FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE
Default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a Promissory Note (the "Note") dated September 30, 2014, executed and delivered by Lester Jacob Maurer (“Mortgagor”) to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and a real estate Mortgage (the "Mortgage") of the same date securing the Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by said Mortgagor, to said Mortgagee, and which Mortgage was recorded on September 30, 2014, at Reception No. 374594, in Book 206 Mtg, at Page 451 in the public records in the office of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Sublette County, Wyoming.
The Mortgage contains a power of sale which, by reason of said default, the Mortgagee declares to have become operative, and no suit or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof, nor has any such suit or proceeding been instituted and the same discontinued.
Written notice of intent to foreclose the Mortgage by advertisement and sale has been served upon the record owner and the party in possession of the mortgaged premises at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of this publication, and the amount due upon the Mortgage as of March 13, 2026 being the total sum of $175,152.24, plus interest, costs expended, late charges, and attorney fees accruing thereafter through the date of sale.
WHEREAS, the property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting a bid. Prospective purchasers must tender proof of funds at the time of sale.
If the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of his/her/its money paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee, Mortgagor, Servicer, or their attorneys.
NOW, THEREFORE, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, will have the Mortgage foreclosed by law by causing the mortgaged property to be sold at public venue by the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff in and for Sublette County, Wyoming to the highest bidder for cash at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon on May 8, 2026 on the Courthouse steps for the Sublette County Court located at 21 South Tyler Ave., Pinedale, WY , for application to the above-described amounts secured by the Mortgage, said mortgaged property being described as follows:
Lot 10 of the Big Country Ranches, First Filing, Sublette County, Wyoming as set out on that plat map recorded in the office of the County Clerk of Sublette County on July 21, 1977, in Book 33 of Misc., Page 63.
With an address of 12 W Meadow Lark Drive, Boulder, WY 82923 (the undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address).
Together with all improvements thereon situate and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto.
Mortgagee shall have the exclusive right to rescind the foreclosure sale during the redemption period. In the event that the sale is rescinded or vacated for any reason, the successful purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of his/her/its purchase price and/or statutory interest.
Dated: February 23, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
By: Brigham J. Lundberg
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
376 East 400 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-355-2886
HWM File # WY21997
Notice #0569 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
NOTICE
OF
REQUEST
FOR
PROPOSALS
(RFP)
Mosquito
Abatement
Services
The Sublette County Mosquito Abatement District #1 is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide mosquito abatement services for approximately 11,700 acres of land within the district. Services may be performed by air, ground, or other effective means. The area of the entire district, as well as the areas that are typically handled by air and ground fogging are contained in the map available at https://caltopo.com/m/QJ0GB. Aerial application area is approximately 8100 acres.
Interested parties are invited to submit proposals outlining their approach, equipment, experience, and cost estimates. Proposals must adhere to the specifications and requirements outlined in the RFP document, available on the mosquito district website at www.scmad1.com
Submission Deadline: 4/22/2026
Submission Address: mosquitodistrict1@gmail.com
Contact Information: 307-231-4459, mosquitodistrict1@gmail.com
The district reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities or irregularities.
Notice #0584 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees, Sublette County School District No. 9, 115 S. Nichols St., PO Box 769, Big Piney, WY 83113, hereinafter referred to as "owner", will receive sealed bid proposals for the Big Piney ES Drainage Project 3447, 115 S. Nichols Street, Big Piney, WY 83113.
DESCRIPTION
OF
WORK
The work includes surfacing demolition/removal, the installation of new storm sewer, storm manholes, storm inlets, asphalt pavement, concrete curb and gutter, and surface restoration and appurtenances in Big Piney, Sublette County, Wyoming.
BID
OPENING
BIDS
WILL
BE
RECEIVED
AS
FOLLOWS:
Bids will be received in paper format until 2:00 p.m., April 13, 2026 in the District’s Office located at, Sublette County School District No. 9 Business Office, 115 South Nichols Street, PO Box 769, Big Piney, WY 83113, then publicly opened and read aloud.
PRE-BID
CONFERENCE
A
PRE-BID
CONFERENCE
WILL
BE
HELD
AS
FOLLOWS:
Mandatory, held at Sublette County School District No. 9 at 10:00 a.m., March 27, 2026, at 115 South Nichols Street, Big Piney, WY 83113.
BIDDING
DOCUMENTS
The Bidding Documents may be obtained by visiting the Wyoming Station Construction Website at:
https://stateconstruction.wyo.gov/
Steps
• Step One – Click on “School Facilities” and choose “Projects” from the drop-down menu.
• Step Two – Click on “School District Bid Information” on the left side of the page
• Step Three – Click on “Listing of Upcoming and Current District Projects-QuestCDN”
• Step Four – On the left side of the page, find the project that you are interested in and click on the project name.
• Step Five – Across the top will be a toolbar stating “View Plan Holders”, Download Bid Documents”, “Download Addenda”, and “View Bid Documents”. To download the bid documents, you will click on “Download Bid Documents”.
• Step Six– Once you click on “Download Bid Documents,” you will enter your QuestCDN username and password or click on the “join” button. It is here that you will fill out all of your company’s information, which will be added to the plan holders list, and you will receive the bidding documents.
CLARIFICATION
AND
INTERPRETATION
OF
BID
DOCUMENTS
OR
REQUEST
TO
USE
ALTERNATE
PRODUCTS
Bidders and sub-bidders with questions that require clarification, interpretation, or any RFIs (Request for Information) regarding the procurement documents must submit a written request via email to Brian Gray at Jorgensen Associates, Inc., at bgray@jorgeng.com, with a copy sent to Amy Anschutz at aanschutz@sublette9.org. Interpretations, corrections, and changes to the contract documents will be issued through an Addendum no later than April 6, 2026. Any interpretations, corrections, or changes made in any other manner will not be binding, and bidders and sub-bidders should not rely on them.
Requests to use “Alternate, or Equal Products” other than those specified in the contract documents are due no later than 5:00
pm,
April
2,
2026. Bidders and sub-bidders must submit via email directly to Brian
Gray at Jorgensen
Associates,
Inc.
at
bgray@jorgeng.com,
with a copy to Amy
Anschutz at aanschutz@sublette9.org, all manufacturers’ specifications, descriptive literature, finishes, and fabrics available, and any other pertinent information requested, for product approval will not be accepted. Addenda regarding any of the above will be provided to all who are known by the issuing office to have received a complete set of procurement documents not later than April 6, 2026.
ACCESS
TO
PROJECT
SITE
Before submitting a bid, the prime bidder must attend the pre-bid conference (If Mandatory) to visit the site and thoroughly familiarize themselves with the conditions affecting the work. No extra payments will be allowed on account of extra work made necessary by failure to do so. Site visits for field measurements may take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Access at times other than those noted above is strictly prohibited. Please contact the school office at the telephone number listed below at least 24 hours in advance to inform them of the proposed date and time of your visit. Upon entering the premises, you must notify the school office and make your presence known. The address and telephone number for the school are as follows:
Sublette
County
School
District
No.
9
115
South
Nichols
Street
Big
Piney,
WY
83113
307-276-3322
Amy
Anschutz
BID
SECURITY
(REQUIRED
IF
BID
EXCEEDS
$150,000.00
W.S.
9-2-3004(c)(iv)(A)
and
SCD
Rules
Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the base bid will be required in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Certified Check payable to the owner. Security will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. The bid security will be retained by the owner as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a contract within ten (10) days after a letter of intent is provided to the contractor or fails at the time of executing the contract to furnish all post bid submittals including bonds covering their faithful performance of the contract and payment of all obligations.
Notice #0603 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 12, 19, 26, 2026
IN
THE
DISTRICT
COURT
OF
THE
NINTH
JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
OF
THE
STATE
OF
WYOMING
IN
AND
FOR
SUBLETTE
COUNTY
DOCKET
NO.
2026-CV-0009134
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF )
BRANDON LYNN KING, )
Deceased. )
NOTICE
OF
PROBATE
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of March 2026, the Estate of Brandon Lynn King was admitted to probate by the above-named Court, and that on the 6th day of March 2026, John L. King was appointed as Administrator thereof.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to Brandon Lynn King or to his Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned c/o Crowley Fleck PLLP, P.O. Box 394, Cheyenne, WY 82003.
Creditors having claims against Brandon Lynn King or the Estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers, with the Clerk of the Ninth Judicial District Court, Sublette County, Wyoming, on or before three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred.
Dated this 10th day of March 2026.
JOHN L. KING, Administrator
CROWLEY FLECK PLLP
Attorneys for Administrator
PO Box 394
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Notice #0611 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 19, 26, April 2, 2026
IN
THE
DISTRICT
COURT
IN
AND
FOR
SUBLETTE
COUNTY,
WYOMING
NINTH
JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE )
OF )
GRACE FAITH DELKER, )
Deceased. )
Probate No.2026-CV-0009137 )
NOTICE
OF
APPLICATION
FOR
DECREE
OF
DISTRIBUTION
TO: GRACE FAITH DELKER AND ANY UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION
You are hereby notified that Elisabeth Marzzacco has filed an Application in the District Court pursuant to W.S. § 2-1-205, the sole purpose and object of which is to convey the Estate of Grace Faith Delker to her heirs. The Estate includes real and personal property interests in Sublette County, Wyoming, described as follows:
A. Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24 of Block 44 of the Townsite of Marbleton, Sublette County, Wyoming A.K.A.221 E First Street, Marbleton, WY 83113.
B. Personal property including 2006 Cargo Trailer, 2008 Toyota 4 Runner, 2014 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel, 1974 horse trailer, and miscellaneous household items.
Applicant also seeks to have title quieted against any adverse claims or interests. You are further notified that if you object to this proceeding you are required to file an answer in the District Court for the Ninth Judicial District, Sublette County , Wyoming within 30 days after the last publication of this Notice, to wit May 2, 2026, and that if you fail to file said answer, judgment may be taken against you by default.
DATED _____ day of ______________, 2026.
Clerk of District Court
Notice #0612 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 19, 26, 2026
NOTICE
SETTING
PUBLIC
HEARING
• Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP or the Company) request for authority for a non-situs Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Spanish Fork to Mercer Transmission Project located in Utah. The public hearing is set to commence on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
2. RMP is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon corporation, engaged in the business of supplying electric utility service to customers throughout its six-state service territory, including Wyoming. RMP is a public utility, subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-l-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112.
3. On August 1, 2025, RMP submitted its Application together with supporting workpapers, pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 37-2-205 (a)(b), requesting a non-situs CPCN to construct 1) a 345-kilovolt (kV) 45-mile transmission line from Spanish Fork to Mercer, Utah; 2) 90-120 foot monopole steel towers with double bundled 1272 aluminum-conductor steel reinforced cable Bittern Conductor framed out to 345 kV construction; and 3) half-inch extra high strength Steel Shield Wire and optical ground wire fiber. The Company states the project is necessary to provide the capacity to serve the load growth in the Utah Valley region, alleviate thermal overload and system strain, and address emergency causing issues.
4. Wyoming Industrial Energy Consumers (WIEC) and the Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA) petitioned to intervene in this matter, which the Commission granted by Order issued on October 20, 2025.
5. This is not a complete description of RMP’s Application. You may review the Application and its supporting testimony and exhibits at the Commission’s office or online at: https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (enter Record No. 17935).
6. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing which will be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, Wyoming Public Service Commission Rules. All interested persons may appear and be heard, in person, by video or telephone conference, or through counsel appearing in person or by video or telephone conference.
Attend Zoom Meeting and actively participate at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9933449233
Or by dialing: 1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 993 344 9233
7. If you wish to attend the hearing and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427 (Voice or TTY) in Cheyenne during regular business hours or write them at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay (TTY) by dialing 711. Please mention Docket No. 20000-689-EN-25 in all correspondence with the Commission.
Dated: March 13, 2026.
Notice #0614 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 19, 26, 2026
STATE OF WYOMING )
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE ) ss.
