Weston County approves $91,000 amendment with Wyoming Department of Health; commissioners seek clarity on 10% match

The Weston County Board of Commissioners approved Amendment 1 to a grant agreement with the Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division, covering $91,000, during a county meeting. Commissioners asked staff for clarification about language in the amendment that refers to a 10% item and one commissioner registered a dissenting vote.

Commissioners said the 10% reference appears to relate to travel and related costs rather than an obligation for the county to fund. "My understanding is they make up for the 10%, like, in what they do as far as work wise. It's not something that the county picks up nor will they come back and ask for the county to pick that up," said Commissioner 2, describing his understanding of the grant partner's match reporting. Commissioner 3 noted the county clerk's records and said the county has not historically been required to pay those amounts: "...we've got proof from our clerk that we've never had to pay anything."

Still, several commissioners asked to clarify paragraph 4 of the amendment and requested a breakdown of what the amendment lists as the 10% so the board can confirm whether any county liability exists. "That would help. That would be helpful. And I don't wanna slow anything down," said Commissioner 4, urging staff to request a specific list of items that comprise the 10% match.

A motion to approve the amendment (contract referenced in the meeting as 24247161) was moved and seconded and carried with majority support; one commissioner voted no. The minutes and staff discussion indicate the board approved the chair signing the contract and directed staff to follow up with the Wyoming Department of Health or the grant administrator to provide the requested clarification on paragraph 4 and the 10% itemization.

The amendment ties Weston County to the Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division, for grant activities under the referenced agreement. The transcript discussion focused on administrative clarification rather than on altering the grant's substantive scope. The board did not direct staff to withhold signature pending the clarification, and commissioners indicated they did not intend to delay the contract execution while seeking additional written detail.

The board did not reference specific state statutes or county ordinances during the discussion. The contract amount and the request for clarification on the 10% itemization are recorded in the session notes and will be reflected in the official minutes and the contract file.