Votes at a glance: key motions, appointments and procurement approvals
February 08, 2025 | Weston County, Wyoming
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The Weston County Commission recorded a number of formal actions during the meeting. Below are the motions, outcomes and immediate follow‑ups as stated on the record. Where roll‑call name‑by‑name tallies were not explicitly recorded in the transcript, the commission’s official minutes will contain the certified record.
- Letter of support for Osage Improvement Service District — approved. Motion: authorize chairman to sign and send. Follow up: county attorney to verify district formation and report back.
- Move vouchers to beginning of meetings (effective 03/04/2025) — approved. Motion recorded to move voucher review to the start of meetings.
- Consent agenda format change (15‑minute consent agenda segment) — approved as amended to add a 15‑minute consent segment following voucher placement for certain items.
- Authorization: county road funds for prioritized gravel‑road repairs — approved. Motion authorized the county road supervisor to use county road funds at his discretion and required project eligibility paperwork and engineering estimates to be prepared.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wyoming Department of Transportation for the Highway Safety Program — motion approved to authorize signature; amendment authorized supervisor (county road superintendent) to sign the MOU on behalf of the county.
- Black Hills Plumbing quote for annex hot‑water heater and recirculation pump ($2,202.07) — motion to accept Black Hills Plumbing’s bid approved.
- John Francis repair quote for library water damage ($1,400) — motion approved to proceed with repairs as quoted.
- Fire‑suppression maintenance and multi‑site repair quotes — motion approved authorizing the county maintenance official to move forward with necessary fire‑suppression maintenance and inspections (including 3‑ and 5‑year inspections and antifreeze replacement where required).
- Newsletter Journal advertising proposal — motion approved up to $6,459 for 2025 advertising (see separate article for detail).
- Gas Metal Oil Corporation interest forgiveness request — commission directed the county attorney to send a letter declining to forgive $3,870.84 in accrued interest; motion approved.
- Clerk of District Court appointment — motion approved to appoint Ricky Kaiser as Clerk of District Court to fill the vacancy; oath administered.
- Solid Waste District: accepted resignation of George Von Dore; appointed Amber Ryan to fill remainder of term (1 year) — motions approved.
For each of the items above, staff were directed to file supporting documentation and to provide follow‑up reports or invoices as appropriate. The commission’s certified minutes will contain the official roll‑call where required.
- Letter of support for Osage Improvement Service District — approved. Motion: authorize chairman to sign and send. Follow up: county attorney to verify district formation and report back.
- Move vouchers to beginning of meetings (effective 03/04/2025) — approved. Motion recorded to move voucher review to the start of meetings.
- Consent agenda format change (15‑minute consent agenda segment) — approved as amended to add a 15‑minute consent segment following voucher placement for certain items.
- Authorization: county road funds for prioritized gravel‑road repairs — approved. Motion authorized the county road supervisor to use county road funds at his discretion and required project eligibility paperwork and engineering estimates to be prepared.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wyoming Department of Transportation for the Highway Safety Program — motion approved to authorize signature; amendment authorized supervisor (county road superintendent) to sign the MOU on behalf of the county.
- Black Hills Plumbing quote for annex hot‑water heater and recirculation pump ($2,202.07) — motion to accept Black Hills Plumbing’s bid approved.
- John Francis repair quote for library water damage ($1,400) — motion approved to proceed with repairs as quoted.
- Fire‑suppression maintenance and multi‑site repair quotes — motion approved authorizing the county maintenance official to move forward with necessary fire‑suppression maintenance and inspections (including 3‑ and 5‑year inspections and antifreeze replacement where required).
- Newsletter Journal advertising proposal — motion approved up to $6,459 for 2025 advertising (see separate article for detail).
- Gas Metal Oil Corporation interest forgiveness request — commission directed the county attorney to send a letter declining to forgive $3,870.84 in accrued interest; motion approved.
- Clerk of District Court appointment — motion approved to appoint Ricky Kaiser as Clerk of District Court to fill the vacancy; oath administered.
- Solid Waste District: accepted resignation of George Von Dore; appointed Amber Ryan to fill remainder of term (1 year) — motions approved.
For each of the items above, staff were directed to file supporting documentation and to provide follow‑up reports or invoices as appropriate. The commission’s certified minutes will contain the official roll‑call where required.
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