CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Kemmerer City Council met in regular session this 12th day of October, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Mayor Robert Bowen, Councilmember Marlin Batista, Councilmember Dave McConkie, Councilmember Bill Price, Councilmember Kodi Seamons, Councilmember Ken Spears, and Councilmember Mark Thatcher.
Motion was made by Councilmember Batista to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Councilmember Spears and unanimously approved by council.
PRESENTATIONS:
Dave Ryerse gave a presentation to the council regarding the upcoming mill levy for the South Lincoln Hospital District.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The mayor opened the public hearing for the retail liquor license transfer from Maverik, Inc., dba Maverik #235 to Maverik Group, LLC, dba Maverik #235: 6:29 p.m. There being no comments the mayor closed the public hearing: 6:29 p.m.
VISITORS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS:
Doug Larsen and Fred Baldwin made comments to the council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Councilmember Batista to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented; seconded by Councilmember Thatcher and unanimously approved by council. Those items were:
(a) Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2026, as amended;
(b) Approval of the payment of the bills, payroll, and ACH payments as presented;
19249 UMWA $289.87 19250 All West Comm. $493.72
19251 Antler Motel 250.00 19252 AT&T Mobility, LLC 2,483.06
19253 Beidl, Tim 1,000.00 19254 Caselle, Inc. 825.00
19255 Centurylink 896.71 19256 Centurylink, Comm. 14.13
19257 Dex Imaging, LLC 152.72 19258 DJ’s Glass 19.20
19259 Freedom Mailing Services 741.20 19260 GoTo Technologies 297.25
19261 Hergert, Jason 650.00 19262 Hooton Tech, LLC 12,360.00
19263 Intellichoice, Inc. 1,562.38 19264 Intermnt. Fire Protection 5,675.00
19265 J Solutions, LLC 1,614.23 19266 Jackson Group Perterbil 2,698.98
19267 Jorgensen Associates, Inc. 2,697.50 19268 KD Joint Powers Board 5,646.57
19269 Lincoln County Sheriff 2,820.00 19270 Marshall Industries 110.00
19271 Netwize 5,192.99 19272 Norco, Inc. 15.00
19273 Pereda, Gabriela 68.00 19274 Petri, Jason 5,000.00
19275 Pewag Traction Chain, Inc. 1,349.94 19276 Pitney Bowes 426.84
19277 R&D Sweeping & Asphalt 19,060.08 19278 Real Kleen, Inc. 153.90
19279 Reladyne West, LLC 2,779.01 19280 Rocky Moutain Legal 1,250.00
19281 Taylor-Beutler, Veah H 350.00 19282 Toronto, Thomas P 2,000.00
19283 Verizon Wireless 319.10 19284 Wells Fargo Financial 96.00
19285 Wex Bank 3,952.91 19286 Willow Springs Water 65.10
19287 WEB 52,224.75 10/7/26 Fed. Tax Dep.-ACH 16,507.86
10/7/26 Payroll Dir.Dep.-ACH 56,743.32 10/7/26 AFLAC-ACH 55.60
10/7/26 Expert Pay-ACH 913.05 10/7/26 Orchard Trust-ACH 1,200.00
9/9/26 WWB-ACH 265.35 9/9/26 Teton Distributors-ACH 250.25
9/9/26 Teton Distributors-ACH 109.00 9/9/26 WWB-ACH 195.00
9/16/26 WWB-ACH 196.40 9/16/26 WWB-ACH 78.00
9/16/26 Teton Distributors-ACH 331.65 9/23/26 Teton Distributors-ACH 70.00
9/23/26 WWB-ACH 120.80 9/23/26 WWB-ACH 64.50
10/2/26 Wyo Workers Comp 9,273.34 9/31/26 Core Business Techn. 19.95
(c) Authorize the mayor to sign the Retail Liquor License transfer from Maverik, Inc, dba Maverik #235 to Maverik Group, LLC, dba Maverik #235.
OLD BUSINESS:
(a) Motion was made by Councilmember McConkie to table on 3rd Reading Ordinance No. 2026-909, Amending Chapter 20, Subdivision of Land; seconded by Councilmember Batista and unanimously approved by council.
(b) Motion was made by Councilmember Batista to pass on 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 2026-910, Amending Chapter 23, Zoning Code to allow for more time to do public notice and for staff to review a special permitted use application; seconded by Councilmember Seamons and unanimously approved by council.
