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NOTICE:
THE SWEETWATER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET ON
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS' CHAMBERS
(TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)‐ PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLIER THAN
YOUR SCHEDULED TIME
PRELIMINARY
8:30 CALL TO ORDER
QUORUM PRESENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 4, 2019
ACCEPTANCE OF BILLS  
Approval of County Vouchers/Warrants
Approval of Monthly Reports
Approval of Bonds
Approval of Abates/Rebates
PUBLIC HEARING‐ BUDGET AMENDMENTS
1.  Sheriff's Office
2.  Veteran Services Department
3.  Health Insurance Fund
4.  Hospital Maintenance Budget
5.  Events Complex
PUBLIC HEARING‐ PLANNING & ZONING
1.  Notice of Intent Hearing‐
Language Amendment‐ Residential Accessory
Shipping Containers
PUBLIC HEARING‐ GRANTS
1.  Abandoned Mine Lands Public Facilities 
Program‐ Grant Application for Repairs to
County Road 40
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/REPORTS
8:50 Commissioner Wendling
9:00 Commissioner Smith
9:10 Commissioner Lloyd
9:20 Commissioner Johnson
COUNTY RESIDENT CONCERNS
9:30
ACTION/PRESENTATION ITEMS 
9:40 Board Appointments:
1.  Airport Board
2.  Community Fine Arts Board
3.  Library Board
4.  Memorial Hospital of SWCO Board of Trustees
5.  Museum Board
6.  Planning & Zoning Commission
7.  Predatory Animal Board
8.  Recreation Board
9.  Solid Waste Disposal District‐ Farson/Eden
10.  Solid Waste Disposal District‐ Wamsutter/Bairoil
11.  Southwest Counseling Board
12.  Star Transit Board
13.  Water Board‐ RS, GR, SWCO Joint Powers Water Board
10:00 Memorial Hospital of SWCO Annual Report
10:30 Public RMP check‐in
10:50 Resolution to designate a public records person
for the county
10:55 FY 2019‐2020 Health Insurance premium
resolution
11:05 Request for Special Prosecution from Sublette
County
11:10 Request to re‐staff vacant position in the 
Attorney's Office
11:15 Request to re‐staff vacant position in the 
Custodial Dpt.
11:20 Request to re‐staff vacant position in the Patrol
Division
11:25 Provider Agreement between the Board of County
Commissioners of Sweetwater County, the 
Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department, the
Natrona County Board of County Commissioners
and the Natrona County Sheriff's Department
11:35 Tel‐Mate Inmate Communication Contract
11:45 Sweetwater Medics Extension Contract
11:55 Sweetwater County Board of County 
Commissioners renewal scholarship
Sweetwater County Board of County
Commissioner vacancy appointment
12:00 1.  John Kolb
12:30 2.  Island Richards
1:00 3.  Lauren Schoenfeld
OTHER
EXECUTIVE SESSION AS NEEDED
Legal
ADJOURN
Per Wyo. Stat. §18‐3‐516(f) County information can be accessed on the County's website at www.sweet.wy.us
The draft packet will be available on the county website   
on Friday afternoon (prior to the meeting)
Following the Regular Board of County Commissioner's Meeting,
the Commission will conduct the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Workshop
June 4, 2019
Green River, WY

The Board of County Commissioners met this day at 8:30 a.m. in Regular Session with Chairman Johnson, Commissioner
Lloyd, Commissioner Smith, and Commissioner Wendling present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Agenda

Chairman Johnson entertained a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wendling moved to approve the
agenda. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Approval of Minutes May 21, 2019

Chairman Johnson entertained a motion to approve the minutes dated May 21, 2019. Commissioner Lloyd moved to approve
the minutes as presented. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Acceptance of Bills

Approval of County Vouchers/Warrants and Bonds
Chairman Johnson entertained a motion to approve the acceptance of bills. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the county
vouchers/warrants and the bonds as presented. Commissioner Wendling seconded the motion. The motion carried.

