NOTICE OF INTENT
TO APPLY FOR TAX DEED
On June 21st, 2022 the Sublette County Treasurer issued a tax lien on the following real property: 220 W. Second St, Marbleton, BLK 13, Lots 11, 12 (legal corrected for tax year 2013). Taxed in the name of Edward G. & Keith A. Murphy.
Take notice that I, Ed Huff will apply for a tax deed on July 21st, 2026 or thereafter.
Time for redemption will expire on the date the County Treasurer issues a tax deed.
There are no known additional special assessments.
Notice #0852 published in the Pinedale Roundup on Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2026
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S
SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
The Sublette County Sheriff shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder and best bidder, for cash, at the Sublette County Impound Yard, 17 Walker Ln, Daniel, WY at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the following vehicle, to wit:
One (1) 2001 Dodge Dakota, Black, 1B7GG2AN51S124237
One (1) 2000 Chevrolet S10, Black, 1GCCT19W2Y8176546
One (1) 2000 GMC Yukon, Tan, 1GKEK13R0YR146782
One (1) 1990 Subaru Legacy, Gold, 4S3BC6325L1601905
One (1) 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, Silver, 1GNEK13R7WJ335203
One (1) 2005 Dodge Durango, Blue, 1D4HB58DX5F529948
One (1) 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, Silver, 1A8GM78X27R114491
One (1) 2009 Kia Rio, Black, KNADE243596507194
One (1) 2012 Dodge Charger, Gray, 2C3CDXAT3CH287941
The above property is being sold “as is, where is” without warranty of condition or ownership. Bidders are advised to make their own inquiry as to any existing liens or security interests which may exist against said property.
The property may be seen at Sublette County Impound Yard, Daniel, WY, the morning of the sale date, one hour prior to sale time.
K.C. Lehr
Sheriff
Notice #0853 published in the Pinedale Roundup on Sept. 17, 24, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules and Regulations, notice is hereby given of the Application of Questar Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Wyoming (Enbridge or the Company) for approval of the Piceance Development as a Wexpro II property, as more fully described below.
1. Enbridge is a Utah corporation engaged in the business of supplying natural gas utility service in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. Enbridge is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D) and 37-2-112.
2. On August 31, 2026, Enbridge filed its Application requesting an order approving the inclusion of the recently acquired properties designated as the Piceance III Development as a Wexpro II property pursuant to the Wexpro II Agreement. The Commission approved the Wexpro II Agreement in Docket No. 30010-123-GA-12 and the initial Piceance and Piceance II properties in 30010-232-GA-25 and 30010-234-GA-25 respectively. The Piceance III Development is outside the existing Wexpro I Development Drilling Area. The Company seeks authority to include the relevant portions of the Piceance III Development within the Wexpro II Agreement and voluntarily offers the remaining portions for inclusion as a Wexpro II property.
3. Enbridge acquired the Piceance Development at its own risk and pending the Commission’s decision whether this acquisition should be included as a Wexpro II property under the agreement. If approved, the acquisition and drilling costs will be passed on to customers. The Company contends that approval of the Piceance Development as a Wexpro II property will provide an opportunity for customers to receive lower cost gas for many years. Additionally, the Company states that Wexpro will continue to manage its current production and future drilling programs at or below the 5-Year Forward Curve and to manage combined cost-of-service production from Wexpro I and Wexpro II properties to Enbridge at or below the thresholds established in the Canyon Creek Acquisition in Commission Docket No. 30010-145-GA-15.
4. This is not a complete description of the Application. Any interested person may inspect the Application at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming or at the Company’s business office in Rock Springs, Wyoming, during regular business hours or at https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (enter Record No. 18234).
5. Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest, or request for a hearing in this matter must file with the Commission in writing on or before September 30, 2026. A proposed intervention or request for hearing must set forth the grounds, the position, and interest of the petitioner. Please mention Docket No. 30010-247-GA-26 in your communications.
6. If you wish to participate in this matter, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427 or at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay by dialing 711.
Dated: September 8, 2026.
Notice #0854 published in the Pinedale Roundup on Sept. 17, 24, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE NOTICE
Make: Circle J
Model: LVSTR
Year: 1983
VIN# 1WZL102J983119316
Price: $100
Location: 8 Ehman Lane, Pinedale, WY 82941
Date/time of sale: Sept. 25, 2026, 8 a.m.
