July

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

Monday, July 19,2007

Thursday, July 19, 2007

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in special
session Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Jack Knuson, Vice
Chairman; Commissioner Diane Humphrey,
Commissioner; Deputy County Attorney Tony Reyes; Chief
Deputy County Clerk Rhonda Bush; Mandy Ludtke,
Holiday Inn.

01 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the Minutes
of Proceedings for July 3 and July 9, 2007. Commissioner
Knudson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.

02 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a catering
permit submitted by Holiday Inn for the Cheyenne Leads
CXO Reception at the Hynds Lodge in Curt Gowdy State
Park to be held Friday, July 27, 2007. Commissioner
Knudson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

03 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
adjustment of the Planning Director Classification from
Range 68 to Range 72 on the Laramie County Salary
Scale effective July 19, 2007. Commissioner Knudson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Commissioner Humphrey moved to adjourn.
Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion. The
meeting adjourned at 2:13 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 Thursday, July 19, 2007

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop,County Clerk

Reviewed by : Jeff Ketcham, Chairman,Board of County Commissioners

Monday, July 09, 2007

00 The Laramie County Board of Commissioners met in
special session Monday, July 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Those
in attendance were Commissioner Jeff Ketcham,
Chairman; Commissioner Jack Knudson, Vice Chairman;
Commissioner Diane Humphrey; County Attorney, Mark
Voss; Chief Deputy County Clerk Rhonda Bush; Robert
Cook, Finance Manager.

Those signing the register were Barbara Bonds,
Freudenthal, Salzburg & Bonds; Emily Smith, Human
Resources; Tim Thorson, Grants; Patrick Byrne, Combined
Communications Center; Marty Luna, Coroner; Kim Webb,
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center; Gordon Webb; Alan
Cohen, Cheyenne Animal Shelter; Rick Fortney,
Information Technology; Sheri LaPratt, City/County
Health Department; Phil Kiner, Cheyenne Animal Shelter;
Lucie Osborn, Laramie County Library; Chris Wegner,
Buildings & Grounds; Gus Lopez, City/County Health
Department; Gerrie Bishop, Clerk of District Court; Kim
Lovett, Treasurer; Mark Conrad, LCLS.

01 Robert Cook presented the Laramie County Fiscal Year
2008 budget. The total budget is $61,382,884 with the
General Fund being $29,426,820. The average daily cost
of operating is $68,467. Emily Smith, HR, explained the
salary plan for Laramie County employees. Chairman
Ketcham opened the hearing for public comment.
Hearing no public comment, Chairman Ketcham closed
the public hearing. Commissioner Knudson moved to
approve the 2008 budget. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

02 Lucie Osborn presented the Laramie County Library Fiscal
Year 2008 budget. Mrs. Osborn said the Library Board
will consider the proposed budget at their meeting July
24. Chairman Ketcham opened the hearing for public
comment. Hearing no public comment, Chairman
Ketcham closed the hearing. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

03 No one was present to present the Laramie County Fair
Fiscal Year 2008 budget. Chairman Ketcham opened the
hearing for public comment. Hearing no public
comment, Chairman Ketcham closed the public hearing.

04 Emily Smith, Human Resources, presented an addendum
to a contract between Laramie County and Delta Dental of
Wyoming providing dental benefits to Laramie County,
including premium rates, to run July 1, 2007 through June
30, 2008. Mrs. Smith said there has been an increase of
8 percent, with the County paying 80 percent of the
increase and the employees paying the remaining 20
percent. Commissioner Knudson moved to approve the
addendum. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The addendum is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

05 Emily Smith, Human Resources, presented a Group
Contract Addendum between Laramie County and
WINhealth Partners providing benefits to Laramie County,
including premium rates, to run July 1, 2007 through June
30, 2008 and recommended approval. Mrs. Smith said
the County has the gold plan, and the County pools with
BOPU and City/County Health Department. Commissioner
Knudson moved to approve the Group Contract
Addendum. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion which passed unanimously. After obtaining all
signatures, the addendum is to be filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

06 Barbara Bonds presented a Resolution authorizing the
issuance by Laramie County, Wyoming, of Specific
Purpose Sales and Use Excise Tax Anticipation Warrants, Series 2007, in an aggregate principal amount of
$2,075,000; providing for the initial presentment, interest
rate, maturity date and source, manner and place of
payment of the warrants; authorizing the proper officers of
the County to execute and deliver the warrants and other
documents; setting forth the form of the warrants; and
prescribing other details in connection with such warrants.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a Resolution
authorizing the Issuance of Laramie County, Wyoming,
Specific Purpose Sales and Use Excise Tax Anticipation
Warrants, Series 2007. Commissioner Knudson seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.