WARRANT NO.s PAYEE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
102693 & EMPLOYEES AND PAYROLL VENDORS PAYROLL RUN 41,764.63
ADVICES
27112 OPTUM BANK 76411492 CONTRIBUTIONS 520.00
27113 OPTUM BANK 76411492 CONTRIBUTIONS 933.33
27114-27369 PAYROLL/EAL SHEET FOR 6/18/2019
27370 STAFFORD, NANCY MILEAGE/POSTAGE 358.75
27371 TRUSTED NETWORK SOLUTIONS INC EQUIPMENT 4,368.55
102821 AMAZON OFFICE SUPPLIES/SUPPLIES/RADIO/ 2,064.72
CLOCKS/BATTERIES/FLASHLITES/
STAPLERS
102822 CENTURYLINK PHONE 34.49
102823 DOMINION ENERGY UTILITIES 7,211.29
102824 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES SUPPLIES/TOOLS 1,125.97
102825 ROCKY MTN POWER UTILITIES 3,717.51
102826 UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY INC PHONES 217.36
102827 VERIZON WIRELESS BROADBAND 837.64
102828 WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES INC COMMISSION 80.46
102829 WALMART COMMUNITY/SYNCB-PURCHASING SUPPLIES/CHARGERS 559.32
102830 WELLS FARGO - 9661 FRAMES/PRINTS 72.43
102831 WELLS FARGO - 1449 QUICKBOOKS/TRAINING/REGISTRATIONS/ 7,106.95
SUPPLIES/BATTERIES/LODGING/PARTS
SHIRTS/MANUALS/EDUCATION
102832 WELLS FARGO - 3959 MEMBERSHIP/TRAINING/TRAVEL 8,368.56
102833 WELLS FARGO - 4535 MEALS 204.07
102834 WELLS FARGO - 9903 MEALS 311.21
102835 WELLS FARGO - 4550 TRAVEL 349.24
102836 WELLS FARGO - 4543 MEAL 10.36
102837 WELLS FARGO - 7888 MEAL 37.46
102838 WELLS FARGO - 7942 MEALS/DEPOSIT 838.41
102839 WEX BANK FUEL 3,785.51
102840 CENTURYLINK PHONES 272.57
102841 DELTA DENTAL FEES 2,166.30
102842 DIRECTV TV 80.99
102843 DOMINION ENERGY UTILITIES 12.00
102844 ROCKY MTN POWER UTILITIES 9,742.91
102845 SOUTHWEST COUNSELING SERVICE GRANT EXPENSES 14,368.01
102846 SWEETWATER COUNTY INSURANCE PREMIUMS 354,604.15
102847 UMR INC FEES 5,861.72
102848 UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY INC PHONE 46.04
102849 UNITED HEALTHCARE - BP FEES 30,566.56
102850 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PREMIUMS 18,602.76
102851 VERIZON WIRELESS BROADBAND 225.25
102852 VISION SERVICE PLAN PREMIUMS 8,531.10
102853 WALMART COMMUNITY/SYNCB-SHERIFF COMMISSARY 697.69
102854 WEST SIDE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT UTILITIES 5,412.00
102855-102878 PAYROLL/EAL SHEET FOR 6/18/2019
102879 AARMS SERVICE 530.00
102880 ACE HARDWARE SUPPLIES 130.74
102881 ACE HARDWARE #11263-C SUPPLIES/TOOLS/MATERIAL 442.86
102882 PERFORMANCE & OFFROAD EQUIPMENT 4,756.00
102883 ANDERSON, MONICA R TRANSLATION 100.00
102884 APPARATUS EQUIPMENT & SERVICE INC EQUIPMENT 4,791.00
102885 BOOKCLIFF SALES INC BOOTS/TOOL 293.66
102886 BOYS 'N BERRYS LLC TOOLS 59.75
102887 CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC CONTRACT 176.49
102888 CARA ENTERPRISES INC FEES 175.00
102889 CDW GOVERNMENT OFFICE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT 11,076.37
102890 CHEMATOX LABORATORY INC ANALYSIS 1,143.66
102891 CINTAS SERVICES 445.36
102892 CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS RENT 727.42
102893 COMFORT INN - WORLAND LODGING 1,080.00
102894 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC RENT/INSTALLATION/EQUIPMENT 12,822.05
102895 COPIER & SUPPLY CO INC CONTRACTS 1,749.32
102896 DELL MARKETING L P COMPUTERS 9,889.62
102897 TIMOTHY A EAGLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW LLC FEES 200.00
102898 ELECTION ADMINISTRATION REPORTS SUBSCRIPTION 219.00
102899 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INC SERVICE 1,462.62
102900 F B MCFADDEN WHOLESALE COMPANY SUPPLIES 882.68
102901 FILTER TECHNOLOGIES INC SUPPLIES 2,726.71
102902 FLEETPRIDE PARTS 73.66
102903 FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER PARTS 831.84
102904 FREMONT THERAPY GROUP LLC INMATE MEDICAL 1,757.00
102905 GRAINGER SUPPLIES/TOOLS 587.19
102906 GREEN RIVER STAR SUBSCRIPTION 35.00
102907 HAMM-HILLS, LAURA J TRANSCRIPTION 650.00
102908 HENRY, MARTY G. MILEAGE 717.11
102909 HIGH DESERT CONSTRUCTION. INC DIRT HAUL 2,125.00
102910 HOLIDAY INN LODGING 564.00
102911 HOLIDAY INN - CODY LODGING 234.00
102912 HOMAX OIL SALES INC FUEL 6,655.23
102913 INDUSTRIAL HOIST AND CRANE INSPECTIONS/REPAIRS 2,743.70
102914 IPRO TECH LLC MAINTENANCE 477.00
102915 JENNY SERVICE CO COMMISSARY 948.86
102916 JFC ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS FEES 2,334.68
