May
Minutes
of the Proceedings
Board of County Commissioners
Prepared by the Office of the Clerk of Laramie
County
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
00 The Laramie County Commissioners met in regular
session Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Gay Woodhouse,
Chairman; Commissioner Troy Thompson, Vice-
Chairman; Commissioner Diane Humphrey; County
Attorney Mark Voss; County Clerk Debbye Lathrop and
Chief Deputy County Clerk Rhonda Bush.
Those signing the register were Don Beard, Laramie
County Public Works; Mike O'Grady, State's West
Water; Frank J. Jaeger, Parker Water; Riley McNamar,
Fire District #6; Brian Piersall, Laramie County Archer;
Bill McHenry, Laramie County EMA; Rick Keslar; Aarne
Haas; Sandra Newland, Laramie County Grants; Jack
Mueller; Dale Rose; Linda Heath, Heath for
Commissioner; M. Lee Hasenaur, M. Lee Hasenaur
2012; Bill Long, Laramie County Sheriff's Department;
Lars Lone, Lone for Commissioner '12; Kevin Burns,
Laramie County Shooting Sports; Elaina Ilminen, Pine
Bluffs Post; Rick Fortney, County I.T.; Ben Laws,
Fireworks Outlet; Dennis Carney, Fireworks Outlet; Art
Hanson; Brad Emmons; Rich Hillegas, Sheriff's
Department.
01 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
Minutes of Proceedings for April 17, 2012.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
02 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve warrants in
the amount of $2,104,330.29 for April 2012.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
03 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
following part-time salaries in the amount of
$30,975.30 for April 2012: Planning, $210.00; Public
Works, $1,294.30; Extension Agent, $1,909.79;
Buildings & Grounds, $10,554.56; Information
Technology, $1,564.89; County Clerk, $826.50;
County Treasurer, $2,938.84; Sheriff Operations,
$590.00; Detention Facility, $7,329.92; District Court,
$375.00; County Coroner, $2,450.00; Drug Court,
$931.50. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
04 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
following fees collected by various County entities for
March 2012: Clerk of District Court, $17,670.71;
Planning & Development, $53,578.36; DUI Court,
$460.00; Drug Court, $1,400.00; Circuit Court,
$64,436.50; County Clerk, $91,143.13; Sheriff,
$43,834.26. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.
05 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a lease
and service agreement and addendum between
Laramie County and US Bank Equipment Finance for
a Sharp copier for the Clerk of District Court in the
amount of $175 per month for 60 months.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
06 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a Right-of-
Way and Utility Certificate for the Wyoming
Department of Transportation for a Transportation
Enhancement Activities (TEAL) local grant funded by
the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Allison
Draw Greenway Phase III project serving the Orchard
Valley neighborhood. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
07 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
Wildland Fire Management Annual Operating Plan
(AOP) for Laramie County. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
After obtaining all signatures, the Plan is to be filed in
central files with the County Clerk.
08 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve an
addendum to the County's master food service contract
(#050705-17) between Laramie County and CBM
Managed Services, setting forth the new cost of meals
for the adult detention facility in the amount of $1.78
per meal to run July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The addendum is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
09 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
renewal of a Fire and Life Safety Maintenance and
Inspection Agreement between Laramie County and
Phoenix Fire Protection for the Sheriff's Department in
the amount of $14,209.58 to run July 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Commissioner Thompson seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The
agreement is filed in central files with the County
10 County Clerk Debbye Lathrop presented the proposed
Laramie County voting districts and precincts to comply
with the 2012 Legislative Redistricting. Chairman
Woodhouse opened the meeting as a PUBLIC
HEARING. Arnie Hawes, reinforced the request to
move the polling place for District 4, Precinct 10 from
Gilchrist to Iron Mountain Church. Commissioner
Thompson moved to approve the resolution adopting
the proposed districts and precincts as presented.
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 a
resolution imposing a partial burn ban for Laramie
County. Commissioner Thompson seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The resolution is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.
12 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
resolution adopting an amendment to the Laramie
County Fireworks Regulations allowing the sale of
fireworks to Wyoming residents in the event of a
"Partial Closure" due to fire danger pursuant to W.S.
16-3-103(b), but limiting discharge of fireworks to a
designated shooting site. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
resolution is filed in central files with the County Clerk.
