March

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

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Jeff Ketcham, Chairman;
Commissioner Diane Humphrey, Vice Chairman;
Commissioner Gay Woodhouse; County Attorney Mark
Voss; Chief Deputy County Clerk Rhonda Bush.

Those present were Frank Lamb, Iron Mountain Country
Church; Paula Qualls, SCCDA; Lance Taylor, Bloedorn
Lumber; Ken Peterson, Iron Mountain Country Church;
Brian Kinzey, The Rock CLC; Doug Samuelson, Iron
Mountain Ranch; Charlie & Carol Farthing, Farthing
Ranch; Tim Thorson, Laramie County Grants; Carla
Thurin, Safehouse Services; Johnnie Garcia; Gary M.
Hickman, Cheyenne Laramie County Health
Department/Environmental Health; William J. Long Jr.,
Sheriff's Department; Don Beard, Public Works; Chris
Wegner, Buildings; Kim Lovett, Treasurer; Jim Dodson,
Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard; Bonnie K. Reider;
Dawn Karban; Scott Karban; Gary Reider; Rick Fortney,
Information Technology; Sandra Werzne; Bob Cook,
Accounting.

01 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the Minutes
of Proceedings for February 27 and March 3, 2009.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.

02 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 2009. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

03 Gary Hickman, City/County Health Department, read into
record a proclamation declaring April 6-12, 2009, as
Public Health Week in Laramie County. Commissioner
Woodhouse moved to approve the proclamation.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The proclamation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a Jail
Programs Agreement between John Larimore and
Laramie County to retain the services of John Larimore for
the purpose of conducting various programs for inmates in
the Laramie County Detention Center in the amount of
$15 per hour not to exceed 50 hours in any two-week
period. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

05 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an extension
to Juvenile Housing Agreement between Laramie County
and Jeffrey C. Wardle Academy, Inc., operated by
Cornerstone Programs Corporation to extend the
agreement to December 31, 2009, in the amount of
$38,000 per month. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The extension is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a Surface
Lessee Notification and Comment Form for entrance sign
into Curt Gowdy State Park. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

07 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County and Ray Lansing
Agency to design, print, and bulk mail an informational
report on the Archer Complex in the amount of $10,650.
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.

08 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting for public
comment to consider potential projects for which funding
may be applied under the second round of Community
Development Block Grant Program for Program Year
2009. Carla Thurin, Safehouse Services of Laramie
County, said Safehouse is seeking funds to build a new
shelter as the old shelter is outdated and not handicapped
accessible. Safehouse has purchased an old school to
renovate and is seeking funding. County Grants
Manager Tim Thorson said the deadline is April 17th and
asked Ms. Thurin to contact him after the meeting.
Hearing no further public comment, Chairman Ketcham
closed the public hearing. No action was required.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.

09 Commissioner Humphrey moved to authorize the Board of
Laramie County Commissioners to sign the Notice of
Intent to obtain coverage under the General Permit for
Stormwater Discharge associated with the Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) under the Wyoming
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WYPDES).
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

10 Don Beard, Laramie County Public Works, presented the
viewer's report regarding a petition to rename County
Road 135 to Dean Fogg Road and recommended
approval. Commissioner Humphrey said she was
abstaining from this item. Commissioner Woodhouse
moved to accept the viewer's report and hold the public
hearing April 21, 2009. Commissioner Ketcham seconded
the motion. The motion passed with Commissioner
Humphrey abstaining. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

11 Don Beard, Laramie County Public Works, presented the
viewer's report regarding a petition to vacate a portion of a
platted County Road (County Road 103) on Iron
Mountain Ranch and recommended approval. Mr. Beard
said this petition is by landowner consent and does not
effect any other landowners, so the Commissioners can act
today. Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting for
public comment. Hearing no public comment, Chairman
Ketcham closed the public hearing. Commissioner
Woodhouse moved to accept Road Petition 433 to vacate
a portion of a platted County Road on Iron Mountain
Ranch. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.