102917 JME FIRE & HOIST PROTECTION INC SERVICES 142.50
102918 KEEFE SUPPLY COMPANY COMMISSARY 625.34
102919 LARA LIRA, MICAELA MEALS 197.69
102920 LEWIS & LEWIS SERVICES 25,559.34
102921 MACY'S TRUCK REPAIR INC PARTS 879.12
102922 MARCHAL, KRISENA TRAVEL/SUPPLIES 150.50
102923 MATHEY LAW OFFICE - ASSIGNOR FEES 2,210.00
102924 MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURG GOV SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES 38.20
102925 MCKINNEY, HILLARY MEALS 83.58
102926 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SWEETWATER CO MEDICAL/INMATE MEDICAL 2,144.00
102927 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SWEETWATER CO MAINTENANCE 467,699.95
102928 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL CORP SUPPLIES 597.00
102929 MOOSE CREEK LODGE AND SUITES LODGING 832.00
102930 MOUNTAIN BAY SCUBA 06 RENTAL 50.00
102931 MOUNTAINLAND SUPPLY COMPANY PARTS 13.31
102932 MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO PARTS 86.69
102933 NEW FRONTIER IMAGING LLC INMATE MEDICAL 563.00
102934 OLSON, JOHN HEBER MEALS 230.86
102935 PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING MATERIAL 48.47
102936 PERSONNEL EVALUATION INC JV PEP 40.00
102937 PREMIER BIOTECH INC KITS 1,065.00
102938 PROGUARD SERVICE AND SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES 966.99
102939 PUBLIC DEFENDER BUDGET ALLOCATION 156,575.23
102940 PUCCI, KRISTI MEALS 148.35
102941 QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 237.70
102942 R & D SWEEPING & ASPHALT SWEEPING 6,150.00
102943 REAL KLEEN JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 454.05
102944 REDENTE, GARY TRAVEL 718.29
102945 ROCK SPRINGS SWEETWATER CO AIRPORT TERMINAL 70,355.17
102946 ROCKET-MINER AD'S 160.74
102947 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES 32.80
102948 SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS CHECKS 561.28
102949 SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC SOLVENT 294.95
102950 SCHUMACHER LAW P.C. FEES 809.00
102951 SHEELA M SCHERMETZLER ED S RES DEV GRANT EXPENSES 1,984.70
102952 SIX STATES DISTRIBUTORS INC SUPPLIES 120.45
102953 SKAGGS COMPANIES INC EMBROIDERY 239.95
102954 SLAUGHTER, ROBERT D MILEAGE 55.68
102955 SMYTH PRINTING INC ENVELOPES 3,677.58
102956 SNAP-ON CREDIT LLC SUBSCRIPTION 108.25
102957 SOURCE OFFICE & TECHNOLOGY FURNITURE 2,709.37
102958 SPECIALTY INCENTIVES INC SUPPLIES 1,468.79
102959 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN CHAIR/OFFICE SUPPLIES 207.97
102960 SWEETWATER CO SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 GRANT EXPENSES 4,640.61
102961 SWEETWATER CO TREASURER FEE 30.00
102962 SWEETWATER COUNTY HEALTH BOARD VACCINES 65.16
102963 SWEETWATER MEDICS LLC BUDGET ALLOCATION 49,720.00
102964 SWEETWATER TROPHIES SERVICE/SIGNS/SHIPPING 221.68
102965 THE TIRE DEN INC PARTS/LABOR 245.13
102966 THE UPS STORE - #3042 SHIPPING 159.73
102967 THOMSON REUTERS-WEST PAYMENT CENTER SUBSCRIPTIONS 4,084.12
102968 UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING EXTENSION FRINGE/SALARIES 17,113.84
102969 VARI SALES CORPORATION VARIDESK 776.00
102970 VEHICLE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS INC PARTS/EQUIPMENT 874.93
102971 WALLER'S TRUCKING CO INC HAULING 3,600.00
102972 WCAA DUES/BANQUET 250.00
102973 WEIMER, JACK GASES/MEAL/BOAT RENT 640.11
102974 WENDLING, RANDAL M MILEAGE 324.80
102975 WESTERN DETENTION PRODUCTS INC KITS/PARTS 900.50
102976 WESTERN ENGINEERS & GEOLOGISTS INC FEES 16,594.00
102977 WESTERN WYOMING COLLEGE SUPPLIES 2.85
102978 WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE TELEPHONE CHARGES 1.10
102979 WILLIAM H SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC DESIGN 16,555.00
102980 WYOMING DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION PERU BRIDGE 91.53
102981 WYOMING EMBROIDERY UNIFORMS/EMBROIDERY 2,622.25
102982 WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY PARTS/LABOR/MILEAGE 9,012.67
102983 WYOMING.COM WIRELESS 63.95
102984 YEAGER'S AUTO BODY LLC INSURANCE REPAIR 3,460.40
102985 YOUNG AT HEART CENTER GRANT EXPENSES/BUDGET ALLOCATION 29,707.19
102986 YWCA OF SWEETWATER COUNTY BUDGET ALLOCATION 47,324.00
102987 ZOHO CORPORATION SUBSCRIPTION 2,695.50