TOWN OF PINEDALE )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular municipal election will be held in the main conference room of the Pinedale Town Hall, located at 205 Entertainment Lane, Pinedale, Wyoming, on Tuesday the 5th day of May, 2026, for the purpose of electing the following municipal officers of the Town of Pinedale:
One Mayor, to serve a term of four years
Two Council Members, each to serve a term of four years
All candidates must be residents of the Town of Pinedale and a registered voter of the Town of Pinedale and the State of Wyoming as of the closing of the Town Clerk-Treasurer’s office on the day their Application for Candidacy is filed with the Town Clerk-Treasurer.
The polls will be open at 8 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m.
Nomination applications will be available from the Town Clerk after Friday, March 20, 2026. Completed nomination applications, together with a filing fee of twenty-five dollars, will be received in the office of the Town Clerk until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, after which time no further nominations will be received.
Pursuant to W.S. 22-25-106, every candidate, whether or not successful, shall file under oath a fully itemized statement of receipts and expenditures at least seven (7) days but not more than fourteen (14) days before the election. Any contribution received or expenditure made after the statement has been filed, through the day of the election shall be filed as an amendment to the Statement within ten (10) days after the election. These filings shall be made to the Sublette County Clerk. The statement shall set forth the full and complete record of contributions including cash, goods or services and actual and promised expenditures including all identifiable expenses as set forth in W.S. 22-25-103. The date of each contribution of $100 or more, and expenditure or obligation, the name of the person from whom received or to whom paid and the purpose of each expenditure or obligation shall be listed. All contributions under $100 shall be reported but need not be itemized. Should the accumulation of contributions from a person exceed the $100 threshold, all contributions from that person shall be itemized. Receipts, expenditures and obligations itemized in a statement filed by a political party central committee need not be itemized in a candidate’s statement, except by totals, with a reference to said statement. Failure to file a report as required by W.S. 22-25-106, shall subject a person required to file such report to the civil penalties of W.S. 22-25-108 (f).
Please be advised that W.S. 22-3-102 provides that a person may register to vote not less than fourteen (14) days before an election, at any election specified in W.S. 22-2-101 (a)(i) through (viii) or as provided by W.S. 22-3-117, who satisfies certain qualifications. To vote in the Pinedale Municipal Election on May 5, 2026, a person must be registered to vote or register to vote on or before April 21, 2026, the last day available to meet the 14 day requirement, wait to register to vote on the day of the election or otherwise register to vote in compliance with W.S. 22-3-117, absentee registration generally. A person registering to vote after April 21, 2026, and before the day of the election will not be qualified to vote unless they otherwise qualify under W.S. 22-3-117.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming this day of March 13, 2026.
Amy Sturman, Town Clerk
Notice #0615 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, April 2, 2026
INVITATION
FOR
BIDS
Sublette County School District #1, Pinedale, Wyoming will receive sealed proposals from General Contractors for the furnishing of labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for the construction of the following project:
PINEDALE AQUATIC CENTER
PARTIAL RE-ROOF
Sublette County School District #1
Pinedale, Wyoming
Bids will be received for a single General Contract including, but not limited to: the removal of the existing membrane roof system to the existing deck and complete the installation of a PVC Roofing System including flashings, RLHD cover board, POLY ISO insulation, flat & tapered insulation, metal parapet, replace damaged wall substrate, baffles & fire rated closed cell spray in insulation as specified in specification and as indicated on the drawings in accordance with the manufacturer's most current specifications and details. Asbestos remediation and disposal are the contractor’s responsibility.
Sealed bids will be received at 2:00 PM (local time), Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 by the Board of Trustees for Sublette County School District #, in the District Office, 665 North Tyler Ave., Pinedale, WY, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
Bids shall be submitted on the form provided with the Contract Documents. Digital Contract Documents may be secured at Nelson Architects, LLC at 214 N. Broadway, Riverton, Wyoming. Phone: (307) 856-6155, HYPERLINK "mailto:nelsonarchitects@wyoming.com" nelsonarchitects@wyoming.com.
Bids shall be accompanied by bid security in accordance with Instructions to Bidders in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to Nelson Architects, LLC, within ten (10) days of the bid’s acceptance, Performance, Labor and Material Bonds, each in an amount not less than 100% of the contract sum, and as authorized by Wyoming Statutes Section 16-6-112 (as amended)
Contractors shall comply with all fair labor practices and must meet the requirements of the Wyoming State Statutes.
Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, equipment, and machinery and provisions produced, manufactured, supplied or grown in Wyoming, quality being equal to articles offered by the competitors outside of the State, all as more fully outlined in W.S. SS16-6-106 and 107.
A five percent (5%) preference will be given to resident Wyoming Contractors in accordance with the applicable State Statutes. Resident contractors shall be certified as such by the Wyoming Department of Employment at the time of the bid opening.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids, except as noted in the Instructions to Bidders.
The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, to evaluate the bids submitted and to accept the proposal which best serves the interest of the Owner.
A mandatory pre-bid walk through for all Prime Contractors of the entire project, will be held at 10:00 AM (local time), April 7, 2026 at the SCSD #1 Administration Office, 665 North Tyler Ave., Pinedale, WY. Attendance is required for all Prime Contractors & encouraged for all Subcontractors who are interested in bidding on this project.
Notice #0616 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 19, 26, 2026
STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT ) ss.
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE ) NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) PROBATE NO. 2026- CV-0009138 )
OF CARROLL ANNETTE WERBELOW, )
a/k/a C. ANNETTE WERBELOW )
Deceased. )
NOTICE
OF
PROBATE
OF
WILL
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that on 3/17/26 the Last Will And Testament of said Decedent was admitted to probate by the above named Court and that VALERIE LYNN WERBELOW, was appointed Personal Representative thereof on 3/17/26. Any action to set aside said Will must be filed in said Court within three months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to said Decedent or to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to VALERIE LYNN WERBELOW, c/o Wood Law Office, P.O. Box 130, Pinedale, WY 82941.
Creditors having claims against said Decedent or the Estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, on or before three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred.
DATED this day of , 2026.
RALPH E. WOOD
Attorney For Estate
WOOD LAW OFFICE
P.O. Box 130, Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-4301
Notice #0617 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2026
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
Mar.
3,
2026
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse on this date at 9:00 a.m., with Commissioners Bernard, White, Stephens, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator Saxton, and County Clerk Rice.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda with additions; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 4-0, Commissioner White absent. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes for 2-9-26 and 2-17-26; motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motion carried 4-0, Commissioner White absent. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve accounts payable for $644,768.38; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 4–0, Commissioner White absent. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve payroll for $1,246,559.11 and payroll liabilities $642,917.66; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion Carried 4-0, Commissioner White absent.
AFLAC 3,890.94 / CHILD SUPPORT 830.70 GREAT WESTERN TRUST DEFERRED COMP 14,957.00 / LINCOLN FINANCIAL 8,130.58 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION 5,926.00 / 056-NCPERS WYOMING 80.80 FICA 302,039.42 / HSA 61,421.14 / SUBLETTE COUNTY TREASURER 8,630.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY TREASURER 1,000.00 / VALIC 58.82 VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO 2,904.83 / FIRE WYOMING RETIREMENT 1,689.50 WYOMING RETIREMENT 231,357.93 / MERCANTILE CO. LLC 10.00 / ABSOLUTE FILTH LLC 464.13 ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS 594.75 / ADP,INC 2,258.75 / AIRGAS USA, LLC 1,058.63 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1,536.99 / AT&T 202.79 / AT&T MOBILITY 6,215.98 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. 2,449.96 / BAYCOM 3,584.72 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD - ACH 33,495.12 / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD ACH 61,747.27 BLACK STONE SPORTS INC. 280.82 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 166.42 BOMGAARS 1,218.21 / BRADY INDUSTRIES 1,312.06 / CENTURYLINK 1,038.14 CENTURYLINK 168.63 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 1,483.59 / COOPER, SHAD 895.37 REBECCA CROWE 445.50 / CRUM ELECTRIC 463.25 / D.A. SCREENING 795.00 WY DEPT OF REVENUE 64.50 / DEX IMAGING 12.76 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION 75.00 / DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES 37,040.73 ENBRIDGE GAS 1,277.41 / ESRI 1,533.01 / ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE SUPPLY 2,461.21 FAIRBANKS SCALES, INC. 916.00 / FBI-LEEDA INC 795.00 F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 196.15 / FIRE ENGINEERING COMPANY 51,033.00 FIRST BANK 5,941.57 / FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 2,341.82 FREMONT MOTOR ROCK SPRINGS INC 9,648.07 / FREEDOM FIGHTERS 276.00 GALLS, LLC 2,044.60 / GEOTEC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 100,200.00 / GLENS KEY INC 573.58 GLOCK PROFESSIONAL, INC. 300.00 / GRAINGER 437.60 / HEADSETS DIRECT, INC 478.78 HAPPY ENDINGS ANIMAL RESCUE 7,657.62 / HELEN HEGARDT 1,041.67 NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF EMERGENCY DIS 55.00 / INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF 638.80 ANDREA JEAN 1,251.12 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 744.36 LAW ENFORCEMENT DRONE ASSC. 599.00 / LEONARD PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT 1,212.71 LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 976.73 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 8,165.00 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 74.00 / MEDICO-MART,INC 1,241.76 CLAYTON MELINKOVICH 397.49 / NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE INC 894.73 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 1,150.00 / NAFTO 375.00 NO HASSLE AUTO GLASS,LLC 325.00 / OFFICE OUTLET 1,076.61 PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION 155.00 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 782.89 HANA PETTY 10.15 / MATT PENCE 175.95 / PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 4,382.07 PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 234.42 / PINEDALE ROUNDUP 1,397.39 PRECISION AUTO BODY LLC 1,757.00 / PRIORITY DISPATCH 1,079.00 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC 589.59 / QUILL CORPORATION 227.16 RACOM CORPORATION 1,092.73 / RDO EQUIPMENT CO 40,724.01 REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY 2,271.45 / RENDEZVOUS POINTE 7,238.00 RIDER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 825.00 / RIO VERDE ENGINEERING 33,659.50 RIVERA LODGE 1,506.00 / SEAN RIVERA 1,040.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 29,809.32 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 17,066.43 ROCK SOLID SHOOTING AND SURVIVAL TR 1,945.54 / ROCK SPRINGS WINNELSON 4,951.55 SAFETY SUPPLY & SIGN CO. INC 992.98 / S.A.M. SERVICES, LLC 4,330.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DIST. PHN 2,482.50 / HSA 285.75 SUBLETTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 170.00 SWEETWATER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DIST 1,435.20 SIRCHIE ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC 234.80 SMITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES LLC 400.00 / STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY 33.36 STREETER, SHAWN 157.05 / SUBLETTE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 385.00 SUMMIT PRECAST, LLC 40,000.00 / SYLVESTRI CUSTOMIZATION 550.00 SYMBOL ARTS 152.50 / TETON TOOLS 190.00 / THOMSON REUTERS-WEST 1,308.54 THE TIRE DEN, INC. 753.49 / THE MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 1,561.84 TURF EQUIPMENT & IRRIGATION 7,897.48 / UNION TELEPHONE 22,848.82 UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 6,975.50 / UP IN SMOKE DIESEL LLC 3,210.00 VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 5,006.93 / VERIZON WIRELESS 200.05 WESTERN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES INC 5,600.00 / WATTS STEAM STORE, INC. 6,986.00 SAMUEL WHITE 104.95 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 3,537.49 WILSON LAND SURVEYING 275.00 / WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 5,918.65 WYOMING WATERWORKS, LLC 18.00 / WYOMING PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY 366.00 XEROX CORPORATION 70.88
Billy Pape, Road and Bridge provided updates on departmental activities. Mike Jackson with Rio Verde Engineering provided the information the Board had requested on the Pocket Creek project at the last meeting. Commissioner Bradley moved to cancel the Pocket Creek project and move $445,113,47 less any outstanding invoices, back to the general fund; motion seconded by Commissioner Vickery. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed. Billy asked if the Board would allow him to finish part of the project out of the Road and Bridge budget, and they granted permission. Billy discussed the Reardon Draw project and the Board approved moving forward with this project. Commissioner White moved to go into executive session pursuant to W.S. 16-4-4-5 (ix); motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0. Once reconvened from executive session Commissioner White moved to terminate the lease with the lessees of the Golf Course; motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. Maureen Hutchinson presented a proclamation to celebrate March 2026 as Red Cross Month. Commissioner Bernard read it aloud and signed it. Craig Harmon, IT Director, hired an assistant for IT and found a vehicle for him that the Sheriff was going to auction off. The remodeling of the office in the County Attorney’s office came in at $10,000, and the security of sensitive materials concerns Craig. The estimate for the modular office trailer came in at $79,000. The Board tabled deciding on an IT office location until the meeting on March 17th.
