STATE OF WYOMING         )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING

) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF FREMONT      )                                                                                                             May 1, 2012

 

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present:  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson, Keja Whiteman, Dennis Christensen and Travis Becker.  County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

 

Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the Minutes of the April 17, 2012 meeting, as amended.   Commissioner Whiteman abstained due to her absence at said meeting.  Motion carried.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to accept the Regular bills for payment, with the exception of a voucher to Davis Funeral Home, pending the necessary budget transfer later in the meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Name	Department Name	Invoice Description		Total Cost
3-D Oil, LLC	Search & Rescue	Tires		$490.00
Ace Hardware-Lander	Ambulance	Supplies		$9.49
Ace Hardware-Riverton	Agriculture Dept/Co Buildings	Supplies/Materials		$49.47
American Family & Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$6,714.83
American Heritage Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$183.88
Atlantic City F.C.U.	Segregated	Savings		$610.00
AXA Equitable Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$119.04
AXA Equitable Pedc	Segregated	Annuity		$850.00
Bailey Enterprises, Inc	Fuel Inventory	Fuel,Partss & Services		$63,864.28
Bank of the West	Investment Pool	Bank Charges		$396.67
Baseline Equipment Company	Jail	Safety Devices		$1,078.80
Bear Paw Custom Embroidery	Ambulance	Embroidery/Patches		$73.15
Ben Meadows	Planning Dept	Equipment		$145.04
Blue Bull, Inc	Co Sheriff/Abandoned Vehicle	Move Abandoned Vehicle		$1,025.00
Bob Barker Company, Inc	Jail	Inmate Supplies		$987.22
Bound Tree Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies/Uniforms		$527.70
Bresnan Communications	Segregated	Internet Svcs		$600.85
California State Disbursement	Payroll	Child Support		$250.00
Capital Business Systems, Inc	Segregated	Supplies & Maintenance Contract		$2,065.55
Cardinal Health	Jail	Inmate Medical		$588.29
Caselle, Inc	Capital Revolving Fund	Clarity AP Direct Pay		$2,700.00
Central Wyoming College	County Sheriff	Training		$30.00
Child Support Services/ORS	Payroll	Child Support		$327.67
Clerk of the Circuit Court (Riverton)	Payroll	Deduction		$696.83
Clifford,Gregory P. MD PC	Jail	Inmate Medical		$2,520.00
Coast to Coast Solutions	Jail	Inmate Supplies		$215.17
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$282.17
Colorado Customware	County Assessor	User Group Dues		$150.00
Colorado Dept of Health	County Sheriff	Toxicology Services		$105.00
Comfort Inn	County Coroner	Lodging		$77.00
Communication Technologies, Inc	Segregated	Maintenance Agreement,Repairs		$3,834.32
CPD Meth Conference	CAST	Conference		$750.00
Crum Electric Company	Library Energy Retrofit	Supplies		$413.58
Davis Funeral Home	Health & Welfare	Indigent Funeral		$1,800.00
Davis,Karla	County Sheriff	Reim. Expenses		$21.84
Dell Marketing, L.P.	Computer Services	Computer Equipment,Supplies		$100.00
Department of Employment	Co Admin	Workers Comp		$18,927.24
Dubois Hardware Co	Ambulance	Supplies		$2.99
Dubois Telephone Exchange	Segregated	Telephone		$655.18
Ecosystem Research Group LLC	FNRPA Grant	Lander RMP/Forest Plan Revision		$62,328.41
Election Systems & Software, Inc	County Elections	Voting Machines & Supplies		$7,655.02
Electrical Dynamics, Inc	Library Energy Retrofit	Lighting Retrofit		$13,680.00
EBMS	Co Admin	Health Insurance		$37,042.79
Farmer Bros. Co.	Jail	Coffee		$564.19
First Interstate Bank	Segregated	Credit Card Expenses		$2,196.96
Food Services of America	Jail	Prisoner Board		$18,977.95
Fremont County District Court	Payroll	Child Support		$100.00
Fremont County Solid Waste	Co Buildings – Admin	Dump Fees		$5.00
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Witholding/FICA		$232,422.84
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Section 125 Benefits		$43,922.72
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Health Insurance		$251,804.07
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Health Insurance Claims		$615,324.60
Fremont Toyota-GMC	CAST	Parts & Supplies		$120.00
Galic Disbursing Company	Segregated	Annuity		$750.00
Galls, An Aramark Co	County Sheriff	Operating Supplies		$157.39
Globalstar USA	Search & Rescue	Satellite Phone Service		$56.83
Glock Inc	County Sheriff	Firearms Equipment		$789.00
Grainger	Co Buildings/Library Energy Retro	Materials/Supplies		$6,112.62
Haase,Craig	County Attorney	Witness Fees		$30.00
Hammer Electronics	County Sheriff	Investigative Supplies		$19.48
Healthsmart Benefit Solutions	Segregated	Insurance		$976.00
Hedgecock,L. Joanne MD PC	Health Nurse/Co Health Officer	Professional Services		$1,500.00
Holiday Inn-Rock Springs	Transportation	Lodging		$222.08
Horizon Laboratory LLC	County Coroner	Toxicology Fees		$4,318.25
Horizons Unlimited LLC	County Elections	Stickers		$412.80
Information System Consult Inc	Support Services	Maintenance		$635.00
Inn at Lander/Best Western	County Attorney	Meals/Lodging/Phone		$154.00
Intab, Inc	County Elections	Supplies		$265.17
Intoximeters, Inc	Adult Drug Court	Supplies		$88.95
J A Sexauer	Co Buildings – Jail	Materials		$233.83
Johnson Controls, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Repairs,Maintenance,Parts		$109.75
Kratz, Charles R	Youth Services	Reim. Expenses		$20.16
Lander Valley Medical Center	Jail	Inmate Medical		$10,838.99
Lannan’s Supply, Co	County Assessor	Copier Supplies		$216.62
Lincare, Inc	Jail	Inmate Medical		$30.90
Martin, Terrance R, P.C.	Segregated	Office Rent/Professional Services		$4,637.50
McKee Medical Center	County Coroner	Autopsy Fees		$226.60
Meadow Gold Dairies, Inc	Jail	Inmate Board		$1,319.51
Medoff, Leonard B, Ph. D.	Jail	Psychological Testing		$225.00
Meridian Trust F.C.U.	Segregated	Savings		$523.15
Moore Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies		$1,266.32
New York Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$321.10
NMS Laboratories	County Coroner	Toxicology Services		$1,328.00
Office Shop, The	County Attorney	Service Agreement		$392.43
Oliver, Jacquie	Jail	Reim. Mileage Expense		$161.28
Orchard Trust Company	Segregated	Wyoming Benefits		$6,931.22
Overhead Door, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Repairs/Labor		$224.41
Popo Agie Women’s Clinic	Jail	Inmate Medical		$1,115.00
Proforce Law Enforcement	County Sheriff	Supplies		$38.85
Quill Corporation	Co Sheriff/District Court	Computer/Office Supplies		$2,406.75
R C Lock & Key	Co Buildings – Admin	Keys,Supplies & Services		$10.00
R T Communications	Segregated	Telephone Services		$568.73
Ratigan, Daniel, M.D.	Jail	P.A. Supervisor Contract		$3,390.00
Red Canyon Auto Parts LLC	Co Buildings – Jail	Supplies		$17.38
Redman,Terry	Transportation	Reimburse Expenses		$171.40
Reed’s Moghaun Office Supply	Co Clerk/Elections	Office Supplies		$74.77
Riverton, City of	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Water/Sewer		$639.43
Robinson Sara R	Public Defender	Office Rent		$450.00
Rocky Mountain Boilers Inc	Capital Revolving Fund	Boilers		$47,700.00
Sanofi Pasteur, Inc	Immunization Program	Vaccine		$233.12
Skaggs Companies, Inc	County Sheriff	Uniforms/Supplies		$402.95
Snider, Yvonne	VOCA Grant – Sheriff	Reim. Mileage & Expenses		$245.28
Sonntag, Sharma	Dispatch Center	Reim. Expenses		$168.00
Sourcegas	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Utilities		$5,542.51
State of Wyoming	Public Defender	Office Rent		$1,650.00
Stroupe Pest Control, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Pest Control		$75.00
Swanson Services Corporation	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$987.50
Taylor Creek Exxon	Co Sheriff/Ambulance	Car Wash		$46.00
Tenenz, Inc	District Court	Office Supplies		$55.43
Terminix of Wyoming	Ambulance	Services		$95.00
Tiger Direct, Inc	Dispatch Center	Computer Equipment		$286.49
Tilton,Kathleen H	Public Defender	Office Rent		$450.00
Total Net Salaries	Segregated	Salaries		$757,414.08
U.S. Dept of Education	Payroll	Deduction		$252.40
Union Telephone Company	County Sheriff	Cellphone Charges		$1,032.52
V-1 Propane	Ambulance	Propane,Fuel		$357.51
Valley Lumber & Supply Co Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies		$48.34
Valley Printing Inc	County Treasurer	Printed Supplies		$1,517.00
Verizon Wireless	County Attorney	Cellphone Service		$371.03
W A C O	County Commission	County Dues		$300.00
WCS Telecom	Segregated	Phone Service		$1,767.14
West Payment Center	Co Attorney/District Court	Subscriptions		$2,565.32
Western Printing, Inc	County Elections	Printed Supplies		$219.60
Wind River Awards	County Clerk	Office Signs		$266.00
Wind River Radiology PC	Jail	Inmate Medical		$577.00
Wind River Vet Service	County Sheriff	Dog Boarding		$331.70
Workwise	Ambulance	Drug Testing		$55.00
Wy Dept of Health	Health Nurse	Quarterly Payroll		$34,727.26
Wy SDU	Payroll	Child Support		$1,000.00
Wyo Child Support Enforcement	Segregated	Child Support		$918.00
Wyolution, LLC	Co Clerk/Co Treasurer	Site Maintenance		$187.50
Wyoming Dept of Employment	Co Admin	Unemployment Claims		$13,233.29
Wyoming Retirement System	Co Admin	Contributions		$140,242.77
Wyoming. com	Segregated	Internet Svcs		$1,487.55
		Total Bills Presented		$2,471,567.74

 

Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to accept a voucher from EBMS for health insurance claims in the amount of $262,978.74.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The following items in the Signature File were reviewed:  1) Abatement Summary cover sheet; 2) Interest check from CamecoPhillips in the amount of $105.35; 3) letter to Cameco Resources requesting a status report on Dry Creek Road; 4) thank you card to Fremont County Group home for luncheon; and 5) Record of Proceedings.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-11.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2012-11

 

2012 ELECTION COMMISSIONER REDISTRICTING

 

WHEREAS, Fremont County Commissioners and County Clerk were required to implement County Commissioner Districts in 2012 as required by the courts; and

 

WHEREAS, Wyoming Statute 18-3-501 (k) requires that changes in population affecting the constitutionality of a current districting plan may be reason to allow the county commissioners to devise a redistricting plan; and

 

WHEREAS, the 2010 Census figures were released showing changes in Fremont County population allowing the County Commissioners the reason to make changes to the current districts; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Clerk and Commissioners proceeded with drawing 3 different plans; and

 

WHEREAS, the three plans were posted on the county website and five public meetings were held around the county for public input; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Commissioners and County Clerk had a work session to reduce the three maps to two maps; and

 

WHEREAS, the final two maps were advertised and placed on the website and a public hearing was held on April 3, 2012 with written comments read into the record; and

 

WHEREAS, Wyoming Statute 18-3-501 (k) (ii) the County Commissioners were to decide if they should honor the four (4) year terms of County Commissioners; and

 

WHEREAS, because Commissioner District #4 was the only district significantly changed in its boundaries and these changes would disenfranchise 2500 voters who would not be allowed to vote for yet another two (2) years, it was determined that in addition to District #2 and District #5 whose seats were lawfully up for election in 2012, that District #4 should be also listed on the 2012 ballot as an unexpired two (2) year term.

 

NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that the Commissioner Districts are redistricted based on the 2010 census and community of interest of the population and that District 4 be placed on the ballot as an unexpired two (2) year term for 2012.  Copies of maps shall be on file in the k Office of the County Clerk for review.

 

DATED THIS 1^ST DAY OF MAY, 2012 IN FREMONT COUNTY, WYOMING.

 

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Pat Hickerson, Vice Chairman

/s/           Keja Whiteman

/s/           Travis Becker

/s/           Dennis Christensen

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough stated she had requested a change to the Wyoming Guardians Ad Litem Program Contract to take out the clause regarding office stipend requirements.  In a related matter, the Board reviewed a cost projection from the State for the next biennium, which is an estimate that could change at any time depending on caseloads and variable costs, for a total two year projection of $146,323.78, of which the County would have a 25% match of $35,580.94.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve Amendment #6 to the Plan Document and Summary Plan Description for Fremont County Employees Medical and Dental Benefit Document regarding HIPAA provisions.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve a Credit Card Authorization for Kathleen Laidlaw in the amount of $1,500.  Motion carried unanimously.  Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve a Credit Card Authorization for Carolyn Armstrong in the amount of $1,500.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve two Reimbursement Requests from the VOA/OJJDP “Non participating State” Grant in the amount of $40,569.27 (October-December 2011) and $38,695.24 (Jan-March, 2012).  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve an Agreement for the Grant of Land to the City of Riverton for 6.2 acres of the newly acquired Major property.  Motion carried unanimously.  The Quit Claim Deed was placed on hold pending approval of the Agreement.

 

The Board reviewed a request from the Fremont County Shrine Club for a County License for the annual Shrine Club Circus to be held June 27, 2012 at the Fremont County Fairgrounds.  Dennis Christensen moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve the License as requested.  Motion carried unanimously.  Receipt of the $10 fee was acknowledged.

 

A Wyoming Board of Ag Living Legacy Program was reviewed entitled “Bring Back the Canopy” at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds.  As the 100^th Wyoming State Fair is this year, they would like to expand their efforts along Cowboy Drive and other areas of the Fairgrounds, in addition to the 115 trees already planted.  The Board took the request under advisement, along with another request for each County to have a booth at the upcoming State Fair, along with a County Flag.

 

Public Health Nurse Manager Julie Twist reviewed the progress of the Family Planning grant by stating the Program opened the doors in Riverton on April 19^th and April 25^th in Lander.  They are working on submitting applications to be able to use Medicare and other insurance companies.  They are working on establishing an Advisory Committee and will submit a list to the Commissioners for their review.

 

Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton reviewed a letter to the Commissioners from McGarvin-Moberly Construction Company regarding their contract with the Transportation Commission for a highway construction project between Casper and Shoshoni, of which construction aggregate will be purchased from Clear Creek Cattle Co north of Lysite.  Pendleton stated he has some concerns with the impacts to the dirt road and a possibility of working with the Company to provide mag chloride.  He will draft a letter for the Board’s signature.  He distributed a letter he wrote in reply to Warm Springs Road Maintenance representative Paul Good’s request for the County to take over maintenance for Cedar Road, Fir Road and Open View Road.  He informed Mr. Good that the roadways must meet County standards before being considered for acceptance.

 

Dave Pendleton informed the Board that various road surveys are complete in the Dubois area (Union Pass, Warm Springs, Horse Creek, etc.).  He attended a meeting regarding 17 Mile Road and stated the project is $2.4 million over budget.  The City of Riverton is looking at funding sources and possible matches for the Riverview Road project.  He reported that long time employee, Ivan Day, will be retiring effective July 31^st.  He reviewed the routes performed by this employee and the Board agreed to begin advertising immediately.  Brief discussion was held regarding a Holiday Pay Policy, which was discussed in more depth later in the meeting.  In closing, Commissioner Whiteman relayed a concern she had from the Lysite employee regarding the motor grader replacement process.  She attended a Reservation Highway Safety meeting and will forward the materials to Pendleton.

 

Budget Hearings were held as follows:

 

Child Development Services.  Present were:  Lori Morrow and Brenda Leonardi.  This year’s request is $24,000.  The funding they get from the county goes to help them reach their required 3% match required as local match.  In their 5 year plan, they have obtained partial funding to construct a new 4 classroom center in Riverton and to add an addition and re-roof and re-side theLanderCenter.  With state cuts, they have utilized their carry over.  A 5% decrease would affect their overall ability to seek additional grant funding.  They have made changes in their program to meet the cuts that the state has already required of them.  Commissioner asked how many vehicles they have.  Ms. Leonardi stated they have 25 vehicles.  These are in Lander, Riverton and Dubois.  They have 6 buses and the rest are vans and cars.  They use the vehicles to get students to schools.  Some of the vehicles are used by the teachers that are required to provide services in the student’s homes.  Commissioner Becker suggested they contact WRTA to consider transportation through them.  This could help CDS reduce their costs.  They did mention that they need safety belts specific for children and they currently have an aide on board to assist with the children that might not be available if they utilize another transportation entity.

 

County Coroner.  Present was:  County Coroner Edward McAuslan.  Current year budget is $366,930.  His static request is $366,930 and a 5% reduction is $348,534.  Ed does not anticipate that their activity will decrease in the next year.  Their primary issue of concern is office space.  They have outgrown the office space allotted in Riverton.  He has a concern for the privacy of case files and they have no way of securing them.  A new vehicle is being requested this upcoming year as well.  He stated that he has 5 suburban-type vehicles for his department.  One vehicle is located in Lander and one in Dubois, Ed has one and 2 transport vehicles are in Riverton.  He would like to get into a 2 year vehicle replacement mode in the future.  Fuel increases will be an issue in his budget.  He has a cooling unit that was donated to his department but now needs repairs.  To replace the cooling unit it would cost approximately $6,000.  He also asked if the Building Maintenance department or the Coroner would be responsible for maintenance of this item.  No decision was made on the maintenance issue.  In his 5% reduction plan, he has taken the Elected Official’s salary out and also part of his salaries for employees and all benefits.  Commissioner Whiteman asked about the Part time employee.  Ed stated he wanted to increase that position to full time.  He felt that he could pay her within the budget line item but that the increase would be in the health insurance.  The commissioners questioned why there was no elected official’s salary and benefits.  Ed said he didn’t have the figures to put in that area.  The County Clerk stated that all departments should have included the current figures for Elected Official’s and health insurance amounts per her instructions.  Deputies and how they are utilized was discussed.  He has been working with theCountyClerk on over time for deputies in an effort to reduce that line item.

 

Injury Prevention.  Present was:  DJ Sweet.  They received $27,000 last year.  Their request this year is $30,000.  They don’t expect any major changes in spending from the current year.  Their program consists of DUI monitoring and Safe Community Programs.  DJ stated that a reduction in their funding would have a dramatic effect as they are already experiencing a huge shortfall in program funds.  They have lost funding from NHTSA and some revenue from Conoco Phillips.  She stated that she’s in financial trouble currently with her funding and that may result in layoffs if the funding doesn’t come in this next year.  She has applied to WYDOT for emergency funds that may help with the program.  If the funding goes away, this will revert to the courts, attorney’s office and probation and parole all of which say they have no funding or staff to cover this program.  The support she gets from the county is one of the reasons she is successful in getting grant money from the state.

 

Planning.  Present were:  Planner Ray Price and Chairman Kristin Paulsen of the Planning Commission.  They received $327,589 last year.  His 5% reduced budget is $273,031.  His 5% reduction can only be achieved by reducing staff.  In reality Price stated that they need an additional $2,000 to reprint the pamphlets regarding planning issues.  Contractors have reported that they have an increase in their demand for new housing projects this year.  Price equated this to an increase in work in the Planning Department for the upcoming year.  Reported septic failures have decreased this year.

 

Riverton Community Food Bank.  Present were:  Lloyd and Nancy Eckstein.  This is a new request this year.  They are a 501 (  c) (3) and would like to build a building.  They don’t have a specific amount that they are requesting, but state that any amount will help to feed families.  They are personally funding the storage location in their garage until they can get a building built.  They have a board and all staff are working as volunteers.  Commissioner Thompson requested that a business plan and budget are requested.  Commissioner Becker stated that there is another food bank in Riverton and he wanted to know why they weren’t working together. Nancy stated that they don’t have a very big cooling facility and that they also won’t talk to them.

 

County Treasurer.  County Treasurer H. Scott Harnsberger was present.  In his 5% reduction budget he indicated he would close the office during thenoon hour and therefore would lay off his two part time people that were hired to cover the lunch hour.  Commissioner Becker argued that potentially cutting the staff and keeping the lunch hour open could work, the service may be slower.  Harnsberger noted that this was true but the largest amount of business was over thenoon hour.  Commissioner Thompson asked if his revenue streams could increase.  Scott stated that he can charge for postage, but the other fees are set by the state.  Commissioner Whiteman indicated that by reducing his $40,000 for bonuses that would be 6% reduction in his overall budget.  Scott concurred but noted that this means a cut in salary for every employee in some amount.

 

The Board reviewed fourteen County Commissioner Scholarship Applications, good for $500/semester at a Wyoming Community College or University of Wyoming.  Based on a weighted vote, Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to award the three Scholarships to Derek Peil (Lander Valley High School), Jaimie Lee (Dubois High School) and Hailey Pince (Shoshoni High School) and name Annikki Peterson, Kelsi Davidson and Meredith Rinker as first, second and third alternates, respectively.  The Board commented on the excellent applications, grades and ambitious goals of the applicants.  The one renewal County Commissioner Scholarship will be awarded after spring grades are posted.

 

Commissioner Whiteman attended the Native American Business Expo, the Reservation Highway Safety Meeting and Fremont County Fair Board meeting.  She developed a template for job descriptions that she sent to fellow board members for review and suggestions, in an attempt to get uniformity among the departments.  Once Job Descriptions are finalized, the evaluation process can begin.

 

Commissioner Christensen attended the Dubois Library’s 10^th anniversary celebration on April 20^th.  It was a good celebration that recognized major donors.  He will be participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the CWC Health and Science Center on May 10^th.    He also reiterated a concern he had received from the Lysite blade operator regarding replacement equipment.

 

A Public Hearing was held at 2:30 p.m., as advertised, regarding 2012 Election Districts and Precincts.  Maia Rose was present in the audience and there were no comments received regarding the proposed Districts and Precincts.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-12.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2012-12

2012 ELECTION DISTRICTS AND PRECINCTS

 

WHEREAS, Pursuant to W.S. 22-7-101 the board of county commissioners with the advice and recommendation of the county clerk, no later than its first meeting in May in every general election year shall divide the county into not more than thirty (30) election districts; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Clerk has presented to the board and published such in the newspapers and on the county website the proposed changes to the Election Districts for public review; and

 

WHEREAS, the Commissioners held a public hearing on May 1, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. and received any and all comments for or against the proposed Election District changes.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Election Districts and Precincts be set for the next two (2) years in Fremont County.

 

Election District & Precinct Number	Name of Polling Place and City or Town	Type of Voting Equipment	Type of ADA Voting Equipment
01-1	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Automark
01-2	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Share with 01-1
01-3	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Automark
01-4	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Share with 01-3
01-5	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Automark
01-6	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Share with 01-5
02-1	HUDSON, Hudson Town Hall, Hudson	ES&S M100	Automark
03-1	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Automark
03-2	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with 03-1
03-3	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Automark
03-4	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with 03-4
03-5	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Automark
03-6	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with 03-5
04-1	FT WASHAKIE, Ft. Washakie School Gym, Ft. Washakie	ES&S M100	Automark
05-1	MILFORD, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Automark
06-1	BEEBE, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Share with 06-1
07-1	DUBOIS, Headwaters Community Center, Dubois	ES&S M100	Automark
08-1	ARAPAHOE, Arapahoe School, Arapahoe	ES&S M100	Automark
09-1	VALLEY, Missouri Valley Fire Hall, Rural	ES&S M100	Automark
10-1	DELFELDER, Heritage Hall, Fairgrounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Automark
12-1	JEFFREY CITY, Jeffrey City Fire Hall, Jeffrey City	ES&S M100	Automark
13-1	ETHETE, WY Indian High School, Rural	ES&S M100	Automark
14-1	PAVILLION, Wind River Recreation Center, Rural	ES&S M100	Automark
16-1	MORTON, Kinnear Fire Hall, Kinnear	ES&S M100	Automark
17-1	LUTHY, Heritage Hall, Fairgrounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with 10-1
18-1 18-2	BIG BEND, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton BIG BEND, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100 ES&S M100	Automark Share with 18-1
19-1	CROWHEART, Crowheart School, Rural	ES&S M100	Automark
20-1	SHOSHONI, Shoshoni Senior Citizen Center, Shoshoni	ES&S M100	Automark
21-1	RECLAMATION, Heritage Hall, Fairgrounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with  10-1
22-1	LYSITE, Lysite Fire Hall, Lysite	ES&S M100	Automark
24-1	ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic City Fire Hall, Atlantic City	ES&S M100	Automark
Absentee	ABSENTEE, Fremont County Courthouse, Lander	ES&S M100

 

Total number of precincts _____32_____      Total number of polling places ____18____      Total number of districts_____21_______

 

Copies of maps and delineation of districts are to be on file with the County Clerk for public review.

 

DATED THIS 1^ST DAY OF MAY, 2012 IN FREMONT COUNTY, WYOMING.

 

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Pat Hickerson, Vice-Chairman

/s/           Keja Whiteman

/s/           Dennis Christensen

/s/           Travis Becker

 

ATTTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Fremont County Firewise Coordinator Ron Wempen presented Resolution No. 2012-09 for the Board’s approval.  Pat Hickerson moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve it as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

NO. 2012-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DECLARING COUNTY SUPPORT

AND ADOPTION OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN

 

WHEREAS, The Fremont County Board of Commissioners supports the Fremont County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and

 

WHEREAS, The Fremont County Community Wildfire Protection Plan will be utilized as a guide for planning as related to the National Fire Plan, the Healthy Forest Restoration Act, and other purposes as deemed appropriate.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fremont County Board of Commissioners do hereby adopt, support, and will facilitate the Fremont County Community Wildfire Protection Plan’s implementation as deemed appropriate.

 

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 1^st day of May, 2012.

 

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Pat Hickerson, Vice-Chairman

/s/           Keja Whiteman

/s/           Dennis Christensen

/s/           Travis Becker

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Fremont County Fire Warden Craig Haslam joined the meeting to discuss the Interagency Cooperative Fire Management Agreement, which is renewed every five years, with the following agencies:  Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service and Wyoming State Forestry Division.  The Agreement is standard, with only minor changes.  Haslam stated his concerns with a potential bad fire season and the necessity to renew the Agreement as soon as possible.  Pat Hickerson moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve the Wyoming State Forestry Division Fremont County Interagency Cooperative Fire Management Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A Public Hearing was held at 3:15 p.m., as advertised, regarding Budget Transfers.  Present were County Clerk Julie Freese and Financial Assistant Mike Stalder who stated an addition to the advertisement for Support Services-Service Agreements had been added, and Capital Asset Transfer deleted.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-10, as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2012-10

 

FY 2011-12 BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 13

 

                WHEREAS, Fremont County adopted the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget in accordance with the Wyoming Uniform Fiscal Procedures Act; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Fremont County Commissioners wishes to amend the adopted budget in accordance with the same Act.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following budget amendments are made:

 

 

Dated this 1^st day of May, 2012.

