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Public Notices

NOTICE FOR APPLICATION FOR
TRANSFER OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given on the 7th day of July 2005, Estate of Frank Fear dba Marbleton Inn Restaurant filed an application for transfer of a retail liquor license for Marbleton Inn Restaurant dba Donald and Linda Forney in the office of the town Clerk of Marbleton, Wyoming for the following described place and premises: lots 13-16 in block 17 of the original townsite of Marbleton, Wyoming. Protests, if any there be, against the issuance transfer of the license will be heard on Aug. 8, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the clerk's office in the Marbleton town hall.
Town of Marbleton
/s/ Anita Bartosh, Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 2005.


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
WITHIN AND FOR SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
In the matter of the estate of )
Robert F. Cramer, deceased. )
Probate No. 2005-1952
NOTICE OF PROBATE
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that on July 13, 2005, the last will and testament of decedent was admitted to probate by the above named court, and that Robert S. Cramer and Raymond T. Cramer were appointed personal representatives thereof. Any action to set aside the will shall be filed in the 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 the decedent or to his estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned at 409 Broadway, Suite A, Rock Springs, Wyo.
Creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers, in the office of the clerk of said court, on or before three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, which first publication is on July 21, 2005, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred.
Dated July 15, 2005.
Robert S. Cramer and Raymond T. Cramer,
personal representatives
BUSSART, WEST & TYLER, P.C.
P.O. Box 1020
Rock Springs, WY 82902-1020
Published in the Sublette Examiner July 21, 28, Aug. 4 and 11, 2005


INVITATION FOR BIDS
FOX WILLOW PARK I, II, & III, THE MEADOWS, AND COUNTRY CLUB MEADOWS SUBDIVISIONS STREET SURFACING 2005
Sealed bids are requested for work described in the project manual for the Fox Willow Park I, II, & III, the Meadows, and Country Club Meadows Subdivisions Street Surfacing 2005 for Redstone Corporation, dated July 13, 2005, 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, until 2 p.m., local time on Aug. 4, 2005, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The work consists of chip sealing 11,680 SY of streets using MC70 prime coat and MC-800 seal coat, 11,300 SY of steets using MC-800 seal coat and associated work.
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 the Redstone Corporation for at least ten (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 (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 Redstone Corporation, until proper bond to secure performance of the contract has been filed and approved. All the above to be in accordance with 15-1-113, Wyoming Statutes, 1977, July 1980 supplement, or as amended.
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 (30) days after the date of opening.
Dated this 13th day of July, 2005.
Published in the Sublette Examiner July 21 and 28, 2005.


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
TAKE NOTICE that on July 15, 2005, an Application for Decree of Distribution of real property of LYLE K. STEGEN, deceased, was filed in the District Court of Sublette County, Wyo., Ninth Judicial District, Probate No. 2005-1953. Decedent died Feb. 3, 2004, owning an interest in real property described as the Lot 12 of the Wild Horse Ranch Subdivision, Sublette County, Wyo.
The court shall consider the application on the July 29, 2005, at 10 a.m., and if it appears the facts in the application are not in dispute, the court shall enter a decree of distribution as prayed for in said application.
DATED this 15th day of July 2005.
/s/ Marilyn Jensen, Clerk of Court
By Jean H. Hayward, Deputy Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner July 21 and 28, 2005.


