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The Hot Springs Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18,
2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room at the Government Annex. Present were Commissioners
Mike Baker, Brad Basse and John Lumley. Also present were County Attorney Jerry Williams, County
Clerk Nina Webber and Administrative Assistant to the Commissioners Penny Herdt. Chairman Baker led
those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda
John Lumley moved to approve the agenda with the following changes:
Airport Update
GDA representative Dave Johnson appeared before the Commissioners to give an update on the
progress of the airport relocation project. Dustin Spomer joined the meeting via phone to assist with the
update.Phase III & IV Update — Mr. Johnson reported that the contractor plans to enter a winter shutdown next week. Phase V Update — Mr. Johnson presented an updated project schedule for the Commissioners’ review. The 100% Design Review meeting has been moved to February 2, 2015. The Scope of Work will be submitted November 24 for approval by the Commissioners at the December 2 meeting. SRE/Terminal Building Pre-Design Meeting — Dustin Spomer will contact the Commissioners later in the week to establish a date for the SRE/Terminal Building Pre-Design Meeting. The Scoping document is available for the Commissioners’ review prior to that meeting. Commissioner Basse asked that the local match budget portion of the document be changed from $66,000 to $163,000 to reflect the County’s anticipated use of Consensus funds for this project, with a notation that the Consensus funds have not yet been received. Minimum Design Standards — Mr. Spomer reminded the Commissioners of the need to establish minimum design standards for facilities other than the SRE/Terminal Building at the new airport. The Commissioners have been provided with minimum standards documents developed by other regional airports for use in developing these standards. Mr. Spomer also directed the Commissioners to the WAOA website, www.wyomingairports.org for further assistance in this area. Standards for construction and ground leasing were established as being the highest priority for this process. Hangar Discussion: Mr. Spomer will provide the Commissioners with the most recent Rates & Charges Guide from WYDOT. The only real requirement for the grants is that the rate charged for ground leases must reflect current market value. Mr. Spomer will work with the County to develop a plan for lease rates, hangar types, the various kinds of leases to be offered, etc. It appears that private hangar construction will be allowed concurrent with construction on the other parts of the airport, subject to acceptable ground lease terms with the hangar owners. Mr. Spomer would like to begin with geo-tech studies in the hangar construction area as quickly as possible. Septic Systems: Mr. Spomer noted that during Phase III, provisions were made for sewer access for all commercial frontages and behind the private hangar area, with the idea of allowing a modular, community type septic system with planned expandability in the leach field itself. Individual septic systems for private hangars would be discouraged. Another option is a pressurized communal sewer system. This option would be less expensive for the hangar owners and less responsibility for the County. Mr. Spomer agreed to develop a list of options for the Commissioners’ consideration regarding the septic system. Commissioner Basse agreed to act as a liaison with GDA and third party owners for this discussion. Public Health LT-101 Contract
Public Health Nurse Marie McDougall presented the Long Term Care-Home/Community Based Services
Contract for the Commissioners’ approval. This contract provides funding for Public Health to perform
medical assessments for those entering nursing homes or accessing long term community care1 arrangements and has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. John Lumley moved to approve the Long Term Care-Home/Community Based Services Contract between the Wyoming Department of Health and Hot Springs County Public Health Nursing for the time period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried Kirby Creek Subdivision — Final Plat
Planner Bo Bowman presented the final plat of the Kirby Creek Subdivision for the chairman’s signature
as previously approved. All conditions set forth for approval of the final plat have been met. Chairman
Baker signed the plat and Planner Bowman indicated it will be recorded in the Clerk’s office by the end of
the week.Tax Rebate/Supplemental
Assessor Shelley Deromedi presented the following tax rebate for the Commissioners’ approval:
Museum Basement Water Issue
Museum Director Ross Rhodes appeared before the Commissioners to give an update on the repairs to
the water damage in the basement at the museum this summer. Funds to pay for the repairs will come
out of County Building Repairs and Ross and Chuck will assist with the repairs.Youth Alternatives — VOA 2012/2013 Sub-Award Grant Agreement
Youth Alternatives Director Alan Rossler presented the VOA 2012/2013 Sub-Award Grant Agreement for
the Commissioners’ signature. The grant award was for slightly more than was requested on the
application, so Director Rossler will submit a revised budget with the signed paperwork when he submits
the grant for State signatures. John Lumley moved to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the VOA
2012/2013 Sub-Award Grant Agreement between Hot Springs County and the Volunteers of America-
