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Angie (last name not specified), a Weston County public-health representative who called into the meeting, said the federal amendment is tied to the county's annual public-health preparedness work. \"The amendment came down from the CDC and the federal government. That's that $91,000 contract that we do every year for our PHRC position,\" Angie said, adding that the contract also covers travel, supplies and FEMA training. She said the contract is part of a set of linked agreements that also include a CHO position funded at about $10,000.

Commissioners repeatedly asked whether the 10% match described in the amendment is new, whether it must be paid in cash versus eligible in-kind match, and when the county's obligation would begin. The amendment text in the packet notes: \"the subrecipient must match 10% of total federal funding awarded to the subrecipient,\" and specifies the match may be cash or in-kind but excludes federal funds as match. Commissioners said they wanted clearer documentation of how the match has been handled in prior years and whether the amendment changes terms midstream; the amendment is dated to commence Jan. 1, 2025.

\"I don't feel comfortable,\" one commissioner said during the discussion, asking whether approving the amendment without clarity could put a county employee's position at risk. Another commissioner asked that the public-health director (who had earlier been handling grant administration) attend the next meeting or be reachable by phone to explain whether the county had historically provided match and how it had been reported.

Separately, Angie described a flooding incident at the public-health office earlier in April. The board heard that a pressure vessel in the building's fire-suppression system ruptured and discharged water, causing inches of standing water on the floor and shutting the building for several days. The county estimated cleanup by a contractor at a little over $2,000; staff said the rapid response limited drywall and structural damage, and that the tank appears to have split along the side. Brandon (last name not specified), a county facilities staff member, was asked to check whether the failed component is under warranty and to confirm the original installer.

Commissioners asked for photos and a short damage assessment; one commissioner said the county should determine whether a warranty or installer responsibility applies before charging the county. Angie said the public-health office resumed full operations by the previous Thursday. The board did not vote on any emergency repair contract during the meeting.

The board asked county staff to seek written clarification from the state grant manager and to invite that contact to the next meeting if necessary; the state's grant contact had emailed commissioners earlier asking for a prompt return of signed amendment documents but the board indicated it would not sign without additional explanation.

Clarifying details recorded in the meeting packet and discussion included the $91,000 contract amount for the PHRC position, a separate $10,000 allocation for the CHO position, and the amendment effective date of Jan. 1, 2025. Commissioners asked whether the 10% match is a new requirement and whether it has been paid in prior years; staff indicated they would follow up to determine historical practice and whether match can be in-kind.

The discussion ended with a direction to county staff to pursue clarification from the state and to ensure the public-health director or state representative is available to address commissioners' questions at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PART 1 of 3. Weston County Commissioners regular meeting, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.","oneSentenceSummary","Weston County commissioners probed an amendment to a state public-health grant that appears to add a 10% local match; county public-health staff described the grant's role (PHRC position, FEMA training) and reported flood damage last month from a ruptured pressure vessel in the department's fire-suppression system.","taxTitle","Weston County, Wyoming","taxId",28920,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6558412,"Weston County commissioners approve vouchers, payroll, cattle guard agreement and a 24-hour alcohol permit",213,3146000,3359000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255984-1335cb23cb96be167e64db48bc0aa8ce&start=3146&end=3359","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255984-1335cb23cb96be167e64db48bc0aa8ce/thumbnail_3146000.jpg","/articles/6558412/Weston-County/Wyoming/Weston-County-commissioners-approve-vouchers-payroll-cattle-guard-agreement-and-a-24-hour-alcohol-permit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558412-59980686468ce344683a8e4f96c8c305/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162730&Signature=fycpFUAbXW8HHFeBcj8gtMCNf1qfwPt1qex7ns83hTAbR6qb9wYk6ZjRel2t0naSM-4infkAIpjywhrawqM6gj3bfe70rWmCM20U21dLhZ1FFMbUKowJ1NfCRDFbkDcDH9zEeh-8Barzgp2sigvQJfCJSHrrYF797mbZMl55~VubaRI3469NudPZCJT97VzzhtgL~2~f3kAB8DXw~3tatEegeK2X3bRlvkue-HkJ-Sml1YSIgVtWHd1R2OzN6fjwastfav-X32s-UoComQ5u09imwxsDDoKIuMZYDcx15wGAJ7EzUdWt6gHcE3pMXsGLJ8bPWd4-jYZsROBzHkEt5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Weston County commissioners on May 6 approved a series of routine financial and permitting items, including payroll and vouchers, collections from the county clerk and district court, the purchase and installation of a county cattle guard for a landowner, and a one-day 24-hour alcohol sales permit for a local business.

The approvals, taken by voice vote during the meeting at the Weston County Courthouse, also included a resolution rescinding an older public-records fee schedule and replacement language for a new fee resolution. Commissioners handled several voucher motions with recusals noted on specific warrants.

The motions moved quickly through the board. A motion to approve payroll and vouchers carried on a voice vote after a second; the board later approved a motion to accept collections from the county clerk, district court and public health in specified amounts. Commissioners also voted to authorize an agreement to purchase and install a CalGuard cattle guard on County Road No. 5 after staff explained the agreement allows either a new installation or relocation of an existing cattle guard. A one-day 24-hour alcohol sales permit for Rocking Cowboy Twins LLC, applied for by Diana Steele, was approved for an event date in May; the board corrected a clerical year error during the motion.

The board approved a resolution numbered 2025-8 to rescind resolution 2017-07 on public-record fees and replace it with a new fee resolution; commissioners stated statutory fees remain in effect even when moved out of the county's public-records schedule.

Votes at a glance:
- Approve payroll and vouchers — motion carried by voice vote (ayes recorded). Specific recusals were entered for certain warrants; warrant numbers and recusals were handled separately as required. (Transcript evidence: payroll and voucher motions.)
- Approve collections from county clerk, district court and public health ($10,198.13 for the clerk, $2,496.23 for district court items, $744 for Weston County Public Health) — motion carried. (Transcript evidence: collections motion.)
- Authorize purchase/installation/relocation agreement for a county cattle guard on County Road No. 5 — motion carried. (Transcript evidence: motion to approve CalGuard agreement.)
- Approve a one-day 24-hour alcohol sales permit for Rocking Cowboy Twins LLC (applicant Diana Steele) — motion carried after correcting an event-year typo. (Transcript evidence: permit motion.)
- Approve resolution 2025-8 rescinding resolution 2017-07 (public-record fees) — motion carried. (Transcript evidence: resolution motion.)

The board spent additional time on routine administrative matters, including voucher processing procedures, itemized receipts for reimbursements, and signatures for chairman's actions on permits and contracts. Several motions required separating items to preserve a quorum because individual commissioners recused themselves on different warrants.

The meeting also included public comment and other agenda items that were discussed but not acted on as formal motions.

Notes: The transcript records voice votes and \"aye\" responses but does not record roll-call tallies for every motion. Where recusals were entered during voucher approvals, the transcript records the warrant numbers and which commissioner recused themselves; the board handled those warrants separately.","At its May 6 meeting, the Weston County Board of County Commissioners approved payroll and vouchers, authorized a cattle guard purchase and installation agreement, granted a one-day 24-hour alcohol permit, and rescinded an older public-records fee resolution; commissioners discussed but did not approve an amendment to a public-health grant.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners question 10% match in state amendment for public-health grant; public-health office reports water damage from pressure vessel rupture

Weston County commissioners approve vouchers, payroll, cattle guard agreement and a 24-hour alcohol permit