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David of the Albany County Planning Office described the proposal as a package that would produce a plan, perform voluntary household groundwater sampling, conduct community outreach to design the study with residents, and potentially place monitoring wells for longer‑term sampling. He said the opportunity opened the preceding Monday and closes March 31, which prevented staff from returning with a finalized application before the deadline; the board was asked to allow submission now and ratification at the April 1 meeting.

Why it matters

The proposed project aims to establish baseline and trend monitoring in developed portions of a groundwater protection area. If funded, the project could provide county‑level water‑quality data and community‑designed sampling plans. Staff said there is no match required and that the county would likely pursue a Tier‑2 request (up to approximately $250,000) to support the work across an anticipated two‑year timeline. Brady and Hailey (grant staff) told the board they were already working on budgets and narrative materials.

Board discussion and next steps

Commissioners asked about grant strings and eligibility; staff said the grant is regionally administered (DBPA region covering Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas) and is competitive, with no match specified. David said the county would present a ratification request at the April 1 meeting after submitting before the March 31 deadline.

Who spoke (from transcript)

David (Albany County Planning Office), Brady (county grants staff), Hailey (county staff assisting with the application).

Provenance and timing

Staff framed this as a discussion item because the application deadline precedes the board's next meeting. The board endorsed submission and requested a ratification item for its April 1 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Albany County Government - County Commissioners Regular Meeting - 03/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Albany County planning staff described a fast‑moving opportunity from the Mountains and Plains Environmental Justice grant hub to fund groundwater monitoring, community outreach and installation of monitoring wells; staff will submit an application and return to commissioners for ratification at the April 1 meeting.","taxTitle","Albany County, Wyoming","taxId",52001,"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},6123343,"Commissioners adopt updated land‑use enforcement procedures; notice recipients and timelines changed",223,1925000,2148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2690027-0d51862e1a82c2a4bf61cbb4032746a5&start=1925&end=2148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2690027-0d51862e1a82c2a4bf61cbb4032746a5/thumbnail_1925000.jpg","/articles/6123343/Albany-County/Wyoming/Commissioners-adopt-updated-landuse-enforcement-procedures-notice-recipients-and-timelines-changed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123343-67fc35a610de64956cf083cac2dd2ae1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161567&Signature=A6bBCb986SFFtCCIF-KSrP83Xx8avjVLoR9lac9I1JZ4bZqPhNm9-M5zSrkDrIM8Jc1bcvrDfCv1G~~njg8x95K307-AmpDNTmrkAzER~ZhLEf~76z256LTpP36u4OqwTFwK4KVqatrU0vlKUojnl6GKYzot3LXe2eJZgevrwUaOj052K9~VYkWuqRGqSLVZN5zs1xrIzkeh3rsbNiwyZbitPhe7T~mrPdpGaVJezlhVJV4K-ug--QpJ7jaUYvSGQklqI5vMB9~~oCu-UByUfxGzhHloyUrbTVhd-IfwnQZ1yjfiveWTPqzMnAQP-rYdYDCHquNuaMJoOZ7iJGYEmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved updated land‑use regulation enforcement procedures on March 18, replacing previously adopted enforcement guidance. County planning staff told the board the updates correct typographical errors and add the board as a recipient of notices of violation; staff also reported a change in the informal compliance timeline.

Why it matters

The new procedures change how the county will communicate about alleged land‑use violations and speed up initial resolution steps. Planning staff said the board will be added to the recipients when a notice of violation is sent, so commissioners will have direct awareness earlier in the enforcement sequence. Staff further said the previously informal 30‑day timeline for an initial response was shortened to 14 days.

What changed and what remains

- Recipients of notices: Planning staff will include the board among recipients of a notice of violation so commissioners can track enforcement activity.

- Timeline: The staff explained that informal notice time to respond was reduced from 30 days to 14 days to accelerate the process. (Transcript excerpt: \"previous procedure was to give an informal notice and give them 30 days, but we've cut that down to 14.\")

- Typographical and minor edits were identified and will be fixed prior to publication.

Board discussion

Staff said changes are intended to make enforcement clearer and quicker; commissioners thanked staff for the work and described the updated approach as \"a perfect example of why you need to do this work.\" One staff speaker said the change should be better \"for us and pretty much everybody because then we can just get moving on it.\"

Motion and outcome

A motion to approve the updated Albany County land use regulation enforcement procedures carried unanimously as recorded in the transcript.

