PUBLIC
NOTICE
REQUEST
FOR
PROPOSAL
SUBLETTE
COUNTY
HOSPITAL
DISTRICT
625 E Hennick Street
Pinedale, WY 82941
Sublette County Hospital District in Pinedale, WY is seeking a Building Commissioning Agent for a proposed 84,000 SF Critical Access Hospital and Long-Term Care Center in Pinedale, WY. Proposals are due April 7, 2023, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time Zone. Interested firms should contact Karl Lueschow at Karl@lueschowprojectmanagement.com or call 608-347-0519 for a copy of the full Request for Proposal.
Notice #9208 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 17, 24, 31, 2023
PUBLIC
NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
625 E Hennick Street
Pinedale, WY 82941
Sublette County Hospital District in Pinedale, WY is seeking a Medical Equipment Planner for a proposed 84,000 SF Critical Access Hospital and Long-Term Care Center in Pinedale, WY. Proposals are due April 7, 2023, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time Zone. Interested firms should contact Karl Lueschow at Karl@lueschowprojectmanagement.com or call 608-347-0519 for a copy of the full Request for Proposal.
Notice #9213 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 24, 31, April 7, 2023
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by XTO Energy Inc. to operate one (1) 46 hp GasJack GJ230 injection pump engine (ENG001) at various well sites in Lincoln, Sublette and Sweetwater Counties, Wyoming. A Chapter 6, Section 2(c)(ii) demonstration in accordance with the Division’s Interim Policy has been conducted. Emission offset requirements, if applicable, have been applied to this permitting action at a ratio of 1.5:1.0 for VOCs and 1.1:1.0 for NOx. Permitting actions to date have resulted in a decrease in actual VOC emissions of 6.0 tpy and a decrease in actual NOx emissions of 16.4 tpy. Therefore, XTO Energy has met the offset requirements for VOCs and NOx.
For the duration of the public comment period, the permit application, the agency’s analysis, and the public notice are available for public inspection online at https://openair.wyo.gov, utilizing facility ID F031023 and permit number P0035988 under permits. This material may also be viewed online, at the above URL, utilizing a public computer at the Lincoln County Library, Kemmerer, Wyoming, Sublette County Library, Pinedale, Wyoming and Sweetwater County Clerks office, Green River, Wyoming. Additionally, for the duration of the public comment period a copy of this public notice is available for public inspection at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, Kemmerer, Wyoming. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternate formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Written comments may be directed to Nancy Vehr, Administrator, Division of Air Quality, Department of Environmental Quality, 200 West 17th St., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 or by fax
(307) 635-1784. Please reference A0014360 in your comment. Comments may also be submitted electronically through the Division’s website (http://aq.wyomingdeq.commentinput.com). Comments submitted by email will not be included in the administrative record. All comments received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023 will be considered in the final determination on this application. A public hearing will be conducted only if in the opinion of the administrator sufficient interest is generated or if an aggrieved party so requests. Para español, visite deq.wyoming.gov.
Notice #9214 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 31, 2023
IN THE DISTRICT COURT,
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT,
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
In Probate
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF )
ARTHUR GARLAND SPEIGHT, )
aka A.G. SPEIGHT, deceased. )
NOTICE
OF
PROBATE
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 21st day of March 2023, a Verified Petition for Admission of Ancillary Probate was filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court by Howard Lyman Speight, Petitioner, and S. Thomas Throne as Attorney for Petitioner. The Petition requests that an Order admitting certified copies of the proceedings from the District Court of Travis County, Texas, under Docket No. C-1-PB-22-000538, for the Estate of Arthur Garland Speight, aka A.G. Speight to record in this Court, to be considered and treated as original proceedings in this Court, and that Decedent’s assets in this State be administered according to those proceedings pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 2-11-201.
Any objections regarding the issuing of such an Order should be filed in the office of the Clerk of District Court within thirty (30) days of the final publication date of this notice and if such objections are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed, they will be forever barred.
DATED this 21st day of March 2023.
/s/ S. Thomas Throne
Throne Law Office, P.C.
Attorney for Petitioner:
S. Thomas Throne, #5-1602
Throne Law Office, P.C.
