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Heather, a county staff member, gave the staff report and explained the petition and the viewer’s recommendation to vacate the portions adjacent to Mr. Lafferty’s property. She said the petition met the notice and filing requirements under Wyoming statutes and that the county had published notice in the newspaper and sent direct notices to affected property owners and lienholders. Heather said no claims for damages were received by the deadline.

Aaron Money, the project land surveyor, clarified that the request under the current petition was for the western 30 feet of Washakie Street adjacent to Lots 8 through 17 in Block 15 — the original 60‑foot right‑of‑way remains split and the petition sought the 30‑foot portion adjacent to the petitioner’s lots. Aaron confirmed that the requested vacated portions are not used as public thoroughfares at the locations in question.

There were no members of the public who registered opposition or spoke in opposition at the hearing. After staff comments and a clarification to correct the legal description to name Washakie Street in the resolution, Commissioner Nicholas moved to approve the resolution vacating the described parcels; Commissioner Coates seconded the motion. The chair called for the vote; the board voted in favor and the motion carried. The county attorney’s office will prepare a corrected resolution and legal description for the chairman’s signature.

The vacation was recorded by resolution; the commission did not receive damages or objections in writing prior to the statutory deadline and the viewers’ report recommended the vacation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Natrona County Board of County Commissioners - March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a public hearing with no opposition, the county commissioners approved a resolution vacating the western 30 feet of Washakie Street (adjacent to specified lots), portions of Fremont Street, Bucknam Avenue and an alley in the Westcrest subdivision, as recommended in the viewers' report.","taxTitle","Natrona, Wyoming","taxId",3790,"location","Wyoming","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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6123371,"HR steering committee asks commissioners to approve RFP for independent wage study",1052,3500000,4552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2689967-5af2abdc2187a8c4a266301f37b355e5&start=3500&end=4552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2689967-5af2abdc2187a8c4a266301f37b355e5/thumbnail_3500000.jpg","/articles/6123371/Wyoming/HR-steering-committee-asks-commissioners-to-approve-RFP-for-independent-wage-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123371-3c9196dd9e4d54f13bc68e16344f24fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155793&Signature=EKy46nHivBctQWH-~X50uhSNLnzPOEtGERpTYzZxSLEP~kw3fi9Cj9kYFyqcFE4hMQwhH26tEea6OidBgO76JtBgxQ3in8wtFClV0xHiR~uVxV4Uwgt9pG47SGPlLt9M5~t3GKO3PC4ei-qI4xalzzAli6j6zLn2Oy2RQVKzLCntPxXLxLZ4JC5otR7ZkVShxAfro~2FofXttQLWwpZP4FO6iK54Ja9rOqv7yJKnzkrwZOViMoIqOrlN0IBE4JfOonCVdCpbepdbnmTlbWwwTUxLtW2qTCYzzFrc5k4m0HaBxDQsh-CWiQJqH9sHjJQDzVYHSw0Zcw-1Ki9a93u6BA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Natrona County’s HR steering committee told commissioners the county’s last comprehensive wage study was in February 2007 and that earlier surveys showed the county was not competitive for a substantial portion of jobs. The committee told the board it has spent months updating job descriptions and asked permission to issue an RFP seeking an independent third‑party wage study to benchmark pay, ensure pay equity and inform future budget and retention work.

The presenters said an outside vendor would bring validated, unbiased market comparisons and expertise in compensation and classification. Committee members and commissioners discussed previous costs for outside studies: one commissioner recalled a past project that cost in the low‑to‑mid six figures; another noted Campbell County’s recent two‑year project cost about $150,000. The presenters said they had already compiled updated job descriptions from departments and that issuing an RFP now would produce cost estimates in time for next year’s budget process.

Several commissioners expressed support for an independent study while noting timing and budget implications. Commissioners asked that the HR steering committee continue refining job descriptions and provide sample job descriptions and a proposed budget range for the study so the board can consider funding as part of next fiscal year planning. The committee requested the RFP authorization be started now so procurement timelines align with budget development; staff said an RFP would not necessarily require an immediate appropriation but would give the county time to evaluate proposals and include a requested amount in next year’s budget.