STATE OF WYOMING )
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE ) ss.
TOWN OF PINEDALE )
The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale met in regular session, Monday, June 27, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., in the town hall. Those present: Rose Skinner, Miriam Carlson, Nylla Kunard and Gary Heuck. Also present: Chauncey Goodrich, representing the Pinedale Chapter Trout Unlimited; Dennis Schroeder; John McGee, representing Stantec; Aaron Seehafer, representing Rio Verde Engineering; Laurie Latta, mayor's assistant; Ron Brown and Randy Hubbard, representing the public works department; Dale Rasmussen, representing Pinedale Natural Gas; Andrew Slaton, representing the Pinedale Roundup; and Isabel Rucker, representing the Sublette Examiner.
The meeting was brought to order. Motion by Carlson to approve the minutes of the June 6 and 13 meetings as written. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Public hearing for the transfer of the Cowboy Bar retail liquor license from PJC Enterprises, LLC to Charlie and Lila Golden was opened for discussion. No comments were received. Motion by Carlson to accept the transfer of the retail liquor license of the Cowboy Bar, 104 West Pine Street, to Charlie and Lila Golden. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
John McGee, representing Stantec, and Randy Hubbard, representing the public works department, presented the bids for the Lagoon Rehabilitation Project: Hydro Construction $4,423,422; and W.R. Henderson Construction $4,458,000. McGee recommended the town award Hydro Construction the project.
After discussion, motion by Kunard to award the bid to Hydro Construction for the wastewater treatment plant Improvements in the amount of $4,423,422. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Carlson to have Mayor Skinner sign all appropriate documents in regards to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Aaron Seehafer, representing Rio Verde Engineering, gave an update on the Sublette Avenue Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Project.
Motion by Boyce to approve Resolution 2005-23, a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Federal Aviation Agency for the purchase of a tract of land located in the NE1/4 of Section 26, T.33N., R.109W. of the 6th P.M., Sublette County, Wyoming, owned by Stuart N. Bradow and Joanne L. Bradow. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Chauncey Goodrich, representing the Pinedale Chapter of Trout Unlimited, discussed building an underwater observatory in Pine Creek. Goodrich stated they are not looking for money right now; the project will not require town funding, but will want the structure to be maintained. After discussion, motion by Boyce to allow Trout Unlimited to continue on with their proposal for the underwater observatory in Pine Creek. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
After discussion, motion by Kunard to approve Lovelette, Skogen and Associates to do two more years of auditing. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The council discussed including a survey in the water bills concerning Mill Street, between South Tyler Avenue and South Fremont Avenue, whether to keep it open or abandon it for public parking. Motion by Heuck to put the survey in the utility bills going out July 1. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Heuck to approve Country Lane Liquors' application for twenty-four hour catering/malt beverage permit for the Museum of the Mountain Man on July 8 and 9. Motion seconded. Motion carried.
Motion by Carlson to approve Stockman's Bar & Lounge application for twenty-four hour catering/malt beverage permit for the Elliott-Boyer wedding at Rendezvous Pointe on July 2. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Dale Rasmussen, representing Pinedale Natural Gas, discussed the town participating with the cost of installing valley pans around their office at 108 North Jackson Avenue. Council was agreeable.
Laurie Latta, mayor's assistant, reported her monthly activities. After discussion, motion by Boyce to have the town join the Wyoming Economic Development Association for a fee of $125. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Public hearing for the annual appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, was opened for discussion. Motion by Boyce to go into executive session to discuss personnel. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Carlson to return to regular session. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
After lengthy discussion, motion by Heuck to approve Ordinance 374, Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006, as discussed on the third reading. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were presented for payment:
Belveal's Body & Towing, Inc. 850.00; Big J's Auto Parts 5,36657; B-N-C Trash Hauling 560.00; Breathing Air Systems 725.00; Bridger Mechanical 181.49; CB Mechanical, LLC 140.56; CenturyTel 504.57; CHDiagnotic & Consulting 1,935.00; Country Lane Groceries & Gas 1,388.72; Davis and Cannon 3,415.81; Energy Laboratories 241.50; Express Auto Car 72.95; Randy Hubbard 34.95; Incident Management Made Simply 368.45; L.N. Curtis 47,469.32; Lorman Education Services 1,050.00; Lovelett, Skogen, & Associates 1,000.00; Met-Chem 2,595.00; MNJ Technologies Direct 5,729.00; Northern Hydraulics 49.42; NUTECH Specialties 300.49; Pacific Power 237.27; Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department 3,575.95; Rio Verde Engineering 15.204.86; Safety Supply & Sign Co, Inc 442.93; Mary Sour 80.00; Sweetwater County Health Services 580.00; Team Laboratory Chemical Corp 425.00; The Tire Den, Inc 232.00; Union Telephone Co. 173.95; Connie Wenz 153.50; Western Plains Machinery 1,094.25; Wilson Brothers Construction 83,026.88; Zoll Medical Corporation 6,600.00; Laurie Latta 39.75; Pinedale Airport Board 15,837.98; Rose Skinner 39.75; Phylis Stevens 850.00;Front Range Fitness Equipment 6,283.82; Lonna Lundquist 151.50; Nancy Walters 63.13; Teddy Gosinski 151.00 Heather Allen 151.50; Phillip Carr 151.50; Billie Jo Greenhalgh 151.50; Just Us Two 262.06; Russell Underwood 151.50; Michael Johnson 151.50; Cadde 303.00; Trionon Developments 427.76.
Motion by Carlson to pay the bills as presented and per diem raise for Latta and Skinner for the Cody WAM convention travel. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Carlson discussed a stop sign on North Franklin Avenue. Kunard discussed weight limits on South Tyler Avenue.
Motion by Boyce to adjourn. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose Skinner
MAYOR
Patty Racich
CLERK/TREASURER
Published in the Sublette Examiner July 28, 2005.


