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Commission approves $210,000 for fair digital board, adopts Resolution 21-26 and reviews administrative updates

Board of County Commissioners · June 16, 2026
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Summary

At the June 16 meeting commissioners amended the agenda for a Fair Board update, approved a $210,000 line item for a digital board, adopted Resolution 21-26 (Transfer of Funds), authorized no further action after an executive session on potential litigation, and heard transit and planning updates.

The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners on June 16 amended its agenda to accommodate a Fair Board presentation and approved a $210,000 line item for a digital board and installation in the Fair’s submitted budget.

Commissioner Dallas Laird moved to amend the agenda to permit Fair Board representatives Tom Jones and JoAnn True to speak; Commissioner Peter Nicolaysen seconded and the motion carried. After the presentation, Laird moved to approve the $210,000 line item for the digital board and installation; Commissioner Casey Coates seconded and the motion carried. The minutes state that, if approved and purchased promptly, the board would expect the digital board to be available for the September races.

Liz Becker, Casper Area Transit director, gave an annual recap; the minutes say a new contract will be provided to County Legal after the presentation and that the fee will remain the same. Development Director Sabrina Kemper and County Attorney Ashley Smith briefed the commission on requirements for a PUD industrial park; the commission indicated it has no interest in pursuing a PUD industrial park at this time.

County Attorney Ashley Smith provided a legal update and the board voted to enter an executive session for potential litigation; no action was taken following that session. In a public hearing, Clerk Tracy Good presented the report on Resolution 21-26 (Transfer of Funds). Hearing no public comment in favor or opposition, Chairman Jim Milne closed the hearing and Commissioner Casey Coates moved to approve Resolution 21-26; Commissioner Dallas Laird seconded and the motion carried.

The consent agenda was approved, public comments were received from several members of the public, and Chairman Milne adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m.