Public Notice
Notice of Sale of Abandoned Vehicle In regard to the white Tandem Axle Trailer, no make, no VIN. The vehicle was abandoned on or about October 2015..
That Patrick Hogle has applied for a title from the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, Kemmerer, Wyoming. Last owner on record is: Unknown. An auction/sale will be held NONE. A minimum bid of —NA— is being required to cover the cost of expenses for removal, storage, custody, preservation, sale of vehicle, repairs and servicing.
PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 2026
Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of South Lincoln County Fire Protection District will be accepting applications for four board members to be held in the upcoming General election on November 3,2026.
Any qualified elector residing within the boundaries of the South Lincoln Fire District wishing to tile must complete an application between August 12, 2026, and August 28,2026. No application will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2026.
Applications can be picked up and must be returned to the office of (CAS / Pro Tax Services) D31my Griff at 71 US Hwy.30.
PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD OF LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2025/2026 BUDGET AMENDMENT
The Commissioners will hold a public hearing on August 25th, 2026, at 1:00 pm. for the purpose of amending the Lincoln County 2025/2026 Budget. The amendment is needed for an interfund transfer from the Debt Service Fund Account (Fund 83) to the Capital Expenditures Department (Fund 10) for expenses for the Justice Center Courtroom Expansion in the amount of $2,371,352.25. The hearing will take place in the Commissioner’s Boardroom located at 925 Sage Avenue, Kemmerer, WY and via video at the Afton EOC Room, 421 Jefferson Street, Afton, WY. All interested persons may appear at said hearing and be heard.
Dated this 12th day of August, 2026.
By April Brunski, Lincoln County Clerk
Publish August 13, 2026.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS - BOARD OF LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
July 7, 2026
Chairman Kent Connelly called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Others in attendance included the following: Commissioners Teri Bowers and Melvin Shumway; County Clerk, April Brunski; Deputy Attorney, Austin Dunlap; Chief of Staff, Stephen Allen and Executive Assistant, Corey Roberts.
The pledge of allegiance was recited, and the invocation was given by Commissioner Shumway.
Motion #1: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve the consent agenda, minutes from June 16, 2026, orders for reduction/addition to the assessment roll, approval of the vouchers and amend motion from June 16, 2026, to approve the minutes to be June 2-3, 2026 rather than May 19, 2026. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief of Staff, Stephen Allen, presented years of service award for the following: Dylan Lytle – 5 years (Sheriff’s Office); Joey Antilla - 25 years (Treasurer’s Office); Kathy Heiss – 25 years (Assessor’s Office). He updated on the following events he recently participated in: SIRQ Weekly Meeting; P&Z Zoning Commission Meeting; Salt River and Grover Forest Tours; Wyoming State Forester Chamber Luncheon in Afton; NaCo Energy Peer Conference in Morris, IL; Star Valley Conservation District Meeting; District Court walk through with SIRQ. He also updated on ongoing projects: SIRQ – 7/17 is the ribbon cutting; DEQ Storm Water Inspection; Industrial Siting – no new applications, Terra Power (pending completion 2031),Project West (2027), Pacific Soda (2026), Dry Piney Helium (2026), Lincoln Star (2027); SLIB – Osmond Improvement District (meters) and Mid Valley Fire (fire truck) June 18th ;NEPA – Rock Springs RMP in Amendment Process, FS Revision – monthly virtual calls (Rock Springs RMP Amendments – one more cooperator meeting prior to opening to the public for comment; Department of the Interior reopens Regulatory Reform Comment period; Forest Service Wild and Scenic list for public review by end of 2026); 250 Semi Quincentennial – presentations of coin sets went well. Cokeville and Star Valley Ranch have ordered their complete sets. Commissioner Shumway acknowledged Bob King and his committee for the great work for the Semi Quincentennial.
Motion #2: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve a Resolution for the County to submit an application for funding through the TAP administered through the TAP administered by WYDOT for the Mid Valley and Lower Valley Transportation Alternative Plan for an amount of $300,000 to include $28,530 match from the County Road Fund and $271,470 of Federal Funds and authorizing the Chair to sign the Application, Lobbying Certificate, Consultant Services Policy, and the Title V!/EEO Coordinator form appointing Amy Butler as the coordinator. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion #3: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve a Resolution for the County to submit an application for funding through the TAP administered by WYDOT for the 2027 CMAQ Dust Suppression Project for an amount of $330,900 to include a $66,180 match form the County Road Fund and $264,720 of Federal Funds and authorizing the Chair to sign the Application, Lobbying Certificate, Title VI Assurances Form; and Title V!/EEO Coordinator form appointing Amy Butler as the Coordinator. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion #4: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve Cambry Harmon of Cokeville as a Commissioner Renewal Scholarship Recipient. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
Kelly Hoffman, Fire Marshall, addressed the Commission regarding potential open burn fire restrictions. He commented we are not quite there yet for the restrictions but will most likely reach the critical burn stage soon. He addressed questions he receives regarding fireworks. State statute doesn’t allow him to ban them; it would have to be referendum to the voters. He recommends waiting to implement the open fire restrictions throughout the County sometime between now and their July 21st meeting.
