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Sublette Examiner
Volume 7, Number 3 - April 12, 2007
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Public Notices

Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Regular Board Meeting
Date: April 4th, 2007
Venue: Pinedale District Court Room
Board Members in attendance:
Bill Budd, President
Walt Bousman, Secretary/Treasurer
Dave Racich, Trustee
Randy Johnson, Director
Minutes taken by Amber Stark, Clerk
Board Members Absent:
Jud Faler, Vice President
Garry Eiden, Trustee
Call to order:
The regular meeting of the Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Bill Budd at 7:02pm in the Pinedale District Court Room. With no changes proposed the board approved acceptance of the agenda as presented.
Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Bousman moved to approve the minutes of the March 20th, 2007 meeting. Mr. Racich seconded the motion, passed unanimously.
Mr. Bousman moved that Kip Boone be given the authority to conduct the district’s business within the bounds of the law in an ethical manner and to operate within the budget constraints set up by the board, further that he be authorized to operate under the policies and procedures already set and that he, in conjunction with the board develop future policies and implement such procedures for the efficient operation of the district. Seconded by Mr. Racich, moved unanimously.
Old Business:
Organizational chart – tabled
GRCS Proposal – Mr. Bousman commented that all his previous questions had been answered and asked that the district revisit the idea of buying a backup server for the medical files. Mr. Boone will look into the project.
Appleby Aviation – Nothing new received. Mr. Bousman commented that this item would be better discussed during budget sessions. Mr. Budd suggested that the EMS, Mr. Boone and the other providers meet to discuss their opinions and recommendations regarding the Appleby Aviation contract. Mr. Johnson confirmed that such a meeting would take place in May.
Lab Issues – resolved
Nursing Policies and Procedures – resolved
Current Business:
Physician Search Update
Kris Roork reported that there are no physicians currently on file for consideration, one PA is being considered but the committee is waiting to see if the board wants to consider mid-levels. Mr. Boone explained that the current physician recruiter from Merritt Hawkins has quit his job and Mr. Boone is waiting on a contract from another recruiter from Martin Fletcher and they will be moving forward on that one.
Mr. Budd introduced Dr. Quirk who will be working at the clinic.
Construction Project update – Mr. Gray not present
CFO Report
Lorraine Gatzke presented the board with financial statements for the district through February. Ms. Gatzke has set up a meeting with Mr. Bousman to go over the budget for next year and has set a deadline for budget requests for the 15th of April.
Explained that the checking account in Marbleton from which funds are being moved to Pinedale is the general account where revenue from the Marbleton clinic accrues and the funds are being moved into an interest bearing account in Pinedale on a monthly basis. Ms. Gatzke informed the board that they will be setting up electronic signatures from the board for payroll checks.
Mr. Racich suggested moving the board meeting schedule to coincide with payroll.
Ms. Gatzke commented that once the electronic signatures are set up it will not be a problem to have the regularly scheduled board meetings.
Mr. Bousman made a motion to accept the electronic signatures; Mr. Racich amended the motion to include changing the next regular board meeting to the 18th of April, 2007.
MR Racich made a motion to schedule board meeting son the first and third Wednesday of each month and to allow Ms. Gatzke to get electronic signatures for the board members, seconded by Mr. Bousman, carried unanimously.
Mr. Racich thanked Ms. Gatzke for her hard work on the financial statements.
EMS Council Report
Bill Krieger asked the board to approve the hiring of drivers for the ambulances on a full time basis.
Mr. Racich questioned whether this item should be addressed in the budget session.
Will Gay explained that these full time employee slots were in the budget from last year and the reason the board must approve the hires is that they are being hired below the basic salary.
Mr. Bousman moved to allow the EMS to hire up to six drivers, full time, seconded by Mr. Racich, carried unanimously.
Board directed Mr. Johnson to amend current policy to allow the EMS to do their own hiring.
Mr. Krieger explained that the current practice is to retire and replace old ambulances once they reach 200,000 miles. The EMS is budgeted to purchase a new ambulance and they would like to request permission to keep the old ambulance (1-5) to keep on standby as a backup ambulance.
Mr. Bousman moved to authorize the purchase of the new ambulance and the continued use of the old, seconded by Mr. Racich, carried unanimously.
Mr. Krieger relayed the EMS’s concern regarding their lack of opportunity to have input into decisions made by the board which will effect the EMS.
Mr. Boone offered to meet with the council and Mr. Krieger to discuss their concerns as most decisions will come through him.
Mr. Gay explained that the new hire contracts had not been signed by Dr. Schmitz yet so offered to bring the contract back once they have been signed.
New Business:
Sublette Health Care Coalition
Cindy Van reported that the coalition had not been able to meet prior to this meeting. Asked the board to give a clear indication of where they will b e moving the healthcare district this year and to provide an overall goal to work towards. The coalitions suggests they would like to see the county move in the direction of the clinics becoming certified as rural health care clinics and have at least one clinic licensed as a trauma receiving unit.
Mr. Boone stated that his goal is to establish a strategic plan and mission statement as soon as possible.
Special Olympics Sponsor
Mr. Johnson reported that he had been contacted by the Special Olympics organization requesting that the district support the Special Olympics for the year 2008.
