Carbon County

The meeting included discussion and approval of vouchers, budget resolutions, and the final budget for the Weed and Pest District. The board addressed library funding, reviewed the NACO Prescription Card Program, and heard updates on Homeland Security grant expenditures and State Land Investment Board grants. A public hearing was held to renew liquor licenses. The board also discussed payment for heating and air conditioning in the courthouse, telecommunications contracts, and a sprinkler system for the Encampment's Senior Center. An order denying an application for a private road was signed. The board discussed BLM/McCurry pit meeting, Dixon Airport improvements, and entered an executive session.

The Carbon County Commissioners convened for a regular meeting to address various county matters. Key discussion points included reports from county officers, approval of bills for payment, and a request from the Hanna Fire Department for funding to pave parking at the Hanna-Carbon County Fire Station. Additionally, the board addressed an underground and utility permit for Yampa Valley Electric Association, a request from the Elk Mountain Parks and Recreation Committee for the use of county land, and an amendment to the Carbon County Juvenile Community Alternatives Plan. The board also considered the appointment of a new County Coroner and appointed election judges and counting boards. Planning and development cases were reviewed and voted on, and new personnel policies and practices for Carbon County were adopted.

The Board of County Commissioners discussed various financial matters, including auditing and filing monthly reports of county officers, approving bills for payment, and addressing expenses related to county operations. They approved a bond for Carbon County Title Company and ratified a right of way easement for Colorado Interstate Gas Company. The board also authorized the County Assessor to proceed with the collection of poll taxes. Additionally, they issued a retail liquor license to Lamont Bar and approved the sale of county property to Elbert and Kate Cooper. Resolutions were adopted for the Spring Creek Road and Savery-North Road projects, involving cooperation with the State Highway Commission for road improvements.

The meeting included financial reports from county officers. The Commissioners considered a request to purchase an external tape drive. The proposed budget for the Coroner's office was presented and discussed. The Commissioners signed a salary agreement with the University of Wyoming for a 4-H Extension Educator. A resolution was approved for the submission of a grant application for a Technical Assistance Grant from the State of Wyoming Community Development Block Grant Program for the benefit of Sand Lake Lodge, Inc. The Hanna Fire Department discussed ambulance service for the Hanna area. Estimates for the repair of light fixtures at the Baggs Senior Center were presented. The expenditure for cutting edges was approved. An appointment was made to the Carbon County Visitors Council.

The Board of Carbon County Commissioners held a regular meeting where they approved expenditures and payments to various vendors. They also discussed and approved an amended resolution regarding the rescheduling of the first meeting in January 2013. Additionally, they approved a Homeland Security grant and discussed the NAVAIDS project at the Dixon Airport. Updates were provided on the Sierra Madre Chokecherry Wind Farm, emergency management compliance, and planning matters. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Sage Creek Road Project and discussed the progress of the youth crisis center. They also discussed the DKRW and Transmission Line projects, reallocation of mill levy funds for Memorial Hospital of Carbon County, and the Great Divide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.