Motion #5: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve a Resolution to implement Stage One Fire
Restrictions throughout Lincoln County beginning at 12:01 am on July 14, 2026. Seconded by
Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion #6: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve Kelly Blue as a part-time magistrate for the Circuit
Court in Lincoln County. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion #7: Commissioner Shumway moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the electronic documents for the Federal Aviation Administration AIP and AIG grants for the benefit of the Afton Airport in repair of their AWOS. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion #8: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve a 24-Hour Alcoholic Beverage Permit for the Pine
Creek Summer Concert on July 18, 2026. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion 9: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve entering into a Cooperating Agency Status with the BLM for the Sagebrush Focal Area Withdrawal and appointing the Chief of Staff as the Point of Contact, Commissioner Shumway as Alternate, and the Chairman as the Authorizing Official. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Connelly commented on the progress of the Antelope Corridor Project.
Commissioner Bowers commented the Fairboard meeting was changed and she wasn’t notified.
Commissioner Shumway updated on the IDAWY Landfill.
Trevor Merritt and Mike Hunsaker, Star Valley Health (via video Afton EOC), discussed the ongoing
EMS situation. They have met with each of the towns to discuss the losses of EMS and will be providing financial statements for the last 5 years to each of them and will include the County as well. They areasking the municipalities to participate in finding solutions to sutain EMS Services; the nextcollaborative meeting is on July 30th. They have received the application for the rural healthtransformation dollars. This is a temporary stop gap to help to continue to provide the EMS Servicesbut is not long term and is not guaranteed. EMS is an essential service but is not recognized that wayby the State. Partnerships will be required by everyone involved; the losses can’t continue to be sustained by Star Valley Heath.
Meeting recessed for lunch at 11:01 am. Regular session resumed at 1:14pm.
Andy Hernandez, Jones Simkins, gave an overview of the County audit process. There is auditobjectives that they must subscribe to and to plan their audit around. The primary objective is not tofind fraud but to present the financials in accordance with government auditing standards and showthey adhere to those standards. They have never found any fraud while auditing the County. Heexplained that governments typically run on a cash/budget basis and at the end of the year haveto get to an accrual basis and that is what the auditor adjusting entries are for. There areseveral opinions that must been given: aggregated component units, each major fund, and the government wide, which has different testing levels that are used to determine adjusting entries. Theauditors are engaged to draft the financials, and management is responsible for approval. The GATSBY has oversight of governmental auditing standards and expect perfection. Getting the financials from a cash basis to an accrual basis requires adjustments and are a material weakness. The County has very few adjustments and are based on the long-term liabilities (WY Retirement). He explained that the component units (Fairboard, Weed and Pest and Library) must come into the audit because of the budget approval process by the Commissioners. The County and component units do a great job at internal controls. There are no findings for internal controls, the reconciliation findings are due to long term tracking of retirement, investment, etc. Everything must be looked at through a cost benefit lens. The standards expect perfection and to get to that, a financial expert would need to be hired to make the adjustments before the audit which typically isn’t cost effective. The finding of the budgets was not prepared for all funds of the County will be removed. The amounts for the Landfill and Debt Service Funds are budgeted for, but when he was importing them in, they were being lumped into the general fund; they will break those out next time. The other findings will only go away if the County has a financial expert or consultant in place to make long-term adjusting entries prior to the audit. Andy answered questions from Treasurer Greenfield regarding funding depreciation accounts. Andy explained the new fixed asset program the County has in place is on track and commented the pension liability is the most complicated entry. He answered further questions from the Treasurer regarding component units. The Treasurer pointed out the County has no control over the component units, doesn’t handle their accounting yet the County is held liable for them in the audit findings.
Motion #10: Commissioner Shumway moved to go into executive session to discuss litigation at 2:06 pm. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously. Regular session resumed at 2:19pm.
The meeting adjourned at 2:19 pm.