Jay Brower and Rio Verde Engineering discussed the Fairgrounds project. Commissioner Bradley moved to accept the base bid of $921,735 that excludes Option A with restrooms; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed.
Molly Mulcahy, SAFV Board member and Shannon Brooks, Executive Director of The Community Safety Network in Jackson presented the reorganization of SAFV in Sublette County.
Shad Cooper, Fire Chief announced the retirement of Bob Kladianos, Deputy Fire Chief, in June and ML Baxley, Fire Administrative Assistant, in August.
Clerk Rice and Andrea Jean, Human Resources Director discussed a Cost-of-Living Adjustment for county employees and Elected Official salaries that need to be adopted by resolution by June 2026. The Board requested that Andrea bring back different COLA percentages and an estimate of benefits paid per full-time employee. Jessica and Andrea will present these numbers at the meeting on April 7th.
Hayley Ruland, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Holly Roberts Planning & Zoning Chair, and Tammy Crosson, Board member, presented the Wireless Telecommunications Facility Tower Draft regulations. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve resolution 25-100518B adopting the regulations as presented with changes; motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motion carried 5-0.
Zach from Tegeler’s presented the county’s insurance renewal for April 1st. Commissioner White moved to approve the renewal for no more than $501,444; motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner White moved to approve the revised jail meal contract with Rendezvous Pointe; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner White moved to approve the Fire contract with the Town of Pinedale; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner White moved to approve the Board of County Commissioners Bylaws; motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. County Attorney Melinkovich reviewed the draft Procurement Policy with the Board and made changes. Clayton will share the policy with the departments for input prior to the meeting on March 17th in anticipation of its adoption.
Jeness Saxton, County Administrator, provided department updates. Commissioner White moved to ratify the comments to the Bureau of Reclamation; motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner White moved to sign the Sublette County liquor license; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephesn. Motion carried 5-0.
Assessor Illoway presented NOVCs for $97,456.24. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the NOVCs; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner White recused himself from the vote.
Commissioner Bradley made a motion to adjourn; motion seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ /s/
Lynn Bernard, Chairman
Attest: Jessica Rice, County Clerk
Notice #0618 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
Feb.
17,
2026
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse on this date at 9:00 a.m., with Commissioners Bernard, White, Stephens, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator Saxton, and County Clerk Rice.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda with three additions: procurement policy discussion, Veteran’s Service office location, Pocket Creek Realignment: motion seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes for 1-20-26 and 2-3-26: motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motions Carried 4-0, Commissioner White excused for the 2-3-26 minutes and 5-0, for the 1-20-26 minutes. Commissioner Vickery moved to approve accounts payable of $683,562.88. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5–0.
ADP,INC 407.60 / AIRGAS USA, LLC 48.90 / ALL AMERICAN FUEL COMPANY, INC. 629.84 GREGORY F. ALLEN 637.91 / AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 4,267.80 ASPEN TRAVEL 1,506.16 / MARYLISA BAXLEY 76.65 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 77,656.56 / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 109,770.53 BISON ELECTRIC AND CONTROLS LLC 3,755.18 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 308.12 BRADY INDUSTRIES 478.93 / BROKEN ARROW INCORPORATED 808.07 BURNEY & COMPANY 24.99 / CALL 2 RECYCLE 2,022.15 / JOANIE CHRISTIE 30.23 KARLI KAY CHRISTENSEN 1,225.00 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 9,192.56 COMMERCIAL TIRE 1,450.56 / CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE, INC. 199.06 REBECCA CROWE 427.42 / CROWN TROPHY 33.70 / CRUM ELECTRIC 1,763.33 D.A. SCREENING 165.00 / DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING 15,955.55 WY DEPT OF HEALTH 27,327.58 / WY DEPT OF REVENUE 50.28 / DEX IMAGING 137.13 DIRECTV 541.98 / ENBRIDGE GAS 9,023.26 / FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC 1,513.64 FBI-LEEDA INC 795.00 / F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 178.15 FIRE ENGINEERING COMPANY 8,248.00 / FIRST ARMORED SERVICES LLC 2,388.34 FIRST BANK 2,579.82 / FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 28.90 / GALLS, LLC 405.99 GARMIN SERVICES, INC. 19.95 / GENEVA HYDRAULICS,INC 369.91 GEOTEC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 3,970.95 / GRAINGER 1,348.36 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 1,364.06 / THE GUTTER GUY 563.75 HELEN HEGARDT 1,041.67 / HEINTZ SURVEYING & ENGINEERING, LLC 4,544.00 MIKE HENN 250.16 / HILLMAN POWER SYSTEMS 4,744.93 / HOBACK LAW 1,000.00 HOLIDAY IN ROCK SPRINGS 220.00 / HORNUNG'S GOLF PRODUCTS 381.10 INTL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INV 246.00 / ANDREA JEAN 538.00 JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT 184.89 / GREG KEMP 122.71 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 568.76 KENWORTH SALES COMPANY 63.70 / KUBL GROUP 1,975.00 / MANDI KYNASTON 500.00 LARRY H MILLER JEEP DODGE 1,388.50 / LEAF PRIOR SVC BY TIMEPAYMENT 300.00 LEGEND HYDROVACING,INC 600.00 / LOWER VALLEY ENERGY 367.66 LR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 228.00 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 11,597.50 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 80.00 / MEDICO-MART,INC 4,165.94 MOOSELY MAILBOXES 455.55 / MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 4,880.32 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE INC 644.73 / JACLYN NELSON 43.50 / NORCO INC. 72.85 NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC. 350.04 / OFFICE OUTLET 41.72 / MIKE ORTON 334.83 OXBOW GEAR, LLC 1,023.92 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 2,012.06 PARTS TOWN 131.56 / PEAC SOLUTIONS 3,655.95 / PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 1,874.51 PETE'S DIESEL REPAIR,INC 2,354.94 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 946.06 PINEDALE LUMBER 9,033.29 / PINEDALE ROUNDUP 2,317.14 PREMIER SITE DEVELOPMENT, LLC 101,016.88 / QUILL CORPORATION 2,086.28 RELADYNE WEST, LLC 39,514.33 / RENDEZVOUS POINTE 7,098.00 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 43.07 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 59.65 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 5.18 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 356.25 RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARKETS 253.88 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 15,715.82 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 21,522.47 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 494.63 ROCK SPRINGS WINNELSON 3,446.68 / SALTUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 8,375.00 SATCOM GLOBAL 249.39 / SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 300.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DIST. PHN 700.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY PREDATOR BOARD 1,513.17 / SECRETARY OF STATE 60.00 SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER OF WY 759.25 / SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 555.66 SHRED-TECH CORPORATION 1,941.98 / STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY 461.54 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC 3,701.00 / THE MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 984.86 TOWN OF MARBLETON 578.22 / TOWN OF PINEDALE 1,685.78 TRACER GOLF ACCESSORIES 985.03 / TRANS UNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 206.65 VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 2,994.58 / VERIZON WIRELESS 40.01 VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS INC 115.86 / WATTS STEAM STORE, INC. 329.28 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERV 162.41 WESTERN STATES SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 500.00 / WESTERN TIRE CHAIN LLC 1,001.00 WEX BANK 1,462.24 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 1,682.42 WILLSON ELECTRIC 1,573.16 / WILSON LAND SURVEYING 250.00 WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 87,739.20 / JONNIE WRIGHT 60.00 WYOMING STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION 75.00 WYOMING STATE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD 500.00 / WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 10,739.83 WYOMING.COM 10.00 / WYOMING FIRST AID & SAFETY 128.90 WYODATA SECURITY INC 550.00
Billy Pape, Road and Bridge and Mike Jackson with Rio Verde Engineering provided updates on departmental activities. The Board approved disposal of Community Field Migration debris at landfill. Denied request to haul snow for Main Street Pinedale skijoring event. Pocket Creek Realignment: Project paused pending updated cost estimates. Veteran’s Service Director office space at Road & Bridge to be explored. Fairgrounds Midway Restroom & Stage surfacing bids tabled for March 3 meeting.
Andre Irey, Maintenance Department provided an update on activities. The ice rink broilers will need to be replaced soon at an estimated cost of $100,000. Brian Gray from Jorgensen was present to answer questions about the three estimates for the Public Health location. The Board is waiting for the purchase offer for the Proactive building before proceeding with the detailed estimate for Public Health location.
Bob Kladianos, Deputy Fire Chief, gave a department update. ML Baxley, Office manager, answered questions about the repairs to the Bondurant Fire Hall. Josie Vallette WUI Coordinator presented a Ready, Set, Go grant application from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, with a maximum funding of $15,000 with a 5% county match of $750.00. The Board approved submission of the grant.
Peter Paulin gave a Visitor’s Center update and tourism statistics.
There were four applicants for the remainder of the Fair Board Appointment that ends on 12-31-26. The two applicants that were present, Paige Harrell and Zachary Maxam were interviewed. Commissioner Vickery moved to appoint Zachary Maxam to the remainder of the term, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed.
Cassie Crumpton, Treatment Court Coordinator, presented an update from the Opioid Fund Committee and the Motivational Interview Training that was given on Feb.6th.
Mary Martin, Interim Sublette County Chair from the University of Wyoming Extension office, introduced Savannah May as the new 4-H Educator. Mary presented a MOU between the UW and Sublette County for half of the 4-H educator’s salary. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the MOU, seconded by Commissioner Vickery. Motion carried 5-0.
Zach Wenz from Tegeler’s insurance presented the proposal quote for insurance.
Clerk Rice asked for a commissioners’ meeting schedule change for Aug. 18th, 2026, and Nov. 3rd, 2026 due to them both being on Election Day. Commissioner White motioned to approve the cancelation of the two meetings and the signature approval of the accounts payable at the meeting prior, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. The Board approved Clerk Rice to work with County Attorney Melinkovich to create a policy for county employees that handle money through accounts payable or revenue to take the Department of Audits Building Better Boards training. The Board granted approval of payment of old invoices to the Roundup for the Planning & Zoning Department.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve a surety bond for Craig Smith Sublette County REC Board, seconded by Commissioner White, Motion carried 5-0.
Andrea Jean & Janna Lee presented the AED Policy and update to the Narcan policy. Commissioner White moved to approve the policies as presented, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
County Attorney Melinkovich stated that a draft is in progress of the county Procurement Policy to be reviewed by Department Heads and Elected Officials before the Board votes on its adoption. Clayton spoke with the lessees of Proactive and they plan to have an offer ready by the first meeting in March.
Andrea Jean, Human Resources Director and Craig Harmon, IT Director, asked for permission to interview the candidates for the Information Technology assistant. The Board granted permission for Craig to move forward with interviews. The Chairman signed they payroll change notice for Craig’s position. Craig brought forth ideas for where to place the new IT assistant’s office. He would like a small mobile office placed on the County’s lot across from Circuit Court. The County Attorney has a small office available that would need some work done before moving in. The Board instructed Craig to look at the office in the County Attorney’s office and to talk to Andre about the feasibility of the modular trailer on the County’s lot and prepare numbers for the next meeting. Craig asked that the Board consider purchasing a new vehicle for the IT assistant. The Board took no action on this matter.
