May
Minutes
of the Proceedings
Board of County Commissioners
Prepared by the Office of the Clerk of Laramie
County
Friday, May 29, 2009
00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in Special
Session May 29, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. Those in attendance
were Commissioner Jeff Ketcham, Chairman;
Commissioner Diane Humphrey, Vice Chairman;
Commissioner Gay Woodhouse; Brenda Arnold, County
Assessor; Janet Knox, Chief Deputy County Assessor;
County Clerk Debbye Lathrop; County Attorney Mark Voss.
01 Chairman Jeff Ketcham opened the meeting as the
County Board of Equalization at 3:30 p.m. County
Assessor Brenda Arnold presented the 2009 abstract of
local assessed value pursuant to W.S. 39-13-102(e).
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the abstract
as presented. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
02 County Attorney Mark Voss presented a request to re-
schedule a hearing before the County Board of
Equalization. The taxpayer has asked to re-schedule for
sometime in late June. Commissioner Woodhouse moved
to grant the request and have the County Attorney send
the taxpayer a letter asking him to contact the Assessor
after his return from Europe. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 3:47 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
Friday, May 29, 2009
Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk
Reviewed by : Jeff Ketcham, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
00 The Laramie County Board of Commissioners met in
regular session Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Jeff Ketcham; Chairman;
Commissioner Diane Humphrey, Vice-Chairman;
Commissioner Gay Woodhouse; County Attorney Mark
Voss; Assistant County Attorney Sylvia Hack; and County
Clerk Debbye Lathrop.
Those also in attendance were Maurice W. Brown, T & C
Supermarket Liquors; Alicia Burke, T & C Supermarket
Liquor; Ben Marszalek, SCWSD; James Malone, Union
Tel; Matt Cook, The Den; Ian Melchior, Jim's Fireworks;
Ian Cattelier, State of Wyoming; Larry & Alice Hankel,
Hankel Trucking; Bob McCue, T & C Supermarket Liquor;
Don Beard, Laramie County Public Works; Jim Cochran,
LCCD; John Cook, Harriman Property; DellRae Porter, S.
Cheyenne Water & Sewer District; Carl Papperty,
Cheyenne Shrine Club; Juliet Daniel, UW Extension; John
Steil, Steil Surveying; Gary M. Hickman, Cheyenne
Laramie County Health Department/Environmental
Health; Tim Thorson, Laramie County Grants; Janet Knox,
Assessor's Office; Dena Hansen, South Cheyenne Water &
Sewer; S. Hein, Outlaw Saloon; D. Stephen Melchior,
Melchior Law Firm; Brett Walker, City of Cheyenne; Bruce
Perryman, AVI; Peggy Yeager, Municipal Court.
01 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the Minutes
of Proceedings for May 5, 2009. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
02 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an extended
professional services agreement between Laramie County
and the University of Wyoming to provide a 4-H Youth
Educator for Laramie County in the amount of $16,594 to
run July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The contract is filed in central files with the
County Clerk.
03 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an extended
professional services agreement between Laramie County
and the University of Wyoming to provide a 4-H Military
Youth Educator for Laramie County in the amount of
$6,592 to run July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The contract is filed in central files
with the County Clerk.
04 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an addendum
to an agreement (080401-04) between Laramie County
and Simplex Grinnell for life safety services at the
Laramie County Sheriff's Department in the amount of
$5,250 to run April 15, 2009 to April 15, 2010.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The contract is filed in central files
with the County Clerk
05 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
Memorandum of Understanding between Laramie County
and the Wyoming Department of Revenue setting forth the
County's and the Department's responsibilities as they
pertain to equipment provided by the Department of
Revenue. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The contract is filed
in central files with the County Clerk.
06 County Attorney Mark Voss requested that item 6 be
stricken from the agenda.
07 County Attorney Mark Voss requested that item 7 be
stricken from the agenda.