No formal appropriation was made at the meeting; commissioners generally indicated support for proceeding to an RFP and asked staff to return with budget estimates once proposals come in.","Natrona County’s HR steering committee asked the commission for permission to issue an RFP for an independent compensation study to update job descriptions and benchmark salaries; committee members said internal updates to job descriptions are nearly complete and an outside study will validate pay equity and retention priorities.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6123376,"County seeks letters of support for $4 million Alcova water and sewer replacement earmark",683,2075000,2758000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2689967-5af2abdc2187a8c4a266301f37b355e5&start=2075&end=2758","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2689967-5af2abdc2187a8c4a266301f37b355e5/thumbnail_2075000.jpg","/articles/6123376/Wyoming/County-seeks-letters-of-support-for-4-million-Alcova-water-and-sewer-replacement-earmark","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123376-559d547c29160b67e3ffe1598795273f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155793&Signature=DRSe~pO~YSsFuwgfuZxsASbd8cdpeVDiVGgJFqALJEeHeNTuEN1HAbI11B99p7eqawSXEIv~Pm-w-GOVU58y5KHNMM36k~RcWo8zVSWF~zkVvRr8bdIutto0JudXZJiTLLHCmk96Y~EpP~Rq-R78-g-bIjoDE~uDU6zDrLkQA-ShkXkI1pBihM~gNbojlgCNh~N2REFTo0OTYmpZ6aalaifN7Lbn5~9f0x4GYGfnO8gtwOFqCUsTqoYxmqBsxo0L~Vo0W75HE0ERUwDsA~oB1myGYRnatZ6dEPYzSgiRYOusfeMdHusCIhmCpeDogtglVqskwT1wjY3fnFG8jd46gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told the board that engineers under contract (WWC) prepared design and construction drawings for a replacement potable water, sanitary sewer and stormwater system at Alcova trailer park, campgrounds and marinas. The engineer’s estimate for a full replacement project, including overlay of asphalt, is “just over $4,000,000,” staff said.

Staff said the existing system is 50 to 70 years old in places and is continually repaired; the plan presented to commissioners calls for abandoning the old system and installing a new system. Staff said the county’s restricted sewer fund is small — roughly $200,000 was mentioned — and cannot cover the estimated construction cost.

A congressional earmark opportunity arose and staff completed a DEQ application and provided the engineer’s estimate to the congressional office. Staff requested letters of support from end users of the system — including the Alcova Trailer Park association, Casper Boat Club, Alcova Marina and Casper Waterski Club — and asked the commission whether it would provide a letter of support to strengthen the earmark submission.

Commissioners discussed the likely scenario that an earmark award could be a fraction of the need. Commissioner Coates noted an example where a request for $4.4 million produced an award of $700,000; staff said that amount would not be sufficient to complete the full replacement and likely would force the county to decline the award rather than accept partial funding that cannot be practically phased in given tie‑in and seasonality constraints. Staff explained the existing subsurface utilities run under trailer pads and are difficult to access, and that phasing the work may not be acceptable to regulators.

Multiple commissioners said they were comfortable with a county letter of support. Commissioner Milne and others noted the letter would not commit the commission to funding, but would document local support while staff pursues funding options. Staff said letters from affected user groups were being collected and that a commission signature on a support letter would be provided to the congressional office.

Staff also noted that lot permits for the lake area are renewed every five years and that a new permit and rent escalator are expected to be issued May 1, 2026, which could affect lot rents and assessments if County funding were needed. No binding funding commitment or final award was recorded in the meeting; the transcript shows staff pursuing letters and preparing a response and materials for the congressional office.","County staff said engineers have designed a full replacement of the antiquated Alcova trailer park water and sewer system costing slightly more than $4 million and asked the commission for a letter of support to accompany a congressional earmark application.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6123380,"Commissioners discuss lower‑cost picnic pavilion kits for Bear Trap; parks to refine plan",1098,810000,1908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2689967-5af2abdc2187a8c4a266301f37b355e5&start=810&end=1908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2689967-5af2abdc2187a8c4a266301f37b355e5/thumbnail_810000.jpg","/articles/6123380/Wyoming/Commissioners-discuss-lowercost-picnic-pavilion-kits-for-Bear-Trap-parks-to-refine-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123380-94639bf960c41704124be6f56d05ea2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155793&Signature=LDdirQBvznhbazMHwPQ9WHEdcLuQjNzcsBU9ovkZ541BxvaxektauYIpK1waeZjGhJsGpsloU4KXfdRGz4JXB-8wnid1~-pO-Pyim6~evsgrPqq2S8e630x0hfoH0e8lBgtZXjcjcCYnmcoxDeEFBmanHsY54KKKCiXGmzseGnVqvCmEXqUTscZYvr5WLtSSfJZV-eydBV85iJAChcVgRyXBFQoqRNLHgRM-WleWs0Hf6vPbP317zbC33Cj6osT-2rhz4jVals~G55m9~JPmJEnP0lKVH2bTkE0VaNi1FnfR1FVb7AEgVv9GtdVuHjRP42ZvQMR8QSotPRjgACGspA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garrett, a county staff member, presented a package for 24‑by‑36 post‑frame picnic shelters for the county’s Bear Trap recreation area and recommended a kit approach to reduce costs compared with engineered steel structures. Garrett said the package price for each shelter (materials only, not including the concrete pad or dirt work) is approximately $14,925.

Michael, a county staff member overseeing parks work, reviewed alternate kit and concrete estimates. He told commissioners that a 30‑by‑30 metal kit reviewed for a city park was priced at about $46,000 before engineering to meet the county’s 100‑pound snow‑load and 105‑mph wind‑load specifications. Michael said an engineered 6‑inch slab quote he saw ran about $23,000 for one location that required geotechnical work; local contractors quoted concrete pads of roughly $3 to $11 per square foot for a 4‑inch pad.