Hayley Ruland, Planning & Zoning Administrator, discussed the Short-Term Rental renewal process. Hayley asked permission to treat these as renewals instead of new applications if they have expired since 2023. The Board granted Hayley permission to treat them as renewals. Hayley discussed the Comprehensive plan and a Mineral Royalty Grant application that she wants to pursue to help with the costs associated with updating the County’s planning and zoning regulations and hiring a consultant to help run the project. The Board granted permission to submit the grant match for $147,500 from the FY27 General fund. Commissioner White moved to approve resolution number 25-100517B authorizing the submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Grant to update the County Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners’ Rules with County Attorney Melinkovich and adjusted as the Board saw fit. Clayton will have the rules ready for review by the next meeting.
Old business: The Board discussed potentially requesting the salaries of the Hospital District. The Board took no action on this matter.
Commissioner Bradley made a motion to adjourn; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ /s/
Lynn Bernard, Chairman
Attest: Jessica Rice, County Clerk
Notice #0619 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
Feb.
17,
2026
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse on this date at 9:00 a.m., with Commissioners Bernard, White, Stephens, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator Saxton, and County Clerk Rice.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda with three additions: procurement policy discussion, Veteran’s Service office location, Pocket Creek Realignment: motion seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes for 1-20-26 and 2-3-26: motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motions Carried 4-0, Commissioner White excused for the 2-3-26 minutes and 5-0, for the 1-20-26 minutes. Commissioner Vickery moved to approve accounts payable of $683,562.88. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5–0.
ADP,INC 407.60 / AIRGAS USA, LLC 48.90 / ALL AMERICAN FUEL COMPANY, INC. 629.84 GREGORY F. ALLEN 637.91 / AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 4,267.80 ASPEN TRAVEL 1,506.16 / MARYLISA BAXLEY 76.65 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 77,656.56 / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 109,770.53 BISON ELECTRIC AND CONTROLS LLC 3,755.18 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 308.12 BRADY INDUSTRIES 478.93 / BROKEN ARROW INCORPORATED 808.07 BURNEY & COMPANY 24.99 / CALL 2 RECYCLE 2,022.15 / JOANIE CHRISTIE 30.23 KARLI KAY CHRISTENSEN 1,225.00 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 9,192.56 COMMERCIAL TIRE 1,450.56 / CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE, INC. 199.06 REBECCA CROWE 427.42 / CROWN TROPHY 33.70 / CRUM ELECTRIC 1,763.33 D.A. SCREENING 165.00 / DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING 15,955.55 WY DEPT OF HEALTH 27,327.58 / WY DEPT OF REVENUE 50.28 / DEX IMAGING 137.13 DIRECTV 541.98 / ENBRIDGE GAS 9,023.26 / FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC 1,513.64 FBI-LEEDA INC 795.00 / F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 178.15 FIRE ENGINEERING COMPANY 8,248.00 / FIRST ARMORED SERVICES LLC 2,388.34 FIRST BANK 2,579.82 / FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 28.90 / GALLS, LLC 405.99 GARMIN SERVICES, INC. 19.95 / GENEVA HYDRAULICS,INC 369.91 GEOTEC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 3,970.95 / GRAINGER 1,348.36 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 1,364.06 / THE GUTTER GUY 563.75 HELEN HEGARDT 1,041.67 / HEINTZ SURVEYING & ENGINEERING, LLC 4,544.00 MIKE HENN 250.16 / HILLMAN POWER SYSTEMS 4,744.93 / HOBACK LAW 1,000.00 HOLIDAY IN ROCK SPRINGS 220.00 / HORNUNG'S GOLF PRODUCTS 381.10 INTL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INV 246.00 / ANDREA JEAN 538.00 JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT 184.89 / GREG KEMP 122.71 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 568.76 KENWORTH SALES COMPANY 63.70 / KUBL GROUP 1,975.00 / MANDI KYNASTON 500.00 LARRY H MILLER JEEP DODGE 1,388.50 / LEAF PRIOR SVC BY TIMEPAYMENT 300.00 LEGEND HYDROVACING,INC 600.00 / LOWER VALLEY ENERGY 367.66 LR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 228.00 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 11,597.50 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 80.00 / MEDICO-MART,INC 4,165.94 MOOSELY MAILBOXES 455.55 / MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 4,880.32 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE INC 644.73 / JACLYN NELSON 43.50 / NORCO INC. 72.85 NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC. 350.04 / OFFICE OUTLET 41.72 / MIKE ORTON 334.83 OXBOW GEAR, LLC 1,023.92 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 2,012.06 PARTS TOWN 131.56 / PEAC SOLUTIONS 3,655.95 / PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 1,874.51 PETE'S DIESEL REPAIR,INC 2,354.94 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 946.06 PINEDALE LUMBER 9,033.29 / PINEDALE ROUNDUP 2,317.14 PREMIER SITE DEVELOPMENT, LLC 101,016.88 / QUILL CORPORATION 2,086.28 RELADYNE WEST, LLC 39,514.33 / RENDEZVOUS POINTE 7,098.00 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 43.07 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 59.65 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 5.18 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 356.25 RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARKETS 253.88 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 15,715.82 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 21,522.47 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 494.63 ROCK SPRINGS WINNELSON 3,446.68 / SALTUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 8,375.00 SATCOM GLOBAL 249.39 / SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 300.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DIST. PHN 700.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY PREDATOR BOARD 1,513.17 / SECRETARY OF STATE 60.00 SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER OF WY 759.25 / SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 555.66 SHRED-TECH CORPORATION 1,941.98 / STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY 461.54 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC 3,701.00 / THE MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 984.86 TOWN OF MARBLETON 578.22 / TOWN OF PINEDALE 1,685.78 TRACER GOLF ACCESSORIES 985.03 / TRANS UNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 206.65 VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 2,994.58 / VERIZON WIRELESS 40.01 VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS INC 115.86 / WATTS STEAM STORE, INC. 329.28 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERV 162.41 WESTERN STATES SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 500.00 / WESTERN TIRE CHAIN LLC 1,001.00 WEX BANK 1,462.24 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 1,682.42 WILLSON ELECTRIC 1,573.16 / WILSON LAND SURVEYING 250.00 WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 87,739.20 / JONNIE WRIGHT 60.00 WYOMING STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION 75.00 WYOMING STATE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD 500.00 / WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 10,739.83 WYOMING.COM 10.00 / WYOMING FIRST AID & SAFETY 128.90 WYODATA SECURITY INC 550.00
Billy Pape, Road and Bridge and Mike Jackson with Rio Verde Engineering provided updates on departmental activities. The Board approved disposal of Community Field Migration debris at landfill. Denied request to haul snow for Main Street Pinedale skijoring event. Pocket Creek Realignment: Project paused pending updated cost estimates. Veteran’s Service Director office space at Road & Bridge to be explored. Fairgrounds Midway Restroom & Stage surfacing bids tabled for March 3 meeting.
Andre Irey, Maintenance Department provided an update on activities. The ice rink broilers will need to be replaced soon at an estimated cost of $100,000. Brian Gray from Jorgensen was present to answer questions about the three estimates for the Public Health location. The Board is waiting for the purchase offer for the Proactive building before proceeding with the detailed estimate for Public Health location.
Bob Kladianos, Deputy Fire Chief, gave a department update. ML Baxley, Office manager, answered questions about the repairs to the Bondurant Fire Hall. Josie Vallette WUI Coordinator presented a Ready, Set, Go grant application from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, with a maximum funding of $15,000 with a 5% county match of $750.00. The Board approved submission of the grant.
Peter Paulin gave a Visitor’s Center update and tourism statistics.
There were four applicants for the remainder of the Fair Board Appointment that ends on 12-31-26. The two applicants that were present, Paige Harrell and Zachary Maxam were interviewed. Commissioner Vickery moved to appoint Zachary Maxam to the remainder of the term, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed.
Cassie Crumpton, Treatment Court Coordinator, presented an update from the Opioid Fund Committee and the Motivational Interview Training that was given on Feb.6th.
Mary Martin, Interim Sublette County Chair from the University of Wyoming Extension office, introduced Savannah May as the new 4-H Educator. Mary presented a MOU between the UW and Sublette County for half of the 4-H educator’s salary. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the MOU, seconded by Commissioner Vickery. Motion carried 5-0.
Zach Wenz from Tegeler’s insurance presented the proposal quote for insurance.
Clerk Rice asked for a commissioners’ meeting schedule change for Aug. 18th, 2026, and Nov. 3rd, 2026 due to them both being on Election Day. Commissioner White motioned to approve the cancelation of the two meetings and the signature approval of the accounts payable at the meeting prior, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. The Board approved Clerk Rice to work with County Attorney Melinkovich to create a policy for county employees that handle money through accounts payable or revenue to take the Department of Audits Building Better Boards training. The Board granted approval of payment of old invoices to the Roundup for the Planning & Zoning Department.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve a surety bond for Craig Smith Sublette County REC Board, seconded by Commissioner White, Motion carried 5-0.
Andrea Jean & Janna Lee presented the AED Policy and update to the Narcan policy. Commissioner White moved to approve the policies as presented, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
County Attorney Melinkovich stated that a draft is in progress of the county Procurement Policy to be reviewed by Department Heads and Elected Officials before the Board votes on its adoption. Clayton spoke with the lessees of Proactive and they plan to have an offer ready by the first meeting in March.
Andrea Jean, Human Resources Director and Craig Harmon, IT Director, asked for permission to interview the candidates for the Information Technology assistant. The Board granted permission for Craig to move forward with interviews. The Chairman signed they payroll change notice for Craig’s position. Craig brought forth ideas for where to place the new IT assistant’s office. He would like a small mobile office placed on the County’s lot across from Circuit Court. The County Attorney has a small office available that would need some work done before moving in. The Board instructed Craig to look at the office in the County Attorney’s office and to talk to Andre about the feasibility of the modular trailer on the County’s lot and prepare numbers for the next meeting. Craig asked that the Board consider purchasing a new vehicle for the IT assistant. The Board took no action on this matter.
Hayley Ruland, Planning & Zoning Administrator, discussed the Short-Term Rental renewal process. Hayley asked permission to treat these as renewals instead of new applications if they have expired since 2023. The Board granted Hayley permission to treat them as renewals. Hayley discussed the Comprehensive plan and a Mineral Royalty Grant application that she wants to pursue to help with the costs associated with updating the County’s planning and zoning regulations and hiring a consultant to help run the project. The Board granted permission to submit the grant match for $147,500 from the FY27 General fund. Commissioner White moved to approve resolution number 25-100517B authorizing the submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Grant to update the County Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners’ Rules with County Attorney Melinkovich and adjusted as the Board saw fit. Clayton will have the rules ready for review by the next meeting.
Old business: The Board discussed potentially requesting the salaries of the Hospital District. The Board took no action on this matter.
Commissioner Bradley made a motion to adjourn; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ /s/
Lynn Bernard, Chairman
Attest: Jessica Rice, County Clerk
Notice #0619 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
Feb.
17,
2026
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse on this date at 9:00 a.m., with Commissioners Bernard, White, Stephens, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator Saxton, and County Clerk Rice.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda with three additions: procurement policy discussion, Veteran’s Service office location, Pocket Creek Realignment: motion seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes for 1-20-26 and 2-3-26: motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motions Carried 4-0, Commissioner White excused for the 2-3-26 minutes and 5-0, for the 1-20-26 minutes. Commissioner Vickery moved to approve accounts payable of $683,562.88. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5–0.