08 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an agreement
between Laramie County and the City of Cheyenne to
house city prisoners in the Laramie County Detention
Center in the amount of $80 per prisoner per day and
$26.50 per prisoner per book and release for Fiscal Year
2010. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The contract is filed in central
files with the County Clerk's office.
09 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve contract
between Laramie County and the DLR Group for design
services for the Archer Phase I Project in the amount of
$3,717,607 to be funded through the specific purpose
optional sales and use tax. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
contract in filed in central files with the County Clerk's
office.
10 County Clerk Debbye Lathrop presented the renewal
applications of the following liquor licenses for a period
beginning July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010: Little
Bear Inn, Retail Liquor License; Travel Centers of
America, County Retail Liquor License; Pizza Hut on
Prosser, Inc., Restaurant Liquor License; Big Country
Speedway, Inc., Restaurant Liquor License; Cheyenne
Shrine Club, Fraternal Club; Rockin Rodeo, Inc., Retail
Liquor License; Terry Bison Ranch, Retail Liquor License;
Moose Lodge, Fraternal Club; Town & Country
Supermarket Liquor, Retail Liquor License; The Den
Gentleman's Club, Retail Liquor License; VFW 4343,
Veteran's Club; T-Joe's, Retail Liquor License;
Tumbleweed Bar, Retail Liquor License; Forum 619,
Social Club; Little America, Retail Liquor License;
Antelope Truck Stop, County Retail Liquor License;
Kartar, LLC, Retail Liquor License; Bunk House Bar, Retail
Liquor License. Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting
as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no PUBLIC COMMENT,
the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the renewal
of liquor licenses as presented. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
11 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a Catering
Permit submitted by Viper, Inc. d/b/a The Den to host the
UMF Bike Run to be held on June 27, 2009.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
12 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING to take comment on a Seasonal Fireworks
Permit submitted by Nathan Melchior d/b/a Jim's
Fireworks. Hearing no public comment, the Chairman
closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Woodhouse
moved to approve the Seasonal Fireworks Permit
submitted by Nathan Melchior d/b/a Jim's Fireworks
located at 3229 West College Drive. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
13 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING to take public comment on a Seasonal
Fireworks Permit submitted by Ben Laws d/b/a Pyro City
located at 333 West College Drive. Hearing no public
comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the Season
Fireworks Permit. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
14 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING to take public comment on a Seasonal
Fireworks Permit submitted by Ben Laws d/b/a Pyro City
located at 245 I-25 Service Road. Hearing no public
comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
Seasonal Fireworks Permit. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
15 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING to take public comment on a Seasonal
Fireworks Permit submitted by Ben Laws d/b/a Pyro City
located at 3115 West College Drive. Hearing no public
comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the Season
Fireworks Permit. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
16 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING to take public comment on a Seasonal
Fireworks Permit submitted by Ben Laws d/b/a Pyro City
located at 251 I-25 Service Road. Hearing no public
comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the Season
Fireworks Permit. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
17 Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING to take public comment on a Seasonal
Fireworks Permit submitted by Ben Laws d/b/a Pyro City
located at 207 South Greeley Highway. Hearing no
public comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC
HEARING. Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve
the Season Fireworks Permit. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
18 Dena Hansen, SCW&SD, presented a request to approve a
resolution to enlarge the boundaries of the district for the
State Combined Labs on which construction will soon start
with a completion date anticipated to be August 2010.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
resolution. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk's Office.