STATE OF WYOMING )
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE ) ss.
TOWN OF PINEDALE )
The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale met in regular session, Monday July 11, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall. Those present: Rose Skinner, Barbara Boyce, Nylla Kunard, Miriam Carlson and Gary Heuck. Also present: Beverly Barron; Jim Whinnery and Bardy Bardin, representing the Sublette County Sheriff's Office; Julie Early, animal control officer; Aaron Seehafer, representing Rio Verde Engineering; Vicky Springer; Ken McLaughlin; Joseph Lison, representing JFC Engineers; Todd Ritter, representing Ranch Home Inc.; Randy Hubbard and Ron Brown, representing the public works department; Laurie Latta, mayor's assistant; Emily King, representing the Pinedale Roundup; and Isabel Rucker, representing the Sublette Examiner.
The meeting was brought to order.
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.
Bardy Bardin and Jim Whinnery reported the monthly activities of the sheriff's department. Motion by Boyce to have Mayor Skinner sign the law enforcement services contract between the Town of Pinedale, Wyo., and the Sublette County Sheriff. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Skinner reported the Sublette County Commissioners had agreed to waive the contract amount for all three county municipalities.
Laurie Latta, mayor's assistant, reported her monthly activities. Latta discussed the town would need to appoint a representative to the advisory board that will be hiring and overseeing the consultant who would be reporting on the impact issues and work to resolve those issues for the next year or two.
Laurie Latta, representing the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board, presented the final plat of Granite Peaks Estates second filing subdivision, which lies within one mile of the town limits. Latta reported the board recommended approval as presented. Motion by Boyce to accept the final plat of Granite Peaks Estates second filing subdivision. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Laurie Latta, representing the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board, presented the C-1 building permit for Pinedale Natural Gas, Lot 6, Block 2, Cooley Addition. Latta stated the building will be a duplicate of the existing building and be used for the business and employee housing, and the board had recommended the approval of the building permit. Motion by Boyce to grant Pinedale Natural Gas the building permit for Lot 6, Block 2, Cooley Addition. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously .
Laurie Latta, representing the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board, presented the front setback variance request for Sandra Meyers for a modular home on lots 19 and 20, Block 5, Cooley 1st. Latta stated the variance requested a 17' setback instead of 20' and the board had recommended approving the variance. After discussion motion by Boyce to grant the 17' front setback variance to Ranch Homes, Inc. on Lots 19 and 20, Block 5, Cooley 1st. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ken McLaughlin, a concern citizen of South Lincoln Avenue, discussed the town's 20-year-old-master plan and the need for it to be updated. McLaughlin recommended the town and county join together to make a unified planning and zoning master plan. McLaughlin discussed his concerns with planning and zoning standards, the compatible mixtures and asked for closer scrutiny.
Joe Lison, representing JFC Engineering, and Ed Wood, town attorney, gave an update on the new town shop. Lison recommended payment of application No. 15 in the amount of $27,491.85 and application No. 14 in the amount of $6,930. After lengthy discussion, motion by Boyce to pay application No. 15 in the amount of $27,491.85 and application No. 14 in the amount of $6,930. Motion seconded. Boyce voted aye, Carlson voted aye, Skinner voted aye, Kunard voted nay and Heuck voted nay. Motion carried.
Randy Hubbard, representing the public works department, gave an update on the Sewer Lagoon Rehabilitation Project.
Aaron Seehafer, representing Rio Verde Engineering, gave an update on the Sublette Avenue Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Project.
Vicky Springer, a concerned citizen, was present to discuss the issue of feral cats in Pinedale and her concerns with the town not having an ordinance for cats. No action taken.
Motion by Carlson to approve Bottoms Up Brewery's application for a 24-hour catering/malt beverage permit for Rocky Mountain Home Center on July 16. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Skinner presented Bonnie Chambers' resignation from the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board. Motion by Heuck to accept Chambers' resignation as of Aug. 1 with regret and advertise for a new planning and zoning board member. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Heuck to approve Resolution 2005-23, a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Federal Aviation Agency for the purchase of a tract of land Located in the NE1/4 of Section 26, T.33 N., R.109 W. Of the 6th P.M., Sublette County, Wyoming, owned by Stuart N. Bradow and Joanne L. Bradow. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were presented for payment:
A to Z Hardware 214.31; American Linen 68.00; ATCO 176.00; Beveal's Body & Towing, Inc 595.00; Big J's Auto Parts 373.41; Boyle Equipment CO., Inc. 18.00; Bucky's Outdoors 8.34; CC Distributing Inc. 106.10; Conoco Inc. 200.19; Department of Vet Diagnosis 25.00; DPC Industries, Inc. 800.75; Faler's General Store 782.95; Wayne Fornstrom 825.00; IRS Service Center 1,865.37; KM Construction 34,424.85; Licente Inn & Suites 120.00; Lathrop Feed & Equipment 622.00; Lovelett, Skogen & Associates 21,450.00; Mattew Bender 585.20; Office Outlet 974.12; Pacific Power 4,446.22; Pickaroon Timber Products 105.00; Pinedale Auto Supply 601.33; Pinedale Lumber 11.94; Pinedale Natural Gas, Inc. 677.51; Pinedale True Value 56.50; Rio Verde Engineering 12,595.18; Rocky Mountain Wash 35.10; Rocky Mt Turf & Industrial Equipment 86.70; Stantec Consulting 31,342.86; Sublette Examiner 459.38; Sweetwater County Health Services 820.00; Tegeler & Associates 58,451.00; US Postal Service 419.85; Vista Properties, LLC 132.16; Walker's Agri-Service 25,497.36; WAM 1,754.00; WEDA 125.00; Wester Plains Machinery 1,095.25; Wind River Web Services, LLC 25.00; Ralph Wood, Attorney 2,670.00; Wyoming Analytical246.00; wyoming.com, LLC 79.95; Wyoming Blue Cross Blue Shield; Sonia Otteman 151.51; Joseph/Trisha Donley 151.50.
The following salaries are listed in gross monthly salaries and do not include any benefits or overtime:
Ron Brown, Public Works Director, 3,647.88; Ron Hanson, Public Works Supervisor, 3,256.75; Randy Hubbard, Water/Wastewater Manager, 3,256.75; Patty Racich, Clerk/Treasurer 3,647.88; Office Personnel 1,293.28; Julie Early, Animal Control Officer, 2,039.80; Ruth Neely, Municipal Judge 973.00; Rose Skinner, Mayor 1,000.00; Barbara Boyce, Council Person 300.00; Miriam Carlson, Council Person 400.00; Nylla Kunard, Council Person 400.00; Gary Heuck, Council Person 400.00; Seasonal Park Personnel 1,152.00; Seasonal Public Works Personnel 1,305.25; Seasonal Park Personnel 1,914.00; Public Works Personnel 2,600.00; and Laurie Latta, Mayor's Assistant 2,919.67.
Motion by Carlson to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded. Carlson voted aye, Boyce voted aye, Skinner voted aye, Heuck voted nay, and Kunard voted nay to pay the bills with the exception of KM Construction. Motion carried.
Motion by Heuck to adjourn. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose Skinner
MAYOR
Patty Racich
CLERK/TREASURER
Published in the Sublette Examiner July 28, 2005.