Notice #0859 published in the Pinedale Roundup on Sept. 17, 24, 2026
FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE
Default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a Promissory Note (the “Note”) dated January 28, 2022, executed and delivered by Randy D. Hubbard (“Mortgagor”) to Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, and a real estate Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) of the same date securing the Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by said Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns, and which Mortgage was recorded on February 2, 2022, at Reception No. 0419703, in Book 324, at Page 569 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 was assigned for value as follows:
Assignee: Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Assignment dated: August 5, 2026
Assignment recorded: August 25, 2026
Assignment recording information: at Reception No. 0465597, in Book 398 Mix, at Page 397
All in the records 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 September 25, 2026 being the total sum of $182,112.63, 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, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 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 October 30, 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 Seven (7), Block Four (4) of the Redstone First Addition to the Town of Pinedale, Sublette County, Wyoming as the same appears on the official map or plat thereof filed for record in the Office of the County Clerk and Ex-Officio Register of Deeds for Sublette County, Wyoming.
With an address of 481 S Lincoln Ave, Pinedale, WY 82941 (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.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
Dated: September 14, 2026
Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns
By: Lewis N. Stoddard
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
376 East 400 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-355-2886
HWM File # WY22622
Notice #0861 published in the Pinedale Roundup on Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2026
STATE OF WYOMING )
COUNTY OF SUBLETTE )§
TOWN OF PINEDALE )
The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale met in regular session on Monday, August 24, 2026, in the main conference room of the Pinedale Town Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Matt Murdock at 5 p.m. Council members present: Tyler Swafford, Dean Loftus, Judi Boyce and Ryan Wells. Those in attendance included: Max Lockett, Peg Weber, Sheriff KC Lehr, James Helm, Michele Helm, Ed Wood, Town Attorney; and Town Staff Abram Pearce, Charlee Thomson and Kelsey Thomas.
Mayor Murdock led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to amend the agenda to add I-1, Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve the August 10, 2026, regular Town Council meeting minutes. Seconded by Councilman Wells. Motion passed 4-0-1. Councilwoman Boyce abstained.
Peg Weber thanked council for the bulbout painting and work done at 210 W Pine Street. She also shared concern about the speeding still happening on S Fremont.
Max Lockett asked about E-Bike enforcement.
Councilman Swafford raised questions regarding Business Licenses and the deadline for applicants to be compliant.
Sheriff Lehr presented the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office monthly report for July 2026.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve the consent agenda as published. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0. Consent agenda items were the Land Use Agreement with the USDA Forest Service for the Bare Fire, incident WY-BTF-002621 for the use of the Pinedale Airport; the approval of Amendment No. 3 to CD23308, a grant between the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Town of Pinedale, extending the completion of the Pinedale Pathways Connectivity Design Project to December 31, 2027; the annual fire extinguisher and facility inspection contracts with State Fire DC Specialties in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 and replacement extinguishers as necessary per the quote; and the agreement for water testing services with the Town of LaBarge.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve a parking waiver to allow food vendors during the Wind River Brewfest to remain parked at American Legion Park overnight from Friday, September 11, 2026, until Saturday, September 12, 2026. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve a Temporary Use Permit and street closure to Foundation 23 for the Wind River Brewfest occurring from 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, through 12:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2026. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by councilman Swafford to approve an amendment to Wind River Art Fest’s Temporary Use Permit to reflect a start time of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve Change Order No. 1 to the Window Replacement – FBO & Hangar 7 Energy Retrofit Project Contract with Homestead Installation & Design, LLC increasing the contract $5,275.45 to a total contract amount of $40,359.99 and modifying the final completion date to November 1, 2026. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Council reviewed monthly department reports from Municipal Court, Animal Control and Municipal Code Enforcement, Public Works, Water and Wastewater, Planning and Zoning, Airport and Pinedale Travel and Tourism Commission.