19 John Steil, Steil Surveying Services, agent for the
applicant presented a Final Plat and Subdivision Permit
for the Harriman Heights, 2nd Filing Subdivision, located
in a portion of the SW1/4 of Section 16, T.12N., R.70W.,
and Tract 24, Harriman Heights, Laramie County,
Wyoming, located at 200 Alta Vista Road. Mr. Steil stated
there are two conditions recommended by the Planning
Department and the applicant agrees to both. County
Planner Gary Kranse presented the staff report, stating the
property was acquired from the State of Wyoming. The
Planning Commission recommended approval subject to
Community Facility fees be paid for the newly platted
land and ownership issues concerning the 1/2 interest
between John R. Cook and Andrea L. Cook be resolved
prior to final approval of the Final Plat and issuance of a
Subdivision Permit. The application meets the
requirements for a final plat pursuant to Section 60.000 of
the Cheyenne and Laramie County
Subdivision/Development Regulations 2000 and the
criteria for a subdivision permit pursuant to Section 70.000
of the Cheyenne and Laramie County
Subdivision/Development Regulations 2000. The
Planning Department also recommends approval subject
to resolving the 1/2 ownership issue between John and
Andrea Cook shall be resolved prior to recordation of the
Final Plat and issuance of a Subdivision Permit.
Commissioner Woodhouse asked if this plat would have
the same covenants as the other filings in Harriman
Heights to which the applicant responded it would.
Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING. Hearing no PUBLIC COMMENT, the Chairman
closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Woodhouse
moved to approve the Final Plat and issuance of a
Subdivision Permit for the Harriman Heights, 2nd Filing
Subdivision, located in a portion of the SW1/4 of Section
16, T.12N., R.70W., and Tract 24, Harriman Heights,
Laramie County, Wyoming, located at 200 Alta Vista
Road subject to condition 1 and adopting the findings of
fact a and b of the staff report. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. After
recording the resolution, documentation will be filed in
central files with the county clerk's office.
20 John Steil, Steil Surveying, agent for applicant Larry
Hankle, presented a Final Plat and Subdivision Permit for
Robbins Subdivision, 2nd Filing, located in a portion of
Lot 1, Block 1, Robbins Subdivision, 2425 West College
Drive, Laramie County, Wyoming. The replat is a simple
lot split to create a site for a construction office and yard.
Mr. Steil stated that late in the process, the Metropolitan
Planning Office requested dedication of a 20 foot right-of-
way, which the applicant has agreed to. County Planner
Gary Kranse presented the staff report: this is a replat of
an existing subdivision to split off approximately 5 acres
for a future office. On April 23, 2009, the Planning
Commission voted 3 to 0 to approve the plat and
subdivision permit with the following condition: 1) That
20 feet of right-of-way be dedicated along the West side of
this plat. This application meets the criteria for a final
plat pursuant to Section 60.000 of the Cheyenne and
Laramie County Subdivision/Development Regulations
2000, and the criteria for a subdivision permit pursuant to
Section 70.000 of the Cheyenne and Laramie County
Subdivision/Development Regulations 2000. The
recommendation is to approve with condition #1.
Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING. Hearing no public comment, the Chairman
closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Humphrey
moved to approve a Final Plat and Subdivision Permit for
Robbins Subdivision, 2nd Filing, located in a portion of
Lot 1, Block 1, Robbins Subdivision, 2425 West College
Drive, Laramie County, Wyoming subject to the right of
way and adoption of findings and facts a and b.
Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. After recording the resolution,
documentation will be filed in central files with the County
Clerk's office.
21 Commissioner Woodhouse recused herself from
consideration of this item. James Malone, Union Wireless,
stated the application is for a 53 foot tall, self-supporting,
lighted cell tower in a portion of the N1/2 of Section 2,
T.14N., R.66W., 6th PM, Laramie County, Wyoming.
County Planner Gary Kranse presented the staff report:
The property is located in the Agricultural (A-2) zoning
district. There is no proposed zone change for this project
and it is in conformance with Section 55.016 of the
Cheyenne and Laramie County Zoning Ordinance, 1988,
governing the location of wireless communication towers
within the zoned area. The Planning and Development
Department recommends approval with the following
condition: 1) That a site plan is submitted and approved
prior to the issuance of a building permit. Chairman
Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING.
Hearing no public comment, the Chairman closed the
PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Humphrey moved to
approve with condition 1 and adoption of findings and
fact a. Chairman Ketcham seconded the motion, which
passed by a vote of two in favor and one abstaining. After
recording the resolution, documentation will be filed in
central files with the County Clerk's office.
