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Sublette Examiner
Volume 4, Number 50 - March 10, 2005
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Public Notices

STATE OF WYOMING ) ) ss.
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE )
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
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ESTATEOF CAROL COPELAND, )
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Deceased. )
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PROBATE NO. 1930
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that on Feb. 3, 2005, the Last Will And Testament of said Decedent was admitted to probate by the above named Court and that DARRELL COPELAND was appointed Personal Representative thereof on Feb. 18, 2005. Any action to set aside said will must be filed in said court within three months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to said Decedent or to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to DARRELL COPELAND, c/o Wood Law Office, P.O. Box 130, Pinedale, Wyo., 82941.
Creditors having claims against said Decedent or the Estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, on or before three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred.
DATED this 18th day of February, 2005.
RALPH E. WOOD
Attorney for Personal Representative
Published in the Sublette Examiner Feb. 24, March 3, 10 and 17, 2005.


INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed bids, entitled Irrigation Improvements - Pinedale, Boulder, & Mount Olivet Cemeteries, Pinedale, Wyomng, will be received by CARL THUESEN ASLA, 1925 Grand Avenue, Suite 105, Billings, Mont., 59102 until 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, March 22, 2005, in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents.
At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all proposals that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for the opening of bids, which is 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, March 22, 2005.
The scope of the project shall generally include, but not necessarily be limited to:
Schedule 1 - Pinedale Cemetery: Construct new turf irrigation system including automatic irrigation control system, piping, sprinkler heads, booster pump, and miscellaneous electrical work.
Schedule 2 - Boulder Cemetery: Construct new turf irrigation system including automatic irrigation control system, piping, sprinkler heads, submersible pump, and miscellaneous electrical work.
Schedule 3 - Mount Olivet Cemetery: Construct new turf irrigation system including automatic irrigation control system, piping, sprinkler heads, submersible pump, and miscellaneous electrical work.
A pre-bid conference will be held at the Pinedale Cemetery office beginning at 1:30 p.m. on March 15, 2005. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory for all contractors wishing to bid the project as a prime contractor.
The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Plans and specifications may be examined in the Pinedale Cemetery office or in the architect's office. Copies of said documents may be obtained from the Landscape Architect, Carl Thuesen ASLA, 1925 Grand Avenue No. 105, Billings, Mont., 59102, telephone 406-252-5545, for a non-refundable reproduction charge of $75 per set.
Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond payable to Upper Green River Cemetery District, Wyo., in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidder(s) shall furnish an approved performance bond, labor and material payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be obtained by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days, and to accept the bid which is in the best interests of the Upper Green River Cemetery District.
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 3 and 10, 2005


INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed bids, entitled Plainview Cemetery - Pump Station and Supply Line Replacement, Big Piney, Wyoming, will be received by CARL THUESEN ASLA, 1925 Grand Avenue, Suite 105, Billings, Mont., 59102, until 2 p.p. Mountain Standard Time, March 22, 2005, in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents.
At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all proposals that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for the opening of bids, which is 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, March 22, 2005.
The scope of the project shall generally include, but not necessarily be limited to:
Removal of existing pump station, installation of new intake structure, pump station, and supply line.
All bidders must submit documentation and evidence of successful installation of two pump stations of similar flow capabilities and design, acceptable to the owner. Documentation of experience shall accompany all bids.
A pre-bid conference will be held at the Plainview Cemetery Office, 436 County Road 151, Big Piney, Wyo., beginning at 8:30 a.m. on March 15, 2005. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory for all contractors wishing to bid the project as a prime contractor.
The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Plans and specifications may be examined in the Plainview Cemetery office or in the architect's office. Copies of said documents may be obtained from the Landscape Architect, Carl Thuesen ASLA, 1925 Grand Avenue No. 105, Billings, Mont., 59102, telephone 406-252-5545, for a non-refundable reproduction charge of $75 per set.
Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond payable to Big Piney Cemetery District, Wyoming in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidder(s) shall furnish an approved performance bond, labor and material payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be obtained by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days, and to accept the bid which is in the best interests of the Big Piney Cemetery District.
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 3 and 10, 2005.


INVITATION FOR BIDS
FOR THE
FAVAZZO WEST SUBDIVISION
STREETS PROJECT
Sealed BIDS are requested for work described in the Project Manual for the Favazzo West Subdivision Streets Project located in Pinedale, Wyoming, dated February 24, 2004, prepared by Rio Verde Engineering, 201 West Pine Street, P.O. Box 642, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941, (307)367-2826.
BIDS will be received by Rio Verde Engineering, at their office, until 2 p.m., local time on March 16, 2005, at which time said BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The work consists of constructing 1200 lineal feet of town street including 1730 feet of 3' valley pan, 130 feet of 6' valley pan, 300 feet of 18" CMP, 3610 feet of utility trenching, miscellaneous concrete, street signs, constructing one highway approach onto U.S. 191, and preparing crushed base for chip seal.
Copies of the Project Manual and the Design Drawings specifying the work to be performed may be obtained from Rio Verde Engineering.
BIDDERS shall be required to accompany each bid with a BID Bond with sufficient surety, or a certified check, cashier's check or bank draft upon some reputable bank payable to LWI Investments, Inc. for at least ten percent of the total amount of the BID. The bond, check or bank draft shall be forfeited as liquidated damages, if the BIDDER, upon the letting of the contract to him, fails to enter into the contract within 10 days after it is presented to him for that purpose or fails to proceed with the performance of the contract. The BID Bond, draft or check shall be retained by LWI Investments, Inc., until proper bond to secure performance of the contract has been filed and approved. All the above is to be in accordance with 15-1-113, Wyoming Statutes, 1977, July 1980 Supplement, or as amended.
The right is reserved by LWI Investments, Inc. to reject any and all BIDS, and to waive any irregularity or informality in the bidding. BIDS may not be withdrawn for 30 days after the date of opening.
LWI Investments, Inc.
Dated this 28th day of February, 2005.
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 3 and 10, 2005.


STATE OF WYOMING )
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE )ss.
TOWN OF PINEDALE )
The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale met in regular session, Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., in the town hall. Those present: Rose Skinner, Nylla Kunard, Barbara Boyce, Miriam Carlson and Gary Heuck. Also present: Hayes Randol, representing the Sheriff's Office; Ed Wood, town attorney; Lil Penton, representing the Pinedale Airport Board; Robert John Brito, Jr.; Mark Eatinger and Aaron Seehafer, representing Rio Verde Engineering; Kathy Gunderman, representing the Bureau of Land Management; Pat Bozner, representing the Corral Bar; Julie Early, animal control officer; Ron Brown and Randy Hubbard; representing the Public Works Department; Noah Brenner, representing the Pinedale Roundup.
The meeting was brought to order. Motion by Boyce to approve the minutes of the Jan. 31 meeting as written. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Julie Early, animal control officer, reported the monthly activities of the animal control department.
Ron Brown, public works director, reported the monthly activities of the public works department. Randy Hubbard, representing the Public Works Department, reported the new dump truck would be delivered in the next two to three weeks.
Hayes Randol, representing the Sublette County Sheriff's Office, reported the monthly activities of the sheriff's department. Council discussed concerns with parking on Pine Street in the yellow no parking zones and causing visibility problems for cars at the intersections. Randol stated he would discuss the concerns with Sheriff Ruland.
Ward Wise, mayor's assistant, reported his monthly activities.
Pat Bozner, representing the Corral Bar, requested March 19, St. Patrick's Day, July 9, Rendezvous weekend, Oct. 29, Halloween, and Dec. 31, New Year's Eve, for the four days each calendar year that retail liquor licensees may operate their dispensing rooms for a period of 24 hours. Motion by Heuck to grant the retail liquor license holders 24-hour openings for March 19, July 9, Oct. 29 and Dec. 31. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Mark Eatinger, representing Sublette County School District No. 1, presented the preliminary plat for the Wrangler Annexation, Lot 2, Section 5, T.33N., R.109W., 6th P.M., containing 37.13 acres, more or less, for annexation. Ward Wise, representing the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board, reported the board had unanimously recommended plat approval.