Next steps

Staff will correct typographical errors and publish the updated procedures. The board may elect to play a more active role in enforcement decisions after receiving notice of violations.","The board approved updated Albany County land‑use regulation enforcement procedures, removing typos, adding the board as a notice recipient and shortening the informal compliance notice period from 30 to 14 days per staff explanation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6123348,"Commissioners approve Taylor conditional use permit after contested compliance questions",728,850000,1578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2690027-0d51862e1a82c2a4bf61cbb4032746a5&start=850&end=1578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2690027-0d51862e1a82c2a4bf61cbb4032746a5/thumbnail_850000.jpg","/articles/6123348/Albany-County/Wyoming/Commissioners-approve-Taylor-conditional-use-permit-after-contested-compliance-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123348-fa7b0beee277d799995fd5c51574b84f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161567&Signature=H0k9hERLZ1-16PPHAOYio6-NCBO0QU0p0DqENw8eq6PQY8EEIHADS47m4YEnhNnx-3954kqZrYvVYop1LpU~c0DI3VS-EjG1em3wVE3zqYtBctvRczh3r7SA0euHYkd2zj~k728wvsncvQqjrtBJHhROwkh5SAYjmfk314AIfpw7~nvOJDZGKfpveMdt~WQv2-VFvULPotFOeZnXt2SKwFFfM4mVQjoYcLjDfCzqAXYRItNg2bP0kvSHquDIldku-m-6pwVvw2PAwxIGSF1ugQZoQsMr6HnoaLrtMXcbmhMzoIhpRoNPtjqaSFimP78DSULIwmi4by3CWUH~jfShHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional‑use application for the Taylor property (C U‑01‑24) on March 18 after an extended hearing that focused on whether the applicant proceeded with construction before completing required land transfer and permitting steps.

Commissioner Jones led questioning about the sequence of events, telling the applicant: \"you did a foundation pour on land that had not been properly transferred to you at the time of the pour?\" The applicant, Taylor, acknowledged the pour and said he did not realize the full permitting process but promised to work with planning staff to satisfy outstanding requirements.

Why it matters

Commissioners said the case raised concerns about setting a precedent that would encourage others to begin construction before following statutory and county procedural steps. Commissioner Jones said granting the permit despite the deviation risked signaling that process compliance \"is unimportant.\" Several commissioners said they had spent additional staff time and legal review to ensure the issues could be resolved without requiring demolition.

Key points from the hearing

- Planning staff said communications with the Centennial Water and Sewer District were ongoing and that the applicant had moved toward compliance. David, representing the planning office, reported that \"everything is moving forward, and the applicant is trying to work with the water district to get that taken care of.\"

- Commissioner Jones repeatedly emphasized that the conditional use permit had not been an entitlement and warned that denial could require the house's removal. She said she would \"begrudgingly\" support the permit because the planning report indicated the outstanding issues had been addressed and the Centennial Water and Sewer District had accepted the applicant.

- Other commissioners expressed frustration that the applicant had not kept the commission informed after earlier assurances. One commissioner said: \"We say yes to you today. Process doesn't matter. People will just do what they're gonna do and ask for forgiveness... That's a very dangerous precedent.\"

- The applicant, Taylor, said several times that the lapse was a mistake, apologized and told the board he would not repeat the error: \"I will never make this mistake again. As far as keeping the board updated, I kept Dave updated all the time. I didn't I figured he was telling you folks. I'm sorry he wasn't.\"

Motion and outcome

A motion to approve the Taylor conditional use application was made, with the board incorporating the staff analysis, findings and supporting documents into the approval. The motion carried as recorded in the transcript.

Next steps and conditions

The approval incorporated the planning staff report and any conditions listed there; the board directed that the applicant continue to coordinate with planning staff and the Centennial Water and Sewer District to finalize remaining paperwork and compliance measures. Commissioners emphasized the expectation that future applicants follow the full, top‑down process before construction begins.

Who spoke (from transcript)

Commissioner Jones (Madam Chair), Commissioner Gosar, other commissioners who questioned the applicant, David (Planning Office staff), Mr. Taylor (applicant).","The board approved a conditional‑use application for Taylor (C U‑01‑24) following extended questioning about construction prior to completing required transfers and permits; commissioners warned the applicant about precedent and process adherence.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6123353,"Commissioners approve grants, contracts and routine actions; list of votes and motions",2244,146000,2390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2690027-0d51862e1a82c2a4bf61cbb4032746a5&start=146&end=2390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2690027-0d51862e1a82c2a4bf61cbb4032746a5/thumbnail_146000.jpg","/articles/6123353/Albany-County/Wyoming/Commissioners-approve-grants-contracts-and-routine-actions-list-of-votes-and-motions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123353-53a04157945eb9e5e352467cd98e76f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161567&Signature=iIvQqIA5qg7wzWRGZ-HZFhbznghlF4M-F5NJfPDmushm~zYep17p~x3S17mIpRjGA6Qq9Gx5WrQ372tAvN8pGSAvHbzAiOto-OTQq430FKNB~rMAGmRqxW5lYlhtr4knMIRjNSW81IfiKqB7ZALt7ofgFMfmFRnW58ylaUGrE4PQgs0bwd2QxfVhUvaVx3u8mVpeDlpz-gNLDy1Im8~xtHi1AmsVLhovq8R43gmsL7sXXnUdMdnwL8hZkvdIJFlYA~xM3hu~B05maXp5cmRiVModkONA~ibkRax3DeKGRcIRBnDQBkBRSUYI0bpjzkWOVCZVpnpZ61OlDA5KTnLctQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Albany County commissioners on March 18 approved multiple grant applications, contracts, regulatory publications and routine administrative measures, voting to advance mosquito-control and historic-preservation work, to renew software and mapping contracts, and to schedule regulatory hearings.

