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Sublette Examiner
Volume 6, Number 21 - August 17, 2006
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Public Notices

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of July, 2008,Placidos, Inc., Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant, filed an application for arestaurant liquor license in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of BigPiney, Wyoming for the following described place and premises, to wit: 6 ft. x6 ft. room in the northeast corner of building on the first floor of Block 10,north 60 ft of lots 13, 14, 15 and then east 10 ft then north 60 ft of lot 12of the MacGlashan of the first addition to the Town of Big Piney, Wyo., andprotests if any, against the issuance of this license will be heard September5, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall in the Council Chambers in Big Piney,Wyoming.
Jackie Arthur, Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31,2006.


PUBLIC NOTICE
To Whom It May Concern:
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Sublettehas decided to vacate a portion of the public road know as “Beacon Lane” inSection 26, T33N, R109W and depicted upon the plat for the Airport Subdivisionof record in the Office of the Clerk of Sublette County in Book 29 ofMiscellaneous Records on page 267.
All objections thereto or claims for damages by reasonthereof must be filed in writing with the County Clerk of said county, beforenoon, on the 1st day of September 2006, or such road will be vacated withoutreference to such objections or claims for damages.
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE
STATE OF WYOMING
Mary L. Lankford, Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner August 10, 17, & 24, 2006.


PUBLIC NOTICE
To Whom It May Concern:
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Sublettehas decided to vacate a portion of the public road know as “Runway Lane” inSection 26, T33N, R109W and depicted upon the plat for the Airport Subdivisionof record in the Office of the Clerk of Sublette County in Book 29 ofMiscellaneous Records on page 267.
All objections thereto or claims for damages by reasonthereof must be fled in writing with the County Clerk of said County, beforenoon, on the 1st day of September 2006, or such road will be vacated withoutreference to such objections or claims for damages.
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE
STATE OF WYOMING
Mary L. Lankford, Clerk
Publish in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 10, 17 and 24, 2006.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Chambers Design Build, Inc (CDBI) and Sublette County areseeking subcontractor bids for the Rendezvous Pointe Garage to be locatedbehind the existing Rendezvous Pointe building at 425 E. Magnolia Street inPinedale, Wyoming. The buildingwill be 6,164 sf one-story, wood frame construction with metal roofing &siding and stone wainscot. Allsubcontractors bidding the project must submit a prequalification form. Any subcontractor may be required topost a performance bond. Inaddition, electrical and mechanical subcontractors must submit a letter of bondabilitywith their prequalification form. Pre-qualification forms are available from:
Chambers Design Build, Inc.
167 S Cole Avenue - POB 1360
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-6264
Contract documents will be available, with a $100 refundabledeposit, in September from CDBI, and a copy will be available for viewing attheir office. Bids will be due inthe office of CDBI. CDBI will make available to bidders and interested parties the bid duedate and time, and when Bids will be read aloud at the office of the SubletteCounty Clerk at 21 S. Tyler Avenue, Pinedale, Wyo. Pre-qualificationapplications are due back in the office of CDBI by August 28, 2006. This will be the only publicsolicitation for bidders.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or allapplications and subsequent bids.
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug 10 and 17, 2006.


CALL FOR BIDS
The Town of Pinedale will be accepting sealed bids forproviding fuel supplies to the town. Bids are requested on the following:
Unleaded gasoline (minimum 85 octane)
Diesel fuel
Amixture of 60 percent No. 2 and 40 percent No. 1 during winter
100 percent No. 2 during summer
Propane
Bids are to be in accordance with terms and conditionscontained in the information for bidders and the proposed fuel purchaseagreement, which are available from the Town Hall, 210 West Pine Street, duringregular business hours.
Bids must be received at the Town Hall no later than 5 p.m.on Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.Bids will be awarded at the regular council meeting at 6:30 p.m. on that day.Bids submitted by mail should be enclosed in a second envelope. The Town ofPinedale reserves the right to waive minor defects or irregularities in thebidding, or to reject all bids.
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 17 and 24, 2006.


NOTICE OF HEARING
ENLARGEMENT OF SUBLETTE
COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
SERVICE & IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT No. 2
On July 3, 2006, a petition was filed with the Board ofCounty Commissioners of Sublette County, Wyoming, for the enlargement ofSublette County Mosquito Abatement District #2, to provide mosquito abatement.
The petition will be heard at a public hearing before theBoard of County Commissioners in the Commissioners Meeting Room, SubletteCounty Courthouse, Pinedale, Wyo., at the hour of 10:30 a.m. on the 5th day ofSeptember, 2006.
The petition may be inspected in the office of the CountyClerk, Sublette County, Wyoming, during regular business hours.
The proposed method of financing the improvements orservices will be by the levy of a tax upon future residents living within theaddition to the existing district.
All interested persons will be heard at the hearing. Written requests for exclusion from, orinclusion of, land in the proposed district will be heard and considered.