13 Frank Jeager, coalition president, thanked the Board of
Commissioners for funding Wyoming-Colorado
Coalition for the Flaming Gorge Reservoir study at the
amount of $20,000 and asked for an additional
$10,000 for the study. Out of 569,000 people in the
areas in the two states, approximately 100,000 are
located in Laramie and Goshen Counties. The water
needs of those communities, including those in
Colorado, will reach 107,139 acre feet per year by the
year 2070. Mike O'Grady of States West, stated that
once the feasibility study is completed, it will be up to
the legislatures of Wyoming and Colorado to get
behind the project to transport water from the Flaming
Gorge Reservoir to the cited communities by pipeline.
Drawing the water from the reservoir would only drop
the storage by six feet. The initial study was supported
by 8 entities at $20,000 each. The total amount
needed to complete the study is $44,100; with each
entity dedicating an additional $10,000 to the project,
those costs would be covered and leave a contingency
fee of approximately $36,000. Commissioner
Humphrey asked if Cheyenne and Laramie County
were the only Wyoming participants and the response
was "yes." Casper and Rawlins were approached but
have not joined. She also asked who would have the
first call on the water. Mr. O'Grady stated the most
need is in Colorado. Mr. Jaeger spoke to the declining
aquifers in the Denver metro area, but Wyoming's
water would "stay" in Wyoming and Colorado's water
would "stay" in Colorado. The Colorado entitlement is
through the Colorado River, which the Flaming Gorge
feeds. Commissioner Humphrey asked if Governor
Mead had been approached and what his thoughts are
on the project. Mr. O'Grady stated Wyoming's
Governor has not been approached. Commissioner
Woodhouse asked how many of the other seven
entities had approved the additional money, and Mr.
Jaeger responded that all had approved the additional
funding. Commissioner Thompson asked for a specific
reason for the delay in the study. Mr. Jaeger stated it
was partly due to the delay on the part of the US
Bureau of Reclamation but also the need for more
travel and meetings than initially anticipated. A
number of those meetings have been held in western
Wyoming. County Planner Gary Kranse recommended
approval of the increase in funding the study.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution amending the budget amount for existing
Professional Services Agreements regarding the
availability and development of water resources held
by the United States Bureau of Reclamation at
Flaming Gorge Reservoir from $20,000 to $30,000
(232-10-1017-40511480). 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 a contract
between Laramie County and Coplogic Inc. for a desk
officer online reporting system (DORS) license, setup,
support, and maintenance agreement in the amount of
$14,000 for a one year period, with the annual
maintenance being $5000 after the initial one year.
Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. The agreement is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
15 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
commercial credit card agreement between Laramie
County and Bank of the West to provide a controlled
governmental credit card for authorized purchases and
expenditures and appointment of Debbye Lathrop in
her official capacity as elected County Clerk or her
successor as designated "company manager" for
purposes of carrying out the terms of the agreement.
(The initial period of the agreement shall be for three
years from the effective date and be subject to an
annual fee not to exceed $30.) Commissioner
Humphrey seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The agreement is filed in central files
with the County Clerk.
16 Captain Bill Long presented an amendment between
Laramie County and Correctional Healthcare
Management (100504-05) in the amount of
$100,437.73 per month to run July 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. The monthly amount is approximately
$7,000 more per month than in FY2012. In response
to a question from Chairman Woodhouse, Captain
Long stated this line in his budget would have to be
increased, and the County cannot afford the potential
lawsuits. Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve
the amendment. Commissioner Thompson seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. After
obtaining all signatures, the amendment is to be filed
in central files with the County Clerk.
17 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
Governor's Data Center Recruitment Funds Agreement
between Laramie County for Microsoft Corporation and
the State of Wyoming Office of the Governor in the
amount of $5,000,000. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
agreement is filed in central files with the County
18 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve a
Development Agreement among Laramie County, City
of Cheyenne, Col-Ind LLC and Read Company to
identify improvements for the construction of the
Niobrara Energy Park. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The
agreement is recorded in the Recording Department.
19 Debbye Lathrop, Laramie County Clerk, presented a
Seasonal Fireworks Permit application submitted by
Dennis Carney d/b/a Fireworks Outlet located at 207
South Greeley Highway, Cheyenne, Wyoming and
stated all requirements have been met. Chairman
Woodhouse opened the meeting as a PUBLICH
HEARING. Hearing no public comment, Chairman
Woodhouse closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
Seasonal Fireworks Permit located at 207 South
Greeley Highway. Commissioner Humphrey seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County Clerk.
