2/15/2019 Pinedale Roundup Legal Notices

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WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

CHEYENNE, WYOMING

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND

FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK

Notice is hereby given that the State Transportation Commission of Wyoming has accepted as completed according to plans, specifications and rules governing the same work performed under that certain contract between the State of Wyoming, acting through said Commission, and  H-K Contractors, Inc. the Contractor, on Highway Project Number N132102 & N132105 in Sublette County , consisting of grading, milling plant mix, placing crushed base and bituminous and miscellaneous work, and the Contractor is entitled to final settlement therefore; that the Director of the Department of Transportation will cause said Contractor to be paid the full amount due him under said contract on March 14, 2019.

The date of the first publication of this Notice is February 1, 2019.

STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF WYOMING

By: Caryn Erickson

Senior Budget Analyst

Budget Program

Public Notice #7770 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 1, 8, 15, 2019

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

  1. FREMONT AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT

Sealed Bids are requested for work described in the project manual for the S. Fremont Avenue Rehabilitation Project for the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming, prepared by and available from Rio Verde Engineering, 804 Hoback Street, P.O. Box 642, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941, 307-367-2826.

Bids will be received by the Town of Pinedale, until 2:00 PM local time on March 5, 2019 at which time said Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.  Bids will be opened in the Board Room of the Pinedale Library located at 155 S. Tyler Ave. in Pinedale.

This project consists of 1,154 LF of 8" DI waterline, 309 LF of 8" PVC sewerline, 2 manholes, 1,187 TN crushed base, 2,577 SY 3" asphalt street patch, concrete replacements, and miscellaneous appurtenances.

The procurement will be subject to the "Use of American Iron and Steel" requirements as contained in Public Law 115-141, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018". Pursuant to W.S.16-6-106, "preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, agricultural products, equipment, machinery and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Wyoming, or supplied by a resident of the state, quality being equal to articles offered by the competitors outside of the state".  Davis Bacon wages shall apply to this project.

Qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are encouraged to submit bids on this project.  Bidders that use a subcontractor(s)/supplier(s) are required to make a good faith effort at soliciting DBE subcontractor/supplier participation.  Bidders shall submit the required DBE Good Faith Effort Documentation form and other related forms with their bids.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted on February 19, 2019 at 10 AM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library located at 155 S. Tyler Ave. in Pinedale.

Bidders shall be required to accompany each bid with a Bid Bond with sufficient surety payable to the Town of Pinedale for at least 10 percent of the total amount of the Bid.  The bond shall be forfeited as liquidated damages, if the Bidder, upon the letting of the contract to him, fails to enter into the contract within 30 days after it is presented to him for that purpose or fails to proceed with the performance of the contract.  The Bid Bond shall be retained by the Town of Pinedale until proper bond to secure performance of the contract has been filed and approved.  All the above will be in accordance with 15-1-113 and 16-6-101 to 121, Wyoming Statute, 2017.

The right is reserved by the Town of Pinedale to reject any and all Bids, and to waive any irregularity or informality in the bidding.  Bids may not be withdrawn for thirty days after the date of opening.

TOWN OF PINEDALE

Dated this 1st day of February, 2019.

Public Notice #7771 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 1, 8, 15, 2019

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Public Notice

The Boulder Lake Improvement District election for one Director will be held on April 19, 2019.

 An application has been submitted by Jim Mclellan the incumbent a resident of Boulder Lake Estates.

There also will be space on the ballot for a write  in vote. Ballots will be mailed out on February 20, 2019. 

Boulder Lake Improvement District

/ s / Tyler P Bergien,  Secretary

Public Notice #7778 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 2019

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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 the complaint filing by Boswell Wind Project I, LLC, Boswell Wind Project II, LLC, Boswell Wind Project III, LLC and Boswell Wind Project IV, LLC (collectively referred to as the Boswell Wind Companies or the Complainant) against Rocky Mountain Power (RMP of the Company). The public hearing is set to commence on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

RMP is a public utility as defined in Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-112.

On October 15, 2018, Boswell filed a formal complaint against RMP regarding inconsistencies with the interconnection dates set forth in the Complainant’s Qualifying Facility Large Generator Interconnection Agreements (QFLGIAs) and the commercial online dates found in the Complainant’s power purchase agreements (PPAs).

All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing which will be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission Rules and Special Regulations. Interested persons may appear and be heard, either in person or through counsel, as provided by Commission Rule.

The Commission’s hearings are open to all persons. 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. 20000-541-EC-18 (Record No. 15115) in your correspondence. If you wish to listen to the hearing scheduled in this matter go to http://psc.wy.us at the appropriate time and follow the instructions to connect to the hearing.