22 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a Courthouse
Security Services Agreement between Laramie County
and the City of Cheyenne for the Sheriff to provide
security services at Municipal Court in the amount of
$3,000 per month for FY 2010. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. After obtaining signatures, documentation
will be filed in central files with the county clerk.
23 County Attorney Mark Voss presented this Memorandum of
Understanding and explained that this would allow the
Clerk of the District Court to move data from the county
computer system to the state system. Commissioner
Woodhouse moved to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding between Laramie County and the
Wyoming State Supreme Court to provide terms to assist
in the administrative, procedural, and statutory obligations
of the parties to the MOU as it pertains to the FDEP
Project. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. After obtaining signatures,
documentation will be filed with the county clerk.
24 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the low bid
submitted by S & S Builders in the amount of
$2,909,749.12 to connect Clear Creek Park to the West
College Drive Interchange. Commissioner Woodhouse
asked about the completion date. Mr. Beard responded
the project should be completed by the end of the year
and added this is part of the IRP public funding.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the low bid
submitted by S & S Builders. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
bids were not received into record.
25 Gary Hickman, City/County Health Department, said on Saturday, May 16th, the annual tire and battery collection
was held. In the Burns area, 850 tires were collected and
10 batteries were collected. In the Cheyenne area, 3,474
tires were collected and 112 batteries were collected.
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 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, May 19, 2009
Approved by : Debra K. Lathrop
County Clerk
Reviewed by : Jeff Ketcham, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
00 The Laramie County Board of Commissioners met in
regular session Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Jeff Ketcham; Chairman;
Commissioner Diane Humphrey, Vice-Chairman;
Commissioner Gay Woodhouse; County Attorney Mark
Voss; Assistant County Attorney Sylvia Hackl; Chief Deputy
County Clerk Rhonda Bush and County Clerk Debbye
Lathrop
Those also in attendance were Don Beard, Laramie
County Public Works; Joe Golden, Day of Giving; Bob
Willits, Willits Co; Matt Farwell, Willits Co.; Gretta Morrow,
Day of Giving; Kate Loudon, Lidstone & Associates; Jim
Knoll, Yenter Drill/Blast; Rich Hillegas, Laramie County
Sheriff's Department; Tim Thorson, Laramie County
Grants; Heather Rudy, Human Resources; Tom Mason,
MPO; Brad Emmons, AVI; John Sutherland; Gus Lopez,
Cheyenne Laramie County Health Department.
01 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the Minutes
of Proceedings for April 21, 2009. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
02 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a
maintenance contract between Laramie County and
Communications Source, Inc. to maintain Sheriff's
Department radio equipment in the amount of $1,393 to
run July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The contract is filed in central files with the
County Clerk.
03 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
following fees collected by various County entities for
March 2009: Circuit Court, $75,249.00; County Clerk,
$77,489.46; Planning and Development Office,
$32,848.18; Clerk of District Court, $18,715.56.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
04 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve the
following part-time salaries in the amount of $38,378.98
for April 2009: Public Works, $1,690.00; Extension Agent,
$2,387.24; Buildings and Grounds, $12,586.21;
Information Technology, $1,300.00; County Treasurer,
$5,281.71; Detention Center, $11,283.82; District Court,
$1,800.00; County Coroner, $2,050.00. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
05 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve warrants in
the amount of $2,436,715.90 for April 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 an
Underground Storage Fuel Tank Testing Services Contract
between Laramie County and CGRS Environmental
Service in the amount of $905.00 to test the underground
storage tanks at Public Works as mandated by the
Wyoming DEQ with services to be complete by June 30,
2009. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. The contract is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
07 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve an
amendment to the Guaranteed Maintenance Agreement
(07121803) between Laramie County and Grabar Voice
and Data for maintenance, repair, and technical support
of radio and phone recording equipment for the
Combined Communications Center located at 2020
Capital Avenue in the amount of $5,180 per year to run
February 25, 2009 to February 25, 2010. Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The amendment is filed in central files with
the County Clerk.
