laramie County, Wyoming, as Required by
W.S. 7-6-103(f). Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The resolution is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

19 Commissioner Thompson moved to accept into public
record the successful bid package from Adolfson &
Peterson Construction. Commissioner Woodhouse

seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

20 Commissioner Humphrey recused herself from this item.
Brad Emmons, AVI, presented an application for a change
in Zone District from CB (Community Business) and LI
(Light Industrial) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) for
Swan Ranch Rail Park. Mr. Emmons said approximately
827.65 acres are being rezoned and believes the issues
regarding signage has been resolved. Gary Kranse,
County Planner, stated on January 13, 2011, the Planning
Commission voted (3-0) to approve the final PUD
application for a zone change from CB (Community
Business) and LI (Light Industrial) to PUD (Planned Unit
Development) with no conditions. Based on the evidence
provided, the staff recommends the Board find this
application is in conformance with Section 46.000 of the
Cheyenne and Laramie County Zoning Ordinance, 1988
governing the criteria for approval of a Planned Unit
Development. Vice Chair Woodhouse opened the
hearing for public comment. Hearing no public comment,
Vice Chair Woodhouse closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the final PUD
for Swan Ranch Rail Park and adopt finding of fact a of
the staff report. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion. Which passed 2-0.

21 Commissioner Humphrey recused herself from this item.
Brad Emmons, AVI, presented an application for the Final
Plat and Subdivision Permit for Swan Ranch Rail Park,
3rd Filing, located in portions of Sections 27, 28, 33 and
34, T.13N., R.67W., 6th P.M. Laramie County, WY. Block
1 will be for commercial use with lots along the interstate;
some of the businesses may include truck stops,
restaurants, hotels. Block 2 will have railroad access.
Gary Kranse, County Planner, said on January 13, 2011
the Laramie County Planning Commission voted (3-0) to
recommend approval of the Final Plat and Subdivision
Permit of Swan Ranch Rail Park, Third Filing, with
conditions. The purpose of the application is to prepare
for commercial and industrial development for the third
filing of the Swan Ranch Rail Park. The Planning staff
recommends that the Board approve the Final Plat and
Subdivision Permit for Swan Ranch Rail Park, Third Filing
with the following condition: 1. A statement shall be
included on the plat indicating if any or none of the
platted area fall within a special 100-year flood hazard
area and list the FEMA map/panel numbers associated
with the area prior to recordation. Vice Chair Woodhouse
opened the hearing for public comment. Hearing no
public comment, Vice Chair Woodhouse closed the public
hearing. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
Final Plat and Subdivision Permit for Swan Ranch Rail
Park, Third Filing with condition 1 and adopt the findings
of facts a and b of the staff report. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed 2-0.

22 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a hiring
freeze exemption for a Motor Vehicle Registration
Representative. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

23 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a hiring
freeze exemption for two Deputy Sheriffs for the Detention
Facility. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

The meeting adjourned at 4:13 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, February 01, 2011

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop County Clerk

 

Reviewed by : Diane Humphrey, 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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