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to accept a voucher from Davis Funeral Home in the amount of $1,800 for an indigent burial, as per policy.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Tom Jones was present to interview for a vacancy on the Fremont County Planning Commission.  Later in the meeting, Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to appoint Tom Jones to fill an unexpired 1 ½ year term on the Fremont County Planning Commission.  Voting against the motion: Pat Hickerson.  Motion carried.

 

Capital Revolving Committee members Julie Freese, Scott Harnsberger, Tara Berg, Glen Steers and J.R. Oakley were present to review their meeting of April 24, 2012.  Also present was County Extension Administrative Assistant Kim Collins regarding discussion related to trading their 2001 pickup for a Sheriff’s pickup that is being replaced in the fleet and the purchase of a bus.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to take the Capital Revolving Committee’s recommendation to approve an authorization to trade the Extension 2001 pickup for a Sheriff’s 2004 pickup in the amount of $5,500, authorize the purchase of a 2009 bus for $34,000 to replace the current Extension bus, and de-authorize $30,000 for a telephone upgrade for ISS.  Voting against the motion:  Dennis Christensen.  Motion carried.  Discussion was held regarding the bus being placed in the pool for use by other Departments as well as a need for a three to five year plan from Departments for planning purposes.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese and Deputy County Attorney reviewed the Policy Committee meeting held on March 19, 2012.  A Uniform Policy was proposed as follows:  “Uniforms and work clothing may be provided to employees upon a departmental policy being received and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.  If approved, employees will be required to wear the uniform items as per the policy”.  Further discussion was held to have the departmental policy provided to the Board annually at budget time.  The Auditor’s had earlier expressed concern that Fremont County hire a Human Resource position.  In the response to the Auditor’s, the Commissioners had agreed to provide HR training for employees and the following was proposed as policy “The County Commissioners should set at least two Human Resource trainings each year.”  The Property Insurance carrier, Wyoming Association of Risk Management, had earlier informed Counties that they may not cover certain individuals who are involved in vehicle crashes if the employee does not meet certain driving criteria.  In an effort to comply with WARM requirements, the following was proposed “All county employees driving county vehicles must supply the Fremont County Payroll Clerk with their driver’s license”.  County Clerk Julie Freese was asked to draft a policy with regard to WARM’s recommendation and also a Cell Phone Policy for future review.  A policy on distracted driving was discussed and proposed as follows “Fremont County does not condone distracted driving”.    The Board agreed to the proposed policies as presented.  Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough is researching a social networking policy and working on documents that would help the County review lower Worker Compensation rates.  The Holiday Pay Policy was discussed with no firm conclusion made.  The matter was taken under advisement pending review of other County policies regarding holiday pay.

 

Commissioner Hickerson reviewed his efforts to transfer the Photo ID project from Emergency Management to an Office in the Courthouse.  He was informed that a Homeland Security Grant to Public Health purchased the ID system and, as a result, the unit must remain with Emergency Management. He will research the matter in more depth and stated it would be more efficient to have the ID unit in the Courthouse so that new employees could have their ID cards processed as part of the hiring/bookkeeping process.  In other business, he expressed continuing concerns with PILT funding and stated the Forest Service Plan Revision is continuing to move along quickly.

 

Chairman Thompson reported on a meeting with the BLM Planner, the Wyoming County Commissioners Association Spring Meeting in Sheridan, and Fremont County Historic Preservation Commission meeting.  He will draft a memo to Departments informing them that part of our coordination with federal land management agencies entails keeping them informed of our County plans and management actions associated with federal lands, and to request copies of any such plans so they can be officially presented to federal land management agencies to get their recognition of the plans.  The Cheyenne WCCA Office has moved to the Hathaway Building and renovation of the former building is on hold for one year.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese reminded the Board that a Wyoming Association of Risk Management representative will be at the Commissioners’ Office the following day at 8:30 a.m., prior to budget hearings, to discuss the County’s coverage.

 

There being no further business, Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. and reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on May 2, 2012 for a Special Meeting for discussion with WARM representatives and budget hearings.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

/s/         DOUGLAS L. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 

ATTEST

 

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD

STATE OF WYOMING         )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING

) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF FREMONT      )                                                                                                             May 2, 2012

 

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Special Session at 9:30 a.m. with the following members present:  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson, Keja Whiteman, Dennis Christensen and Travis Becker.  County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

 

Clerk of District Court.  Clerk of District Court Katie Meredith was present.  The budget is reduced by 7% due to the health insurance being dropped by a current employee.  The Commissioners earlier approved hiring an additional employee that she has been short for several years.  With this approval, her budget is up to $408,347.  Last year’s budget was $386,851.  When asked how a reduced budget would affect her operations, she responded she would have to drop the new employee.  She was also asked if she can generate any additional revenue and she stated that most of her fees are set by statute; however she has increased copy fees and a fax filing fees.  The new employee will be hired when the State installs the computer system, slated for this fall.  Commissioner Becker expressed concern that with the new e-filing system she may have more copy costs.  She has requested a new copier this year and she will look into upgrading her request to have the new copier double as the copier.

 

District Court.  Cora Gist was present.  Revenues they receive are copy fees and are not projected to increase.  On the budget, she has dropped the County health insurance.  Contractual Services are estimated at $60,000 for court appointed attorneys and Guardian ad litem fees.  The estimated GAL fees (25% County) of approximately $36,000 for the biennium, will total $18,000 per year.  She may need to re-estimate the court appointed attorney fees as she had only been able to estimate the costs.  Last year’s budget is $183,307.  Her static budget is requested as $179,075 and the 5% reduction at $174,142.  Discussion was held on the Title XXV fees from Natrona County which had been moved to the Statutory Medical line item in the 1660 account.  It was the consensus of the board to keep it in the Statutory Medical account.

 

Building Maintenance.  Supervisor JR Oakley was present.  He made mention that in the salary sheet, he does has a minor increase for an existing employee.  The newest employee hired was inadvertently given a larger salary than the existing employee and JR wanted to correct that.  He discussed the uniform shirts that the personnel wear as he currently has allotted a certain number of shirts per employee to wear and maintain themselves.  He believes this is not cost effective and has budgeted going to a uniform shirt service.  JR has requested $165,930 from the Capital Revolving Fund for a split for $102,869 for the Courthouse rear parking lot remodel; $56,416 for the replacement of the Courthouse fire alarm system; $3,845 to improve the Riverton court duct work; and $2,800 to paint the Lander Extension building.  The County Clerk noted that two of the projects do not qualify for the Capital Revolving Fund (less than $10,000).  Those amounts should be funded under100-1-1195-75611Building Improvements less than $10,000.  She suggested that JR provide the Committee with a five year plan for projects over $10,000.  Another list of building improvements or projects such as the two projects under $10,000 could be presented for budget consideration.  With the ARRA grant funded lighting upgrades, JR anticipates lower electricity costs and due to natural gas prices, he has locked in a lower rate.

 

Building Maintenance Detention.  JR Oakley continued discussion on this second budget.  This budget is very tight and JR feels that the static budget would be the better budget based on their experience of costs this past year.  Discussion was held on the Endowment Fund and what should be budgeted this year.  The Treasurer has worked on the Endowment Policy and will be working with JR, Sheriff and Commission that will allow JR to present a list and a 5 year plan.  Although this budget appears to be going over this year, the endowment costs that JR have spent this year are to be reallocated to other departments but funded through the endowment fund.  Oakley recommends that between the two budgets they make a 5% cut if this budget could remain the same as last year.

 

Dubois Youth Activities Association.  Peggy Miller, Janet Glaeser, and Megan O’Brien were present.  They received $1,000 last year and are requesting $5,000 this year.  Their budget is $122,000 which is funded by grants, donations, fund raisers and entrepreneurs earned income.  This is the only organization that is available to Dubois youth that provides after school needs for students.  Their target population includes 95 middle and high school aged students, 15 elementary aged students, and 25 toddlers.  They also have tutoring available which 49 students are taking advantage of.  They also have an Entrepreneur’s program where students are learning to make things they can sell, with the money received going to the program.  They were able to secure an old church and have been remodeling it for their use.  A 5% cut to their funding from last year could affect their program’s ability to operate and staff the program.  The Town of Dubois has been approached for funding but they have indicated that they have no money to give to the program.  The community has been very helpful in their fundraisers.

 

Fremont County Alcohol Crisis Center.  Executive Director Lisa Amos and Board Chairman Ron Blumenshine were present.  They received $100,000 last year and are asking the same amount this year.  The money is to help fund the Crisis Center and theTransitionalHousingCenter.  Lisa stated that the Board is committed to keeping the Centers open although funding is looking dim at this point.  Commissioner Thompson asked if the shortfall is due to the opening of the Transitional Center to which Lisa stated that the renovations of used a large amount of money.  The Crisis Center is still receiving over 300 new clients each year and the numbers are not indicative of a returning population.  TheTransitionCenter provides an avenue for clients who have gone through treatment to begin a new life in an effort to keep them from going back to their same environment.  Lisa feels that the missing link is there are no treatment facilities in the County.  The Transition Center has reached out to other populations for referrals, but has not been very successful. Commissioner Whiteman mentioned there is a need in the community for housing for various reasons and that by opening the Transition Center to those people could be a way in the meantime to gain revenue.  Commissioner Hickerson stated his concern with the City of Riverton’s support for the Center when they gain a great deal in cost savings by having the Center open.

 

Fremont County Predatory Animal Board.  Gloria Philp, Alan Sinner and Tracy Frey were present.  Money received fromFremontCounty last year was $3,000.  They have utilized that money to help with their bounty program.  They had lost their airplane, but have received it and a pilot back which has helped in their predator control efforts.  They hold about one year’s worth of reserves to help if any of their funding is reduced.  They are requesting an increase to $5,000 for the upcoming year.

 

Good Samaritan Center.  Peter Dvorak was present.  They received $5,000 last year and are requesting the same amount this year, but are willing to accept any amount of money.  They receive federal grants as well as local monies.  They provide emergency shelter and services to individuals and families in the community and can safely house up to 24 people per night, but are rarely at capacity.

 

Riverton Circuit Court.  Jennifer Clymer was present.  She stated that the Judge and staff were appreciative of the remodel they received last year which addressed the safety concerns.  They have requested $1,500 for telephone services which is 100% reimbursable from the State.  Last year’s budget received was $18,296.  They even looked closely at the telephone budget to ask only for what has been spent in that line item in the past.

 

Fremont County Alliance Against Domestic Violence.  Kenna Klinker was present.  She expressed her deep appreciation for the move to the new office in the Courthouse.  Client load has been static over the last year.  They received $5,000 last year and are requesting $5,000 this year.  They have seen an upward turn in the level of violence involved in many of their clients’ victimization, and an increase in the number of youth involved in violent relationships.  They provide education and training in the schools to raise awareness and also provide training for law enforcement personnel, social services agencies and the faith community, businesses and the general public.  They hold approximately $22,000 in savings and some more in a CD for unexpected revenue decreases.  Commissioner Whiteman asked about the data input for the State and she stated they have been doing the data input and are in substantial compliance with the State.

 

Lander Senior Citizens Center.  Director Jane Nolde was present.  Funding from the County is extremely important in obtaining grants for the Center, as they must receive 20% of their funds locally to obtain those grants.  They provide meals in the Center as well as for homebound elderly.  Keeping the elderly in their homes saves the government money in the long run.  Commissioner Thompson asked if their revenue streams are steady or declining and what do they use the County money for.  She responded that match the IIIB, C1 and C2 which are for social service health programs, meals and transportation.  They are looking at innovative ways to save money, such as food at discounted prices through American Food Services.

 

High Country Senior Citizens Center.  Director Melanie Oard was present.  They are already seeing cuts from the Federal Government.  The $7,000 received last year and subsequently requested for this year is used as required match money for their grants.  Town ofDubois does give money that is utilized for the transportation match.  County money is not broken out into specific programs.  They have about $20,000 in their cash reserve.

 

Fremont Counseling Service.  Executive Director Jerry McAdams was present.  Their request is the same as received last year which is $10,000.  This is to match monies for intensive outpatient services in the amount of $100,000.  They continue to lose State funding and hope not to have to deplete their operating reserves.

 

There being no further business, Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 p.m. and reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on May 15, 2012 for a Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

/s/         DOUGLAS L. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 

ATTEST

 

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD

STATE OF WYOMING         )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING

) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF FREMONT      )                                                                                                             May 1, 2012

 

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present:  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson, Keja Whiteman, Dennis Christensen and Travis Becker.  County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

 

Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the Minutes of the April 17, 2012 meeting, as amended.   Commissioner Whiteman abstained due to her absence at said meeting.  Motion carried.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to accept the Regular bills for payment, with the exception of a voucher to Davis Funeral Home, pending the necessary budget transfer later in the meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Name	Department Name	Invoice Description		Total Cost
3-D Oil, LLC	Search & Rescue	Tires		$490.00
Ace Hardware-Lander	Ambulance	Supplies		$9.49
Ace Hardware-Riverton	Agriculture Dept/Co Buildings	Supplies/Materials		$49.47
American Family & Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$6,714.83
American Heritage Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$183.88
Atlantic City F.C.U.	Segregated	Savings		$610.00
AXA Equitable Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$119.04
AXA Equitable Pedc	Segregated	Annuity		$850.00
Bailey Enterprises, Inc	Fuel Inventory	Fuel,Partss & Services		$63,864.28
Bank of the West	Investment Pool	Bank Charges		$396.67
Baseline Equipment Company	Jail	Safety Devices		$1,078.80
Bear Paw Custom Embroidery	Ambulance	Embroidery/Patches		$73.15
Ben Meadows	Planning Dept	Equipment		$145.04
Blue Bull, Inc	Co Sheriff/Abandoned Vehicle	Move Abandoned Vehicle		$1,025.00
Bob Barker Company, Inc	Jail	Inmate Supplies		$987.22
Bound Tree Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies/Uniforms		$527.70
Bresnan Communications	Segregated	Internet Svcs		$600.85
California State Disbursement	Payroll	Child Support		$250.00
Capital Business Systems, Inc	Segregated	Supplies & Maintenance Contract		$2,065.55
Cardinal Health	Jail	Inmate Medical		$588.29
Caselle, Inc	Capital Revolving Fund	Clarity AP Direct Pay		$2,700.00
Central Wyoming College	County Sheriff	Training		$30.00
Child Support Services/ORS	Payroll	Child Support		$327.67
Clerk of the Circuit Court (Riverton)	Payroll	Deduction		$696.83
Clifford,Gregory P. MD PC	Jail	Inmate Medical		$2,520.00
Coast to Coast Solutions	Jail	Inmate Supplies		$215.17
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$282.17
Colorado Customware	County Assessor	User Group Dues		$150.00
Colorado Dept of Health	County Sheriff	Toxicology Services		$105.00
Comfort Inn	County Coroner	Lodging		$77.00
Communication Technologies, Inc	Segregated	Maintenance Agreement,Repairs		$3,834.32
CPD Meth Conference	CAST	Conference		$750.00
Crum Electric Company	Library Energy Retrofit	Supplies		$413.58
Davis Funeral Home	Health & Welfare	Indigent Funeral		$1,800.00
Davis,Karla	County Sheriff	Reim. Expenses		$21.84
Dell Marketing, L.P.	Computer Services	Computer Equipment,Supplies		$100.00
Department of Employment	Co Admin	Workers Comp		$18,927.24
Dubois Hardware Co	Ambulance	Supplies		$2.99
Dubois Telephone Exchange	Segregated	Telephone		$655.18
Ecosystem Research Group LLC	FNRPA Grant	Lander RMP/Forest Plan Revision		$62,328.41
Election Systems & Software, Inc	County Elections	Voting Machines & Supplies		$7,655.02
Electrical Dynamics, Inc	Library Energy Retrofit	Lighting Retrofit		$13,680.00
EBMS	Co Admin	Health Insurance		$37,042.79
Farmer Bros. Co.	Jail	Coffee		$564.19
First Interstate Bank	Segregated	Credit Card Expenses		$2,196.96
Food Services of America	Jail	Prisoner Board		$18,977.95
Fremont County District Court	Payroll	Child Support		$100.00
Fremont County Solid Waste	Co Buildings – Admin	Dump Fees		$5.00
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Witholding/FICA		$232,422.84
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Section 125 Benefits		$43,922.72
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Health Insurance		$251,804.07
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Health Insurance Claims		$615,324.60
Fremont Toyota-GMC	CAST	Parts & Supplies		$120.00
Galic Disbursing Company	Segregated	Annuity		$750.00
Galls, An Aramark Co	County Sheriff	Operating Supplies		$157.39
Globalstar USA	Search & Rescue	Satellite Phone Service		$56.83
Glock Inc	County Sheriff	Firearms Equipment		$789.00
Grainger	Co Buildings/Library Energy Retro	Materials/Supplies		$6,112.62
Haase,Craig	County Attorney	Witness Fees		$30.00
Hammer Electronics	County Sheriff	Investigative Supplies		$19.48
Healthsmart Benefit Solutions	Segregated	Insurance		$976.00
Hedgecock,L. Joanne MD PC	Health Nurse/Co Health Officer	Professional Services		$1,500.00
Holiday Inn-Rock Springs	Transportation	Lodging		$222.08
Horizon Laboratory LLC	County Coroner	Toxicology Fees		$4,318.25
Horizons Unlimited LLC	County Elections	Stickers		$412.80
Information System Consult Inc	Support Services	Maintenance		$635.00
Inn at Lander/Best Western	County Attorney	Meals/Lodging/Phone		$154.00
Intab, Inc	County Elections	Supplies		$265.17
Intoximeters, Inc	Adult Drug Court	Supplies		$88.95
J A Sexauer	Co Buildings – Jail	Materials		$233.83
Johnson Controls, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Repairs,Maintenance,Parts		$109.75
Kratz, Charles R	Youth Services	Reim. Expenses		$20.16
Lander Valley Medical Center	Jail	Inmate Medical		$10,838.99
Lannan’s Supply, Co	County Assessor	Copier Supplies		$216.62
Lincare, Inc	Jail	Inmate Medical		$30.90
Martin, Terrance R, P.C.	Segregated	Office Rent/Professional Services		$4,637.50
McKee Medical Center	County Coroner	Autopsy Fees		$226.60
Meadow Gold Dairies, Inc	Jail	Inmate Board		$1,319.51
Medoff, Leonard B, Ph. D.	Jail	Psychological Testing		$225.00
Meridian Trust F.C.U.	Segregated	Savings		$523.15
Moore Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies		$1,266.32
New York Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance		$321.10
NMS Laboratories	County Coroner	Toxicology Services		$1,328.00
Office Shop, The	County Attorney	Service Agreement		$392.43
Oliver, Jacquie	Jail	Reim. Mileage Expense		$161.28
Orchard Trust Company	Segregated	Wyoming Benefits		$6,931.22
Overhead Door, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Repairs/Labor		$224.41
Popo Agie Women’s Clinic	Jail	Inmate Medical		$1,115.00
Proforce Law Enforcement	County Sheriff	Supplies		$38.85
Quill Corporation	Co Sheriff/District Court	Computer/Office Supplies		$2,406.75
R C Lock & Key	Co Buildings – Admin	Keys,Supplies & Services		$10.00
R T Communications	Segregated	Telephone Services		$568.73
Ratigan, Daniel, M.D.	Jail	P.A. Supervisor Contract		$3,390.00
Red Canyon Auto Parts LLC	Co Buildings – Jail	Supplies		$17.38
Redman,Terry	Transportation	Reimburse Expenses		$171.40
Reed’s Moghaun Office Supply	Co Clerk/Elections	Office Supplies		$74.77
Riverton, City of	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Water/Sewer		$639.43
Robinson Sara R	Public Defender	Office Rent		$450.00
Rocky Mountain Boilers Inc	Capital Revolving Fund	Boilers		$47,700.00
Sanofi Pasteur, Inc	Immunization Program	Vaccine		$233.12
Skaggs Companies, Inc	County Sheriff	Uniforms/Supplies		$402.95
Snider, Yvonne	VOCA Grant – Sheriff	Reim. Mileage & Expenses		$245.28
Sonntag, Sharma	Dispatch Center	Reim. Expenses		$168.00
Sourcegas	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Utilities		$5,542.51
State of Wyoming	Public Defender	Office Rent		$1,650.00
Stroupe Pest Control, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Pest Control		$75.00
Swanson Services Corporation	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$987.50
Taylor Creek Exxon	Co Sheriff/Ambulance	Car Wash		$46.00
Tenenz, Inc	District Court	Office Supplies		$55.43
Terminix of Wyoming	Ambulance	Services		$95.00
Tiger Direct, Inc	Dispatch Center	Computer Equipment		$286.49
Tilton,Kathleen H	Public Defender	Office Rent		$450.00
Total Net Salaries	Segregated	Salaries		$757,414.08
U.S. Dept of Education	Payroll	Deduction		$252.40
Union Telephone Company	County Sheriff	Cellphone Charges		$1,032.52
V-1 Propane	Ambulance	Propane,Fuel		$357.51
Valley Lumber & Supply Co Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies		$48.34
Valley Printing Inc	County Treasurer	Printed Supplies		$1,517.00
Verizon Wireless	County Attorney	Cellphone Service		$371.03
W A C O	County Commission	County Dues		$300.00
WCS Telecom	Segregated	Phone Service		$1,767.14
West Payment Center	Co Attorney/District Court	Subscriptions		$2,565.32
Western Printing, Inc	County Elections	Printed Supplies		$219.60
Wind River Awards	County Clerk	Office Signs		$266.00
Wind River Radiology PC	Jail	Inmate Medical		$577.00
Wind River Vet Service	County Sheriff	Dog Boarding		$331.70
Workwise	Ambulance	Drug Testing		$55.00
Wy Dept of Health	Health Nurse	Quarterly Payroll		$34,727.26
Wy SDU	Payroll	Child Support		$1,000.00
Wyo Child Support Enforcement	Segregated	Child Support		$918.00
Wyolution, LLC	Co Clerk/Co Treasurer	Site Maintenance		$187.50
Wyoming Dept of Employment	Co Admin	Unemployment Claims		$13,233.29
Wyoming Retirement System	Co Admin	Contributions		$140,242.77
Wyoming. com	Segregated	Internet Svcs		$1,487.55
		Total Bills Presented		$2,471,567.74

 

Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to accept a voucher from EBMS for health insurance claims in the amount of $262,978.74.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The following items in the Signature File were reviewed:  1) Abatement Summary cover sheet; 2) Interest check from CamecoPhillips in the amount of $105.35; 3) letter to Cameco Resources requesting a status report on Dry Creek Road; 4) thank you card to Fremont County Group home for luncheon; and 5) Record of Proceedings.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-11.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2012-11

 

2012 ELECTION COMMISSIONER REDISTRICTING

 

WHEREAS, Fremont County Commissioners and County Clerk were required to implement County Commissioner Districts in 2012 as required by the courts; and

 

WHEREAS, Wyoming Statute 18-3-501 (k) requires that changes in population affecting the constitutionality of a current districting plan may be reason to allow the county commissioners to devise a redistricting plan; and

 

WHEREAS, the 2010 Census figures were released showing changes in Fremont County population allowing the County Commissioners the reason to make changes to the current districts; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Clerk and Commissioners proceeded with drawing 3 different plans; and

 

WHEREAS, the three plans were posted on the county website and five public meetings were held around the county for public input; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Commissioners and County Clerk had a work session to reduce the three maps to two maps; and

 

WHEREAS, the final two maps were advertised and placed on the website and a public hearing was held on April 3, 2012 with written comments read into the record; and

 

WHEREAS, Wyoming Statute 18-3-501 (k) (ii) the County Commissioners were to decide if they should honor the four (4) year terms of County Commissioners; and

 

WHEREAS, because Commissioner District #4 was the only district significantly changed in its boundaries and these changes would disenfranchise 2500 voters who would not be allowed to vote for yet another two (2) years, it was determined that in addition to District #2 and District #5 whose seats were lawfully up for election in 2012, that District #4 should be also listed on the 2012 ballot as an unexpired two (2) year term.

 

NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that the Commissioner Districts are redistricted based on the 2010 census and community of interest of the population and that District 4 be placed on the ballot as an unexpired two (2) year term for 2012.  Copies of maps shall be on file in the k Office of the County Clerk for review.

 

DATED THIS 1^ST DAY OF MAY, 2012 IN FREMONT COUNTY, WYOMING.

 

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Pat Hickerson, Vice Chairman

/s/           Keja Whiteman

/s/           Travis Becker

/s/           Dennis Christensen

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough stated she had requested a change to the Wyoming Guardians Ad Litem Program Contract to take out the clause regarding office stipend requirements.  In a related matter, the Board reviewed a cost projection from the State for the next biennium, which is an estimate that could change at any time depending on caseloads and variable costs, for a total two year projection of $146,323.78, of which the County would have a 25% match of $35,580.94.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve Amendment #6 to the Plan Document and Summary Plan Description for Fremont County Employees Medical and Dental Benefit Document regarding HIPAA provisions.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve a Credit Card Authorization for Kathleen Laidlaw in the amount of $1,500.  Motion carried unanimously.  Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve a Credit Card Authorization for Carolyn Armstrong in the amount of $1,500.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve two Reimbursement Requests from the VOA/OJJDP “Non participating State” Grant in the amount of $40,569.27 (October-December 2011) and $38,695.24 (Jan-March, 2012).  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve an Agreement for the Grant of Land to the City of Riverton for 6.2 acres of the newly acquired Major property.  Motion carried unanimously.  The Quit Claim Deed was placed on hold pending approval of the Agreement.

 

The Board reviewed a request from the Fremont County Shrine Club for a County License for the annual Shrine Club Circus to be held June 27, 2012 at the Fremont County Fairgrounds.  Dennis Christensen moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve the License as requested.  Motion carried unanimously.  Receipt of the $10 fee was acknowledged.

 

A Wyoming Board of Ag Living Legacy Program was reviewed entitled “Bring Back the Canopy” at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds.  As the 100^th Wyoming State Fair is this year, they would like to expand their efforts along Cowboy Drive and other areas of the Fairgrounds, in addition to the 115 trees already planted.  The Board took the request under advisement, along with another request for each County to have a booth at the upcoming State Fair, along with a County Flag.

 

Public Health Nurse Manager Julie Twist reviewed the progress of the Family Planning grant by stating the Program opened the doors in Riverton on April 19^th and April 25^th in Lander.  They are working on submitting applications to be able to use Medicare and other insurance companies.  They are working on establishing an Advisory Committee and will submit a list to the Commissioners for their review.