Dated: February 8, 2019.

Public Notice #7779 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 22, 2019

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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 Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to remove existing wind turbines, construct new wind turbines and update collector lines at its Foote Creek wind energy site, as more fully described below:

RMP is a public utility, as defined in Wyo. Stat. §37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. §37-2-112.

On February 5, 2019, the Company submitted an Application together with testimony, and exhibits requesting the Commission grant a CPCN to remove existing wind turbines, construct new wind turbines and update collector lines at its Foote Creek wind energy site.

Specifically, RMP requests the Commission grant a CPCN to [i] construct approximately 12 new wind turbines and replace the Company’s 68 existing wind turbines; [ii] update existing 34.5 kilovolt (“kV”) collector lines; and [iii] other project site upgrades including a switchgear and controls enclosure and limited road realignments necessary for access to the new turbine locations, at the existing Foote Creek I Wind Energy Facility1 (the Project).

The preliminary estimated total cost for installation of the new turbines is approximately $60.0 million, and the preliminary estimated total cost for removing the 68 existing turbines is approximately $4.0 million. These values may change as final construction plans are developed and turbine supply and construction contracts are executed.

The Company intends to finance the Project through its normal internal and external sources of capital, including net cash flow from operating activities, public and private debt offerings, the issuance of commercial paper, the use of unsecured revolving credit facilities, capital contributions, and other sources.  The financial impact will not impair the Company’s ability to continue to provide safe and reliable electricity service at reasonable rates.  The Company is not requesting ratemaking treatment at this time.

Construction of any necessary new roads, turbine foundations, and upgrades to the existing collector system will begin in the summer of 2019.  Erection of the new turbines will begin as early as site conditions allow in the spring of 2020 in order to avoid extreme winter weather and high wind conditions.  Construction of the new turbines is estimated to be complete by October 2020 and commercial operation of the new turbines before January 1, 2021.

The Company also requests authority to continue to recover any remaining book balance of its ownership interest in the turbines that will be replaced as included in the 2018 depreciation study in Docket No. 20000-539-EA-18. 

According to RMP, the Project is a time-limited opportunity that provides benefits to customers by [i] increasing energy production with larger, more efficient turbines; [ii] reducing operating costs; and [iii] qualifying the new wind turbines for federal production tax credits, which expire 10 years after a facility’s commercial operation date. To achieve the full production tax credit benefits, the Company must complete the Project by the end of 2020.

This is not a complete description of RMP’s Application.  Interested persons may inspect the entire Application at RMP’s Wyoming offices and at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during regular business hours.  The Application may also be reviewed on line at http://www.pacificorp.com.

Anyone desiring to file a public comment, statement, protest, intervention petition or request for a public hearing in this matter must file with the Commission in writing on or before February 22, 2019.  Any intervention request filed with the Commission shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.

If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or you wish to file a public comment, statement, or protest, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 20000-553-EN-19 (Record No. 15202) in your communications.

Dated:  February 8, 2019.

Public Notice #7780 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 22, 2019

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OFFICIAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

January 22, 2019

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse, in Pinedale, Wyoming, on this date at 8:00 A.M. with David Burnett, Joel Bousman, Mack Rawhouser, Tom Noble, Doug Vickrey, Matt Gaffney, Sam Bixler, Holly Daab from the Pinedale Roundup, Jim Mitchell and Clerk Carrie Long were present.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Burnett and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Burnett requested approval of the prior meeting minutes.  Commissioner Bousman noted a correction in that he was appointed to the board of the WCCA, rather than as a representative.  Commissioner Noble made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected.  Commissioner Vickrey seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Burnett requested approval of the agenda.  Commissioner Vickrey moved the agenda be accepted.  Commissioner Rawhouser seconded the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Burnett requested Accounts Payable be approved as presented by the Clerk. Commissioner Bousman stated he appreciated the presentation by Department rather than Alphabetical and asked if the Department could be listed as well.  The Clerk stated she would check into that possibility.  Commissioner Bousman moved that the Accounts Payable be approved as presented.  Commissioner Noble seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

The Board signed documents approved at prior meetings; Dave’s Electronics, Resolution R19-100349B; Resolution R19-100350B.

RFP for Grant Writer – Chairman Burnett invited Jim Mitchell, Emergency Management coordinator, to give his recommendation on request for proposal regarding the grant writer for the Homeland Security Grant for the Hoback Ranches.  Mitchell stated his recommendation was for Wood Environmental.  Mitchell explained to the Board the $20,000 grant for the grant writer had been approved by the Attorney General.  Commissioner Noble made the motion to move forward with accepting Wood Environmental as the grant writer.  Commissioner Bousman seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  Commissioner Bousman asked Mitchell about the administration of the grant if it was granted.  Mitchell explained and confirmed with Matt Gaffney that administration of the grant would involve another RFP and process.

