Cheyenne City Council appoints Jennifer Jo Barley Dunning to advisory council

The Cheyenne City Council convened on May 1, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including appointments, financial reports, and upcoming public hearings.

The meeting began with the appointment of Jennifer Jo Barley Dunning to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Council. After confirming that she had no outstanding debts to the city, a motion was made by Mr. Bridal and seconded by Dr. Emmons. The council unanimously approved the appointment.

Next, the council discussed the financial details related to a contract with Orion Environmental for asbestos abatement associated with railway projects. Purchasing Manager TJ Bartlebore provided an overview of the contract, stating that the total cost was $564,874. The latest payment of approximately $27,000 was the final installment, bringing the total spent against the contract to $544,874. Funding for this project came from an EDA grant, an ARPA grant, and the general fund.

Following the financial report, the council moved on to the revenue report, but no comments were made by the governing body or the audience regarding this item.

The meeting also included an announcement of a public hearing scheduled for May 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This hearing will take place in the city council chambers and via electronic conference. It pertains to a restaurant liquor license application filed by Fox and Friends Inc., doing business as Spice Zone Indian Restaurant, located at 600 West Nineteenth Street in Cheyenne.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for audience members to address the council under "other business," although no comments were made at that time. Overall, the council's discussions reflected a focus on community development and regulatory processes, with significant decisions made regarding appointments and upcoming public hearings.