NEW BUSINESS:
(a) Motion was made by Councilmember McConkie to authorize the mayor to sign the lease option agreement 2nd Amendment with Target Logistics Management LLC of Woodlands, Texas, extending the original lease option agreement through December 8, 2026; seconded by Councilmember Spears. The mayor than called for the question. Those voting “Yea, “ were Councilmember Batista, Councilmember McConkie, Councilmember Price, Councilmember Spears, Councilmember Thatcher and Mayor Bowen. Councilmember Seamons voted “Nay.” Motion carried.
COMMENTS:
Brian Muir, City Administrator, made comments. Councilmember Batista, Councilmember Spears, Councilmember Thatcher, Councilmember Price and Councilmember Seamons made comments. Mayor Bowen made comments.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business before the council, Mayor, Robert Bowen, adjourned the regular meeting; 7:11 p.m.
BY: ROBERT BOWEN, MAYOR
ATTEST: NATASIA DIERS
CITY CLERK - TREASURER
PUBLISHED: Nov. 5, 2026
TENTATIVE AGENDA - LINCOLN COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (PZC)
Wednesday, November 18, 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. SKETCH PLANS
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
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: Nov. 5, 12, 2026
TENTATIVE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AGENDA FOR LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
1:00 P.M.
Location: Lincoln County Courthouse, 925 Sage Ave 3rd Floor, Kemmerer, WY
Or via video conference at the
Afton Branch Office Building, EOC Conference room, 421 Jefferson St., Afton, WY
Douglas & Jacqulyn Naef & Call Ready Mix
Troy Johnson and Cari Johnson
Kory Jacob Hobbs and Christina L. Hobbs
Craig and Roxy Bird
Bench 19, LLC c/o Steven Richardson
Mathew and Tatum Clark
III. 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, BCC Packets.
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: Nov. 5, 12, 2026
TOWN OF DIAMONDVILLE
NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
INVITATION TO BID – TWO SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Diamondville, Wyoming, will accept sealed bids for the sale of two (2) surplus police vehicles, described as follows:
Vehicle #1
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
VIN: 1FM5K8AT0GGA97074
Minimum Bid: $500.00
Vehicle #2
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
VIN: 1FM5K8AT2GGA97075
Minimum Bid: $500.00
Both vehicles will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied. The Town of Diamondville makes no guarantees regarding the condition, mechanical operation, or fitness of either vehicle. All emergency equipment and police identification will be removed or decommissioned prior to transfer of ownership.
VEHICLE INSPECTION
Both vehicles are available for inspection at Diamondville Town Hall, located at 20 US Highway 30/189, Diamondville, Wyoming, during regular business hours.
BID SUBMISSION
Sealed bids will be accepted beginning Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., and must be received no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Interested parties may submit bids for either or both vehicles. Each vehicle must be bid on separately, with the vehicle identification number (VIN) clearly identified on the bid.
Bids shall be submitted to:
Town of Diamondville
20 US Highway 30/189
P.O. Box 281
Diamondville, WY 83116
All sealed bids must be clearly marked “SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLE BID – DO NOT OPEN.”
PUBLIC BID OPENING
All sealed bids received by the deadline will be publicly opened during the Diamondville Town Council meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Diamondville Town Hall.
The Town of Diamondville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the highest responsible bid determined to be in the best interest of the Town.
PUBLISHED: Oct.22, 29, Nov. 5, 2026.
TOWN OF DIAMONDVILLE
NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
INVITATION TO BID – TWO SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Diamondville, Wyoming, will accept sealed bids for the sale of two (2) surplus police vehicles, described as follows:
Vehicle #1
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
VIN: 1FM5K8AT0GGA97074
Minimum Bid: $500.00
Vehicle #2
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
VIN: 1FM5K8AT2GGA97075
Minimum Bid: $500.00
Both vehicles will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied. The Town of Diamondville makes no guarantees regarding the condition, mechanical operation, or fitness of either vehicle. All emergency equipment and police identification will be removed or decommissioned prior to transfer of ownership.
VEHICLE INSPECTION
Both vehicles are available for inspection at Diamondville Town Hall, located at 20 US Highway 30/189, Diamondville, Wyoming, during regular business hours.
