The Albany County Commissioners met Oct. 21 and approved a series of contracts, procurement actions and administrative items. Key approvals included authorizing the clerk to advertise two new county retail liquor licenses after a population increase, awarding a grader purchase contract, and approving several agreements connected to the Albany County Court Supervised Treatment (drug court) program.

Liquor licenses: Kayla (county staff) told commissioners that the Wyoming Liquor Division notified the county that updated 2024 census figures increased Albany County’s population by “a little over 600,” which the division said entitles the county to two additional retail liquor licenses. Kayla reported that Albany County currently holds 10 retail licenses (all filled), one club license (Fox Run), one microbrewery permit, one winery permit and one restaurant liquor license (Old Corral). After discussion about demand and potential applicants, including comments from a local business owner identified as BJ, the board voted to advertise the two new county retail licenses, accept applications and schedule the required public hearing(s).

Drug court contracts and related agreements: The board took two actions related to the Albany County Court Supervised Treatment Program. Commissioners first removed from the table and then approved a contract with SCRAM Systems for electronic monitoring services for adult drug court participants; staff said the vendor agreed to limit potential rate increases to 5% during the contract term. The board also approved a first amendment to the contract with Foundations Counseling and Consulting of Wyoming LLC to allow allocation of staff hours and payment for staff participation in court and related team activities. Separately, the board approved a two‑year memorandum of understanding with the City of Laramie to allow drug court funds to pay for participant passes or memberships to the Laramie Recreation Center for prosocial activities.

Procurement and facilities: The board awarded a bid to Wyoming Machinery Company for the purchase and delivery of a 2025 Caterpillar 140 all‑wheel‑drive motor grader for $285,550 (including a 9‑year total machine warranty) and approved the related equipment purchase and trade‑in agreement. The board also approved a construction contract with Prairie Equipment LLC to remove a wall in the election building (substantial completion to be within one month of start with final completion by Dec. 31) and approved termination of a customer service agreement with Shred It. Commissioners approved the 2025 wellness contract with Wyoming Health Fairs to provide employee blood draws and vouchers for employees unable to attend the scheduled fair.

Land use and leases: The board approved an amended plat for Block 2, Lot 4 and Block 3, Lot 46, Bar E Estates, and approved a first amendment to special use lease SUDash1026 between the Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners and Albany County (the amendment required county signatures on the revised state version).

Administrative items: The board approved the consent agenda, payroll and vouchers for October 2025 and adjourned.

Votes at a glance (motions on record and outcomes):
- Motion to close public comment: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve consent agenda: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Motion to advertise two new retail county retail liquor licenses and accept applications; direct clerk to schedule public hearing(s): passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Take from the table: Contract between Albany County Court Supervised Treatment Program and SCRAM Systems for electronic monitoring services: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve contract with SCRAM Systems for electronic monitoring services with a negotiated 5% maximum increase during contract term: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve first amendment to contract with Foundations Counseling and Consulting of Wyoming LLC for treatment services (allowing staff hours and participation payment): passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve memorandum of understanding with the City of Laramie to provide financial assistance for Laramie Recreation Center passes for drug court participants (two‑year term): passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve 2025 wellness contract between Albany County and Wyoming Health Fairs: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve amended plat for Bar E Estates (Block 2, Lot 4; Block 3, Lot 46): passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve first amendment to Special Use Lease SUDash1026 with Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Award bid to Wyoming Machinery Company for a 2025 Caterpillar 140 grader in the amount of $285,550: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve equipment purchase and trade‑in agreement with Wyoming Machinery for the grader: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve termination of customer service agreement between Albany County and Shred It: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve construction contract between Albany County and Prairie Equipment LLC for removal of wall in Election Building (substantial completion timeline specified): passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Approve payroll and vouchers for October 2025: passed (Aye; motion carries).
- Motion to adjourn: passed (Aye; motion carries).

Several items were routine or had limited discussion on the record; the licensing action included the most extended discussion about applicants and market conditions for county retail liquor licenses.