20 Debbye Lathrop, Laramie County Clerk, presented a
Seasonal Fireworks Permit application submitted by
Dennis Carney d/b/a Pyro City located at 333 West
College Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming and stated all
requirements have been met. Chairman Woodhouse
opened the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing
no comment, Chairman Woodhouse closed the
PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Thompson moved
to approve the Seasonal Fireworks Permit located at
333 West College Drive. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.
21 Debbye Lathrop, Laramie County Clerk, presented a
Yearly Fireworks Permit application submitted by
Dennis Carney d/b/a Fireworks Outlet located at 251 I-
25 Service Road, Cheyenne, Wyoming and stated all
requirements have been met. Chairman Woodhouse
opened the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing
no public comment, Chairman Woodhouse closed the
PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Thompson moved
to approve the Seasonal Fireworks Permit located at
251 I-25 Service Road. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.
22 Debbye Lathrop, Laramie County Clerk, presented a
Seasonal Fireworks Permit application submitted by
Dennis Carney d/b/a Pyro City located at 245 I-25
Service Road, Cheyenne, Wyoming and stated all
requirements have been met. Chairman Woodhouse
opened the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing
no public comment, Chairman Woodhouse closed the
PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Thompson moved
to approve the Seasonal Fireworks Permit located at
245 I-25 Service Road. Commissioner Humphrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Documentation is filed in central files with the County
Clerk.
23 Debbye Lathrop, Laramie County Clerk, presented a
Seasonal Fireworks Permit application submitted by
Dennis Carney d/b/a Pyro City located at 3115 West
College Drive and stated all requirements have been
met. Chairman Woodhouse opened the meeting as a
PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no public comment,
Chairman Woodhouse closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
Seasonal Fireworks Permit located at 3115 West
College Drive. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.
24 Commissioner Thompson moved to approve a
resolution appointing Brad Emmons to the Laramie
County Recreation Planning and Advisory Board to
complete the term left vacant by Steve Roseberry's
resignation to run May 1, 2012 through December 31,
2015. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously. After obtaining all
signatures, the resolution is to be filed in central files
with the County Clerk.
25 Commissioner Humphrey moved to approve the
appointment of Tom Morgan, Owen Goertz, and Dale
Sandberg as Board members in Laramie County Fire
District #6 pursuant to W.S. 22-29-202. (Election of
appointed Board members to be held November
2012.) 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.
26 County Clerk Debbye Lathrop presented the responses
to a request for proposals to complete capitalization of
the buildings, infrastructure, and utilities constructed
with specific purpose tax revenues at the Archer
Complex and an operating cost allocation and analysis
for water and sewer services. Proposals were received
from RLR, LLP, $7,300; McGee, Hearne & Paiz,
$25,000; DAPCPA Pope & Jackson, Inc., $42,600.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
proposal from RLR, LLP in the amount of $7,300.
Commissioner Humphrey seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. Documentation is filed in central
files with the County Clerk.
27 Applicant Dale Reed, presented a Subdivision Permit
for the Reed Subdivision, located in a portion of the
SE1/4 of Section 30, T.15N., R.66W., of the 6th P.M.,
Laramie County, Wyoming. Mr. Reed stated he wishes
to sell 8 acres of his 25-acre parcel and asked for a
waiver of the community development fees on the 17
acres he will retain. County Planner, Gary Kranse,
provided the staff report and recommended approval
with no conditions. In response to Mr. Reed's request
for a waiver of the fees, Mr. Kranse indicated that is a
requirement, but the Board can approve waiver of that
fee if they so choose. Chairman Woodhouse opened
the meeting as a PUBLIC HEARING. Hearing no
public comment, the Chairman closed the PUBLIC
HEARING. Commissioner Humphrey asked Mr. Kranse
his opinion on waiving the community development
fees. Mr. Kranse stated there is no real additional
impact on fire safety or recreation by splitting that lot.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
Subdivision Permit for the Reed Subdivision with no
conditions and adopt findings of fact a and b of the
staff report. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Commissioner
Thompson moved to waive the community
development fees on the 17 acres being retained by
Mr. Reed. Commissioner Humphrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. Documentation is
filed in central files with the County Clerk.
28 Debbye Lathrop presented a request from the
Wyoming State Fair and other parties to acquire or
display an official Laramie County flag at specific
events. The Wyoming State Fair would like two of
Laramie County's official flag. The quote to produce
the flags submitted by Wyoming Trophy & Engraving
were a parade/indoor flag pole, $176.20 and an
outdoor type pole, $165.00. M. Lee Hasenaur
requested that Laramie County flags be flown at the
County Building, Archer Complex, and during
Cheyenne Frontier Days. Commissioner Humphrey
moved to approve two flags from Wyoming Trophy &
Engraving be purchased. Commissioner Thompson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr.
Hasenaur's request would be taken up during the
annual budget process to determine if it is financially
feasible to add flag poles, lights, and flags to those
locations.
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 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 01, 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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