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 7th day of July 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 Baker motioned, seconded by Commissioner Jolovich, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried. Commissioner Jolovich motioned, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve the June 16th 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 1,251.00 HSA ACCOUNT 393,693.97 PC TAX ACCOUNT 29,157.80 WY DEPT OF WORKFORCE SVCS 7,882.01 WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEM 66,517.43 911 Phones CENTURY LINK - SEATTLE 236.68 Ag. Ext. Travel Expenses PLATTE COUNTY EXTENSION 227.74 PLATTE COUNTY EXTENSION 90.00 Utilities BLACK HILLS ENERGY 43.78 Attorney Dues & Continuing Ed. MAREL BUNKER ROTH 525.00 WC&PAA 200.00 Children’s Trust Fund (Public Health) AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 92.42 Clerk of Court Court Costs BARNES LAW LLC 1,113.15 CONNOR E MADSEN 450.00 JOHNSON LAW GROUP LLC 888.00 KENNETH BROWN 624.00 PALEN LAW OFFICES LLP 1,876.00 STEINER, FOURNIER, ZOOK & CASE LLC 181.00 THORPE LAW OFFICE LLC 144.00 Supplies AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 219.42 Clerk Supplies AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 62.88 STATE OF WYOMING 15.61 STEIL SURVEYING SERVICES WHEATLAND 210.00 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 445.24 STEVE & PAT MITCHELL 1,500.00 Coroner Facility Rent GORMAN FUNERAL HOME 1,500.00 County Health Officer Grant STEVE P PEASLEY MD 800.00 County Road Fund (SCRF) HOFFMAN CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION INC 40,000.00 Courthouse Renovation INDOFF INCORPORATED 1,323.53 Detention Board of Prisoners CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING 618.59 SHAMROCK CO FOODS AURORA 11,000.00 Medical Care SOUTH STREET PHARMACY 519.73 WHEATLAND FAMILY DENTAL 125.00 New Equipment VISA- 3,317.90 Supplies AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 244.43 CHARM-TEX 434.10 GALLS LLC 240.50 LOU’S GLOVES 990.00 WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE 60.00 WYOMING SECRETARY OF STATE 60.00 Uniforms KINSCO 1,400.00 STITCHES & INK 386.75 Vehicle Repair VISA- 425.80 Election New Equipment ULINE 1,466.20 Supplies AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 292.18 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE 546.00 Emergency Mgt. Facility Rent PLATTE COUNTY 700.00 LEPC GUERNSEY GAZETTE 58.50 RECORD TIMES 58.50 Emergency Preparedness Grant VISA- 268.83 Facilities Building Maintenance AG HEATING & COOLING LLC 3,776.88 BOMGAARS SUPPLY 111.94 Capital Construction BLOEDORN LUMBER 594.80 Custodial IDEAL LINEN & UNIFORM 226.02 STREAKLESS WINDOW CLEANERS 390.00 Fuel WEX 293.28 Jail Maintenance AG HEATING & COOLING LLC 1,659.85 Supplies IDEAL/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTIONS 104.95 Utilities BLACK HILLS ENERGY 775.10 Vehicle Repair LARAMIE PEAK MOTORS 460.91 Fair Expenses FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA 769.20 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA 933.19 MOLLY KEIL 156.54 Printing RECORD TIMES 1,200.00 Inmate Trust Fund AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 811.10 PURCHASE POWER 100.00 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 4,402.00 VISA- 169.39 IT New Equipment WYOLOGIC INC 3,050.00 Software INDEPENDENT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC 20,000.00 WYOLOGIC INC 3,600.00 Leased Equipment CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC 2,339.89 Library Supplies HF GROUP 200.00 THE WANDERER ON GILCHRIST 186.00 Utilities BLACK HILLS ENERGY 62.87 FUSION CLOUD SERVICES LLC 611.20 Maternal & Child Health (SGF) AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 22.98 Health Officer STEVE P PEASLEY MD 365.00 New Equipment AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 930.69 Supplies AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 85.73 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 61.68 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 41.65 MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL 36.63 Vaccinations MEDICO-MART INC 10,863.20 R&S NORTHEAST LLC 394.09 Prevention Grant DOUBLE AM&H/CINEMA WEST 125.00 SYLVESTRI CUSTOMIZATION 4,245.00 Printing RECORD TIMES 1,344.39 Problem Gambling Prevention DOUBLE AM&H/CINEMA WEST 125.00 Publishing RECORD TIMES 65.58 R & B Fuel CREED FUELS LLC 23,548.00 Materials ALEXANDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 19,206.00 BOMGAARS SUPPLY 14.99 KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS 1,041.71 Supplies BOMGAARS SUPPLY 1,342.86 Utilities BLACK HILLS ENERGY 45.19 Vehicle Repair CHEYENNE KUBOTA 605.78 JAMES ANGLE 78.71 MHC KENWORTH - CHEYENNE 360.79 Recruiting VISA- 18.01 Sheriff Extradition VISA- 1,449.04 Supplies AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 286.01 VISA- 180.21 Training VISA- 359.10 Vehicle Repair BROWN CO 1,195.86 VISA- 415.93 Treasurer Supplies AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 41.98 STATE OF WYOMING 59.35 Unemployment DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT 832.88 WCF - FRC Services PHIL & JOYCE BENSON 850.00 Workforce Development STITCHES & INK 104.00 WYOLOGIC INC 1,550.00. Total: $693,761.80. Grant Application: Commissioner Baker motioned, seconded by Commissioner Jolovich, to approve a grant application for the Community Services Block Grant. The motion carried. Budget Amendment: Commissioner Jolovich motioned, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve Resolution #2026-10 Amending the Fiscal Year 26 Budget. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection on the county’s website or in the Office of the County Clerk. Public Hearing – Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 Budget: Chairman Shockley called a public hearing to order at 10:00 AM for the purpose of accepting public comment on the Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 (FY27) budgets for Platte County, Guernsey Rural Fire District and Y-O Ranch Improvement & Service District. No public comments were received on the Guernsey Rural Fire or Y-O Ranch Improvement & Service District budgets. Chairman Shockley opened the meeting to public comments on the County’s budget. Lucinda Houtchens asked for clarification on when the notice of the budget hearing was published and in which paper. Clerk Ervin said the notice was published on June 17th in the Platte County Record Times. Ms. Houtchens also asked how much of the budget residential property taxes contribute to the budget. Clerk Ervin said the exact percentage depends on what budget items are considered. For instance, if compared to the entire budget, the percentage is approximately 7%; if large federal grants and the Courthouse Phase II project are removed the percentage is 8%; and if all specific purpose funds like 911 and State County Road Fund are removed the percentage is 9%. No other public comment was received. Encroachment License: The Board reviewed, and approved, an encroachment license for Silvia Rutherford for a driveway improvement on North Dwyer Road. Roofing Quotes: Commissioner Baker motioned, seconded by Commissioner Jolovich, to approve Fischer Roofing & Restoration quotes for roof repairs at the Coleman Building and Library. The motion carried. Courthouse Renovation Phase II: Commissioner Baker motioned, seconded by Commissioner Jolovich, to approve the 3rd party testing proposal by JB Engineering for the Phase II Courthouse Renovation Project. The motion carried. Budget Adoption: Commissioner Jolovich motioned, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve Resolution #2026-11 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The motion carried. The full resolution is available for inspection on the county’s website or in the Office of the County Clerk. There being no further business for board consideration, the meeting adjourned at approximately 1:55 PM. 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, July 21, 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. 12132 published in the Platte County Record-Times July 22, 2026