The boundaries of the proposed district, generally, are:
T30N,R110W
Part ofsections 3, 10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30
T30N,R111W
Part ofsections 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
A map of the specific areas to be included in the proposedenlargement is available for inspection at the Office of the County Clerk,located at 21 South Tyler, Pinedale, Wyo., during regular business hours.
Dated this 14th day of August, 2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ Betty Fear, Chairman
Published in the Sublette Examiner August 17 and 24, 2006.


Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Regular Meeting
June 12, 2006
7:30 p.m.
County Commissioners Room
Pinedale, Wyo.
Jerry Jensen, president, chaired this meeting held in theCounty Commissioners Room, Pinedale, Wyo. Mary Lynn Worl, vice president, Bill Barney, secretary/treasurer, WaltBousman, trustee, Garry Eiden, trustee, and Randy Johnson, Director, were inattendance. Jauna McGinnis, clerk, took the minutes.
Others in attendance:
EMS: Bill Krieger, Katie Krieger, Andy McGinnis
MBPC: Geneal Bailey, Carol Mackie
Press Reps:Bill Boender, Sublette Examiner, Lindsey Ross,Pinedale Roundup
Others: Jeff Swain, Jud Faler, Bill Budd, Melissa Kirchner,Merris Royal
CALL TO ORDER
Jerry Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. andset the agenda. Added f. $2000 monthly allotment and moved budget review tog. Walt Bousman motioned to acceptthe agenda as amended. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
MINUTES
Walt Bousman motioned to accept the May 22, 2006 regular andMay 31 special meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried with Garry Eidenabstaining.
ISSUES
CLINICS
Clinic Administrator Progress – Randy Johnson reportedthe receipt of 26 applications. A hiring committee consisting of Walt Bousman,Bill Barney, Judy Anderson, Randy Johnson and Jauna McGinnis was set-up.
UPDATE
The Pinedale Clinic task list is in progress. The MarbletonClinic still needs a nurse.
EMS
Tony Chambers – abled until a later time.
Update – Bill Krieger reported the medical protocolsshould be ready for Dr. Schmitz’s review. A volunteer payroll policy wasreviewed and will be acted on at the next meeting. The hiring policy is stillin process.
Personnel Hiring – Katie Krieger presented volunteerRory Jackson to be full-time on a temporary basis through the middle ofNovember and will be utilized in both Big Piney and Pinedale. Walt Bousmanmotioned to hire Rory Jackson for the full-time temporary basis. Seconded byBill Barney and carried unanimously. Andy McGinnis reported the EMS Council is reviewingthe idea of a two crew/24-7 basis. Pinedale EMS would like to bring on two tofour more personnel. A hiring policy was presented to be distributed to theboard. A more formal background check release and questionnaire has beenimplemented. The training policy was submitted to the board. It was approvedpending the consolidation with the existing policy. Dave Klein was extended anoffer of employment but not officially hired. Mary Lynn Worl motioned toofficially hire David Klein at Tier 2/Level 1 and waive probation forretirement. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carried unanimously.
Volunteer Pay Proposal – This will be reviewed for thenext meeting.
GENERAL
Jud Faler – Faler addressed the board regarding hisconcerns about two recent special meetings, an executive session and contractnegotiations. The board was able to help him interpret the statutes correctlyand understand the reasoning for the executive session.
Stretcher Bid – Chairman Jensen opened the onesubmitted bid by Burleigh Binning. Bill Barney motioned to award the bid toBurleigh Binning for $21. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carriedunanimously.
Parking Request – The historical society requested touse the parking lot east of the clinic. Construction should begin on the ambulancebarn. Tabled until the arrival of Tony Chambers.
Radio/Generator/Newspaper/Building Maintenance Contracts– Walt Bousman motioned to put the contracts out for bid. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carriedunanimously. Chairman Jensen reported Comtech will be evaluating the radios andtowers. No results yet.
Tony Chambers – Tony Chambers reported the project bidfor the ambulance barn came in at 1,245,000 with value engineering decreasingit to 1,197,000. The commissioners approved and signed the contract. The startdate is July 1 with a finish date in November or December. The board will beresponsible for the phone system, furnishings, blinds, appliances, snow meltsystem, etc. Site work included in this price bid is the front concrete apronwith some road base.
Parking Request - There will be parking to the west of thebuilding area which will be partitioned off for museum use. Jauna McGinnis isto contact them. Walt Bousman motioned to approve the request minus theambulance barn site. Seconded by Garry Eiden and carried unanimously.
$2,000 Monthly Allotment Clarification – This is foremergency equipment and replacement only. Not to be used for equipment thatshould be put through the budget. A newly revised equipment policy will bepresented to clarify the use of the $2,000 monthly allotment.
Budget Review – Discussed EMS requests. Three twinmattresses, table lamps, bar stools, couch, desk, dining table, stainless steelrefrigerator, washer, dryer were added for $10,200. Jauna McGinnis is to get aphone system recommendation.
