July

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

July 03, 2012

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular session
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Those in attendance were
Commissioner Gay Woodhouse, Chairman; Commissioner Troy
Thompson, Vice-Chairman; Commissioner Diane Humphrey;
Deputy County Attorney Sylvia Hackl; County Clerk Debbye
Lathrop and Deputy County Clerk Rhonda Bush.
Those signing the register were Lars O. Lone, Lone for
Commissioner; Bill McHenry, EMA; Sandra Newland, Laramie
County Grants; Don Beard, Laramie County Public Works;
Linda Heath, Heath for Commissioner; Brett Kupec, Kupec for
County Commissioner; Bob Mestas, CLF & P; Dave Haring,
Airport; Kevin Salas, ASLT; Bill Long, Sheriff's Department;
Marguerite Herman; Randy Leinen, CLF&P; Jim Applegate,
Laramie County Commissioners Candidate; Kristina Belden,
Pine Bluffs Post.

01 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Minutes of
Proceedings for July 3, 2012. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
02 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an addendum to a
contract (040420-10) between Laramie County and Securus for
the inmate phone system at the Laramie County Detention
Center with Laramie County receiving a 47% commission to run
through June 30, 2014. Commissioner Thompson seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The addendum is filed
in central files with the County Clerk.

03 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a resolution
authorizing acceptance of agreement with the Federal Aviation
Administration to fund Phase II of the rehabilitation of the
Cheyenne Regional Airport taxiways not to exceed $4,700,000,
with match provided by WYDOT and the Airport Board.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The resolution is filed in central files with the
County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an addendum to
the architectural design and construction services contract
(100817-11) between Laramie County and EKM&P, Inc. to
provide operational transition services, including policies and
procedures, to open the Juvenile Services Center in an amount
not to exceed $80,000 to be paid from FY 2013 Fund 241.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The addendum is filed in central files with the
County Clerk.

05 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a resolution
appointing Jim Osterfoss to the Cheyenne Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau Board of Directors completing the term left
vacant by Bob Harmon to run July 17, 2012 through June 30,
2014. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. After obtaining all signatures, the
resolution is to be filed in central files with the County Clerk.
06 Bob Mestas, engineer for Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power,
presented a Subdivision Permit and Plat for the South
Cheyenne Substation Subdivision, a property located in a
portion of the NW 1/4 of Section 5 and in a portion of the NE1/4
of Section 6, T.12N., R.66W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County,
Wyoming. This is a preliminary step for the future construction
of an additional transmission line. County Planning and
Development Director Gary Kranse presented the staff report
and recommended approval with the following condition: 1) all
comments by the county engineer shall be resolved prior to plat
recordation. Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no public comment, the Chairman
closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Thompson
moved to approve the Subdivision Permit and Plat for the South
Cheyenne Substation Subdivision with condition one and adopt
findings of fact a and b. Commissioner Humphrey seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The resolution is to be
recorded in the Recording Department.

07 Planning and Development Director Gary Kranse presented a
request for a Board Approval to establish an electrical
substation facility at the South Cheyenne Substation, a property
located in a portion of the NW1/4 of Section 5 and in a portion
of the NE1/4 of Section 6, T.12N., R.66W., of the 6th P.M.,
Laramie County, Wyoming. Mr. Kranse recommended
approval. Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no public comment, the Chairman
closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Thompson
moved to approve the request for Board Approval and adopt
findings of fact a and b. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded
the motion, which passed by a vote of two in favor and one
opposed, with Commissioner Humphrey casting the dissenting
vote. The Board Approval is to be recorded in the Recording
Department.

08 Kevin Salas presented a request for a Board Approval to allow
outdoor storage on Lot 1, and the North 22' of Lot 2, Block 1,
Seaver's Subdivision, located at 5110 North College Drive,
Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mr. Salas owns a local tree company
and wishes to store a small amount of wood outside for use as
heating fuel in the winter. Planning and Development Director
Gary Kranse presented the staff report, stating the storage of
the wood has resulted in a zoning violation as a result of a
complaint and recommended the Board of County
Commissioners deny the request. However, should the request
be approved, the recommendation would be to impose several
conditions. Fire Warden Bill McHenry stated the sawdust
currently stored on the property poses a medium fire hazard
and the tree stumps a low fire hazard. Mr. McHenry suggested
the sawdust be confined to roll off dumpsters and that a
complete site plan address set backs, the cubic foot maximum
for tree stumps, and the capacity and location of roll off
dumpsters. Mr. Salas stated they recently completed a large
job for Simon Contractors and WY-DOT and that is being
cleaned up at this time. The sawdust will be hauled to the City
of Cheyenne compost location, and the wood will be stacked.
Mr. Salas also stated he had spoken to his adjacent neighbors
and neither of them have concerns with what is taking place on
his property. Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no public comment, the Chairman
closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Humphrey asked
the Planning Director what he would need to make a
recommendation for approval and his reply was a more
comprehensive site plan, defining the location of the fence and
roll off dumpsters; however, from a strict planning perspective
this is probably not an appropriate use of the site.
Commissioner Humphrey asked the applicant if he could work
with the Planning Department to meet their requirements.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Board
Approval for outside storage limited to wood and wood products
with conditions 1) of the staff report and the condition that the
chief building inspector make a recommendation for the safe
storage of sawdust and adopt findings of fact a, as modified,
and b of the staff report. Commissioner Humphrey seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The Board Approval is
to be recorded in the Recording Department.