Commissioner Knudson moved to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion. The
meeting adjourned at 7:42 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 Monday, July 09, 2007

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop, County Clerk

Reviewed by : Jack Knudson, Vice Chair, ,Board of County Commissioners

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

00 The Laramie County Board of Commissioners met in
regular session Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. Those
in attendance were Commissioner Jeff Ketcham,
Chairman; Commissioner Jack Knudson, Vice-Chairman;
Commissioner Diane Humphrey; County Attorney Mark
Voss; Assistant County Attorney Tony Reyes; and
Recording Secretary Valerie Roybal.

Those signing the register were Jill McPherson, Climb
Wyoming; John McCoy; Marcia Pinther, WYO
Campground; Don Beard, Laramie County Public Works;
David Thompson, Emergency Management Agency; Joe
Bowman; Chance Bibler, A-One Rental; Lisa Pafford,
City/County Development; Bob West, Granite Peak
Development; Gene Roccabruna, Granite Peak
Development; Rich Hillegas, Laramie County Sheriff's
Department; Jodi Rogstad, WYOMING TRIBUNE/EAGLE;
Gus Lopez, City/County Health Department; Gerald
Collicott; Gary M. Hickman, City/County Health
Department/Environmental Health; Dale Steenhergen;
Chris Wegner, Buildings & Grounds; Steve Mink; Robert
Moyer, Kiwanis Club; Jerry Hargbraub, Big Country
Speedway; Jay Poulignot, Kiwanis; Mark Hardee; Martin
Matsen, City/County Development.

01 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve the Minutes of
Proceedings for June 19, 2007. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

02 County Attorney Mark Voss stated that at this time he has
not received a viewer's report from Scott Larson for the
County Roads within Cimmaron Estates Subdivision.
Commissioner Knudson moved to table this petition until
August 7, 2007 at which time they would then have a
viewer's report. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.

03 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the resolution
by the Laramie County Board of Commissioners to the
Wyoming Department of Transportation stating the need
for requesting an Industrial Road Project (IRP) to construct
a 4175 foot extension of College Drive. Commissioner
Knudson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The resolution is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve a resolution
authorizing the submission of an application from the
Laramie County Board of Commissioners to the Wyoming
Department of Family Services for Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF) funding. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The resolution is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

05 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
preventative maintenance addendum between Laramie
County and Identix in the amount of $1,488 to run June 1,
2007 to May 31, 2008. Commissioner Knudson seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The addendum
is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a lease
agreement between Laramie County, Wyoming (LESSOR)
and Mr. David H. Montgomery, Managing General
Partner, Montgomery Broadcasting LLC(LESSEE) in
consideration of LESSEE'S payment of rent for a
broadcasting tower, in the amount of $350 per month,
payable on the tenth day of each month, and
performance of the other provisions of this lease
agreement. Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

07 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve an Interlocal
Memorandum of Understanding between Laramie County
and the City of Cheyenne for the JAG program with the
County agreeing to provide the City $36,090 for tasers and
cartridges, radars, undercover wire, and the County
receiving $20,191 to add, update, and upgrade
equipment. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The MOU is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

08 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a mortgage
between Laramie County and Toni & Carl Ayers as a
requirement for participation in the Laramie County Home
Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $6,920 to run
July 3, 2007 to July 3, 2012. Commissioner Knudson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
mortgage is recorded in the Recording Department.

09 Chris Wegner, Buildings and Grounds, presented a
services agreement between Laramie County and Ameri-
Tech HVAC Service to provide service and maintenance
on all County HVAC systems in the amount of $83,700 to
run July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The agreement
amount is the same as the prior fiscal year and includes
the existing library building. Once the new library
building is occupied, an addendum to the agreement will
be proposed. Commissioner Knudson moved to approve
the services agreement between Laramie County and
Ameri-Tech HVAC Service. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
agreement is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

10 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve a structural
engineering services agreement between Laramie County
and King Engineering to provide inspection and
consulting of floor plans for pounds per foot in the amount
of $1,000. 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.

11 County Attorney Mark Voss asked for an addendum to the
agreement taking Linda Burt and David McMullen off the
list for Guardian Ad Litem Services. Commissioner
Knudson moved to approve an agreement for Guardian
Ad Litem Services in the amount of $100 per hour with
$80 reimbursed by the Wyoming Supreme Court for Fiscal
Year 2008 between Laramie County and the following
attorneys: Carol Serelson, John Frentheway, Mark Hardee,
Tillie Routh, Scott Powers, Cole Sherard, Mark Anzman,
Lori Brand, and Steve Mink. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
agreements are filed in central files with the County Clerk.