Jeff Swain addressed the counseling needs. Mr. Swain is tocompose a quantitative report that measures the services provided and whatadditional funds would provide.
Big Piney EMS requested the purchase of a new washer anddryer. Bill Barney motioned to purchase a washer and dryer. Seconded by MaryLynn Worl and carried unanimously.
Garry Eiden exited the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
The board continued the budget review.
Mary Lynn Worl reported on the commissioners meeting thatshe and Jauna McGinnis attended. A vision statement and budget numbers werepresented to the commissioners as requested. Fear was negative about thebudget. Betty Fear and John Linn were not in favor of fronting the money andquestioned the need for the clinics. Bill Cramer was in favor. Worl was put onthe spot regarding Dr. Burnett and the clinic. The request would be included inthe county budget. The commissioners did approve paying for the land around theexisting clinic. This may force the district to build one clinic to receive allemergencies. Options were discussed. Bill Barney motioned to go ahead andpursue avenues for the new clinic. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carriedunanimously.
Bill Barney motioned to pursue the land acquisition.Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Merris Royal, a registered nurse, advocated protecting theEMTs with the glove suits.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Bill Barney motioned to go into executive session for arange of personnel issues. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carried unanimously.The board retired into executive session at 10:55 p.m.
Chairman Jensen brought the meeting back to order at 12:17a.m.
Mary Lynn Worl motioned to hire the following Pinedaleclinic individuals; Marilyn Huffman Clinical C-1/level 10, Jenny Gray ClinicalC-1/level 1, Barbara Harper Clinical C-1/level 3, Julie Woolwine ClinicalC-1/level 3, Peggy Weber Clinical C-1/level 6, Vicki Haffey Clinical E/level10, Amy Goodrich Clinical D/level 9, Verna Hanson Admin C/level 1 and move upto level 4 upon full responsibility at the director’s discretion, JuliannBailey Admin C/level 2, Shawna Danze Admin C/level 1, Irma Vandervelde AdminD/level 1, Laureen Horn Admin D/level 8, Amanda Key Admin D/level 8, ValerieCalanchini Admin D/level 1, Linda Grant Admin B/level 6, Michele Gosinski$20/hour; waive the health insurance and retirement waiting period and transferearned vacation for those eligible. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carriedunanimously. Walt Bousman motionedto accept the employment agreements with both Dr. Czarnik and Randy Johnsonwith a change to vacation of four weeks paid and one week unpaid retro to thefirst of the year, and pursue an employment agreement with Dr. LaSuer. Secondedby Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously.
DISBURSEMENT APPROVAL
The check registers were reviewed for accountability ofchecks. No discrepancies were noted. Mary Lynn Worl motioned to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by WaltBousman and carried unanimously authorizing vouchers for payroll and vendorsnumbered 6955 through 7073, DD061506-10 through DD061506-40, DD063006-10through DD063006-29, DD053106-29, EFT061506-1, EFT063006-1 through EFT063006-2,DDHEE061506-1, DDHEE063006-1, DDHER061506-1 and DDHER063006-1 totaling$545,611.46.
ADJOURNMENT
Without any further business, Mary Lynn Worl motioned toadjourn the meeting. Seconded byBill Barney and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 12:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted this 14th day of August 2006.
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees
Jerry A. Jensen, Chairman
Jauna M. McGinnis, Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 17, 2006.


Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Regular Meeting
July 12, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Marbleton Fire Hall
Marbleton Wyo.
Mary Lynn Worl, vice president, chaired this meeting held inthe Marbleton Fire Hall, Marbleton, Wyo. Bill Barney, secretary/treasurer, WaltBousman, trustee, and Randy Johnson, director, were in attendance. JerryJensen, president, and Garry Eiden, trustee, were absent. Jauna McGinnis,clerk, took the minutes.
Others in attendance:
EMS: KatieKrieger, Wil Gay, Andy McGinnis, Wendy Boman
Press Reps: Bill Boender, Sublette Examiner, Lindsey Rossand Annie O’Brien, Pinedale Roundup
Others: JeffSell, Shell Oil
CALL TO ORDER
Mary Lynn Worl called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. andset the agenda. Walt Bousman motioned to accept the agenda as presented. Seconded by Bill Barney and carriedunanimously.
ISSUES
CLINICS
Physician/Administrator Search - Randy Johnson reported themailer is in process for Merritt Hawkins. Input on candidates and questions forinterviews have been obtained for the administrator position. Randy Johnson,Bill Barney and Walt Bousman will meet to go through resumes. Interviews andschedules will be set for up to five candidates.
PC Task List – The list should be completed by the endof the week. Thank-you letters should be sent to those involved.
Sound Proofing – A proposal was received by The GreenFrontier. Walt Bousman motioned to hire The Green Frontier to do the soundproofing at the Marbleton Clinic. Seconded by Bill Barney and carriedunanimously.