Maintenance Supervisor, Andre Irey met with the Board and requested a donation of sick leave for an employee who had shoulder surgery and was going to be short sick time for the current pay period from another employee who had a change of status at the beginning of the month and no longer had access to sick leave.  Commissioner Bousman stated he had concern about the donation and stated he would be more comfortable with the donation of sick leave coming from an employee who had current sick leave rather than one whose sick leave disappeared due to the change of status.  Chairman Burnett asked Matt and the Clerk if this situation had been addressed in the past.  Both said it had with Board approval.  Commissioner Bousman made the motion to approve sick leave donated from Andre contingent upon discussion with the Auditor regarding the donation from the employee with the change of status.  Commission Rawhouser seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Burnett addressed the Board regarding the Agenda Request Form and invited the Board for comment and suggestions.  Commissioner Bousman stated the Commission has always allowed the public to address the Board even if they weren’t on the agenda and would not like to see this practice go away.  Chairman Burnett said the public would still be allowed to address the board, time allowing and the intent of the Agenda Request Form was to help the Board be better prepared before meetings and give the public broader access to be on the agenda.

Chairman Burnett called for a short break at 8:55 and resumed the meeting at 9:00.

CTC (Review and recommendations on RFP’s for Broadband Project) Present were: Joanne Hovis from CTC, Russ Elliot, Broadband Manager from the Wyoming Business Council, and Elaine Zempel by conference call.  Joanne reviewed the 3 RFP’s submitted for the Broadband Project.  She stated her recommendation was All West Communications.  She also stated CTC could be involved with negotiations with the selected vendor, but this work would be outside the current scope of her contract.  Commissioner Noble stated that since the scope of work is nearly complete, he moves to extend the CTC Energy’s contract not to exceed $30,000 and expand the scope of work to include supporting the county attorney’s office with detailed negotiations with the selected vendor; to also develop a more granular cost estimate and engineering plan sufficient to meet the requirements of the grant applications; and to develop a federal and state grant strategy to address broadband needs in the most remote and underserved parts of the county.  Commissioner Rawhouser seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Noble made a motion to approve CTC’s recommendation that the county pursue detailed contract negotiations in conjunction with county attorney with All West under the condition that some capacity be retained by the consortium, and that CTC move forward with grant applications.  Commissioner Vickrey seconded.    Motion passed unanimously. 

To strengthen this application, motion to establish a joint powers board.  Commissioner Rawhouser made a motion to create a broadband joint powers board in partnership with the town of Big Piney, Marbleton, and Pinedale.  Membership shall consist of two members of the County Commission, the mayor or representative from each of the three towns, and a non-voting member representing the selected vendor.  Commission Noble seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Richard Stem addressed the Board regarding a review of public lands issues and explained the pros and cons of the good neighbor authority and master stewardship agreement.   Commissioner Bousman explained to the Board he is meeting with other entities and State Forestry to further discussion regarding Mr. Stem’s presentation.

Consensus funding – Chairman Burnett invited members to discuss. Present were: Big Piney Mayor  Michelle Hymas by conference call, Pinedale Mayor Matt Murdock, Scott Scherbel by conference call, Marbleton Councilmember Mack Bradley, and Big Piney Councilmember Tyler Maxfield, and Matt Gaffney.  Matt confirmed to the Board the list must be certified as agreed to by the Board of Commissioners with at least 70% of population in agreement. Chairman Burnett asked those present if they represent their entire council or would they have to go back to council for approval. All stated they had the authority to represent the entire council.  Pinedale Mayor, Matt Murdock listed the projects.  After discussion it was agreed Marbleton’s project of an inlet to the sewer treatment plant, with water monitoring for water well system at $137,386.00; and Pinedale and Big Piney would split the remaining $50,000 into two equal halves of $25,000 each. Commissioner Vickrey moved to approve the project list as presented by the three towns.  Commissioner Bousman seconded.  Motion carried unanimously. 

10:45 five minute break. Chairman Burnett resumed the meeting at 10:50.

Chairman Burnett recognized Wendy Boman chairperson of the Rural Health Care District and asked her to present her items.  The first item was a letter from Bill Kluck requesting the repositioning of a light pole that affects the approach of the Life Flight helicopter.  Chairman Burnett stated no motion necessary but asked for agreement among the Board.  The agreement was so noted by the board. 