 

Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton reviewed a letter to the Commissioners from McGarvin-Moberly Construction Company regarding their contract with the Transportation Commission for a highway construction project between Casper and Shoshoni, of which construction aggregate will be purchased from Clear Creek Cattle Co north of Lysite.  Pendleton stated he has some concerns with the impacts to the dirt road and a possibility of working with the Company to provide mag chloride.  He will draft a letter for the Board’s signature.  He distributed a letter he wrote in reply to Warm Springs Road Maintenance representative Paul Good’s request for the County to take over maintenance for Cedar Road, Fir Road and Open View Road.  He informed Mr. Good that the roadways must meet County standards before being considered for acceptance.

 

Dave Pendleton informed the Board that various road surveys are complete in the Dubois area (Union Pass, Warm Springs, Horse Creek, etc.).  He attended a meeting regarding 17 Mile Road and stated the project is $2.4 million over budget.  The City of Riverton is looking at funding sources and possible matches for the Riverview Road project.  He reported that long time employee, Ivan Day, will be retiring effective July 31^st.  He reviewed the routes performed by this employee and the Board agreed to begin advertising immediately.  Brief discussion was held regarding a Holiday Pay Policy, which was discussed in more depth later in the meeting.  In closing, Commissioner Whiteman relayed a concern she had from the Lysite employee regarding the motor grader replacement process.  She attended a Reservation Highway Safety meeting and will forward the materials to Pendleton.

 

Budget Hearings were held as follows:

 

Child Development Services.  Present were:  Lori Morrow and Brenda Leonardi.  This year’s request is $24,000.  The funding they get from the county goes to help them reach their required 3% match required as local match.  In their 5 year plan, they have obtained partial funding to construct a new 4 classroom center in Riverton and to add an addition and re-roof and re-side theLanderCenter.  With state cuts, they have utilized their carry over.  A 5% decrease would affect their overall ability to seek additional grant funding.  They have made changes in their program to meet the cuts that the state has already required of them.  Commissioner asked how many vehicles they have.  Ms. Leonardi stated they have 25 vehicles.  These are in Lander, Riverton and Dubois.  They have 6 buses and the rest are vans and cars.  They use the vehicles to get students to schools.  Some of the vehicles are used by the teachers that are required to provide services in the student’s homes.  Commissioner Becker suggested they contact WRTA to consider transportation through them.  This could help CDS reduce their costs.  They did mention that they need safety belts specific for children and they currently have an aide on board to assist with the children that might not be available if they utilize another transportation entity.

 

County Coroner.  Present was:  County Coroner Edward McAuslan.  Current year budget is $366,930.  His static request is $366,930 and a 5% reduction is $348,534.  Ed does not anticipate that their activity will decrease in the next year.  Their primary issue of concern is office space.  They have outgrown the office space allotted in Riverton.  He has a concern for the privacy of case files and they have no way of securing them.  A new vehicle is being requested this upcoming year as well.  He stated that he has 5 suburban-type vehicles for his department.  One vehicle is located in Lander and one in Dubois, Ed has one and 2 transport vehicles are in Riverton.  He would like to get into a 2 year vehicle replacement mode in the future.  Fuel increases will be an issue in his budget.  He has a cooling unit that was donated to his department but now needs repairs.  To replace the cooling unit it would cost approximately $6,000.  He also asked if the Building Maintenance department or the Coroner would be responsible for maintenance of this item.  No decision was made on the maintenance issue.  In his 5% reduction plan, he has taken the Elected Official’s salary out and also part of his salaries for employees and all benefits.  Commissioner Whiteman asked about the Part time employee.  Ed stated he wanted to increase that position to full time.  He felt that he could pay her within the budget line item but that the increase would be in the health insurance.  The commissioners questioned why there was no elected official’s salary and benefits.  Ed said he didn’t have the figures to put in that area.  The County Clerk stated that all departments should have included the current figures for Elected Official’s and health insurance amounts per her instructions.  Deputies and how they are utilized was discussed.  He has been working with theCountyClerk on over time for deputies in an effort to reduce that line item.

 

Injury Prevention.  Present was:  DJ Sweet.  They received $27,000 last year.  Their request this year is $30,000.  They don’t expect any major changes in spending from the current year.  Their program consists of DUI monitoring and Safe Community Programs.  DJ stated that a reduction in their funding would have a dramatic effect as they are already experiencing a huge shortfall in program funds.  They have lost funding from NHTSA and some revenue from Conoco Phillips.  She stated that she’s in financial trouble currently with her funding and that may result in layoffs if the funding doesn’t come in this next year.  She has applied to WYDOT for emergency funds that may help with the program.  If the funding goes away, this will revert to the courts, attorney’s office and probation and parole all of which say they have no funding or staff to cover this program.  The support she gets from the county is one of the reasons she is successful in getting grant money from the state.

 

Planning.  Present were:  Planner Ray Price and Chairman Kristin Paulsen of the Planning Commission.  They received $327,589 last year.  His 5% reduced budget is $273,031.  His 5% reduction can only be achieved by reducing staff.  In reality Price stated that they need an additional $2,000 to reprint the pamphlets regarding planning issues.  Contractors have reported that they have an increase in their demand for new housing projects this year.  Price equated this to an increase in work in the Planning Department for the upcoming year.  Reported septic failures have decreased this year.

 

Riverton Community Food Bank.  Present were:  Lloyd and Nancy Eckstein.  This is a new request this year.  They are a 501 (  c) (3) and would like to build a building.  They don’t have a specific amount that they are requesting, but state that any amount will help to feed families.  They are personally funding the storage location in their garage until they can get a building built.  They have a board and all staff are working as volunteers.  Commissioner Thompson requested that a business plan and budget are requested.  Commissioner Becker stated that there is another food bank in Riverton and he wanted to know why they weren’t working together. Nancy stated that they don’t have a very big cooling facility and that they also won’t talk to them.

 

County Treasurer.  County Treasurer H. Scott Harnsberger was present.  In his 5% reduction budget he indicated he would close the office during thenoon hour and therefore would lay off his two part time people that were hired to cover the lunch hour.  Commissioner Becker argued that potentially cutting the staff and keeping the lunch hour open could work, the service may be slower.  Harnsberger noted that this was true but the largest amount of business was over thenoon hour.  Commissioner Thompson asked if his revenue streams could increase.  Scott stated that he can charge for postage, but the other fees are set by the state.  Commissioner Whiteman indicated that by reducing his $40,000 for bonuses that would be 6% reduction in his overall budget.  Scott concurred but noted that this means a cut in salary for every employee in some amount.

 

The Board reviewed fourteen County Commissioner Scholarship Applications, good for $500/semester at a Wyoming Community College or University of Wyoming.  Based on a weighted vote, Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to award the three Scholarships to Derek Peil (Lander Valley High School), Jaimie Lee (Dubois High School) and Hailey Pince (Shoshoni High School) and name Annikki Peterson, Kelsi Davidson and Meredith Rinker as first, second and third alternates, respectively.  The Board commented on the excellent applications, grades and ambitious goals of the applicants.  The one renewal County Commissioner Scholarship will be awarded after spring grades are posted.

 

Commissioner Whiteman attended the Native American Business Expo, the Reservation Highway Safety Meeting and Fremont County Fair Board meeting.  She developed a template for job descriptions that she sent to fellow board members for review and suggestions, in an attempt to get uniformity among the departments.  Once Job Descriptions are finalized, the evaluation process can begin.

 

Commissioner Christensen attended the Dubois Library’s 10^th anniversary celebration on April 20^th.  It was a good celebration that recognized major donors.  He will be participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the CWC Health and Science Center on May 10^th.    He also reiterated a concern he had received from the Lysite blade operator regarding replacement equipment.

 

A Public Hearing was held at 2:30 p.m., as advertised, regarding 2012 Election Districts and Precincts.  Maia Rose was present in the audience and there were no comments received regarding the proposed Districts and Precincts.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-12.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2012-12

2012 ELECTION DISTRICTS AND PRECINCTS

 

WHEREAS, Pursuant to W.S. 22-7-101 the board of county commissioners with the advice and recommendation of the county clerk, no later than its first meeting in May in every general election year shall divide the county into not more than thirty (30) election districts; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Clerk has presented to the board and published such in the newspapers and on the county website the proposed changes to the Election Districts for public review; and

 

WHEREAS, the Commissioners held a public hearing on May 1, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. and received any and all comments for or against the proposed Election District changes.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Election Districts and Precincts be set for the next two (2) years in Fremont County.

 

Election District & Precinct Number	Name of Polling Place and City or Town	Type of Voting Equipment	Type of ADA Voting Equipment
01-1	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Automark
01-2	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Share with 01-1
01-3	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Automark
01-4	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Share with 01-3
01-5	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Automark
01-6	LANDER, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Share with 01-5
02-1	HUDSON, Hudson Town Hall, Hudson	ES&S M100	Automark
03-1	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Automark
03-2	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with 03-1
03-3	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Automark
03-4	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with 03-4
03-5	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Automark
03-6	RIVERTON, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with 03-5
04-1	FT WASHAKIE, Ft. Washakie School Gym, Ft. Washakie	ES&S M100	Automark
05-1	MILFORD, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Automark
06-1	BEEBE, Lander Community Center, Lander	ES&S M100	Share with 06-1
07-1	DUBOIS, Headwaters Community Center, Dubois	ES&S M100	Automark
08-1	ARAPAHOE, Arapahoe School, Arapahoe	ES&S M100	Automark
09-1	VALLEY, Missouri Valley Fire Hall, Rural	ES&S M100	Automark
10-1	DELFELDER, Heritage Hall, Fairgrounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Automark
12-1	JEFFREY CITY, Jeffrey City Fire Hall, Jeffrey City	ES&S M100	Automark
13-1	ETHETE, WY Indian High School, Rural	ES&S M100	Automark
14-1	PAVILLION, Wind River Recreation Center, Rural	ES&S M100	Automark
16-1	MORTON, Kinnear Fire Hall, Kinnear	ES&S M100	Automark
17-1	LUTHY, Heritage Hall, Fairgrounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with 10-1
18-1 18-2	BIG BEND, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton BIG BEND, Fremont Center, Fairgounds, Riverton	ES&S M100 ES&S M100	Automark Share with 18-1
19-1	CROWHEART, Crowheart School, Rural	ES&S M100	Automark
20-1	SHOSHONI, Shoshoni Senior Citizen Center, Shoshoni	ES&S M100	Automark
21-1	RECLAMATION, Heritage Hall, Fairgrounds, Riverton	ES&S M100	Share with  10-1
22-1	LYSITE, Lysite Fire Hall, Lysite	ES&S M100	Automark
24-1	ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic City Fire Hall, Atlantic City	ES&S M100	Automark
Absentee	ABSENTEE, Fremont County Courthouse, Lander	ES&S M100

 

Total number of precincts _____32_____      Total number of polling places ____18____      Total number of districts_____21_______

 

Copies of maps and delineation of districts are to be on file with the County Clerk for public review.

 

DATED THIS 1^ST DAY OF MAY, 2012 IN FREMONT COUNTY, WYOMING.

 

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Pat Hickerson, Vice-Chairman

/s/           Keja Whiteman

/s/           Dennis Christensen

/s/           Travis Becker

 

ATTTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Fremont County Firewise Coordinator Ron Wempen presented Resolution No. 2012-09 for the Board’s approval.  Pat Hickerson moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve it as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

NO. 2012-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DECLARING COUNTY SUPPORT

AND ADOPTION OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN

 

WHEREAS, The Fremont County Board of Commissioners supports the Fremont County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and

 

WHEREAS, The Fremont County Community Wildfire Protection Plan will be utilized as a guide for planning as related to the National Fire Plan, the Healthy Forest Restoration Act, and other purposes as deemed appropriate.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fremont County Board of Commissioners do hereby adopt, support, and will facilitate the Fremont County Community Wildfire Protection Plan’s implementation as deemed appropriate.

 

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 1^st day of May, 2012.

 

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Pat Hickerson, Vice-Chairman

/s/           Keja Whiteman

/s/           Dennis Christensen

/s/           Travis Becker

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Fremont County Fire Warden Craig Haslam joined the meeting to discuss the Interagency Cooperative Fire Management Agreement, which is renewed every five years, with the following agencies:  Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service and Wyoming State Forestry Division.  The Agreement is standard, with only minor changes.  Haslam stated his concerns with a potential bad fire season and the necessity to renew the Agreement as soon as possible.  Pat Hickerson moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve the Wyoming State Forestry Division Fremont County Interagency Cooperative Fire Management Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A Public Hearing was held at 3:15 p.m., as advertised, regarding Budget Transfers.  Present were County Clerk Julie Freese and Financial Assistant Mike Stalder who stated an addition to the advertisement for Support Services-Service Agreements had been added, and Capital Asset Transfer deleted.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-10, as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2012-10

 

FY 2011-12 BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 13

 

                WHEREAS, Fremont County adopted the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget in accordance with the Wyoming Uniform Fiscal Procedures Act; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Fremont County Commissioners wishes to amend the adopted budget in accordance with the same Act.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following budget amendments are made:

 

 

Dated this 1^st day of May, 2012.

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to accept a voucher from Davis Funeral Home in the amount of $1,800 for an indigent burial, as per policy.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Tom Jones was present to interview for a vacancy on the Fremont County Planning Commission.  Later in the meeting, Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to appoint Tom Jones to fill an unexpired 1 ½ year term on the Fremont County Planning Commission.  Voting against the motion: Pat Hickerson.  Motion carried.

 

Capital Revolving Committee members Julie Freese, Scott Harnsberger, Tara Berg, Glen Steers and J.R. Oakley were present to review their meeting of April 24, 2012.  Also present was County Extension Administrative Assistant Kim Collins regarding discussion related to trading their 2001 pickup for a Sheriff’s pickup that is being replaced in the fleet and the purchase of a bus.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to take the Capital Revolving Committee’s recommendation to approve an authorization to trade the Extension 2001 pickup for a Sheriff’s 2004 pickup in the amount of $5,500, authorize the purchase of a 2009 bus for $34,000 to replace the current Extension bus, and de-authorize $30,000 for a telephone upgrade for ISS.  Voting against the motion:  Dennis Christensen.  Motion carried.  Discussion was held regarding the bus being placed in the pool for use by other Departments as well as a need for a three to five year plan from Departments for planning purposes.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese and Deputy County Attorney reviewed the Policy Committee meeting held on March 19, 2012.  A Uniform Policy was proposed as follows:  “Uniforms and work clothing may be provided to employees upon a departmental policy being received and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.  If approved, employees will be required to wear the uniform items as per the policy”.  Further discussion was held to have the departmental policy provided to the Board annually at budget time.  The Auditor’s had earlier expressed concern that Fremont County hire a Human Resource position.  In the response to the Auditor’s, the Commissioners had agreed to provide HR training for employees and the following was proposed as policy “The County Commissioners should set at least two Human Resource trainings each year.”  The Property Insurance carrier, Wyoming Association of Risk Management, had earlier informed Counties that they may not cover certain individuals who are involved in vehicle crashes if the employee does not meet certain driving criteria.  In an effort to comply with WARM requirements, the following was proposed “All county employees driving county vehicles must supply the Fremont County Payroll Clerk with their driver’s license”.  County Clerk Julie Freese was asked to draft a policy with regard to WARM’s recommendation and also a Cell Phone Policy for future review.  A policy on distracted driving was discussed and proposed as follows “Fremont County does not condone distracted driving”.    The Board agreed to the proposed policies as presented.  Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough is researching a social networking policy and working on documents that would help the County review lower Worker Compensation rates.  The Holiday Pay Policy was discussed with no firm conclusion made.  The matter was taken under advisement pending review of other County policies regarding holiday pay.

 

Commissioner Hickerson reviewed his efforts to transfer the Photo ID project from Emergency Management to an Office in the Courthouse.  He was informed that a Homeland Security Grant to Public Health purchased the ID system and, as a result, the unit must remain with Emergency Management. He will research the matter in more depth and stated it would be more efficient to have the ID unit in the Courthouse so that new employees could have their ID cards processed as part of the hiring/bookkeeping process.  In other business, he expressed continuing concerns with PILT funding and stated the Forest Service Plan Revision is continuing to move along quickly.

 

Chairman Thompson reported on a meeting with the BLM Planner, the Wyoming County Commissioners Association Spring Meeting in Sheridan, and Fremont County Historic Preservation Commission meeting.  He will draft a memo to Departments informing them that part of our coordination with federal land management agencies entails keeping them informed of our County plans and management actions associated with federal lands, and to request copies of any such plans so they can be officially presented to federal land management agencies to get their recognition of the plans.  The Cheyenne WCCA Office has moved to the Hathaway Building and renovation of the former building is on hold for one year.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese reminded the Board that a Wyoming Association of Risk Management representative will be at the Commissioners’ Office the following day at 8:30 a.m., prior to budget hearings, to discuss the County’s coverage.

 

There being no further business, Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. and reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on May 2, 2012 for a Special Meeting for discussion with WARM representatives and budget hearings.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

/s/         DOUGLAS L. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 

ATTEST

 

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD

STATE OF WYOMING         )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING

) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF FREMONT      )                                                                                                           April 17, 2012

 

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present:  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson, Dennis Christensen and Travis Becker.  Commissioner Whiteman was absent for professional reasons.  County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

 

Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve the Agenda, as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Minutes of the April 3, 2012 meeting.  Commissioner Christensen abstained due to his absence at said meeting.  Motion carried.  Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Minutes of the April 10, 2012 meeting.  Commissioner Hickerson abstained due to his absence at said meeting.  Motion carried.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to accept the Regular bills for payment.  Commissioner Becker abstained from voting on The Print Shop voucher.  Motion carried.  Vice-Chairman Hickerson stated his concern with several bills for Departments that are close to going over budget.  County Clerk Julie Freese will provide an update on these Departments.

 

Name	Department Name	Invoice Description	Total Cost
B I, Inc	Jail	Monthly Charges	$132.00
Big Horn Water	County Assessor	Water	$47.50
Bloedorn Lumber-Riverton	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies/Equipment	$20.97
Capital Business Systems, Inc	Health Nurse	Supplies & Maintenance Contract	$1,461.06
CenturyLink	Segregated	Phone Service	$4,581.37
Computer Software Associates	County Treasurer	Itax Support	$385.94
Corporate Benefits Consortium	Health Benefit Plan	Insurance Services	$3,450.00
Dealers Electrical Supply	Co Buildings – Admin	Supplies	$52.27
Dubbe Moulder Architects PC	Carnegie Remodel	Remodel Contract	$274.19
Dubois Frontier, The	Support Services	Advertising	$147.25
Edwards Communications	County Elections	Advertising	$379.04
Foutz,Traci L	Health Nurse	Reimburse Expenses	$22.26
Gary Brink, Inc	Jail	Materials	$4,735.90
Grainger	Library Energy Retrofit	Materials/Supplies	$16,894.75
Harris, Cindy	WCCA Juvenile Grant	Contractual Services	$50.00
Information Systems Consult, Inc	Support Services	ISI Service Agreement	$851.00
Jacobson, Matt	Youth Services	Reimbursement	$68.46
Kratz, Charles R	Youth Services	Reim. Expenses	$20.16
KTUG Ledge 105	County Elections	Radio Advertising	$300.00
Lander Valley Animal Hospital	County Sheriff	Dog Boarding	$205.00
Lander Valley Medical Center	Jail	Inmate Medical	$4,168.09
Lander’s Main St Car Wash LLC	Co Sheriff/Health Nurse	Wash Time	$40.58
Mazet Enterprises, Inc	County Sheriff	Supplies	$69.90
Mr. D’s Food Center, Inc	Jail	Supplies	$755.71
Noble Medical, Inc	County Sheriff	Drug Testing Supplies	$400.00
Northwest Management, Inc	Economic Model Purchase	Community Wildfire Protection	$3,000.00
Northwest Power Systems	Co Buildings	Annual Inspection Services	$714.92
Office Shop, The	County Attorney	Software	$1,000.00
Overhead Door, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Door Parts & Repairs, Labor	$212.60
Palace Pharmacy	Jail	Inmate Rx’s	$13,945.34
Parkison, Ashley	Dispatch Center	Reimburse Expenses	$268.30
Pavillion, Town of	Co Buildings – Admin	Water	$61.00
Plainsman Printing & Supply	Clerk of District Court	File Cabinet	$3,659.00
Popo Agie Women’s Clinic	Jail	Inmate Medical	$1,133.00
Postmaster	County Assessor	Postage	$8,664.46
Print Shop, The	VOCA Grant – Attorney	Printed Office	$33.00
Proforce Law Enforcement	County Sheriff	Tasers, Supplies	$6,957.95
Quill Corporation	Segregated	Computer/Office Supplies	$1,401.07
Quinn & Co	Dubois Capital Proj Fund	Architect Services	$2,485.27
Rawhide Mechanical, Inc	Library Energy Retrofit	Chiller Riverton Library	$91,605.60
Relm Wireless Corp	Homeland Security	Portable Radios	$88,225.46
Riverton Ranger, Inc	Elections/Support Services	Advertising,Subscriptions	$4,197.15
Robinette,George	Transportation	Reimburse Expenses	$11.63
Rocky Mountain Power	Segregated	Utilities	$14,552.84
Rocky Mountain Wash LLC	County Coroner	Wash Time	$18.70
Sehnert Systems, Inc	Library Energy Retrofit	Library Doors	$3,111.25
Sew News	Agriculture Dept	Subscription	$23.98
Sirchie Finger Print Lab	County Sheriff	Supplies	$263.71
Stitches Embroidery	Health Nurse	Embroidering	$41.48
Stroupe Pest Control, Inc	Co Buildings	Pest Control	$395.00
Sweetwater Aire LLC	Co Buildings	Parts & Labor	$624.66
Telewest IV, Inc	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$1,180.68
Thompson,Douglas L	County Commission	Reim. Mileage & Expenses	$487.88
Union Telephone Company	Segregated	Cellphone Charges	$709.74
Uplander Sage, Inc	JABG 2010	Upgrades	$840.00
Valley Lumber & Supply Co., Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies	$85.08
Valley Printing, Inc	Clerk of District Court	Printed Supplies	$365.00
Verizon Wireless	Juvenile Treatment Court	Cellphone Service	$242.97
West Payment Center	County Attorney	Subscription Charges	$696.68
Western Printing, Inc	Segregated	Printed Supplies	$269.00
Whiteman, Keja	County Commission	Mileage/Meals	$178.03
Whitt, Bob	Emergency Management	Reim. Mileage Expense	$42.84
Wind River Awards	County Treasurer	Employee Recognition	$202.20
Wind River Tree Care, Inc	County Commission	Rental Property	$500.00
Workwise	Co Sheriff/Dispatch Center	Drug Testing	$457.00
Wyoming G A L Program	Public Defender	Guardians Ad Litem Fees	$2,246.07
Wyoming Stationery	CAST	Office Supplies	$723.76
		Total Bills Presented	$295,347.70

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept a voucher from EBMS for health insurance claims in the amount of $152,514.34.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The following items in the Signature File were reviewed:  1) MOU between State of Wyoming, Office of the State Public Defender, Wyoming Guardians Ad Litem Program and Fremont County (taken under advisement until Spring WCCA meeting for further discussion); 2) Abatement Summary cover sheet; 3) Wyoming Department of Transportation Acceptance Certificate; 4) reply letter to Darlene Smith regarding concerns; and 5) Monthly Payroll Verification Report. Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve a Planning Assistance to States Agreement between the Department of the Army and Popo Agie Conservation District, City of Lander and Fremont County, with Fremont County’s match not to exceed $18,100.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The following items in the Priority Mail were reviewed:  1) 12^th annual Native American Business Expo announcement; and 2) BLM pre-turnout meetings for the Arapahoe Creek, Alkali Creek Sheep and Antelope Hills allotments.

 

UW Extension Educator Ron Cunningham reviewed his earlier request to upgrade the 2001 pickup used for the Fremont County Youth Camp for a newer Sheriff’s pickup (4×4) that has recently been taken out of service.  The Board had earlier reviewed the request and taken it under advisement until the Capital Revolving Committee met later in the year to review FY 2012-13 requests.  Cunningham stated a more immediate need for the upgrade in order to have a safer and better mechanical pickup for summer 4-H camp related activities.  He had contacted Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Glen Steers who stated Cunningham request the upgrade from the Board.  Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to allow the trade as requested, with the concurrence of the Capital Revolving Committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

In other business, Ron Cunningham reported on the recent “Barnyards and Backyards” workshop the Extension Office hosted in conjunction with the Popo Agie Conservation District, in which there were over 700 people in attendance.

 

Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton presented a Bureau of Land Management Right-of-Way Grant for Deer Creek Road.  Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough was present and had reviewed the Agreement earlier and had made several suggestions for changes, which Pendleton stated had been done.  He reviewed Right-of-Way Stipulations that included wording regarding Cultural and Paleontological Resources and stated the BLM had assured him these is standard language for all their contracts and that they would work with the County on this issue should it arise.  He reviewed the need for prior written approval for surface disturbance and disruptive activities in sage-grouse nesting and early brood rearing habitat during the period from March 1 – July 15 for the protection of sage-grouse nesting/brood-rearing habitat.  A survey map of the area was also reviewed.  Dennis Christensen moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve the Right-of-Way Agreement for Deer Creek Road.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dave Pendleton discussed the 17-Mile Road reconstruction project and noted a problem with the design that did not include turn out boxes for irrigation systems, which are estimated to cost $40,000.  He will attend a meeting on April 19^th where the shortfall will be discussed.  He further stated the concern of the existing culverts being rusted out to the point of starting to collapse, and if not replaced soon with the reconstruction project, the County would have to start replacing them.

 

The Board requested Dave Pendleton draft a letter regarding Dry Creek Road as related to earlier discussion in which Cameco is seeking a grant from the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) for the Road’s construction, which will be constructed to County standards and then turned over to the County.  Pendleton stated the WBC wants the Road relocated to avoid mineable claims under the existing Road location, which would require Cameco to get a new survey, revise the construction plans and obtain different rights-of-ways from private and BLM owners, which could cause at least a year delay.

 

Dave Pendleton informed the Board of a culvert washout on Harris Bridge Road that has caused a five mile detour due to the Road closure.  The washout is a combination of regular water flow along with increased flow by Midvale Irrigation District to flush ditches, which caused the undersized culvert to wash out.  The Department is looking into options for replacement of the culvert.  Chairman Thompson also asked him to review the costs associated with a Big R Bridge.