12 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an addendum
to the Guardian Ad Litem Reimbursement Program for
Fiscal Year 2008 Memorandum of Understanding among
the Wyoming Supreme Court, District Judges Conferences,
and Laramie County. Commissioner Knudson seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. After obtaining
all signatures, the addendum is to be filed in central files
with the County Clerk.

13 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a contract
between Laramie County and David Serelson for the
representation of indigent parents in actions regarding
abuse and neglect pursuant to Laramie County's
obligations under W.S. 14-3-422 and W.S. 14-3-434 in the
amount of $40,000 to run July 1, 2007 through June 30,
2008. Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The contract is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

14 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve malt
beverage permits for July 19 - July 30, 2007 submitted by
Michael A. Pavlica d/b/a Wyoming Campground.
Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

15 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve catering
permits for July 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2007

submitted by Suzy Heins d/b/a Outlaw Saloon.
Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

16 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a resolution
appointing Harmon H. Davis II M.D. to the Laramie
County Hospital Board of Trustees to run July 1, 2007 to
June 30, 2012. Commissioner Knudson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The resolution is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

17 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a resolution
appointing Sam Galeotos to the Laramie County Hospital
Board of Trustees to run July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2012.
Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. After obtaining all signatures, the
resolution is to be filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

18 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a resolution
appointing Dr. Richard E. Torkelson M.D. to the Laramie
County Hospital Board of Trustees to run July 1, 2007 to
June 30, 2012. Commissioner Knudson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. After obtaining all
signatures, the resolution is to be filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

19 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve a resolution
requesting an increase in the number of trustee positions
on the Laramie County Hospital Board of Trustees. Motion
died due to a lack of a second.

20 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve a resolution
reappointing the Laramie County Attorney to the
Wyoming Association of Risk Management Property
Insurance Joint Powers Board for a three-year term
expiring June 30, 2010. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

21 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve Justin Steinhart
as a member to the Cheyenne/Laramie County Regional
Planning Commission to run July 1, 2007 to June 30,
2010. Motion died due to lack of a second.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve Frank Cole as
a member to the Cheyenne/Laramie County Regional
Planning Commission to run July 1, 2007 to June 30,
2010. Commissioner Ketcham seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

22 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a resolution
appointing the Laramie County Attorney to the Wyoming
Association of Risk Management Board for a three-year
term expiring June 30, 2010. Commissioner Knudson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

23 Mr. Collicott, agent, presented a variance request to build
a garage and said a neighbor had provided a letter of
support. Chairman Ketcham asked Mr. Collicott if he was
aware of the need to meet the criteria for the variance.
Mr. Collicott said he was aware and gave a brief overview
of the work that he has completed. Lisa Pafford,
City/County Development Office, presented the staff report
and the following recommendation: 1) Relocate or
confirm that the two existing accessory structures (sheds)
meet the required three-foot rear yard setback prior to
issuance of a building permit (zoning certificate) for the
proposed accessory garage. Doug Moore, County
Planning Department, stated that there are a couple of
options. One would be for the Commissioners to table
this, and give the applicant more time to go through this
variance step-by-step and document it in a format that the
Commissioners can review, or deny this project and let the
Planner tell the Commissioners how it does not meet the
standards. Mr. Moore recommended a tandom garage.
Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING. Hearing no public comment, Chairman
Ketcham closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner

Humphrey moved to approve the variance with condition
#1recommended by the Development Office.
Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

