Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda, renew six liquor licenses and authorize $508,225 SMART application
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At their Nov. 15 meeting, Lincoln County commissioners approved a consent agenda that included renewal of six retail liquor licenses, an amendment to a WYDOT lease, an MOU with the BLM on Greater Sage‑Grouse plan amendments, a Stewart Creek construction agreement, and authorization to finalize a $508,225 SMART grant application.
Lincoln County commissioners approved a package of routine and project motions during their Nov. 15 meeting, including renewal of six county retail liquor licenses and authorization to finalize a $508,225 SMART grant application.
Chairman King opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. and the board unanimously adopted the consent agenda after a motion from Commissioner Hansen approving minutes from Nov. 1–2, 2022, assessment-roll adjustments and vouchers. Commissioner Harmon moved to renew six retail liquor licenses — The Stag Bar (Nordic Inn LLC), Flying Saddle Resort (Ridge Creek Investment Co.), Ridge Rider Lounge (Boardwalk Development Group LLC), AJ’s North (Crystal Clear LLC), Etna Trading Company (Scoffield Enterprises, LLC) and B&G’s Outdoor Quikstop (B&G’s Outdoor Quikstop, LLC) — and the motion was adopted following a brief public hearing in which County Clerk April Brunski reported all applications had been reviewed and approved by the Liquor Division and all fees paid.
The board also adopted a motion to sign Amendment One to the lease agreement with the Wyoming Department of Transportation, which extends the term through Dec. 1, 2027; approved a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management related to Greater Sage‑Grouse plan amendments; and signed a construction agreement with Cambria and Max Miner for the Stewart Creek Property Project. Commissioners authorized the chairman to finalize the county’s SMART application for $508,225, with the motion carried by the board.
County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield used the meeting to express opposition to a state bill proposal that would allow property‑tax payments to be made monthly rather than annually; he said the change, as proposed, raised concerns about local revenue administration and separately warned that shortages at the Wyoming Energy Authority could jeopardize federal funding streams important to local programs. Greenfield also presented the county’s October 2022 financial statement.
Mary Crosby, grant coordinator, briefed the board on forthcoming grant opportunities and deadlines, including the SMART application (LiDAR‑based planning and remote road viewing), a RAISE grant kickoff scheduled for Dec. 5, an Industrial Infrastructure Master Plan RFP opening Dec. 6, and a grant due Dec. 6 for possible Afton Airport tower and Kemmerer Airport hangar rental space. Shar Perry, 4‑H youth educator and county coordinator, summarized 4‑H activity (60 members, 21 leaders) and recent awards. Sheriff Shane Johnson reported on the COPS grant application to fund deputy wages.
Dennis McCormack of McCormack Insurance presented details of a large claim on the county health plan and proposed the Surpass prescription drug program as a replacement pharmacy benefit manager under consideration by county staff.
The meeting recessed for lunch at 11:39 a.m., resumed at 1:00 p.m., and adjourned at 1:59 p.m. The minutes note any future amendments or corrections will be recorded in the next meeting’s minutes.