After discussion, motion by Boyce to approve Ordinance 368, an ordinance annexing adjacent and contiguous land (Wrangler Annexation) to the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming, and establishing zoning therefor, on the first reading. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Kathy Gunderman, representing the Bureau of Land Management, presented a variance request for an additional time extension for the 2003 variance request for the temporary office trailer placed on the Baptist Church property on East Mill Street. Bonnie Chambers, representing the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board, reported the board had recommended an additional 18 months.
After discussion, motion by Carlson to grant a variance for the temporary office trailer located on the Baptist Church property for an additional 18 months. Motion seconded. Heuck voted aye, Carlson voted aye, Kunard voted aye and Boyce voted nay. Motion carried.
Chambers, representing the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board, reported Mike Roberson's request had been tabled by the board for more information.
Chambers, representing the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board, reported Tim Bohan, Lots 1-8, Block 4, Triangle Addition, had requested a width variance for the three inside units of the townhouse frontage from 24' to 21'4". Chambers reported the board had a tied vote on the variance request. Tim Bohan stated granting the variance would make a better project.
After lengthy discussion, motion by Boyce to grant the 21'4" variance request on the 3 inside units. Motion seconded. After discussion, a call for the vote. Kunard voted nay, Carlson voted nay, Boyce voted nay and Heuck voted nay. Motion failed.
Chambers, representing the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board, discussed a business community survey to be placed in the Chamber of Commerce's newsletter.
Motion by Heuck to approve Resolution 2005-15, a resolution authorizing submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Capital Construction Account Grant Application to the State Loan and Investment Board on behalf of the Governing Body for the Town of Pinedale for the purpose of improving the town's wastewater treatment facility to meet more stringent effluent discharge requirements from DEQ. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kunard to approve Resolution 2005-16, a resolution authorizing submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Capital Construction Account Grant Application to the State Loan and Investment Board on behalf of the Governing Body for the Town of Pinedale for the purpose of sewer and water line reconstruction. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Boyce to approve Resolution 2005-17, a resolution authorizing submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Capital Construction Account Grant Application to the State Loan and Investment Board on behalf of the Governing Body for the Town of Pinedale for the purpose of sewer line reconstruction. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Carlson to go into executive session to discuss possible litigation. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Carlson to return to regular session. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Lil Penton, representing the Pinedale Airport Board, was present to discuss airport projects. Motion by Carlson to approve the airport board's action when /if it comes to fruition to lease a jet hangar site to Dan Huish, including if applicable his wife, a family trust, corporation or other entity controlled by him, on standard form of 30-year lease prepared by the town attorney with improvements reverting to lessor at expiration of initial term subject to approval by the Airport Board. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Carlson to approve the lease of a 70 x70 hangar lot to Bryan Williams, including if applicable his wife, a family trust , a corporation or other entity controlled by him, if the terms of the lease are determined acceptable to the board and town council. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Boyce to approve the transfer of lease of Lot 20 to the Delaney Family Trust. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Aaron Seehafer, representing the 2004 Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Project, gave an update on the project. Seehafer reported the cost of 3" vs 4" asphalt was a difference of $16,760.00.