Vouchers approved:
Claimant/Department Amount
County Payroll $ 621,245.92
Aflac; Employee Contributions $ 995.15
Bank of Star Valley; Employee/Employer Contributions $ 29,199.79
Bank of Star Valley; FICA/Medicare/Federal Tax $ 179,259.97
Group Life Ins NCPERS; Employee Contributions $ 384.00
HSA Bank; Employee/Employer Contributions $ 4,743.31
Lifetime Fitness; Employee Contributions $ 148.50
Lincoln Financial; Employee Insurance $ 3,830.21
Orchard Trust; Employee Contributions $ 16,704.00
Texas Child Support; Payroll garnishment $ 623.00
Wy.Child Support; Payroll garnishment $ 52.34
Wy.Dept.of Workforce Services; workers comp. $ 10,807.62
Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust; Insurance
contributions $ 13,663.20
Wy.Retirement; Employee Cont./Cty.Match $ 149,599.33
Ace Hardware; County Offices, parts $ 1,414.83
Afton Point S; Sheriff, vehicle maintenance $ 314.87
Alarmlogix; Maintenance, alarm inspections TP & SVCC $ 100.00
Allotech; Maintenance, District Court lettering $ 3,205.00
Allwest Communications; County Offices, internet $ 3,907.64
Amazon Capital Services; County Offices, supplies $ 11,020.30
AmeriGas; Maintenance, propane $ 275.28
Applied Concepts; Sheriff, antenna cables $ 612.00
AT&T Mobility; Sheriff, phone $ 2,954.65
Austin Dunlap; Attorney, special prosecution -
planning items $ 5,280.00
Auto Inn Repair; S. R&B, parts $ 193.80
BCN Telecom Inc TBS; LCEMA, 911 communications $ 24.31
Blue 360 Media; District Court, Wyoming Criminal
& Traffic Law $ 106.95
Bob Barker; Sheriff, supplies $ 380.30
Bomgaars; County Offices, supplies & parts $ 1,550.01
Brady Industries; Maintenance, supplies $ 4,544.63
Braili McCoy; Public Health, opioid conference $ 74.75
Brittany Ritter; Prevention ATODS, travel reimbursement $ 1,365.50
Broulim Supermarkets, LLC; Prevention ATODS, Narcan $ 959.84
Cannon Sales Inc; Maintenance, corner guards $ 812.00
CenturyLink; County Offices, internet & phone $ 831.75
Certified Laboratories; N. R&B, supplies & fuel additive $ 2,685.20
Charm-Tex; Sheriff, supplies $ 977.40
Chemsearch; Maintenance, contract $ 330.88
City of Kemmerer; County Offices, building inspections
& garbage service $ 1,455.00
CLIMB Wyoming; Commission, 4.26-6.26
3RD QTR EXPENDITURE $ 12,047.15
Conrad & Bischoff; N. R&B, fuel & oil $ 16,481.98
Dalton Stoddard; Public Health, training reimbursements $ 199.99
Debbie Larson; Assessor, mileage reimbursements $ 626.02
Deborah Peavler; Extension, mileage, cell reimbursement $ 468.85
Dell Marketing L.P.; GIS/IT, software maintenance $ 2,686.21
Diamond 2 Plumbing; Maintenance, SVCC maintenance $ 3,423.00
DJ’s Glass; County Offices, glass replacement $ 609.28
Dooley Enterprises; Sheriff, ammo $ 1,369.68
Eagle Uniform & Supply; Maintenance, laundry $ 192.79
Emily Isaacson; Prevention ATODS, supplies $ 1,070.39
Envirotech; Engineering, dustgard $ 197,711.85
Fall River Propane; Maintenance, propane $ 2,225.36
FleetPride; S. R&B, parts $ 311.97
Force America Distributing, Inc; N. R&B, parts $ 1,072.98
Forever Pets; Sheriff, evidence destruction $ 234.00
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC; Public Health, vaccines $ 1,516.86
Gravel Road Garage; Sheriff, vehicle maintenance $ 161.66
Gunter’s Service; County Offices, fuel & service $ 13,245.35
Hags with Rags, LLC; Maintenance, contract cleaning $ 5,510.00
Hastings Ace Hardwsare; Maintenance, supplies $ 270.95
HDR; Treasurer, RAISE grant $ 14,948.21
Idaho Communications; Sheriff, radios & vehicle setup $ 18,555.82
IDI; LCEMA, IDI $ 76.00
iWorQ; Engineering, yearly software management $ 9,000.00
J Solutions; Maintenance, porta potty rental $ 1,000.00
Jill Hubbard; Extension, reimbursements $ 60.59
Jodie King; Sheriff, meal reimbursement $ 82.90
KDJPB; Maintenance, water bill $ 3,464.87
Kelly Blue; Attorney, training reimbursement $ 479.44