Hire Personnel – Bill Barney motioned to hire TraciCogdill at Admin D/Level 3. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carried unanimously.This is a full-time permanent position. Walt Bousman motioned to hire SusanKramer at $15/hr as an intern as full-time temporary. Seconded by Bill Barneyand carried unanimously. Bill Barney motioned to hire Merris Royal, RN as atemporary full-time at clinical C-1/level 5. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carried unanimously.
Locum Rental – Dr. Boyle has a house for rent. BillBarney motioned to accept the lease. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carriedunanimously.
Construction Project Update – Randy Johnson reportedon his meeting with Ben Aufterheide of GE Johnson. It is anticipated theconstruction documents will be ready to be put out for the guaranteed maximumprice with a project start date of Sept. 1. Weekly meetings will be needed tomake decisions, chart progress, etc. Chairman Worl directed Randy Johnson toparticipate in these meetings. Day-to-day operational decisions will be inconsult with professionals. Bill Barney motioned to authorize Randy Johnson tolocate someone with approval of the chairman. Seconded by Walt Bousman andcarried unanimously. Implicit in the motion is the professionals will be paidat their professional rate. Because there are no formal inspections at thestate level, these inspections will be necessary.
EMS
Sand Draw Update – Bill Barney motioned to commitfunds to order the chassis/box for the Sand Draw ambulance. Seconded by WaltBousman and carried unanimously. The letter of commitment to the Sand Drawproject was signed by the board. A letter to Horton to secure the chassis wassigned. Other letters of commitment were authorized for the chairman to signlater when drawn up.
Call Schedule – Wil Gay presented his concerns withthe 48/96 schedule in that he and Katie Krieger were liable due to it beingtheir decision not the board’s. Fatigue is a concern. Different schedules werediscussed. The idea of two crews 24/7 was discussed. The volunteer slots wouldremain. Discussed making a policy to give new employees one year to relocate.Walt Bousman motioned to create four positions for both Pinedale and Big Pinemously.It was stated this would not affect the volunteer slots. Continual discussionis recommended on this issue.
Ambulance Rates – Medicare changed how supplies arenow charged for. Jauna McGinnis requested the ability to tier the base rates totake into account the supplies that are no longer line-itemed. New rates shouldbe brought to the next meeting.
Fire Hall Rent – Walt Bousman motioned to accept therent increase. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
GENERAL
Website – A proposal from Wyoming.com was presented tocreate a website for the district. It was suggested to inquire with localproviders first. Bill Barney motioned to develop a website for the districtthat includes clinics and EMS with information about activities, withpreferences to keep it local. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carriedunanimously.
COL Increase – Walt Bousman motioned to approve a 5percent cost-of-living increase. Seconded by Bill Barney and carriedunanimously.
Security Release – Jauna McGinnis reported the bankwill be using a new source for securities resulting in the release of currentsecurities for new ones. Walt Bousman motioned to authorize the release ofsecurities. Seconded by BillBarney and carried unanimously.
Computer Approval – Walt Bousman motioned to approvethe purchase of the admin computer. Seconded by Bill Barney and carriedunanimously.
Land Acquisition – Bill Barney motioned to proceedwith the land acquisition and exercise the purchase options associated with theland surrounding the existing Marbleton Clinic. Seconded by Walt Bousman andcarried unanimously. Chairman Worl directed Randy Johnson to communicate thiswith Mary Lankford.
Budget – The exercise equipment for the EMS wasdiscussed. Walt Bousman motioned to table the budget discussion until thebudget hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Wil Gay reported a meeting held with fire, EMS, and searchand rescue discussed how to effectively communicate in large-scale events. IfEMS is involved, then either Katie Krieger or Wil Gay will be with the incidentcommand structure to relay the information to the service. Walt Bousman wouldlike to see the district set up local fire contracts to receive reimbursementfor EMTs on federal fires. The EMS association is in the process of lobbyingfor EMS retirement. Slated to goto legislation in November. Bill Barney stated for the record this all startedwith Walt Bousman’s conversation with the governor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Walt Bousman motioned to go into executive session forpersonnel issues. Seconded by BillBarney and carried unanimously.
The board retired into executive session at 9:15 p.m. withWil Gay, Andy McGinnis, Randy Johnson and Jauna McGinnis.
Chairman Worl brought the meeting back to order at 9:42 p.m.
Bill Barney motioned to terminate David Potter. Seconded byWalt Bousman and carried unanimously.
Walt Bousman motioned to go back into executive session forpersonnel issues. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
The board retired into executive session at 9:43 p.m.Chairman Worl brought the meeting back to order at 10:42 p.m.
Walt Bousman motioned to hire Michelle Overgaag at $41/hourto be reviewed on or before Oct. 9. Seconded by Bill Barney and carriedunanimously. It was indicated this is a temporary part-time position.
Bill Barney motioned to hire Doug Thomas with four weekspaid vacation plus one week unpaid at clinical B/level 7. Seconded by WaltBousman and carried unanimously.
Bill Barney motioned to add two administrative positions atthe Marbleton Clinic and to purchase required equipment for the jobs. Secondedby Walt Bousman and carried unanimously.