The following bills were presented for payment: All American Fuel Company, Inc, $3,828.16; Ask Velocity, $300.00; Avfuel Corporation, $50,660.20; Bucky’s Outdoors, $37.50; Century Link, $35.64; Clean Wash Laundromat, $122.00; CNA Surety, $250.00; D. A. Screening, $200.00; Dirty Rank Designs, $52.00; Elan Financial Services, $0.00; EPG Media LLC, $625.00; Fisher Scientific, $433.25; Flow Right Plumbing & Heating, $453.95; Freedom Mailing Services, Inc, $666.56; Greg Allen, $200.00; KPIN, $584.00; Moosely Mailboxes & More, $235.22; Mountainland Supply Company, $541.08; Northwest Scientific, Inc., $70.74; Office Outlet, $14.00; One-Call of Wyoming, $40.95; Pickaroon Timber Products, $931.56; Pinedale Auto Supply, $79.77; Pinedale Lumber, $252.31; Pinedale Roundup, $300.00; Ridley’s Family Market, $157.53; Rocky Mountain Power, $714.98; Standard Plumbing Supply, $626.91; Tegeler & Associates Inc, $1,500.00; Tri-County Sanitation, Inc., $180.50; Trojan Technologies Corp, $118.09; Union Telephone Company, Inc., $231.81; Upper Case Printing, Ink, $31.30; Wyoming Tribune Eagle, $1,646.64; Young Strategies Inc, $2,400.00; MK Construction, LLC, $11,440.00.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve the bills for August 24, 2026, in the amount of $79,961.65 paid with checks 32744-32779, noting that check 32753 was void. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to approve payroll and benefits for August 31, 2026. Seconded by Councilman Wells. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to enter executive session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss real estate. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Loftus to exit executive session at 6:47 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilwoman Boyce to re-enter regular session at 6:47 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Wells. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Swafford to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.
Matt W. Murdock, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Rudnick, Clerk-Treasurer
Notice #0862 published in the Pinedale Roundup on Sept 24, 2026
OFFICIAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
September 1, 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, Stephens, White, Bradley, and Vickrey present. Also present were County Attorney Melinkovich, County Administrator, Jeness Saxton and Chief Deputy Clerk, Hailey Finck.
Chairman Bernard led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Bradley moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Stephens moved to approve the meeting minutes from 8-4-26, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley moved to approve accounts payable for $2,228,650.91, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner White moved to approve payroll in the amount of $1,339,048.39, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner White made motion to approve payroll liabilities in the amount of $678,643.65, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0.
TETON DISTRIBUTORS INC 1,179.62 / WESTERN WYOMING BEVERAGES 433.20 TETON DISTRIBUTORS INC 279.86 / AFLAC 3,692.04 / CHILD SUPPORT 873.18 GREAT WESTERN TRUST DEFERRED COMP 18,132.00 / LINCOLN FINANCIAL 8,075.43 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION 5,812.00 / 056-NCPERS WYOMING 80.80 FICA 322,162.23 / HSA 62,197.64 / SUBLETTE COUNTY TREASURER 8,875.00 SUBLETTE COUNTY TREASURER 1,000.00 / VALIC 58.82 VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO 3,164.93 / FIRE WYOMING RETIREMENT 1,481.25 WYOMING RETIREMENT 243,038.33 / T & L SALVAGE & REPAIR 100.00 WESTERN WYOMING BEVERAGES 243.65 / JENNIFER ACCURSO 237.35 AIRDATA UAV,INC 1,440.00 / AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1,235.31 APPLIED CONCEPTS INC. 770.00 / AT&T 206.51 / AT&T MOBILITY 4,623.58 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD - ACH 173,194.31 / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD ACH 149,797.58 MARK BEDNARIK 45.65 / THERESA BERMINGHAM 249.00 / MARTHA BEST 25.00 WYATT BEST 296.13 / CAROLYN C BING 246.08 / BLACK CLOVER ENTERPRISES, LLC 288.45 CATHERINE BOHLING 255.53 / BOMGAARS 2,018.69 / BRADY