Kelly Hoffman; Fire Warden, rural firefighter dues 2026 $ 500.00
Kemmerer Gazette; Commission, publication minutes $ 213.00
Kennon Tubbs; Sheriff, inmate medical $ 3,900.00
Laurus Systems, Inc; Maintenance, x-ray scanner $ 34,830.00
Lincoln County; Commission, county overmatch
on WYDOT grant projects $ 205,897.09
Lincoln County Public Health; N. Lincoln County
WIC, services $ 20.00
Lincoln County Sheriff; Sheriff, check order reimbursement $ 133.41
Lower Valley Energy; Maintenance, gas & electric bill $ 5,313.70
Matthew Bender & Co., Inc.; District Court, WYO court
rules $ 1,347.72
Maverick Networks, Inc; IT/GIS, MiVoice Bus Licenses $ 613.14
McKesson; County Offices, medical supplies &
inmate meds $ 4,138.03
Meadow Canyon Ready Mix; S. R&B, chips $ 7,111.16
Med Tech Resource; Sheriff, gloves $ 430.63
Merck Sharp & Dohme; Public Health, vaccine $ 3,193.06
Meryk Mercedes McArthur; Prevention ATODS,
strengthening families $ 1,487.50
Mountain Valley Maintenance, supplies $ 201.75
Mountain West Truck Center; N. R&B, parts $ 155.44
Napa/Dyna Parts, LLC; N. R&B, parts $ 1,675.65
Nolan Heiner; Sheriff, vinyl $ 760.00
Norco; S Road & Bridge, parts $ 143.70
Office Products; County Offices, supplies $ 190.12
Outlaw Industrial; Maintenance, contract cleaning $ 6,190.75
Performance Overhead Doors; Maintenance, overhead door PM $ 1,014.00
Pfizer Inc; Public Health, vaccines $ 3,150.49
Pine Creek Ski Resort; Commission, budgeted funding $ 40,000.00
PM Square LLC; Assessor, SPSS software $ 1,133.10
Print star; County Offices, supplies $ 675.18
Purcell Tire; Sheriff, tires $ 1,563.84
Quadient Finance USA; County Offices, postage $ 2,632.57
Quill LLC; District Court, supplies $ 36.54
Rapid SOS, Inc; LCEMA, text to 911 $ 4,946.30
REIC Rentals; S. R&B, roller rental $ 6,978.64
Rocky Mountain Power; Maintenance, electric bill $ 8,166.96
Salt River Senior Center; Commission, emergency
funding $ 5,000.00
Sanderson Law Office; Sheriff, drug court $ 200.00
Sanofi Pasteur; Public Health, vaccines $ 4,058.85
Shar Perry; Extension, mileage, meal & supply
reimbursement $ 5,895.73
SIRQ, INC; Commission, project LCJC - Court
Addition $ 2,289,935.68
Skaggs; Sheriff, uniforms $ 168.85
SLCD; Commission, annual contribution $ 10,000.00
Star Valley Independent; County Offices, publications $ 1,762.75
Stephen Allen; Commission, mileage reimbursement $ 184.88
Stone’s Chevrolet; Sheriff, vehicle maintenance $ 717.34
Sublette Electric of Wyoming; Maintenance, SVCC $ 4,959.62
Summit; Sheriff, inmate meals $ 7,940.04
Sylvestri; Prevention ATODS, publication $ 5,793.80
Thayne True Value; N. R&B, supplies $ 5.58
The Tire Den; S. R&B, tires $ 1,722.00
Timothy Eagler; Attorney, special prosecution $ 1,835.00
TK Elevator; Maintenance, fuel surcharge $ 100.00
Tom’s HVAC; Maintenance, justice center maintenance $ 6,881.17
Town of Afton; Maintenance, water bill $ 327.52
Town of Cokeville; Maintenance, water bill $ 105.00
Town of Thayne; Maintenance, water bill $ 34.75
Trout Unlimited; Planning, Salt River TMDL study $ 30,000.00
Union Wireless; LCEMA, LaBarge 911 $ 229.75
Valley Auto Supply; N. R&B, parts $ 2,613.89
Valley Sanitation; Maintenance, garbage service $ 413.00
Wazitech; IT/GIS, windows server licensing (3 yr) $ 22,310.00
Wex Bank; County Offices, fuel $ 2,125.87
Wicks Construction Services, LLC; Maintenance, armory cleaning $ 400.00
Willow Springs Natural Water, LLC; Maintenance, bottled water $ 207.90
Yesco LLC, IT/GIS, justice center sign $ 6,518.69
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
July 8, 2026
Chairman Kent Connelly called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Others in attendance included the following: Commissioners Teri Bowers and Melvin Shumway; County Clerk, April Brunski; Chief of Staff Stephen Allen and Executive Assistant, Corey Roberts.