 

In other business, Pendleton stated the design work is almost complete on the Diversion Dam bridge replacement project.  A Memorandum of Understanding submitted to the Joint Business Council for a parcel of land along the Heritage Trail was tabled, pending further study by the JBC.  Right-of-way issues in the Atlantic City area are still ongoing with the landowners.  Dave Pendleton stated that due to budget constraints, he may not be able to purchase as much mag chloride as needed.  Commissioner Hickerson reviewed SLIB County Consensus funding of $3.5 million over the next biennium which Pendleton could submit project(s) for funding, which could free up some funding within the budget for additional mag chloride.  In final business, Dave Pendleton reviewed a License for New Construction of Utility Crossing or Encroachment submitted by PacificCorp for Mortimore Road Bridge.  He stated the poles are in the right-of-way and the Company will relocate and install higher poles, at their expense.  Dennis Christensen moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve the License as submitted.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese and Deputy Margy Irvine were present to review a proposed area adjustment for Commissioner District #2.  Freese stated that while they were working on updating the voting precincts, they found an area that was in District #1 and would require a split.  Subsequently, they proposed changing this area to District #2, thereby reducing that split. This is a small area west of Eight Mile Road and south of Highway 26.  She stated this would be a change from the map the Commissioners approved on April 3.  She stated the change would meet the population requirements and actually boosts the Native American percentage from 75% to 77% by moving individuals in the selected area.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve the Boundary Adjustment from an area of District #1 to District #2 as proposed.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

In another issue, Julie Freese reviewed the advertisement for proposed changes to voting precincts that will be acted upon in a Public Hearing on May 1^st.  The following proposed voting precinct boundary changes will be discussed and are a result of the legislative and commissioner redistricting:  Change A: Milford 5-1 and Beebe 6-1 have proposed changes made between the two precincts with Milford 5-1 now encompassing more voters going east.  Change B: Pavillion 14-1 and 8-Mile 15-1 will be merged into Pavillion 14-1 with the polling place the Wind River Recreation Center.  Freese stated this is due to the following: problems with getting election judges for 14-1 and, in the past, having to use judges from other parts of the county to work that polling place; the addition of a precinct in 18-1 (18-2) due to the large number of splits caused there; an attempt to keep budget costs down (if 8-Mile 15-1 is kept and 18-2 is added, then they are adding several costs to the budget such as judges costs, ballots, purchasing a voting machine, supplies, etc.); 15-1 voting precinct currently has 167 voters in it and 14-1 has 534 voters; and finally, Freese expressed appreciation to the Midvale Fire Department for allowing the use of their hall for 15-1 voters, however the area is very tight for the judges and voters.  Change C:  Luthy 17-1, the northwest corner north of Riverview Road, will be merged into 18-1 and west of North 8^th Street West will be moved from 18-1 to 17-1; Change D: Big Bend 18-1 will be split into two precincts and will be called Big Bend 18-1 (north of Riverton) and Big Bend 18-2 (south of Riverton).  Riverton 3-1 through Riverton 3-6 had changes approved through the City of Riverton in conjunction with their City Ward changes.  There were no other proposed changes.

 

Commissioner Becker attended the monthly FCAG meeting where he informed them of the Solid Waste Disposal District’s request to the County for a backup recycling trailer.  Also discussed at the meeting was Pavillion’s work with DEQ and EPA regarding the water issue; breaking ground for the new McDonalds on North Federal in Riverton as well as a new John Deere Implement dealership to be built near Wyoming Livestock Supply.  He thanked the County Attorney and Sheriff’s Office for assistance in filing a Trespass Order on an individual camping on the 1838 Rendezvous Site.

 

Chairman Thompson will be meeting with the BLM regarding the Resource Management Plan revision the following day.

 

Commissioner Hickerson stated the Forest Service Plan Revision is moving forward very quickly.  They are still struggling with dates to allow them to see the drafts prior to release to the public.  There are also new maps available and is proving to be difficult to compare to the old maps.  There is additional winter range for wildlife proposed with timing stipulations for the north slope area as related to bighorn sheep habitat.  He has received figures for SLIB grant funding availability for both direct funding and countywide consensus block grant monies and will schedule a meeting with the various cities, towns, off line boards and special districts as soon as possible as the deadline for submission of grants is June 1^st.

 

Fremont County Fair Director Barney Cosner was joined by Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough for ongoing discussion regarding the Riverton Depot Foundation’s request for a proposed land exchange for a river walk.  Cosner submitted a letter on behalf of the Fremont County Fair Board supporting the proposed land exchange for County owned property, as designated by the Depot Foundation, for the Raymond parcel, owned by the Depot Foundation.  The letter further indicated the Commissioners review and authorize the exact county property to be utilized in the exchange, as there is property the Fair Board does not utilize.  The Fair Board agreed to complete the Apex Surveying, Inc. land survey of county property, in the current area of the Fairgrounds, which started in 2007, with an estimated cost of $6,000.  Cosner went on to state the Raymond property, is immediately south of GLM Storage, and has been determined to be beneficial to the Fairgrounds as strong enhancement to the current parking issues.  This parcel will also be beneficial to the ingress and egress of Fair guests on the west side of the current property.  Cosner stated Riverton Public Works Director Bill Urbigkit has suggested some revisions to the map with proposed sites for the exchange, and the Board stated they would like a final map for review designating which areas are being proposed for the exchange.

 

In other business, Barney Cosner distributed a draft concept map of the Major property as related to a possible new Fairgrounds location.

 

Building Maintenance Supervisor J.R. Oakley reviewed Klingsporn Engineering specifications for replacement boilers for the Fremont County Courthouse.  Oakley had earlier received approval to replace the boilers with available funding left in the ARRA grant, of which the County would be responsible for a 15% match.  Burnham Commercial Boilers submitted a bid for two boilers of $48,200.00 and Rocky Mountain Boiler, Inc. submitted a bid for $47,700.00.  He will then need to put out bids for plumbers to install the boilers upon their arrival later in the year.  Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept the bid from Rocky Mountain Boiler, Inc. in the amount of $47,700.00 for the two boilers.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

J.R. Oakley proceeded to review a request from the Board to determine if there was office space available in the Courthouse for Guardian Ad Litem Attorney’s.  Present in the audience were District Court Secretary Cora Gist and Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough.  An earlier request from the State indicated new legislative changes were made that requires counties to provide office space or a stipend to the GAL attorneys, and that even though the law is in effect, they are asking counties to have arrangements in place by July 1^st.  As Fremont County has a low caseload, they will not be expected to meet the office space/stipend requirement; however, would need to provide a simple room.  Oakley stated the only option for this space would be the back of the Law Library.  Discussion was held regarding Fremont County’s small caseload (less than 40) and may not be required to meet the office space/stipend requirement.  Chairman Thompson will discuss the issue with other County Commissioners during the upcoming Spring meeting next month.

 

The Board adjourned to tour two proposed easements with Lander Parks and Recreation Director Sara Felix along the Popo Agie River.  Following that tour, they attended a luncheon at the Fremont County Group Home.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese reviewed a draft Holiday Pay Policy that had been reviewed by Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough, which states that the County Commissioners approve half time be paid in addition to the straight time employees already receive if they are required to work the holiday.  This does not apply to the Sheriff’s Department or Ambulance Department – they have their own Policies.  Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Holiday Pay Policy.  Motion carried unanimously.  The Policy will be inserted into the County Personnel Handbook.

 

Julie Freese informed the Board that a representative of the Wyoming Association of Risk Management will be in Fremont County on May 2, 2012 and could meet with the Commissioners before they begin budget hearings for that day.  The Board would like to discuss WARM’s recent memo stating a Member Entity shall not permit any of their employees, volunteers, or elected officials to operate a motor vehicle in the course and scope of their duties for that entity if the employee, volunteer or elected official MVR, driving record information, reflects any of the following unacceptable driving criteria, and then went on to list numerous infractions.  Discussion was held earlier regarding a process to obtain driving record information on employees.

 

An invoice for an unclaimed body was reviewed, as related to the Indigent Burial Policy.  Discussion was held regarding filing claims if a probate was opened, who would be responsible, the process, etc.  Chairman Thompson volunteered to discuss the matter with Attorney William Winter, who handles the probate in these matters.  In other business, the Board agreed to send a letter to Coroner McAuslan requiring County graphics/logos on the two new Suburbans.

 

Chairman Thompson reported on the tour they took with Lander Parks and Recreation Director Sara Felix regarding the City’s request for two easements behind the Detention Center.  The City, in conjunction with its Greenway Committee, is developing a public walking, jogging and bicycle trail along the Popo Agie River and are requesting easements on the end of Eugene and Washakie Streets.  Felix will visit with an adjoining landowner and then present two revised Easement Agreements for the County’s consideration.   Thompson stated that the City would then terminate the easement they currently have with the County which accesses the River through the Detention Center parking lot.

 

There being no further business, Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 2:00 p.m. and reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on May 1, 2012 for a Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

/s/         DOUGLAS L. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 

ATTEST

 

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD

STATE OF WYOMING         )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING

) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF FREMONT      )                                                                                                           April 10, 2012

 

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present:  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson, Keja Whiteman, Dennis Christensen and Travis Becker.  Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson was absent for personal reasons.  County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

 

Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Minutes of the April 3, 2012 meeting.  Commissioners Whiteman and Christensen abstained due to their absence at said meeting.  With only two remaining Commissioners present, Chairman Thompson stated approval of the minutes would be deferred to the following meeting for approval.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept the Regular bills for payment.  Commissioner Becker abstained from voting on The Print Shop voucher.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Name	Department Name	Description	Total Cost
Aamold,Sarah	VOCA Grant – Attorney	Reimburse Expenses	$252.00
Ace Hardware-Lander	Segregated	Materials/Supplies/Equipment	$956.53
Ace Hardware-Riverton	Co Sheriff/Buildings	Materials/Supplies/Equipment	$81.89
ACE, Inc	Library Energy Retrofit	Engineers Fee	$525.00
Ameri-Tech Equipment, Co.	Co Buildings – Admin	Tommy Gate	$3,013.00
Becker, Travis	County Commission	Reimburse Expenses	$265.44
Big Horn Water	Segregated	Water	$262.05
Bloedorn Lumber-Lander	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies/Equipment	$276.18
Bloedorn Lumber-Riverton	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies	$52.40
Bob Barker Company, Inc	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$505.76
Bresnan Communications	CAST	Internet Service	$102.20
Buffington, Pennie	Vehicle Maintenance	Reimburse Expenses	$32.44
Capital Business Systems, Inc	Co Commission/Co Treasurer	Supplies & Maintenance Contract	$30.88
Cardinal Health	Jail	Inmate Medical	$100.56
Carquest Auto Parts	Veh Mtce/Ambulance	Parts & Supplies	$3,981.34
Caselle, Inc	Capital Revolving Fund	Software	$15,862.50
Channing Bete Company, Inc	Ambulance	Training Manuals	$956.48
Cooking Light	Agriculture Dept	Subscription	$24.00
Davidson, Lora L	Juvenile Treatment Court	Reimburse Expenses	$2,249.83
Dell Marketing, L.P.	Computer Services	Computer Equipment/Supplies	$5,807.79
Dowie, Ed PAC	Jail	Inmate Medical	$2,287.50
Duckwall-Alco Stores, Inc	Ambulance	Supplies	$16.96
First Interstate Bank	Segregated	Credit Card Expenses	$6,120.79
Fremont Broadcasting	County Elections	Advertising	$450.00
Fremont County Assoc. of Govt.	County Commission	4th Quarter Dues	$2,250.00
Fremont County Fair	County Commission	Appraisal Reimbursement	$3,000.00
Fremont County Treasurer	Segregated	Retainage	$18,844.91
Fremont Motor Riverton, Inc	Veh Mtce/Ambulance	Parts/Repairs	$1,008.88
Fremont Motors – Lander	Segregated	Parts/Supplies	$660.64
Grainger	Library Energy Retrofit	Materials/Supplies	$14,648.37
Hammer Enterprises, Inc	Ambulance	Shredding Files	$75.00
Hasco Industrial Supply	Co Buildings – Jail	Materials/Parts/Supplies	$68.90
High Plains Power, Inc	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Utilities	$1,040.30
Huff, Sherry M	Fremont Co WIC	Reimburse Expenses	$63.00
Hutchison, Mike	County Sheriff	Reimburse Expenses	$453.60
Information Systems Consultant, Inc	Computer Svcs/Health Prom	Maintenance	$307.18
Jack’s Truck & Equipment	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts	$494.95
K’s Construction, Inc	Baldwin Creek Road	Contractual Costs	$169,604.19
Lander Valley Medical Center	Health & Welfare	Title 25	$41,650.00
Lander, City of	Co Bldgs/Ambulance	Water & Sewer	$2,113.29
Lander’s Main St Car Wash LLC	Agriculture Dept	Wash Time	$8.37
Linton’s Big R Store	County Sheriff	Uniform Supplies	$487.84
Lyles, Jesse	County Sheriff	Reim. Mileage	$21.84
Martin, Terrance R, P.C.	Health & Welfare	Title 25 Services	$5,000.00
Mazet Enterprises, Inc	County Sheriff	Uniform Equipment	$117.30
McKee Medical Center	County Coroner	X-Ray/Autopsy Fees	$1,331.30
Meredith, Katie	Clerk of District Court	Reim. Mileage & Expenses	$100.00
Moore Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies	$674.11
Mountain Dental PC	Jail	Inmate Medical	$127.00
Mountain West Business	Ambulance	Copies	$314.17
Mr D’s Food Center, Inc	County Attorney	Supplies	$58.65
National Assoc. of Counties	County Commission	Conference Registration	$445.00
National Food Group, Inc	Jail	Inmate Board	$2,474.13
Norco, Inc	Buildings/Ambulance	Rentals,Oxygen,Supplies	$6,171.27
Postmaster	Co Assessor	Postage	$8,664.46
Premier Vehicle Install., Inc.	Capital Revolving Fund	Vehicle Set Up	$14,145.44
Print Shop, The	VOCA Grant – Sheriff	Printed Office	$112.15
Quill Corporation	County Assessor	Computer/Office Supplies	$593.46
Ranger Printers	Fremont Co WIC	Copies	$91.00
Red Canyon Auto Parts LLC	Co Buildings – Jail	Supplies	$9.72
Reed’s Moghaun Office Supply	Co Clerk/CAST	Office Supplies	$82.27
Riverton Ranger, Inc	Transportation	Advertising,Subscriptions	$185.25
Security Transport Service, Inc	Jail	Prisoner Transport	$1,680.96
Selbys	Segregated	Maintenance & Supplies	$195.00
Shoshoni Pioneer	County Elections	Advertising	$116.25
Slack,Sheree	Agriculture Dept	Computer Repair	$200.00
Snider, Yvonne	VOCA Grant – Sheriff	Reim. Mileage & Expenses	$214.20
State of Wyoming	Transportation	Ground Water Permit	$250.00
Stormwind LLC	County Sheriff	Training Materials	$1,495.00
Sweetwater Aire LLC	Co Buildings – Admin	Parts & Labor	$200.00
Ultramax	Jail	Ammunition	$336.00
Valley Lumber & Supply Co Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies	$10.79
Verizon Wireless	Segregated	Cellphone Service	$425.96
Western Printing, Inc	Segregated	Printed Supplies	$530.40
Whiting Law, P.C.	District Court	Professional Services	$1,552.50
Wilkerson, James A, Iv, MD PC	County Coroner	Autopsy	$1,065.00
WWC Engineering	Mortimore Lane Bridge	Professional Services	$12,227.80
Wyoming Dept of Transportation	Segregated	Fuel	$4,011.28
Wyoming Stationery	WIC/Juvenile Treatment Court	Office Supplies	$359.59
Wyoming Waste Systems	Co Bldgs/Ambulance	Trash Removal	$2,373.75
		Total Bills Presented	$368,955.94

 

Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept a voucher from EBMS for health insurance claims in the amount of $162,580.35.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The following items in the Signature File were reviewed: 1) Abatement Summary cover sheet; 2) Surety Bonds for three members of the Jeffrey City Water and Sewer District; and 3) Record of Proceedings.

 

The following items in the Priority Mail were addressed:  1) Invitation to attend lunch at the Fremont County Group Homes on April 17^th and acceptance by the Commissioners; 2) Request from Extension Office to trade out a 2001 pickup for one of the newer ones coming out of the Sheriff’s Department fleet (taken under advisement); 3) new statute requirement requiring office space or stipend to the Guardian Ad Litem Attorneys (forwarded to Building Maintenance for review); 4) Wyoming Game and Fish Department notice of trainings to provide skills necessary to inspect and decontaminate watercraft that may be transporting aquatic invasive species into Wyoming; and 5) Bureau of Land Management Scoping Notice – Proposed Deerwood Ranch Wild Horse Ecosanctuary (update given Chairman as discussed during a recent BLM Resource Advisory Council meeting).

 

Sheriff Hornecker provided a monthly update by reviewing March Detention statistics of 170 total and 0 housed out of county, compared to one year ago of 173 total and 7 housed out of county, and 220 intakes recorded in March.  Current statistics indicate 177 on the total roster and 0 out of county.  Sixty-three inmates (58 in house, 4 in treatment) of the total 177 are sentenced.  There are currently two vacant certified positions open in Detention.  Discussion continues as to the concept of converting the Juvenile Detention section to adult housing. The County Attorney coordinated a meeting with community stakeholders for the development and implementation of day reporting centers.  Captain Dave Good, E911 Manager Carl Freeman and Patrol Sergeant Dan McOmie were present in the audience.

 

Communications:  Currently the 911 Center is short two positions.  Two Dispatchers are currently attending mandated post certified Dispatch Basic.  Fremont County hosted an Emergency Medical Dispatch class where staff received special training in EMS calls.  This is a nationally accredited program and counts towards required continued training hours.  National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is April 8-14, 2012 and five Fremont County Dispatchers have been recognized for their outstanding performance throughout the year (Jenny Keel, Chris Johnson, Ashli Worthy, Alina Rupp and Stephanie Curtis).  In addition, Dispatcher Alex Keeley received special recognition in February from the City of Lander for her work performance.

 

Patrol/Enforcement:  Criminal investigations continue to be a priority for enforcement staff.  Several suspects have been arrested and formally charged in the double homicide in Hudson.  Riverton Patrol Deputy Donovan Detimore graduated from Basic training at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy and two more deputies are scheduled to begin training mid-April.  The schedule for the Riverton and Dubois patrol is very tight during the training interim for these three deputies.  The Lysite/Lost Cabin patrol deputy is supplementing the Riverton schedule until the new deputies are trained and fill the scheduled positions.

 

Sheriff Hornecker reviewed Detention Center equipment rebuild costs for a steamer.  The Building Maintenance Supervisor determined they could rebuild the item versus purchase, and subsequently submitted a $4,735.90 voucher for the repairs out of the Sheriff’s line item. This item is listed on his Office Capital Asset inventory and discussion was held regarding whether the repairs would qualify for funding from the Jail Endowment Fund. Treasurer Harnsberger was present and stated similar expenditures have been funded from this Fund, as the ballot question states the Endowment is to be used for “major components of the building”.  As budgeting is currently taking place for this Fund, it was determined that both Building Maintenance and Sheriff’s Office personnel be involved with Treasurer Harnsberger in preparation of the budget.   Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to fund the expenditure for the steamer repairs from the Detention Budget with the revenue coming from the Jail Endowment Fund.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Sheriff Hornecker reviewed concerns the Commissioners had expressed the previous meeting regarding service charges related to the Inmate Trust Fund.  When inmates are incarcerated, any money they have on their person is placed in the Trust Fund and can be used for Commissary purchases, etc.  If there is money remaining upon their release, the money is refunded to them.  Sheriff Hornecker reported they have researched costs with various banks and stated the $85/month service charge the Commissioners had concerns with is comparable to other banking charges for such an account.  He further noted the County Treasurer’s Office has recommended staying at their current location.

 

In final business, Sheriff Hornecker read a request for reconsideration/appeal to the Commissioners regarding their earlier rejection of a Mazet Enterprise, Inc. voucher.  He stated the bill has been considered three times by the Board and rejected each time, and he has provided additional information through an information letter and affidavit, establishing evidence as to the truth and propriety of the claim.  The expense is for purchase of gloves to reimburse Officers for ruining their personal gloves in the line of duty.  He stated “the focus of this issue should not be the reason the Commission rejected the voucher but more appropriately whether the Commission has the authority to reject the voucher.”  He further stated “any expenditure approved by an elected official from an approved budget with adequate funds to support the expenditure should be scrutinized by the Commission and additional information requested when appropriate.  However, Wyoming Statutes and case law do not provide authority to the Commission to reject an expenditure approved by an elected official such as the Sheriff.”  The Board had denied the claim based on the fact the Sheriff earlier stated the Uniform Policy provides latex gloves as part of the safety equipment and Hornecker had stated the gloves were personal property not purchased by him.  The Board discussed different scenarios when personal items had been submitted for purchase or reimbursement and denied by the Board and also expressed concerns that, in the past, equipment repairs had been submitted for personal items that were used in different search and rescue scenarios. Sheriff Hornecker again stated it was approved by him as an Elected Official, and “therefore, the Sheriff formally requests the Commission to reconsider the Mazet Enterprise, Inc. voucher and allow the Clerk to process a warrant for payment of the claim.”  There were no motions forthcoming for payment of the voucher.

 

The Board gave Sheriff Hornecker a copy of a letter they had received from a citizen expressing concerns with a home invasion robbery and the service she received.  Sheriff Hornecker stated he felt he had already addressed the situation.

 

Spokesperson Alex Malcolm read a Proclamation designating April 2012 “the Month of the Military Child”.  Also speaking in support of the Proclamation and associated programs such as Operation Purple Camp were Paul Johnson and son, Marine Matthew Johnson, and Staff Sgt. Stayley of the Wyoming Army National Guard.  Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker moved, to so proclaim April 2012 as “the Month of the Military Child”.  Motion carried unanimously.

PROCLAMATION

 

                              WHEREAS, thousands of brave Americans have demonstrated their courage and commitment to freedom by serving the Armed Forces of the United States of America in active duty posts in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world; and

 

                              WHEREAS, approximately 5,000 of Wyoming’s children and youth have been directly affected by the military deployment of at least one parent; and

 

                              WHEREAS, these children and youth are a source of pride and honor to us all, and it is only fitting that we take time to recognize their contributions, celebrate their spirit, and let our men and women in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, we are taking care of their children and youth;

 

                              WHEREAS, the recognition of April as Month of the Military Child will allow us to pay tribute to military children and youth for their commitment, their struggles and their unconditional support of our troops because when parents serve in the military their children serve too; and

                             

                              WHEREAS, a month-long salute to military children and youth will encourage local communities to provide direct support to military children and families.

 

                              NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Fremont County Commissioners DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the month of April 2012, as

THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

and do hereby urge all citizens, business and government leaders to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support and thank military children.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and official seal to be affixed this 10^th day of April, 2012.

 

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Keja Whiteman

/s/           Dennis Christensen

/s/           Travis Becker

 

ATTEST:

/s/     Julie A. Freese, County Clerk and Clerk of the Board

 

A Public Hearing was held at 10:15 a.m., as advertised, regarding budget adjustments.  Discussion continued regarding Capital Assets that belonged to the Sheriff’s Office and those repair items encumbered by Building Maintenance.  As a result, an adjustment was made to separate two line items in the Transfer Out to General Fund, with one to Buildings and one to Jail and a new Unanticipated Revenue was made to include the Family Planning Grant.  Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-08 as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2012-08

 

FY 2011-12 BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 12

 

                WHEREAS, Fremont County adopted the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget in accordance with the Wyoming Uniform Fiscal Procedures Act; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Fremont County Commissioners wishes to amend the adopted budget in accordance with the same Act.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following budget amendments are made:

 

 

 

 

Dated this 10^th day of April, 2012.

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

County Clerk Julie Freese reviewed a request to the Capital Revolving Committee concerning the purchase of an additional module (Accounts Payable Direct Deposit) to the original request to upgrade Caselle Software for the County Treasurer and County Clerk’s Offices.  Treasurer Scott Harnsberger was present in the audience.  Freese stated they had polled the 19 Capital Revolving Committee members and had received six positive responses to the upgrade at a cost of $5,022, one negative response and 12 unanswered.  Freese stated the upgrade would not put the software over the approved $54,000 budget.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve the additional Caselle software as requested, with funding through the Capital Revolving Fund.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Public Health Nurse Jan Hubenka was joined by fourteen individuals in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Ty Peterson, Department of Family Services, proceeded to read the Proclamation.  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to proclaim the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Motion carried unanimously.  The Board was then given blue pinwheels, provided by Prevent Child Abuse Wyoming, and joined the audience to plant the 100 total pinwheels in the flowerbed at the Courthouse entry way, representing the first 100 births in Fremont County in 2012.  Hubenka informed the Board of an upcoming event to be held April 20^th from 12 pm – 6 pm in the Ace Hardware parking lot titled “Tailgating for Tots” in which numerous vendors would be available.  She also acknowledged the posters in the Courthouse made by High School students regarding child abuse.

PROCLAMATION

 

APRIL 2012 NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

 

WHEREAS, Empowering families and preventing child abuse requires the shared commitment of all individuals and organizations in Fremont County; and

 

WHEREAS, All Wyoming citizens are responsible for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.  Child Protection Services within the Department of Family Services will confirm or rule out child abuse; and

 

WHEREAS, Wyoming Law defines Abuse and Neglect of Children in Title 14 of the Statutes.

 

“ABUSE”, means the inflicting or causing physical or mental injury, harm or imminent

danger to the physical or mental health or welfare of a child other than by accidental

means.

 

“NEGLECT”, means failure or refusal of those responsible for the child’s welfare to provide adequate care, maintenance, supervision, education or medical, surgical or any other care necessary for the child’s well-being.

( See Title 14 of the Wyoming Statues for complete definitions)

 

WHEREAS, Children who experience abuse or neglect have an increased likelihood of criminal and abusive behavior, involvement in violent crime, and abuse of alcohol and other drugs; and

 

WHEREAS, Helping children grow up safe and healthy is primarily the responsibility of the child’s parents.   Positive Parenting protects children from abuse and neglect.  All families can benefit from the help of strong, supportive adults, neighborhoods, communities, and local prevention resources.  Fremont County has many organizations that offer these services to families (Lander and Riverton Department of Family Services, Eastern Shoshone Department of Family Services, Northern Arapaho Child Protection Services, Fremont county Public Health, Fremont County Schools, Office of Fremont County Attorney, Fremont Counseling Services, Domestic Violence, Child Development Services, Early Head Start, Head Start, Uplift, Community Physicians, Indian Health Services, Lander and Riverton Hospitals and Emergency Rooms, the Faith Community, Drug Courts, Early Intervention, Food Banks, Injury Prevention Services and Coroner’s Office).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, we the Board of Fremont County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2012 to be

 

“CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH”

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have affixed the official seal of Fremont County, this 10^th day of April, 2012.

 

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Keja Whiteman

/s/           Dennis Christensen

/s/           Travis Becker

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Todd Fross interviewed for a 1 ½ year vacancy on the Fremont County Natural Resource Planning Committee.  Later in the meeting, Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to appoint Todd Fross to fill the vacancy.  Motion carried unanimously.  As per the Committee’s request, that Board has been decreased in size; however, two vacancies still exist.