12 Jim Dodson, Porter, Muirhead, Cornia, and Howard
presented the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year
2008 for Laramie County and stated there were no
material weaknesses. Mr. Dodson said the daily average
operating expense was $62,453, resulting in 138
operating days in reserve. Mr. Dodson cautioned the
Board to be vigilant and watch spending, since the County
does not have a lot of control over revenues. The audit is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

13 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
approving the application for SLIB Consensus Block Grant
Funds and certifying agreement with the City of Cheyenne
as to the current consensus list. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.

14 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an agreement
between Laramie County and Cheyenne Regional Airport
under which Laramie County will provide interoperable
radio equipment for use by the Cheyenne Regional
Airport, to be funded through a Homeland Security PSIC
grant with a 20 percent cost sharing by the Cheyenne
Regional Airport to run through December 31, 2014.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

15 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a contract
between Laramie County and Innoprise Software for the
purchase of a Financial/HR software package that will

replace the existing Legacy System in the amount of
$32,400 to run March 17, 2009 to March 17, 2010.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

16 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting for public
comment regarding a Yearly Fireworks Permit Application
for Phantom Fireworks located at 239 I-25 Service Road
East, Laramie County. Paula Qualls, 2316 South Fifth
Avenue, said she is concerned for the safety of the
residents in South Cheyenne because of the many
fireworks stands and there have already been several grass
fires caused by fireworks. Hearing no further public
comment, Chairman Ketcham closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Woodhouse said she appreciates Mrs.
Quall's concerns, but the applicant has met all the County
requirements. Commissioner Humphrey moved to
approve the Yearly Fireworks Permit Application.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

17 Chris Wegner, Building/Maintenance, presented bids to
provide installation of carpet in the Circuit Court Offices of
the Laramie County Governmental Complex and
recommended the award of the contract to the successful
bidder in the amount of $17,500. Commissioner
Woodhouse moved to award the contract to Commercial
Flooring. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The bids were not received
into record.

18 John Garcia, applicant, presented a side yard setback
variance located at Tract 5, Meadowview Estates, Laramie
County, Wyoming, and said the request is to allow an
attached garage to be built on the west side of his home.
Gary Kranse, Planning & Development, presented a list of
conditions that the applicant must meet in order for the
Board to allow this request. Based on the evidence
provided, Mr. Kranse said the staff recommends the Board
find the following: a) The site meets the criteria for a
variance pursuant to Section 74.045 of the Cheyenne and
Laramie County Zoning Ordinance, 1988 as amended; b)
The proposed use is in conformance with all other
applicable policies adopted by Laramie County; c) The
proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood and
will protect community goals; and that the Board approve
the variance with the following condition; 1) That the
garage is constructed a minimum of 9.5 feet from the
existing lot line. Mr. Garcia said he had no problems with
the conditions recommended and also stated that the
neighbors had no problem with the request. Chairman
Ketcham opened the hearing for public comment.
Hearing no public comment, Chairman Ketcham closed
the public hearing. Commissioner Woodhouse moved to
approve the side yard setback with the recommended
condition. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The variance is
recorded in the County Clerk Recording Department.

19 John Steil, Steil Surveying presented a Final Plat and
Subdivision Permit for Iron Mountain Country Church
Subdivision, located in a portion of the SW1/4 NW1/4 of
Section 10, T.15N., R.69W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie
County, Wyoming and stated the applicant has agreed to
all conditions. The site is 3.65 acres to be divided into
two tracts; Tract 2 has an existing church and Tract 1 is for
a new cemetery site. Based on the evidence provided,
Gary Kranse, Planning & Development, said the staff
recommends the Board find the following: a) This
application meets the requirements of Section 60.000 of
the Cheyenne and Laramie County Subdivision and
Development Regulations, 2000; b) This application
meets the requirements of Section 70.000 of the
Cheyenne and Laramie County Subdivision and
Development Regulations, 2000; and that the Board
approve the Final Plat and issuance of a Subdivision
Permit for Iron Mountain Country Church Subdivision with
the following condition: 1) That all traffic to the new
cemetery use the existing access onto Horse Creek Road.
Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting for public
comment. Hearing no public comment, Chairman
Ketcham closed the public hearing. Commissioner
Woodhouse moved to approve the Final Plat and
Subdivision Permit for Iron Mountain Country Church with
the recommended condition. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is recorded in the County Clerk Recording
Department.