The pledge of allegiance was recited, and the invocation was given by Chairman Connelly.
Motion #1: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve the agenda for the day. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
Ken Kuluski, Planning Director, presented the Planning Agenda for the day.
Katie Gipson, Planner I, presented the monthly land use permits and the following:
File 813 AP 26 Jim Heiner Family Subdivision – Jim R. Heiner and Marie L. Heiner with recommendation of approval.
Motion #2: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve File 813 AP 26 Jim Heiner Family Subdivision with Findings of Approval A thru C and a Resolution of Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
File 814 AP 26 Bagley Family Estates Second Filing - Cameron and Jessica Bagley, Cole and Shyanna Bagley with recommendation of approval.
Motion #3: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 814 AP 26 Bagley Family Estates Second Filing, with Findings of Approval A thru C. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
Ken Kuluski presented the following:
File 705 MA 25 Golden Acres Major Subdivision Phase I Plat – Rick Earling & Tom Earling, Trustees, with recommendation of approval.
Motion #4: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve File 705 MA 25Golden Acres Phase I with Findings of Approval A thru C. and a Resolution of Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
File 206 MS 22 Harmony Creek South – Steve Johnson with recommendation of approval.
Motion #5: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 206 MS 22 Harmony Creek South with Findings of Approval A thru D and a Resolution of Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
File 602 RZ 26 Summit Ridge Estates – Rezone – High Country Solutions with recommendation of approval. This was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission due to rezone not consistent with Chapter 1 Section 1.1 A of the County Land Use Regulations. Ken answered clarification questions from the Commissioners regarding the mixed zone. This extends the zone to the property line that owner purchased.
Marlowe Scherbel, representing applicants, explained the zones on the map to the Commissioners. He gave background of the project, part of it has already been developed. This property is already in the Bedford Water & Sewer District. He presented a non-binding letter of intent regarding potential future water service to Summit Ridge Estates Subdivision. This is accompanied by a master plan concept. There was a Chapter23 Study on the North Forty Subdivision, and a traffic study has been done on Muddy String. This project is centralized around services which were intended to concentrate the higher densities and could have water services from the Town of Thayne. He read a letter from the Thayne Mayor that has a welcoming attitude towards providing water services; they must comply with Town Code. He explained that a Water District can survive within the boundaries of a Town and this is only a concept right now, with nothing firm in writing. He explained the concerns from the P&Z Commission regarding Bedford Water & Sewer, soil, access and traffic along Muddy String and safety on North Forty Drive which he feels can be mitigated.
Ryan Erickson, Sunrise Engineering, addressed the concerns from the P&Z Commission regarding wastewater/depth to ground water and explained they dug to 15 feet and there were no signs of groundwater. They also looked at the soils map and found no red flags and looked at well logs in the vicinity; the shallowest was 30 feet; 30 plus septic systems have been permitted. He addressed the viability of the Bedford Water and Sewer District: they are in the middle of doing a Level 2 Study; currently have 344 active residential connections; have storage tank, transmission lines of 8, 10 and 6 inches and currently have the capacity to serve 667 connections; there’s a total of 421 existing and committed connections; there is more than adequate water pressure and flow. He answered questions from Commissioner Shumway regarding sewer vs septic. Ryan explained this project would meet the County Rules and Regulations. Ryan and Marlowe answered further questions from the Commissioners and discussed concentration of septic systems. Marlowe understands the concerns but currently hasn’t seen problems with septic in highly concentrated areas. Ryan also explained the traffic study done in 2023 for Star Valley Springs (32 lots) that found no significant crash histories at a level considered very little traffic. Commissioner Bowers asked about a sidewalk. Marlowe explained there is a 60 foot right of way that would allow for it.
Carolyn Hensel (via video Afton EOC) read a letter written by Rob Rothermel which expressed his opposition to the project due to density being too high, it will adversely affect North Forty Subdivision properties values, the road is narrow and would not be safe for increased traffic. He prefers that commercial or dual use not be allowed. He would like them to consider the P&Z Commission decision to deny this rezone. Carolyn also commented personally that this subdivision looks like a subdivision in a suburb and would be a big injustice to all.
Joel Merritt, developer of North Forty Subdivision (via video Afton EOC), commented that he recalls changing the North Forty property to residential, single-family housing only. He questions the new subdivision coming along North Forty Drive. Rural areas like North Forty Drive are needed for residents to live in and not have to worry about commercial/traffic, it’s a bad idea to put commercial next to residential area and he is against it. He questions the intent of the subdivision and would like to see this denied as it doesn’t meet the requirements of County Comprehensive Plan.