MOU between Sublette County Rural Health Care Board and Sublette County: The Chairman asked the Clerk to explain the MOU.  She explained that the County and SCRHCD are on the same Blue Cross Blue Shield policy.  In the past, the County has computed SCRHCD portion of premiums and claims.  BCBS has moved to a different billing platform and now requires a lump sum payment.  The MOU states the SCRHCD will send money through an ACH payment and the County will then pay the amount due. Commissioner Bousman made the motion accept the MOU between the District and Sublette. Commissioner Noble seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Burnett asked the Board to review the renewal of the facility lease with the District and the County. Commissioner Rawhouser stated he had been attending the SCRHC Board meetings and would recommend the lease payments be waived for the next six months.  Commissioner Vickrey seconded the motion.  Commissioner Rawhouser stated the SCRHC Board is new and trying to sort through current situations. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Burnett presented the contract between Sublette County and Rio Verde Engineering services.  Commissioner Noble made the motion to approve the contract.  Commissioner Rawhouser seconded the motion.  Commissioner Bousman asked Matt Gaffney to the prior contract was expired.  Matt confirmed that it was.  Commissioner Bousman asked about the requirement to put the contract out for request for proposal.  Matt Gaffney explained the RFP was not required but the Commission could move forward with an RFP if desired.  Chairman Burnett asked Matt whether RFPs were requested when the original contract was signed.  Matt stated the original contract was signed in 2009 so he was not sure.  Matt explained that Rio Verde has current projects and will need direction as to these projects.  Commissioner Bousman stated that the new contract has an increased fee schedule and should have RFPs.  After discussion, Commissioner Rawhouser withdrew his second.  Chairman Burnett directed Matt Gaffney to meet with Rio Verde and discuss options.  Commissioner Noble stated he has concern with putting out RFPs because Rio Verde’s pay schedule is now public knowledge and other companies could bid lower than them.  Commissioner Bousman made the motion to approve the contract for 1 year.  Commissioner Noble seconded the motion.  Motion carried. Commissioner Vickrey opposed.

Chairman Burnett recognized Mike Henn from the Conservation District.  Also present were Todd Hurd from Forsgren Engineering, Dan Liske from Premier Site Development, and Milford Lockwood and Darrel Walker SCCD Board Supervisors.  Mike stated the engineer’s estimate was $282,158.00 for the current remodel but the current estimate is actually, with input the Contractor and sub-contractors, currently at $307,405.00.  $98,750 is the bids received for the fire sprinkler system. The Conservation District Board approved $40,000 to supplement but still need money to finish the fire sprinkler system part of the project. The Board discussed with Dan and Mike the cost overage of $123,997.00. Chairman Burnett asked Dan if he could start work on the project without a decision from the Board regarding the fire suppression.  Dan said he would not be affected for about one month.   Chairman Burnett asked the Board if they wanted to take the situation under advisement.  Commissioner Bousman asked the Clerk if she would research available funding. 

Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and Sublette County grant. Commissioner Bousman made a motion to approve the $20,000 grant between the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and Sublette County for Grant Writing assistance. Commissioner Rawhouser seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioners signed the vouchers submitted for payment. 

ABLE RECOGNITION LTD. 1,117.82 / ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS 13.95 /ALTITUDE DRUG LLC 1,486.36 / AMAZON 745.63 / ASPEN TRAVEL 668.99 /A TO Z HARDWARE 433.81 / AT&T 87.72 / TRISTAN BARNEY 500.00 /MARYLISA BAXLEY 14.50 / BELVEAL'S TOWING 414.00 /B-N-C TRASH SERVICE INC. 2,273.50 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 135.57 /BOMGAARS 122.82 / BROWNELLS, INC. 365.63 / MATTHEW BRUNETTE 25.77 /BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP 11,598.89 / BUCKY'S OUTDOOR, L.L.C. 194.69

BUTTARS TRACTOR TREMONTON INC 1,148.58 / BYU - FINANCIAL AID 2,000.00 /BYU-IDAHO 4,000.00 / CENTURYLINK 24,286.60 / CENTURYLINK 2,511.40 /NEOPOST 5,000.00 / COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES 2,000.00 / COMMERCIAL TIRE 360.00 /CONRAD & BISCHOFF INC. 24,069.20 / COOPER, SHAD 70.83

COURTYARD MARRIOTT - CASPER 361.00 / CASSIE CRUMPTON 345.41 /CTC TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY 7,985.00 / DANIEL JUNCTION 120.00 /DAVIS & CANNON, LLP 1,050.00 / DAVES ELECTRONICS 13,284.09

DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL 188.63 / DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 49.00 /WY DEPT OF REVENUE 38.88 / DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION 917.27 / DIRECTV 124.98 /DOMINION ENERGY 6,379.23 / DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES 18,003.09 /THE DUNN GOOD COMPANY 963.26 / DUSTBUSTERS, INC. 7,697.44

EAGLE UNIFORM & SUPPLY CO. 370.81 / EQUINOX INDUSTRIES LTD 1,071.19 /FASTENAL COMPANY 298.16 / F.B.MCFADDEN WHOLESALE 262.20 / FLEETPRIDE 123.66 /GALLS, LLC 755.26 / WIL GAY 324.08 GET WESTERN ELECTRIC LLC 2,261.93 /GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS 2,935.00 / GREENWOOD LAW OFFICE 22.91 /GREENWOOD MAPPING, INC. 3,352.50 / STEVE HARRISON 87.20 /HIGH COUNTRY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 1,939.75 / H.D. FOWLER CO 13,034.00 /HELEN HEGARDT 1,041.67 / HENRY SCHEIN INC. 278.46 /HOLIDAY INN ROCK SPRINGS 826.20 / HOBACK LAW 1,000.00 /HONNEN EQUIPMENT CO. 3,546.67 / ID VILLE 125.85 /IDAHO FALLS PETERBILT, INC. 5,013.47 / INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF 266.90

JACKSON HOLE COMMUNITY 660.00 / JME FIRE & HOIST PROTECTION, INC 3,496.20 /TERESA JOHNSON 326.48 / KIMBALL MIDWEST 243.44 / STEVE KIPP 2,401.67 /KENWORTH SALES COMPANY 984.23 / LARRY H MILLER JEEP DODGE 108.75 /THE LEAGUE 485.00 / LINCARE 5.00 / LITTLE AMERICA 94.00

LR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 59.00 / M & M TRANSFER INC. 19,345.94 /MANAGERPLUS, LLC 1,572.48 / MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SWEETWATER 2,061.72 /MODERN PRINTING COMPANY 330.06 / TODD MORGAN 36.56 /MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 167.97 / NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE INC 845.64 /NATIONAL TOOL WAREHOUSE 931.03 / NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY 2,000.00 /NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4,000.00 / OFFICE OUTLET 1,667.13 /OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 2,093.34 / PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 1,023.61 /PETERBILT OF WYOMING 1,709.69 / PINEDALE AUTO SUPPLY 2,868.61 /PINEDALE GLASS & MORE 120.00 / PINEDALE LUMBER 281.97 /PINEDALE NATURAL GAS CO. 13,415.53 / PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC 27.69 /THE FAMILY TREE, INC 1,524.90 / QUILL CORPORATION 855.22 /RAMKOTA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE 498.00 / REBEL AUTO PARTS 10.50 /REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY 1,166.00 / RENDEZVOUS POINTE 13,695.00 /RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARKETS 340.69 / RIO VERDE ENGINEERING 22,055.82 /ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER 13,144.36 / ROCKY MOUNTAIN YETI PINEDALE 87.77 /SALTUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 5,900.00 / SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY 1,960.00 /DAWN SANCHEZ 173.31 / SATCOM GLOBAL 277.05 /SUBLETTE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 170.00 / SCOTT, TRISHA 311.17 /SECRETARY OF STATE 30.00 / SEMI SERVICE INC. 855.90 /SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER OF WY 110.50 / SPILLMAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 3,715.12 /SPRINGHILL SUITE - CHEYENNE 94.00 / STERLING COMMUNICATIONS 1,116.67 /STEVENSON UNIVERSITY 2,000.00 / STEVENSON UNIVERSITY 500.00 /STOP STICK, LTD. 1,915.00 / SUBLETTE CENTER 35,000.00 / TACTICAL GEAR.COM 26.95 /KENNA TANNER 376.31 / TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP. 1,575.80 /TEGELER AND ASSOCIATES 2,712.00 / THOMSON REUTERS-WEST 33.60 /THE TIRE DEN, INC. 2,759.58 / TOWN OF MARBLETON 192.76 /TRANS UNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 110.00 / TROYS MOTORSPORTS 155.00 /UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND 2,000.00 / UNION TELEPHONE 1,264.34 /UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 18,500.00 / VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE 22.61 /WATTS STEAM STORE, INC. 1,165.78 / WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 314.70 /WAZITECH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS 6,350.00 / WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 4.00 /WESTECH EQUIPMENT 284.12 / WESTERN TIRE CHAIN 2,523.99 / WEX BANK 679.86 /ZOE WHITE 170.69 / WH SERVICES, LLC 170.00 / WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE INC. 2,075.80 /WIND RIVER WEB SERVICES LLC 190.00 / WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE 765.00 /WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY 10,013.20 / WYOMING.COM 10.00 /WYOMING GARAGE DOOR, LLC 2,281.60 / ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION 25,834.69