Commissioners and staff discussed whether monolithic pad construction is appropriate; staff said properly tied and thickened monolithic pads have performed well and can reduce costs. Commissioners emphasized the need for geotechnical review at each shelter site because soils vary across the mountain and poor compaction could reduce pad service life. Staff noted ADA access requirements for one accessible shelter and said the county will evaluate parking and surface options that meet ADA obligations.

Commissioners asked about vandalism mitigation and durability. Garrett and Michael said uprights can be wrapped with metal or composite cladding to deter cutting and vandalism and that replacing a damaged post on a monolithic pad can be a cost‑efficient repair.

Commissioners discussed how to fund the project and which body should lead procurement. Several commissioners suggested the Bear Trap shelters are more properly a parks board project and recommended that the parks board coordinate procurement and budgeting; Michael said he will prepare a memo for budgeting and suggested the project be included in the parks department budget for the next fiscal year and possibly constructed as soon as fall 2025 if funding and procurement timelines align.

Commissioners also asked for public input; Michael and commissioners agreed to include example kit elevations, cost breakdowns and the memo in the parks board packet so the parks board or the public can recommend whether additional outreach is needed. No contract awards or final procurement decisions were recorded in the meeting minutes.","Staff presented a package of post‑frame picnic shelters for Bear Trap recreation area and commissioners discussed cost, geotechnical needs, ADA access, vandal mitigation and whether the parks board or county should lead funding and procurement.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6123385,"Natrona County staff proposes RFP for third‑party building condition assessments",659,150000,809000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2689967-5af2abdc2187a8c4a266301f37b355e5&start=150&end=809","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2689967-5af2abdc2187a8c4a266301f37b355e5/thumbnail_150000.jpg","/articles/6123385/Wyoming/Natrona-County-staff-proposes-RFP-for-thirdparty-building-condition-assessments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123385-de7009c24f9526915a3cfb7c270a8c10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155793&Signature=ES884aWORKl-36zyXMFrdXYVAsoJJyv6PmoYWkcvecs4Dp-uLt5uMLL8S-gyO5PTaaciV4fudvlbb6sNvKsPKOpmBWsG4a25nl25runSiJwBKiiciXjjoCyto3vaQC4ZRVjYobhkCeJnX4T6gTGE5wehXhuXMaeYAwTAXaTJgM5G4pBNpUy3UdLzCRcLHQ-D5CC94Ei4BxzwnKnuqy9Zw6Q4kJxBjK9YYVJMBR4Kw7e6iADY6dcQEpELN8yJ5ufesYZLxgrz4AiVmCgwEN7PXjBkQjMCpSL-77LFJdb25Sz9zFiviMwp47-b6D6ry4j59Ro7olhs6n8f9CWFAVk7VQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garrett, a county staff member, asked the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners on the record to issue a request for proposals for a third‑party buildings condition report covering five county buildings. Garrett said the study would identify structural weaknesses, safety hazards, code violations and help prioritize a five‑ to 10‑year maintenance and capital plan. “The plan will help identify structural weaknesses, safety hazard hazards, and code violations,” Garrett told the commission.

The staff presentation said the RFP would focus on structural systems, mechanical systems (HVAC and major plumbing), elevators, roofing and building envelope, fire and life‑safety systems, and interior and exterior finishes. Garrett specifically cited recent problems with an elevator: staff reported that two county employees from the public defender’s office were briefly stuck on an elevator last week, underscoring the need for a timeline for potential elevator upgrades.

Commissioners asked staff to attach work they have already done to the RFP so bidders understand which items have been inspected or upgraded. Commissioner Mercolais suggested attaching a recent valuation and other background documents so proposers do not duplicate inspections of systems the county has already repaired. Garrett agreed that attaching the valuation would reduce redundant site work.

Commissioners pressed for specificity in the RFP scope so proposals do not produce only a generalized overview. Several asked that the RFP require bidders to separate immediate critical safety concerns from long‑range replacement needs, and to provide a prioritized grading schedule. Commissioner Nicholson urged that the RFP clarify which equipment or systems bidders should exclude because the county has already upgraded them.

No vote was recorded on a formal motion in the transcript. Commissioners and staff discussed timing and next steps: staff said they can attach the existing valuation and refine the RFP language to request prioritized, itemized findings. Commissioners expressed support for moving ahead quickly so the county can plan budget items over coming years rather than react to failures.

The discussion concluded with staff directed to prepare an RFP that includes the county’s existing building valuation and to return with proposed timelines for procurement and the work scope so commissioners can finalize budget planning.

The commissioners and staff discussion is ongoing; no final contract or vendor selection was recorded in the meeting minutes.","County staff asked commissioners to approve issuing a request for proposals for third‑party condition assessments of county buildings so officials can prioritize maintenance, budgeting and safety upgrades.","actionData","errors"]

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