P.O. Drawer 6590
Sheridan, WY 82801
Telephone: (307) 672-5858
Fax: (307) 674-6104
Notice #9216 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 24, 31, April 7, 2023
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
MARCH
7,
2023
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library on this date at 9:00 a.m. with Sam White, Tom Noble, Doug Vickrey, Dave Stephens, Mack Bradley, Clayton Melinkovich, Jeness Saxton, Cali O’Hare (via Zoom) representing the Pinedale Roundup, and Carrie Long, County Clerk, present.
Chairman White led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The agenda was approved on motion by Commissioner Noble, seconded by Commissioner Vickrey.
The minutes of the previous meeting on February 21, 2023 were approved and ordered filed, on motion by Commissioner Bradley, seconded by Commissioner Stephens.
Billy Pape updated the Board on Road & Bridge activities as well as Waste Management.
Mike Jackson, Rio Verde Engineering, informed the board the request for bids for the North Paradise overlay has been advertised and should be in later in March.
Commissioner Noble presented a letter from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to the other members of the Board, and the Board collectively agreed to take no action on the contents of the letter.
Jessica Rice (Treasurer’s office) and Tess Soll (Planning and Zoning) updated the Board on their trip to Washington, DC for the National Association of County Officers meeting.
Clint Gilchrist, Historic Preservation Board, requested approval from the Board to apply for a grant to nominate the Dunham Place as a national historic site. Commission Noble made a motion to approve the request, Commissioner Vickrey seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Noble made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to W.S. 16-4-405(a)(iii) Litigation. Commissioner Vickrey seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Board reconvened open session with no action from the Executive Session. Commissioner Vickrey made a motion to adjourn to an Executive Session pursuant to W.S. 16-4-405(a)(ii) Personnel. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Board reconvened open session with no action from the Executive Session.
Andrea Jean, Human Resources, met with the Board to update on activities. She advised the Board the SHRM certification could take longer than originally expected and asked if they were agreeable to her getting the certification by December 2023. Chairman White said they were fine with the timeline.
Jean reviewed possible changes to the Employee Handbook and County Policies. The Board asked her to put her recommendations in a document for their review.
Commissioner Noble made a motion to approve county membership, at the Platinum Level, in The Employer Group to assist with HR development and advice. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Linda Merigliano, Ivan Geroy and Gregory Brooks with the Bridger-Teton National Forest updated the Board on the Forest Plan Revision and discussed County participation in future endeavors.
Dennis Fornstrom, Planning & Zoning, met with the Board with two items for approval. Commissioner Noble made a motion to approve an application from Johanna Reilly to create the Reilly Minor Subdivision for a 39.40 acre property described as Sheet 11, Tract 1, of the Hoback Ranches Subdivision which creates two lots; Lot 1 being 28.90 acres in size, and Lot 2 being 10.55 acres in size. Commissioner Vickrey seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Fornstrom presented an application from Jackson Fork Ranch, LLC requesting to amend their existing Conditional Use Permit that allows for the operation of a Guest Ranch from their property located at 607 Upper Hoback. The Jackson Fork Ranch also requested to expand the Conditional Use Permit to include all of the agriculturally zoned property owned by Jackson Fork Ranch, LLC, and to incorporate their property held by Dead Shot Holdings, LLC, located at 883 Upper Hoback, Bondurant, Wyoming.
Fornstrom stated the Planning & Zoning Board had approved the application with a vote of 3 to 2 with an additional 19 stipulations. Morgan Fischer represented the Jackson Fork Ranch on spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Members of the public requesting denial of the application were; Lisa Krawl, Dan Smitherman, Dan Bailey, Marilyn Filkins, Joy Ufford, Chris Lacinek, Carl Benson, Rosemary Benson, Jan Momchilovich, and Mike Crosson. There were approximately 40 people in attendance in person and another 38 attending by Zoom.
After hours of discussion, Commissioner Vickrey stated that after having reviewed and considered the eight criteria for a conditional use permit, he proposed the following: 1. That the proposed location of the use is not in accordance with the purposes of the resolution and the district in which the site is located and 2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will be detrimental to the public health and safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvement in the vicinity. Vickrey made a motion to deny the Conditional Use Permit Amendment application for the Dead Shot and Jackson Fork Ranch. Commissioner Stephens seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 to 2 with Commissioners Noble and Bradley voting nay.