20 Brian Kinzey, Pastor for Rock Community Life Center,
presented a Board Approval application for The Rock
Church, located in a portion of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of
Section 17, T.13N., R.66W., located at 505 Williams
Street, 104. Pastor Kinzey said the Church provides food
and clothes and is hoping to improve people lives. The
center mostly works with kids and is planning on being an
outreach mission church. Based on the evidence
provided, Gary Kranse, Planning & Development, said the
staff recommends the Board find the following: a) The
Board may approve the proposed use pursuant to Section
41.413(b) and (k) of the Cheyenne and Laramie County
Zoning Ordinance, 1988; b) This application meets the
criteria required for Board Approval pursuant to Section
74.020 of the Cheyenne and Laramie County Zoning
Ordinance, 1988; and that the Board approve the
application with the following conditions: 1) That any food
service be permitted through the City/County Health
Department; 2) That building permits, if required, be
obtained before modifications to the existing structure
area are made. Pastor Kinzey said he agrees with the
proposed conditions. Chairman Ketcham opened the
meeting for public comment. Paula Qualls, South
Cheyenne Community Development, said this would be a
great addition to the area and asked Pastor Kinzey if they
are willing to help all people or only residents in
Westwinds. Pastor Kinzey responded they are willing to
help anyone with a need. Mrs. Qualls asked if the mobile
home is large enough to accomplish their mission. Pastor
Kinzey said they would like a much larger building to run
after-school programs. Sandra Werzne spoke about how
the neighborhood kids were helpful at the Center after a
snow storm. Hearing no further public comment,
Chairman Ketcham closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the Board
Approval for The Rock Church. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is recorded in the County Clerk Recording
Department.

The meeting adjourned at 5:08 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, March 17, 2009

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop, County Clerk

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

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Jeff Ketcham, Chairman;
Commissioner Diane Humphrey, Vice Chairman;
Commissioner Gay Woodhouse; County Attorney Mark
Voss; Chief Deputy County Clerk Rhonda Bush.

Those signing the register were Ian Catellier, State of
Wyoming; Paula Qualls, South Cheyenne Community
Development Association; Jeff Jones, Steil Surveying;
Don Beard, Public Works; Phyllis Sherard, CRMC; Tim
Thorson, Grants; Robin Werner, City Development; Lisa
Pafford, City Development.

01 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the Minutes
of Proceedings for February 17, 2009. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.

02 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve Petition for
Tax Refunds for tax year 2008 on application 08-02
($28.10); 08-03 ($46.77); 08-04 ($2,624.82); 08-05
($10,505.45); 08-06 ($36,74); 08-07 ($59.93); 08-08
($155.04); 08-09 ($56.99); 08-10 (352.33); 08-11
($149.42) submitted by Direct TV. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Documentation is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

03 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
granting Laramie County Sheriff Danny Glick authority to
apply for and accept on a continuing basis a grant in the
amount of $19,000 from the Wyoming Division of Highway
Safety. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The resolution is filed in
central files with the County Clerk.

04 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
following fees collected by various County entities for
January 2009: County Clerk, $64,216.23; Circuit Court,
$79,756.56; Planning, $22,061.82; Sheriff, $56,981.63;
Clerk of District Court, $17,212.49. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Documentation is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

05 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve warrants in
the amount of $1,816,460.14 for February 2009.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.

06 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
following part-time salaries in the amount of $32,286.32
for February 2009: Public Works, $1,170.00; Combined
Communication Center, $155.69; Extension Agent,
$1,827.94; Buildings & Grounds, $10,058.94; Information
Technology, $925.00; County Clerk, $143.00; County
Treasurer, $3,933.32; Detention Center, $8,772.43;
District Court, $3,800.00. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

07 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve Public
Information Disclosure Agreement between Laramie
County and LexisNexis for public record information
concerning real property of interest in the amount of $30
per disk to run through June 30, 2012. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The agreement is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.