INDUSTRIES 3,333.18 BROKEN ARROW INCORPORATED 4,277.85 / VICKIE BROWN 265.00 PATRICIA BURROUGHS 363.78 / CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 767.56 CELLEBRITE USA, CORP. 1,615.00 / CENTURYLINK 7,463.38 / CENTURYLINK 169.39 LAUREL CHRISTENSEN 249.00 / CMC COMPANIES LLC 3,964.55 CMP III DEVELOPMENT LLC 916.00 / ALPINE WYOMING HOTEL LLC 4,290.00 COMPUTER PROJECTS OF IL., INC 396.00 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 15,502.31 KELSEY COOPER 249.00 / CURTIS COVILL 54.56 / D.A. SCREENING 455.00 DIANNE DAVISON 249.00 / DELL MARKETING LP 1,768.01 / WY DEPT OF REVENUE 1,328.93 DEFENSIVE EDGE TRAINING & 1,100.00 / DEX IMAGING 616.18 DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES 29,142.02 / DUSTBUSTERS ENTERPRISES,INC 80,698.21 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE 1,129.00 / ESRI 546.50 F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 470.80 / TRACEY L HOOVER 1,419.00 / FIRST BANK 4,009.33 FLOYD’S TRUCK CENTER 1,435.03 / FREEDOM FIGHTERS 93.00 / GALLS, LLC 12,143.48 GRAINGER 854.36 / LEANE J. GRAY 375.00 / MELODY GRAZIN 249.73 GRANITE PEAK PUMP SERVICES, INC 1,555.12 / HAMPTON INN & SUITES-PINEDALE 198.00 AMBER HARRELL 224.00 / HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - LANDER 159.00 / SUSAN HITTLE 258.43 HK CONTRACTORS, INC. 1,464,839.96 / BARBARA HODGES 291.06 HOLIDAY INN ROCK SPRINGS 550.00 / NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF EMERGENCY DIS 55.00 INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF 1,136.65 / JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT 497.12 SANDRA JOHNSON 25.00 / ALEXIS WINDER-KELLY 40.00 / CANDACE KENNEDY 249.00 KIMBALL MIDWEST 512.27 / AMY KNOTTS 224.00 / SHEILA KOVACH 251.18 KENWORTH SALES COMPANY 1,448.30 / MARY L. LANKFORD 40.00 LEAF PRIOR SVC BY TIMEPAYMENT 300.00 / LARRY H MILLER UTAH 709.52 JOHN LINN 235.12 / L. N. CURTIS & SONS 578.12 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 22,094.37 TESA MANNING 375.00 / LAURA MARINCIC 285.60 / NANCY MCGUIRE 249.00 DIANNA MCMANNIS 249.00 / JESSICA RICE 17.65 / MEDICO-MART,INC 6,782.52 MMSGS 104.10 / MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL 163.13 / JOCELYN MOORE 263.50 MOOSELY MAILBOXES 6.93 / MOUNTAIN ALARM/WATCHGUARD 175.23 / MOLLY MULCAHY 40.00 JACLYN NELSON 20.24 / NO HASSLE AUTO GLASS,LLC 446.96 NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE, LLC 593.48 / OFFICE OUTLET 45.75 / TIFFANY OLSON 25.00 MICHELLE OVERGAAG 25.00 / PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION 155.00 PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 2,333.30 / HANA PETTY 140.00 PEAK PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS 14,130.00 / SALLY PENTON 637.70 PERFORMANCE TECH, LLC 1,378.75 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 7,412.46 PINEDALE ROUNDUP 847.88 / PNC BANK C/O PSS INDUSTRIAL GROUP 1,782.51 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC 589.59 / QUILL CORPORATION 51.67 RACOM CORPORATION 4,480.00 / DAVE RACICH 252.63 REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABRATORY INC 422.10 / RELADYNE WEST, LLC 91,090.77 RENDEZVOUS POINTE 7,059.00 / BAMBI RICH 287.68 / RIDLEYS FAMILY MARKETS 48.43 RIO VERDE ENGINEERING 77,541.50 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILFIELD WAREHOUSE 525.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 3,383.55 / FRANCES ROBINSON 25.00 ROCK SPRINGS WINNELSON 4,907.52 / ROCK SPRINGS HONDA - TOYOTA 165.61 SAFETY SUPPLY & SIGN CO. INC 7,017.62 / SALT LAKE TRUCK WASH & DETAIL 168.63 S.A.M. SERVICES, LLC 710.00 / SUBLETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 4,096.67 SUBLETTE COUNTY PREDATOR BOARD 3,239.62 SWEETWATER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DIST 1,033.20 / SUSAN SHRIVER 251.18 SHAYLA SICKLER 123.58 / BETTINA SPARROWE 262.78 / TERRIE A. SPRINGMAN 327.23 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY 193.64 / JEAN STETSON 40.00 / JESSICA STREETER 40.00 TETON TOOLS 137.65 / THE TIRE DEN, INC. 348.75 THE MASTER’S TOUCH, LLC 1,495.92 / ANDY TOMICH 249.00 / ROXANNE TOMICH 249.00 UNION TELEPHONE 1,973.97 / WACO 600.00 / WAZITECH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS 4,221.30 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERV 162.41 / WHISLER CHEVROLET CO.,INC. 1,681.98 GLEN WHICKER 229.08 / LAURA WHICKER 2,958.58 / WH SERVICES, LLC 392.00 WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 2,477.83 / WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC 612.47 WORLDWASH 950.00 / WYOMING LIQUOR DIVISION - ACH 915.51 WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 5,844.50 / WYOMING PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY 340.00 XEROX CORPORATION 71.21 / DARCY YOUNG 224.00