08 The Board of Commissioners acknowledged receipt of a
Proclamation declaring May 8, 2009 the 4th Annual
Cheyenne Day of Giving in recognition of the efforts of all
Laramie County citizens who participate. Human
Resource Director Heather Rudy stated her office will be
collecting personal care items and non-perishable foods
which will be delivered to the Kiwanis Community House.
The proclamation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.
09 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a Resolution
adopting a health insurance premium and coverage plan
option for the 2009/1-10 plan year, authorizing Human
Resource Director Heather Rudy to begin employee
orientation and to set May as the open enrollment period
for the upcoming plan year. Commissioner Woodhouse
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.
10 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve a resolution
approving the application for SLIB consensus block grant
funds in the amount of $325,000 to the City of Cheyenne
for either the West Lincolnway Enhancement Project or
the Pioneer and Carey Reconstruction Project and
certifying agreement with 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.
11 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve submission of
a request to the Bureau of Immigration and Customs
Enforcement and Citizenship for reimbursement of costs
for incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens with
amount to be determined by the Bureau of Immigration
and Customs Enforcement and Citizenship, and to be paid
from the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program
(SCAAP). Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.
12 Deputy County Attorney requested the Board postpone for
two weeks consideration of a Memorandum of
Understanding between Laramie County and Cheyenne
Regional Medical Center to provide independent
examiner services to facilitate emergency detention and
hospitalization proceedings pursuant to Title 25 of the
Wyoming Statutes. Commissioner Humphrey moved to
approve postponement for two weeks. Commissioner
Woodhouse seconded the motion, which passed
13 Commissioner Woodhouse moved to approve an
agreement between Laramie County and S&S Builders,
LLC to perform remodeling in the form of concrete work
and ADA compliance remodeling at the Laramie County
Sheriff's Department in accordance with the request for
proposals for the project and the portions of contractor's
"Proposal No. 09-LCSD-1001" in the amount of $90,335.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
14 Deputy County Attorney Sylvia Hackl requested the Board
postpone for two-weeks. consideration of a professional
services agreement between Laramie County and Thomas
Kirk, Ph.D., M.A,. L.P.C. pursuant to which the contractor
will provide independent examiner services to facilitate
emergency detention and hospitalization proceedings of
proposed patients at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
with CRMC to pay Laramie County to run May 1, 2009 to
June 30, 2009.
15 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a resolution
reappointing Kelly Krakow to the Eastern Laramie County
Solid Waste Disposal District Board of Directors for a three-
year term running July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012.
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.
16 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a resolution
appointing Rick Malcolm to the Eastern Laramie County
Solid Waste Disposal District Board of Directors to fulfill a
three-year term running July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012.
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.
17 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the low bid
for the Laramie County Chip Seal Program for 2009
submitted by Simon Contractors in the amount of
$776,255. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The bids were not
received into record.
18 Brad Emmons presented a Final Plat and Subdivision
Permit Application for Quarry Tract Subdivision, located
in a portion of Sections 13 and 14, T.13N., R.70W., and a
portion of Section 18, T.13N., R.69W., of the 6th P.M.,
Laramie County, Wyoming. County Planner Gary Kranse
presented the staff report, stating this will be a single
commercial lot on which mining activities will be
conducted. The subdivision is in compliance with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Staff recommends the
following: a) This application meets the general platting
requirement, pursuant to Section 30.000 of the Cheyenne
and Laramie County Subdivision and Development
Regulations, 2000; b) The 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 criteria for a subdivision permit, pursuant to
Section 70.000 of the Cheyenne and Laramie County
Subdivision/Development Regulations, 2000; and
recommended the Board approve the Final Plat and
issuance of a of a Subdivision Permit for Quarry Tract
Subdivision with the following conditions; 1) That the
Community Facility Fees be paid in full prior to recording
the Final Plat; 2) That following corrections should be
made to this plat before it is reviewed by the Board of
County Commissioners (i. The easement indicated by
High West Energy, if it exists, shall be documented and
shown on the Final Plat; ii. The names of owners listed in
the dedication language on the plat shall match the
names recorded on the deed [Book 2061, Page 225]; 3)
That a copy of the State approval for the mining
operation be submitted to the Planning and Development
Office when it is granted.