The board expressed their reluctance to contribute to a tax supported institution as another tax supported institution. Board requested the item be tabled to be discussed during the budget sessions.
Mr. Racich read a letter from Air Idaho Rescue expressing their appreciation of the excellent work of the staff at Pinedale during the motorcycle accident last month. Mr. Racich also expressed his own appreciation for the hard work on both ends of the county by EMS and congratulated them on the facility in Sand Draw.
Construction Project Update
Brian Gray arrived and apologized for the delay. Mr. Gray reported that the clinic construction is going well; the steel and a few walls are up. The construction is currently ahead of schedule and below budget. Mr. Gray asked the board to set up a user’s group/operating committee to give input regarding lighting positions and headwalls that needed to be determined by core users.
Mr. Racich stated that such a team will be put together and they will let Mr. Gray know when it is ready.
Mr. Gray reported that the Ambulance barn should be finished in May and the clinic is still on schedule to be completed by November 15th and there will be a topping out party on May 1st to celebrate the main structure being shelled out.
Public Comments:
Lacy Haygood reported that after asking for input from the EMS regarding the ambulance barn interior decorating the color scheme was completely changed without any new consultation with the EMS. Ms. Haygood warned the board to be careful when the interior design of the clinic is put together.
Mr. Racich suggested contacting the architects to find out what happened.
Bill Schertz presented his concerns regarding the lack of ultra violet light in the ductwork of the clinic and ambulance barn.
Mr. Bousman commented that the purchase of such equipment had been approved by the board last year.
Mr. Johnson explained that he contacted the architects and discovered that the mechanical engineers had left out the equipment from the plans. The head architect has written a letter of reprimand to the mechanical engineers and they will be putting the equipment into the plans this week at no cost. Mr. Johnson expressed thanks to Mr. Schertz for discovering the omission.
Tom Davenport expressed his appreciation for Mr. Boone’s comments regarding setting up a strategic plan and mission statement. Mr. Davenport also commended Mr. Bousman for his motion to put Mr. Boone in charge of the business of the district. Mr. Davenport then expressed concern regarding the plans to offer contracts to all the providers. Urged the board to offer Dr. Boyle a contract as soon as possible.
Mr. Boone commented that it will take a while but that the district will move forward and focus on having quality patient-centered healthcare.
Sam Sharpe asked when the contracts will be sent to the physicians.
Mr. Johnson explained that the contracts are still being worked on because they want to make sure the contracts are good the first time. Explained that once the providers receive their contracts there will still be a time of negotiation with each individual and their attorney’s before the contracts are finalized.
Bev Sharpe asked if Dr. Boyle would be given a separate contract or would be given the same contract as everyone else.
Mr. Johnson explained that she would be given the general contract because as a government agency it is incumbent on the district to send out a standard, consistent contract to all providers to prevent any hint of discrimination. Once contracts are received individuals may negotiate regarding specific pay and benefits.
Mr. Sharpe asked how the computer service contract was changed.
Mr. Boone confirmed that he had made the decision to change the I.T. contract.
Mr. Sharpe asked for clarification on the method used to make the contract change. The board explained that a voice vote outside of the board meeting had been taken and a majority of the board members (Budd, Faler and Eiden) approved the decision.
Mr. Davenport commented that Mr. Boone had been given the responsibility of running the business of the district so such matters can be dealt with by him and are not the job of the board.
Carolyn Wood asked if the process of decision making including considering bids.
Mr. Boone confirmed that that was done and it would be continue to be done in all such decisions.
Stephanie Harper asked how many contracts were being offered to providers and what the difference is between those being offered and those already signed such as Dr. Quirk’s. Mr. Johnson clarified that the motion was to offer contracts to all providers which includes two mid-levels and a total of five contracts. Until contracts are signed they are not under public consideration so he cannot discuss their specifics until that time. Each provider will receive a contract consistent with their level and then negotiations will begin.
Mrs. Sharpe asked how long contracts would be in effect.
Ms. Roork explained that the majority of contracts with the district were for two years.
Dan Farrand clarified that in regards to the GRCS contract that they were unaware that there was a bid process going on and he did not receive the paperwork to submit a bid. Although he made several attempts to converse with MR. Boone regarding his requirements for I.T. in the district he was unable to talk to him about it. Mr. Farrand commented that there were misrepresentations made about GRCS in the board discussions because GRCS did not have a contract with the district but worked on a month by month basis.
Bill Schertz suggested to the board that they approach the county to ask them to pay for the Ambulance Barn and Clinic in Pinedale as the county has expressed their willingness to do so.
Racich made a motion to amend the agenda to accept Dr. Quirk’s contract at this time, seconded by Bousman, carried unanimously.
Mr. Racich made a motion to accept the amended contract with Dr. Jim Quirk, seconded by Bousman, carried unanimously.
Ms. Van raised her concern regarding the security of medical records on the I.T. server.
Mr. Krieger asked the board if they had any plans to approach the county commissioners regarding financing an ambulance barn in Marbleton.
Mr. Racich commented that they would probably pursue that as soon as possible. Informed the board that Joel Bousman and Mr. Kramer want to set up a fund to provide for the maintenance and upkeep of the new clinics and the board should consider such a fund in the budget requests.