Bill Barney motioned to accept the resolution that theSublette County Rural Health Care District has considered the present andforeseeable difficulty of procuring services of qualified physicians, nursepractitioners and PAs to locally serve the public and has therefore found itreasonably necessary to offer the security of extended term contracts in orderto engage these people and it is a definite long term advantage to the districtwhich it would not otherwise possess. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carriedunanimously.
Bill Barney motioned that the language of the resolution beincorporated into the contracts of all current and future physicians, nursepractitioners and physician assistants. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carriedunanimously.
DISBURSEMENT APPROVAL
The check registers were reviewed for accountability ofchecks. No discrepancies werenoted. Walt Bousman motioned topay the bills as presented. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimouslyauthorizing vouchers for vendors and payroll numbered 7123 through 7268,DD071406-10 through DD073106-42, DDHEE071406-1 through DDHER073106-1,EFT071406-1 through EFT073106-3 totaling $488,587.27.
ADJOURNMENT
Without any further business, Walt Bousman motioned toadjourn the meeting. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously. Meetingadjourned 10:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted this 14th day of August 2006
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees
Jerry A. Jensen, Chairman
Jauna M. McGinnis, Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 17, 2006.


Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Regular Meeting
July 26, 2006
7:30 p.m.
County Commissioners Room
Pinedale Wyo.
Jerry Jensen, president, chaired this meeting held in theCounty Commissioners Room, Pinedale, Wyo. Bill Barney, secretary/treasurer, Walt Bousman, trustee, and RandyJohnson, director, were in attendance. Mary Lynn Worl, vice president, andGarry Eiden, trustee (who obtained an agenda and exited the meeting), wereabsent. Jauna McGinnis, clerk, took the minutes.
Others in attendance:
EMS: Wil Gay
Press Reps: Bill Boender, Sublette Examiner, Annie O’Brien,Pinedale Roundup
CALL TO ORDER
Jerry Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. andset the agenda. Item salary checks was added under the general section. WaltBousman motioned to accept the agenda as amended. Seconded by Bill Barney andcarried unanimously.
ISSUES
CLINICS
Physician/Administrator Search – An interview has beenset up with a board certified family practice physician during the third weekof August. Four outstanding candidates have been identified for interviews.Randy Johnson requested the ability to interview for the practice managerreplacement. Bill Barney motioned to interview for two practice managerpositions. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carried unanimously. Nora Farrand hasbegun to consolidate the business personnel into one business department.
Construction Project Update – Randy Johnson reportedthe owner/architect/construction meetings have been going well. A Sep. 1 groundbreaking ceremony is anticipated. A consolidated financial sheet indicatingmonthly cash demands was requested. The foundation has been poured for theambulance barn. Individuals have been identified to do the inspections on thePinedale clinic construction.
Other – There is an incredible amount of cooperationbetween EMS and the cinics all due to the efforts of the board members.
EMS
Randy Johnson thanked the EMS personnel for filling in forMelissa Kirchner’s position while on vacation.
Sand Draw Update – Wil Gay reported a group is beingput together for the Sand Draw project. A formal proposal will be brought tothe board. The chassis has been ordered.
Other – Wil Gay was given the ability to extend offersto candidates before bringing a recommendation to the board for hire on athree-month trial basis. Wil Gay will recompile the hiring policy and paperworkfor the board. Bill Barney motioned to allow the EMS hiring committee to extendoffers to candidates, on a three-month trial, and bring a policy. Seconded byWalt Bousman and carried unanimously. A state EMS association is being puttogether. It will be lobbying for the EMS volunteer retirement issue. ChairmanJensen directed Randy Johnson to compose a letter of support from the district.Sources of revenue are being researched. Wil Gay and Randy Johnson were directed to start pursuing grants for thenew Pinedale EMS ambulance. Three bids will be required.
GENERAL
Website Update – Tabled.
Salary Schedule Change – A salary schedule line fortechnologists versus technicians was added. Walt Bousman motioned to accept thesalary schedule. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously. Randy Johnsonproposed a salary restructure for physicians for recruitment and retention. Thecurrent physicians will need to be reassessed. Bill Barney motioned that thesalary range for physicians would be at 75 percent of the state salary schedulefor physicians of comparable skill and training and that in recruiting thedirector have the scope to negotiate up to 90 percent with the understandingthat the basic salary will need to be reassessed with the state norms. Secondedby Walt Bousman and carried unanimously.
Land Acquisition – This has been handed over to thecommissioners and has been assured by County Clerk Mary Lankford this will goforward. Randy Johnson requested this be a completed agenda item to beremoved.
Stipend Policy – A revised supplementary stipendpolicy was presented with a line for back-up supervisors for PAs. Walt Bousmanmotioned to add a back-up supervisor for PAs to the policy. Seconded by Bill Barney and carriedunanimously.