A catering permit for Elkhorn Trading for an event occurring on the Little Jenny Ranch on March 18 and 19 was approved on motion by Commissioner Noble, seconded by Commissioner Bradley.
Accounts payable was approved on motion by Commissioner Noble, seconded by Commissioner Bradley.
SUBLETTE COUNTY PAYROLL 4,125.07 / SUBLETTE COUNTY PAYROLL ACCT 3,600.00 GREAT-WEST TRUST COMPANY, LLC 10,470.00 / SUBLETTE COUNTY PAYROLL ACCT. 430.25 SUBLETTE COUNTY PAYROLL 5,800.41 / NEW YORK LIFE 1,168.81 SUBLETTE COUNTY PAYROLL ACCT 368,141.52 / SUBLETTE CO PAYROLL ACCT 52,912.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY 1,000.00 / VALIC 58.82 SUBLETTE COUNTY PAYROLL ACCOUNT 1,293.75 / SUBLETTE COUNTY PAYROLL 188,494.01 AMANDA L CANTU 62.50 / ALL AMERICAN FUEL COMPANY, INC. 42,655.09 ALTITUDE DRUG LLC 338.91 / AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 623.86 ANIMAL CLINIC OF PINEDALE PC 151.85 / A. PLEASANT CONSTRUCTION 97,430.42 A TO Z HARDWARE 42.76 / AT&T MOBILITY 476.59 / AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. 2,450.01 BEN DAVIS PAINTING 21,354.00 / TRAVIS BINGHAM 188.40 BLACK MOUNTAIN RENTALS INC 770.00 / BLUE TO GOLD, LLC 225.00 B-N-C TRASH SERVICE INC. 1,201.50 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 24.21 BOMGAARS 1,500.31 / RUSSELL BURTON 151.88 / C & B OPERATIONS, LLC 689.77 SCOTT CAMPBELL 60.36 / CENTURYLINK 17,082.90 / CENTURYLINK 3,592.90 CIMCO REFRIGERATION INC. 726.75 / MICHAEL COONEY 87.50 / COOPER, SHAD 1,237.10 D.A. SCREENING 230.00 / DATEC, INC. 13,247.01 / DAVIS & STANTON 1,022.00 DEQ, AIR QUALITY DIVISION 500.00 / DEX IMAGING 1,109.27 / DIRECTV 159.24 DOMINION ENERGY 13,502.43 / DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES 21,318.40 D. SWAIN DESIGN 1,143.75 / DUSTBUSTERS, INC. 16,719.74 EAGLE UNIFORM & SUPPLY CO. 623.96 / ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE SUPPLY 1,380.24 FASTENAL COMPANY 2,824.63 / FBI-LEEDA INC 1,590.00 FIRE ENGINEERING COMPANY 2,282.36 / FERRELLGAS 4,035.07 FINTECH FOCUS TRAINING & CONSULTING 1,990.00 FIRST ARMORED SERVICES LLC 12,043.94 / FLOW RIGHT PLUMBING & HEATING 1,338.75 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 3,304.55 / GALLS, LLC 1,221.24 GARMIN SERVICES, INC. 19.95 / GET WESTERN ELECTRIC LLC 855.33 GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS 1,673.80 / GRAINGER 732.14 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 260.19 / GREENWOOD MAPPING, INC. 10,035.00 LYNDY GUENTHER 11.22 / HIGH COUNTRY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 3,000.00 HOBACK LAW 1,000.00 / HONNEN EQUIPMENT CO. 6,353.81 HSI EMERGENCY CARE SOLUTIONS,INC 952.50 / INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF 1,011.70 INTOXIMETERS, INC. 425.25 / IRON-VAC 29,485.00 / ANDREA JEAN 1,027.18 J. J. KELLER 436.53 / JOHNSON HYDRAULICS, INC. 3,729.24 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 226.10 KLIM 171.32 / DAVE LANKFORD 199.51 / JANNA LEE 1,943.80 LEONARD PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT 3,711.27 / JOHN LINN 1,199.00 L. N. CURTIS & SONS 2,088.64 / LR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 59.00 M & M TRANSFER INC. 10,781.91 / ANDREW MACKENZIE 574.68 / JESSICA RICE 1,523.85 MIDWAY MALL 121.03 / MMSGS 187.55 / DAGAN MONTGOMERY 69.77 MOUNTAIN ALARM/WATCHGUARD 141.00 / MOUNTAINLAND SUPPLY CO 54.20 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES 2,152.98 / NATIONAL ASSOCATION OF FIRE 65.00 OFFICE OUTLET 92.70 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 376.28 / PARTS TOWN 567.81 PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 4,848.57 / PETE'S DIESEL REPAIR,INC 6,843.11 PETERBILT OF WYOMING 5,733.88 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 455.84 PINEDALE GLASS & MORE 1,165.00 / PINEDALE LUMBER 250.96 PINEDALE NATURAL GAS CO. 34,589.19 / PROGUARD SPORTS, INC. 591.19 QUILL CORPORATION 541.56 / REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY 698.00 RENDEZVOUS POINTE 6,384.00 / RIO VERDE ENGINEERING 33,910.72 RIVERA LODGE 386.00 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 95,164.40 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 13,682.09 / SAFETY SUPPLY & SIGN CO. INC 223.54 S.A.M. SERVICES, LLC 5,710.00 / SATCOM GLOBAL 4,215.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 4,586.00 / HENRY SCHEIN 250.50 SUBLETTE CENTER 35,150.00 / SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER OF WY 22.50 SIRCHIE ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC 114.26 / SPRINGHILL SUITES 196.00 RICHARD STEM 2,691.55 / ST. JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTER 7,369.70 SUBLETTE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 25.00 / TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC 1,846.50 TOBY TERRELL 250.00 / THE TIRE DEN, INC. 379.00 / THE MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 462.32 TRISHA SCOTT CMT, LPC 104.84 / TROYS MOTORSPORTS 450.00 TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE COMPANY 377.90 / ULINE 794.56 UNION TELEPHONE 1,208.36 / VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 645.57 VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS INC 108.25 / WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 392.14 WEX BANK 1,227.89 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 194.33 WIND RIVER DENTAL, LLC 110.00 / WYOMING APPARATUS LLC 1,134.93 WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 8,767.08 / WYOMING.COM 10.00 WYODATA SECURITY INC 666.60 / XEROX CORPORATION 877.60 XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES 2,596.53
Payroll, in the amount of $1,109,196.45 was approved on motion by Commissioner Stephens, seconded by Commissioner Vickrey.
Surety bond for Elizabeth Carlin (Treasurer/ Boces Region V) was approved on motion by Commissioner Noble, seconded by Commissioner Bradley.
Commissioner Stephens made a motion to appoint Darren Hull to the Visitor Center Board, Commissioner Noble seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioners updated on old business.
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ Sam White, Chairman
Attest:
/s/ Carrie S. Long, County Clerk
Notice #9221 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 31, 2023
Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by Wexpro Company (dba Dominion Energy Wexpro) (CMP000811) to modify and operate the Dry Piney Unit 23 (F024359) by updating the equipment list to represent the current as-built configuration, located in the NW1/4SE1/4 of Section 4, T27N, R114W, approximately nine (9) miles northwest of Calpet, in Sublette County, Wyoming. Wexpro Company (dba Dominion Energy Wexpro) has met the demonstration requirements under Chapter 6, Section 2(c)(ii) for this permitting action since current emissions are less than emissions during the baseline period. VOC emissions have decreased 7.8 TPY from the baseline period and NOx emissions have decreased 0.8 TPY from the baseline period. These reductions have been added to Wexpro Company (dba Dominion Energy Wexpro)’s offset bank to use for future permitting actions.