The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

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 17, 2012
Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk
Reviewed by : Gay Woodhouse, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
This information

Monday, July 16, 2012

00 The Laramie County Commissioner met in a Special Budget
Session Monday, July 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Gay Woodhouse, Chairman;
Commissioner Troy Thompson, Vice-Chairman; Commissioner
Diane Humphrey; County Attorney Mark Voss and County Clerk
Debbye Lathrop.

Those signing the register were M. Lee Hasenauer, County
Commissioner Candidate; Kevin Burns, Laramie County
Shooting Sports Complex; Trudy Eisele, County Treasurer;
Sandy Landers, Clerk of District Court; Diane Sanchez, Clerk of
District Court; Stanley Walker, I.T.; Marty Luna, Coroner; Lucie
Osborn, Laramie County Library System; L.A. Romsa; Gus
Lopez, Cheyenne Laramie County Health Department; Linda
Heath, Heath for Commissioner; Sandy Vetter, Laramie County
Fair Board, Casandra Bossingham, Laramie County Fair Board;
Brett Kupec, Brett Kupec for County Commissioner; Jeff
Ketcham, Laramie County Fair ;Laura Block, Library; Jim
Applegate, Laramie County Commissioner Candidate; Amber
Ash, Commissioner Candidate; Don Threewitt, Commissioner
Candidate; Carey Hartmann, Laramie County Library System;
Chris Wegner, Laramie County; Tansey Sussex, Laramie
County Extension; Mike Olson, Commissioners Candidate; Don
Beard, Laramie County Public Works; Pete Laybourn, Citizen;
Danny Glick; Larry Lone.

01 County Clerk Debbye Lathrop and Finance Director Bob Cook
presented the Laramie County Fiscal Year 2013 budget. The
total budget for FY2013 is in excess of $84,000,000. Mrs.
Lathrop went through the various 30 funds and made requests
to make equity transfers from Fund 227 to the General Fund
from Fund 306 to the Public Works projects fund and to
combine the operations and maintenance money from the two
SPOT funds, 210 and 310. A request was also made to
transfer $54,000 from the General Fund reserves to the Fund
234, DUI/Drug Court fund to cover over-expenditures from FY
2011 and FY 2012. Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting
as a PUBLIC HEARING. Tansey Sussex, UW Extension
Program, requested a correction to a line item data entry error
for the county contribution for the salaries of certain personnel.
Mrs. Lathrop stated that since the entire memorandum of
understanding with the University of Wyoming is being
renegotiated, there will need to be a budget amendment before
the end of the fiscal year. Chairman Woodhouse informed Ms.
Sussex that her concern would be addressed in the future. M.
Lee Hasenauer asked if someone could estimate the amount of
revenue the County might expect from wind energy generation.
Both the County Clerk and Chairman Woodhouse stated they
knew of no new legislation on wind energy tax. Pete Laybourn
requested $1000 from the Commissioners' Discretionary line
item for the purchase of banners to decorate the light poles
surrounding the county complex. Hearing no other public
comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the budget as
presented, including an authorization for Mr. Laybourn to
proceed with the purchase of banners for the light poles.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.

02 Laramie County Fair Manager Jeff Ketcham and Marketing
Manager Cassandra Bossingham presented the FY 2013
budget for the Laramie County Fair. Chairman Woodhouse
opened the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no
public comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.