Billy Pape, Road and Bridge provided updates on departmental activities. Eric Sacket, Rio Verde Engineering discussed chip seal project being completed 9/23/26. Also discussed bike paths in Big Piney by the High School and the County taking over maintaining them after the repairs are completed. The Town of Big Piney will review this at their next meeting on 9/13/26. Commissioner White confirmed that maintenance would need to be done every 4 years. Eric confirmed this timeframe. The town of Pinedale has approved plans for bike paths. A decision on the maintenance will need to be made after fall. Eric also reported that the Fairgrounds project is on schedule. Billy reported that the testing at the Landfill is on track as well. Billy stated that the Golf Course is busy with tournaments. Rendezvous Meadows was selected by the USGA to be rated, they are waiting for reports for feedback.
Billy McAdams addressed the Board with concerns about a cattle guard on CR 151. Presented the Commissioners with a letter he received from Billy Pape stating that the cattle guard would not be placed where Billy was expecting it to be. Commissioner Bernard reviewed the process with the Board of Commissioners and stated that there will be no involvement from the County moving forward. This will need to be settled between neighbors.
Assessor Illoway presented one NOVC for Huntington Energy, for the 2024 Tax roll, in the amount of $1682.28. Commissioner Bradley made motion to approve the NOVC as presented. Seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0.
Peter Paulin, Visitor’s Center Director provided an update on activities. Commissioner Stephen requested that the Visitor’s Center sign, with open hours be made more visible, especially since they are closed on Mondays. Commissioner White made motion to approve the lease between Green River Valley Museum and Sublette Visitor Center. Seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 5-0.
Craig Harmon with IT presented an AI Acceptable Use Policy. Commissioner White asked that he check record retention with AI, discussed open meeting laws policy, and asked that Craig come up with a better description for clear guidance of use. After review he will re-present to the Commissioners.
Rex Walk, CEO of Hospital and Dawn Walker, with Heritage Home, presented updates on activities and cost of Long-Term care costs. Rex stated that he will include financial numbers with his report going forward. Public comment from Kirk Hoover stating that great things are happening at the hospital. He suggested that they please be as transparent and connected to the public as possible going forward.
Josie Vallete provided the WUI First Year Report and Grant update. Commission was very complimentary to the work that has been done over the past year.
Clayton Melinkovich presented the Commissioners with a Forest Service Grant to sign. Commissioner White made motion to sign the Forest Service Grant as provided. Seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0.
Clayton presented an e-mail with Traveler’s insurance regarding the Rim Road Easement. Commissioner Vickrey made motion to sign allowing 3 miles of Rim Rd to easement and assume risks with Insurance. Seconded by Commissioner Stephens. Motion carried 3-2 with Commissioner White and Bradley as nay votes. Commissioner White made motion to enter Executive Session 16-4-405 (a)(iii), seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motion carries 5-0. No action taken after reconvening from executive session. Commissioner White made motion to enter Executive Session 16-4-405(a)(vii). No action taken after reconvening from executive session.
