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Sublette Examiner
Volume 4, Number 10 - June 3, 2004
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Public Notices

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given on the 24th day of May, 2004, Waterhole #3 LLC filed an application for a renewal for a retail liquor license for Waterhole #3 LLC in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Marbleton, Wyoming, for the following described place and premises to wit: Lots 15-19 in block 24 of the original town site of Marbleton. Protests, if any, against the issuance of the license will be heard on June 18, 2004, at 3 p.m. at the clerk's office in the Marbleton Town Hall.
Town of Marbleton, Alice Griggs Clerk-Treasurer
Published in the Sublette Examiner May 27, June 3, 10 and 17, 2004.


NOTICE FOR APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is here by given on the 24th day of May, 2004, Estate of Frank Fear dba Marbleton Inn Restaurant filed an application for renewal of retail liquor license for The Marbleton Inn Restaurant in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Marbleton, Wyoming, for the following described place and premises to wit: Lots 13-16 in block 17 of the original town site of Marbleton. Protests, if any, against the issuance of this license will be heard on June 18, 2004, at 3 p.m. at the Clerks office in the Marbleton Town Hall.
Town of Marbleton, Alice Griggs/Clerk
Publish in the Sublette Examiner May 27th, June 3rd, 10th and 17th 2004.
Notice of Application for
renewal of restaurant liquor license
Notice is hereby given on the 25th day of May, 2004, Randy and Shawna McNinch filed an application for a renewal for a restaurant liquor license for Rio Verde Grill in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Marbleton, Wyoming, for the described place to wit: frame building located at block 25 lots 13-14 of the original townsite of Marbleton. Protests, if any, against the issuance of this license, will be heard on June 25, 2004, at 3 p.m. at the clerk's office at the Marbleton Town Hall.
Published in the Sublette Examiner June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2004.


Lien Sale Notice
The contents of the following storage units will be sold at auction on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 4 p.m. The location of the sale is Alsade Storage, 1 Alsade Drive, Marbleton, Wyo. Written rules of the auction will be provided to all bidders. Lessees may redeem their units prior to the auction.
Units to be sold:
#6 Lori Moore
#12 Aaron and Adriane Swartz
#17 Jean-Paul Archambault
#65 Donald Marincic
#67 Lee and Jessica Covell
Published in the Sublette Examiner June 3 and 10, 2004.