ADP,INC 407.60 / AIRGAS USA, LLC 48.90 / ALL AMERICAN FUEL COMPANY, INC. 629.84 GREGORY F. ALLEN 637.91 / AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 4,267.80 ASPEN TRAVEL 1,506.16 / MARYLISA BAXLEY 76.65 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 77,656.56 / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 109,770.53 BISON ELECTRIC AND CONTROLS LLC 3,755.18 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 308.12 BRADY INDUSTRIES 478.93 / BROKEN ARROW INCORPORATED 808.07 BURNEY & COMPANY 24.99 / CALL 2 RECYCLE 2,022.15 / JOANIE CHRISTIE 30.23 KARLI KAY CHRISTENSEN 1,225.00 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 9,192.56 COMMERCIAL TIRE 1,450.56 / CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE, INC. 199.06 REBECCA CROWE 427.42 / CROWN TROPHY 33.70 / CRUM ELECTRIC 1,763.33 D.A. SCREENING 165.00 / DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING 15,955.55 WY DEPT OF HEALTH 27,327.58 / WY DEPT OF REVENUE 50.28 / DEX IMAGING 137.13 DIRECTV 541.98 / ENBRIDGE GAS 9,023.26 / FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC 1,513.64 FBI-LEEDA INC 795.00 / F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 178.15 FIRE ENGINEERING COMPANY 8,248.00 / FIRST ARMORED SERVICES LLC 2,388.34 FIRST BANK 2,579.82 / FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 28.90 / GALLS, LLC 405.99 GARMIN SERVICES, INC. 19.95 / GENEVA HYDRAULICS,INC 369.91 GEOTEC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 3,970.95 / GRAINGER 1,348.36 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 1,364.06 / THE GUTTER GUY 563.75 HELEN HEGARDT 1,041.67 / HEINTZ SURVEYING & ENGINEERING, LLC 4,544.00 MIKE HENN 250.16 / HILLMAN POWER SYSTEMS 4,744.93 / HOBACK LAW 1,000.00 HOLIDAY IN ROCK SPRINGS 220.00 / HORNUNG'S GOLF PRODUCTS 381.10 INTL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INV 246.00 / ANDREA JEAN 538.00 JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT 184.89 / GREG KEMP 122.71 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 568.76 KENWORTH SALES COMPANY 63.70 / KUBL GROUP 1,975.00 / MANDI KYNASTON 500.00 LARRY H MILLER JEEP DODGE 1,388.50 / LEAF PRIOR SVC BY TIMEPAYMENT 300.00 LEGEND HYDROVACING,INC 600.00 / LOWER VALLEY ENERGY 367.66 LR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 228.00 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 11,597.50 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 80.00 / MEDICO-MART,INC 4,165.94 MOOSELY MAILBOXES 455.55 / MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 4,880.32 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE INC 644.73 / JACLYN NELSON 43.50 / NORCO INC. 72.85 NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC. 350.04 / OFFICE OUTLET 41.72 / MIKE ORTON 334.83 OXBOW GEAR, LLC 1,023.92 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 2,012.06 PARTS TOWN 131.56 / PEAC SOLUTIONS 3,655.95 / PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 1,874.51 PETE'S DIESEL REPAIR,INC 2,354.94 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 946.06 PINEDALE LUMBER 9,033.29 / PINEDALE ROUNDUP 2,317.14 PREMIER SITE DEVELOPMENT, LLC 101,016.88 / QUILL CORPORATION 2,086.28 RELADYNE WEST, LLC 39,514.33 / RENDEZVOUS POINTE 7,098.00 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 43.07 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 59.65 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 5.18 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 356.25 RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARKETS 253.88 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 15,715.82 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 21,522.47 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 494.63 ROCK SPRINGS WINNELSON 3,446.68 / SALTUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 8,375.00 SATCOM GLOBAL 249.39 / SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 300.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DIST. PHN 700.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY PREDATOR BOARD 1,513.17 / SECRETARY OF STATE 60.00 SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER OF WY 759.25 / SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 555.66 SHRED-TECH CORPORATION 1,941.98 / STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY 461.54 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC 3,701.00 / THE MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 984.86 TOWN OF MARBLETON 578.22 / TOWN OF PINEDALE 1,685.78 TRACER GOLF ACCESSORIES 985.03 / TRANS UNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 206.65 VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 2,994.58 / VERIZON WIRELESS 40.01 VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS INC 115.86 / WATTS STEAM STORE, INC. 329.28 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERV 162.41 WESTERN STATES SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 500.00 / WESTERN TIRE CHAIN LLC 1,001.00 WEX BANK 1,462.24 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 1,682.42 WILLSON ELECTRIC 1,573.16 / WILSON LAND SURVEYING 250.00 WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 87,739.20 / JONNIE WRIGHT 60.00 WYOMING STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION 75.00 WYOMING STATE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD 500.00 / WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 10,739.83 WYOMING.COM 10.00 / WYOMING FIRST AID & SAFETY 128.90 WYODATA SECURITY INC 550.00
Billy Pape, Road and Bridge and Mike Jackson with Rio Verde Engineering provided updates on departmental activities. The Board approved disposal of Community Field Migration debris at landfill. Denied request to haul snow for Main Street Pinedale skijoring event. Pocket Creek Realignment: Project paused pending updated cost estimates. Veteran’s Service Director office space at Road & Bridge to be explored. Fairgrounds Midway Restroom & Stage surfacing bids tabled for March 3 meeting.
Andre Irey, Maintenance Department provided an update on activities. The ice rink broilers will need to be replaced soon at an estimated cost of $100,000. Brian Gray from Jorgensen was present to answer questions about the three estimates for the Public Health location. The Board is waiting for the purchase offer for the Proactive building before proceeding with the detailed estimate for Public Health location.
Bob Kladianos, Deputy Fire Chief, gave a department update. ML Baxley, Office manager, answered questions about the repairs to the Bondurant Fire Hall. Josie Vallette WUI Coordinator presented a Ready, Set, Go grant application from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, with a maximum funding of $15,000 with a 5% county match of $750.00. The Board approved submission of the grant.
Peter Paulin gave a Visitor’s Center update and tourism statistics.
There were four applicants for the remainder of the Fair Board Appointment that ends on 12-31-26. The two applicants that were present, Paige Harrell and Zachary Maxam were interviewed. Commissioner Vickery moved to appoint Zachary Maxam to the remainder of the term, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed.
Cassie Crumpton, Treatment Court Coordinator, presented an update from the Opioid Fund Committee and the Motivational Interview Training that was given on Feb.6th.
Mary Martin, Interim Sublette County Chair from the University of Wyoming Extension office, introduced Savannah May as the new 4-H Educator. Mary presented a MOU between the UW and Sublette County for half of the 4-H educator’s salary. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the MOU, seconded by Commissioner Vickery. Motion carried 5-0.
Zach Wenz from Tegeler’s insurance presented the proposal quote for insurance.
Clerk Rice asked for a commissioners’ meeting schedule change for Aug. 18th, 2026, and Nov. 3rd, 2026 due to them both being on Election Day. Commissioner White motioned to approve the cancelation of the two meetings and the signature approval of the accounts payable at the meeting prior, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. The Board approved Clerk Rice to work with County Attorney Melinkovich to create a policy for county employees that handle money through accounts payable or revenue to take the Department of Audits Building Better Boards training. The Board granted approval of payment of old invoices to the Roundup for the Planning & Zoning Department.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve a surety bond for Craig Smith Sublette County REC Board, seconded by Commissioner White, Motion carried 5-0.
Andrea Jean & Janna Lee presented the AED Policy and update to the Narcan policy. Commissioner White moved to approve the policies as presented, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
County Attorney Melinkovich stated that a draft is in progress of the county Procurement Policy to be reviewed by Department Heads and Elected Officials before the Board votes on its adoption. Clayton spoke with the lessees of Proactive and they plan to have an offer ready by the first meeting in March.
Andrea Jean, Human Resources Director and Craig Harmon, IT Director, asked for permission to interview the candidates for the Information Technology assistant. The Board granted permission for Craig to move forward with interviews. The Chairman signed they payroll change notice for Craig’s position. Craig brought forth ideas for where to place the new IT assistant’s office. He would like a small mobile office placed on the County’s lot across from Circuit Court. The County Attorney has a small office available that would need some work done before moving in. The Board instructed Craig to look at the office in the County Attorney’s office and to talk to Andre about the feasibility of the modular trailer on the County’s lot and prepare numbers for the next meeting. Craig asked that the Board consider purchasing a new vehicle for the IT assistant. The Board took no action on this matter.
Hayley Ruland, Planning & Zoning Administrator, discussed the Short-Term Rental renewal process. Hayley asked permission to treat these as renewals instead of new applications if they have expired since 2023. The Board granted Hayley permission to treat them as renewals. Hayley discussed the Comprehensive plan and a Mineral Royalty Grant application that she wants to pursue to help with the costs associated with updating the County’s planning and zoning regulations and hiring a consultant to help run the project. The Board granted permission to submit the grant match for $147,500 from the FY27 General fund. Commissioner White moved to approve resolution number 25-100517B authorizing the submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Grant to update the County Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners’ Rules with County Attorney Melinkovich and adjusted as the Board saw fit. Clayton will have the rules ready for review by the next meeting.
Old business: The Board discussed potentially requesting the salaries of the Hospital District. The Board took no action on this matter.
Commissioner Bradley made a motion to adjourn; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ /s/
Lynn Bernard, Chairman
Attest: Jessica Rice, County Clerk
Notice #0619 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
Feb.
17,
2026
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse on this date at 9:00 a.m., with Commissioners Bernard, White, Stephens, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator Saxton, and County Clerk Rice.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda with three additions: procurement policy discussion, Veteran’s Service office location, Pocket Creek Realignment: motion seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes for 1-20-26 and 2-3-26: motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motions Carried 4-0, Commissioner White excused for the 2-3-26 minutes and 5-0, for the 1-20-26 minutes. Commissioner Vickery moved to approve accounts payable of $683,562.88. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5–0.