After lengthy discussion, motion by Carlson to double the sewer utility rates and double the water and sewer connection rates. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were presented for payment:
A to Z Copier Service 18.95; A to Z Hardware 5.29; Big J's Auto Parts 882.33; CNA Surety/Western Surety Co. 100.0; Country Lane Groceries and Gas 208.26; Faler's General Store 938.40; City of Kemmerer 87.32; Kenworth Sales Company 228.64; Mountain West Truck Center 195.27; Office Outlet 435.76; Pinedale Auto Supply 650.72; Pinedale Natural Gas 330.00; Pinedale Vol Fire Department 795.76; R&E Computer Service 375.00; Patty Racich 161.68; Reed's Ready-Mix & Construction 1,002.96; Rio Verde Engineering 8,044.99; Rocky Mountain Propane 391.65; Mary Sour 160.00; Sterling Communications 75.00; Sublette County 59,586.48; Sweetwater County Health Services 520.00; W.W. Grainger 529.30; Wireless Advanced Communications 202.00; WYDOT 1,521.72; A to Z Hardware 53.41; American Linen 60.00; Caselle, Inc. 942.00; CC Distributing 693.71; Dew Lumber Company 223.16; Holdings Little America 430.88; Mortenson, Stevens & Co, Inc. 47.00; Pacific Power 5,284.83; Pinedale True Value 40.54; Randall's Repair 856.55; Sublette County Public Health 30.00; Troy's Motorsports 101.40; Wind River Web Services, LLC 25.00; Ralph Wood, Attorney 6,643.75.
Motion by Carlson to pay the bills as presented with the addition to Mountain West Truck Center in the amount of $44,715.67 and the comp hours for Jeffrey Maxam and Rob Hanson. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Carlson to adjourn. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
CLERK/TREASURER
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 10, 2005.


State of Wyoming )
) ss
County of Sublette )
In the Circuit Court of Sublette County, Wyoming
John V. Crow, Circuit Court Judge
Rocky Mountain service Bureau, Inc
Judgment Creditor
Vs.
Alfred N. Archambault
Judgment Debtor
Notice of Sheriff's Sale
The undersigned having levied upon goods and chattels described by virtue of an Execution dated May 4, 2004, from Circuit Court of Sublette County Wyoming, in action wherein Rocky Mountain Service Bureau, Inc. is judgment creditor, and bidder and best bidder, for cash, at the flag pole of the Sublette County Courthouse, South Tyler, Pinedale, Wyo., 82941, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, the following chattel, to wit:
One (1) - Thomson Center Arms 50 Cal Black Powder Rifle #K147278
One (1) - Western Fields 308 Cal Center Fire Rifle #H4179, Model EJN-753
The property may be seen at the Sublette County Sheriff's Office, South Tyler, Pinedale, WY 82941, the morning of the sale date, one hour prior to sale time.
Hank Ruland
Sheriff
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 10 and 17, 2005.


NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE
BY ADVERTISEMENT AND SALE
You are hereby notified that Douglas Frederick Sterck executed the following promissory note, which is held by Patricia Baca Sterck on the below-noted dates for the below-noted amounts:
Promissory Note - Date - Original Principal
By Douglas Frederick Sterck -January 27, 2004 -$780,000.00
This note is secured by the following described real property (hereinafter "the Property") in Sublette County Wyoming:
THE WEST TRACT OF LOT TWO (2) IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP 33 NOTHER, RANGE 109 WEST, OF THE 6TH P.M. SUBLETTE COUNTY WYOMING; CONTAINING 11.01 ACRES MORE OR LESS;
AND
THE EAST TRACT OF LOT TWO (2) IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 109 WEST, OF THE 6TH P.M., SUBLETTE COUNTY WYOMING; CONTAINING 27.7 ACRES MORE OR LESS;
AND
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (S/W 1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 109 WEST, OF THE 6TH P.M., SUBLETTE COUNTY WYOMING; CONTAINING 38.8 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
Two Mortgages on the above-described property, one in favor of Patricia Baca Sterck as the first holder and one in favor of Patricia Baca Sterck as the second holder to First National Bank of Pinedale as the first holder, were filed in the Sublette County Clerk's office as follows:
Mortgage 303327 February 4, 2004 in Book 109 Mtg. Page 248
Mortgage 303328 February 4, 2004 in Book 109 Mtg. Page 253
This note is now due and payable in full. Patricia Baca Sterck as holder of the note and as first and second holder of the respective mortgages has elected to declare the entire balances due and payable and to exercise her power to foreclose the mortgages by advertisement and sale as provided in the mortgages and under applicable law.