Sublette County Rural Health Care District
May 10, 2004 - 7:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Big Piney Library, Big Piney, Wyo.
Unofficial Regular Meeting Minutes
Walt Bousman, president of the Sublette County Rural Health Care District, chaired this meeting. This meeting was held in the Big Piney Library, Big Piney, Wyo. Bill Barney, vice president, Jerry Jensen, secretary/treasurer, Mary Lynn Worl, trustee, and Garry Eiden, trustee, were in attendance. Jauna McGinnis, clerk, took the minutes.
Others in attendance:
Marbleton Clinic: Dr. Burnett, Dr. Turner
Pinedale EMS: Wil Gay, Jeff Hatch
Big Piney EMS: Rich Anderson, Katie Krieger, Bill Krieger, Kenna Tanner, Geneal Bailey, Jody Yeary, Steve Fisher
Press Reps: Bill Boender, Sublette Examiner, Noah Brenner, Pinedale Roundup
Others: Robin and Ola Miley
CALL TO ORDER
Walt Bousman called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. and set the agenda. Jerry Jensen motioned to accept the agenda as read. Motion seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
MINUTES/PHYSICIAN CHECKS
Garry Eiden motioned to accept the minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Jerry Jensen and carried unanimously accepting the March 30, April 14, April 20 special, April 20 executive and April 12 regular minutes.
After reviewing the physician checks, Bill Barney motioned to approve the physicians' checks. Motion seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously.
PHYSICIAN BUSINESS
AIR CONDITIONING
The district has received a temporary solution from the Davis Partnership regarding air conditioning. The work may not be finished in time for the hot season. After discussion, Bill Barney motioned to have Bridger Mechanical look into portable units, lease vs. purchase for this coming summer for the Pinedale Clinic. Motion seconded by Jerry Jensen and carried unanimously.
HELICOPTER PAD
Tom Schultz of Armstrong Consultants requested information and submitted an update via e-mail. The board discussed the option to purchase the equipment directly from the supplier. Bill Barney motioned to purchase the equipment directly from the supplier. Motion seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously.
The board then discussed whether or not to advertise for the work performance. Bill Barney motioned to advertise in the local paper after the district receives the specifications. Motion seconded by Jerry Jensen and carried unanimously.
CONTRACT
Jerry Jensen and Bill Barney consulted with the accountant. The accountant has not replied nor contacted the physicians as of this date. Jerry Jensen and Bill Barney will continue to work with the accountant. Bill Barney reiterated the reason for the accountant is to establish the adequacy of return for the operators based on historical returns and regional norms to assess for the current returns and regional norms.
The board then discussed the need to establish what the contract is in order to determine the information needed.
Bill Barney motioned to have a special meeting on May 24th at 7:30 p.m. in Big Piney. Motion seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously. Jauna McGinnis is to schedule the meeting place.
EMS BUSINESS
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS/GRANTS
Wil Gay submitted a template to Attorney Ed Wood and received his approval. The template will be attached as part of the minutes. The board then discussed who should receive the money from the grants, the district or the EMS division. No decision was made.
Mary Lynn Worl motioned to accept the mutual aid agreement as presented and authorize each supervisor in each EMS division to sign the document and provide a copy to the district. Motion seconded by Jerry Jensen and carried unanimously.
The radio grant was also discussed.
Jerry Jensen motioned to install the grant radio into the newest ambulances and the radio removed from the Big Piney ambulance to be installed in the Big Piney EMS trailer. Motion seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously.
An update of the radio system was given by Wil Gay. The Aspen repeater does not have the phone line installed and is not currently hooked up to dispatch.
NEW HIRE
Jeff Hatch, president of Pinedale EMS, submitted an application from BEC Lacy Haygood for hire. Bill Barney motioned to hire Lacy Haygood. Motion seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously.
SUMMER DRIVER
Wil Gay requested to have a summer driver hired with the third slot open to accommodate the influx of oilfield personnel and cover the second ambulance out, Monday through Friday, 8-5. He knows of a person who will be a basic that is interested. The time frame suggested would be June 1st through September 30th. This item was tabled.
PAID SERVICE
Dr. Burnett requested a paid service for the Big Piney EMS due to the shortage of volunteers during the daytime hours, requesting three full-time personnel. The board discussed the reasoning for the equivalent of three full-time. They would be covering weekend hours also due to the shortage of volunteers. Rich Anderson stated he envisioned the service to be run the same as before.
Jerry Jensen motioned to hire three full-time or two full-time and two part-time personnel. Motion seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously.
Dr. Burnett envisioned the EMTs to work in the clinic and requested the hiring decisions to be made by him and Rich Anderson. The board will go through an interview process with the Dr. Burnett and Rich Anderson present. Compensation, for former employees that apply, possibly may stay the same. The board also discussed the impact an administrator may have.
Bill Barney motioned to advertise for three positions. Motion died for lack of a second.
The board discussed whether to advertise or take applications within the service as a promotion.
Jerry Jensen suggested to gather applications from current employees. If and when there were enough, the chairman could call a special meeting to go through the interview process.