Jeness Saxton, County Administrator, provided administrative update. The Roadless Rule drafted comments were discussed, and Commissioner White stated that we should comment either for or against issues, rather than no comment, as no comment equals agreeing to the issue at hand. Commissioner White made motion to ratify comments from revisions that Chief Cooper and Jeness sent in involving Chapter 5 Fire Protection Revolving account rules. Seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carries 5-0. Commissioner Vickrey made motion to have Jeness continue serving on the NACO public land steering committee, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carries 5-0. Commissioners stated that they would like the Pinedale Round-up to publish the State of the County publication to include only the entities within the County’s budget. Commissioner White and Jeness will be attending the WACO Conference in Laramie September 21-25. Commissioner Bradley will let Jeness know later today if he will be attending.
Hayley Ruland, Planning and Zoning presented the Town of Pinedale Annexation. Commissioner Bernard addressed the public letting them know that the County is not where public comment will need to take place as the Town of Pinedale is where the Public Hearing will be held on September 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm in the Lovatt Room of the Library. Opportunity for comment on annexation will be October 12, 2026, with the Town Council. Abe with the Town of Pinedale addressed and reviewed the annexation with the Commission. Commissioner White made motion to have County Administrator, Jeness and Planning and Zoning, Hayley draft a letter on behalf of the Commission addressing concerns of Fire Contract, and Police Contract if the full phase III project should go through. The town should follow statutes in their decision making and justification in doing so. Seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. Blue Spruce Conditional Use permit discussion. Andy Moses present for Blue Spruce. Chris Lasinik, Planning and Zoning Board member made clarification of “Dark Sky friendly”. No lighting that is above and beyond safety or required lighting. Amend page 23 of the staff report to read No lighting that is above and beyond safety or required lighting. Blue Spruce will commit to only having safety or required lighting. Commissioner White made motion, having reviewed the two following findings: one that the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purpose of this resolution and district in which this site is located and that the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity, I move that we approve the Conditional Use Permit put before us, (for Blue Spruce Operating, LLC), with the following conditions: 1:Construction shall be deemed ‘materially completed’ for the purposes of Chapter V(2)(f) of the Sublette County Zoning and Development Regulations upon the genuine mobilization of a construction workforce and commencement of substantive foundation installation and/or other facility construction activities beyond site preparation, grading, or earthwork, evidencing a bona fide and continuing commitment to construct the permitted project. 2: The CUP authorizes the structures and heights identified in the approved application, with a maximum structure height of 192 feet. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may administratively approve minor modifications resulting from final engineering, including increases of up to 20% in the height of an individual structure, provided no structure exceeds 200 feet, and an increase of up to 20% in the total number of structures exceeding 50 feet. Any modification exceeding these thresholds or increasing the maximum approved height of 200 feet shall require additional CUP review and approval. 3: Prior to substantial construction traffic associated with the project, BSO shall coordinate with Sublette County Road & Bridge regarding construction traffic and appropriate traffic-management and road-maintenance measures for Dry Piney 23-198 and Big Piney Calpet 23-134. 4: No lighting above and beyond safety or required lighting shall be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution will be on the next agenda for the CUP for Blue Spruce Operating LLC. Hayley presented the Staff Report and the Comp Plan and Regulation Selection Process Update. Commissioner White made motion to enter Executive Session 16-4-405(a)(iii). Seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. After reconvening from executive session Commissioner White made motion to authorize P&Z Steering Committee to conduct a due diligence investigation of finalists and/or enter into contract negotiations with the selected finalist with the goal of engaging a consultant to assist with development of an update to Comprehensive Plan and Regulations, seconded by Commissioner Vickrey. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bradley made motion to Executive Session 16-4-405(a)(iii) litigation. Seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried 5-0. No action taken after reconvening from executive session.
Janna Lee, Public Health Director discussed the Drug Free Communities Grant. She recommends rejecting the Grant. Commissioner Vickrey made motion to deny funds. Seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner White made motion to approve minutes from 8-3-26, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner White made a motion to ratify approval of account payable for the vouchers paid August 18, 2026, for $2,202,493.77, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner White made motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by Commissioner Bradley. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:51 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/Lynn Bernard, Chairman
/s/Attest: Hailey Finck, Deputy County Clerk
Maureen Rudnick, Clerk-Treasurer
Notice #0863 published in the Pinedale Roundup on Sept 24, 2026