Chairman Burnett adjourned the meeting at 12:05 P.M.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING

/s/ David Burnett, Chairman

Attest:

/s/ Carrie S. Long, County Clerk

Public Notice #7781 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 2019

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Notice of Rate Change

Wyoming law allows utilities such as Pinedale Natural Gas, Inc. (PNG) to pass through the wholesale cost of a commodity such as natural gas.  PNG usually files twice per year for minor changes to the rates through its gas cost balancing account.  In December a pipeline event in Canada caused a sudden, dramatic rise in gas costs for southwest Wyoming and the Pacific Northwest.  PNG is requesting a more significant, but short-term increase in rates of $2.64 per decatherm in Docket No. 30016-88-GP-19 (Record No. 15190) effective February 15, 2019.

For more information, you may contact PNG at 367-4427 or through its website pinedalegas.com, or the Wyoming Public Service Commission at (307) 777-7427.

Public Notice #7782 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 2019

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Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE:  In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by True Oil LLC to conduct blowdown and venting activities (F029145) in Campbell, Converse, Crook, Sublette, Sweetwater and Weston Counties, Wyoming.  The proposed permit includes requirements to conduct well blowdown and venting activities using Best Management Practices (BMP) associated with manual and automated blowdown/venting episodes associated with liquids unloading, wellbore depressurization in preparation for maintenance or repair, hydrate clearing, emergency operations and equipment depressurization, and to monitor, maintain records, and report emissions from the well blowdown and venting activities.

For the duration of the public comment period, the permit application, the agency’s analysis, and the public notice are available for public inspection online at https://openair.wyo.gov, utilizing facility ID F029145 and permit number P0025612 under permits. This material may also be viewed online, at the above URL, utilizing a public computer at the Campbell County Library, Gillette, Wyoming, Converse County Library, Douglas, Wyoming, Crook County Library, Sundance, Wyoming, Sublette County Library, Pinedale, Wyoming, Sweetwater County Library, Green River, Wyoming, and Weston County Library, Newcastle, Wyoming.  Additionally, for the duration of the public comment period a copy of this public notice is available for public inspection at the Campbell County Clerk’s Office, Gillette, Wyoming, Converse County Clerk’s Office, Douglas, Wyoming, Crook County Clerk’s Office, Sundance, Wyoming, Sublette County Clerk’s Office, Pinedale, Wyoming, Sweetwater County Clerk’s Office, Green River, Wyoming and Weston County Clerk’s Office, Newcastle, Wyoming.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternate formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Written comments may be directed to Nancy Vehr, Administrator, Division of Air Quality, Department of Environmental Quality, 200 West 17th St., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 or by fax (307) 635-1784.  Please reference A0007985 in your comment.  Comments submitted by email will not be included in the administrative record.  All comments received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 will be considered in the final determination on this application.  A public hearing will be conducted only if in the opinion of the administrator sufficient interest is generated or if an aggrieved party so requests.

Public Notice #7783 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 22, 2019

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Notice is further given that the following applicants filed renewal applications for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 for a Microbrewery Liquor License in the Office of the Town Clerk of Pinedale, Pinedale, Wyoming.  The date of filing, the names of said applicants and the street address which the applicants desire to use as the place of sale are set forth below as follows:

Date of Filing December 05, 2018

Applicant Wind River Brewing Company, Inc., DBA Wind River Brewing Company  Address  402 West Pine

Protests, if any there be any against the issuance of each and every license will be heard at the hour of 6 P.M. on the 25tth day of February, 2019 in the Sublette County Commissioner’s Room, 21 S. Tyler, Pinedale, Wyoming.

Public Notice #7784 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 22, 2019

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Notice is further given that the following applicants filed renewal applications for the period of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020, each for a Restaurant Liquor License in the Office of Town Clerk of Pinedale, Pinedale, Wyoming.  The date of filing, the names of said applicants and the street address which the applicants desire to use as the place of sale are set forth below as follows:

Date of Filing December 05, 2018         

Applicant Wind River Brewing Company, Inc., DBA Wind River Brewing Company

Address 402 West Pine 402 West Pine

Protests, if any there be any against the issuance of each and every license will be heard at the hour of 6 P.M. on the 25tth day of February, 2019 in the Sublette County Commissioner’s Room, 21 S. Tyler, Pinedale, Wyoming.