 

County Coroner Ed McAuslan provided a 2012 1^st Quarter Summary (as of 4/2/11).  There have been 101 recorded deaths (48 Coroner cases), and five more than this time in 2011.  So far, the total number of cases “non-natural” in manner (accident, homicide, suicide, undetermined) are less at 23% versus 28% in 2011. Of these, the number of accidental deaths is six (one less than this period in 2011), suicides are four (one more than this time last year); homicide is one (equal to last year); and motor-vehicle/traffic deaths total three (two less than the first quarter of 2011).  Drugs and alcohol related deaths account for 21% of the Coroner cases, slightly less than the same period for 2011 (23%), and 91% of the non-natural deaths (up from 83% in 2011).  Trends indicate the one homicide was vehicular and child fatalities (two) are the same as last year for this quarter.  Suicide numbers continue to rise after the spike of a total of 14 in 2011.

 

Wellness Coordinator Penny Fahey was joined by Committee members Margy Irvine and Rebecca Thomas to review the proposed health promotion program employee guide.  The 2012 goal is to reward those employees and their covered spouses who elect to make healthy lifestyle changes.  This program is comprised of activities and events designated to educate participants and encourage healthy choices.  Participants will be awarded points for their participation in numerous activities with a potential monetary reward ranging from $50 – $200.  Participation in the program will also count towards a potential health insurance premium reduction beginning July 1, 2012.  Fahey further reviewed the Fremont County Prescription Coverage Program for Disease Management that will cover 100% of prescription costs if participants meet necessary requirements.  Chairman Thompson requested firm figures, when available, of participants and related cost savings to the health insurance plan.

 

Building Maintenance Supervisor J.R. Oakley recommended Fremont County extend the completion date for the Riverton Library Chiller Replacement with Rawhide Mechanical until May 4, 2012.  He stated there have been some delays in obtaining some of the equipment specified in the contract.  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the extension as recommended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Chairman Thompson recessed the Board of Fremont County Commissioners and convened as the Fremont County District Boundary Board.  Present were Commissioners Thompson, Whiteman, Christensen and Becker and Assessor Tara Beg and Treasurer Scott Harnsberger.  The members had reviewed a draft letter addressed to the State Board of Education.  Travis Becker moved, Tara Berg seconded, to forward the letter, with required attachments, to the State Board of Education, relaying the Fremont County District Boundary Board’s approval of School District No. 21 Unification Proposal.  Motion carried unanimously.  Chairman Thompson adjourned the Fremont County District Boundary Board and reconvened as the Board of Fremont County Commissioners.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Commissioner Becker reviewed a Preliminary Survey compiled by Inberg-Miller Engineers for the Major property.  Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough was present for the discussion.  Discussion was held regarding incorporating the two Commercial Lots into the Agricultural Lot, or leaving as is.  Following discussion, the Board determined they would like the property to be surveyed as two Commercial Lots separate from the one Agricultural Lot.  Once the Survey is finalized, Darrough will draft an Agreement between Fremont County and the City of Riverton, designating a prorated share of the survey costs, etc. and the necessary deed to the City.

 

In other business, Commissioner Becker plans to attend the monthly Fremont County Association of Governments meeting and will bring up the purchase of a backup Recycling Trailer amongst the municipalities.

 

Commissioner Christensen stated his appreciation to be able to participate in the meeting last week, along with Commissioner Whiteman (via speaker phone) to discuss the County Commissioner redistricting maps.  The Fremont County Library Board has ongoing concerns regarding the Riverton Library roof, which continues to deteriorate, despite continued patching efforts.  They discussed the possibility of getting an Architectural Engineering Study performed to determine the extent of repairs needed, at an estimated cost of $50,000.  The Commissioners stated they would review past discussions regarding the roof issue and continue discussions at a later date regarding possible funding avenues.

 

Commissioner Whiteman invited fellow Commissioners to a meeting on April 12^th at the Lander Ambulance Station for a Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative meeting with a technical assistance provider.

 

Chairman Thompson gave an update on upcoming Game and Fish meetings regarding the wolf delisting.  He stated that both the Forest Service Plan Revision and Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan revision will be discussing road records and stated the necessity to have the County’s updated and ready to go.

 

Fremont County Ambulance Director Lauri Wempen had coordinated a work session with three area life flight providers that are currently available in Fremont County.  She had earlier expressed her concerns to the Commissioners regarding a proper process for her to follow to determine a response plan and which provider to contact.  Mark Miller, Wyoming Medical Center’s Wyoming Life Flight (Casper), introduced himself and stated their service has been the only one available to Fremont County, prior to March of this year.  He stated response times for the eastern side of Fremont County would be closer for their service.  Adam Hatch introduced himself as the Program Director for Guardian Flight, based in Rock Springs and Gillette, and looking at a base in Lander, and stated their services have been available to Fremont County for one year.  Matt Stein, Program Director, for Classic Lifeguard, provided a packet of information on their company, and stated they have a base in Riverton since March of this year.  They provide both fixed wing and helicopter services.  Sgt. Carl Freeman, E911 Manager, stated he is under the authority of the Sheriff’s Office to dispatch the closest and most appropriate resources to an event.  He further stated that prior to March 1^st, ambulances have been dispatched to an event and that entity makes the determination regarding air ambulance necessity.  Riverton Hospital Administrator Chris Smolik spoke on behalf of both the Riverton and Lander Regional Hospitals, both owned by the same Company, stated the Wyoming Life Flight service has served the County for many years, and stated the three providers all need adequate volume to succeed.  Dr. Billin, Emergency Room physician, Search & Rescue member and Fremont County Ambulance Co-Medical Director, stated the needs of the County as a whole need to be looked at, and that for a trauma patient, the fastest service possible is the best for the patient.  Both Guardian and Classic representatives stated they would honor Wyoming Life Flight insurance subscribers. The group agreed to continue discussions amongst themselves and Chairman Thompson welcomed the new Fremont County company and expressed appreciation to all three providers for their interest in Fremont County and hoped they could come to some kind of mutual understanding so the patient gets the best care possible.

 

Lauri Wempen proceeded to inform the Board the Ambulance Service has seen an 8% increase in loaded miles, making a direct impact on the fuel line item, in some instances seven ambulances being dispatched at the same time for various events.  This has also impacted the wages line item.  County Clerk Freese had asked her to discuss this with the Board, and ask if the increased budget request for next year for these expenses should be used when making the 5% cut from the FY2012-13 budget as requested by the Board, which was agreed to.

 

In other business, Lauri Wempen and Crew Chiefs Todd Smith and Bill Hietzel discussed the Ambulance Service looking at a 216 hour pay period instead of 173 hour pay period (24 hour scheduling instead of 12 hour scheduling).  She stated the Ambulance Service is not a volunteer service anymore and she needs to switch to more of a career concept in order to manage the scheduling more appropriately.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese reviewed a draft Holiday Pay Policy for the Board’s consideration to ensure that all Departments are paying employees the same rate.  This Policy would apply to all Departments other than the Sheriff’s Office or Ambulance Service, which have their own Policy.  Said Policy reads “should an employee be required to work a holiday the employee shall be paid straight time for the day worked until they surpass the 40 hour work week.  Once they have worked more than 40 hours in a Sunday through Saturday work week, they shall receive time and a half for those hours in excess of 40 hours.”  The Board requested Freese work with the County Attorney’s Office regarding a final policy and to take into consideration those instances where an employee would possibly qualify for double time and a half.

 

Julie Freese updated the Board on the County’s property insurance carrier, Wyoming Association of Risk Management, and their update regarding unacceptable driving record criteria that states “A Member Entity shall not permit any of their employees, volunteers or elected officials to operate a motor vehicle in the course and scope of their duties for that entity if the employee, volunteer or elected official MVR, driving record information, reflects any of the following unacceptable driving criteria” and went on to list numerous violations.  It further stated “if a Member entity permits one of its employees, who is in violation of the unacceptable driving criteria, that the WARM Property Board may modify the entity’s property coverage by eliminating property coverage for future occurrences arising out of motor vehicle accidents.”  Freese had requested copies of policies from other Counties and has thus far received three and had further contacted WYDOT who stated they would send employee driver records if they were supplied with employee names, driver’s license numbers, date of birth and social security numbers.  County Attorney Brian Varn was present in the audience and stated that the driving records may not provide information on current disposition as any pending action and stated that perhaps a Self Reporting form would work.  Prior to actually requesting employee personal information for submission to WYDOT for a report, Chairman Thompson requested Freese draft a proposal of what the County would do with the information once it is received and to designate differences between minor and major offenses, as referenced in Campbell County’s Policy.  In a related issue, Freese stated Teton County is experiencing liability issues as related to volunteer coverage under the liability policy and that Fremont County should research their liability as related to Search & Rescue, Extension volunteers, etc.

Discussion was continued from the previous meeting regarding County Commissioner District #4 which the Board agreed to place on the ballot in 2012, even though Commissioner Hickerson won a four year term in 2011 special County Commissioner election.  Placing the District on the 2012 ballot is a result of the number of voters that will be disenfranchised.  The only question at hand is whether the term should be an unexpired two year term that would keep the current rotation (2 seats up in the Presidential year and 3 seats up in the off years).  Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to have District #4 on the ballot as a two year unexpired term that will revert back to a four year term in order to keep the traditional rotation intact.  Voting against the motion: Keja Whiteman who stated Commissioner Hickerson had run, and won, a four year term and should not have to run again in 2012.  Motion carried.

 

Julie Freese stated she had informed the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor of the Board’s actions the previous week to cancel the Onstar system for the Tahoe pool vehicle.  She reviewed a reply from Glen Steers stating the importance of keeping Onstar for service diagnostic work as the electric motor doesn’t monitor the same miles as the gas motor.  As a result, Onstar does the full monitoring of when to change the oil and other services, and provides a safety feature allowing drivers to call for service should the vehicle have mechanical problems.  She further noted Onstar and Navigation are one in the same.    Based on the reasoning, the Board determined they would not cancel the Onstar system.

 

Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn into Executive Session with County Attorney Brian Varn and Deputy Jodi Darrough regarding litigation.  Motion carried unanimously.  Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to return to Regular Session.  Motion carried unanimously.  The Board discussed the Written Notice of Appeal, delivered earlier in the day by James Whiting, Whiting Law, P.C., on behalf of his client, Sheriff Skip Hornecker, stating he “appeals the disallowance of claim made by the Sheriff to the Board in the amount of $69.90 for replacement equipment as the original equipment was rendered unusable by service to the County in the line of duty”…and “specifically petitions for payment of the claim as well as the fees and costs associated with securing the payment of the claim, to and including attorney’s fees.”  Commissioner Becker stated that according to their discussion on state statutes during executive session, he moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Mazet Enterprise, Inc. voucher in the amount of $69.90. Voting against the motion: Doug Thompson.  Motion carried.  Lengthy discussion was held with each Commissioner stating their disagreement with the statutes with Commissioner Becker stating the payment is a gross misappropriation of public funds to replace personal gear.  Commissioner Whiteman stated she is not fully convinced state statutes prohibit the Board from denying vouchers and stated the ridiculous potential for continued litigation resulting from disallowance of the bill and also stated there may be repercussions later as related to future budgets of that Department.  Chairman Thompson reviewed misrepresentation in the Notice of Appeal by the Sheriff regarding replacement equipment, specifically when asked earlier if this voucher was a result of equipment damage and the Sheriff stated in the negative, that it was for personal item replacement.  Further discussion was held regarding Elected Officials hiring outside counsel without the permission of the County Attorney and the Board stated they would be reviewing statutes in depth as related to denying vouchers for any Department and/or Elected Official.

 

Ongoing discussion was held regarding the Coroner’s denial of Fremont County ownership graphics on new suburbans.  Chairman Thompson will draft a letter stating the Coroner must have the graphics on the vehicles indicating they are Fremont County units.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese stated she has been receiving numerous calls regarding the Commissioners request for Departments to see where they could cut 5%.  Many are just saying they can’t and will not submit a 5% cut.  The Board informed Freese that they would not have a budget hearing with any Department that would not do as they had requested as well as the fact the Board would make the necessary 5% cuts the Departments would not.

 

There being no further business, Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 4:3 p.m. and reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on April 17, 2012 for a Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

/s/         DOUGLAS L. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 

ATTEST

 

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD

STATE OF WYOMING         )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING

) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF FREMONT      )                                                                                                            April 3, 2012

 

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present:  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson and Travis Becker.  Commissioners Keja Whiteman and Dennis Christensen were absent for personal reasons.  County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the Agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the Minutes of the March 20, 2012 meeting, as amended.  Chairman Thompson abstained due to his absence at said meeting.  Motion carried.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept the Regular bills for payment.  Commissioner Becker abstained from voting on The Print Shop voucher.  Motion carried unanimously.  Discussion was held to cancel the On Star and Navigation service for the County pool vehicle and clarification with Treasurer Harnsberger regarding service charges associated with Detention Center Inmate Trust Fund.  They will visit with Sheriff Hornecker at a later date regarding their concerns and possible alternative options for this account.

 

Name	Department Name	Description	Invoice Cost
A & I Distributors	Vehicle Maintenance	Supplies	$1,649.80
Ace Hardware-Riverton	Vehicle Maintenance	Materials/Supplies/Equipment	$28.47
Advanced Hydraulic & Machine	Vehicle Maintenance	Repairs	$1,698.82
Airgas Intermountain, Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Welding Supplies	$63.00
Allen, Jim	County Commission	Copies	$19.29
American Family & Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance	$6,676.95
American Heritage Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance	$183.88
Atlantic City F.C.U.	Segregated	Savings	$610.00
AXA Equitable Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance	$119.04
AXA Equitable Pedc	Segregated	Annuity	$850.00
Bailey Enterprises, Inc	Segregated	Fuel,Parts,& Services	$70,893.09
Bank of the West	Investment Pool	Bank Charges	$530.29
Bill’s Quality Auto Glass	Vehicle Maintenance	Windshield Replacement	$255.00
Bloedorn Lumber-Lander	Vehicle Maintenance	Materials,Supplies & Equipment	$47.96
Blumenshine, Ron	Jail	Reim. Expenses	$163.80
Bound Tree Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies	$194.25
Bull’s Service & Towing, LLC	Vehicle Maintenance	Repairs/Services	$320.50
Business Mailing Solutions, Inc	County Attorney	Ink Cartridge	$215.20
California State Disbursement	Payroll	Child Support	$250.00
Capital Business Systems, Inc	Segregated	Supplies & Maintenance Contract	$1,474.22
Cardinal Health	Jail	Inmate Medical	$315.51
Casper C’mon Inn	Agriculture Dept	Lodging	$308.00
Central Wyoming College	Health Nurse	Contractual Services	$50.00
CenturyLink	Co Sheriff/Agriculture Dept	Phone Service	$1,721.20
Child Support Services/ORS	Payroll	Child Support	$275.67
Christensen, Dennis	County Commission	Reimburse Expenses	$262.08
Clerk of the Circuit Court (Lander)	Payroll	Deduction	$544.02
Clerk of the Circuit Court (Riverton)	Payroll	Deduction	$1,259.38
Clifford,Gregory P MD PC	Ambulance	Contractual Services	$1,102.00
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance	Segregated	Insurance	$282.17
Comfort Inn & Suites	County Coroner	Lodging	$77.00
Communication Technologies, Inc	Segregated	Maintenance Agreement,Repairs	$7,364.06
Computer Software Associates	County Treasurer	Support Services	$1,751.56
Corporate Benefits Consortium	Health Benefit Plan	Insurance Services	$1,500.00
Cox,Melinda K	CAST	Reimburse Expenses	$105.84
Craig’s Floor & Window	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Services	$2,329.69
Cronk, James	County Sheriff	Expense Reimbursement	$42.00
Davis,Karla	County Sheriff	Reim. Expenses	$245.28
Davis,Paul	Jail	Reimburse Expenses	$66.72
Days Inn-Thermopolis	County Commission	Travel Expenses	$154.00
Department of Employment	Co Admin	Workers Comp	$19,247.74
Desert Mountain Corporation	Transportation	Ice Slicer	$24,999.54
Dubois Telephone Exchange	Segregated	Telephone	$654.16
DVM Record Services	County Attorney	Driving Record	$3.50
Eagle Uniform & Supply Co	Vehicle Maintenance	Laundry/Embroidery	$394.38
EBMS	Co Admin	Health Insurance	$36,282.67
EMSAR International	Ambulance	Materials/Parts	$714.61
Evenflo Company Inc	Maternal Child Health	Medical Supplies	$1,967.76
Fahey,Penny	Health Promotion	Reimburse Expenses	$338.09
Farmer Bros. Co.	Jail	Coffee	$657.58
Federal Express Corp	County Sheriff	Shipping Fees	$134.76
First Interstate Bank	Segregated	Credit Card Expenses	$11,691.96
Fleetpride Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts	$13.20
Fontaine, Rachelle	County Attorney	Reim.  Expenses	$63.00
Food Services of America	Jail	Prisoner Board	$8,101.79
Fremont Broadcasting	Transportation	Advertising	$180.00
Fremont Counseling-Lander	Health & Welfare	Title 25	$2,520.00
Fremont County Assoc. of Govt.	County Commission	Meal Cost	$15.00
Fremont County Detention	Jail	Inmate Trust Drawer #4	$118.80
Fremont County District Court	Payroll	Child Support	$100.00
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Witholding/FICA	$234,120.86
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Section 125 Benefits	$44,903.25
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Health Insurance	$252,390.81
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Health Insurance Claims	$530,343.13
Fremont Motors – Lander	Capital Revolving Fund	Parts & Supplies	$58,537.76
Galic Disbursing Company	Segregated	Annuity	$750.00
Grainger	Co Buildings/Library Retrofit	Materials/Supplies	$12,671.99
Gruber Technical, Inc	Computer Services	Computer Equipment	$900.00
Hague Auto Body	County Sheriff	Towing	$350.00
Hammer Electronics	County Sheriff	Computer Supplies	$141.93
Hanson,Lacey	CAST	Reimburse Expenses	$33.19
Hasco Industrial Supply	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts & Supplies	$66.96
Healthsmart Benefit Solutions	Segregated	Insurance	$976.00
Hedgecock,L. Joanne MD PC	Health Nurse/Co Health Officer	County Health Officer	$1,500.00
Hehr, Jo	Health Nurse	Reim. Expenses	$388.08
Hickerson, Pat	County Commission	Reimburse Mileage & Expense	$91.36
Hoffman Electric	Homeland Security Pblc Srvc	Generator	$70,360.00
Holdings Little America	Co Commission/Co Sheriff	Lodging,Meals,Phone	$273.82
Holiday Inn- Cheyenne	County Sheriff	Travel Expenses	$77.00
Ideal Auto Electric	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts,Repairs,Supplies	$225.00
Inn At Lander/Best Western	County Sheriff	Meals/Lodging/Phone	$83.16
James Gores & Associates, P.C.	Burma Road Phase 1	Engineering Services	$3,393.66
K-Mart 4837	Ambulance	Supplies	$16.63
Lander Valley Medical Center	Jail	Inmate Medical	$4,888.80
Lander’s Main St Car Wash LLC	Planning Dept/Health Nurse	Wash Time	$15.88
Lawson Products, Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts & Supplies	$604.70
Main Street Books	Juvenile Treatment Court	Educational Materials	$59.95
Martin, Terrance R, P.C.	Public Defender	Office Rent	$450.00
McKesson Medical Surgical, Inc	Immunization Program	Medical Supplies	$1,488.29
Meadow Gold Dairies, Inc	Jail	Inmate Board	$1,066.43
Media Works, Inc	County Sheriff	Supplies/Equipment	$4,420.17
Meridian Trust F.C.U.	Segregated	Savings	$523.15
Miller, Margaret	District Court	Court Appointments	$465.00
Minnich, Heather	County Coroner	Reim Mileage & Expenses	$48.72
Moore Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies	$1,263.60
Morrison,Kerry D. MD	Jail	Inmate Medical	$2,225.00
Mr D’s Food Center Inc	Co Commission/Juv Trtm Ct	Supplies	$77.93
NACCHO	Immunization Program	Membership	$155.00
National Business Systems Inc	County Treasurer	Postcards	$623.62
Natrona County Sheriff	Jail	Inmate Housing	$2,372.26
New York Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance	$321.10
Noble Medical, Inc	County Sheriff	Drug Testing Supplies	$441.22
Normont Equipment Company	Transportation	Parts & Supplies	$300.00
Notary Law Institute Inc	Planning Dept	Notary Supplies	$115.00
Office Shop, The	Co Atty/Planning Dept	Supplies/Service Agreement	$431.43
Orchard Trust Company	Segregated	Wyoming Benefits	$6,931.22
Pendleton, David	Transportation	Reim Expenses	$60.09
Poor Boy Towing	County Sheriff	Abandoned Vehicle Tow	$100.00
Popo Agie Women’s Clinic	Jail	Inmate Medical	$687.00
Postmaster	County Treasurer	Box Rent	$598.40
Premier Vehicle Install., Inc.	Capital Revolving Fund	Vehicle Set Up	$55,920.67
Print Shop, The	County Elections	Supplies/Equipment	$910.23
Quill Corporation	Segregated	Computer/Office Supplies	$2,691.86
Quinn & Co	Dubois Capital Proj Fund	Architect Services	$640.77
R T Communications	Segregated	Telephone Services	$568.73
Ratigan, Daniel, M.D.	Jail	P.A. Supervisor Contract	$3,580.00
Red Canyon Auto Parts LLC	Co Buildings – Jail	Supplies	$88.41
Reed’s Moghaun Office Supply	Segregated	Office Supplies	$869.32
Riverton Ranger, Inc	Health Nurse	Advertising,Subscriptions	$231.00
Riverton, City of	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Water/Sewer	$633.14
Robinson Sara R	Public Defender	Office Rent	$450.00
Safeway, Inc	Juvenile Treatment Court	Supplies	$139.26
Securus Technologies, Inc	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$400.80
Shirts & More, Inc	Capital Revolving Fund	Signs	$48.00
Skaggs Companies, Inc	County Sheriff	Uniforms/Supplies	$277.90
SourceGas	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Utilities	$9,509.98
Springhill Suites Marriott	Health Nurse	Lodging	$154.00
State of Wyoming	Public Defender	Office Rent	$1,650.00
Stroupe Pest Control, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Pest Control	$75.00
Swanson Services Corporation	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$197.50
Swisher Hygiene	Jail	Inmate Laundry	$1,145.63
Taunton Direct, Inc	Agriculture Dept	Subscriptions	$32.95
Telewest IV, Inc	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$3,036.60
Thompson,Douglas L	County Commission	Reim. Mileage & Expenses	$365.82
Tilton,Kathleen H	Public Defender	Office Rent	$450.00
Total Net Salaries	Segregated	Salaries	$768,346.51
Tyler Technologies Inc	County Clerk	Software Support	$266.67
U.S. Dept of Education	Payroll	Deduction	$370.80
Ultramax	County Sheriff	Ammunition	$835.00
Union Telephone Company	Segregated	Cellphone Charges	$1,746.42
Valley Lumber & Supply Co., Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies	$1.24
Verizon Wireless	Co Attorney/Health Nurse	Cellphone Charges	$418.34
Waving At You.Com	Co Buildings – Admin	Flags	$787.00
West Payment Center	District Court	Discount Plan	$682.76
Western Health Screening	Health Benefit Plan	Health Fair Screenings	$1,835.00
Wilkerson, James A, IV, MD, PC	County Coroner	Autopsy	$1,065.00
Wilson,Terry	Health Nurse	Reimburse Expenses	$275.10
Wind River Radiology PC	Jail	Inmate Medical	$192.00
Wind River Towing	County Sheriff	Abandon Vehicle Towing	$200.00
Wolfe’s Mountain West Towing	Vehicle Maintenance	Vehicle Tow	$155.00
Wyoming Dept of Transportation	Vehicle Maintenance	Replacement/Transfer Plate	$17.00
Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy	County Sheriff	Training	$250.00
Wyoming SDU	Payroll	Child Support	$1,000.00
Wyoming Child Support Enforcement	Segregated	Child Support	$950.00
Wyoming Coroner’s Association	County Coroner	Association Dues	$75.00
Wyoming Counseling Service, PC	Juvenile Treatment Court	Services	$125.00
Wyoming Div of Victim Services	County Sheriff	Training Seminars	$300.00
Wyoming Planning Association	Planning Dept	Membership Renewal	$110.00
Wyoming Retirement System	Co Admin	Contributions	$139,980.39
Wyoming Stationery	Juvenile Treatment Court	Office Furniture	$1,668.57
Wyoming Water Association	Agriculture Dept	Dues	$50.00
Wyoming. Com	Segregated	Internet Svcs	$5,583.72
		Total Bills Presented	$2,468,880.92

 

Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to accept a voucher from Lander Regional Hospital in the amount of $41,650.00 for Title 25 patients.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to accept a voucher from EBMS for health insurance claims in the amount of $183,630.91.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to adjourn into Executive Session with Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough regarding litigation.  Motion carried unanimously.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to return to Regular Session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The Board discussed commencing advertising for comments regarding proposed seasonal closure of Bunker Road, near Point 11 on the surveyed route.  Suggested minimum time for this closure would be from December 1 to June 1, with the County reserving the right to close the Road sooner or leave it closed later, subject to weather related road conditions.  The seasonal closure will prohibit motorized travel only, with all other forms of travel permissible.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to advertise the comment for 45 days with a hearing to be set on May 22, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Emergency Management Coordinator Kathi Metzler and Public Health Nurse Terry Wilson continued earlier discussion regarding Emergency Policies, as related to the additional wording that the County would use resources and personnel available in support of, or during, emergency or disaster situations.  As part of the Policy, a statement is necessary stating “All Fremont County Employees will become National Incident Management (NIMS) compliant.  This requires taking, and passing, Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 700.  Chairman Thompson stated the Board would take the matter under advisement in order to give Metzler and Wilson an opportunity to provide the Board with a plan of action on how every Fremont County employee could be trained.  Discussion was further held regarding only key personnel receiving the training as well as the end result that federal reimbursement is only available in overtime situations with most of the reimbursements received for equipment use.  In closing, Metzler informed the Board the National Weather Service has stated the County will most likely be in for a drought situation in 2012 with minimal, if any, flooding expected.

 

Fremont County Solid Waste Disposal District Board Chairman Mike Adams informed the Board that the District is moving forward with reducing transfer station hours for those locations off the Wind River Indian Reservation, as ongoing discussions are taking place with Tribal representatives regarding these transfer stations.  As a result of public comments, the District is purchasing one recycling trailer at a cost of $16,350 that would be moved around the County.  He stated there would not be a back up trailer and requested the County consider purchasing a recycling trailer as well, and that the $1,900 freight for the District would be reduced if two trailers were ordered at the same time.  The Board stated this is a budgetary matter that would need to be discussed during the upcoming budget session and Commissioner Hickerson stated there may be funding available from SLIB grants, once that amount is made available to the Counties.  The Board also recommended Adams contact the municipalities to see if they would assist with the purchase and further stated the trailer could be a joint project as part of the funding they receive from the County for capital projects.  Adams stated he would request his District Board follow up with the communities that have transfer stations currently off of the Reservation, to inform them what will be happening with their individual sites.