24 John McCoy, applicant, presented a County Final Plat
and Subdivision Permit of Horseman Hills, 2nd Filing, a
replat of Tracts 19, 20, & 21, Horseman Hills, Laramie
County, Wyoming (located south of Federer Road,
approximately 450-east of Palomino Lane). Mr. McCoy
said he would like to relocate the current flood easement
of these tracts and re-define the flood easement to match
the FEMA floodplain. Lisa Pafford, City/County
Development Office presented the staff report with the
following recommendations: 1) change Federer Road to
its official road name of Road 219; 2) number the Tracts
1, 2, and 3; 3) Federer Road be allowed to stay on the
plat in parenthesis. Commissioner Ketcham wanted to
know about the postal issues. Lisa commented that GIS
had requested the change to Road 219, so they would
then coordinate this with EMA. Doug Moore, County
Planning, said he believes that when they are applying for
an address, they are receiving a 219 address. Mr. Moore
had no additional comments. Gary Hickman, Health
Department, said going from a 10-foot set back to a 50-
foot setback to the property line, they will lose some of
the drain field. Commissioner Ketcham said they will
have to take each lot on case-by-case basis because of the
variance. Commissioner Knudson would like to make it a
matter of record that the developer knows that the
problems exist; therefore, criteria for a variance may not
be able to be met. Mark Voss, County Attorney,
commented that it is possible to put a condition on the
plat that indicates septic designs require consultation with
the Health Department before the placement of housing,
but mentioning of variances would be inappropriate. He
said the appropriate wording should be: The Placement of
Septic and Leach Field on this would require prior
consultation with appropriate licensing authority.
Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBIC
HEARING. Hearing no public comment, Chairman
Ketcham closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner
Knudson moved to approve the final plat including the
minimum requirements by law and a statement on the
plat that is satisfactory to the Development Office that
clarifies possible issues with regards to putting in a septic
system and leach field to make any future land owner
aware that there is a condition out there that they need to
be looking at. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The resolution is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

25 Chance Bibler, agent, presented a Board Approval for
outside storage of rental equipment and variance requests
for 7 percent property coverage variance to allow 87
percent coverage; a 100 percent reduction of required
landscape setback strips adjacent to East Pershing Blvd.
and Wills Road; and 11 internal tree variance and a 96
percent reduction of the required street trees for East
Pershing Blvd, and Wills Road in District MUB: Mixed Use
with Business Emphasis on the South 355.25' of Tract 16,
Sunnyside Addition, Laramie County, Wyoming (3514
East Pershing Blvd). Mr. Bibler stated he purchased the
property along with Duane and Becky Thomas for the
purpose of outside storage of rental equipment. Lisa
Pafford , City/County Development Office, presented the
report from the Development Office and stated the Board
may grant the requested use provided all the criteria
required by Section 74.020 (a-d), of The Cheyenne &
Laramie County Zoning Ordinance 1988, are found.
Conditions may be attached to the approval to assure that
there is no departure from the intent of this ordinance.
The Development Office suggested the Board approval be
granted but before any variance may be granted, the
Board must find the application satisfies the criteria of
Sections 74.045 and 74.050 of the Cheyenne and
Laramie County Zoning Ordinance 1988, as amended.
The Development Office suggests the following condition
be included if the variances are granted: 1) a drainage
study shall be completed for the site prior to a Certificate
of Review being issued. Doug Moore, Laramie County Planning Department, stated that the reason they are
asking for these variances is because they are not wanting
to put trees in this area, but screening is necessary in this
district and he recommended denial. Mark Voss, County
Attorney, stated that this property is currently in violation
of law. If a variance is granted, the Commissioners are
changing the law. The septic system is paved over, which
needs to be served for sewer and water in the area. This is
not one of the regulations today, but is just one of the
problems with the property. Gary Hickman, Health
Department, commented that they have a septic system
located in a FEMA flood zone and also a system shouldn't
be under asphalt This problem has been out there for a
while and now they are asking whoever owns it to fix it.
Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING. Hearing no public comment, The Chairman
closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Humphrey
moved to deny the variance. Commissioner Knudson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

26 Commissioner Knudson Moved to approve the following
part-time salaries in the amount of $34,274.81 for June
2007: Planning, $1,278.90; Public Works, $2,290.68;
Combined Communications Center, $732.64; Extension
Agent, $3,767.03; Buildings & Grounds, $11,150.03;
County Clerk, $2,145.85; County Treasurer, $3,095.00;
Jail Operations, $9,364.68; County Coroner, $450.00.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

27 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve the warrants in
the amount of $1,804,387.34 for June 2007.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

28 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the fees for
May 2007 collected by various County entities:
City/County Development Office, $3,749.20; Planning,
$385.00; County Clerk, $99,023.47; Laramie County
Circuit Court, $95,403.20; Clerk of District Court,
$19,685.45; Laramie County Sheriff, $44,129.89.
Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

29 Commissioner Humphrey moved to dispose of various
office equipment and furniture submitted by Information
Technology. Commissioner Knudson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

30 Commissioner Knudson moved to approve a request to
sell a 1965 GMC 6X6 military truck to be replaced by a
newer truck for the mass feeding unit agreement.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

Commissioner Humphrey moved to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Knudson seconded the motion. The
meeting adjourned at 5:30 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, July 03, 2007
Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop County Clerk
Reviewed by : Jack Knudson, Vice Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

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