Public Notice #7785 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 22, 2019

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Notice is hereby given that the applicants whose names are set forth below filed renewal applications for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020, each for a Retail Liquor License in the Office of the Town Clerk of Pinedale, Pinedale, Wyoming.  The date of filing, the names of said applicants, and the street addresses which the applicants desire to use as the place of sale are set forth below as follows:

Date of Filing January  01, 2019

Applicant Bourbon Ridge Holdings Inc.;  DBA Country Lane Liquor

Address 1190 West Pine

Protests, if any there be any against the issuance of each and every license will be heard at the hour of 6 P.M. on the 25tth day of February, 2019 in the Sublette County Commissioner’s Room, 21 S. Tyler, Pinedale, Wyoming.

Public Notice #7786 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 22, 2019

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STATE OF WYOMING              )

COUNTY OF SUBLETTE                       )ss

TOWN OF PINEDALE               )

The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale met in regular session on Monday, January 28, 2019 in the Commissioners Room of the Sublette County Courthouse.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Matt Murdock at 6:00 p.m.  Council members present: Tyler Swafford, John Paravicini, Dean Loftus, and Jim Brost. Those in attendance included Monte Bolgiano and Boomer Freesen, representing Main Street Pinedale; Jason Essington and Jeff Goltz, representing the Pinedale Lions Club; Isaac Best; Wyatt Best; Tim Lingle; Nicole Thiele, Doris Woodbury, and Dianne Trapp, representing Sage and Snow Garden Club; Brian Gray, representing Jorgensen Engineering; Mike Jackson, representing Rio Verde Engineering; Pat Bozner, representing the Corral Bar; Holly Dabb, representing the Pinedale Roundup; and Josh Wilson, Ruth Neely, and James Parker, Town employees.

Mayor Murdock led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Councilman Paravicini to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2019 council meeting as presented. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to accept the agenda, after amending it to include C-4, Lions Club; and H-4, Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Seconded by Councilman Brost. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Sage and Snow Garden Club in the amount of $4,446.00, including the use of the town water truck, and directing the mayor to sign it. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.

Monte Bolgiano and Boomer Freesen representing Main Street Pinedale reported that the Winter Carnival preparations were underway. They asked Council to approve the use of Burzlander Park for the Cardboard Classic event, including the sale of food and beverages. Mayor Murdock explained that the Lee Ditch Association representatives had approved temporarily filling the ditch with snow. Councilman Loftus stated the need for a parking and traffic/pedestrian control plan. Motion by Councilman Paravicini to allow the use of Burzlander Park, approve the use of town personnel and equipment for preparations, and waive the temporary use fees once the application is received. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve the Sublette County Library American Legion Park use requests for the Summer Reading Program but waive the fees and deposits for the dates of 06/03/2019, 06/10/2019, 06/11/2019, 06/13/2019, 06/16/2019, 06/19/2019, and 06/26/2019. Seconded by Councilman Brost. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to allow the Pinedale Lions Club to designate the ball fields parking lot for overnight overflow parking the nights of March 2 and 3, 2019 and approve the use of town personnel and equipment in preparation for the Lions Club Fishing Derby. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.

Pat Bozner stated that she was concerned that Council had approved the dates of 24-hour bar operations without contacting her or any other bar owners first. She asked for a date revision from March 17 to March 16, 2019.

Tim Lingle asked the council if town personnel would dig up the street and repair the frozen line at 371 Quartz Street. Josh Wilson reported that work was in progress to attempt thawing. Motion by Councilman Paravicini to authorize the mayor to negotiate with the property owner and direct water restoration efforts as needed, not to exceed $25,000 in cost to the Town. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.

Councilman Paravicini reported that 6 organizations had submitted qualifications in response to our request for qualifications, 3 were interviewed, and one was unanimously chosen by the committee. Motion by Councilman Paravicini to authorize the mayor to enter into negotiations with Jorgensen Engineering to conduct the Fremont Lake Watershed Study. Seconded by Councilman Brost. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to amend the contract with Rita Wright, increasing it by an additional $1,500. Seconded by Councilman Loftus. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to authorize the mayor to pursue the creation of and town membership in a Broadband Joint Powers Board with Sublette County, and the Towns of Marbleton and Big Piney. Seconded by Councilman Paravicini. Motion passed 5-0.