Kris Roork expressed her appreciation to the EMTs for their consideration toward her while she stayed with them.
Financial Statement:
Mr. Racich made motion to approve payments as presented, seconded by Mr. Bousman and carried unanimously authorizing vouchers for payroll and vendors numbered 9087 through 9195 and Direct Deposit DD – 040607 through DD 040607-74 totaling $305,165.80.
Adjournment:
With no further business Mr. Racich motioned to adjourn the meeting, carried unanimously.
Adjourned at: 8:42pm
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, 2007.


OFFICIAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 3, 2007
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale, Wyoming, on this date at 11:00 a.m. with Bill Cramer, John Linn, Joel Bousman, Trey Wilkinson of the Sublette Examiner, Julia Stuble of the Pinedale Roundup, and Mary Lankford, County Clerk present.
The Board met at the Sand Draw Rescue Center site for the official ground breaking with Governor Dave Freudenthal and representatives of the companies involved in the Center’s construction, prior to the Board convening in regular session.
Chairman Cramer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the preceding regular meeting of March 20, 2007, were approved and ordered filed on motion by Commissioner Linn and seconded by Commissioner Bousman. The motion carried.
Frank James, Fairgrounds Manager, discussed the construction of a garage at the Fairgrounds.
The Board signed an extension of the 2005 Community Development Block Grant for the SAFV Task Force project.
It was moved by Commissioner Linn and seconded by Commissioner Bousman to reappoint Paul Scherbel as the County Surveyor for one year. The motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Bousman and seconded by Chairman Cramer to appoint Cash Rich to the Predatory Animal Board. The motion carried, with the vote being: Cramer-aye, Bousman-aye, and Linn-abstained.
It was moved by Commissioner Bousman and seconded by Commissioner Linn to appoint Todd Stevie to an unexpired term on the Ag. Center Committee. The motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Linn and seconded by Commissioner Bousman to appoint Julie Early to an unexpired term on the Sublette Citizens for Recycling. The motion carried.
The Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) project agreement in the amount of $312,480.00.
It was moved by Commissioner Linn and seconded by Commissioner Bousman to approve Change Order #2 for the Pinedale Medical Clinic in the amount of $8,578.00. The motion carried.
The Board signed the 2007 Wild Land Fire Management Annual Operating Plan.
It was moved by Commissioner Bousman and seconded by Commissioner Linn to a request for leave for ML Baxley to attend the 2007 National School Boards Association Conference in San Francisco on April 13-16, 2007. The motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Linn and seconded by Commissioner Bousman to adopt Resolution No. 07-980C appointing Mike D. Fuller, as a special prosecutor, to investigate, make a charging decision, and, if indicated, to prosecute a criminal complaint against Vincent M. Heydt. The motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Linn and seconded by Commissioner Bousman to authorize the Chairman to sign the Forest Service Law Enforcement contract for $9,500. The motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Bousman and seconded by Commissioner Linn to adopt the FY06 Financial Audit as presented by Leo Riley and Company. The motion carried.
In accordance with the public notice published in the Sublette Examiner on March 29, 2007, public hearing was scheduled for the following:
1. It was moved by Commissioner Bousman and seconded by Commissioner Linn to approve an application by Al and Carolyn Carollo for a Minor Subdivision, creating two lots on Tract 49, Cooley Sixth Subdivision. The motion carried.
2. It was moved by Commissioner Bousman and seconded by Commissioner Linn to approve an application by J and P Investments to vacate and amend the plat associated with Lots 11 and 12, Trails End Subdivision, in order to reconfigure the property lines for existing Lots 11 and 12, with new lots created to become Lots 17 and 18, Trails End Subdivision, First Amendment. The motion carried.
3. It was moved by Commissioner Linn and seconded by Commissioner Bousman to approve an application by James A. Toth; Mad Living Trust, Samuel M. Dorrence, Trustee; and Mad Living Trust, Marilyn A. Dorrence, Trustee, to vacate and amend the plat associated with Lots 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, Orcutt Hill Subdivision, Unit I, in order to combine the three lots into two lots, with the new lots created to become Lots 1-12 and 1-13, Orcutt Hill Subdivision, Unit I, First Amendment. The motion carried.
Butch Penton, Road and Bridge Superintendent, discussed road improvements for the Big Piney-Calpet Road, Daniel-Merna Road, Paradise Road, Middle Piney Road, Wild Horse Ranch Road, and Guio Road.
Caroline Sulenta, Sally Mackey, Dave Dockens, and Marti Seipp, representing the Sublette Citizens for Recycling, discussed the need for volunteers, a new baler, and track mounted skid steer. The Board agreed to fund $45,000 for the baler and additional staff. The Board agreed to provide funding for the rental of a skid steer.
Tony Chambers, presenting Chambers Design-Build, reported on the progress of the Sand Storage Building at the County Shop, Rendezvous Pointe Garage, Visitor’s Center, Pinedale Ambulance Barn, and the Sand Draw Project. Chambers discussed the light fixture and exhaust fan issues at the Pinedale Ambulance Barn. The Board suggested splitting the cost of the exhaust fan issue.
Sue Holz, representing Proactive Rehabilitation, requested $810 per month through December 2007 to continue the contract for County employees. The Board approved the request.