ADP,INC 407.60 / AIRGAS USA, LLC 48.90 / ALL AMERICAN FUEL COMPANY, INC. 629.84 GREGORY F. ALLEN 637.91 / AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 4,267.80 ASPEN TRAVEL 1,506.16 / MARYLISA BAXLEY 76.65 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 77,656.56 / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 109,770.53 BISON ELECTRIC AND CONTROLS LLC 3,755.18 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 308.12 BRADY INDUSTRIES 478.93 / BROKEN ARROW INCORPORATED 808.07 BURNEY & COMPANY 24.99 / CALL 2 RECYCLE 2,022.15 / JOANIE CHRISTIE 30.23 KARLI KAY CHRISTENSEN 1,225.00 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 9,192.56 COMMERCIAL TIRE 1,450.56 / CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE, INC. 199.06 REBECCA CROWE 427.42 / CROWN TROPHY 33.70 / CRUM ELECTRIC 1,763.33 D.A. SCREENING 165.00 / DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING 15,955.55 WY DEPT OF HEALTH 27,327.58 / WY DEPT OF REVENUE 50.28 / DEX IMAGING 137.13 DIRECTV 541.98 / ENBRIDGE GAS 9,023.26 / FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC 1,513.64 FBI-LEEDA INC 795.00 / F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 178.15 FIRE ENGINEERING COMPANY 8,248.00 / FIRST ARMORED SERVICES LLC 2,388.34 FIRST BANK 2,579.82 / FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 28.90 / GALLS, LLC 405.99 GARMIN SERVICES, INC. 19.95 / GENEVA HYDRAULICS,INC 369.91 GEOTEC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 3,970.95 / GRAINGER 1,348.36 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 1,364.06 / THE GUTTER GUY 563.75 HELEN HEGARDT 1,041.67 / HEINTZ SURVEYING & ENGINEERING, LLC 4,544.00 MIKE HENN 250.16 / HILLMAN POWER SYSTEMS 4,744.93 / HOBACK LAW 1,000.00 HOLIDAY IN ROCK SPRINGS 220.00 / HORNUNG'S GOLF PRODUCTS 381.10 INTL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INV 246.00 / ANDREA JEAN 538.00 JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT 184.89 / GREG KEMP 122.71 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 568.76 KENWORTH SALES COMPANY 63.70 / KUBL GROUP 1,975.00 / MANDI KYNASTON 500.00 LARRY H MILLER JEEP DODGE 1,388.50 / LEAF PRIOR SVC BY TIMEPAYMENT 300.00 LEGEND HYDROVACING,INC 600.00 / LOWER VALLEY ENERGY 367.66 LR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 228.00 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 11,597.50 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 80.00 / MEDICO-MART,INC 4,165.94 MOOSELY MAILBOXES 455.55 / MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 4,880.32 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE INC 644.73 / JACLYN NELSON 43.50 / NORCO INC. 72.85 NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC. 350.04 / OFFICE OUTLET 41.72 / MIKE ORTON 334.83 OXBOW GEAR, LLC 1,023.92 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 2,012.06 PARTS TOWN 131.56 / PEAC SOLUTIONS 3,655.95 / PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 1,874.51 PETE'S DIESEL REPAIR,INC 2,354.94 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 946.06 PINEDALE LUMBER 9,033.29 / PINEDALE ROUNDUP 2,317.14 PREMIER SITE DEVELOPMENT, LLC 101,016.88 / QUILL CORPORATION 2,086.28 RELADYNE WEST, LLC 39,514.33 / RENDEZVOUS POINTE 7,098.00 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 43.07 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 59.65 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 5.18 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 356.25 RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARKETS 253.88 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 15,715.82 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 21,522.47 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 494.63 ROCK SPRINGS WINNELSON 3,446.68 / SALTUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 8,375.00 SATCOM GLOBAL 249.39 / SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 300.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DIST. PHN 700.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY PREDATOR BOARD 1,513.17 / SECRETARY OF STATE 60.00 SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER OF WY 759.25 / SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 555.66 SHRED-TECH CORPORATION 1,941.98 / STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY 461.54 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC 3,701.00 / THE MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 984.86 TOWN OF MARBLETON 578.22 / TOWN OF PINEDALE 1,685.78 TRACER GOLF ACCESSORIES 985.03 / TRANS UNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 206.65 VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 2,994.58 / VERIZON WIRELESS 40.01 VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS INC 115.86 / WATTS STEAM STORE, INC. 329.28 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERV 162.41 WESTERN STATES SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 500.00 / WESTERN TIRE CHAIN LLC 1,001.00 WEX BANK 1,462.24 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 1,682.42 WILLSON ELECTRIC 1,573.16 / WILSON LAND SURVEYING 250.00 WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 87,739.20 / JONNIE WRIGHT 60.00 WYOMING STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION 75.00 WYOMING STATE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD 500.00 / WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 10,739.83 WYOMING.COM 10.00 / WYOMING FIRST AID & SAFETY 128.90 WYODATA SECURITY INC 550.00
Billy Pape, Road and Bridge and Mike Jackson with Rio Verde Engineering provided updates on departmental activities. The Board approved disposal of Community Field Migration debris at landfill. Denied request to haul snow for Main Street Pinedale skijoring event. Pocket Creek Realignment: Project paused pending updated cost estimates. Veteran’s Service Director office space at Road & Bridge to be explored. Fairgrounds Midway Restroom & Stage surfacing bids tabled for March 3 meeting.
Andre Irey, Maintenance Department provided an update on activities. The ice rink broilers will need to be replaced soon at an estimated cost of $100,000. Brian Gray from Jorgensen was present to answer questions about the three estimates for the Public Health location. The Board is waiting for the purchase offer for the Proactive building before proceeding with the detailed estimate for Public Health location.
Bob Kladianos, Deputy Fire Chief, gave a department update. ML Baxley, Office manager, answered questions about the repairs to the Bondurant Fire Hall. Josie Vallette WUI Coordinator presented a Ready, Set, Go grant application from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, with a maximum funding of $15,000 with a 5% county match of $750.00. The Board approved submission of the grant.
Peter Paulin gave a Visitor’s Center update and tourism statistics.
There were four applicants for the remainder of the Fair Board Appointment that ends on 12-31-26. The two applicants that were present, Paige Harrell and Zachary Maxam were interviewed. Commissioner Vickery moved to appoint Zachary Maxam to the remainder of the term, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed.
Cassie Crumpton, Treatment Court Coordinator, presented an update from the Opioid Fund Committee and the Motivational Interview Training that was given on Feb.6th.
Mary Martin, Interim Sublette County Chair from the University of Wyoming Extension office, introduced Savannah May as the new 4-H Educator. Mary presented a MOU between the UW and Sublette County for half of the 4-H educator’s salary. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the MOU, seconded by Commissioner Vickery. Motion carried 5-0.
Zach Wenz from Tegeler’s insurance presented the proposal quote for insurance.
Clerk Rice asked for a commissioners’ meeting schedule change for Aug. 18th, 2026, and Nov. 3rd, 2026 due to them both being on Election Day. Commissioner White motioned to approve the cancelation of the two meetings and the signature approval of the accounts payable at the meeting prior, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. The Board approved Clerk Rice to work with County Attorney Melinkovich to create a policy for county employees that handle money through accounts payable or revenue to take the Department of Audits Building Better Boards training. The Board granted approval of payment of old invoices to the Roundup for the Planning & Zoning Department.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve a surety bond for Craig Smith Sublette County REC Board, seconded by Commissioner White, Motion carried 5-0.
Andrea Jean & Janna Lee presented the AED Policy and update to the Narcan policy. Commissioner White moved to approve the policies as presented, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
County Attorney Melinkovich stated that a draft is in progress of the county Procurement Policy to be reviewed by Department Heads and Elected Officials before the Board votes on its adoption. Clayton spoke with the lessees of Proactive and they plan to have an offer ready by the first meeting in March.
Andrea Jean, Human Resources Director and Craig Harmon, IT Director, asked for permission to interview the candidates for the Information Technology assistant. The Board granted permission for Craig to move forward with interviews. The Chairman signed they payroll change notice for Craig’s position. Craig brought forth ideas for where to place the new IT assistant’s office. He would like a small mobile office placed on the County’s lot across from Circuit Court. The County Attorney has a small office available that would need some work done before moving in. The Board instructed Craig to look at the office in the County Attorney’s office and to talk to Andre about the feasibility of the modular trailer on the County’s lot and prepare numbers for the next meeting. Craig asked that the Board consider purchasing a new vehicle for the IT assistant. The Board took no action on this matter.
Hayley Ruland, Planning & Zoning Administrator, discussed the Short-Term Rental renewal process. Hayley asked permission to treat these as renewals instead of new applications if they have expired since 2023. The Board granted Hayley permission to treat them as renewals. Hayley discussed the Comprehensive plan and a Mineral Royalty Grant application that she wants to pursue to help with the costs associated with updating the County’s planning and zoning regulations and hiring a consultant to help run the project. The Board granted permission to submit the grant match for $147,500 from the FY27 General fund. Commissioner White moved to approve resolution number 25-100517B authorizing the submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Grant to update the County Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners’ Rules with County Attorney Melinkovich and adjusted as the Board saw fit. Clayton will have the rules ready for review by the next meeting.
Old business: The Board discussed potentially requesting the salaries of the Hospital District. The Board took no action on this matter.
Commissioner Bradley made a motion to adjourn; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ /s/
Lynn Bernard, Chairman
Attest: Jessica Rice, County Clerk
Notice #0619 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
Feb.
17,
2026
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse on this date at 9:00 a.m., with Commissioners Bernard, White, Stephens, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator Saxton, and County Clerk Rice.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda with three additions: procurement policy discussion, Veteran’s Service office location, Pocket Creek Realignment: motion seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes for 1-20-26 and 2-3-26: motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motions Carried 4-0, Commissioner White excused for the 2-3-26 minutes and 5-0, for the 1-20-26 minutes. Commissioner Vickery moved to approve accounts payable of $683,562.88. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5–0.
ADP,INC 407.60 / AIRGAS USA, LLC 48.90 / ALL AMERICAN FUEL COMPANY, INC. 629.84 GREGORY F. ALLEN 637.91 / AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 4,267.80 ASPEN TRAVEL 1,506.16 / MARYLISA BAXLEY 76.65 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 77,656.56 / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 109,770.53 BISON ELECTRIC AND CONTROLS LLC 3,755.18 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 308.12 BRADY INDUSTRIES 478.93 / BROKEN ARROW INCORPORATED 808.07 BURNEY & COMPANY 24.99 / CALL 2 RECYCLE 2,022.15 / JOANIE CHRISTIE 30.23 KARLI KAY CHRISTENSEN 1,225.00 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 9,192.56 COMMERCIAL TIRE 1,450.56 / CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE, INC. 199.06 REBECCA CROWE 427.42 / CROWN TROPHY 33.70 / CRUM ELECTRIC 1,763.33 D.A. SCREENING 165.00 / DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING 15,955.55 WY DEPT OF HEALTH 27,327.58 / WY DEPT OF REVENUE 50.28 / DEX IMAGING 137.13 DIRECTV 541.98 / ENBRIDGE GAS 9,023.26 / FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC 1,513.64 FBI-LEEDA INC 795.00 / F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 178.15 FIRE ENGINEERING COMPANY 8,248.00 / FIRST ARMORED SERVICES LLC 2,388.34 FIRST BANK 2,579.82 / FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 28.90 / GALLS, LLC 405.99 GARMIN SERVICES, INC. 19.95 / GENEVA HYDRAULICS,INC 369.91 GEOTEC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 3,970.95 / GRAINGER 1,348.36 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 1,364.06 / THE GUTTER GUY 563.75 HELEN HEGARDT 1,041.67 / HEINTZ SURVEYING & ENGINEERING, LLC 4,544.00 MIKE HENN 250.16 / HILLMAN POWER SYSTEMS 4,744.93 / HOBACK LAW 1,000.00 HOLIDAY IN ROCK SPRINGS 220.00 / HORNUNG'S GOLF PRODUCTS 381.10 INTL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INV 246.00 / ANDREA JEAN 538.00 JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT 184.89 / GREG KEMP 122.71 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 568.76 KENWORTH SALES COMPANY 63.70 / KUBL GROUP 1,975.00 / MANDI KYNASTON 500.00 LARRY H MILLER JEEP DODGE 1,388.50 / LEAF PRIOR SVC BY TIMEPAYMENT 300.00 LEGEND HYDROVACING,INC 600.00 / LOWER VALLEY ENERGY 367.66 LR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 228.00 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 11,597.50 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 80.00 / MEDICO-MART,INC 4,165.94 MOOSELY MAILBOXES 455.55 / MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 4,880.32 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE INC 644.73 / JACLYN NELSON 43.50 / NORCO INC. 72.85 NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC. 350.04 / OFFICE OUTLET 41.72 / MIKE ORTON 334.83 OXBOW GEAR, LLC 1,023.92 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 2,012.06 PARTS TOWN 131.56 / PEAC SOLUTIONS 3,655.95 / PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 1,874.51 PETE'S DIESEL REPAIR,INC 2,354.94 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 946.06 PINEDALE LUMBER 9,033.29 / PINEDALE ROUNDUP 2,317.14 PREMIER SITE DEVELOPMENT, LLC 101,016.88 / QUILL CORPORATION 2,086.28 RELADYNE WEST, LLC 39,514.33 / RENDEZVOUS POINTE 7,098.00 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 43.07 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 59.65 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 5.18 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 356.25 RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARKETS 253.88 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 15,715.82 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 21,522.47 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 494.63 ROCK SPRINGS WINNELSON 3,446.68 / SALTUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 8,375.00 SATCOM GLOBAL 249.39 / SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 300.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DIST. PHN 700.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY PREDATOR BOARD 1,513.17 / SECRETARY OF STATE 60.00 SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER OF WY 759.25 / SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 555.66 SHRED-TECH CORPORATION 1,941.98 / STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY 461.54 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC 3,701.00 / THE MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 984.86 TOWN OF MARBLETON 578.22 / TOWN OF PINEDALE 1,685.78 TRACER GOLF ACCESSORIES 985.03 / TRANS UNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 206.65 VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 2,994.58 / VERIZON WIRELESS 40.01 VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS INC 115.86 / WATTS STEAM STORE, INC. 329.28 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERV 162.41 WESTERN STATES SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 500.00 / WESTERN TIRE CHAIN LLC 1,001.00 WEX BANK 1,462.24 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 1,682.42 WILLSON ELECTRIC 1,573.16 / WILSON LAND SURVEYING 250.00 WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 87,739.20 / JONNIE WRIGHT 60.00 WYOMING STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION 75.00 WYOMING STATE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD 500.00 / WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 10,739.83 WYOMING.COM 10.00 / WYOMING FIRST AID & SAFETY 128.90 WYODATA SECURITY INC 550.00
Billy Pape, Road and Bridge and Mike Jackson with Rio Verde Engineering provided updates on departmental activities. The Board approved disposal of Community Field Migration debris at landfill. Denied request to haul snow for Main Street Pinedale skijoring event. Pocket Creek Realignment: Project paused pending updated cost estimates. Veteran’s Service Director office space at Road & Bridge to be explored. Fairgrounds Midway Restroom & Stage surfacing bids tabled for March 3 meeting.