RESOLUTION
WHERAS, the board of directors of the Sublette County Mosquito Abatement Dist. No. 1 met and held a public meeting at 38 Pine Creek Drive on July 14, 2005 for the purpose of assessing for mosquito abatement for the calendar year of 2006 and
WHERAS, notice of said public hearing was given in the Sublette Examiner on June 23, 2005;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the board of eirectors of the Sublette County Abatement District No. 1, that the annual assessment for mosquito abatement shall be as follows: $20 per business or residence in the Sublette County Mosquito Abatement District Number 1.
DATED this 22nd day of July, 2005.
Board of Directors
Sublette County Mosquito Abatement District No. 1
BY: Gil Winters
BY: Peggy Winters
BY: Rose Grossman
Published in the Sublette Examiner July 28, 2005.


State of Wyoming )
County of Sublette )
Town of Marbleton )
A public hearing will be held on Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at 7 p.m. at the town hall of the Town of Marbleton in accordance with Wyoming Statutes, 2005, as amended Section 15-1-405. This notice includes a copy of the "Proposed Annexation Report required by Section 15-1-405 (c) as follows:
PROPOSED ANNEXATION REPORT
MARNE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MARBLETON
In accordance with Wyoming Statutes, 2005, as amended, Section 15-1-402 (c)
In accordance with Wyoming Statutes, 2005, as amended, Section 15-1-402 (c), the following may be reported:
(i) A map of the area proposed to be annexed is attached.
(ii) The total estimated cost of infrastructure improvements required of all landowners by the annexing municipality related to the annexation.
Possible cost of sewer installation - $5,000.
(iii) A list of the basic and other services customarily available to residents of the city or town and a timetable when these services will reasonably be available to the area proposed to be annexed.
Sewer, water and police extant and immediately available.
(iv) A projected annual fee or service cost for services described in paragraph (iii) of this subsection.
Water - Hookup fee - $400
Annual fee - $253.80
Sewer - Hookup fee - $400
Annual fee - $66
(v) The current and projected property tax mill levies imposed by the municipality.
Mill levy - 8
(vi) The cost of infrastructure improvements required within the existing boundaries of the municipality to accommodate the proposed annexation.

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