Therefore, take notice that, pursuant to the above-referenced mortgages and the laws of the State of Wyoming, the Mortgages will be foreclosed and the property will be sold at public auction by the Teton County Sheriff on Friday, April 8th, 2005 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. at the flagpole at the Sublette County Courthouse 21 S. Tyler, Pinedale, Wyoming, 82941. Sale is subject to the existing Mortgages held by Patricia Baca Sterck and First National Bank of Pinedale, P.O. Box 519, Pinedale, Wyoming, 82941. All bids will be considered and Patricia Baca Sterck is entitled to attend the foreclosure sale and to bid on the Property.
The proceeds of the foreclosure sale will be applied to the following:
Present principal balance of March 7, 2005 - $580,000.00
Interest through March 7, 2005 - $10,646.30
Total as of March 7, 2005 - $590,646.30
Interest continues to accrue at a rate of - $158.90 per day.
Attorneys' fees and expenses - $ 1,344.00
Publication Fees:$240.00
Plus any additional foreclosure costs and expenses.
DATED: March 7, 2005
PATRICIA BACA STERCK
By Elizabeth Greenwood, Esq.
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2005.


PUBLIC NOTICE
The Sublette County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, April 21, 2005, at 7 p.m. in the Sublette County Courthouse, Pinedale, Wyoming. At this time, a public hearing will be held to consider the following applications:
AGENDA
1. Preliminary Plat approval for Granite Peaks 2nd filing/Tim D. McKinney to subdivide 35 acres, more or less, zoned R-R into ten (10) residential lots, with an average density of 3.5 acres per lot. The property is located in the SE 1/4 of Section 29, T34N, R109 W, 6th P.M. east of Summer Sunset Estates and south of Granite Peaks 1st filing off of Ehman Lane (County Road 23-144).
2. Preliminary Plat approval for Old Brazzill Ranch VI filing/Jack and Cecilia Richardson, to subdivide the 61.8 acres, more or less, zoned R-R into nine (9) residential lots with an average density of 6.87 acres, more or less, per lot. The property is located southeast of the Town of Pinedale, east of US Highway 191 and north of Giebel Subdivision. Formerly known as Lot 7, Old Brazzill Large Tract, T33N, R108W, Section 11.
3. Zone change request by Eric A. Fairbanks (Titleholders: Patricia Fairbanks Living Trust and Eric Fairbanks Living Trust), to rezone 155.68 acres, more or less, from A-1 (Agricultural) to I-H (Heavy Industrial). The property is east of US Highway 191, east of Wyoming State Route 351, south of Pinedale and south of Sand Draw Industrial Park Subdivision. The purpose of the request is to create a twenty-eight (28) heavy industrial lot subdivision, being Sand Draw Industrial Park Subdivision, 2nd filing, T30N, R107W, Sec. 5.
4. Zone change request by Pinedale Self Storage, LLC/William and Laura Fenn, to rezone 12.84 acres, more or less, from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-1 (General Commercial). The property is located south of the Giebel Subdivision and east and south of Pinedale Self Storage, LLC. The purpose of the zone change is to construct future storage units on approximately 2 acres, more or less, and have speculative zoning on the remaining approximate 10.84 acres, more or less.
5. Zone change request by Zane White (Titleholders: Robert Williams and Clarice Williams or Successor), to rezone 35.15 acres, more or less, from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-R (Rural Residential). The property is located south of Bridle Bit Ranches, on the east side of U.S. Highway 191, across from the Pinedale Airport. The purpose of the zone change is to create a nine (9) lot rural residential subdivision, with an average density of 3.90 acres.
/s/ Peggy Bell, Chairman
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 10, 2005.