Garry Eiden motioned to go along with Jerry Jensen's suggestion. Motion seconded by Jerry Jensen and carried with the vote being Bill Barney, Garry Eiden, and Jerry Jensen in favor and Mary Lynn Worl opposing.
MS141
MS141 has been experiencing transmission problems. It would cost an estimate of $3000 to replace if needed. The suction unit also needs to be repaired or replaced. Garry Eiden and Rich Anderson will obtain estimates.
Bill Barney motioned for Rich Anderson to check with new price in two places, make a choice, then get it fixed, either by repair or replacement, with the choice and judgment being Rich Anderson's. Motion seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously.
TELEPHONE LISTING
Pinedale EMS has been having problems with the community being able to locate their phone number in the white pages. Jeff Hatch reported it would cost fifty cents per month for an extra listing. The board discussed putting separate listings for both Pinedale EMS and Big Piney EMS with a listing under "Ambulance" for both divisions.
Bill Barney motioned for Jauna McGinnis to put the listings in the white pages as discussed. Motion seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously.
UNIFORMS
Jeff Hatch submitted a list to Jerry Jensen.
GENERAL BUSINESS
FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE
Walt Bousman and Bill Barney met with the Sublette County Commissioners regarding the building project suggested by the feasibility study. The commissioners support this endeavor. We are in a partnership in that we will seek grants and they will help pay the difference. Bill Barney contacted some town council members to inform them the district is looking for a minimum of three acres, preferably five acres.
DESIGN CONTRACT
A contract was submitted by Davis Partnership. Attorney Ed Wood reviewed the contract and changes were made by Davis Partnership at his request. He accepted the changes and the contract is now acceptable. Jauna McGinnis is to send a copy of page 10 to all board members.
Bill Barney motioned to accept the contract. Motion seconded by Jerry Jensen and carried with the vote being Mary Lynn Worl, Jerry Jensen, Bill Barney in favor and Garry Eiden opposing. Walt Bousman signed the contract.
POLICIES
Policies that were accepted at the last policy and procedure meeting pending implementation at this meeting were discussed.
EMS STIPEND - Due to Big Piney changing to a paid service, the policy was changed as follows:
"B" was stricken and "A" was changed to read, "Each EMS Division will receive $300 utilizing the paid service to perform the bulk of duties."
Mary Lynn Worl motioned to change the policy as discussed. Motion was amended to include the old policy will be in effect for one month only until the procedure of implementation has been submitted and approved. If not received by next month's meeting, the stipend will be discontinued. Motion seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
AMBULANCE RESPONSE - The policy was read. Bill Barney motioned to implement this policy. Motion seconded by Jerry Jensen and carried with the vote being Bill Barney, Jerry Jensen, and Mary Lynn Worl in favor, Garry Eiden opposing.
PROCEDURE OF IMPLEMENTATION - The policy was read. Jerry Jensen motioned to implement this policy. Motion seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
UNIFORMS - The policy was read. This was tabled pending legal counsel approval for payroll deductions.
Community instruction and transport billing will be tabled until next meeting.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The board set a date of Wednesday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. in Pinedale for the budget workshop meeting. Jauna McGinnis is to set up the meeting place and obtain an updated mill assessment.
RADIO TRANSFER
The district has radios that are not being used. Jerry Jensen motioned to transfer the list of radios to Tip Top Search and Rescue and to notify Jeff Alexander for removal from the maintenance contract. Motion seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously. The list of radios was read and will be attached as part of the minutes.
ASSET BIDS
The board opened the sealed bids and recorded the information on a list.
Bill Barney motioned to include the list as part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Jerry Jensen and carried unanimously.
BUILDING LEASE
This lease was accepted at a prior meeting. The county commissioners have signed it. The board signed the four-year lease.
CONTRACTS
RADIO MAINTENANCE - This is a renewable contract and will continue.
NEWSPAPER - Walt Bousman reported the procedure of the county commissioners, in that they alternate between the papers on an annual basis. They still call for bids in order to keep it competitive. The process gives the opportunity to both papers. Jerry Jensen motioned to advertise for bids. Motion seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
GENERATOR - The board discussed the current contract. Jerry Jensen motioned to put the contract out for bid. Motion seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
GRANTS
Mary Lynn Worl composed a list of grants that are available for the building projects for board review.
DISBURSEMENT APPROVAL
Jerry Jensen reviewed the check registers for accountability of checks. No discrepancies were noted. Jerry Jensen motioned to pay the bills as presented with check number 3791 pending explanation from Intermountain Electric Service. Motion seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously authorizing vouchers for payroll and vendors numbered 3719 through 3802, DD4133-10 through DD4133-32, DD4147-1 through DD4147-3, EFT4134-1 and EFT4148-1, totaling $110,076.73.
ADJOURNMENT
Without any further business, Jerry Jensen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted this 14th day of June, 2004
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees
Walt Bousman, Chairman
Jauna M. McGinnis, Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner June 3, 2004.

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