Donlee Jackson (via video Afton EOC) questioned the timing on the perc test and has doubts that they can add that many more connections to the Bedford W&S System. The source isn’t the question; there will come a time when you can only run so much water through the pipes. There is a problem with the water pressure, and he knows there wasn’t enough pressure to fight a fire when it was needed.
Brent Olenslager commented on the cost of hooking up to the system, which is around $10,000, and questioned who will be responsible for paying for it.
Erica Bazil (via video Afton EOC) commented her main concern is with safety. She learned in the P&Z meeting that the larger lots might include apartment buildings that would add to water and traffic. There is not room on the private road in the North Forty to add a sidewalk. The P&Z Commission didn’t feel this is a responsible and orderly development and asked for the Commissioners to consider that as well.
Judy Kinslow (via video Afton EOC) commented that a 3-year-old study is very outdated and the traffic has tripled since it was done. Safety is a huge concern and there have been tragic accidents at the corner. She is concerned about the water and sewer with no commitment from Bedford or Thayne and allowing a house and guest house would add even more congestion. There is still plenty of room for building along Muddy String and this type of subdivision is too condensed.
Marlowe summarized the facts. This is included in the Bedford Water System. This whole area was anticipated to be in the district. There is capacity, it’s been studied more than once by engineers. The Comprehensive Plan allows the use of the central services to allow for more density. The proposal would come later of the acreage size, today is talking about rezoning only; a subdivision is not being proposed. This area fits the County standards for a rezone.
Motion #6: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve File 602 RZ 26 Summit Ridge Estates - Rezone with Finding s of approval A through C and a Resolution of Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried with Commissioner Bowers and Chairman Connelly voting in favor and Commissioner Shumway voting against.
File 705 MA 26 Summit Ridge Estates – High Country Solutions with recommendation of approval. Chairman Connelly suggested adding Condition #8: the applicant must provide a paved pathway on North Forty Drive.
Marlowe Scherbel commented that adding Condition #8 would make sense, the feasibility is the next step along with the Chapter 23 Study. He also commented that the intention of the commercial use was to be along Muddy String Road, not on the interior of the subdivision.
Motion#7: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve File #705 MA 26 Summit Ridge Estates with Findings of Approval A thru c and Conditions of Approval 1 through 7 with the addition of Condition 8. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried with Commissioner Bowers and Chairman Connelly voting in favor and Commissioner Shumway voting against.
File #Administrative Appeal Star Valley Trailer Park (Chaparro Trailer Court) – Boardwalk Real Estate LLC. The Planning Director denied the permit to construct two (2) RV pad sites as it does not comply with the County Land Use Regulations.
Jim Miller, applicant (via video Afton EOC), explained he purchased the RV park 4 years ago, he built 2 pads without a permit not knowing he needed one and now has been denied the permit. He read definitions from the Land Use Regulations regarding dwellings and recreational vehicles. He doesn’t understand how a recreational vehicle can be defined as a building and that is what he is appealing. He confirmed for the Commissioners that the RV pads would be hooked to water and sewer.
Motion #8: Commissioner Shumway moved to uphold with denial of permitting for Star Valley Trailer Park – Boardwalk Real Estate LLC for not being consistent with the Land Use Regulations. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
File 114 CUP 26 Raver Construction Storage – RTJ – I & RTJ-2, LLC with recommendation of approval.
Tim Raver, applicant (via Afton EOC), explained he moved his construction company to the property 5 years ago. The storage containers are for the use of his business, will not rent them out and did not realize he needed a special use permit.
Bill Neeb spoke on behalf of Mr. Raver. He has known him for 30 years and believes he did not know he needed a permit.
Motion #9: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve File 114 CUP 26 Raver Construction Storage with Findings of Approval A thru D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 3. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
File 115 CUP 26 Fowers Family Cabin Pads – Jannette Fowers & Linda Thurgood with recommendation of approval. The P&Z Commission recommends denial due to the project not meeting any current regulations (RV Park not allowed in Rural Zone) and not being in the best welfare for the County. Ken Kuluzki explained that the Planning Office has tried to make a move forward to help the family by permitting the project as guest cabins, which is what is before the Commission today.
