Commissioners confirm the closing Lovell Annex Courtroom

At the County Commissioner meeting August 4, the commission decided to close the Lovell courtroom. 

 In July, the county had an extended discussion with the county attorney, law enforcement, judges, circuit court personnel and other county employees about the feasibility of keeping the courtroom open. At the same meeting, the possibility of grants to upgrade the courtroom were discussed as well.   

 At the August 4 meeting, the commission discussed the matter at length.  They cited resources and expenses as factors in the decision to close.  A letter confirming the decision will be sent to Circuit Court Clerk Starla Gesch. 

AIRPORT 

Airport Manager Paul Thur gave the department update. He presented a grant for a Jet A Tank build project. The commission voted to move forward on the grant. 

Also presented were the Runway Rehab Project post-construction repairs. Thur noted that the contractor’s quote was significantly higher than the engineer’s estimate. 

The request for proposal for the Russell Hangar has been issued. 

The airport board approved adjusting the hangar lot least rate from $0.05/sqft/year to $0.08/sqft/year for all lessees with leases older than three years.  

Thur reported his discussion with Bruce McCormack, a commissioner on the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission.  The discussion revolved around the Wyoming Aviation Capital Improvement Program and the county’s match reduction proposal. 

LAND PLANNING 

Land Planner Stephanie May presented the subdivision request for Double H.  The commission approved the request.  She also discussed Wyoming DEQ septic application, floodplains and subdivision regulation amendments. 

OTHER NEWS

Danae Good, Pablo Good and Tim Flitner spoke to the commissioners with concerns about a proposed rip rap inspection by the State DEQ. Pablo also addressed the FEMA Floodplain Map his property is listed on. 

Bright Block Initiative chair Danae Bales asked for a letter of support from the commissioners regarding the Federal Opportunity Zone Program. 

Acting county assessor Cozettte Winters appeared before the commission to get Mill Levy Approval. She also presented Irrigation Rolls and Northwest Rural Water District Inclusion Petition.