For the duration of the public comment period, the permit application, the agency’s analysis, and the public notice are available for public inspection online at https://openair.wyo.gov, utilizing facility ID F024359 and permit number P0036333 under permits. This material may also be viewed online, at the above URL, utilizing a public computer at the Sublette County Library, Pinedale, Wyoming. Additionally, for the duration of the public comment period a copy of this public notice is available for public inspection at the Sublette County Clerk’s Office, Pinedale, Wyoming. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternate formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Written comments may be directed to Nancy Vehr, Administrator, Division of Air Quality, Department of Environmental Quality, 200 West 17th St., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 or by fax
(307) 635-1784. Please reference A0014777 in your comment. Comments may also be submitted electronically through the Division’s website (http://aq.wyomingdeq.commentinput.com). Comments submitted by email will not be included in the administrative record. All comments received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023 will be considered in the final determination on this application. A public hearing will be conducted only if in the opinion of the administrator sufficient interest is generated or if an aggrieved party so requests. Para español, visite deq.wyoming.gov.
Notice #9222 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 31, 2023
IN
THE
DISTRICT
COURT
NINTH
JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
STATE
OF
WYOMING,
COUNTY
OF
SUBLETTE
KEMMERER LABARGE ROYALTIES, LLC,
a Wyoming Limited Liability Company,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DENVER-LABARGE OIL AND GAS COMPANY, A Colorado Corporation, AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS TO DENVER-LABARGE OIL AND GAS COMPANY INTERESTS,
Defendants.
Civil Action No. 2023-CV-8979
NOTICE
OF
COMPLAINT
TO:
ALL
PERSONS
INTERESTED
IN
SAID
ACTION
INCLUDING
ALL
KNOWN
AND
UNKNOWN
HEIRS,
BENEFICIARIES,
AND
CLAIMANTS
OF
THE
ABOVE-NAMED
DEFENDANTS
You are hereby notified that on March 6, 2023, Plaintiff, Kemmerer LaBarge Royalties, LLC, filed a Complaint in Civil Action No. 2023-CV-8979 in the Ninth Judicial District in and for Sublette County, Wyoming, naming you as a potential interested party. The object and prayer of the Complaint is to quiet title to certain mineral interests from the following-described property located in Sublette County, Wyoming:
Township 27 North, Range 113 West, 6th P.M.
Section 17: All
Section 20: E1/2
These mineral interests included royalty payments made to the above referenced Defendant. In approximately 2000 these royalty payments went unclaimed and were forwarded to the State of Wyoming Unclaimed Property Division.
The purpose of this quiet title action is to confirm for the State of Wyoming that the Plaintiff in this action is the rightful owner of the accrued royalty payments being retained by the State of Wyoming.
You are further notified that unless you answer the Complaint on or before thirty (30) days after the first day of publication of this Notice, the allegations of said Complaint will be taken as true and judgment may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in such Complaint.
Scott Ortiz, Wyo. Bar #5-5322
Will E. Reese, Wyo. Bar #7-4898
WILLIAMS, PORTER, DAY & NEVILLE, P.C.
P.O. Box 10700
Casper, WY 82602
Phone: (307) 265-0700
Fax: (307) 266-2306
sortiz@wpdn.net
wreese@wpdn.net
Notice #9223 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023
INVITATION
FOR
BIDS
Sealed bids, entitled "Daniel/Mount Olivet Cemetery Planting & Irrigation Improvements, Daniel, Wyoming" will be received by Upper Green River Cemetery District, PO Box 1931, Pinedale, WY 82941 until 2:00 P.M. local time on April 25, 2023 in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents.
At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all proposals that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time for the opening of bids.
The scope of the project shall generally include, but not necessarily be limited to:
1. Site clearing, grading, sod, plantings, and irrigation system installation.
A pre-bid conference will not be held. However, bidders are encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting a bid. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Plans and specifications may be examined in the Upper Green River Cemetery District Office or in the Architect's Office. Copies of said documents may be obtained from the Landscape Architect, Steiner Thuesen PLLC, 1925 Grand Avenue #105, Billings, MT 59102, telephone 406-252-5545 or nathan@steinerthuesen.net. Digital copies are provided at no charge. Hard copies can be provided for a non-refundable reproduction charge of $100.00 per set, shipping charges may apply. Project Manager is Nathan Steiner. All bidders must be on the planholders list to submit a bid.
Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to Upper Green River Cemetery District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidder(s) shall furnish an approved Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be obtained by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities in the bids, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER. In accordance with the provisions of Wyoming Statute Annotated §16-6-101, et seq., preferences are hereby given to contractors residing in Wyoming and to materials, supplies, agricultural products, equipment, machinery, and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Wyoming, or supplied by a resident of the state, quality being equal to articles offered by the competitors outside of the state. Any bidder claiming preference must submit evidence of Wyoming residency as defined in Wyo. Stat. Ann. §16-6-101.
Notice #9224 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 31, April 7, 14, 2023
STATE OF WYOMING )
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE )§
TOWN OF PINEDALE )
The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale met in regular session on Monday, February 27, 2023, in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Matt Murdock at 5 p.m. Council members present: Tyler Swafford, Dean Loftus, Judi Boyce and Scott Kosiba. Those in attendance included: KC Lehr, Sublette County Sheriff; Shad Cooper, Sublette County Unified Fire Chief; Jim Mitchell, representing Sublette County Emergency Management Agency; Robert Galbreath, representing the Pinedale Roundup; Chauncey Goodrich, representing Wind River Resorts; Brian Gray, representing Jorgensen Associates; Eric Sackett, representing Rio Verde Engineering; Matt Bowers, representing Nelson Engineering; Jason and Melinda Moyes, representing Moyes Family Homes; Michele Costello, representing Clean Wash Laundry; Max Lockett; Dylan Bear; John Scanlon; Andrew Tomich; Roxanne Tomich; Byron Brown; Dave Stephens; Doug Vickrey; Peg Weber; Trudy Fry; Arlinda McLaughlin; Tesa Manning; J. Hiller; Ruth Mack; Kyle Odermann; Ed Wood, Town Attorney; and Town employees, Chad Mitchell and Kevin Mitchell. Attending online were Kolja Rockov; Angela Goodrich; Tim Kaumo; John Jocher; Ann Kominsky; Ryan Wells; and Town employees Maureen Rudnick, Abram Pearce, Spencer Hartman and Michele Smith.
Mayor Murdock led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Councilman Loftus to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2023, regular Town Council meeting as presented. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 4-0-1; Councilman Kosiba abstained.
Sheriff KC Lehr reported on calls for service for January 2023.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing regarding Wind River Resorts at 5:12 p.m. the Wind River Resorts Preliminary Plat proposal for the Wind River Resorts First Addition to the Town of Pinedale. at 5:12 p.m. The project was presented by Town staff and the Applicant. Public comments were received. and Ddiscussion was held between the Council, staff and the Applicant on the individual variance requests antd the project as a whole. The individual variance descriptions were referenced in detail in the Staff Report addressing Wind River Resorts First Addition to the Town of Pinedale.
Numerous comments both for and against the variance requests were made by the public.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve a variance request to §400-48 Continuation to adjoining areas. Seconded by Councilman Kosiba. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve a variance request to §400-49 Proper projection. Seconded by Councilwoman Boyce. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve a variance request to §400-50 Extension to boundary. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve a variance request to §400-89 Water supply. Seconded by Councilman Kosiba. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve a variance request to §475-149.18 A. Recreational vehicle site ownership (subdivision process). Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve a variance request to §475-149.19 Location and setbacks. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve the preliminary plat of Wind River Resorts First Addition to the Town of Pinedale with the following conditions:
1. Recognition of variances recommended for approval.;
2. Modification of the proposed perpetual easement to allow for use/access for resort users, guests, etc., as to allow the users to utilize the sidewalks and grounds within the 50-foot ROW without trespassing on private lands and meet the intention of Town Code; that one of two options must be completed by the applicant to be compliant with Town Code: Option 1. Modify the Perpetual Easement to the Town of Pinedale to reflect a perpetual easement for utilities and access; Provide an additional easement granting access rights to the other lots of the 50’ area. This protects the users per the code requirements of a minimum 50’ street width and allows residents to utilize the area legally without trespassing.
Option 2. Move the property line to preserve a 50’ wide common lot. The easement granted to the Town of Pinedale through the Perpetual Easement /Agreement will need to be modified to reflect only an easement; this option protects the use of the area by all lot owners through existing documents; the resort still may allow landscaping, etc. to be completed within the area at their discretion.
