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| STATE OF WYOMING | ) | OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF |
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| COUNTY OF HOT SPRINGS | ) | THERMOPOLIS WYOMING |
| August 17, 2010 | ||
| The Hot Springs Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room at the Government Annex. Present were Commissioners John P. Lumley, Brad Basse, and Mike Baker. Also present were County Attorney Jerry Williams, County Clerk Hans Odde and Administrative Assistant to the Commissioners Penny Herdt. Chairman John P. Lumley led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda Brad Basse moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mike Baker seconded the motion. Motion carried. Public Hearing — Pearce Land Use Change Request Chairman John Lumley opened the public hearing for the Pearce Land Use Change Request at 4:05 p.m. Planner Lee Campbell reported that the hearing had been properly advertised. Planner Campbell presented a letter from the Land Use Planning Commission to the Commissioners giving a “Do-Pass” recommendation for the land use change from agricultural to industrial with no attached conditions. However, Planner Campbell reported that since the recommendation was made, several issues have come to light that merit further discussion at the public hearing. Notes on phone calls between the Planner and Mary Lou Magee and Tony Day were read into the record. Written comments were received from Dr. Jean Cotton, Lester Nielsen and the Lucerne Pumping Plant & Canal Company, but were not read into the record as those individuals were present to speak on their own behalf. Attorney Mary Scheible presented information on Dr. Cotton's behalf, also. Gary Robertson appeared on behalf of McGarvin-Moberly Construction (the company hoping to use the proposed gravel pit) to outline the proposed project and answer questions from the public regarding his company's plans for the area. Other members of the public participating in the hearing were Lisa Pearce (by phone conference) and Nellie Dowdy. A working map of the area was used by the various participants to clarify various locations and items being discussed. Major items of concern included a buried water pipeline already on the Pearce property, possible gravesites on the property, the source (not yet identified) of the spring being used by Jean Cotton and the possible impact on that spring by the gravel pit, and noise/dust issues as the pit is developed and used. After three calls for further public comment, the hearing was suspended at 5:20 p.m. The Commissioners agreed that they needed a certified surveyor's map from McGarvin-Moberly showing the exact location of the ten acre proposed pit area before they would be comfortable making a decision on the land use change. The hearing will be resumed at the September 7, 2010 Commission meeting. Advertising for the continuation will be placed and paid for by the County. Web Server Discussion At the August 3, 2010, Commission meeting, County Assessor Shelley Deromedi had asked the Commissioners to ascertain whether money had been allocated for procurement and installation of a county web server in the current budget. Clerk Hans Odde reported that it was not budgeted for at this time. Clerk Odde recommended that the project be tabled until after the first of next year, when there will be a better idea of what money might be available for this project. The Commissioners tabled the discussion until January, 2011. Consider Changes to Appeal Hearing Resolution 2004-08 Assessor Deromedi presented a revised version of the Board of Equalization Appeals Process Resolution #2004-08 for the Commissioners' consideration. Some of the proposed revisions are mandatory to correct Statute numbers and affected wording and dates. Other revisions were suggested by the Assessor to streamline and improve the appeal hearing process. The Commissioners requested that this item be tabled to the September 7, 2010 Commission meeting to allow them time to review the proposed 1 changes. Assessor Deromedi was amenable to this suggestion, so the item was tabled until September 7, 2010. Consider Thomas Y. Pickett 2011 Industrial Appraisal Contract Assessor Deromedi presented the annual contract with Thomas Y. Pickett & Company for the Commissioners' approval. This company assists the Assessor's office with tax valuations of industrial properties within the county. The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the content of the contract. Brad Basse moved to approve the contract between Thos. Y. Pickett & Company and Hot Springs County for industrial appraisal assistance for fiscal year 2010-2011 in the amount of $3,300.00. Mike Baker seconded the motion. Motion carried. Consider Agreement for Installation & Maintenance of Gauging Station on Owl Creek Road Bridge The State Engineer's Office would like to install a new gauging station on Owl Creek road. The Commissioners reviewed the cover letter, location map and Agreement. The agreement has not been reviewed by either the County Attorney or the Road & Bridge Supervisor. The Commissioners agreed to table this item until the September 7, 2010 meeting to give Mr. Williams and Mr. Shaffer time to review the agreement. Mr. Dave Deutz will be contacted and requested to discuss the proposed station and site with Road & Bridge Supervisor Ray Shaffer prior to that meeting. Lane 3 Discussion Area resident John Zupan appeared before the Commissioners to discuss some concerns with the Lane 3 project. After clarifying ownership of the property at 143 Lane 3, Mr. Zupan asked if his agreement with the previous owner regarding leaving the garage in place for the time being was acceptable to the county. The Commissioners had no problem with Mr. Zupan leaving the garage in place at this time. Mr. Zupan expressed his discontent with the amount of communication received from the engineering firm to date and asked that he be kept in the information loop as the project goes forward. Engineering Associates will be asked to provide a progress report at the September 7, 2010 Commission meeting and will be reminded of the importance of communicating with all the landowners involved in the project. Fairgrounds Tractor Purchase Fairboard representative Dave Schlager reported to the Commissioners that the new tractor purchased for the Fairgrounds cost considerably less than had been anticipated. The Fairboard wanted the Commissioners to know that the extra money in that line item would be available for use by the Commissioners as other needs arise during the year. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Schlager and the other Fairboard members for the information. HSA Plan Issues Clerk Odde requested clarification from the Commissioners regarding the new High-Deductible/Health Savings Account option for the county health plan (Plan 2). Specifically, he needs to know for budgetary reasons what the eligibility requirements are for the one-time $500.00 account funding payment from the county and the on-going $500.00 maximum annual match amount for the HSA's as far as new employees going forward and current employees who do not sign up during this original enrollment period. After considerable discussion, Mike Baker moved to approve, for current employees, the $500.00 one-time incentive payment through the end of the initial sign-up period, with the $500.00 match payment to continue through the end of the fiscal year. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Discussion: only the match payments will be available to current employees who sign up for Plan 2 during the regular December open enrollment period. Motion carried. Mike Baker moved to approve, for new employees hired after the initial enrollment period during the current fiscal year, a one-time incentive payment of $500.00 for those who enroll in Plan 2 – HD/HSA, with the $500.00 match amount to be pro-rated over the remainder of the fiscal year. Brad Basse seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Discussion: Commissioner Basse felt that the pro-ration should occur with the one-time payment and the $500 match amount should be available in full through the end of the fiscal year. A vote was taken. Motion failed. Commissioner Basse will discuss the ramifications of Plan 2 with Clerk Odde and insurance consultant Brad Johnson and report back to the Commissioners at the September 7, 2010 meeting. Consider Road & Bridge Plow Truck Financing Options 2 This item was tabled to the September 7, 2010 meeting as complete information was not available at this time. Correspondence Fairboard Minutes Airport Traffic Count – July, 2010 Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board of County Commissioners at this time, Chairman Lumley declared the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. | ||
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| John P. Lumley, Chairman | Hans Odde, Clerk to the Board | |
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