 

Clerk of District Court Katie Meredith reviewed a memo to the Board regarding changes coming to her Office this coming fiscal year, which will require an additional employee.  The State is putting in a new computer system, more complex than the current system, and requiring additional training.  Once that is in place, the Supreme Court is initiating e-filing, placing additional work on her Office, as each pleading will need to be accepted, rejected and printed.  The attorneys will then mail a hard copy as well, meaning double duty.  The new training on the e-filing will require additional training as well.  Once the systems are in place, the Supreme Court will require each Clerk of Court to have a court facilitator with specialized training to assist pro se litigants (person filing their own cases without an attorney).  At least two people in her Office will need this training.  For the above reasons, she stated her upcoming budget will need one additional position, which she reminded the Board they had asked her not to fill several years ago, but she cannot continue due to the additional work load.   In closing, she stated her Office cannot ever destroy files, they must be kept forever.  Commissioner Becker requested Meredith send a letter to the Supreme Court regarding these unfunded mandates being handed down to the Counties and discussion was held regarding a possible charge to the Attorney’s for the additional filing charges.  Later in the meeting, Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, approved an additional position in the Clerk of District Court’s upcoming budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Chairman Thompson stated they would recess as the Board of Fremont County Commissioners and reconvene as the Fremont County Boundary Board.  Present were Boundary Board members, Secretary Tara Berg, Scott Harnsberger, and Commissioners Thompson, Hickerson and Becker.  Present in the audience were School District No. 21 Superintendent Dr. McClements, School Board Member Clinton Wagon, High School Principal Shad Hamilton, State Board of Education member Scott Ratliff, Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough and Deputy County Assessor Lisa Campbell.  The purpose of the meeting was to review the proposal to the State Board of Education for the State of Wyoming to reorganize Elementary School District No. 21 to become a unified school district providing education in grades K-12.  The required public hearing was held on March 26, 2012 at the District Cafeteria, with approximately 50 people in attendance, with 21 people speaking in favor of the proposed reorganization and nobody speaking against.  McClements distributed an Attendance/Membership Report for April 3^rd, indicating 502 students and the importance to bring the elementary and high school under one board, with one mission.  Wagon reiterated the public comment support received at the hearing and stated the Charter High School has always been accredited and unification will provide a better partnership with education.  Harnsberger stated he would support sending the proposal to the State Board of Education, even though he has some concerns, some of which are 10 public high schools already in Fremont County, and stated his preference with consolidation of School Districts No. 14 and 21.  Berg also stated she would support the proposal; however, reiterated Harnsberger’s concerns and stated her concerns with fiscal responsibility of the Boundary Board to create another high school in Fremont County.  Hickerson stated his concerns with Fremont County having the most school districts in Wyoming but stated his support with forwarding the proposal to the State, citing concerns with making eighth graders having to make a huge decision on where to continue their high school education.  Thompson stated he would support the proposal as well and reviewed the failure of the 2007 proposal that had confusion with enrollment numbers, and stated support from other school districts in Fremont County would be beneficial to the proposal’s approval, and asked for clarification on funding availability for the High School.  McClements stated the K-8 school has been approved $25 million for a 104,000 square foot school, and if the unification is approved, the District will receive funding for an additional 20,000 square foot, for completion in 2014.  Tara Berg moved, Travis Becker seconded, the Boundary Board approve the proposal to be submitted to the State Board of Education for unification of School District No. 21.  Motion carried unanimously.  The Boundary Board members wished the District representatives success in their proposal.   Chairman Thompson adjourned the meeting of the Fremont County Boundary Board and reconvened as the Fremont County Board of Commissioners.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese and Treasurer Scott Harnsberger reviewed the minutes of the Capital Revolving Committee meeting of March 23, 2012 that reviewed the K-9 unit for the Sheriff’s Office vehicle that went over budget by $4,286.24 due to required additional equipment, including the kennel and necessary heating/cooling unit requirement.  Confusion existed as the Sheriff’s Office had been allocated six pickups as replacements during the Capital Revolving Committee budget process; however, as one of the vehicles being replaced was a K-9 unit, the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor had determined a SUV would be a better solution for a like unit.  Meeting minutes stated the reason for the committee meetings are to make sure that a plan is presented for the capital purchases for the upcoming year, and that what is approved by the Committee and Commissioners should be what is ultimately purchased.  As the vehicle and additional items have already been purchased, Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to change the name of the Sheriff Patrol Pickup to Sheriff Patrol K-9 Unit and to change the authorization level from $40,000 to $44,300.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

County Planner Ray Price presented a plat for Virden Subdivision, a five lot simple subdivision located southeast of Lander on the north side of Lyons Valley Road.  The proposal was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on a unanimous vote.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve Virden Subdivision.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Fremont County Library Director Matt Nojonen and Bookkeeper Rebecca Thomas requested authorization to hold a public hearing for the purpose of amending their fiscal year budget to include Unanticipated Revenues from various grants.  Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to authorize the Library Board to hold a budget hearing to amend their budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Brief discussion was held regarding the Sheriff’s Office resubmission of a voucher for Mazet Enterprise, Inc.  The Board stated they would take the matter under advisement and visit with the Sheriff next week when he presents his monthly report.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese and Financial Assistant Mike Stalder presented a preliminary budget hearing for the Board’s information.  The advertising will commence and the final hearing will be held the following week.

 

The following items in the Signature File were reviewed:  1) Liquor Licenses; 2) Franchise Fee payment from Cablevision in the amount of $17,049.74; 3) Crackseal 2012 Executed Contract; 4) Fremont County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Year End Report; and 5) Record of Proceedings.  Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve a License for New Construction of Utility Crossing or Encroachment submitted by Midvale Irrigation District for Clothesline Road and an Application/Permit to Construct Access Driveway submitted by Matt Fuller for Delfelder Road.  Motion carried unanimously.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve Amendment Number One to ARRA-SEP Facility Energy Efficient Grant Agreement between the Wyoming Business Council, Business and Industry Division, State Energy Office and Fremont County.  Motion carried unanimously.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve Modification Five to the Contract with Indian Health Service and Fremont County Ambulance.  Motion carried unanimously.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to accept the resignation of Donna Thompson from the Fremont County Planning Commission.  Motion carried unanimously.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve an Annual Report submitted by the Fremont County Historic Preservation Commission to the State of Wyoming.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve Resolution No. 2012-07.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 2012-7

OF

FREMONT COUNTY, WYOMING

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF MONIES PRIOR TO EACH COUNTY PAYROLL DISTRIBUTION VIA DIRECT DEPOSIT

                WHEREAS, Wyoming State Statute 18-4-102 requires all county officers are prohibited from paying themselves from money belonging to any county which may be in their possession, but shall receive pay for services rendered to a county by warrants drawn upon the county treasury by the board of county commissioners; and

 

WHEREAS, said statute further states that all salary and wage payments to persons employed by a county including county officers may be made by direct deposit if the county clerk chooses to implement a direct deposit program, unless the employee elects not to participate in the program.

 

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Fremont County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Fremont County Clerk to implement a payroll direct deposit program for employees who elect to participate and authorizes the County Clerk to issue summary reports to direct deposit participants in lieu of warrants, as allowed by law.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Fremont County Commissioners authorizes county payroll distribution for participating employees through direct deposit beginning January 2012 and for each and every subsequent payroll event in 2012.  The intention of this resolution is to provide blanket compliance with Wyoming State Statute 18-4-102(b) for the 2012 calendar year.

 

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Fremont County Commissioners this 3^rd day of April, 2012.

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

/s/           Pat Hickerson, Vice-Chairman

/s/           Travis Becker

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

 

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to adjourn into Executive Session with Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough and Ambulance Director Lauri Wempen regarding personnel.  Motion carried unanimously.  Following that session, Wempen left the meeting and Darrough discussed litigation.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to return to Regular Session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A Work Session was held with County Clerk Julie Freese, Deputy Margy Irvine and Assessor GIS Technician Chip Williams to review the proposed two maps, which were a compilation of all three of the former maps plus some new changes.  Present in the audience were Assessor Tara Berg and Treasurer Scott Harnsberger.  Freese had distributed the comments she had received for the Board’s review.  Commissioners Whiteman and Christensen participated in the discussion via speakerphone.  Following review, the Commissioners selected Plan 1 for the County Commissioner Districts.  This will keep District 2 (Commissioner Christensen) and District 5 (Commissioner Thompson) as being up for election in 2012.  It was also decided to have District 4 (Commissioner Hickerson) up for election in 2012, even though that term is not up until 2014, as the Board determined that with the line changes, there would be too many voters that did not vote in 2010 and would be moved into a district in 2012 not up for re-election (approximately 2,410 voters).  The term of District 4 then being a two or four year term will be determined at a later date, following County Attorney review. Commissioner Hickerson reported he had informed the Republican Party, during their convention, that if the voters in his district were disenfranchised by the new lines, he supported the decision to have District #4’s seat up for election again this year, and he also supported that it be an unexpired two year term.

 

The Mazet Enterprise, Inc bill for the Sheriff’s Office was discussed again.  Commissioner Hickerson was the Chairman at the March 20^th meeting at which time the bill was denied for payment for personal gloves, and informed Chairman Thompson of that discussion regarding the rejection of the voucher.  The Sheriff had mentioned in the Policy Meeting the previous day that the Sheriff’s Office does not purchase personal gloves and instead purchases latex gloves that are made available as part of Officer safety equipment.  Commissioner Becker said he’d be willing to discuss the bill with the Sheriff at a later date.  Commissioners Hickerson and Thompson stated they have problems with the Elected Officials feeling the taxpayers are responsible for anything damaged during employment hours.  No motion was made to pay the bill.  The County Clerk was instructed to notify the Sheriff that they would be willing to discuss it at his next meeting with them on April 10^th.

 

Commissioner Becker reported on the monthly Planning Commission meeting and voiced his concerns that the Board is having problems making a quorum.  He also attended the Capital Revolving Committee meeting.  He also handed out preliminary survey maps of the Major property.

 

Commissioner Thompson met with Cameco, BLM, Strathmore and Natrona County Officials regarding Dry Creek Road and proposed route.  He also attended Sage Grouse Implementation meetings.

 

Building Superintendent J.R. Oakley informed the Board that he had received an e-mail from the Lander VFW Club requesting permission to hold a meeting on the Courtyard lawn in May at which time they wanted to be able to have a cooler of beer for the occasion.  The Commissioners stated they had no policy regarding alcohol on county property, however, the VFW members should contact the City of Lander for any permits required by the City since the location is within Lander City limits.

 

There being no further business, Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 4:35 p.m. and reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on April 10, 2012 for a Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

/s/         DOUGLAS L. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 

ATTEST

 

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD

STATE OF WYOMING         )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING

) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF FREMONT      )                                                                                                         March 20, 2012

 

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present:  Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson, Keja Whiteman, Dennis Christensen and Travis Becker.  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson was absent due to his attendance at a Sage Grouse Implementation Team meeting in Casper.   County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

 

Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 13, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept the regular bills for payment, with the exception of a voucher to Mazet Incorporated, Inc., pending clarification.  Motion carried unanimously.  County Clerk Julie Freese contacted the Sheriff’s Office for clarification on the reimbursement item and relayed the message to the Board.  Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept the voucher to Mazet Enterprises for gloves.  Voting against the motion:  Keja Whiteman, Travis Becker and Pat Hickerson.  Motion failed.  Sheriff Hornecker briefly joined the meeting to provide an explanation of the reimbursement charge as well.  Later in the meeting, Chairman Hickerson asked for a motion to approve the voucher, to which none was forthcoming.

 

Name	Department Name	Description	Total Cost
Acoustic Visions	District Court	Equipment/Repair/Replacement	$408.00
Albright, Harold	Search & Rescue	Reimburse Mileage	$526.70
Allen, Patrick C  MD/PC	County Coroner	Autopsy Fees	$840.00
American Professional Agency, Inc	CAST	Liability Insurance	$267.00
Applegate, John	County Sheriff	Reimburse Expenses	$91.28
Awhonn Wyoming Section	Maternal Child Health	Registration	$300.00
B I, Inc	Jail	Monthly Charges	$84.00
Bailey Enterprises, Inc	County Sheriff	Fuel,Parts & Services	$57.58
Baseline Equipment Company	Jail	Safety Devices	$1,078.80
Battery Station, LLC	County Sheriff	Batteries	$114.45
Big Horn Water	County Assessor	Water	$45.75
Bloedorn Lumber-Lander	Ambulance	Materials/Supplies/Equipment	$15.03
Bob Barker Company, Inc	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$246.43
Bound Tree Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies	$266.00
Breadboard, The	County Sheriff	Meals	$104.00
Bresnan Communications	District Court	Internet Service	$99.95
Capital Business Systems, Inc	Clerk of District Court	Supplies & Maintenance Contract	$22.95
CDW Government, Inc	County Sheriff	Equipment & Supplies	$2,186.62
CenturyLink	Segregated	Telephone Account	$11,555.27
Clifford,Gregory P. MD PC	Jail	Inmate Medical	$1,730.00
Cronk, James	County Sheriff	Expense Reimbursement	$42.00
Dale, Delbert	Jail	Reim. Mileage,Ammo,Duffle Bags	$18.48
Dealers Electrical Supply	Co Buildings – Jail	Supplies	$5.52
Dell Marketing, L.P.	Co Sheriff/Computer Svcs	Computer Equipment,Supplies	$10,028.98
Division of Criminal Investigation	County Coroner	Background Check	$39.00
Dubbe Moulder Architects PC	Carnegie Remodel	Carnegie Remodel Contract	$4,784.61
Election Systems & Software, Inc	County Elections	Voting Machines & Supplies	$200.66
Federal Express Corp	County Sheriff	Shipping Fees	$86.48
Filemaker, Inc	Youth Svcs/Juvenile Treatment Ct	Filemaker Pro10-8	$2,134.50
Food Services of America	Jail	Prisoner Board	$20,040.04
Fremont County Detention	Jail	Inmate Trust Drawer #4	$121.20
Fremont Motors – Lander	Capital Revolving Fund	Vehicle	$87,806.64
Fremont Orthopaedic Assoc	Jail	Inmate Medical	$365.00
Galls, An Aramark Co	Ambulance	Uniform Supplies	$33.92
Globalstar USA	Search & Rescue	Satellite Phone Service	$56.83
Grainger	Co Buildings/Library Energy Retrofit	Materials/Supplies	$9,542.84
Hilyard, Shannon	County Attorney	Reim Expenses	$168.00
Holiday Inn-Riverton	County Coroner	Travel Expenses	$154.00
Information Systems Consult, Inc	County Sheriff	Equipment	$731.86
K-Mart 4837	Ambulance	Supplies	$43.54
KONE, Inc	Co Buildings	Elevator Maintenance	$1,022.43
Lander Valley Medical Center	Jail	Inmate Medical	$8,423.04
Lander’s Main St Car Wash LLC	County Sheriff	Wash Time	$12.52
Lazer It!	Jail	Uniforms	$82.95
Linton’s Big R Store	County Sheriff	Uniform Supplies	$274.92
Lyles, Jesse	Jail	Reim. Mileage	$85.68
McDonald’s of Lander	Search & Rescue	Meals	$54.30
Medoff, Leonard B, Ph. D.	County Sheriff	Psychological Testing	$225.00
Mountain Dental PC	Jail	Inmate Medical	$958.00
Mr D’s Food Center, Inc	Jail	Supplies	$525.68
National Food Group, Inc	Jail	Inmate Board	$2,461.37
Navarre-Hiser, Dana	Dispatch Center	Travel Expenses	$62.16
Ninth Judicial District Court	County Attorney	Reimburse Copy Fees	$23.00
NMS Laboratories	County Coroner	Toxicology Services	$1,568.00
Noble Medical, Inc	County Sheriff	Drug Testing Supplies	$400.00
Office Shop, The	Youth Svcs/Transportation	Supplies	$166.05
Palace Pharmacy	Jail	Inmate Rx’s	$11,085.91
Pamida #178 LLC	Co Sheriff/Transportation	Supplies	$48.94
Popo Agie Women’s Clinic	Jail	Inmate Medical	$1,088.00
Premier Vehicle Install., Inc.	Capital Revolving Fund	Decals	$325.00
Quill Corporation	County Attorney	Computer/Office Supplies	$89.03
Ralston Group LLC	Search & Rescue	Meals	$126.00
Reed’s Moghaun Office Supply	Co Clerk/Co Sheriff	Office Supplies	$168.52
Reynolds,Terry L.	Jail	Inmate Uniform Repair	$59.96
Riverton Ranger, Inc	Co Elections/Support Services	Advertising,Subscriptions	$4,876.21
Skaggs Companies, Inc	County Sheriff	Uniforms/Supplies	$2,135.15
Sky Aviation Corp	Search & Rescue	Search & Rescue	$3,960.00
Snider, Yvonne	VOCA Grant – Sheriff	Reim. Mileage & Expenses	$171.78
Stitches Embroidery	County Sheriff	Embroidering	$170.00
Stroupe Pest Control, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Pest Control	$95.00
Sunny Communications, Inc	Homeland Security Public Svce	Radios	$2,539.20
Swanson Services Corporation	Jail	Inmate Supplies	$790.00
Swisher Hygiene	Jail	Inmate Laundry	$438.07
Taylor Creek Exxon	Co Sheriff/Ambulance	Car Wash	$15.00
Tiger Direct, Inc	County Sheriff	Computer Supplies	$41.50
Tyler Technologies, Inc	County Clerk	Labels	$332.00
Ultramax	County Sheriff	Ammunition	$7,008.00
Uplift	CAST	Facilitator Fees	$1,677.50
Verizon Wireless	Juvenile Treatment Court	Cellphone Provider	$243.23
WACERS	Transportation	Dues	$100.00
Walker, Danny	County Coroner	Travel Expenses	$185.64
West Payment Center	Co Attorney/District Court	Subscriptions	$2,546.06
Western Printing, Inc	County Sheriff	Printed Supplies	$992.72
Whiteman, Keja	County Commission	Mileage/Meals	$57.96
Wind River Anesthesia Consult	Jail	Inmate Medical	$1,296.00
Wind River Vet Service	County Sheriff	Dog Boarding	$190.00
Woodworkers Supply, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials	$93.35
Workwise	Co Sheriff/Ambulance	Drug Testing	$661.00
Wyoming Dept of Transportation	Country Acres Road	Local Share/Expenditure	$167.05
Wyoming Counseling Service, PC	Juvenile Treatment Court	Victim Services	$150.00
Ziegler,Amy	County Coroner	Reimburse Expenses	$201.60
		Total Bills Presented	$216,914.39

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to accept a voucher from EMBS in the amount of $310,395.34 for health insurance claims.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept a voucher from Fremont Counseling Service in the amount of $2,520 for Title 25 patients.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The following items in the Signature File were reviewed:  1) Record of Proceedings.   Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve a Lease between Fremont County, Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Transportation for a telecommunications site at the Lander Landfill.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Popo Agie Conservation District Supervisor Jeri Trebelcock was joined by Board Chairman Steve Dutcher to review required funding for the Popo Agie Flood Section 22 Study.  Mr. Dutcher reviewed a schedule layout of the project for the Board’s review.  Following a recent meeting that Trebelcock had coordinated, the City of Lander agreed to match $25,000 along with the District’s match of $10,000, with the County being requested to match $25,000.  They reiterated that if both Federal funding and ability to transition this study into the Section 205 Flood Risk Management authority may be done, if warranted.  Following discussion on the match amount required, Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to authorize a match of $18,100 out of the contractual line item for Fremont County’s match. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton was joined by James Gores and Associates engineer Ed Steele who provided an update on the Burma Road Reconstruction Project- Phase I.  The Board had earlier agreed to the substantial completion date of December 9, 2011, which is 35 calendar days beyond the contract days in the agreement between the County and contractor.  Engineer Knoepke had submitted a letter which stated the full amount of liquidated damages would be enforced from November 5, 2011 to November 15, 2011 and between November 15, 2011 and December 9, 2011, liquidated damages would be enforced in the amount of time the engineer and the County had expended, for a total of $41,012.05.  The Certificate of Substantial Completion was presented for signature.  The remaining work is as follows: hydraulic seeding, chip seal, final paint striping, fencing, and items on the preliminary punch list.  Steele stated any liquidated damages assessed by the County would be taken from the final payment.  Steele then presented High Country Construction’s Change Order No. 4 for an additional $133,474.16 for additional work (temporary striping, reflective barriers, drain, rip rap, paving overruns, etc.).  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve Change Order No. 4 as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dave Pendleton distributed a proposed Service Agreement with Inberg-Miller Engineers as consulting engineer on the Eight Mile Road Rehabilitation Project – Phase I, which received 50% funding ($952,000) from WYDOT, $400,000 grant from SLIB with the remaining $652,000 funding from the county’s road construction fund (CRF).  The project will consist of constructing an asphalt pavement overlay of four miles of Eight Mile Road from the Pilot Canal Bridge north to South Irishman Road.  The proposed engineer’s contract will include design, bidding and construction services to complete the project, with a cost not to exceed $81,900.  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Service Agreement with Inberg-Miller Engineers.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A WYDOT Towing Policy was discussed by Dave Pendleton, for possible modification and adoption by Fremont County.  Discussion was held on numerous scenarios and it was determined that Pendleton would work with the County Attorney’s Office to develop a form for citizens to sign to indemnify the County of any liability if County vehicles or equipment were used to provide emergency assistance to the public.    In other business, Commissioner Christensen asked if there was a County policy limiting heavy loads from using certain County roads during certain road conditions, and more specifically, spring thaw.

 

County Clerk Julie Freese and Financial Assistant Mike Stalder discussed Forest Service Secure Rural Schools funding for Title III – County Projects.  Funds shall be used for any of the following:  1) carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program; 2) reimburse the county for search and rescue and other emergency service, including firefighting, performed on Federal land; and 3) develop community wildfire protection plans.  The County needs to designate eligible projects for the funding and then provide a 45 day public comment period.  Stalder presented a spreadsheet indicating there is $126,739 available for use after obligations.  Previous funding has been used for Search and Rescue and Firewise Educational projects with Northwest Management.   Freese will send a memo to all departments seeking possible projects that could be funded with the Title III monies and the Board will make a final determination during their April 9^th meeting in order to advertise for the 45 day comment period.

 

Ambulance Director Lauri Wempen and Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Glen Steers reviewed the Ambulance Department budget for the replacement of two ambulances, for which she was successful in obtaining a SLIB grant for $63,500 to offset the purchase costs with the balance to be funded by the Ambulance Enterprise Fund.  Wempen stated they have determined remounts on new Chevy Diesel Chasses to be the best option.  This process is to remove the existing boxes from the old chassis and remount onto a new chassis, and prior to the remounting, the box will be refurbished to appear like new.  In addition, the box will have the upgrade LED lighting that reduces pull on the alternator, along with new flooring, reupholstered, etc.  New purchases would be $125,700 versus a remount cost of $89,917, for a savings of $35,783 per unit.  Their fleet management plan has been to facilitate the option of remounting versus full purchases, with this being the first opportunity to take advantage of the planning.  Remount is expected to take 120 days.  Fremont Motors submitted a bid of $37,365/unit with a delivery of September or October.  The Osage bid of $37,800/unit has a schedule of 30 days delivery, with anticipated remount completion in July.  Wempen stated that with increased demand for standby events (sports, rodeos, etc.) she would recommend the Board accept the Osage bid and further expressed concern that the refurbishing will necessitate two units being out of service at the same time.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept the bid from Osage for two chassis.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Commissioner Becker relayed information he had received regarding a new service in the community offering life flights.  Ambulance Director Lauri Wempen volunteered to facilitate a meeting with the private entities and county agencies to develop policies and procedures.

 

Commissioner Becker provided an update on the meeting he and Commissioner Whiteman attended regarding the structure of the Fremont County Family Planning program, listing the Commission at the head.  Other counties have offered to share medications and supplies until the program is up and running.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve a Memorandum of Agreement for Title X Family Planning Programs between the Wyoming Health Council and Fremont County Family Planning and a Contract with Wyoming Health Council and Fremont County Public Health.  Voting against the motion: Pat Hickerson.  Motion carried.

 

Commissioner Christensen attended the County Commissioner Redistricting Meeting held in Dubois and reported an excellent turn out.  That community suggested Town Meetings with County Elected Officials.    He attended the Brunton Open House for the company that is bringing compass manufacturing to Riverton that will provide over 50 jobs.  The Library Board and Director are reviewing the Carnegie Remodel bids, which both came in over budget.  The County Attorney’s Office is reviewing the bids and the project may be rebid.

 

Commissioner Hickerson attended a County Policy Committee meeting the previous day, along with Commissioner Whiteman. A number of issues were discussed.

 

Youth Services Director Chuck Kratz continued discussions from the previous meeting when County Attorney Varn and Sheriff Hornecker briefed the Board on the possibility of closing down the Juvenile Detention Center.  Present in the audience was Matt Myers, Brian Varn and Scott Harnsberger.  Kratz assured the Board the three of them are all working together on this issue and his support of transitioning from the adult detention center provided we meet our needs locally.  Kratz first brought the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative to the Board’s attention and listed moving juvenile detention out of the adult facility in his past five consecutive Budget messages, beginning in 2006-2007.  He stated it was imperative that in this process, we do not substitute one problem for another, but rather look to cost effective and comprehensive solutions.  Players need to come together to determine if existing facilities exist versus a new facility.

 

Executive Health Committee members Jim Massman, Margy Irvine and John Applegate reviewed the changes adopted by the Commissioners at their previous meeting and the impact of the changes to the plan itself and employee out of pocket expenses.  The Board had postponed making a decision regarding employee health plan contributions when the Committee recommended leaving the employee share at 15% for all coverage types.  Based on the approved increase in health benefit rates of 5.16%, this would increase employee monthly contributions for single from $106 to $111 and family from $280 to $294.  The Committee reviewed seven additional options for the Board’s consideration.  Following discussion on the previous changes that will affect employees, Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept the Committee’s recommendation to adopt Option #1 which is to leave the employee share at 15% for all coverage types.  Voting against the motion: Pat Hickerson.  Motion carried.  Commissioner Becker thanked the Committee and Cobecon for their time and assistance in providing this information for the Board’s review.

 

Commissioner Whiteman reviewed proposed changes to the Emergency Management Policy with the addition of the following “it is the concurrence of Fremont County Commissioners that by updating this policy county agencies will, to the best of their ability with resources and personnel available, work with other departments in county government in support of, or during, an emergency or disaster situation….”  It also has an inclusion that “All Fremont County Employees will become National Incident Management (NIMS) compliant.  This requires taking and passing Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 700.”  Whiteman stated it was her understating the training is necessary in order to be grant compliant and eligible for reimbursement.  Due to numerous questions regarding the training requirements, the Board stated they would like to have Emergency Management Coordinator Kathi Metzler and Public Health Nurse Terry Wilson present at a meeting to discuss this requirement.