3. Modify the Wind River Resorts Pinedale Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to meet the Town of Pinedale minimum codes including, but not limited to the items described in the review of this report.
4. Approval is contingent on full compliance with Wyoming State Statute 15-1-415 with regard to existing water rights and that such provisions, once fully known will be reflected on the Final Plat.
5. The developer be required to enter into good faith negotiations with the Ehman Village Road Maintenance Association (EVRMA) in regard to subdivision access to McLaughlin Drive.
6. Sidewalk material be consistent throughout the development.
7. CCRs meet Town Code and be approved by the Town.
8. The developer be in compliance with the notes of significance in the Staff Report. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Mayor Murdock closed the public hearing regarding Wind River Resorts at 6:51 p.m.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing regarding the Preliminary Plat proposal for the Subdivision of the Bloomfield Addition, Block 6, Town of Pinedale at 6:52 p.m. The project was presented by Town staff and the Applicant. Public comments were received. Discussion was held between the Council, staff and the Applicant on the individual variance requests antd the project as a whole. The individual variance descriptions were referenced in detail in the Staff Report addressing Preliminary Plat for the Subdivision of Bloomfield Addition, Block 6, Town of Pinedale.
Numerous comments both for and against the variance requests were made by the public.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve a variance request to §400-84 Street surfacing. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve a variance request to §400-89 Water supply. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve a variance request to §475-89 A. Yards. Rear setback consideration for parcels adjoining Buckboard Road and Bloomfield Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Kosiba. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve a variance request to §475-89 A. Yards. Front setbacks on parcels. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve the preliminary plat of the Bloomfield Addition, Block 6, with the following conditions:
1. Recognition of variances being recommended for approval from the list above.;
2. Approval is contingent on full compliance with Wyoming State Statute 15-1-415 with regards to existing water rights and that such provisions, once fully known, will be reflected on the Final Plat.;
3. Approval is contingent upon the findings/recommendations of the Traffic Impact Study should such revisions warrant changes to the intersection of US191 for safety concerns based on WYDOT Traffic Impact Study Handbook.;
4. Any minimum Town parking conditions be met.;
5. All on street parking be prohibited.;
6. Before final plat approval, an effective implementation method to prevent access of vehicles from properties off of Buckboard Road and Bloomfield Avenue.;
7. Assure all Staff Report items are addressed. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Mayor Murdock closed the public hearing regarding the Bloomfield Addition, Block 6, at 7:34 p.m.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve postponing the public hearing regarding Bloomfield Addition, Block 9, at the request of the applicant. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Loftus to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Boyce. Motion passed 5-0. Consent agenda items approved were a one-year extension of the janitorial service contract with Clean Wash in the amount of $4,077.32 per month, ending January 31, 2024; revision of the Aktivov LLC Asset Management PSA; purchase of UV bulbs from Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $7,100; State Fire PSA for annual fire extinguisher inspection and services, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.
Mayor Murdock and Town Council recognized Michele Smith, Town Animal Control and Municipal Code Officer for successfully completing the required 20-hour course of study and exam to obtain the National Animal Care & Control Association Animal Control Officer I certification.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve the waiver of water and sewer overage fees for all users in the Redstone 2nd Addition in an effort to promote water line bleeding. Seconded by Councilman Kosiba. Motion passed 3-0-2; Councilman Loftus and Councilwoman Boyce abstained.
Council reviewed monthly department reports from Municipal Court, Animal Control & Municipal Code Enforcement, Public Works, Water and Wastewater, Planning and Zoning, and the Airport.
Maureen Rudnick, Clerk-Treasurer, presented updated fund balances.