Jessica Obray, speaking on behalf of applicants, explained they worked with the Planning Office on the permit and the P&Z Commission denied it 3-2, giving no written findings explaining why. They gather seasonally, on the weekends around 20 days a year. Two corrections for the record from the complaint 1. They have never had more than 8 trailers on the property (complaint says 15 trailers at once) and 2. Their neighbors, the Clatterbucks, use their property in the same way and have no objections. The property has a septic system and has committed to a new engineered system. She thanked Ken Kuluski for working with them in good faith. He suggested they frame this as a house and guest cabins as the closest fit but feels this is part of what caused confusion with the P&Z Commission. There isn’t a category in regulations that fit what they are, a family using the property seasonally. She also corrected for the record that they do receive a water bill, are in good standing, are not using water illegally and provided the proof. She explained the rules and codes don’t make sense and are asking the Board to use their authority to allow more than 2 recreational vehicles on the property. An objective standard makes sense tied to septic capacity as they were told that the County doesn’t have the manpower to enforce property by property. They are asking for the Board to approve the permit as Planning Staff recommended and explicitly authorize more than 2 vehicles on property, correct Condition #9 and tie the units to the septic capacity. She is asking for help with a solution for the family to be able to stay on their private property. She answered questions from Commissioner Shumway regarding the water/septic. They are there for temporary use and do not break Greater Smoot Water/Sewer District rules.
Connie Day (via video Afton EOC) commented there have been 6 and more trailers at a time and this is not zoned for an RV Park. She also commented that the neighbors who don’t have concerns aren’t there all the time. Chairman Connelly’s concern is that these are not cabins as listed in the application. Commissioner Shumway commented we don’t have anything in place now to back it up and would like to explore more options; approval of this would have repercussions throughout the County. Commissioner Bowers agreed and commented on it not meeting current regulations.
Motion #10: Commissioner Shumway moved to deny File #115 CUP 26 with Findings of Denial A. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
Jessica Obry asked what this means for others doing the same thing as they are and questioned if this is the intent of the Land Use Regulations. Chairman Connelly commented they keep up with what they can and have issued fines. Jessica commented their back up plan is a 24-hour motor cross park and asked if the trailers can be unhooked and kept there and Chairman Connelly said that was correct.
Connie Day asked for clarification if they are allowed to keep their trailers there unhooked and Chairman Connelly explained they just denied their permit.
Chairman Connelly recessed the meeting for a restroom break at 12:12 pm. Regular session resumed at 12:14 pm.
Ken Kuliski presented the following:
File 201 MS 26 Suncrest View Subdivision – Anthony & Laura Keane with recommendation of approval.
Motion #11: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve File 201 MS 26 Suncrest View Subdivision with Findings of Approval A thru C, Conditions of Approval 1 thru 9 and a recommendation of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Development Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
File 202 MS 26 Alpine Valley View Third Filing – High Country Solutions with recommendation of approval.
Marlowe Scherbel, representing applicant, answered questions from Commissioner Shumway regarding residential and commercial use. Both are allowed.
Motion #12: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 202 MS 26 Alpine Valley View Third Filing with Findings of Approval A thru C, Conditions of Approval 1 thru 6 and a recommendation of the County Commissioners to sign the Development Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
File 704 MA 26 Haven Heights Subdivision – Upswing Development, LLC and Brianne Jomar Chapman and Season Heidi Brower with recommendation of approval.
Mikayla Tingey, representing applicant, explained the project and answered questions from Commissioner Shumway regarding the road.
Motion #13: Commissioner Bowers moved to approve File 704 MA 26 Haven Heights Subdivision with Findings of Approval A thru C, Conditions of Approval 1 thru 4 and a recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Development Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
File 706 MA 26 Sky Ridge Subdivision – Star Valley Narrows LLC with recommendation of approval. Marlowe Scherbel answered questions from Commissioner Shumway regarding the road/approach. Marlowe requested to have the name Sky Ridge Court updated to the new name of Clayton Court in Condition #7d, paragraphs 1 & 4.
Motion #14: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 706 MA 26 Sky Ridge Subdivision with Findings of Approval A thru C, Conditions of Approval 1 thru 7, with an amendment to #7d to amend Sky Ridge Court to Clayton Court in paragraph 1 and paragraph 4, and a recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Development Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
File 710 MA 26 The Shire Townhomes Phase II – Shire Development, LLC with recommendation of approval.
Mikayla Tingey, representing applicant, gave history of the project dating back to 2009, the master plan was revisited in 2017. She addressed the Conditions of Approval and asked the Commission to uphold the conditions at the time, removing #4 and requiring a 20-foot road requirement rather than 26 feet and to not require neighbor preference of a fence or berm and explained there is a beautiful berm in place.
Bill Neeb addressed the buffering and berm in place and explained it’s in his best interest for them to buffer from the neighbor.