On March 3, 2009 the Planning Commission approved the
final plat and subdivision permit subject to the conditions
and recommendations in the staff report.
Chairman Ketcham opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING. John Sutherland, I-80 Service Road, stated he
is an adjacent landowner and he brought in a large piece
of rock that was blasted from the quarry. According to the
DEQ application, the applicant has asked to permit 10
acres. About 2.5 million tons of product will come from
this quarry if the permit is granted. His issues: wind and
water consumption to keep the dust down. Mr. Sutherland
stated this is not the best location for a quarry. Matt
Farwell, Willits company, responded that they are working
with DEQ at this time on the permit and the mining
quantity will not begin at close to based on their
competition at the Granite Canon Quarry and economic
conditions. They believe they can avoid any fly rock
through blasting techniques He also stated the wind will
not become a concern as they mine down. Chairman
Ketcham stated they have had calls about the blasting
affecting the ground water. Jim Noel, Yenter Drill/Blast of
Arvada, CO, stated he has never come cross a situation in
the last 25 years where the blasting affected any domestic,
stock or irrigation wells in the area. Kate Louden,
Ground Water Engineer for Lindstone and Associates,
stated there is a stream on the property and the DEQ
permit with address protection of the ground water. Mr.
Sutherland asked if the mine plan in with the DEQ
included plans on the reclamation perspective. County
Planner Gary Kranse stated that because this property is
outside the zoned boundary, the Board will never review
the use of the property, they will only be taking action on
the plat and subdivision permit. Part of the overall
process is the DEQ review which will address some of the
questions and concerns raised by Mr. Sutherland today.
Matt Farrell responded to Mr. Sutherland that to his
recollection there was nothing specific about reclaiming
the 50 acre components in the mining plan. Chairman
Ketcham asked the County Attorney if the Board could
withhold signatures on the plat until the DEQ had
approved the mining plan, etc. Mark Voss, County
Attorney, stated he would want to review the statutes and
other regulations before answering that particular
question. Commissioner Woodhouse asked Mr.
Sutherland if the proposed quarry was a lot lower than the
Granite Canon quarry. Mr. Sutherland stated that Granite
Canon had removed a lot of the ridge and his real
concern is about the water required for the quarry for dust
control. Associate Planner Abby Yenco responded to the
Chairman's question about notification to the residents of
Willadsen estates and Willadsen School. Ms. Yenco
responded that she had a list of people who were notified
and that the School District was not notified because that
type of notice usually involves impact on enrollment. The
Chairman asked if any other area residents had voiced
concerns. Ms. Yenco stated one person had appeared
before the Planning Commission, but she had not
received any other comments in the office. Mr. Willets
indicated they were in competition with each other which
Mr.. Sutherland disputed. Commissioner Humphrey
addressed Mr.. Sutherland by stating we need to be
producing something and rather than fighting people who
want to produce something. Brad Emmons informed the
Board that DEQ wanted the plat to be approved before
having them proceed with approval of the mining plan
and other requirements. Hearing no further PUBLIC
COMMENT, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the Final
Plat and Subdivision Permit Application for Quarry Tract
Subdivision, located in a portion of Sections 13 and 14,
T.13N., R.70W., and a portion of Section 18, T.13N.,
R.69W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County, Wyoming with
conditions 1-3 and adopt the findings of fact a-c of the
staff report. Commissioner Woodhouse seconded the
motion, which passed by a motion of two in favor and one
in opposition, with Chairman Ketcham casting the
opposing vote.
The meeting adjourned at 4:51 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 forTuesday, May 05, 2009
Reviewed
by : Jeff Ketcham, Chairman Board of County
Commissioners
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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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