Comprehensive Summary of Platte County Commissioner Proceedings pursuant W.S. §18-3-516(a) – The Board of County Commissioners, Platte County, Wyoming, met on the 3rd day of March 2026 in the county seat of Wheatland. Those present for the meeting were Steve Shockley, Commission Chairman; Ian Jolovich, Commissioner; John “Jeb” Baker, Commissioner; and Malcolm Ervin, County Clerk. Chairman Shockley called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Commissioner Jolovich motioned, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried. Commissioner Baker motioned, seconded by Commissioner Jolovich, to approve the February 17th meeting minutes. The motion carried. Commissioner Baker motioned, seconded by Commissioner Jolovich, to approve the vouchers as presented. The motion carried. Vouchers Approved for Payment: PAYROLL GROSS, 367,320.66 HSA ACCOUNT, 1,202.04 PC TAX ACCOUNT, 27,145.45 WY DEPT OF WORKFORCE SVCS, 7,540.66 WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEM, 66,717.93 911 Phones CENTURY LINK - SEATTLE 233.73 CENTURY LINK - SEATTLE 570.69 Repair & Maint. CONVERGEONE INC 15,797.16 Ag. Ext. Travel Expenses PLATTE COUNTY EXTENSION 230.00 Utilities BLACK HILLS ENERGY 266.13 Assessor Supplies ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 75.36 Audit LEO RILEY & CO 16,000.00 Children’s Trust Fund AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 99.54 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 286.28 Children’s Trust Fund (Public Health) 307 PROPERTY 1,800.00 Clerk of Court Court Costs BARNES LAW LLC 690.33 PALEN LAW OFFICES LLP 2,172.00 Clerk Supplies STATE OF WYOMING 15.61 Coroner Facility Rent GORMAN FUNERAL HOME 1,500.00 County Health Officer Grant STEVE P PEASLEY MD 800.00 Detention Board of Prisoners FARMER BROTHERS CO 32.50 Supplies IDEAL/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTIONS 87.64 PRIMO BRANDS 87.44 Vehicle Repair BOB RUWART MOTORS 108.95 Dispatch Supplies PRIMO BRANDS 87.44 Election Printing RECORD TIMES 98.37 Repair & Maint. AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 56.88 Emergency Mgt. Facility Rent PLATTE COUNTY 700.00 Facilities Building Maintenance AIM HIGH EQUIPMENT 512.05 BOMGAARS SUPPLY 151.97 WESTERN STATES FIRE PROTECTION CO 727.50 WHEATLAND ACE HARDWARE 1,006.48 Capital Construction WHEATLAND ACE HARDWARE 263.98 Jail Maintenance WHEATLAND ACE HARDWARE 136.02 Utilities BLACK HILLS ENERGY 3,258.11 Fair Dues & Continuing Ed. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA 495.00 WYOMING ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS 150.00 Supplies FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA 150.00 Family Resource Center (FRC) BLUE RAVEN REALTY 550.00 CINDY DORMAN 500.00 PLATTE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 956.00 Geographic Information System (GIS) HEINTZ SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING LLC 1,136.00 IT Repair & Maint. WYOLOGIC INC 545.00 Technical Support WYOLOGIC INC 15,846.00 Leased Equipment CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC 2,325.89 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC 1,404.00 Library Postage PAMELA MERLINO 113.65 Utilities BLACK HILLS ENERGY 637.74 PH Health Officer STEVE P PEASLEY MD 365.00 Supplies BLACK HILLS ENERGY 41.23 CENTURY LINK - SEATTLE 68.40 Printing MIDWEST CONNECT 409.00 Printing & Publishing RECORD TIMES 415.34 Publishing RECORD TIMES 65.58 R & B Materials WHEATLAND ACE HARDWARE 142.13 Supplies BOMGAARS SUPPLY 33.23 WHEATLAND ACE HARDWARE 122.01 Utilities BLACK HILLS ENERGY 361.00 Vehicle Repair BOMGAARS SUPPLY 51.12 CASPER MFG INC DBA CMI-TECO 116.74 TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC 316.27 WHEATLAND ACE HARDWARE 238.52 Sheriff New Equipment ROCK SOLID SST 774.52 Supplies PRIMO BRANDS 87.44 Vehicle Repair BOB RUWART MOTORS 1,163.06 Treasurer Supplies STATE OF WYOMING 72.52. TOTAL: $547,431.29. Collections Before the Board: The Board reviewed the daily receipts of Treasurer Kristi Rietz from February 13 through February 27, 2026, which totaled $1,164,622.77. Depositories of Public Funds: Commissioner Jolovich motioned, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve Banner Capital Bank as depository of public funds. The motion carried. T-Y Basin Road: Superintendent Bookout spoke about T-Y Basin Road, which experiences significant drifting on a north-south section. Superintendent Bookout is proposing that the County re-route the road to reduce drifting issues. The Board agreed and advised Superintendent Bookout speak with the Office of State Lands & Investments, and Dean Anderson, to begin surveying the new proposed road alignment. Encroachment Licenses: The Board reviewed, and approved, encroachment licenses for Wheatland Rural Electric Association. Coleman Building: Commissioner Jolovich motioned, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve an HVAC proposal from Mister B’s Heating and Cooling. The motion carried. Maintenance Department: Commissioner Baker motioned, seconded by Commissioner Jolovich, to approve a repair work order from TKE. The motion carried. There being no further business for board consideration, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 AM. The full minutes will be available for inspection in the Office of the County Clerk or online at www.plattecountywyoming.com once they are approved by the Board. A regular meeting of the Board, which is open to the public, will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the County Courthouse, located 800 9th St., Wheatland, WY. Further County information, and public notices, can be obtained at www.plattecountywyoming.com or by calling the Clerk’s Office at (307) 322-2315.
Public Notice No. 12046 published in the Platte County Record-Times March 11, 2026