GRAND TOTAL: 1,575,753.74

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Public Hearing – Budget Amendments

Sheriff’s Office
Accounting Manager Bonnie Berry presented Resolution 19-06-CL-01. Following discussion, Chairman Johnson opened the
public hearing. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lloyd moved to accept Resolution 19-06-
CL-01, Sweetwater County Budget Amendment in the amount of $78,965.00 for the Sheriff’s Office. Commissioner Smith
seconded the motion. The motion carried.

R E S O L U T I O N 19-06-CL-01
SWEETWATER COUNTY
BUDGET AMENDMENT

DUE to an unanticipated capital expenditure within the County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $78,965,

WHEREAS, it has been determined that the aforementioned funds need to be transferred within the 2018-2019 County Budget,

WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing has been published in accordance with the regulations and rules governing the budget process
and there being no protests filed or expressed to the Board of County Commissioners regarding this amendment to the Sweetwater
County Budget at the hearing,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: that the 2018-2019 fiscal year budget for Sweetwater County be amended to reflect the following
budget changes:

Expenditure Increase General Fund:

County Sheriff - Capital $78,965

Expenditure Decrease General Fund:

Grant Projects ($78,965)

Dated at Green River, Wyoming this 4th day of June, 2019.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING

Wally J. Johnson, Chairman

Roy Lloyd, Member

Jeffrey Smith, Member
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk Randal M. Wendling, Member

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Fire Marshall
Accounting Manager Bonnie Berry presented Resolution 19-06-CL-02. Following discussion, Chairman Johnson opened the
public hearing. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Wendling moved to approve Resolution
19-06-CL-02 in the amount of $1,900.00. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried.