General Election Proclamation
In accordance with the provisions of the Town of Marbleton Charter Ordinance Number One, Section Six, Public Notice is herby given that a general election will be within the Town of Marbleton, Wyoming, on May 10, 2005 for the purpose of electing the following three (3) non-partisan officers, to wit:
Mayor - Two (2) year term
Two Council seats - Two (2) year term
Candidates will be required to file statements of campaign receipts and expenditures in accordance with state law.
Dated this 7th day of March, 2005
Town of Marbleton
/s/Alice Griggs, Town Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 10, 2005.


INVITATION FOR BIDS
FOX WILLOW III AND COUNTRY CLUB MEADOWS
WATER, SEWER, AND STREETS
PROJECT for
REDSTONE CORPORATION
Sealed BIDS are requested for work described in the project manuals for the above named projects prepared by Rio Verde Engineering, 201 West Pine Street, P.O. Box 642, Pinedale, Wyo., 82941.
Bids will be received by Rio Verde Engineering until 2 p.m. local time on March 18, 2005, at which time said BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The work consists of bidding each subdivision separately or combined with the following combined quantities: 6000 CY unclassified excavation, 4600 CY pit run, 3200 TN crushed base, 180 LF 6" waterline, 2475 LF 8" waterline, 780 LF 10" waterline, 2600 LF 10" PVC sewerline, 10 manholes, 36 sewer & water services, 8500 LF utility trench and miscellaneous appurtenances.
Copies of the project manual and the design drawings specifying the work to be performed may be obtained from Rio Verde Engineering.
BIDDERS shall be required to accompany each bid with a BID bond with sufficient surety, or a certified check, cashier's check or bank draft upon some reputable bank payable to Redstone Corporation for at least 10 percent of the total amount of the BID. The bond, check or bank draft shall be forfeited as liquidated damages, if the BIDDER, upon the letting of the contract to him, fails to enter into the contract within ten days after it is presented to him for that purpose or fails to proceed with the performance of the contract. The bid bond, draft or check shall be retained by Redstone Corporation until proper bond to secure performance of the contract has been filed and approved. All the above to be in accordance with 15-1-112, Wyoming Statutes, 1977, July 1980 Supplement.
The right is reserved by Redstone Corporation to reject any and all BIDS, and to waive any irregularity or informality in the bidding. BIDS may not be withdrawn for thirty days after the date of opening.
REDSTONE CORPORATION
Dated this 7th day of March, 2005.
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 10 and 17, 2005.


Sublette County Rural Health Care District
February 28, 2005 - 7 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Marbleton Fire Hall
Marbleton, Wyoming
Unofficial Meeting Minutes
Jerry Jensen, president, chaired this meeting held in the Marbleton Fire Hall, Marbleton. Mary Lynn Worl, vice president, Bill Barney, secretary/treasurer, Walt Bousman, trustee, and Garry Eiden, trustee, were in attendance. Jauna McGinnis, clerk, took the minutes.
Others in attendance:
Marbleton Clinic: Dr. Burnett, Dr. Turner
Big Piney EMS: Rich Anderson, Katie Krieger, Joe and Brandi Ahlstrom, John and Judy Brady, Kenna Tanner, Carol Mackie, Geneal Bailey, Steve Fisher, Tom Hueckstaedt, David and Vashti Kinnamon, Jody Yeary
Pinedale EMS: Andy McGinnis, Kris Bacheller, Wendy Boman
Press Reps: Bill Boender, Sublette Examiner, Anna Gustafson, Pinedale Roundup
Others: Chuck Bacheller, Bill Schertz, Robin and Ola Miley, Courtney Davis, Tony Gosar
CALL TO ORDER
Jerry Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and set the agenda. Walt Bousman motioned to accept the agenda as read. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously.
PHYSICIAN BUSINESS
HELIPORT
The heliport is still not functioning. Jerry Jensen will call Intermountain Electric Service to inquire about status.