The actions below were taken by the Board of County Commissioners and reflect motions, seconds and roll-call outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript. Where the transcript did not record a named mover or roll-call tally, the motion and outcome are listed as recorded and described as “not specified” for missing details.

Votes at a glance

- Emergency Insect Management Program grant application (Wyoming Department of Agriculture): Motion to approve the 2025 grant application for mosquito control services and resources — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I move that we approve the 2025 grant application for the Wyoming Department of Agriculture for the Emergency Insect Management Program grant request. Second.\" — motion carries.)

- Request for proposals to complete National Register of Historic Places district nomination for the Lincoln Monument (Albany County Historic Preservation Board): Motion to approve RFP and direct clerk to advertise — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll move that we approve the request for the proposal to, complete, the national register of historic places, district nomination for the Lincoln Monument... and direct clerk to advertise.\" — motion carries.)

- Contract renewal with TerraGIS LTD for map server/ownership map: Motion to renew contract in the amount of $5,700 for 04/01/2025–03/30/2026 — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll move to approve, that, we renewed the contract with ARED GIS LTD for the map server system in the amount of $5,700.\" — motion carries.)

- Take from the table: Taylor conditional use application (C U‑01‑24): Motion to take the previously tabled application from the table — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I move we move, take from the table the tailored conditional use application C u Dash01Dash24.\" — motion carries.)

- Amended plat for portion of Lot 6, South Knoll Subdivision (boundary line adjustment): Motion to approve amended plat — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I move that we, print the approve the amended plat for portion of Lot 6 South Mill Subdivision.\" — motion carries.)

- Updated Albany County land use regulation enforcement procedures (replace prior procedures): Motion to approve updated enforcement procedures — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I move that we approve the updated Albany County land use regulation enforcement procedures, and that will replace all land use enforcement procedures previously adopted. Second.\" — motion carries.)

- Direct to publish amendments to Albany County design and construction standards for small wastewater facilities and schedule public hearing for May 6, 2025: Motion to publish and schedule hearing — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I move that we direct, to publish the design and construction standards for small water, wastewater facilities... and schedule the public hearing for May 6. Second.\" — motion carries.)

- Advanced Network Management quote (renewal of licensing/support): Motion to approve a $5,354.98 renewal from IT contracted services funds — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"Well, I move we approve the advanced network management quote as presented. Second.\" — motion carries.)

- 1% funding request: $5,000 to Albany County Alumni Association (Gem City Showdown jackpot show): Motion to approve 1% funding request for the June 2025 show — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I move that we approve the request for 1% funding amount of $5,000 for the, Gem City Showdown jackpot show in June 4. Second.\" — motion carries.)

- Amended viewers report and amended resolution 2025‑008 (vacation of portion of Pemango Road / Spielle Road right-of-way): Motion to approve amended viewers report and amend resolution — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"I move that, we approve the amended viewers report from Karen Bowden and amend resolution 20 25 0 dash 0 0 8... Second.\" — motion carries.)

- Resolution 2025‑009 appointing a special prosecutor (Carbon County Attorney's Office): Motion to approve the resolution to appoint a special prosecutor due to conflicts of interest in the county attorney's office — motion made and seconded; outcome: approved. (Transcript excerpt: \"Madam Chair, I hope we approve resolution 20 20 five-nine, resolution for the Inspector Prosecutor.\" — motion carries.)

Other routine approvals recorded on the agenda (payroll and vouchers, appointments to boards): motions were made, seconded and carried as recorded in the transcript.

Why this matters

This roundup aggregates the board's multiple approvals so residents and stakeholders can see outcomes without wading through the full meeting minutes. Several items authorize grant submissions, contract renewals and regulatory steps that enable county departments or community partners to begin work (for example, mosquito control efforts, a National Register nomination, and small wastewater regulatory updates). The board also approved updated enforcement procedures that shorten informal compliance timelines and add the board to notice recipients, which changes how land‑use code violations will be tracked and escalated.

What the votes do not do

Approving grant applications or publishing regulatory amendments does not guarantee funding or final rule adoption. For grant opportunities, staff noted some deadlines and application timelines that required immediate submission; for regulatory amendments the board directed publication and scheduled a public hearing. When the transcript did not record named movers or a full roll-call tally, this summary notes the motion and final outcome as recorded.","At their March 18 meeting, the Albany County Board of Commissioners approved a set of grant applications, contracts, regulations publications and routine administrative actions. This roundup lists each motion, mover/second when recorded, and the outcome for clarity and public record.","actionData","errors"]

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