R E S O L U T I O N 19-06-CL-02
SWEETWATER COUNTY
BUDGET AMENDMENT
DUE to unanticipated operating expenditures within the Fire Marshall Department in the amount of $1,900,

WHEREAS, it has been determined that the aforementioned funds need to be transferred within the 2018-2019 County Budget,

WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing has been published in accordance with the regulations and rules governing the budget process
and there being no protests filed or expressed to the Board of County Commissioners regarding this amendment to the Sweetwater
County Budget at the hearing,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: that the 2018-2019 fiscal year budget for Sweetwater County be amended to reflect the following
budget changes:

Expenditure Increase General Fund:

Fire Marshall - Operating $1,900

Expenditure Decrease General Fund:

Fire Marshall - Payroll ($1,900)

Dated at Green River, Wyoming this 4th day of June, 2019.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING

Wally J. Johnson, Chairman

Roy Lloyd, Member

Jeffrey Smith, Member
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk Randal M. Wendling, Member

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Commissioner Comments/Reports

Chairman Johnson
Chairman Johnson read aloud the facilities report. Chairman Johnson reported on the Rock Springs RMP meeting that he
attended. Chairman Johnson shared that he met with two representatives from the National Outdoor Leadership School relative
to the Red Desert. Chairman Johnson shared that he has spent a lot of time reviewing the budget. Lastly, Chairman Johnson
shared that he, along with Public Land Specialist Mark Kot, is working on a letter to Senator John Barrasso, Senator Mike Enzi
and Representative Liz Cheney expressing appreciation for Wyoming congressional delegation support of the Wyoming coal
industry and outlined the impacts of the War on Coal on the nation, state and county. Chairman Johnson questioned if the entire
commission would like sign the letter. The commission expressed that they would like to review the final letter and concurred to
have the entire commission sign.

Commissioner Wendling
Commissioner Wendling reported that he attended a meeting for the Combined Communications Joint Powers Board.
Commissioner Wendling shared that the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce submitted a voucher for the cost sharing amount
of the Livability Magazine and noted that he will sign the voucher. Commissioner Wendling shared WCCA 2019 spring
meeting material with the commission including upcoming meetings. Commissioner Wendling inquired what type of questions
the commission is allowed to ask the three candidates that the Sweetwater County Republican Party provides for consideration.

Commissioner Smith
Commissioner Smith reported on the meetings he attended for the Parks and Recreation Board and Memorial Hospital of
Sweetwater County. Commissioner Smith shared that he, along with Grants Manager Krisena Marchal, Sheriff Grossnickle and
a representative from Southwest Counseling, will be meeting and questioned if Commissioner Lloyd would like to attend as the
liaison to the Southwest Counseling Board.

Commissioner Lloyd
Commissioner Lloyd shared that he has met with Southwest Counseling CEO Linda Acker numerous times, Assessor Dave
Divis, and Accounting Manager Bonnie Berry. Commissioner Lloyd reported on the meetings he attended for the Fair Board
and the Library Board. Commissioner Lloyd expressed appreciation to the museum staff on their John Wesley Powell exhibit.
Chairman Johnson addressed resident concerns he received regarding the motocross and requested that, as Fair Board liaison,
Commissioner Lloyd research the concerns.

County Resident Concerns

Chairman Johnson opened county resident concerns. Resident Dale Newland expressed his desire to protest the closing of the
Eden/Farson landfill. Hearing no further comments, county resident concerns were closed.