Northern Rockies in the amount of $26,056.00 for the time period of October 1, 2014 through September
30, 2015. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried.Utility License Agreement — John Baird — Buffalo Creek Secondary
The Commissioners reviewed a Utility License Agreement application from John Baird for installation of
an irrigation line through a culvert on County Road 5 — Buffalo Creek. Road & Bridge Supervisor Dave
Schlager has reviewed this application and has no objections to it. Brad Basse moved approval of the
Utility License Agreement between Hot Springs County and John Baird for a water pipeline on Buffalo
Creek Road approximately twelve miles east on the gravel road from Buffalo Creek Secondary. John
Lumley seconded the motion. Motion carried.Obsolete Bridge — Black Mountain Road
Local resident Jim Mills appeared before the Commissioners to request they do something about an
obsolete bridge structure in the Big Horn River near his property in the county. The
Commissioners informed Mr. Mills that this was actually WYDOT property, as it is located in the2 old State highway right of way. Commissioner Basse agreed to assist Mr. Mills by contacting WYDOT District 5 Engineer Shelby Carlson regarding removal of the bridge structure. Linda Hughes — 24-Hour Liquor Permit Application
County resident Linda Hughes presented an application for a 24-Hour Malt Beverage Permit for an event she would like to hold on November 27th at her residence. After review of the application, and upon input
from the County Attorney, the Commissioners declined to issue the permit at this time.Big Horn Basin Transportation Authority Funding Discussion
Commissioner Lumley presented the BHTA’s request for funding of the Cody to Lovell shuttle service for
the remainder of the year. The Commissioners agreed there were no funds available for this in the current
budget.Landfill Agreement
This item was tabled for discussion until after January 1, 2015.Joint Law Enforcement Agreement
This item was tabled until a meeting with Town officials can be scheduled after January 1, 2015.Sheriff’s Office Rolling Stock Line Item Adjustment
The Sheriff’s Office submitted a written request for funds to be added to their Rolling Stock budget line
item due to unanticipated price increases for purchase and outfitting of their newly purchased patrol
vehicle. No action was taken by the Commissioners at this time.Other Business
Youth Alternatives Director Interview Process — Five applications have been received for the position
of Youth Alternative Director. Clerk Webber will work with those involved in the interview process to
schedule a work session to review the applications on Thursday, November 20, 2014.Wellness Program Update — Clerk Webber reviewed the communications received from Wyoming Health Fairs and Allegiance Insurance regarding employee participation in the Wellness Program. Not all employees who signed up for the wellness program have completed the steps required for qualification for reduced health insurance premiums. Clerk Webber asked the Commissioners to establish a final date for completion of these steps by each employee who wishes to participate. Brad Basse moved to ask the Clerk to draft a memo to all employees indicating a deadline of December 19, 2014, to complete the blood draw and Mayo On-Line Health Assessment in order to continue to qualify for the reduction in health insurance premiums, and clearly stating that the difference in premium from July 1st to December 19th will be deducted from the employee’s forthcoming paycheck(s). John Lumley seconded the motion. Discussion: the Commissioners agreed that it would not be necessary to complete the consultation with Dr. Gilroy to qualify for the premium reduction as those consultations have not been perceived to be productive by the vast majority of those who have completed them. Motion carried. WYECIP Issues Documentation Discussion — The elected officials were given a log and requested to track issues with the heating/cooling units in their offices for two weeks. The logs were collected and a summary compiled of the major issues each area is having with their units. The logs and the summary will be submitted to Sherry Hughes at the Wyoming Business Council and TRANE, Inc. for review and resolution. Black Mountain Road Planning Funding Request — Commissioner Basse presented a draft letter to Shelby Carlson, WYDOT District 5 Engineer, requesting planning funds for the County Road 6 — Black Mountain Road reconstruction project. After a review of the letter, Brad Basse moved to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the letter to District 5 Engineer Shelby Carlson requesting planning funds for Hot Springs County Road 6 — Black Mountain Road. John Lumley seconded the motion. Motion carried. Correspondence
Airport Monthly Operations Report — October, 2014 Fair Board Minutes — October, 2014 Library Board Minutes — October, 2014 Natural Resource Planning Board Minutes — October, 2014 3 The Commissioners reviewed the correspondence items. No further action on the items was required at this time. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board of County Commissioners at this time, Brad
Basse moved to adjourn. Chairman Baker declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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| Attest: | ||||||||||
| _______________________________ Mike Baker, Chairman |
_______________________________ Nina Webber, Clerk to the Board |
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