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Regular Meeting – Johnson County Commissioners August 25, 2008
 

 The regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was brought to order at 9:00 AM on Tuesday August 25, 2008 by Chairman Gerald Fink. Those in attendance were: Commissioner Delbert Eitel and Albert “Smokey” Wildeman, County Clerk Linda Barnhart, County Treasurer Sharon Wagner, Deputy County Attorney Barry Crago and Commissioner’s Assistant Peggy Sillivan.

Wildeman moved to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2008 regular meeting as presented. Eitel seconded, motion carried.

Eitel moved to approve two one day catering permits for Taylor’s Invasion Bar, for the Geis wedding reception on September 6, 2008 and the Goni wedding reception on September 13, 2008 to be held at Johnson County Fairgrounds with the proper fees and permission from the Town of Kaycee attached. Wildeman seconded, motion carried.

David Carkhuff, the new editor of the Buffalo Bulletin, introduced himself and asked the Commissioners what their thoughts were regarding building permits in the County.  Chairman Fink related that this complex issue would be considered when and if zoning is adopted in Johnson County.

After discussion regarding airport project #3-56-0003-14 for the rehabilitation of the runway, Wildeman moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the Executing Grant dated August 25, 2008 with the attached Certificate of the Sponsors Attorney to be reviewed and signed by the County Attorney. Eitel seconded, motion carried. Eitel moved to release the contractor, Mountain Construction Company, from the bid bond for this airport project. Wildeman seconded, motion carried.

Eitel moved to adopt Resolution #365 to approve A Proposition For Imposition Of A One Percent (1%) Specific Purpose Sales And Use Excise Tax In Johnson County, Wyoming, Said Proposition To Be Placed On The Ballot At An Election To Be Held In Johnson County, Wyoming, On Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Wildeman seconded, motion carried. 

Marilyn Connolly, Emergency Management Coordinator, reviewed the projects she is working on at this time including; an Early Warning (siren) System, a potential Memorandum of Understanding regarding sheltering and the proposed County and Subdivision road standards. 

Rick Durfee, Courthouse maintenance, discussed the potential of removal of the trees in the west parking lot area. Durfee stressed public safety concerns.

Chairman Fink acknowledged a Supplemental tax bill created by State of Wyoming Directive #2008-0366 for 2008 taxes for WA Moncrief for $1,842.59.

Eitel moved to cancel 2006 taxes for Tidy Tracks for $17.92 as recommended by County Assessor Dorothy Elsom and reduce 2007 taxes for Yates Petroleum Corp. for $1,100.92 by State Directive #2008-0380. Wildeman seconded, motion carried.

County Assessor Dorothy Elsom discussed the new system mandated by the State of Wyoming to create tax assessments. She discussed the lack of control on her part and the constant inconsistencies in the system. She commented she has tried to deal with the Department of Revenue and the software company to correct the many problems the system is causing. Chairman Fink offered that the Commission would help Elsom to work with the Department of Revenue and the software company regarding these issues.           

Rob Yingling, County Planner and Jerry Osborn, Assistant Planner, reviewed various on-going subdivisions. Yingling also presented the proposed New County and Subdivision Road and Bridge Standards. After review and discussion Wildeman moved to adopt Resolution #364, the New County and Subdivision Road and Bridge Standards, with the two amendments discussed at the August 5, 2008 meeting. Eitel seconded, motion carried.

Other items discussed by Planner Yingling were: the zoning regulations project, forthcoming term seat openings on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a known forthcoming vacancy on the Commission.

Bob Conley, local plumber approached the board regarding his concerns for the lack of required plumbing inspections in the County. The Commissioners took this under advisement.

Kyle Gillette, representing the Schutz Foss Architectural firm, discussed the final report regarding the Office Annex “A” building. Wildeman moved to release the retainage to Michaels Construction Company. Eitel seconded, motion carried.

Scott Pehringer, Road and Bridge Supervisor, reviewed various road bridge projects he and his crew are working on and a road access denial.

Other items discussed were: a letter regarding tax assessments from a resident of the County, direct deposit of payroll checks, the September County/City of Buffalo/Town of Kaycee breakfast and the Governor’s tour, setting up dates to talk to service organizations and to have town meetings, the Community Speaks radio program and website information regarding the 1% Specific Purpose Excise Tax, a work session with the one percent committee Chairman, signage and other issues regarding the office Annex “A” building and cost sharing with various persons and entities regarding water lines and the fairgrounds area.

 With no further business Wildeman moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:44 P.M. Eitel seconded, motion carried.

            Attest:

            Gerald Fink, County Commissioner Chairman      Linda Barnhart, Johnson County Clerk

     Vouchers reviewed and approved

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