08 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to authorize publication
of Laramie County employee names and positions
pursuant to W.S. 18-3-516(ii). Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

09 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve an
amendment to an original contract (040420-10) between
Laramie County and Evercom/Securas Inmate Phone
Service to implement the Secure Call Platform Call
Management System and pre-paid calling cards
application. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The amendment is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.

10 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
2009/2010 Laramie County Liquor License Fees: Retail,
(inside 5-mile radius) $1,500; Retail, (outside 5-mile
radius) $850; Limited Retail, (Club) $400; Restaurant,
(inside 5-mile radius) $1,050; Restaurant, (outside 5-mile
radius) $750; Retail Malt, $350; Micro Brewery, $375;
Special Malt Beverage, $1,500; Resort, $2,500; Winery,
$375; Catering Permit $50; 24-hour Malt Beverage
Permit, $10; Bar & Grill, $1,500. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

11 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting for public
comment regarding a change in Zone District from P to LI
for Wyoming Combined Laboratories, located in a portion
of the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 9 and the SW1/4 NW1/4 of
Section 10, T.13N., R.66W., 6th P.M., Laramie County,
Wyoming. Gary Kranse, Planning Director, said this was
presented and approved by the Board on February 3, but
there was a discrepancy on the public hearing date, so it is
again being presented to the Board with the correct
hearing date. Ian Catellier, State of Wyoming, said the
funding is in the State's budget and is awaiting signature
by the Governor. Hearing no further public comment,
Chairman Ketcham closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the change in
Zone District from P to LI for Wyoming Combined
Laboratories with conditions 1 and 2 and adopt the
findings of fact a and b of the staff report. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.

12 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting for public
comment regarding a Final Plat and Subdivision Permit
for Snowardt Subdivision located in the South 120 feet of
Tract 4, Capitol Tracts, Laramie County, Wyoming. Jeff
Jones, Steil Surveying representing the applicant, said
this is a replat of a two-lot subdivision. Mr. Jones said the
Snowardt's have no objections to the conditions placed by
the Planning and Development Office except for the
Community Facility Fees. The Snowardt's believe they
have already paid the fees since this is a replat. Gary
Kranse, Planning Director, requested the condition remain
until he could check to see if the fees have already been
paid. Hearing no further public comment, Chairman
Ketcham closed the public hearing. Gary Kranse,
Planning Director, said this plat was approved in 2006, but
was never recorded. Mr. Kranse said based on the
evidence provided, the staff recommends the Board find
the following: a) This application meets district zoning
requirement, pursuant to Section 41.400 of the Cheyenne
and Laramie County Zoning Ordinance, as amended; b)
This application meets the requirements for a Final Plat,
pursuant to Section 60.000 of the Cheyenne and Laramie
County Subdivision and Development Regulations, 2000;
c) This application meets the requirements for a
Subdivision Permit, pursuant to Section 70.000 of the
Cheyenne and Laramie County Subdivision and
Development Regulations; and the Board approve the
Final Plat for Snowardt Subdivision with the following
conditions; 1) That the Community Facility Fees be paid
in full prior to recording the Final Plat; 2) That Board
Approval be granted for all proposed multi-family
development of this property prior to or with submittal of
the site plan; 3) That a site plan be submitted to the
Laramie County Planning and Development Office for
review and approval prior to any modifications to this
property; 4) That the drainage and traffic studies be
submitted for review and approval when the site plan is
submitted; 5) That the road status form be signed by the
Director of Public Works prior to the issuance of a Site
Plan Certificate of Review; 6) That the Snowardt's retain
the option to dedicate an additional five (5) feet of Right
of Way on the North side of Hellwig Road. On January 8,
2009, the Planning Commission recommended approval
and on February 9, 2009, the City Council unanimously
recommended approval. Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the Final Plat and issuance of a
Subdivision Permit for Snowardt Subdivision with
conditions 1-6 and adopt the findings of fact a-c of the
staff report. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 3:49 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, March 03, 2009

Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk

Reviewed by : Jeff Ketcham, 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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