03 County Librarian Lucie Osborn presented the Laramie County
Library Fiscal Year 2012 budget. Mrs. Osborn stated the library
is now five years old and they are beginning to see wear and
tear on furniture and equipment. The operations and
maintenance fund approved from the 2003 SPOT project is
nearly depleted. Mrs. Osborn stated they have added one parttime
person in their computer lab. They have elevated one
outreach position to a degreed librarian. They are also in the
process if hiring a business librarian to work with local
businesses and their employees to advise on the services
available at the library. Overall the budget is flat; there will be
no salary increases at this time, perhaps not even merit
increases, but certainly no market increases. The library will be
leaving the WARM liability and property insurance pool at the
end of this year due to premium increases and joining with the
BOPU, Health Department and County in the WINHealth health
insurance pool has saved some money. Chairman
Woodhouse opened the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING.
Amber Ash, 1400 Medley Loop, spoke to the operations and
maintenance fund and asked how many years the original dollar
amount was supposed to last and how many that money may
last now. Mrs. Osborn stated they originally estimated the fund
would last 10 years out from the date of opening. It appears
now that the O & M fund will be depleted by fiscal year 2015 or
2016, which would be a total of seven or eight years. Mrs. Ash
also asked about the Library Café and its operations. Mrs.
Osborn indicated that the café was one of the top three things
the public wanted. It is staffed by library personnel. The cost of
goods is covered by the income and the surplus income goes
toward personnel costs; however, the income is not sufficient to
cover the entire personnel cost. Mrs. Ash also asked what
percentage of the library budget was provided by grant funds.
Mrs. Osborn stated the grant money is fairly insignificant and
could not provide an exact dollar amount or percentage. They
do, however, receive funds from the Library Foundation which is
funded by private donations. Hearing no further comment, the
Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
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 16, 2012
Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk
Reviewed by : Gay Woodhouse, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in a special session
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. Those in attendance
were Commissioner Troy Thompson, Vice-Chairman;
Commissioner Diane Humphrey and Deputy Clerk Valerie
Roybal.

Those signing the register were Michael Tuttle, T-Joe's Saloon;
Cassandra Bossingham, Laramie County Fair.

01 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a malt beverage
permit submitted by Mike Tuttle, d/b/a T-Joe's Saloon, for an
event to be held July 14, 2012 at the Archer Fairgrounds.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Documentation is filed in central files with the
County Clerk.

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 Wednesday, July 11, 2012.

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk
Reviewed by : Gay Woodhouse, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Gay Woodhouse,
Chairman; Commissioner Troy Thompson, Vice-
Chairman; County Attorney Mark Voss; County Clerk
Debbye Lathrop and Deputy Clerk Valerie Roybal

Those signing the register were Don Beard, Laramie
County Public Works; Sandra Newland, Laramie
County Grants; Mark Elbert, Phantom Fireworks; Ian
Head, Phantom Fireworks; Ed Ernste; Linda Heath,
Heath for Commissioner; Rick Keslar; Brett Kupec,
Kupec for Commissioner; Kristina Belden, Pine Bluffs
Post; Bill McHenry, EMA; Ben Laws, Fireworks Outlet;
L.A. Romsa; Kevin Burns, Shooting Sports; James
Perot MacNeil.

01 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
Minutes of Proceedings for June 19, 2012.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.

02 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
authorization to publish Laramie County full-time
positions and salaries pursuant to W.S. 18-3-516 (b) (i).
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.

03 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
following part-time salaries in the amount of
$34,256.17 for June 2012: Planning, $310.00; Public
Works, $180.00; Extension Agent, $1,833.40; Buildings
& Grounds, $12,495.81; Information Technology,
$2,416.49; County Clerk, $472.50; County Treasurer,
$3,568.59; County Sheriff Operations, $1,860.00;
Detention Facility, $7,949.38; District Court,
$1,250.00; County Coroner, $2,000; Drug Court,
$920.00. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in Central files with the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
following fees collected by various County entities for
May 2012: County Clerk, $92,531.13; Planning &
Development Office, $87,082.64; Circuit Court,
$77,250.00; Shooting Sports Complex, $700.00; Clerk
of District Court, $17,934.37; Sheriff's Department,
$52,604.07; Drug Court, $765.00; DUI Court, $525.00.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

05 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve warrants
in the amount of $2,488,595.59 for June 2012.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
transfer of a 1996 Ford Windstar van from the Clerk's
Elections Division to the County Information
Technology Department. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

07 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
Memorandum of Understanding between Laramie
County and the Wyoming Public Defender to continue
the agreement and understanding between the Office
of the Public Defender and Laramie County with
respect to the Guardian Ad Litem Program under W.S.
14-12-101 through 14-12-104. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. After obtaining all signatures, the MOU
is to be filed in central files with the County Clerk.

