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WYDOT briefs county on six-year STIP; commission approves Oil Springs Gulch right-of-way permit
Summary
WYDOT staff reviewed the six-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and said water-approach issues near Frannie have been fixed. The commission approved a right-of-way permit for Oil Springs Gulch Road and discussed irrigation-crossing grant costs with the Lovell Irrigation District. Emergency Management reported plans to request EMPG funding release and possible active-shooter training.
WYDOT staff attended the commission's annual STIP briefing to explain the six-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and to accept public comment. Area Engineer P. Hallsten reported that the approach work near Frannie related to water issues has been fixed and that most road-swap work associated with the CRIP agreement on 16 1/2 is complete or nearly complete.
W. Bridges presented a right-of-way permit for Oil Springs Gulch Road. Commissioner Bruce Jolley moved to approve the permit as presented; the motion was seconded and carried. Commissioners asked for clearer information on what the county will be expected to provide and the associated concrete costs tied to irrigation-road crossings for the Lovell Irrigation District projects.
LaRae Dobbs, Emergency Management Coordinator, reported that emergency managers across the state plan to send a letter to Homeland Security Director K. Noem requesting release of EMPG and other preparedness grant funds; she said the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security expects the funds will be released and noted grant awards typically extend for 24 months. Dobbs also said active-shooter training for the courthouse is being considered and that SRO/SO staff could deliver the training; she will research needed changes related to CODE Red message types and report back.
Ending: Commissioners approved the right-of-way permit and requested staff continue follow-up with WYDOT and the irrigation district on costs and responsibilities; Emergency Management will pursue the funding-release request and report further as information develops.
