Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda including federal grants and accept FY2022 audit
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Summary
The board approved routine consent items and reappointments, authorized two federal grant agreements (EMPG and an inter‑operable communications grant), accepted the county's FY2022 audit, and approved vouchers including several large payments.
Lincoln County's Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda on Dec. 20 that included routine minutes and financial items, multiple board reappointments and two federal grant agreements, and accepted the county's FY2022 audit.
The meeting opened at 10:00 a.m. with Vice Chairman Harmon presiding; Commissioner Hansen moved to approve the consent agenda, and the motion was adopted. Reappointments approved included Brad Howard to the Star Valley Community Complex Board (term to Dec. 31, 2027), Teresa Frommel to the Lincoln County Building Corporation Board (term to Dec. 31, 2025) and Dale Clark to the Predator Management District board (term to Jan. 1, 2026).
The board authorized two Homeland Security grants. The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) for FY2022 carries a federal award of $71,284 and a matching local share of $71,284; the board authorized the Vice Chairman to sign the agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The county also approved an Inter‑Operable Communications grant from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for $27,808.54 with no local match and authorized signing.
County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield presented the November financial statement and the board approved vouchers and claims as part of the consent agenda. The voucher list included an internal transfer to Lincoln County Health Insurance of $1,018,128 and a revenue bond lease payment to U.S. Bank NA of $290,000, among other routine payments. The board accepted the FY2022 annual audit as presented by Andy Hernandez of Jones‑Simkins and directed staff to proceed with the final draft.
Commissioner Hansen moved to recess the meeting at 11:44 a.m.; regular session resumed at 1:01 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m.