All five members of the council had completed a ranking of town priorities. The results were compiled into one report. They were presented by Mayor Murdock and will be discussed further at the next town council workshop.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve Resolution 2019-4, a Resolution setting dates in 2019 that license holders within the Town of Pinedale may operate for up to twenty-four (24) hours. Dates of 24-hour bar operations in 2019 are March 16, 2019; July 13, 2019; October 26, 2019; and December 31, 2019. Seconded by Councilman Paravicini. Motion passed 4-1. Councilman Loftus voted nay.

Motion by Councilman Paravicini to approve on second reading Ordinance 646, an ordinance of the Town of Pinedale amending Section 328-12 of Chapter 328, failure to close drinking establishment. Seconded by Councilman Brost. Motion passed 5-0.

Council reviewed the Municipal Court report dated December 31, 2018.

Council reviewed the Public Works report for December, 2018.

Council reviewed the Engineering and Zoning report for December, 2018.

Council reviewed the Water and Wastewater Department Monthly Report

Motion by Councilman Swafford to accept the Airport Board’s Treasurer’s Report for December, 2018. Seconded by Councilman Brost. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to approve the PTTC bills in the amount of $38,817.84 Seconded by Councilman Paravicini. Motion passed 5-0.

The following bills were presented for payment: A To Z Hardware, $201.59; CenturyLink, $2,180.78; Energy Laboratories, $1,636.00; Fagnant, Lewis & Brinda, P.C., $1,000.00; Grainger, $8.42; Hampton Inn WHI Pinedale, LLC, $267.00; Hanson, Ronald, $105.75; Holiday Inn Laramie, $115.43; Hydrafab, $101.18; Matt Murdock, $55.00; McMillen, Lance, $347.75; Moosely Mailboxes & More, $10.46; Northwest Scientific, Inc., $92.67; Office Outlet, $66.37; Pinedale Auto Supply, $253.05; Pinedale Fine Arts Council, $5,000.00; Pinedale Roundup Roughneck, $1,850.63; Randy Simpson, $253.10; Rebel Auto Parts, $194.01; Rio Verde Engineering, Inc., $7,282.75; Rocky Mountain Power, $276.29; State Fire Sales & Service, $648.50; Sub Co Chamber of Commerce, $10,000.00; Town of Pinedale Water/Sewer, $1,337.00; Truespire, $315.00; Union Telephone Company, Inc., $356.22; Verizon Wireless, $255.58; Visa, $457.34; Wright, Rita, $3,732.72; WYDOT, $192.25; Wyoming Association of Municipalities, $225.00.

Motion by Councilman Loftus to approve the bills in the amount of $38,817.84 paid with check numbers 24705-24735. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Paravicini to approve 1 ACH transfer to Maureen Rudnick in the amount of $161.53 for reimbursement while learning the new bank transfer system. Seconded by Councilman Brost. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Brost to approve payroll and benefits for 01/31/2019. Seconded by Councilman Paravicini. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to exit regular session and enter executive session to discuss pending litigation. Seconded by Councilman Paravicini. Motion passed 5-0. Executive session was entered at 7:45 P.M.

Motion by Councilman Swafford to exit executive session and enter regular session. Seconded by Councilman Brost. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Councilman Paravicini to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Swafford. Motion passed 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Matt W. Murdock, Mayor

ATTEST:

Maureen Rudnick, Clerk/Treasurer

Public Notice #7787 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 2019

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ORDINANCE NO.  646

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PINEDALE, STATE OF WYOMING AMENDING SECTION 328-12 OF CHAPTER 328, FAILURE TO CLOSE DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PINEDALE, WYOMING THAT SECTION 328-12 OF CHAPTER 328 OF THE PINEDALE MUNICIPAL CODE IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

  • 328-12. Failure to close drinking establishment.

Any retail liquor licensee, malt beverage permittee and any agents and employees of retail liquor licensees and malt beverage permittees who fail to close the building and cease the sale of alcoholic and malt beverages promptly in conformity with Town of Pinedale resolution is guilty of illegal failure to close, a misdemeanor. If all persons not employed by the retail liquor licensee or by the malt beverage permittee have not been evacuated from the building within 30 minutes after the time set for the closing of such businesses as provided by Town resolution, or if any intoxicating and/or malt beverages are dispensed or in any manner consumed in the building after the time set for the closing of such businesses as provided by said resolution, then the retail liquor licensee or the malt beverage permittee shall be guilty of a misdemeanor in violation of this section.

PASSED ON FIRST READING ON January 14, 2019. PASSED ON SECOND READING ON January 28, 2019.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIRD READING ON   February 11, 2019.

TOWN OF PINEDALE, WYOMING:

BY:                 

MATT W. MURDOCK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

Maureen Rudnick, Town Clerk

Public Notice #7788 published in the Pinedale Roundup on February 15, 2019

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