John Carney and Carl Detwyler, representing Carney Architects, John Fixter, representing Fixter Construction, and Daphne Platts, representing the Pinedale Library, discussed the proposed addition. A cost reduction list was presented and discussed. Comments were received from Judy Andrikopoulos, Laurie Latta, and Pat Washburn, Library Board members. Chairman Cramer expressed his commitment to the project. Commissioners Bousman and Linn questioned roofs, ice, and drainage. Carney reported that the parking variance application before the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Commission has been tabled. Commissioner Linn expressed his concern about the expense of the addition. The Board directed Carney to bid the project.
John Andrikopoulos and Randy Bolgiano, members of the Upper Green River Joint Powers Water Board, discussed the appointment of the At-Large member of the Board, and reviewed projects.
Gurn Brown, Randy Williams, and Maureen Meagher discussed funding for a Partnership Position with Western Wyoming RC & D. The Board referred them to the Conservation District.
John Blaha, Fes Krause, Alvin Mitchell, and Ben Franklin, representing the Fire Board, discussed the proposed ladder truck for Pinedale, land for the Kendall Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and the appointment of John Ball as the Assistant Fire Warden.
Bill Schertz commented on the Marbleton Clinic construction.
Accounts Payable audited and approved for payment:
ADVANCED FLUID SYSTEMS, LLC 1,846.10 / ALAMO 189.86 / AMERIHOST INN 162.00
AMERI-TECH EQUIPMENT COMPANY 42.40 / A TO Z COPIER SERVICE 653.75 /AV-TECH ELECTRONICS, INC 127.05 / BELVEAL SIGNS & LOCKSMITHING 1,789.00 /BIG J'S AUTO PARTS INC. 819.89 / JOEL E. BOUSMAN 145.50 /BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA HOTEL 97.05 / CAFE ON PINE 75.75 / DON CALHOUN 1,185.00 /CENTURYTEL 697.63 / CATIE COURIER 32.04 / WILLIAM W. CRAMER 4,066.56 /CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC 1,482.94 / D.A. SCREENING 335.00 /EIDEN'S CONSTRUCTION LLC 7,600.00 / FALER'S GENERAL STORE 29.43
THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER 1,181.00 / O'ANN FREDSTROM, M.D. 460.00 /GASES PLUS 147.72 / VANVLECK HOUSE 68.54 / MAGGIE HUDLOW 100.00 /MIKE HUECKSTAEDT 500.00 / HUTCHINSON OIL 37,509.43 /J & A TRAFFIC PRODUCTS 4,565.00 / JEFFREY JACQUET 5,000.00
BARRY JOHNSON 133.46 / JOHNSON CONTROLS 14,711.87 / KIMBALL EQUIPMENT CO. 627.61 /L&P FINANCIAL SERVICES 25,805.02 / LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS,INC. 49.00
LIFE FLIGHT MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM 45.00 / JOHN LINN 341.39 / HEATHER LONG 68.54
LORMAN EDUCATION SERVICES 329.00 / MAKING PLACES, INC. 2,366.06 /MOORE MEDICAL,LLC 324.90 / MYERS TIRE SUPPLY COMPANY 84.03 / NASAR 165.00 /NELSON ENGINEERING, INC. 791.00 / NOBLE CONSTRUCTION INC. 10,986.80 /NUTECH SPECIALTIES 868.40 / BILLY E. PAPE 132.00 / PAPE RANCHES, INC. 3,000.00 /PEAK GLASS 3,997.18 / JOHN B. PENTON 150.00 / ERIC PETERSON 159.92 /PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 821.97 / PINEDALE CLEANING SERVICE 200.00 /PINEDALE NATURAL GAS CO. 8,715.14 / PLAINSMAN PRINTING & SUPPLY 1,105.09 /PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 1,147.45 / PROFESSIONAL PRIDE, INC. 163.39 /QUILL CORPORATION 1,084.84 / DONNELL QUINTARD 32.04 / R&B SUPPLY 313.93
R & E COMPUTER SERVICE LLC 3,420.33 / RECYCLE SYSTEMS, LLC 522.31 /RENDEZVOUS TRAVEL 486.00 / RITEC INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 199.00 /ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 6,158.79 / ROBIN SCHAMBER 174.13 /ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROPANE 2,191.08 / S&K TRUCK AND AUTO INC 327.80 /SUBLETTE COUNTY FEED 2,273.00 / SUBLETTE COUNTY PAYROLL ACCT 100,000.00 /SUBLETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DIST #9 100.00 / SENIOR CLASS TRUST 2,500.00
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LABS 60.41 / SIX STATES DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 503.48 /STREET LAW INC 200.00 / STAMPEDE IRON WORKS 4,400.00 /SUBLETTE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 620.00 / SUBLETTE EXAMINER 50.00 /SURVEYOR SCHERBEL, LTD. 4,755.30 / SYMBOL ARTS 35.00
TEGELER AND ASSOCIATES 7,337.00 / THE TIRE DEN, INC. 7,015.70 /TOOLS UNLIMITED 1,063.00 / TOWN OF MARBLETON 38.78 / TOWN OF PINEDALE 2,038.68 /TRAFFIC SAFETY SUPPLY CO 1,515.87 / UNION TELEPHONE 975.81 /VERIZON WIRELESS 463.82 / WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 5,867.60 /WCB PRODUCTS, INC 62.50 / WYOMING DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 20.00 /WESTECH FUEL EQUIPMENT 793.75 / SKYLAR WILSON 375.00
WY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CTR 140.00 / WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 1,933.49
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ William W. Cramer, Chairman
Attest:
/s/ Mary L. Lankford, County Clerk
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, 2007.