Salary Checks – Randy Johnson was directed by thechairman to research the procedure by the school district and county for salarycheck signatory authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Walt Bousman motioned to go into executive session forpersonnel issues. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously. The boardretired into executive session at 8:55 p.m. Chairman Jensen brought the meeting back to order at 10:16p.m.
Bill Barney motioned that it be the board’s policy thatthere be one EMS Medical Director for the service and for all EMTs who aremembers of the service. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carried unanimously.
Walt Bousman motioned to terminate Merlin Durhman. Secondedby Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
Bill Barney motioned to create a position ofpayroll/benefits clerk and expand the existing position of inventory andaccounts payable clerk to be districtwide so that both would be districtwidepositions. Seconded by Walt Bousman and carried unanimously.
Randy Johnson reported that Annie Sondgeroth has requestedthe basement to be cleared of Pinedale clinic items. He has been caught in thisconflict and some items have been removed. He intends to let her know that thisis not a priority item on his list and would expect board members to receivecalls.
DISBURSEMENT APPROVAL
The check registers were reviewed for accountability ofchecks. No discrepancies were noted. Walt Bousman motioned to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by BillBarney and carried unanimously authorizing vouchers for payroll and vendorsnumbered 7269 through 7322, DD072406-1 through DD072406-2, EFT072406-1 throughEFT072406-2 totaling $207,049.46.
ADJOURNMENT
Without any further business, Walt Bousman motioned toadjourn the meeting. Meetingadjourned 10:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted this 14th day of August 2006.
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees
Jerry A. Jensen, Chairman
Jauna M. McGinnis, Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 17, 2006.


Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Regular Meeting
June 26, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Marbleton Fire Hall
Marbleton Wyo.
Jerry Jensen, president, chaired this meeting held in theMarbleton Fire Hall, Marbleton, Wyo. Mary Lynn Worl, vice president, Bill Barney, secretary/treasurer, GarryEiden, trustee, and Randy Johnson, director, were in attendance. Walt Bousman,trustee, was absent. Jauna McGinnis, clerk, took the minutes.
Others in attendance:
EMS: Bill Krieger, Wil Gay, Andy McGinnis, Dave Potter,Wendy Boman, Jody Yeary, Dave and Vashti Kinnamon, Jody Yeary, Rory Jackson
Clinics: Geneal Bailey, Carol Mackie, Nora Farrand, KarenHaskell
Press Reps: Bill Boender, Sublette Examiner, Lindsey Rossand Annie O’Brien, Pinedale Roundup
Others: Other Community Members
CALL TO ORDER
Jerry Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. andset the agenda. Mary Lynn Worl motioned to accept the agenda as presented.Motion amended to add Bill Barney to the General section. Seconded by GarryEiden and carried unanimously.
ISSUES
CLINICS
Update - Randy Johnson reported he has received a releasefrom Dr. Healey to do a databank search. He would be available in July. Dr. Robin Webb is in the Pinedaleclinic as a locum. An FNP has been presented to the Marbleton Clinic, GretaMartin. A nurse moving to Cora is interested in working in the MarbletonClinic. Merritt Hawkins’ recruiters spent time touring the locations and area.This will be a difficult search, but not impossible. Randy Johnson requestedpermission to do a mailing campaign. The cost will be around $35,000 per searchwhen completed. Mary Lynn Worl motioned to authorize the mailing campaign.Seconded by Bill Barney and carried with Garry Eiden opposed. Around 40 peoplehave shown interest in the administrator position. The district will be losingNora Farrand Aug. 31. Theboard will think about replacing with one of thecandidates. Two employees will be taking the x-ray tech course.
PC Task List - The Pinedale Clinic task list is about90-percent complete. Nora Farrand presented.
Base Station Radio – An analysis of the radio systemis still in process. Homeland security has provided new base station radios forevery hospital and clinic in the state with the Wyo-link system. One radio foreach clinic with a tower, antenna and coaxial have been delivered and will beinstalled at a later date. It was recommended to keep the current radio runninguntil it is known the new radios work. The old base station in the clinic willbe put in the Big Piney EMS trailer.
Financial Policy – Nora Farrand presented thefinancial policy. Bill Barney motioned to accept the district financial policywith a review in six months. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carriedunanimously. A community member discussed his concern over a recent visit atthe Pinedale Clinic. Bill Barney motioned to accept the lab billing policy.Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously.
Cooling System – Andy McGinnis presented a remedy tocool the Pinedale clinic. Ducting to the public health side will be blocked toaccommodate Annie Sondgeroth’s request to not have air-conditioned space. MaryLynn Worl motioned to accept the All-Tech proposal for the 13 Seer A/C to beinstalled in the Pinedale clinic. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried withGarry Eiden opposed.
EMS
Volunteer Pay Proposal – Bill Barney motioned toaccept the policy with a revisit in six months. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously.