08 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
transfer of a 1957 6x6 military style vehicle to the

Laramie County Community College. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed

09 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a catering
permit submitted by Viper Inc., The Den, for the 2012
Battle of the Bands to be held at 8 US Highway 85 on
July 14, 2012. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

10 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
Engineering and Survey Services Agreement (fees
attached to agreement) between Laramie County and
Wyoming/Benchmark Engineers PC for Engineering
and Surveying Services for fiscal years 2013 and 2014.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

11 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
contract and grant assurance between Laramie County
and the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General,
Division of Victim Services, for funding the Laramie
County Victim Assistance Program in an amount not to
exceed $70,339 to run July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2013. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The contract is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

12 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County and VRE Towers,
Inc. to lease space on a tower structure, located at
7011 Dell Range Blvd, in the amount of $150 per
month to run July 3, 2012 to July 3, 2013.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

13 County Planning and Development Director presented
a request to approve the Fee Schedules for fiscal year
2013. There are no changes to the permit fess and
have not been since 2003. The changes are in
advertising fees to the actual cost of the ad from the
current $45.00 per ad and the addition of solar/non-
traditional energy production permit fee at $90.00.
Vice-Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARNIG. Hearing no public comment, the
Vice-Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the fee
schedule as presented. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

14 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution certifying that the governing body of
Laramie County has agreed on the list for the City of
Cheyenne projects to be submitted to the State Loan
and Investment Board for the 2012 Countywide
Consensus Block Grant Funding in the amount of
$4,917,874 and certifying agreement with the City of
Cheyenne as to the current consensus list.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

15 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution certifying that the governing body of
Laramie County has agreed on the list for the Town of
Burns project to be submitted to the State Loan and
Investment Board for the 2012 Countywide Consensus
Block Grant Funding in the amount of $187,217.95
under the Laramie County allocation. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Documentation is filed in central files
with the County Clerk.

16 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an
addendum to a contract (120221-05) between Laramie
County and Runyan Enterprises, LLC to increase the
contract amount by $1,300 and to include in the
services the pre-election testing of the electronic voting
and tabulation equipment required by state law to run

July 3, 2012 to December 31, 2012. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

17 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve
amendment number one to the development
agreement (120417-15) among Laramie County,
COLL-IND-LLC, Road Runner Four, LLC, and
Cheyenne/Laramie County Cooperation for Economic
Development (LEADS) for the Niobrara Energy Park
grant in the amount of $1,500,000. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. After obtaining all signatures, the
amendment is to be filed in central files with the

18 At the request of Grants Manager Sandra Newland,
Commissioner Thompson moved to withdraw
consideration of a resolution for the submission of a
grant application to the Federal Aviation
Administration by the Cheyenne Regional Airport to
fund Phase II of the rehabilitation of several airport
taxiways with match to be provided by the Airport
Board and WYDOT. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

19 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
Contingency and Development Agreement among
Laramie County, LEADS, and Granite Peak for the
successful Wyoming Business Council grants
application in the amount of $3,479,569 for the
construction of publicly owned roadways and water
infrastructure at the Swan Ranch Development.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The agreement is filed
in central files with the County Clerk.

20 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a DEQ
Solid Waste Permit application form, which is required
for DEQ approval of activities at ELCSWD due to
Laramie County road right-of-way present on ELCSWD
landfill site. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The permit is filed
in central files with the County Clerk.

21 Edward Ernst presented a Subdivision Permit for the
property located in a portion of the N1/2 N1/2 SW1/4
of Section 9, T.14N., R.65W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie
County, Wyoming (8235 Westedt Road). County
Planning and Development Director Gary Kranse
stated this action would subdivide one parcel into two
lots, by splitting off approximately 5 acres with an
existing home with the intent that a new home be built
on the remaining 29 acres. Mr. Kranse presented the
staff report and recommended approval with no
conditions. Vice Chairman Woodhouse opened the
meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. James Perot
MacNeill spoke against the permit. Hearing no other
public comment, the Vice Chairman closed the
PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Thompson moved
to approve the subdivision permit with no conditions
and accept findings of fact a and b of the staff report.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,

22 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution imposing a Full Burn Ban West of I-25 from
the Wyoming/Colorado State line to the Platte County
line. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

23 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a contract
between Laramie County and Correctional Health
Care for intake medical services for juveniles at a rate
of $120 per month plus hourly fees and mileage.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The contract is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

24 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
appointment of Emily Fowler as a magistrate to the

Circuit Court pursuant to W.S. 5-9-210. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
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, 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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