STATE OF WYOMING)
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE) ss.
TOWN OF PINEDALE)
The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale met in regular session Monday, March 26, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Town Hall. Those present: Jack Vogt, representing WYBAL; Reed Armijo, representing Jorgensen Associates; Brian Gray, representing Worthington, Lenhart and Carpenter; Aaron Seehafer and Mark Eatinger, representing Rio Verde Engineering; Greg Ptasnik; John Mackey; Julie Early, Animal Control Officer; Bill Kellen; Lauren McKeever, Mayor's Assistant; Meghan Jacquet, Planning and Zoning Administrator; Randy Hubbard, representing Public Works; Carmel Kail; Susan Kramer; Wendi Schwartz; Jim Parker, Airport Manager; Annie O'Brien, representing the Pinedale Roundup; and Trey Wilkinson, representing the Sublette Examiner.
Mayor Smith brought the meeting to order. Present on Roll Call: Gary Heuck, Stephen Smith, Nylla Kunard. Chris House and David Hohl excused.
Motion by Kunard to approve the minutes of the February 26th and March 12th meetings as written. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Julie Early, Animal Control Officer, reported the monthly activities of the animal control department.
Randy Hubbard, representing the Public Works Department, reported the monthly activities of the public works department. After discussion motion hy Heuck to allow Hubbard to purchase a trailer mounted pressure washer/steamer with drum of soap in the amount of $16,267.94. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Meghan Jacquet, Planning and Zoning Administrator, reported the monthly activities of the planning and zoning department. Jacquet discussed updating the 1986 Master Land Use Plan for the Town of Pinedale. Council was agreeable.
Sublette County Sheriff's Department not present at scheduled time.
Jim Parker, Airport Manager, reported the monthly activities of the airport, presented the February Treasurer's Report and the draft minutes for March 14th airport board meeting.
Lauren McKeever, Mayor's Assistant, reported her monthly activities.
Motion by Heuck to approve the Application for 24 Hour Catering/Malt Beverage Permit for the Corral Bar on March 31st at Rendezvous Pointe for Ducks Unlimited. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Heuck to approve the Application for 24 Hour Catering/Malt Beverage Permit for Country Lane Liquor for the Maui for Money Fund-raise for The Learning Center on May 4th at Rendezvous Pointe. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Jack Vogt, representing WYBAL, LLC, and Reed Armijo, representing Jorgensen Associates, presented for approval the final plat of the Trails Creek Subdivision. Armijo reviewed the conditions approved with the preliminary plat: the applicant will confirm that the storm water runoff be allowed to runoff in the Colorado Ditch and that it will be cleaned; a note shall be included on the final plat indicating that the soils contained within the lots along Pine Creek may not be suitable for roads or building as indicated in the Soil Conservation Services Soil Survey; that engineered building pads will be required; and require an Elevation Certificate confirming the finish floor of the structure is one foot above the BFE. Armijo stated the subdivision roads will have three inches of asphalt. Meghan Jacquet, Pinedale Planning and Zoning Administrator, discussed that the Trails Creek access road was only 100 feet away from a road for the Split Diamond Subdivision, Jacquet stated WYDOT recommends maintaining a distance of 330 feet between major roads. Carmel Kail discussed her concerns with the access and traffic. After lengthy discussion Council agreed to have the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board review the conditions approved with the preliminary plat and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the proposed final plat.
Aaron Seehafer, representing Rio Verde Engineering, presented Albert M. and Carolyn M. Carollo's request for final plat approval of the Carollo Minor Subdivision, Creation of Lots 1 & 2 and vacation of Tract 49 and partial vacation of Tract 48 of the Cooley 6th Subdivision, which lies within one mile of the town limits. Seehafer stated as requested with the preliminary plat approval he had added that septic fields shall be approved by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to the final plat. Motion by Heuck to approve the Albert M. and Carolyn M. Carollo's final plat of the Carollo Minor Subdivision, Creation of Lots 1 & 2 and vacation of Tract 49 and partial vacation of Tract 48 of the Cooley 6th Subdivision. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Mark Eatinger, representing Rio Verde Engineering, presented John B. and Sylvia L. Harber's Petition for Annexation to the Town Pinedale of the property contained within the Ehman Lane Annexation, located within the W/2 SE/4, Section32, T.34N., R.109W. Of the 6th P.M., Sublette County, Wyoming. Motion by Kunard to find the Petition for Annexation in compliance and refer it to the Pinedale Planning and Zoning Board for review. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Wendi Schwartz, a concerned citizen, discussed her concerns with traffic and the need of stop signs rather than yield signs. Meghan Thoreau, Pinedale Planning and Zoning Administrator, informed the Council that the Wyoming Department of Transportation had changed their policies for new subdivisions to use stop signs over yield signs and the general recommendation is to keep east/west bound traffic flowing and locate stop signs on north/south traffic. Council agreed to take Schwartz's concerns under advisement.