 

Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to adjourn into Executive Session with Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough and Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton regarding personnel.  Also included were Deputy County Clerk Margy Irvine and Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Glen Steers.  Following that session, Irvine left the Executive Session and the topic turned to litigation.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to return to Regular Session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The Emergency Medical Services Medical Director Job Description was presented for approval, following amendments requested by the Board several weeks ago, to state the Medical Director is in charge of obtaining and paying for his/her own medical malpractice insurance.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the Medical Director Job Description.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A Work Session was held with County Clerk Julie Freese, Deputy Margy Irvine and Assessor GIS Technician Chip Williams to review the three plans for County Commissioner redistricting.  Plan A is the Voting Rights Act plan, the lines the County Clerk proposed during the lawsuit with adjustments for the 2010 census; Plan B is the CY12 plan, with lines based on the current legislative district lines; and Plan C is the current Commissioner Districts with some clean up done to the lines.  Freese reviewed the Redistricting Public Meetings held at Crowheart, Riverton, Lander, Shoshoni, Wyoming Indian High School and Dubois, with poor turnout at all but Dubois.  She distributed the handout that was available at these hearing outlining the process and further submitted comments from Dubois residents, following that public meeting.  Following discussion on the plans, the Commissioners narrowed the three maps down to two, which were a compilation of all three maps plus some new changes, and expect to make a final decision during their April 3^rd meeting.  The two maps are available for review at the County’s website (www.fremontcountywy.org).

 

Commissioner Hickerson stated there is still controversy over critical wildlife maps as related to the Shoshone Forest Plan Revision.

 

Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton briefly joined the meeting to inform the Board of the necessity to place an order for the bridge for the Diversion Dam bridge replacement project from Big R Manufacturing by April 3^rd so that the beams can be rolled at the steel plant.  The modular bridge will be 118’ x 24’.  The quotation is $339,882.00, it will take four to six weeks to prepare shop drawings, the beams are currently scheduled to be mill rolled during the week of April 8^th and fabrication and delivery is nine to 11 weeks after the anticipated mill rolling date.  Pendleton stated he has funding within the Road Construction Fund and a budget for the project has already been established and approved by the Commission.  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the order of the modular bridge for replacement of the Diversion Dam Road Bridge (east end bridge).  Motion carried unanimously.  In closing, Pendleton stated once the design has been completed and reviewed by WYDOT, the project will be let for bids.  It is anticipated that a contractor will prepare the much of the site prior to the bridge arriving.  The new bridge will be constructed adjacent to the existing bridge so the existing bridge will continue to be used while the new one is under construction.  He does not expect a long road closure to switch over to the new bridge once it is completed, possibly a few hours at the most.

 

Commissioner Hickerson will respond to the Coroner regarding the Commissioners requirement of graphics on all county owned vehicles.

 

There being no further business, Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 4:45 p.m. and reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on April 3, 2012 for a Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

/s/         PAT HICKERSON, VICE-CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

ATTEST

 

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD

STATE OF WYOMING        )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING

) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF FREMONT     )                                                                                                         March 13, 2012

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present:  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson, Keja Whiteman, Dennis Christensen and Travis Becker.  County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

Dennis Christensen moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve the Agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 6, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.

Dennis Christensen moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to accept the regular bills for payment.  Motion carried unanimously.

Name	Department Name	Description	Total Cost
Aamold,Sarah	VOCA Grant – Attorney	Reimburse Expenses	$63.00
Ace Hardware-Lander	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Materials/Supplies/Equipment	$247.83
Ace Hardware-Riverton	Co Buildings – Admin	Supplies/Materials	$9.19
ACE Inc	Library Energy Retrofit	Engineers Fee	$1,435.00
American Society of Civil Engineers	Transportation	Membership Dues	$225.00
Amerigas Propane LP	Co Buildings – Admin	Propane	$2,045.25
Big Horn Water	Segregated	Water	$213.25
Bresnan Communications	CAST	Internet Service	$59.95
Business Mailing Solutions, Inc	Support Services	Ink Cartridge	$197.90
Capital Business Systems, Inc	Segregated	Supplies & Maintenance Contract	$454.36
Carquest Auto Parts	Vehicle Mtce/Ambulance	Parts & Supplies	$2,128.93
Coporate Benefits Consortium	Health Benefit Plan	Insurance Services	$3,410.00
Crum Electric Co Inc	Library Energy Retrofit	Supplies	$1,289.76
Davis Funeral Home	Health & Welfare	Indigent Funeral	$1,800.00
Dowie, Ed PAC	Jail	Inmate Medical	$2,437.50
DOWL LLC	Transportation	Big Wind River Crossing Feasability Study	$11,282.51
Dubois Frontier, The	County Elections	Advertising	$58.10
Dubois Hardware Co	Ambulance	Supplies	$4.69
Eagle Uniform & Supply Co	Vehicle Maintenance	Laundry/Embroidery	$398.42
Edwards Communications	County Elections	Advertising	$220.96
Fastenal Company	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts	$106.19
Federal Express Corp	County Attorney	Shipping Fees	$24.92
First Interstate Bank	Segregated	Credit Card Expenses	$3,269.35
Fleetpride Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts/Equipment	$2,129.95
Fremont Broadcasting	County Elections	Advertising	$150.00
Fremont Chevrolet GMC	Vehicle Mtce/Capital Rev Fund	Repairs/Parts	$2,396.46
Fremont Motor Riverton Inc	Vehicle Mtce/Ambulance	Parts/Repairs	$3,286.33
Fremont Motors – Lander	Ambulance/Capital Rev Fund	Parts/Supplies	$1,346.69
Grainger	Library Energy Retrofit	Materials/Supplies	$1,028.96
Gunner’s Automotive Center	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts/Materials	$362.51
Hammer Electronics	County Attorney	Computer Cable	$32.97
Hasco Industrial Supply	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts & Supplies	$673.19
Holiday Inn Express Lander	Transportation	Lodging	$77.00
Holiday Inn-Sheridan	Transportation	Travel Expenses	$234.00
Honnen Equipment	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts	$649.64
Iworq Systems, Inc.	Transportation	Management Service	$5,400.00
Jack’s Truck & Equipment	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts	$386.59
Jacobson, Matt	Youth Services	Reimbursement	$68.04
James Gores & Associates, P.C.	Burma Road Phase 1	Engineering Services	$7,986.10
John Deere Financial	Transportation/Vehicle Mtce	Materials/Supplies	$104.11
K-Mart 4837	Ambulance	Supplies	$54.31
Kroger-Smith Customer Charges	Agriculture Dept	Services	$115.30
Lander’s Main St Car Wash LLC	Vehicle Maintenance	Wash Time	$24.00
Lawson Products, Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts & Supplies	$1,582.31
Lloyd Nielson, Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts & Supplies	$718.84
Local Government Liability Pool	Transportation	Settlement	$4,041.02
Martin, Terrance R, P.C.	Health & Welfare	Professional Services	$5,000.00
Miller, Margaret	District Court	Court Appointments	$1,432.50
Moore Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies	$1,572.86
Mountain Drivetrain	Ambulance	Vehicle Repairs	$297.76
Mr. D’s Food Center Inc	Co Attorney/Juvenile Trtmt Ct	Supplies	$90.18
NAPA Auto Parts-Lander	Segregated	Parts & Supplies	$920.45
NAPA Auto Parts-Riverton	Segregated	Parts & Supplies	$2,599.74
National Business Systems Inc	County Treasurer	Postage	$1,400.00
Ninth Judicial District Court	Juvenile Treatment Court	Reimburse Fees	$950.00
NORCO Inc	Segregated	Rentals,Oxygen,Supplies	$1,622.29
Office Shop, The	County Attorney	Supplies	$522.72
Olson’s Auto Body & Towing	Vehicle Maintenance	Towing	$375.00
Pavillion, Town of	Co Buildings – Admin	Water	$61.00
Perry’s Truck & Diesel Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts & Supplies	$18.35
Quill Corporation	County Attorney	Computer/Office Supplies	$207.96
Ratigan, Daniel, M.D.	Jail	P.A. Supervisor Contract	$3,240.00
Red Canyon Auto Parts LLC	Segregated	Parts	$850.14
Ridgley, Tammy	Juvenile Treatment Court	Reimburse Expenses	$20.41
Riverton Ranger, Inc	Agriculture Dept	Advertising, Subscriptions	$65.00
Riverton Tire & Oil Co, Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Tires,Parts,Supplies,Services	$26,332.45
Rocky Mountain Boilers, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Services	$925.00
Rocky Mountain Power	Segregated	Utilities	$13,425.59
Scott’s Welding & Fabrication	Vehicle Maintenance	Materials	$1,018.04
Shirts & More, Inc	Vehicle Mtce/Capital Rev Fund	Signs	$386.00
T-Y Excavation, Inc	Transportation	Dubois Road Maintenance	$17,130.00
University of Wyoming	Agriculture Dept	Contract Salary	$7,335.24
V-1 Propane	Ambulance	Propane,Fuel	$471.50
Valley Lumber & Supply Co, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Supplies	$164.00
WCS Telecom	Segregated	Phone Service	$1,532.38
Western Printing, Inc	Segregated	Printed Supplies	$329.50
Western Truck	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts	$612.30
Wilkerson, James A, IV, MD PC	County Coroner	Autopsy	$4,310.00
Workwise	Transportation/Vehicle Mtce	Random Drug Testing	$441.00
Wyoming Dept of Transportation	Segregated	Plates/Fuel	$4,496.81
Wyoming Fire Academy	Co Clerk/Co Treasurer	Training	$260.00
Wyoming Machinery Co	Transportation/Vehicle Mtce	Parts,Supplies & Services	$10,653.50
Wyoming Waste Systems	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Trash Removal	$2,389.32
		Total Bills Presented	$177,689.37

Dennis Christensen moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept a voucher from EBMS for health insurance claims in the amount of $85,802.46.  Motion carried unanimously.

The following items in the Signature File were reviewed: 1) Abatement Summary cover sheet; 2) letter to Public Service Commission regarding proposed rate increase; and 3) Record of Proceedings.  Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve a Reimbursement Request from a Fremont County Historic Preservation Commission representative to the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office for her attendance at the Denver, Colorado conference “Saving Places 2012: The Power of Heritage and Place”.  Motion carried unanimously.

A request from Fremont County Juvenile Treatment Court Director Lora Davidson for a temporary credit card limit increase from $1,500 to $5,000 from March until July was reviewed.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the temporary increase as requested for program related conference travel.  Motion carried unanimously.

The Board reviewed a Guardians ad Litem and CHINS and Delinquency Proceeding proposed policy change.  Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough was present in the audience and stated she is in the process of getting feedback from the Courts prior to making a recommendation to the Board.

Vice-Chairman Hickerson reviewed information from Warm Springs Lookout homeowners regarding their request to vacate two right-of-way easements in that area.  He will work with the County Attorney’s Office to research the matter.

The Commission reviewed a District Court Initial Pretrial Order regarding Belinda Igo vs. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County et al, (which included Fremont County).  Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough was present in the audience and informed the Board that the Local Government Liability Pool attorney, Richard Rideout, had submitted an answer “generally denying Plaintiff’s allegations” based on 12 reasons.  She further stated their belief the County would be released from the lawsuit.

Sheriff Skip Hornecker presented his monthly update.  February Detention statistic had a daily average of 147 in house, 163 total and 0 housed out of County, compared to one year ago of 152 in house, 175 total and 9 housed out of County.  Of the total 172 inmates as of March 12, 2012, 60 are sentenced (54 in house and 6 in treatment).  There were 248 intakes recorded in February.  Sheriff Hornecker was happy to report there is only one open certified position vacancy.  Two deputies graduated from their Detention Basic one week ago, with Deputy Halsmer recognized at the graduation ceremony for his outstanding firearms proficiency.  A Fremont County Juvenile Detention Center report for February was presented for review, stating seven new juvenile bookings in February, with eight total juveniles held.  Revenue billed for these juveniles was $4,875, the cost to detain in another facility $6,375 and transportation costs $756, for a total savings of $12,006 if Fremont County did not have a juvenile justice act compliant, and state certified juvenile detention center.

Patrol/Enforcement staff has been very busy with criminal investigations the past month, more specifically the double homicide/arson case in Hudson.

The Communications Division has one vacancy.  The Department will be hosting a 24 hour Emergency Medical Dispatch class the end of March for which the training provides callers pre-arrival instructions for Ambulance calls.  Two dispatchers will be attending the required Basic program at the Academy.  Lander, Riverton and Wind River Police Departments have migrated their primary communications over to WyoLink, and he reviewed the Fremont County agencies using the system as their primary radio communications center.  He further stated Fremont County does not dispatch for Riverton Police Department and Riverton Fire Department.  Battery replacement of the solar transmitter on Black Mountain has been completed.  Sheriff Hornecker presented a report entitled “Wage comparison report for Dispatchers and Dispatch Supervisors” for the Commissioner’s information, as a follow up to previous discussions regarding recommended salary adjustments for this Division.

County Attorney Brian Varn joined Sheriff Hornecker to discuss juvenile detention issues.  Present in the audience were Chuck Kratz, Matt Myers, Rebecca Alexander, Scott Harnsberger and James Whiting.  Varn stated an additional County Attorney, specifically for Juvenile cases, was approved in the current budget, and even before that position was approved, they have begun to look at a reorganization process for juveniles, from an arbitrary point of entry (circuit court, DFS, group homes, youth services, tribal services, District Court, County Attorney’s Office and Jail) to a single point of entry.  He stated his preference to move towards a reorganization process to start all juveniles with the following succession:  Youth Services, County Attorney, Circuit Court, then on to either DFS, Jail, Group Homes, Tribal Services, or if none of these are deemed appropriate, District Court.  Guiding principles would be: Presume diversion, documented decisions at lower level, bring services to bear for kids in need, incentivize, cut down use of jail, reduce probationary periods and redefine success.  He further reviewed another reorganization method for discussion purposes.  He discussed the reasoning for not using jail for a non-violent crime, instead using group homes.  He suggested a better way and discussed the following statistics:  289 minors in Jail in 2011 with an average of two to three at a single time, housed in the 25 bed facility.  As this pod cannot be used for adults, the County has spent $400,000 housing adults outside of the County.  He stated there has to be a better way to supervise juvenile offenders, and wants to begin with education and discussed several scenarios.  He stated that these county assets are already in place, it would be a reorganization of those assets with cooperative agreements to focus on the youth.  He estimated the reorganization would see a 75% reduction in District Court cases, which is a long and slow process, and that only the appropriate cases proceed to District Court.  Other avenues in lieu of District Court promote success and earlier release from the programs.  Attorney Varn reviewed Alternatives to Detention Process and Procedures and stated his intent was to plant the seed of thought for the Commissioners.  Sheriff Hornecker stated the possibility of closing the Juvenile Detention Center is appealing to him as deputies have to operate under separate policy and procedures (staffing, meals, etc.) for adults and juveniles.  He further stated that without major bricks and mortar adjustments, the facility has not, and will not, meet audit requirements.   He estimated it would take at least 30 days to shut down the juvenile portion of the jail and the Board stated they would prefer to wait until the end of the fiscal year, if the reorganization process was approved.  In closing, Varn stated both Circuit Court and District Court Judges are in agreement with the reorganization structure discussed today.  Commissioner Whiteman reminded the Board she had offered to host a Stakeholders Meeting in the near future.

The Board had invited Hudson’s Funeral Home Director Dalton Sanders and Davis Funeral Home Director Bob Davis, along with Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough and County Coroner Ed McAuslan, to discuss the current County Policy for indigent burials.  The issue at hand is who determines if an individual is indigent, based on McAuslan’s recent letter stating “the determination of indigent status is not a statutory obligation for the Coroner.  At this time, I will no longer accept the responsibility of making the indigent determination.  All indigent requests will be referred to the Fremont County Commissioners.”  McAuslan’s letter referenced several incidents leading him to deny making indigent determination, in which the Commissioners questioned whether an individual was indigent, and in one case, requiring funding over the amount allocated by the County of $1,800 for an indigent burial from the Coroner’s budget.  Discussion was held regarding the difference between an indigent and an unclaimed body and McAuslan stated policy prohibits his Office from being involved in any anticipated death (i.e., hospice home, hospital).   The Directors discussed their minimum costs for cremation and burial.  Claims against estates was discussed to recoup losses incurred by the funeral homes or the County, if deemed indigent, however, the process for this was not determined.  Darrough discussed the County Attorney’s opinion that a policy needs to be in place for McAuslan to inventory a decedent’s property to give that office protection.  County Clerk Julie Freese had also surveyed other Counties to see who determines indigency, with some of them reporting the funeral homes make that determination, as well as determining if the deceased received state assistance (POWER, SSI, Medicaid), and if they are eligible, the County is not liable for any payment.  As these payments are less than the cost of cremation or burial, the funeral homes take a loss.  Discussion on who and how to make claims against a decedent’s estate was held.   Chairman Thompson stated the current Policy would be reviewed and amended to solidify indigency determinations and then discussed with the Funeral Home Directors.  In closing, McAuslan stated the Veteran’s Indigent Burial Policy should also be revised.

Commissioner Becker reviewed a draft of Resolution 2012-06.  Present was Riverton Mayor Ron Warpness, FCAG representative Kent Cook and County Treasurer Scott Harnsberger.  Following discussion to change “optional” to “general purpose” and to request all municipalities use the same wording regarding infrastructure projects, Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-06.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 2012-06

A RESOLUTION TO PLACE THE GENERAL PURPOSE ONE PERCENT (1%) SALES AND USE TAX QUESTION ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

WHEREAS, W.S. Title 39 Chapters 15 and 16 allow for a general purpose local excise tax of up to 1% if approved by the electorate; and

WHEREAS, the proposition to impose an excise tax shall be at the expense of the county and be submitted to the electors of the county upon the receipt by the board of county commissioners of a petition requesting the election signed by at least five percent (5%) of the electors of the county or of a resolution approving the proposition from the governing bodies of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the incorporated municipalities within the county; and

WHEREAS, each incorporated municipality in Fremont County has passed a resolution, the purpose of which is for infrastructure projects related to streets, roads, bridges, water and sewer utilities; and

WHEREAS, if the tax proposed is approved after July 1, 1989, the same proposition shall be submitted at every other subsequent general election until the proposition is defeated.  However in those counties where the tax is not in effect, the county commissioners with the concurrence of the governing bodies of two-thirds (2/3) of the municipalities may establish the initial term of the tax at two (2) years.  If the term of the tax is limited to two (2) years, the term of the tax shall be stated in the proposition submitted to the voters.  If approved, the proposition shall be submitted at the next general election and at every other subsequent general election thereafter until the proposition is defeated; and

WHEREAS, if the proposition is approved by the qualified electors, the board of county commissioners shall by ordinance impose an excise tax upon retail sales of tangible personal property, admissions and services; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by the passage of this resolution, the Fremont County Commissioners direct the general purpose one percent (1%) sales and use tax question be placed on the 2012 General Election ballot, which shall be proposed as follows:

GENERAL PURPOSE ONE PERCENT (1%) SALES AND USE TAX PROPOSITION

“Shall the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Fremont, State of Wyoming, be authorized to impose a general purpose excise tax of 1% upon retail sales of tangible personal property, admissions and services made within the county, the purpose of which is for infrastructure projects related to streets, roads, bridges, water and sewer utilities.  If passed, the tax would be in place for a four-year (4) term and resubmitted to voters at the next General Election. ”

FOR THE COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX                 ___________

AGAINST THE COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX                      ___________

AND MAY IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED, that the proposed tax be initially imposed for a four-year (4) term and if passed, be re-submitted to the electors at every other subsequent general election thereafter until the proposition is defeated.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners, Fremont County, Wyoming, this 13^th day of March, 2012.

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/s/            Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman                    Aye

/s/            Pat Hickerson, Vice-Chairman                         Aye

/s/            Keja Whiteman                                                   Aye

/s/            Dennis Christensen                                              Aye

/s/            Travis Becker                                                       Aye

ATTEST:

/s/            Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

Cobecon representatives Rob Henderson and Dianna Madvig reviewed the analysis performed for the Fremont County Health Plan Document.  Also present were Executive Health Committee members Jim Massman and Margy Irvine at the table, and members Kristi Green, Judy Legerski and John Applegate in the audience, along with Jodi Darrough, Tara Berg, Angie Wilson, Kate Meredith, Nancy Weber and Scott Harnsberger.  Henderson stated that they used proprietary data mining and analytics software to load claim history from benefit year 2011 to identify high cost areas of the County’s plan and to estimate cost savings generated by various plan design changes.  They reviewed the cost drivers as follows: underperforming provider discounts, high emergency room cost and utilization, underutilization of Wellness and routine laboratory benefits, deferred care due to provider access and member cost share for routine visits and high number of individuals meeting deductibles.  They further reviewed a Plan Analysis for the current plan and three additional options for discussion purposes.  Based on their findings, the Health Insurance Committee reviewed their recommendations.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to remain with EBMS for the Third Party Administrator of the County’s Health Benefit Plan.  Motion carried unanimously.  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to change prescription benefit manager from Caremark to Partners Rx, effective July 1, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.  This change will see an estimated savings of $36,000.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to change the current $100 emergency room deductible to $250 emergency room co-pay, with an effective date of July 1, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.   This change is estimated to result in a savings of $23,000.  Keja Whiteman moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to offer a TelaDoc service with a $10 co-pay, with an effective date of July 1, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.   This has an estimated savings of $25,000.  The Committee recommended in network charges leave the deductibles at $800/single and $1,600/family and increase family maximum out of packet from $5,000 to $7,500.  For out of network charges, they recommended to increase deductibles to $1,600/single and $3,200/family and maximum out of pocket to $10,000/single and $15,000/family.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the recommended changes for in network charges and out of network charges, effective January 1, 2013.  Motion carried unanimously.  This will result in an approximate savings of $200,000/year.  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to increase health benefit rates by 5.16% from $712/single and $1,875/family to $749/single and $1,972/family.  Voting against the motion: Pat Hickerson and Doug Thompson.  Travis Becker moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to make the increased rate effective July 1, 2012.  Voting against the motion: Keja Whiteman and Doug Thompson.  Motion carried.  The Committee had recommended the employee contribution rates remain at 15% for all coverage types, so the employee contribution would increase from $106/single and $280/family to $111/single and $294/family.  Keja Whiteman moved, Travis Becker seconded, to accept the Committee’s recommendation to leave the employee contribution rates at 15%.  Voting against the motion: Dennis Christensen, Pat Hickerson and Doug Thompson.  Motion failed.  Dennis Christensen moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to leave single contribution rates at 15% and all other rates increase by 20%.  Voting against the motion: Keja Whiteman, Travis Becker and Doug Thompson.  Motion failed.  Chairman Thompson stated he would like a compilation of the changes that were approved, effective dates and their effects, whether there is a savings to the employee or just the Plan, financial benefits, and finally where the employees stand, prior to making a final decision on employee contribution rates.  In closing, Chairman Thompson expressed appreciation to the Cobecon representatives and Executive Health Committee for all the work to compile the informational presentation.

Commissioner Christensen reported on the monthly Fremont County Library Board meeting he attended in Dubois.  They have received bids for the Carnegie Remodel Project and are working at paring down the project to keep within budget.  He attended the Commissioner Redistricting meetings in both Shoshoni and Wyoming Indian High School, with only two and one individual attending respectively, in addition to County people.

Commissioner Whiteman asked for clarification on the status of the proposed land swap with the Riverton Depot and Fremont County Fair Board.  She stated Apex Surveying has an outstanding surveying bill of $3,200, which Chairman Thompson stated the Fair Board should pay.  He further suggested the Fair Board and Depot representatives meet to come up with a final plan of the trade and present to the Commissioners for review and approval.

Commissioner Hickerson reported on a meeting he attended with the City of Lander and Popo Agie Conservation District representatives regarding the Scope of Work for the Section 22 (Phase 2) Study Proposal.  The City and County have been requested to contribute $25,000 each and the District $10,000 for the required project match.  The Board requested Trebelcock attend the following meeting to discuss the match and associated costs.  He attended the monthly Solid Waste Disposal District Board meeting where they are reviewing new proposals for running the transfer stations.  They met with tribal representatives in a separate meeting to discuss the issue as well and ongoing discussion is taking place.  Commissioner Hickerson expressed concern with the delay in the alteration process of Bunker Road, as related to mediation and another subsequent meeting.  He stated his preference to set a public hearing date.  Deputy County Attorney Darrough suggested the Board wait until the second negotiation meeting, yet to be set, prior to scheduling a hearing.

Chairman Thompson will write several letters referencing BLM issues.

County Clerk Julie Freese stated the last Redistricting Public Meeting is scheduled for March 15^th at Dubois.  She reviewed a suggested timeline for finalizing the redistricting maps and distributed comments she has received thus far regarding map preference.  A work session is scheduled for the following meeting to give the Commissioners time to determine which map to select, which could be a combination of the three maps presented.  She needs to get the map finalized in a timely manner to allow candidates the opportunity to decide if they will run for office.  She also referenced a letter she has sent to those that recommended Plan D, stating that after discussion last with County Attorney Varn, there will not be a Plan D proposal.  He advised that anything proposed at this first time will likely be challenged and put the County back into court proceedings.

In other business, Julie Freese stated the Election Department participated in a mock election with second and third graders (over 100 students) who voted on their favorite book.  She stated there were mistakes made on only two of the ballots.  She and Treasurer Harnsberger will be attending week long training at the Riverton Fire Academy relating to federal and state emergency reporting requirements.

The Vehicle Maintenance Department had forwarded a memo from Coroner McAuslan stating he would not put graphics on his new vehicles.  As this is a requirement of County Vehicle Policy, Chairman Thompson will draft a letter to McAuslan stating County graphics are required on all County owned vehicles.

There being no further business, Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m. and reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on March 20, 2012 for a Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

/s/         DOUGLAS L. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ATTEST

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD

STATE OF WYOMING         )                                                                                           LANDER, WYOMING
) ss.                         OFFICE OF THE FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF FREMONT      )

March 6, 2012

The Board of Fremont County Commissioners met in Regular Session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present:  Chairman Douglas L. Thompson, Vice-Chairman Pat Hickerson, Keja Whiteman, Dennis Christensen and Travis Becker.  County Clerk and Clerk of the Board Julie A. Freese was present.

Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 28, 2012.  Commissioners Thompson and Christensen abstained due to their absence at said meeting.  Motion carried.

Dennis Christensen moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to accept the regular bills for payment with the addition of a voucher to Gall’s that had been pulled from the previous meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Discussion was held regarding the necessity of scheduling a Policy Committee meeting to discuss, among other issues, a uniform policy.