The following bills were presented for payment: A to Z Hardware, $224.37; All American Fuel Company, Inc, $4,044.37; Allwater Supply LLC, $1,504.80; Benchmark Plumbing and Heating, Inc, $452.31; Biota Research & Consulting, Inc, $1,319.00; Bomgaars Supply, $88.06; Clean Wash Laundromat, $4,077.32; Energy Laboratories Inc, $491.00; Flow Right Plumbing & Heating, $332.53; Grainger, $374.27; Hartman, Spencer, $45.85; Moosely Mailboxes & More, $89.86; Northwest Scientific, Inc., $178.85; Pinedale Auto Supply, $184.68; Pinedale Lumber, $197.83; Pinedale Roundup, $607.81; Ridley's Family Market, $18.36; Rio Verde Engineering, Inc., $2,937.60; Rock Springs Chamber Of Commerce, $1,768.00; Rocky Mountain Power, $4,187.94; Sherwin Williams Co, $386.45; State Of Wyoming, $50.00; Teletractors, Inc., $405.00; The Tire Den, Inc., $764.31; Town Of Pinedale Water/Sewer, $702.87.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve the bills for February 27, 2023, in the amount of $22,640.52 paid with checks 29278 – 29302. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve payroll and benefits for February 28, 2023. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to enter Executive Session to discuss real estate and personnel. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Kosiba to exit Executive Session and return to regular session. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Amy Sturman as Town Clerk/Treasurer and Maureen Rudnick as Assistant Clerk/Treasurer. Seconded by Councilwoman Boyce. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Loftus to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Matt W. Murdock, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Sturman, Assistant Clerk
Notice #9225 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 31, 2023
STATE OF WYOMING )
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE )§
TOWN OF PINEDALE )
The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale met in regular session on Monday, March 13, 2023, in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tyler Swafford at 5 p.m. Council members present: Judi Boyce and Scott Kosiba. Mayor Murdock was absent; Councilman Loftus was absent; excused. Those in attendance included: Robert Galbreath, representing the Pinedale Roundup; Max Lockett; Mark and Christine Bittinger; Ed Wood, Town Attorney; and Town employee, Abram Pearce. Online attendees included: Margaret Gillette and Tesa Manning.
Mayor Pro Tem Swafford led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilman Kosiba. Motion passed 3-0.
Mark and Christine Bittinger spoke about their frozen sewer line.
Motion by Councilman Kosiba to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Boyce. Motion passed 3-0. Consent agenda items approved were the temporary use permit application, allowing a road closure Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on April 8, 2023; the purchase of replacement pH probes from Hach Company, in an amount not to exceed $3,325; Work Order 2023-01 with T-O Engineers, incorporated by reference into the Master Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Pinedale and T-O Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $32,125.
The following bills were presented for payment: A to Z Hardware, $37.46; Aktivov LLC, $14,100.00; Ben Davis Painting, Inc, $16,273.00; Bomgaars Supply, $87.59; Bucky's Outdoors, $109.98; Caselle, Inc., $1,504.00; Clean Wash Laundromat, $4,077.32; D. A. Screening, $120.00; Dana Kepner Company Inc., $566.75; Emblem Aviation Inc, $100.00; Energy Laboratories Inc, $166.00; Freedom Mailing Services, Inc, $572.30; Hach, $3,324.04; Hartman, Spencer, $206.50; HK Contractors, Inc., $46,330.21;
Hydrafab, $825.00; Jorgensen Associates PC, $43,722.70; KPIN, $584.00; M & M Disposal, $99.00; Moosely Mailboxes & More, $494.22; Nicor, $3,731.65; Northwest Scientific, Inc., $621.57; Office Outlet, $52.83; One-Call Of Wyoming, $.75; Pinedale Auto Supply, $698.60;
Pinedale Natural Gas, Inc., $9,818.60; Pinedale Roundup, $651.26; Ridley's Family Market, $202.84; Rocky Mountain Power, $8,332.54; Rocky Mountain Wash, $19.00; Royal Flush Advertising, $350.00; Sage & Snow Garden Club, $5,325.00; Sani-Star, $150.00; Shadow Mountain Water of WY Inc, $19.98; State of Wyoming, $15,277.06; T-O Engineers Inc, $25,169.75; U.S. Postal Service, $294.00; Union Telephone Company, Inc., $544.19; USA Bluebook, $1,464.76; Visa, $10,075.10; Wood Law Office, $7,375.00.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve the bills for March 13, 2023, in the amount of $223,474.55 paid with checks 29309 – 29349. Seconded by Councilman Kosiba. Motion passed 3-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Kosiba. Motion passed 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
Tyler Swafford, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Amy Sturman, Clerk-Treasurer
Notice #9226 published in the Pinedale
Roundup on March 31, 2023