Motion by Heuck to approve Ordinance 406, an ordinance of the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming amending Section 12.30.010 of the Pinedale Municipal Code by amending the name of the Board created therein and adding additional duties, on the third reading. Motion seconded. Heuck voted aye, Smith voted aye and Kunard voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kunard to approve Ordinance 407, an ordinance of the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming creating Chapter 13.13 of the Pinedale Municipal Code relating to the providing of water and/or sewer service outside of the Town Limits of the Town of Pinedale, on the second reading. Motion seconded. Heuck voted aye, Smith voted aye and Kunard voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Heuck to approve Ordinance 408, an ordinance of the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming amending Chapter 1767, Section 17.67.010, of the Pinedale Municipal Code regarding the Building and Development Standards for Condominium Developments, on the first reading. Motion seconded. Heuck voted aye, Smith voted aye and Kunard voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Heuck to approve Ordinance 409, an ordinance of the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming creating Chapter 16.65 of the Pinedale Municipal Code to establish certain criteria for subdivisions located outside of but within a mile of the Town Limits, on the first reading. Motion seconded. Heuck voted aye, Smith voted aye and Kunard voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bills were presented for payment:
ACS Gov't Systems, Inc. 625.00; CenturyTel 798.08; CNA Surety/Western Surety 125.00; D.A. Screening 100.00; Electrical Systems Consultants 1482.00; Energy Laboratories 406.00; Grainger 855.00; HACH 2493.20; Ideal Mfg., Inc. 382.51; Lauren McKeever 94.09; Moore Myers & Garland, LLC 1756.99; OBO's Deli - Pinedale 38.00; Pinedale Natural Gas 24.00; R&E Computer Service 235.00; Rocky Mountain Power 182.44; Ron's Ace Rentals 40.65; Scott Machinery Company 269.67; Stantec Consulting 556.50; Sublette Examiner 25.00; Teton County Extension 75.00; The Electric Company of WY 334.78; The Fire Extinguisher Guy/Gal 282.00; Union Telephone 307.96; USA Blue Book 866.61; Waterford Systems 218.17; Western Plains Machinery 1048.00; Wise Connection 244.99; Phyllis Stevens 850.00;Unemployment 10.07.
Motion Heuck to pay the bills as presented. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Heuck to adjourn. Motion seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Steve Smith, MAYOR
Patti Racich, CLERK/TREASURER
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, 2007.


PUBLIC NOTICE
At the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, Leo Riley & Company, presented the FY06 Financial Audit. The audit report is available for public inspection at the Office of the County Clerk, 21 South Tyler, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, 2007.


INVITATION FOR BIDS
HORSE CREEK ROAD
for
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
Sealed BIDS are requested for work described in the project manual for the above named project prepared by Rio Verde Engineering, 201 West Pine Street, P.O. Box 642, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941.
Bids will be received by Rio Verde Engineering, until 3:00 PM local time on April 30, 2007, at which time said BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud.
This project consists of placing 24,000 cubic yards of compacted fill, 28,000 tons of crushed base, 16,300 tons of asphalt, 6800 cubic yards of pitrun, 61,600 square feet of engineering fabric, and 11,800 cubic yards of topsoil removal for 4.5 miles of road resurfacing for County Road 23-112 (Horse Creek Road).
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. local time on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 , at which time an on site inspection of the proposed work will be conducted and special considerations will be discussed. The meeting will be held at the office of Rio Verde Engineering. All prospective BIDDERS must attend this meeting.
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 Sublette County 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 7 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 Sublette County 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, 2007.
The right is reserved by Sublette County 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.
SUBLETTE COUNTY
Dated this 9th day of April, 2007
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, April 19, April 26, 2007.


INVITATION FOR BIDS
SUBLETTE COUNTY BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN NORTH PATHWAY EXTENSION
for
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
Sealed BIDS are requested for work described in the project manual for the above named project prepared by Rio Verde Engineering, 201 West Pine Street, P.O. Box 642, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941.
Bids will be received by Rio Verde Engineering until 3:00 PM local time on April 30, 2007, at which time said BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud.
This project consists of placing 370 cubic yards of compacted fill, 380 tons of crushed base, 205 tons of asphalt, and 475 cubic yards of topsoil removal for 2,000 feet of bike path extension. The path extension begins at the end of the existing path, goes around the parking lot, follows the dirt road, and ties to Fremont Lake Road.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted at 10:00 AM. local time on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 , at which time an on site inspection of the proposed work will be conducted and special considerations will be discussed. The meeting will be held at the office of Rio Verde Engineering. All prospective BIDDERS must attend this meeting.
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 Sublette County 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 7 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 Sublette County 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, 2007.
The right is reserved by Sublette County 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.
SUBLETTE COUNTY
Dated this 9th day of April, 2007
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, April 19, April 26, 2007.


INVITATION FOR BIDS
SOUTH PARADISE ROAD OVERLAY
for
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
Sealed BIDS are requested for work described in the project manual for the above named project prepared by Rio Verde Engineering, 201 West Pine Street, P.O. Box 642, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941.
