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Greeley County approves 'Livestock Friendly County' designation despite opposition
Summary
Following a public hearing in which Planning & Zoning recommended approval 5–1, the Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the Livestock Friendly County designation; two residents voiced neutral and opposing views during the hearing and one commissioner voted against the designation.
The Greeley County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a Livestock Friendly County designation after a public hearing that considered Planning & Zoning recommendations and public comments. Planning & Zoning Administrator Franz Trumler reviewed local regulations and maps; the Planning & Zoning Commission had previously recommended approval by a 5–1 vote.
Steve Martin, executive director of AFAN, participated by telephone to answer technical questions about feedlot regulations and odor footprints. Planning & Zoning noted concerns, including reference to a 20,000 animal-unit limit and a typographical error in the odor footprint. During the public hearing Tom Kruml spoke neutrally and Kristy Barnes spoke in opposition, raising concerns including adherence to public-health precautions in the courthouse and urging a family-friendly approach to any designation.
After closing the hearing the board voted: Jordan Foltz and Joe Leslie voted yes; Michael Goldfish voted no. The board recorded the approval while noting the county may revisit the designation in the future.
The designation process followed a referral from the Planning & Zoning Commission and included the statutory public-notice process and a recorded roll-call vote.