Motion #15: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 710 MA 26 The Shire Townhomes Phase II with Findings of Approval A thru C, Conditions of Approval 1 thru 12, with #4 to be amended to 20-foot paved road, in Condition #6 , strike Lincoln County Weed & Pest shall annually inspect the subdivision to read a Weed Control Plan shall be developed and administered if necessary; in Condition #12, strike or if preferred by neighboring landowners in writing to read a 6 foot opaque privacy fence or a vegetated berm with clusters of trees and shrubs meeting current Land Use Regulations shall be installed around entire subdivision and a recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Development Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion was amended by Commissioner Shumway to change the Development Agreement, Section 2. Planned Improvements #1 to a 20-foot roadway width striking the subdivision roads shall meet all Lincoln County Road Standards. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion carried unanimously.
File 110 CUP 24 Alpenglow Hills Lot 1 – Four Guest Cabins – CTGX Holdings, LLC, with recommendation to approve the extension.
Motion #16: Commissioner Bowers moved to extend File 110 CUP 24 with no change to Findings of Approval, no change to Conditions of Approval until July 8, 2028. Seconded by Commissioner Shumway. Motion carried unanimously.
Ken also reported that the Chapter 7 discussion workshop will be held on July 22nd at 5:00 pm in Afton.
The meeting adjourned at 12:59pm.
PUBLISHED: August 13, 2026
IN THE DISTRICT COURT STATE OF WYOMING
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF )
CHARLES THORALD THORNTON, ) Probate No.
Deceased. ) 2026-CV-0000091
CHARLES THORALD THORNTON,
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
TO: ALL PERSON INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES THORALD THORNTON:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 28th day of July 2026, the person(s) claiming to be the distribute(s) of Charles Thorald Thornton, deceased, filed with the above Court an Application for Decree in the above-captioned matter requesting the Court to establish the right and title to certain real property located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, and to distribute said real property to the applications pursuant to Wyoming Statutes, §2-1-20S.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any objection to the Application must be filed with the Clerk of District Court within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication of this Notice, and if no objections are filed thereto, the Court will then proceed to determine if the facts stated in said application are true and undisputed and whether a decree establishing the right and title in and to the real property described in said Application should be entered and the real property distributed to said applicants. Any interested person shall be given the opportunity to object to said Application.
DATED this 29th day of July 2026.
Kenneth D. Roberts,
CLERK OF COURT
/s/ Jenny Clarke
PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 2026
NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
Notice is hereby given that Lincoln County has issued a certificate of substantial completion to SIRQ Construction, for the work performed for the Courtroom Expansion, at the Lincoln County Justice Center in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The County has accepted the work as substantially complete according to the contract and associated documents and therefore the contractor is entitled to payment of the full amount due under the contract, which will occur on or about September 16, 2026
PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission approved the Application of Questar Gas Company, d/b/a Enbridge Gas Wyoming to amortize the Conservation Enabling Tariff Balancing Account resulting in a rate increase to $0.49705 per dekatherm (Dth), for all General Service Small (GSS) customers, and a rate increase to $0.09617 per Dth, for all General Service Large (GSL) customers, effective for usage on and after December 1, 2025. The Company submitted additional applications, requesting rate changes to take effect concurrently with this filing, resulting in an overall rate increase of $0.09655 per Dth for GSS customers.
The Company’s proposal results in an annual increase of approximately $17.24 or 2.06% before taxes, for a residential customer using 80 Dth.. Actual bills will vary with usage.
The Application is available at the Commission or online at: https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (Enter Record No. 17996).
Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest, or request for hearing must file with the Commission in writing, on or before August 27, 2026. A proposed intervention or request for hearing shall set forth the grounds, the position, and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Docket No. 30010-236-GT-25 in your communications.
If you wish to participate in this matter and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711.
Dated: July 27, 2026.
PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 2026
NOTICE SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
Attend Zoom Meeting and actively participate at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9933449233
Or by dialing: 1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 993 344 9233
Dated: July 27, 2026.
PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 2026
TENTATIVE AGENDA
LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (PZC)
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Locations: Video Conference between the following locations:
Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioner Boardroom, 925 Sage Avenue 3rd Floor, Kemmerer, WY
& Afton Planning & Engineering Office, Conference Room, 61 East 5th Avenue, Afton, WY
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Additional information regarding the above noted files can be viewed at
https://weblink.lcwy.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=161128&dbid=0&repo=LincolnCounty
Projects for Planning, OR www.lincolncountywy.gov Planning and Development, PZC Meetings and Agendas.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and to provide input. Those planning on attending should call the day before to see if the meeting and project is still scheduled.
PUBLISHED: August 6, 13, 2026