Bids will be received by Rio Verde Engineering until 3:00 PM local time on April 30, 2007, at which time said BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The work consists of placing 12,000 tons of 2-inch asphalt overlay on the south seven miles of Paradise CR 23-136.
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 Sublette County 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 7 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 Sublette County 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, 2007.
The right is reserved by Sublette County 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.
SUBLETTE COUNTY
Dated this 9th day of April, 2007
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, April 19 and April 26, 2007.


PUBLIC NOTICE
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sublette County Board of Commissioners will be held on May 1, 2007 at 1:00 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. Request for Change of Zoning District Boundary; pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations, entitled Administration; by Sublette County to rezone 7.58 acres from R (Residential) to RS-1 (Recreational Service) and Conditional Use approval, pursuant to Chapter V of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations, entitled Conditional Uses, in order to allow further development of the 7.58 acre parcel as a community park. The purpose of the proposed change in zoning district boundary and conditional use is to allow the setbacks to be reduced to the 10 foot front and side yard setbacks allowed in the RS-1 zoning district, in order to build a restroom facility on the park property without impacting existing facilities associated with the park. The parcel subject to the proposed change in zoning district boundary is located in Section 33, Township 34N, Range 109W; generally described as Park Lot, Block 4, Shelter Park Subdivision and being immediately north of the Pinedale town limits at the intersection of Quaker Lane and Lake Road.
2. Request for Minor Subdivision approval, pursuant to Chapter VI of the Sublette County Subdivision Resolution, entitled Minor Subdivision, by Mike and Laurie McClain. The application proposes the creation of two 2.61 acre lots in the Rural Residential zoning district (one dwelling unit per two acres net). The parcel subject to the proposed Minor Subdivision is located in Section 29, Township 109N, Range 34W; generally described as 188 Ehman Lane (County Road 23-144) and being approximately 1.8 miles north of the intersection of Ehman Lane and U S Highway 191.
/s/ William W. Cramer, Chairman
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, 2007.


NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBDIVIDE
AMD Holdings, LLC will file an application for a minor subdivision with the Sublette County Planning and Zoning Commission to create the Mountain Village Park Minor Subdivision within part of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 7, T29N, R111W, Sublette County, Wyoming. Said land is located 1.5 miles south of Big Piney, on the west side of U. S. Highway 189, contains 17.24 acres and is zoned M-H and I-L.
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12 and April 19, 2007.


PUBLIC NOTICE
The Sublette County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 7:00 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. Request for Conditional Use approval, pursuant to Chapter V of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations, entitled Conditional Uses, by Mark Noble. The application proposes a 5 year renewal for the gravel pit located on agriculturally zoned land near Cora. The parcel subject to the proposed Conditional Use is located in Section 28, Township 35N, Range 110W; generally described as Cora and being located approximately 12.6 miles from Pinedale, 0.3 miles from Highway 352 .
2. Request for Final Plat approval; pursuant to Chapter V of the Sublette County Subdivision Resolution, entitled Final Plat; for Wilderness Estates Subdivision to subdivide 201.67 acres into 20 lots, within the R-R 10/PUD (Rural Residential Ten Acre Planned Unit Development) zoning district (14 lots with an average lot size of 4.9 acres each and 6 lots with an average lot size of 20 acres each). The parcel subject to the application for Final Plat is located in Section(s) 1 and 6, Township 33N, Range108W and 109W; generally described as Stock Driveway County Road 23-220 and Badger Ridge Road and being on 0.5 miles north of Fayette Pole Creek Road and 2.56 miles east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 191 and Fayette Pole Creek Road.
3. Request for a Change of Zoning District Boundary; pursuant to Chapter VIII, Section 2 of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations, entitled Change of Zoning District Boundary and a request for a Variance, pursuant to Chapter VI of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations, entitled Variances by Andrew Michael O’Neal. The applicant is requesting a change of zoning district boundary for 19.95 acres from RR-20 (Rural Residential-20 acres per dwelling unit) to RR-10 (Rural Residential-10 acres per dwelling unit) and a variance to allow future division of the same 19.95 acre parcel as a Minor Subdivision, where the O’Neal parcel was created by a lot division and Chapter VI of the Sublette County Subdivision Resolution, entitled Minor Subdivision, provides that where land has been divided into two tracts in accordance with the regulations pertaining to a Minor Subdivision, there can be no further division without compliance with the Sublette County Subdivision Resolution. The O’Neal parcel subject to the Change of Zoning District Boundary and Variance is located in Section 2, Township 33N, Range 111W; generally described as 12886 US Highway 189 (Lot E – O’Neal Lot Division) and being located in the Daniel area approximately 2.7 miles south of the intersection of US Highways 191 and 189.
4. Request for a Variance, pursuant to Chapter VI of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations, entitled Variances, by Enercrest Incorporated to allow a wind turbine of 67.5 feet in height in the Light Industrial zoning district, where the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations limit the height an accessory structure to a maximum of 35 feet in the Light Industrial zoning district. The wind turbine is to provide for the generation of electricity and is permitted as an accessory use in the Light Industrial zoning district. The parcel subject to variance application is located Section 8, Township 29N, Range 111W (Lot 4 Gopher Ridge Industrial Park Subdivision); generally described as 1 Gopher Ridge Lane and being approximately a 1.5 miles south of Big Piney on the east side of US Highway 189.