Sand Draw – David Potter presented an update. Theambulance barn portion is being pushed forward. Commitments are being gatheredfrom Ultra Resources, EnCana, Shell and BP. Ultra has committed to $250,000 forthe ambulance purchase. The county commissioners are committed to the project.The new ambulance is bigger for more equipment, patient care and personnelsafety. The board needs more input and there is disagreement with crosstraining (i.e., fire equipment) of personnel. Mary Lynn Worl motioned to approvereserving a chassis for a new ambulance. Died for lack of a second. It wassuggested to invite Tony Chambers and John Blaha to discuss this issuefurther.
Other – The training policy has not been completed.The hiring policy will be distributed to all Board Members.
Other – Wil Gay requested the ability to run two crews24/7 through Rendezvous weekend. He was directed to come back with a policy todelegate authority to the EMS Council to approve necessary extra crews.
GENERAL
Radio/Generator/Newspaper/Building Maintenance ContractAward – Bids were received from the Sublette Examiner and PinedaleRoundup for the newspaper contract. Mary Lynn Worl motioned to accept the bidfrom the Sublette Examiner. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.One bid was received for the generator maintenance from Intermountain ElectricService. Bill Barney motioned to accept the bid from Intermountain ElectricService. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously. One bid wasreceived for the building maintenance from Merritt-Robbins, Inc. Bill Barneymotioned to accept the bid from Merritt-Robbins, Inc. Seconded by Mary LynnWorl and carried unanimously. One bid was received for the radio maintenancefrom Sublette Communications. Bill Barney motioned to accept the bid fromSublette Communications. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously. yon the two crews 24/7, 96/48 schedule. Seconded by Bill Barney and carriedunaniEquipment Policy – It was mentioned this policy was the first stepin delegating financial authority. Bill Barney motioned to accept the equipment policy. Seconded by MaryLynn Worl and carried unanimously.
Budget Review – The glove safety suits were discussed.It will cost $100 per glove suit to have them cleaned with a48-hour-turn-around, and $58 per suit for non-biohazard cleaning. JaunaMcGinnis read the resolution of intent. Mary Lynn Worl motioned to accept theresolution of intent. Seconded by Bill Barney and carried unanimously.
Bill Barney – Bill Barney has proposals to bringforward at a later time in relation to Wyoming Range Medical.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Bill Barney motioned to adjourn into executive session forpersonnel. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously.
The board retired into executive session at 10:24 p.m.
Chairman Jensen brought the meeting back to order at 10:55p.m.
Bill Barney motioned to accept the contract with Kris Roork,PA. Seconded by Mary Lynn Worl and carried unanimously. Direction was given toRandy Johnson to pursue Dr. Healey. Mary Lynn Worl motioned to hire LeslieRozier at $45/hour and waive the waiting period for retirement. Seconded by Bill Barney and carriedunanimously. Direction was given to Randy Johnson to continue with Dr.Boyle.
Mary Lynn Worl exited the meeting.
DISBURSEMENT APPROVAL
The check registers were reviewed for accountability ofchecks. No discrepancies were noted. Bill Barney motioned to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by GarryEiden and carried unanimously authorizing vouchers for vendors numbered 7074 through7122 totaling $463,519.20.
ADJOURNMENT
Without any further business, Bill Barney motioned toadjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned 11:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted this 14th day of August 2006.
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Trustees
Jerry A. Jensen, Chairman
Jauna M. McGinnis, Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 17, 2006.


PUBLIC NOTICE
The Sublette County Planning and Zoning Commission will meeton Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at 7 p.m. in the Big Piney Library, Big Piney,Wyo. At this time, a public hearing will be held to consider the followingapplications:
AGENDA
1. Conditional use application by Stepp by Stepp, Inc. toconstruct and operate a workers’ camp on 4.93 acres, more or less zoned I-H(heavy industrial), being lot 47, Sand Draw Industrial Park Subdivision, SecondFiling. The purpose of theconditional-use request is to create a manager home and locate three modulartrailers to allow for temporary housing of drivers with a maximum of fourpersons per unit. A shop facilityalong with fuel storage with also be on site. The property is located in along Highway 189 just south ofthe State Highway 351 intersection
2. Request for a variance by Bubba Larsen; pursuant toChapter VI of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations, entitledvariances, to allow a guest house containing a total of 1,095 square feet offloor area, where the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations limitthe size of a guest house to 800 square feet. The parcel subject to the proposed variance is located inSection 5, Township 32N, Range 118W (Lot 3A Big River Subdivision); generallydescribed as 5 Martin L. King Jr. Parkway and being on the west sideof U.S. Highway 191 approximately 1.5 miles north of Wyoming Highway 353.
3. Request for Preliminary Plat approval; pursuant toChapter III of the Sublette County Subdivision Resolution, entitled PreliminaryPlat; for Reed Subdivision (Randy Reed property owner) to subdivide 59.75 acresinto 11 lots, with an average density of 5.43 acres per lot, within the R-R 5(Rural Residential Five Acre Minimum) zoning district. The parcel subject tothe proposed subdivision islocated in Section 25, Township 34N, Range 111W; generally described as 10983US Highway 191 and being on the south side of U.S. Highway 191 approximately0.4 miles east of Daniel Junction.