Break

Chairman Johnson called for a break.
Action/Presentation Item

Approval to submit a grant application to TC Energy for the County Fire Department
Grants Manager Krisena Marchal and Fire Warden Mike Bournazian presented the request to submit a grant application to TC
Energy. Following discussion, Chairman Johnson entertained a motion to approve the submission of a grant application to TC
Energy for the County Fire Department in the amount of $2,500.00. Commissioner Wendling so moved. Commissioner Lloyd
seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Award of the 2019 CMAQ Dust Control Project CM 19303 CR#24 Patrick Draw Road
Public Works Director Gene Legerski presented the results of the bid opening for CMAQ Project Number CM19303/FY2019
Dust Control Project CR#24 Patrick Draw Road that was held on May 28, 2019. Following discussion, Commissioner
Wendling moved to award the CMAQ Project Number CM19303/FY2019 Dust Control Project CR#24 Patrick Draw Road to
High Desert Construction, Inc. in the sum of $272,737.00 and authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary project
documents. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried.

SWCO Sheriff’s Office Pre-Employment Agreement
Sheriff Grossnickle presented the Pre-Employment Agreement explaining that he intends to have newly sworn deputies sign the
agreement to ensure reimbursement to the county in the event that a deputy were to voluntarily vacate the position within the
first 36 months of employment. Following discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Sweetwater County
Sheriff’s Office Pre-Employment Agreement as presented. Commissioner Wendling seconded the motion. The motion
carried.

FY 2019-2020 Health Insurance premium discussion
Human Resource Director Garry McLean presented the FY 2019-2020 Health Insurance premium. Discussion ensued relative to
the cost of county benefits and the question of employees sharing in the cost of the health insurance premium increase was
posed. County Treasurer Robb Slaughter shared the magnitude of claims being paid.

Building Entry Agreement
Southwest Counseling Service CEO Linda Acker and Facilities Manager Richard Brickne presented the Building Entry
Agreement for 2706 Ankeny Way, Rock Springs, Wyoming explaining that the agreement is for Qwest Corporation dba Century
Link QC to provide communication services to the modular facility. Following discussion, Commissioner Wendling moved to
approve the Building Entry Agreement between Sweetwater County and Qwest Corporation dba Century Link QC and
authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Ms. Acker questioned if the commission would like her to come before the board to sign all agreements in the future or if the
commission would like her to have the authority to sign. The commission directed Ms. Acker to present and submit all
agreements during the Board of County Commissioners meetings.

Ms. Acker further requested that the commission approve the Rock Springs Site Plan Application to install five modular
buildings with a total size of 66’x60’ on the existing site to be used for medical offices with a concrete crawl space underneath.
Ms. Acker apologized for not having the request placed on the agenda stating that she received the site application after the
deadline. Following discussion, Chairman Johnson declared that he has a continuing potential conflict of interest and appointed
Commissioner Wendling as Acting Chairman for this particular request. Following further discussion, Commissioner Smith
moved to approve the request and authorize the Acting Chairman to sign. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The
motion carried with Chairman Johnson abstaining.

Presentation from ArcaSearch on digital preservation of county documents
ArchaSearch Representative Chuck Miotke presented an overview of digital preservation and explained the benefits of having
the documents preserved in digital format. Following discussion, Chairman Johnson expressed that County Clerk Cindy Lane
could put the request in her budget for further review and consideration.

Review proposed lease buyout for Cell Tower Lease 420059
The commission reviewed the request received from American Tower inquiring if the Sweetwater County Board of County
Commissioners would be interested in a lease buy-out located at 3320 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, Wyoming (Site
420059). Deputy County Attorney John DeLeon explained the reason why there was no presenter. Following discussion, the
commission concurred to not accept the proposed lease buyout.

Adjourn

There being no further business to come before the Board this day, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the
Chairman.

Chairman Johnson explained that, following the meeting, the commission will conduct the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Workshop.

This meeting was recorded and is available from the County Clerk’s office at the Sweetwater County Courthouse in Green
River, Wyoming.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING

Wally J. Johnson, Chairman

Roy Lloyd, Member
Jeffrey Smith, Member
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk Randal M. Wendling, Member

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