Andre Irey, Maintenance Department provided an update on activities. The ice rink broilers will need to be replaced soon at an estimated cost of $100,000. Brian Gray from Jorgensen was present to answer questions about the three estimates for the Public Health location. The Board is waiting for the purchase offer for the Proactive building before proceeding with the detailed estimate for Public Health location.
Bob Kladianos, Deputy Fire Chief, gave a department update. ML Baxley, Office manager, answered questions about the repairs to the Bondurant Fire Hall. Josie Vallette WUI Coordinator presented a Ready, Set, Go grant application from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, with a maximum funding of $15,000 with a 5% county match of $750.00. The Board approved submission of the grant.
Peter Paulin gave a Visitor’s Center update and tourism statistics.
There were four applicants for the remainder of the Fair Board Appointment that ends on 12-31-26. The two applicants that were present, Paige Harrell and Zachary Maxam were interviewed. Commissioner Vickery moved to appoint Zachary Maxam to the remainder of the term, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed.
Cassie Crumpton, Treatment Court Coordinator, presented an update from the Opioid Fund Committee and the Motivational Interview Training that was given on Feb.6th.
Mary Martin, Interim Sublette County Chair from the University of Wyoming Extension office, introduced Savannah May as the new 4-H Educator. Mary presented a MOU between the UW and Sublette County for half of the 4-H educator’s salary. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the MOU, seconded by Commissioner Vickery. Motion carried 5-0.
Zach Wenz from Tegeler’s insurance presented the proposal quote for insurance.
Clerk Rice asked for a commissioners’ meeting schedule change for Aug. 18th, 2026, and Nov. 3rd, 2026 due to them both being on Election Day. Commissioner White motioned to approve the cancelation of the two meetings and the signature approval of the accounts payable at the meeting prior, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. The Board approved Clerk Rice to work with County Attorney Melinkovich to create a policy for county employees that handle money through accounts payable or revenue to take the Department of Audits Building Better Boards training. The Board granted approval of payment of old invoices to the Roundup for the Planning & Zoning Department.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve a surety bond for Craig Smith Sublette County REC Board, seconded by Commissioner White, Motion carried 5-0.
Andrea Jean & Janna Lee presented the AED Policy and update to the Narcan policy. Commissioner White moved to approve the policies as presented, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
County Attorney Melinkovich stated that a draft is in progress of the county Procurement Policy to be reviewed by Department Heads and Elected Officials before the Board votes on its adoption. Clayton spoke with the lessees of Proactive and they plan to have an offer ready by the first meeting in March.
Andrea Jean, Human Resources Director and Craig Harmon, IT Director, asked for permission to interview the candidates for the Information Technology assistant. The Board granted permission for Craig to move forward with interviews. The Chairman signed they payroll change notice for Craig’s position. Craig brought forth ideas for where to place the new IT assistant’s office. He would like a small mobile office placed on the County’s lot across from Circuit Court. The County Attorney has a small office available that would need some work done before moving in. The Board instructed Craig to look at the office in the County Attorney’s office and to talk to Andre about the feasibility of the modular trailer on the County’s lot and prepare numbers for the next meeting. Craig asked that the Board consider purchasing a new vehicle for the IT assistant. The Board took no action on this matter.
Hayley Ruland, Planning & Zoning Administrator, discussed the Short-Term Rental renewal process. Hayley asked permission to treat these as renewals instead of new applications if they have expired since 2023. The Board granted Hayley permission to treat them as renewals. Hayley discussed the Comprehensive plan and a Mineral Royalty Grant application that she wants to pursue to help with the costs associated with updating the County’s planning and zoning regulations and hiring a consultant to help run the project. The Board granted permission to submit the grant match for $147,500 from the FY27 General fund. Commissioner White moved to approve resolution number 25-100517B authorizing the submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Grant to update the County Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners’ Rules with County Attorney Melinkovich and adjusted as the Board saw fit. Clayton will have the rules ready for review by the next meeting.
Old business: The Board discussed potentially requesting the salaries of the Hospital District. The Board took no action on this matter.
Commissioner Bradley made a motion to adjourn; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ /s/
Lynn Bernard, Chairman
Attest: Jessica Rice, County Clerk
Notice #0619 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
Feb.
17,
2026
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse on this date at 9:00 a.m., with Commissioners Bernard, White, Stephens, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator Saxton, and County Clerk Rice.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda with three additions: procurement policy discussion, Veteran’s Service office location, Pocket Creek Realignment: motion seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes for 1-20-26 and 2-3-26: motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motions Carried 4-0, Commissioner White excused for the 2-3-26 minutes and 5-0, for the 1-20-26 minutes. Commissioner Vickery moved to approve accounts payable of $683,562.88. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5–0.
ADP,INC 407.60 / AIRGAS USA, LLC 48.90 / ALL AMERICAN FUEL COMPANY, INC. 629.84 GREGORY F. ALLEN 637.91 / AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 4,267.80 ASPEN TRAVEL 1,506.16 / MARYLISA BAXLEY 76.65 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 77,656.56 / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD - ACH 109,770.53 BISON ELECTRIC AND CONTROLS LLC 3,755.18 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 308.12 BRADY INDUSTRIES 478.93 / BROKEN ARROW INCORPORATED 808.07 BURNEY & COMPANY 24.99 / CALL 2 RECYCLE 2,022.15 / JOANIE CHRISTIE 30.23 KARLI KAY CHRISTENSEN 1,225.00 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 9,192.56 COMMERCIAL TIRE 1,450.56 / CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCE, INC. 199.06 REBECCA CROWE 427.42 / CROWN TROPHY 33.70 / CRUM ELECTRIC 1,763.33 D.A. SCREENING 165.00 / DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING 15,955.55 WY DEPT OF HEALTH 27,327.58 / WY DEPT OF REVENUE 50.28 / DEX IMAGING 137.13 DIRECTV 541.98 / ENBRIDGE GAS 9,023.26 / FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC 1,513.64 FBI-LEEDA INC 795.00 / F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 178.15 FIRE ENGINEERING COMPANY 8,248.00 / FIRST ARMORED SERVICES LLC 2,388.34 FIRST BANK 2,579.82 / FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 28.90 / GALLS, LLC 405.99 GARMIN SERVICES, INC. 19.95 / GENEVA HYDRAULICS,INC 369.91 GEOTEC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 3,970.95 / GRAINGER 1,348.36 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 1,364.06 / THE GUTTER GUY 563.75 HELEN HEGARDT 1,041.67 / HEINTZ SURVEYING & ENGINEERING, LLC 4,544.00 MIKE HENN 250.16 / HILLMAN POWER SYSTEMS 4,744.93 / HOBACK LAW 1,000.00 HOLIDAY IN ROCK SPRINGS 220.00 / HORNUNG'S GOLF PRODUCTS 381.10 INTL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INV 246.00 / ANDREA JEAN 538.00 JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT 184.89 / GREG KEMP 122.71 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 568.76 KENWORTH SALES COMPANY 63.70 / KUBL GROUP 1,975.00 / MANDI KYNASTON 500.00 LARRY H MILLER JEEP DODGE 1,388.50 / LEAF PRIOR SVC BY TIMEPAYMENT 300.00 LEGEND HYDROVACING,INC 600.00 / LOWER VALLEY ENERGY 367.66 LR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 228.00 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 11,597.50 MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC 80.00 / MEDICO-MART,INC 4,165.94 MOOSELY MAILBOXES 455.55 / MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 4,880.32 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE INC 644.73 / JACLYN NELSON 43.50 / NORCO INC. 72.85 NORTHERN SAFETY CO. INC. 350.04 / OFFICE OUTLET 41.72 / MIKE ORTON 334.83 OXBOW GEAR, LLC 1,023.92 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 2,012.06 PARTS TOWN 131.56 / PEAC SOLUTIONS 3,655.95 / PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 1,874.51 PETE'S DIESEL REPAIR,INC 2,354.94 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 946.06 PINEDALE LUMBER 9,033.29 / PINEDALE ROUNDUP 2,317.14 PREMIER SITE DEVELOPMENT, LLC 101,016.88 / QUILL CORPORATION 2,086.28 RELADYNE WEST, LLC 39,514.33 / RENDEZVOUS POINTE 7,098.00 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 43.07 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 59.65 RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 5.18 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 356.25 RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARKETS 253.88 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 15,715.82 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 21,522.47 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN WASH, LLC 494.63 ROCK SPRINGS WINNELSON 3,446.68 / SALTUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 8,375.00 SATCOM GLOBAL 249.39 / SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 300.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DIST. PHN 700.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY PREDATOR BOARD 1,513.17 / SECRETARY OF STATE 60.00 SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER OF WY 759.25 / SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 555.66 SHRED-TECH CORPORATION 1,941.98 / STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY 461.54 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC 3,701.00 / THE MASTER'S TOUCH, LLC 984.86 TOWN OF MARBLETON 578.22 / TOWN OF PINEDALE 1,685.78 TRACER GOLF ACCESSORIES 985.03 / TRANS UNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 206.65 VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 2,994.58 / VERIZON WIRELESS 40.01 VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS INC 115.86 / WATTS STEAM STORE, INC. 329.28 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERV 162.41 WESTERN STATES SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 500.00 / WESTERN TIRE CHAIN LLC 1,001.00 WEX BANK 1,462.24 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 1,682.42 WILLSON ELECTRIC 1,573.16 / WILSON LAND SURVEYING 250.00 WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 87,739.20 / JONNIE WRIGHT 60.00 WYOMING STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION 75.00 WYOMING STATE FIRE ADVISORY BOARD 500.00 / WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 10,739.83 WYOMING.COM 10.00 / WYOMING FIRST AID & SAFETY 128.90 WYODATA SECURITY INC 550.00
Billy Pape, Road and Bridge and Mike Jackson with Rio Verde Engineering provided updates on departmental activities. The Board approved disposal of Community Field Migration debris at landfill. Denied request to haul snow for Main Street Pinedale skijoring event. Pocket Creek Realignment: Project paused pending updated cost estimates. Veteran’s Service Director office space at Road & Bridge to be explored. Fairgrounds Midway Restroom & Stage surfacing bids tabled for March 3 meeting.
Andre Irey, Maintenance Department provided an update on activities. The ice rink broilers will need to be replaced soon at an estimated cost of $100,000. Brian Gray from Jorgensen was present to answer questions about the three estimates for the Public Health location. The Board is waiting for the purchase offer for the Proactive building before proceeding with the detailed estimate for Public Health location.
Bob Kladianos, Deputy Fire Chief, gave a department update. ML Baxley, Office manager, answered questions about the repairs to the Bondurant Fire Hall. Josie Vallette WUI Coordinator presented a Ready, Set, Go grant application from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, with a maximum funding of $15,000 with a 5% county match of $750.00. The Board approved submission of the grant.