4. Request for Preliminary Plat approval; pursuant toChapter III of the Sublette County Subdivision Resolution, entitled PreliminaryPlat; for Culberson Creek Subdivision(Dan Harrison & Earl Gabbardproperty owners) to subdivide 39.36 acres into 3 lots, with an average densityof 13.12 acres per lot, within the R-R 10 (Rural Residential Ten Acre Minimum)zoning district. The parcelsubject to the proposed subdivision is located in Section 11, Township 36N,Range 112W (Hoback Ranches, Sheet 2, Tract 1); generally described as 79 RimRoad and being on the south side of U.S. Highway 191 approximately 0.5 mileswest of U.S. Highway 189-191.
5. Request for Preliminary Plat approval; pursuant toChapter III of the Sublette CountySubdivision Resolution, entitled Preliminary Plat; for Duck Creek Subdivision(Patricia Sterck property owner) to subdivide 66.09 acres into 11 lots, with anaverage density of 6.61 acres per lot, within the R-R 5 (Rural Residential FiveAcre Minimum) zoning district. Theparcel subject to the proposed subdivision is located in Section 6, Township33N, Range 109W; generally described as 38 New Fork River Road West and beinglocated east of IndustrialPark Road CR 23-109 and south of U.S. Highway 191 approximately 0.5 miles westof the Pinedale town limits.
6. Request for change of zoning district boundary; pursuantto Chapter VIII of the SubletteCounty Zoning and Development Regulations, entitled Administration; byLifestyle Development Company (Snook Family Limited Partnership property owner)to rezoned 160 acres from Resource Conservation (RC) to Agricultural (A-1) anda request for conditional use; pursuant to Chapter V of the Sublette CountyZoning and Development Regulations, entitled conditional uses; by LifestyleDevelopment Company (Snook Family Limited Partnership property owner) todevelop the 160 acre parcel as a private guest ranch. The parcel subject to theproposed change in zoning district boundary and conditional use is located inSection 16, Township 39N, Range 110W; generally described as 433 Tepee CreekRoad and being located approximately 6.7 miles northwest of the intersection ofUnion Pass Road and Green River Lakes Road.
7. Request for change of zoning district boundary; pursuantto Chapter VIII of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations,entitled Administration; by Katrinka Heil to rezone 15 acres from A-1(Agricultural) to R-R 5 (Rural Residential Five Acre Minimum). The purpose of the proposed changein zoning district boundary is to createtwo family division lots. The parcel subject to the proposed change in zoningdistrict boundary is located in Section 23, Township 35N, Range 111W; generally described as 155 Forty Rod RoadCR 23-149 and being locatedapproximately 1.4 miles east of US Highway 189-191.
8. Request for change of zoning district boundary; pursuantto Chapter VIII of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations,entitled Administration; by VLW, LLC (Larry Whitaker property owner) to rezone55 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-R (Rural Residential Two Acre Minimum). The purpose of the proposed change in zoning districtboundary is a 16 lot subdivision. The parcel subject to the proposed change in zoning district boundary islocated in Section 27, Township 34N,Range 109W; generally described as Fremont lake Road CR 23-154 and being 0.3miles west of Fremont Lake Road CR 23-154 and approximately 0.5 miles from thePinedale town limits.
9. Request for Condition Use; pursuant to Chapter V of theSublette County Zoning and Development Regulations, entitled Conditional Uses;by Porta-Kamp International (Sand Draw LLC property owner) to develop two 100person temporary camps (man camps)in the heavy Industrial Zoning District. The parcels subject to the proposed conditional use is located inSection 5, Township 30N, Range 107W (Lot 67 and 68 Sand Draw Industrial Park Subdivision);generally described as Lary Lozier Road and being located approximately 0.6miles east of U.S. highway 191.
/s/ Albert Sommers, Chairman
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 17, 2006.


NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR
FOR
SUBLETTE COUNTY LANDFILL CELL CONSTRUCTION
In conformance with Wyoming Statute 16-6-106, notice ishereby given that Sublette County, Wyo., has accepted as completed according tothe plans, specifications and rules governing the same, the work performedunder that contract dated February 7, 2006, between Sublette County, Wyomingand R. S. Bennett Construction,Inc., the contractor; that work under said contract, known as the SubletteCounty Landfill Cell Construction, is complete, and the Contractor is entitledto final payment.
Notice is further given that subsequent to the forty first(41st) day after the first publication of this notice, to wit, September 27,2006, that Sublette County, Wyoming, will pay to said Contractor the fullamount under the contract.
Any claim or claims for work, labor, materials or suppliesfurnished for this project must be filed with Sublette County, Wyoming prior toSeptember 27, 2006.
Dated this 14th day of August, 2006.
/s/ Mary L. Lankford, County Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner Aug. 17, 24 and 31, 2006.

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