Vendor Name	Department Name	Invoice Description	Invoice Cost
Ace Hardware-Lander	Vehicle Maintenance	Supplies	$8.49
Airgas Intermountain, Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Supplies/Equipment	$1,608.24
American Family & Life Ins	Segregated	Insurance	$6,080.45
American Heritage Life Ins	Segregated	Insurance	$183.88
Apex Surveying, Inc	County Commission	Appointed Viewer	$495.56
Atlantic City F.C.U.	Segregated	Savings	$610.00
AXA Equitable Life Ins	Segregated	Insurance	$119.04
AXA Equitable Pedc	Segregated	Annuity	$850.00
B & T Fire Extinguishers Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Extinguisher Services	$21.75
Bank of the West	Investment Pool	Bank Charges	$266.81
Bear Paw Custom Embroidery	Ambulance	Uniform Embroidery	$170.37
Bill Jones Plumbing & Heating	Co Buildings – Jail	Supplies	$9.90
Billin, Aaron	Ambulance	Contractual Services	$500.00
Bill’s Quality Auto Glass	Vehicle Maintenance	Windshield Replacement	$512.92
Bloedorn Lumber-Lander	Co Buildings – Admin	Materials/Supplies/Equipment	$182.75
Bound Tree Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies/Uniforms	$597.79
Buffington, Pennie	Baldwin Creek Road	Reimburse Expenses	$10.65
Bull’s Service & Towing LLC	Vehicle Maintenance	Repairs/Services	$124.09
California State Disbursement	Payroll	Child Support	$250.00
Capital Business Systems, Inc	Segregated	Supplies & Maintenance Contract	$1,412.32
CD Signs & Supply	County Assessor	Signs & Supplies	$70.00
Central Radiator, Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Radiator Repairs	$305.00
CenturyLink	Agriculture Dept	Telephone Charges	$368.51
Child Support Services/ORS	Payroll	Child Support	$334.00
City Plumbing & Heating Inc	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts	$17.02
Clerk Of The Circuit Court (R)	Payroll	Deduction	$1,561.40
Clifford,Gregory P MD PC	Ambulance	Contractual Services	$500.00
Colonial Life & Accident Ins	Segregated	Insurance	$282.17
Communication Technologies Inc	Support Svcs/Capital Rev Fund	Maintenance Agreement,Repairs	$3,518.16
Crews, Jerry	County Commission	Appointed Appraiser	$636.99
Dell Marketing, L.P.	County Treasurer	Computer Equipment,Supplies	$1,500.00
Department of Employment	Co Admin	Workers Comp	$19,085.68
Dubois Frontier, The	County Assessor	Renew Subscription	$26.00
Dubois Telephone Exchange	Segregated	Telephone	$1,024.57
Eaton Sales & Service, LLC	Fuel Facility	Parts & Supplies	$1,975.00
EBMS	Co Admin	Health Insurance	$36,563.70
Fastenal Company	Co Buildings – Jail	Supplies	$243.08
First Interstate Bank	Segregated	Credit Card Expenses	$10,513.21
Fremont Counseling-Lander	Health & Welfare	Title 25	$4,080.00
Fremont County District Court	Payroll	Deduction/Child Support	$688.56
Fremont County Solid Waste	Co Buildings – Admin	Dump Fees	$9.80
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Witholding/FICA	$234,619.01
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Section 125 Benefits	$43,783.25
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Health Insurance	$250,398.55
Fremont County Treasurer	Co Admin	Health Insurance Claims	$636,827.91
Fremont Motors – Lander	Capital Revolving Fund	Vehicle	$22,925.30
Galic Disbursing Company	Segregated	Annuity	$750.00
Galls, An Aramark Co	Ambulance	Uniform Supplies	$10.04
Government Finance O.A.	Co Clerk/Co Treasurer	Dues & Subscriptions	$615.00
Grainger	Library Energy Retrofit	Materials/Supplies	$9,837.44
Harris, Cindy	Youth Services Grant	Contractual Services	$50.00
Healthsmart Benefit Solutions	Segregated	Insurance	$992.00
Hedgecock,L. Joanne MD PC	Health Nurse/Co Health Officer	County Health Officer	$1,500.00
Heil Electric LLC	Transportation/Co Buildings	Labor & Material	$1,460.00
High Plains Power, Inc	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Utilities	$1,159.14
Holiday Inn-Sheridan	Transportation	Travel Expenses	$257.40
Hubenka, Janice	Maternal Child Health	Reim. Mileage &/Or Expenses	$82.74
International Homicide	County Coroner	Dues	$50.00
Jack’s Truck & Equipment	Vehicle Maintenance	Parts	$4,542.35
Judd,Ivan	County Commission	Appointed Appraiser	$312.26
Knapp Supply & Equip Co	Co Buildings – Admin	Supplies	$85.22
Lander Journal	County Clerk	Subscription Renewal-Clerk	$39.95
Lander, City of	Co Buildings/Ambulance	Water & Sewer	$1,104.03
Martin, Terrance R, P.C.	Public Defender	Office Rent	$450.00
Media Works, Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Supplies	$22.99
Meridian Trust F.C.U.	Segregated	Savings	$523.15
Moore Medical, LLC	Ambulance	Medical Supplies	$1,107.70
Mr D’s Food Center Inc	Adult Drug Court	Supplies	$85.39
National Business Systems Inc	County Treasurer	Postage	$1,600.00
New York Life Insurance	Segregated	Insurance	$321.10
Norco, Inc	Co Buildings	Rentals/Oxygen	$3,941.03
Orchard Trust Company	Segregated	Wyoming Benefits	$6,931.22
Othemp	County Clerk	Subscription	$1,145.00
Plainsman Printing & Supply	Clerk of District Court	Printed Supplies	$4,557.70
Quill Corporation	Segregated	Computer/Office Supplies	$851.28
R T Communications	Segregated	Telephone Services	$568.84
Reed’s Moghaun Office Supply	Segregated	Office Supplies	$190.57
Robinson Sara R	Public Defender	Office Rent	$450.00
Selbys	Segregated	Maintenance & Supplies	$195.00
Sourcegas	Co Buildings – Admin	Utilities	$4,299.47
State of Wyoming	Public Defender	Office Rent	$1,650.00
Stroupe Pest Control. Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Pest Control	$75.00
Sweetwater Aire LLC	Co Buildings – Admin	Parts & Labor	$327.90
The Company, Inc	Transportation	Copies	$77.50
Tilton,Kathleen H	Public Defender	Office Rent	$450.00
Total Net Salaries	Segregated	Salaries	$775,772.29
Tweed’s Wholesale Co	Co Buildings – Admin	Supplies	$20.56
U.S. Dept of Education	Payroll	Deduction	$190.13
Union Telephone Company	Computer Services	Cellphone/Accessories	$689.78
Valley Lumber & Supply Co Inc	Co Buildings – Admin	Supplies	$19.08
Verizon Wireless	Segregated	Cellphone	$348.03
Waving At You.Com	Co Buildings – Admin	Flags	$83.00
Western Printing, Inc	County Commission	Printed Supplies	$78.00
Whiting Law, P.C.	District Court	Professional Services	$487.50
Wilkerson, James A, Iv, MD PC	County Coroner	Autopsy	$1,040.00
Wyoming SDU	Payroll	Child Support	$1,000.00
Wyoming Child Support Enforcement	Segregated	Child Support	$950.00
Wyoming G A L Program	Public Defender	Guardians Ad Litem Fees	$1,081.48
Wyoming Retirement System	Co Admin	Contributions	$142,335.99
Wyoming. Com	Segregated	Internet Services	$1,366.26
		Total Bills Presented	$2,264,002.39

Dennis Christensen moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to accept a voucher from EBMS in the amount of
$87,985.42 for health insurance claims.  Motion carried unanimously.

The following items in the Signature File were reviewed:  1) Refund check for Appraisers in the Private Road Application of  L-Heart Ranch certified to the Ninth Judicial District totaling $13,401.20; 2) Thank you letter to three Appraisers in the Bunker Road Alteration Process; 3) Public Official Bond for Commissioner Dennis Christensen; 4) letter to Fremont Counseling Service requesting additional information on Title 25 invoices submitted to the County; and 5) Record of Proceedings; Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division and Fremont County for Public Health Nursing Services.  Motion carried unanimously.  Pat Hickerson moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve an Extended Professional Service Agreement with the University of Wyoming for a contribution of $27,030.00 for an additional Extension Professional for the development of 4-H and other youth programming.  Motion carried unanimously.

A request from Ambulance Director Lauri Wempen to write off $2,653.55 for services to inmates incarcerated at the Fremont County Detention Facility was reviewed, as they could not find any other payor financially responsible for the services rendered.  Keja Whiteman moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to approve the Director’s request to write off the services.  Motion carried unanimously.

Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough stated their Office is reviewing the Wyoming Guardian Ad Litem Program changes and will report back with a recommendation.

Public Health Nurse Manager Julie Twist was joined by Wyoming Health Council Executive Director Lucy Williamson and Washakie County Public Health and Family Planning Director Lori Schaal to discuss the successful application for Family Planning through the Public Health Department and the subsequent Memorandum of Agreement for Title X Family Planning Programs between the Wyoming Health Council and Fremont County Family Planning.  There were eight individuals in the audience (a complete list is on file in the Commissioners’ Office).  Twist stated the grant will provide $15,000 for the term from March 1, 2012 through March 30, 2012.    Both Williamson and Schaal discussed how the Program worked with their respective agencies.  Twist had earlier submitted a Title X Assurance of Compliance for review as well and stated the grant will provide $5,700 for two months and she stated other revenue generating funding will be coming in (Medicaid, etc.).  Williamson further stated her Agency has set aside funding to assist Fremont County to get their program up and running, if necessary.  Under the program, the Commissioners will be the governing board and an advisory board will be developed.  Chairman Thompson requested Twist set up a meeting with potential advisory board members to begin developing a plan for program compliance.  Commissioners Becker and Hickerson reiterated their concerns with morning after pills, and Schaal distributed the Washakie Family Planning Annual Report for 2011 and further stated morning after pills consist of a hormone pill, similar to birth control pills, and will only prevent a pregnancy from taking place, if the woman has already conceived, the pill will not damage the fetus.  She further stated the program is a place for people who have been disenfranchised with other sources of assistance (no medical insurance, no payor source, etc.) and the program assists and educates as the primary focus of Family Planning is prevention and wellness.  Also included in the Annual Report was a list of services performed.  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement. Voting against the motion: Travis Becker.  Motion carried.

A Public Hearing was held at 10:00 a.m., as advertised, regarding various liquor license applications for the upcoming license term of April 15, 2012 through April 14, 2013.  Secretary Becky Enos stated three of the applicants are in the process of updating their corporate status and have until the renewal expiration of April 14, 2012, if needed.  She further reported The Sawmill has been under construction for the past two license years and not in operation, which is allowed under W.S. § 12-4-103(iv); however, an additional year extension has been requested by the owner in order to sell the business, and the Commission has the authority to approve or deny the extra year extension.  The Sheriff’s Department had also presented their report stating the establishments applying for renewals had all passed the alcohol compliance checks in 2011 and that there were no incident reports on any of the establishments within the past year.  Following are the liquor establishments requesting renewals:  Retail Liquor License:  Atlantic City Mercantile, B & K Shoreline Stop, Brooks Lake Lodge, Crooked Creek Guest Ranch, Miners Grubstake, Kinnear Store, Lava Mountain Lodge, The Line Shack, Lou’s Midvale Store, Miner’s Delight Inn Bed and Breakfast, Rezeride Roadhouse, The Sawmill, Split Rock Bar and Café, and Triangle C Ranch; County Retail Malt Beverage Permit:  Boysen Lake Marina and Lysite Store; Winery Permit: Irvin Cellars; and Club: Wind River Golf Course. Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve all the license renewals, pending activation of the Corporation status for the three licensees, and the granting of a one year extension for The Sawmill.  Voting against the motion: Doug Thompson, who disagreed with the one year extension.  Motion carried.  In a related matter, County Clerk Freese stated the Wyoming Liquor Division had presented training at a County Clerk’s meeting and Freese informed them of Fremont County’s policy to offer a reduction in the annual license fees for licensees that partake in the TiPS training.  The WLD expressed their congratulations to the Board for their innovative effort.  Later in the meeting, the Board reviewed the statute that allows regular hours of operation for liquor establishments that may be modified no more than four days each calendar year designating those dates during city or county fairs, rodeos, pageants, jubilees, special holidays or similar public gathering, when all licensees may operate their dispensing room for a period of twenty-four hours beginning at 6:00 a.m.  The Board declined to make a motion to designate any 24 hour serving days for the 2012 calendar year.

Commissioner Becker stated the last Fremont County Association of Governments meeting had discussion from the Mayors asking when the Commission would draft their Resolution in support of the 1% Optional Sales and Use Tax that is required to place the question on the ballot.  Commissioner Becker volunteered to draft a Resolution for the Board’s review.  He also met with the Inberg-Miller surveyor who will be completing a survey of the Major property and stated the Board can expect the report within a month.  He has also been receiving concerns from citizens regarding a proposed rate increase from Rocky Mountain Power. He will draft a letter to the Public Service Commission requesting information on the proposed increase.   Commissioner Becker was also able to attend two Commissioner redistricting meetings held in Lander and Riverton.

Commissioner Christensen also was in attendance at the Crowheart and Riverton Commissioner redistricting meetings and felt there is support for a Plan D, in addition to the three maps being presented.   He further reported that the Carnegie Remodel Project has received two bids.

Chairman Thompson stated that he will be attending several meetings, one with the State Director and the Sage Grouse Implementation Committee and another dealing with Federal Law Enforcement as related to BLM and Forest Service rangers.

Commissioner Whiteman stated she has been receiving Job Descriptions, as requested, from Department Heads.  She stated they are very inconsistent, and without changing the intent, she would like to change the format.  She has also been questioned regarding those departments who have state oversight and are evaluated at that level as well.   Other actions will be to schedule a tour of the Heritage Trail with Joint Business Council members and Recreation Commission members, Deputy County Attorney Darrough and herself; specifically related to the easement being requested from JBC for the Trail.

A Public Hearing was held at 10:15 a.m., as advertised, regarding Unanticipated Revenues and Budget Transfers.  Present were County Clerk Julie Freese and Financial Assistant Mike Stalder who stated an amendment has been requested by Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton for an additional $100,000 out of the Road Construction Fund to hire a consulting engineer for the Eight Mile Road overlay project.  The Board took no action on the transfers until later in the meeting following Pendleton’s presentation.

Wind River Visitor’s Council Marketing Director Paula McCormick was joined by members Scott Goetz and Jim Davis for a powerpoint presentation entitled “Your Fremont County Lodging Tax Dollars in Action!”  2010 statistics state tourism in Fremont County totaled $127.9 million and lodging tax collected for FY2010/2011 totaled $322,465.  They reviewed the budget, tourism asset development, marketing plans and partners, and marketing strategies.

Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton recommended the hiring of a consultant for the 8 Mile Road Overlay Project and stated several firms he spoke with indicated their schedules would allow them to complete the project bid documents by the first of April, which would be far ahead of when his Department could complete them.  He stated the additional $100,000 he had requested would be funded from the Road Construction fund to cover the consulting engineering fees.  Keja Whiteman moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to approve Resolution 2012-05, as amended, to include the additional $100,000 for the project.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2012-05

FY 2011-12 BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 11

WHEREAS, Fremont County adopted the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget in accordance with the Wyoming Uniform Fiscal Procedures Act; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Fremont County Commissioners wishes to amend the adopted budget in accordance with the same Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following budget amendments are made:

UNANTICIPATED REVENUES:

Advertised Approved

SOURCE:               State of Wyoming Homeland Security

TO:                         Homeland Security HSG 11                                                                $99,468                   $99,468

SOURCE:               Volunteers of America Office of Juvenile Justice

TO:                         Juvenile Justice 2011/12                                                                      $44,090                   $44,090

SOURCE:               WYDOT IRP and Road Construction Fund

TO:                         Eight Mile Road Asphalt Overlay                                                     $204,000 $304,000

CAPITAL ASSETS:

SOURCE:               Capital Revolving Fund                                                                      $175,000

TO:                         Capital Revolving Fund New Authorization                                   $175,000

(Courthouse Boiler Replacement)

Dated this 6^th day of March, 2012.

BOARD OF FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/s/           Douglas L. Thompson, Chairman

ATTEST:

/s/           Julie A. Freese, Fremont County Clerk

Dave Pendleton reviewed written proposals he had received from the following engineering firms for the 8 Mile Road Overlay Project:  Trihydro Corporation – $81,900; and Inberg-Miller Engineers – $68,000 to $90,000.  Pendleton recommended the firm of Inberg-Miller Engineers be selected and stated the hourly rates for both companies are comparable.  Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to hire Inberg-Miller Engineers as the consulting engineer for the 8 Mile Road Overlay Project, with a cost not to exceed $81,900.  Voting against the motion: Keja Whiteman.  Motion carried.

A Bid Tabulation sheet for the Crackseal 2012 Project was reviewed by Dave Pendleton, consisting of the following four bidders, for 44.2 miles of County Roads:

Highway Improvements, Inc.                 $229,044.00

Hardrives Construction, Inc.                 $242,919.25

Superior Asphalt LLC                          $279,600.00

Pavement Management, Inc.                 $347,400.00

Pendleton further stated the bid documents called for sealing cracks at the following parking lots: Courthouse (front and back), Detention Center, Lander Ambulance Station, Extension Office and Dubois Library.  Keja Whiteman moved, Pat Hickerson seconded, to award the 2010 Crackseal bid to the low bidder, Highway Improvements, Inc. in the amount of $229,044.00.  Motion carried unanimously.  Pendleton updated the Board on the status of the match for the WYDOT High Risk Rural Roads Program – Baldwin Creek Safety Project by stating SLIB and HRRR will allow an existing funding over-match for the project, thereby leaving the anticipated match of $154,000 from the Road Construction Fund in place, which can then be used towards the addendum for additional paving as well as the consultant engineering costs for 8 Mile Road.

Dave Pendleton presented three Quit Claim Deeds that will be used to clean up a right-of-way issue in Atlantic City.  He was authorized to pursue the agreements with the individuals involved and get an estimate of costs expected for the land exchanges.  He will keep the Board informed of an upcoming meeting regarding the Dry Creek Road.

County Planner Ray Price was joined by developer Dr. Ratigan to review the Re-Plat of Lot 1, Guesthouse Subdivision.  This is a one lot simple subdivision that was originally platted as 0.53 acres and Dr. Ratigan now wishes to enlarge the lot to 1.20 acres.  The proposal was recommended for approval by the Planning Comission during their February meeting.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve the Re-Plat of Lot 1, Guesthouse Subdivision.  Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Whiteman was excused from the following presentation to attend a luncheon meeting.

Emergency Management Coordinator Kathi Metzler presented a letter from the Fremont County Public Safety Communications Committee’s decision regarding the Building Maintenance Supervisor’s request for grant funds from the Homeland Security Grant program towards reimbursement of the cost of the Riverton Courthouse remodel.  The request was denied by that Committee since County funds had already been committed to, and accounted for, the remodel, and they could not go back and obtain grant funds to reimburse the cost of a project that has already been funded from the General Fund.

Emergency Management Coordinator Kathi Metzler had been requested to provide an update on Homeland Security grants, and subsequently distributed a spreadsheet of current working grants, subgrantees, and total unspent money.  She further acknowledged the Office of Homeland Security letter stating a balance of $55,014.54 in the FY 2009 State Homeland Security Grant Program that was awarded in the amount of $161,449.34, which was covered in the handout.  In closing, she stated she expects a 45% decrease in Homeland Security funding the next fiscal year and no allocation in 2014, with competitive grant applications taking the place of the current process.  Commissioner Hickerson expressed his concern with the grant funding funneled into the County for the WyoLink radio project and the entities will need to service and replace these radios in the future, with no available funding through the State.  They discussed the need to send out a memo to Departments with these radios to have them consider downsizing their numbers and options as related to service agreement costs.

Ambulance Director Lauri Wempen continued discussions regarding the Medical Director Job Description.  She had previously requested the position be changed from contractual to a county position, so the co-directors would be covered under the Local Government Liability Pool insurance, which will provide coverage up to $1 million.  Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough had the opportunity to review the Commissioners earlier expressed concerns as related to the Governmental Claims Act and Fair Labor Standards Act compliance.  The Board requested the Job Description be amended to include the phrase that the medical directors are responsible for their own malpractice insurance.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to approve an amended Medical Director Job Description.  Motion carried unanimously.  In another issue, Wempen stated she was cancelling her next agenda item regarding the hiring for two Captain positions.  She informed the Board she will instead be re-advertising for the two vacancies.

Commissioner Hickerson reported on the status of the Shoshone Forest Plan Revision process and ongoing meeting relating to significant changes as related to the Game and Fish’s recommendations regarding critical winter habitat.  He has received a concern from a citizen regarding security issues at the Riverton Court complex and will forward to the Sheriff.

Mike Morgan interviewed for a vacancy to fill out a one year term on the Fremont County Solid Waste Disposal District and Margaret Wells interviewed for a vacancy to fill a one and one-half year term on the Fremont County Recreation Commission for a Dubois resident.  Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to appoint Mike Morgan to the vacancy on the Solid Waste Disposal District and Margaret Wells to the vacancy on the Recreation Commission.  Motion carried unanimously.

County Attorney Brian Varn reviewed the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, in the James E. Large et al vs. Fremont County case where they were asked to decide what level of deference, if any, must be afforded to a local government entity’s proffered plan to remedy an adjudged violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 when that proposed remedy conflicts with state law.  The Court affirmed the district court’s order that rejected the County’s proffered Section 2 remedial plan and implemented a plan of its own design.  The order further stated, “Our ruling here today does not foreclose the possibility that the County may ultimately implement its desired plan through the normal process established by Wyoming law.  We do not opine on whether such a plan would satisfy the strictures of the Constitution or Section 2.”  Attorney Varn stated that “this case is done, and done” with no chance to appeal, even if the Commissioners were so inclined.  Discussion was held on Commissioner Christensen’s proposal of a Plan D map for County Commissioner Districts, to include one super majority Reservation district voting in the presidential election years, and two two-member districts, voting every other year, whereon no majority exists within any one district.  Varn expressed concern that attempting Plan D would go against Judge Johnson’s opinion that multi-member districts would not fix the voting rights violation, and felt such action could be sanctioned by the court and could be deemed civil contempt.  He stated in his opinion it would be premature, at this point, to develop a multi-member district plan and he felt the County should show good faith in going forward with the order and gives the County time to implement a plan in the future.  County Clerk expressed concern that new Statutory language allows district changes through a petition process implemented by the people, and if such a proposal were placed on the ballot and passed by the people, it could be in direct violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.  She further stated she has been holding public hearings around the county to visit with citizens regarding the three maps developed thus far, and has had very low turnout in each location.  She encouraged the Board to try to come to a consensus regarding which map they would like to implement for Commissioner districts by April 3^rd in order to give the Election Department time to implement the changes prior to the election.

Audit Committee member Jim Massman stated the Committee reviewed an engagement letter from Decoria Maichel & Teague, P.S. that specifies the audit services they will provide Fremont County for the year ended June 30, 2012.  He further stated the agreement that “…gross fee, including expenses, will not exceed $48,750.”  The proposed fee is the same as the previous year agreement.  Travis Becker moved, Keja Whiteman seconded, to accept the Audit Committee’s recommendation to accept the agreement with Decoria Maichel & Teague PS for the year ended June 30, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.  Chairman Thompson further signed the Engagement Letter for said firm.  Discussion was held regarding an oversight resulting in the CAST and Juvenile Treatment Courts not being billed for their respective audits; however, they will be billed the appropriate amount for the upcoming budget work.

Chairman Thompson recessed the Board of County Commissioners and convened as the Fremont County Boundary Board.  Present were Boundary Board members Assessor Tara Berg, Treasurer Scott Harnsberger and the five County Commissioners.  School District No. 21 Superintendent Dr. McClements and High School Principal Shad Hamilton were also present at the table, along with Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough.  Deputy County Assessor Lisa Campbell was present in the audience.  McClements reviewed the letter of February 27, 2012 from School District No. 21 Board of Trustees who had voted to pursue unification of its school district.  Also presented was a petition executed by more than 100 qualified electors of the District, an existing school district which includes both a high school (Fort Washakie Charter School) and an elementary school, with total K-12 enrollment of more than 500 pupils, and petitioning the District Boundary Board for creation of a new unified school district.  Darrough recommended the District provide a description of the boundaries and a map, instead of just stating it would be available, upon request. Boundary Board Secretary Berg reviewed the next step of the process to advertise for a public hearing at least two weeks before the hearing.  Keja Whiteman moved, Scott Harnsberger seconded, to set a public hearing at School District No. 21 multi-purpose room on March 26, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.  The School District will provide for a transcriptionist to record the minutes of the meeting.  Following the public hearing, the Fremont County Boundary Board will meet on April 3, 2012 to discussion submission of a proposal to the Wyoming Department of Education of a proposal to unify the existing elementary school district with the existing high school to form a new unified school district having grades K-12 and being known as Fremont County School District No. 21, State of Wyoming.  The Boundary Board was adjourned and the Board of Fremont County Commissioners reconvened.

Deputy County Attorney Darrough and Commissioner Whiteman briefly reported on the meeting held with Lander Regional Hospital representatives regarding the Contract in place regarding Title 25 patients to discuss a designation of who would perform the third party Qualified Medical Professional function, should there be a disagreement over the necessity of titling a patient.

Pat Hickerson moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn into Executive Session with County Attorney Brian Varn, Deputy County Attorney Jodi Darrough and Transportation Superintendent Dave Pendleton regarding litigation.  Motion carried unanimously.  Pat Hickerson moved, Travis Becker seconded, to return to Regular Session.  Motion carried unanimously.

Deputy County Attorney Darrough briefly discussed Indigent Burial issues and ongoing research regarding who makes the determination.  They acknowledged a letter from Coroner McAuslan giving notice he will no longer determine indigent status.  County Clerk Freese had asked for information from other counties regarding their procedures and informed the Board that both Davis Funeral Home and Hudson Funeral Home would be in attendance at the next Commission meeting to discuss indigent burial issues.  Coroner McAuslan will also be invited to said meeting.  The need for an updated County Policy was noted.

County Clerk Julie Freese reviewed an e-mail that Treasurer Harnsberger had sent to Departments stating that  his revenue projections and the Assessor’s  assessed value projections do not agree with the Commissioner’s outlook, based on the Board’s budget plan for this year which includes a look two years out, where they want to see how a 5% reduction in budgets would look like.  The Commissioners can then determine if they want to apply the 5% cut or work with individual departments on how to proceed.  The Commissioners reiterated they want departments to make the determination of what to cut in the event the cuts come to fruition rather than making the cuts at the table.

There being no further business, Travis Becker moved, Dennis Christensen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. and reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on March 13, 2012 for a Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

/s/         DOUGLAS L. THOMPSON, CHAIRMAN

FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ATTEST

/s/         JULIE A. FREESE, COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE BOARD