Peter Paulin gave a Visitor’s Center update and tourism statistics.
There were four applicants for the remainder of the Fair Board Appointment that ends on 12-31-26. The two applicants that were present, Paige Harrell and Zachary Maxam were interviewed. Commissioner Vickery moved to appoint Zachary Maxam to the remainder of the term, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed.
Cassie Crumpton, Treatment Court Coordinator, presented an update from the Opioid Fund Committee and the Motivational Interview Training that was given on Feb.6th.
Mary Martin, Interim Sublette County Chair from the University of Wyoming Extension office, introduced Savannah May as the new 4-H Educator. Mary presented a MOU between the UW and Sublette County for half of the 4-H educator’s salary. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the MOU, seconded by Commissioner Vickery. Motion carried 5-0.
Zach Wenz from Tegeler’s insurance presented the proposal quote for insurance.
Clerk Rice asked for a commissioners’ meeting schedule change for Aug. 18th, 2026, and Nov. 3rd, 2026 due to them both being on Election Day. Commissioner White motioned to approve the cancelation of the two meetings and the signature approval of the accounts payable at the meeting prior, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. The Board approved Clerk Rice to work with County Attorney Melinkovich to create a policy for county employees that handle money through accounts payable or revenue to take the Department of Audits Building Better Boards training. The Board granted approval of payment of old invoices to the Roundup for the Planning & Zoning Department.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve a surety bond for Craig Smith Sublette County REC Board, seconded by Commissioner White, Motion carried 5-0.
Andrea Jean & Janna Lee presented the AED Policy and update to the Narcan policy. Commissioner White moved to approve the policies as presented, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
County Attorney Melinkovich stated that a draft is in progress of the county Procurement Policy to be reviewed by Department Heads and Elected Officials before the Board votes on its adoption. Clayton spoke with the lessees of Proactive and they plan to have an offer ready by the first meeting in March.
Andrea Jean, Human Resources Director and Craig Harmon, IT Director, asked for permission to interview the candidates for the Information Technology assistant. The Board granted permission for Craig to move forward with interviews. The Chairman signed they payroll change notice for Craig’s position. Craig brought forth ideas for where to place the new IT assistant’s office. He would like a small mobile office placed on the County’s lot across from Circuit Court. The County Attorney has a small office available that would need some work done before moving in. The Board instructed Craig to look at the office in the County Attorney’s office and to talk to Andre about the feasibility of the modular trailer on the County’s lot and prepare numbers for the next meeting. Craig asked that the Board consider purchasing a new vehicle for the IT assistant. The Board took no action on this matter.
Hayley Ruland, Planning & Zoning Administrator, discussed the Short-Term Rental renewal process. Hayley asked permission to treat these as renewals instead of new applications if they have expired since 2023. The Board granted Hayley permission to treat them as renewals. Hayley discussed the Comprehensive plan and a Mineral Royalty Grant application that she wants to pursue to help with the costs associated with updating the County’s planning and zoning regulations and hiring a consultant to help run the project. The Board granted permission to submit the grant match for $147,500 from the FY27 General fund. Commissioner White moved to approve resolution number 25-100517B authorizing the submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Grant to update the County Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners’ Rules with County Attorney Melinkovich and adjusted as the Board saw fit. Clayton will have the rules ready for review by the next meeting.
Old business: The Board discussed potentially requesting the salaries of the Hospital District. The Board took no action on this matter.
Commissioner Bradley made a motion to adjourn; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ /s/
Lynn Bernard, Chairman
Attest: Jessica Rice, County Clerk
Notice #0619 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
OFFICIAL
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’
PROCEEDINGS
Feb.
17,
2026
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse on this date at 9:00 a.m., with Commissioners Bernard, White, Stephens, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator Saxton, and County Clerk Rice.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda with three additions: procurement policy discussion, Veteran’s Service office location, Pocket Creek Realignment: motion seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes for 1-20-26 and 2-3-26: motion seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motions Carried 4-0, Commissioner White excused for the 2-3-26 minutes and 5-0, for the 1-20-26 minutes. Commissioner Vickery moved to approve accounts payable of $683,562.88. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5–0.
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Billy Pape, Road and Bridge and Mike Jackson with Rio Verde Engineering provided updates on departmental activities. The Board approved disposal of Community Field Migration debris at landfill. Denied request to haul snow for Main Street Pinedale skijoring event. Pocket Creek Realignment: Project paused pending updated cost estimates. Veteran’s Service Director office space at Road & Bridge to be explored. Fairgrounds Midway Restroom & Stage surfacing bids tabled for March 3 meeting.
Andre Irey, Maintenance Department provided an update on activities. The ice rink broilers will need to be replaced soon at an estimated cost of $100,000. Brian Gray from Jorgensen was present to answer questions about the three estimates for the Public Health location. The Board is waiting for the purchase offer for the Proactive building before proceeding with the detailed estimate for Public Health location.
Bob Kladianos, Deputy Fire Chief, gave a department update. ML Baxley, Office manager, answered questions about the repairs to the Bondurant Fire Hall. Josie Vallette WUI Coordinator presented a Ready, Set, Go grant application from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, with a maximum funding of $15,000 with a 5% county match of $750.00. The Board approved submission of the grant.
Peter Paulin gave a Visitor’s Center update and tourism statistics.
There were four applicants for the remainder of the Fair Board Appointment that ends on 12-31-26. The two applicants that were present, Paige Harrell and Zachary Maxam were interviewed. Commissioner Vickery moved to appoint Zachary Maxam to the remainder of the term, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Bernard opposed.
Cassie Crumpton, Treatment Court Coordinator, presented an update from the Opioid Fund Committee and the Motivational Interview Training that was given on Feb.6th.
Mary Martin, Interim Sublette County Chair from the University of Wyoming Extension office, introduced Savannah May as the new 4-H Educator. Mary presented a MOU between the UW and Sublette County for half of the 4-H educator’s salary. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the MOU, seconded by Commissioner Vickery. Motion carried 5-0.
Zach Wenz from Tegeler’s insurance presented the proposal quote for insurance.
Clerk Rice asked for a commissioners’ meeting schedule change for Aug. 18th, 2026, and Nov. 3rd, 2026 due to them both being on Election Day. Commissioner White motioned to approve the cancelation of the two meetings and the signature approval of the accounts payable at the meeting prior, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. The Board approved Clerk Rice to work with County Attorney Melinkovich to create a policy for county employees that handle money through accounts payable or revenue to take the Department of Audits Building Better Boards training. The Board granted approval of payment of old invoices to the Roundup for the Planning & Zoning Department.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve a surety bond for Craig Smith Sublette County REC Board, seconded by Commissioner White, Motion carried 5-0.
Andrea Jean & Janna Lee presented the AED Policy and update to the Narcan policy. Commissioner White moved to approve the policies as presented, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
County Attorney Melinkovich stated that a draft is in progress of the county Procurement Policy to be reviewed by Department Heads and Elected Officials before the Board votes on its adoption. Clayton spoke with the lessees of Proactive and they plan to have an offer ready by the first meeting in March.
Andrea Jean, Human Resources Director and Craig Harmon, IT Director, asked for permission to interview the candidates for the Information Technology assistant. The Board granted permission for Craig to move forward with interviews. The Chairman signed they payroll change notice for Craig’s position. Craig brought forth ideas for where to place the new IT assistant’s office. He would like a small mobile office placed on the County’s lot across from Circuit Court. The County Attorney has a small office available that would need some work done before moving in. The Board instructed Craig to look at the office in the County Attorney’s office and to talk to Andre about the feasibility of the modular trailer on the County’s lot and prepare numbers for the next meeting. Craig asked that the Board consider purchasing a new vehicle for the IT assistant. The Board took no action on this matter.
Hayley Ruland, Planning & Zoning Administrator, discussed the Short-Term Rental renewal process. Hayley asked permission to treat these as renewals instead of new applications if they have expired since 2023. The Board granted Hayley permission to treat them as renewals. Hayley discussed the Comprehensive plan and a Mineral Royalty Grant application that she wants to pursue to help with the costs associated with updating the County’s planning and zoning regulations and hiring a consultant to help run the project. The Board granted permission to submit the grant match for $147,500 from the FY27 General fund. Commissioner White moved to approve resolution number 25-100517B authorizing the submission of a Federal Mineral Royalty Grant to update the County Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners’ Rules with County Attorney Melinkovich and adjusted as the Board saw fit. Clayton will have the rules ready for review by the next meeting.
Old business: The Board discussed potentially requesting the salaries of the Hospital District. The Board took no action on this matter.
Commissioner Bradley made a motion to adjourn; motion seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ /s/
Lynn Bernard, Chairman
Attest: Jessica Rice, County Clerk
Notice #0619 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
BEFORE
THE
OIL
AND
GAS
CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
OF
THE
STATE
OF
WYOMING
The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and WOGCC Examiners will meet beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, and subsequent days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to consider the following matters at the office of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, 2211 King Boulevard, Casper, Wyoming.
DOCKET NO. / APPLICANT / MATTER / S-T-R / FORMATION / COUNTY
655-2026 / Urban Oil & Gas Group / 1282.45-Acre D&S Unit / 26.27-27-112 / Frontier / Sublette
656-2026 / Urban Oil & Gas Group / 1919.19-Acre D&S Unit; Vacate, Amend or Modify 4 Prior Orders / 33.34.35-27-112 /
Frontier / Sublette
Any interested party is entitled to appear and be heard by the Commission at the time and date listed above. Protests to applications shall be in writing and filed with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor at least three (3) business days prior to the date of hearing pursuant to Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Rules & Regulations, Chapter 5, Section 11 and Chapter 5, Section 26.
Pursuant to Chapter 5, Section 12 of the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Rules & Regulations, the written protest must state the grounds of the protest and include information and evidence to demonstrate that: (a) the protestant is a party entitled to notice or relief under Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 30-5-101 through 30-5-410; (b) the protestant seeks a remedy that is within the jurisdiction and authority of the Commission. No action shall be taken on an objection or protest that is not timely filed.
DATED this 23rd day of March 2026.
Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
/s/ Tom Kropatsch, Oil & Gas Supervisor / Commission Secretary
Notice #0620 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, 2026
NOTICE
OF
PUBLIC
DELIBERATION
Thursday,
April
2,
2026,
at
1:30
p.m.
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission's Rules, notice is hereby given that public deliberations in the matter of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power for authority to update Schedules 37 and 38 for Avoided Cost Purchases of Power for Qualifying Facilities, Docket No. 20000-687-ET-25 (Record No. 17882), is scheduled to commence on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in the Commission's hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Deliberations will take place at the end of the regularly scheduled Open Meeting.
**Please note deliberations are open to the public but public comments will not be accepted at deliberations.**
Interested persons are encouraged to attend this event which will be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and Commission Rules.
Attend by Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9933449233
Attend by telephone by dialing: +1 669 900 9128 US Meeting ID: 993 344 9233
If you wish to attend this public deliberation and require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427 (Voice or TTY) during regular business hours or write at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82002. Communications-impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 20000-687-ET-25 (Record No. 17882).
Staff Contact: Ivan Williams, 307-777-7426 or ivan.williams1@wyo.gov.
Dated: March 23, 2026.
Notice #0621 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, April 2, 2026
ABANDONED
VEHICLES
NOTICE
MAKE: Allman
MODEL: Rig Heater
YEAR: 2008
PRICE: $1200
VIN#: 0296MXH07 MAKE: Allman
MODEL: Rig Heater
YEAR: 2004
PRICE: $1200
VIN#: 0295MH07 MAKE: Allman
MODEL: Rig Heater
YEAR: 2008
PRICE: $1200
VIN#: 0111MXH09 LOCATION: 8 Dollar Bill in Boulder, WY 82923
DATE/TIME of SALE: 4/3/2026 8 AM
Notice #0622 published in the Pinedale Roundup on March 26, April 2, 2026