/s/ Albert Sommers, Chairman
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, 2007.


SUBLETTE COUNTY NOTICE TO APPROPRIATORS OF WATER
Public notice is hereby given that the following listed water users have completed the requirements of proof of appropriation and beneficial use of ground water for the following wells approved by the State Engineer. Pursuant to Section 41-4-511, Wyoming Statutes, 1977, the below listed proofs of appropriation will be held open for public inspection from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. during April 23 through April 27, 2007, at the following location(s): 1. State Engineer's Office, Herschler Building, Cheyenne, Wyoming. 2. Office of the Division Superintendent, Town Hall, Cokeville, Wyoming. As allowed by Section 41-4-312, any person claiming a water right interest in the same sources of supply to which the below advertised proofs refer may inform the Water Division Superintendent of his desire to contest the rights of the person or persons seeking adjudication. The statement of contest shall be presented within fifteen days after the closing of the public inspection and shall state with reasonable certainty the grounds of the contest. The statement must be verified by the sworn affidavit of the contestant, his agent or attorney. If no contest is initiated, the advertised proofs will be submitted to the State Board of Control for consideration during its meeting beginning on May 14, 2007, with the Division Superintendent's recommendation that certificates of appropriation be issued.
JADE HENDERSON, SUPERINTENDENT, WATER DIVISION FOUR
Published in the Sublette Examiner April 12, 2007.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. at the Town Hall of the Town of Pinedale in accordance with W.S. 15-1-405. This notice includes a copy of the Proposed Annexation Report required by W.S. 15-1-402(c) as follows:
PROPOSED ANNEXATION REPORT
J.M.O. ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF PINEDALE
In accordance with W.S. 15-1-402(c) the following may be reported:
1. A map of the area proposed to be annexed is attached.
2. The total estimated cost of infrastructure improvements required of all landowners by the annexing municipality: There are no costs required of the landowners as a result of the annexation. Any infrastructure improvements will be made at the election of the landowners within the annexed area but none are required of this annexation.
3. A list of basic and other services customarily available to residents of the Town of Pinedale and a timetable when these services will reasonably be available to the area proposed to be annexed is as follows: Customary services - Water, Sewer, Street Maintenance and Police Protection. Timetable – Water, Sewer, Street Maintenance and Police Protection are currently available to the proposed annexed area.
4. The projected annual fee or service cost for services described in Paragraph 3 above is:
Water – Commercial Hookup Fee - $500 to $3,000.00+
Quarterly Service Fee - $73.31 to $151.14
Sewer – Commercial Hookup Fee - $500 to $2,500.00
Quarterly Service Fee - $42.68 to $94.99
5. The current and projected property tax mill levies imposed by the Town of Pinedale: Mill Levy – 8 (statutory maximum)
6. The cost of the infrastructure improvements required within the existing boundaries of the Town of Pinedale to accommodate the proposed annexation: There are no additional infrastructure improvements required within the Town of Pinedale to serve the annexed area.
Patty Racich
Town Clerk, Town of Pinedale
Publish in the Sublette Examiner April 5, 2007 and April 12, 2007.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. at the Town Hall of the Town of Pinedale in accordance with W.S. 15-1-405. This notice includes a copy of the Proposed Annexation Report required by W.S. 15-1-402(c) as follows:
PROPOSED ANNEXATION REPORT
SPLIT DIAMOND MEADOWS ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF PINEDALE
In accordance with W.S. 15-1-402(c) the following may be reported:
1.A map of the area proposed to be annexed is attached.
2.The total estimated cost of infrastructure improvements required of all landowners by the annexing municipality: There are no costs required of the landowners as a result of the annexation. Any infrastructure improvements will be made at the election of the landowners within the annexed area but will not be required of such landowners.
3.A list of basic and other services customarily available to residents of the Town of Pinedale and a timetable when these services will reasonably be available to the area proposed to be annexed is as follows: Customary services - Water, Sewer, Street Maintenance and Police Protection. Timetable – Water, Sewer and Street Maintenance will be available when the landowners in the annexed area elect to construct at their cost the applicable infrastructure within the annexed area to the standards of the Town of Pinedale and such applicable infrastructure is accepted by the Town of Pinedale. Police Protection will be available to the proposed annexed area upon final annexation.
4. The projected annual fee or service cost for services described in Paragraph 3 above is:
Water– Residential Hookup Fee - $1,300 to $2,000.00
Quarterly Service Fee - $59.05
Sewer– Residential Hookup Fee- $2,000.00
Quarterly Service Fee - $33.04
5.The current and projected property tax mill levies imposed by the Town of Pinedale: Mill Levy – 8 (statutory maximum)
6. The cost of the infrastructure improvements required within the existing boundaries of the Town of Pinedale to accommodate the proposed annexation: There are no additional infrastructure improvements required within the Town of Pinedale to serve the annexed area.
Patty Racich, Town Clerk, Town of Pinedale
Publish in the Sublette Examiner April 5 and April 12, 2007

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