EMS BUSINESS
EMT SALARIES
Jerry Jensen reported he and Bill Barney met with Kris Bacheller, Katie Krieger and Rich Anderson to discuss the tier system proposal. All four agreed to the 8.5-percent tier system with a change to the work schedule of 12 hours per day on-site, guaranteeing eight hours of overtime for full-time and four extra hours for part-time. Jerry Jensen then proposed paying time and a half for holidays, and changing the earned vacation to one day per month with a minimum of 1/2 day use. Discussed increasing amount for volunteers who take call on holidays The board will address this later. Bill Barney motioned to adopt the tier structure at 8.5 percent with eight hours overtime per week guaranteed, vacation will accrue at one day per month with the minimum amount used as 1/2 day, time and a half for work on holidays, and will be required to be on-site for 12 hours. Seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG
TESTING
Mary Lynn Worl reported there is no new information and is still waiting for a response from legal counsel.
TEMPORARY PERSONNEL
Jerry Jensen contacted Dr. Boyle. She suggested that EMTs from Big Piney could be utilized temporarily and is willing to sponsor them. The board discussed how to compensate the temporary personnel. Bill Barney motioned to pay for round-trip mileage and pay an hourly rate at the level according to the base pay scale for EMT's to come from either service as temporary personnel on-site. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously.
OTHER
Geneal Bailey of the Big Piney EMS voiced her opinion regarding her not being able to meet the director and would like to do so. It was noted he will be returning to meet with the EMS. Dr. Burnett voiced his concern also.
GENERAL BUSINESS
PHYSICIAN RECRUITING
The board discussed advertising for physicians. It was noted advertising should be done as widely as possible.
The board then discussed forming a doctor search committee composed of two board members and three community members. Bill Barney and Garry Eiden will be the two board members. Walt Bousman motioned to advertise and set-up a committee with two Board Members and three community members. The board will select the three members to serve on the committee.
DIRECTOR
Randy Johnson accepted the position and will start work the first of April. The board discussed reimbursing him for two trips to Pinedale and for work being performed for the district between now and April. Walt Bousman motioned to pay for travel expenses for two trips. Motion died for lack of a second. The purpose and qualifications of the director were discussed. Bill Barney motioned that on projects directed by the chairman, the director will be paid an hourly wage for work done either here or at home, and for travel to and from here to do things he would do here until such time he is fully employed here that he be compensated at our mileage rate pay for room and $35/day per diem. Motion seconded by Walt Bousman and carried with the vote being Bill Barney, Mary Lynn Worl, and Walt Bousman in favor, Garry Eiden opposed.
CONFERENCE CALLING UPDATE/
CALLING CARDS
A conference calling unit will be included in the budget requests for 2006. Walt motioned to table to the budget season. Calling cards will be discussed at a later date.
BUILDING PROJECTS UPDATE
The building projects are at a stand still due to adequate land issue in Pinedale, physicians leaving, and land acquisition in Marbleton. Information has been circulating the community regarding the possibility of one clinic in Daniel. The board discussed some pros and cons. When information has been compiled, public input will be obtained. This is not a new topic. It has been brought up to the county commissioners years ago.
BILL SCHERTZ
Bill Schertz submitted a new design for consideration.
OTHER
The survey for the Pinedale clinic should be completed by the following week. The concept of a mini-hospital and one medical director for the EMS service was discussed.
COMMUNITY DONATIONS
This item tabled until it is known what direction for the clinics will be taken.
POLICY AND PROCEDURE MEETING DATE
A meeting for policy and procedures will be tabled until after the director has been here long enough to understand what the issues are.
MEDICARE
No new information has been obtained.
OTHER
Jerry Jensen and Mary Lynn Worl met with Dr. Boyle to discuss temporary staffing and space concerns. The board discussed the purchase of a trailer for space. The amount of space required is needed before a decision can be made. Other possibilities are being explored. Jerry Jensen and Mary Lynn Worl will be meeting with Dr. Boyle on Friday to further discuss issues at hand.
It was suggested an EMT should serve on the doctor search committee. The board agreed. Geneal Bailey volunteered as the EMT representative.
ADJOURNMENT
Without any further business, Bill Barney motioned to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.
Published in the Sublette Examiner March 10, 2005.

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