BID SUBMISSION
Sealed bids will be accepted beginning Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., and must be received no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Interested parties may submit bids for either or both vehicles. Each vehicle must be bid on separately, with the vehicle identification number (VIN) clearly identified on the bid.
Bids shall be submitted to:
Town of Diamondville
20 US Highway 30/189
P.O. Box 281
Diamondville, WY 83116
All sealed bids must be clearly marked “SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLE BID – DO NOT OPEN.”
PUBLIC BID OPENING
All sealed bids received by the deadline will be publicly opened during the Diamondville Town Council meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Diamondville Town Hall.
The Town of Diamondville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the highest responsible bid determined to be in the best interest of the Town.
PUBLISHED: Oct.22, 29, Nov. 5, 2026.
TOWN OF DIAMONDVILLE
NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
INVITATION TO BID – TWO SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Diamondville, Wyoming, will accept sealed bids for the sale of two (2) surplus police vehicles, described as follows:
Vehicle #1
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
VIN: 1FM5K8AT0GGA97074
Minimum Bid: $500.00
Vehicle #2
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
VIN: 1FM5K8AT2GGA97075
Minimum Bid: $500.00
Both vehicles will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied. The Town of Diamondville makes no guarantees regarding the condition, mechanical operation, or fitness of either vehicle. All emergency equipment and police identification will be removed or decommissioned prior to transfer of ownership.
VEHICLE INSPECTION
Both vehicles are available for inspection at Diamondville Town Hall, located at 20 US Highway 30/189, Diamondville, Wyoming, during regular business hours.
BID SUBMISSION
Sealed bids will be accepted beginning Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., and must be received no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Interested parties may submit bids for either or both vehicles. Each vehicle must be bid on separately, with the vehicle identification number (VIN) clearly identified on the bid.
Bids shall be submitted to:
Town of Diamondville
20 US Highway 30/189
P.O. Box 281
Diamondville, WY 83116
All sealed bids must be clearly marked “SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLE BID – DO NOT OPEN.”
PUBLIC BID OPENING
All sealed bids received by the deadline will be publicly opened during the Diamondville Town Council meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Diamondville Town Hall.
The Town of Diamondville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the highest responsible bid determined to be in the best interest of the Town.
PUBLISHED: Oct.22, 29, Nov. 5, 2026.
NOTICE AND ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
(Issued October 23, 2026)
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Procedural Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP or the Company) request for authority to decrease rates and recover deferred Net Power Cost (NPC) under Tariff Schedule 95; and increase rates under Tariff Schedule 93, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) emission allowances. The public hearing is set to commence on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 9:00 am., in the Commission’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
To attend via Zoom and provide public comment, register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tr9HHjhLRj2nBH38s1U_vw
To view the Livestream on YouTube, click here:
https://www.youtube.com/@wyomingpsc
PUBLISHED: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 2026
FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE
Default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a Promissory Note (the “Note”) dated September 19, 2025, executed and delivered by Brook M. Gilleland and Shella Gilleland (“Mortgagors”) to Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, and a real estate Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) of the same date securing the Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by said Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns, and which Mortgage was recorded on September 19, 2025, at Reception No. 1041650, in Book 1146, at Page 607 in the public records in the office of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Lincoln County, Wyoming.
The Mortgage was assigned for value as follows:
Assignee: Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Company
Assignment dated: August 28, 2026
Assignment recorded: September 8, 2026
Assignment recording information: at Reception No. 1047145, in Book 1180, at Page 139
All in the records of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Lincoln County, Wyoming.
The Mortgage contains a power of sale which, by reason of said default, the Mortgagee declares to have become operative, and no suit or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof, nor has any such suit or proceeding been instituted and the same discontinued.
Written notice of intent to foreclose the Mortgage by advertisement and sale has been served upon the record owner and the party in possession of the mortgaged premises at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of this publication, and the amount due upon the Mortgage as of October 19, 2026 being the total sum of $394,207.89, plus interest, costs expended, late charges, and attorney fees accruing thereafter through the date of sale.
WHEREAS, the property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting a bid. Prospective purchasers must tender proof of funds at the time of sale.
If the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of his/her/its money paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee, Mortgagor, Servicer, or their attorneys.
NOW, THEREFORE, Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagee, will have the Mortgage foreclosed by law by causing the mortgaged property to be sold at public venue by the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff in and for Lincoln County, Wyoming to the highest bidder for cash at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on November 24, 2026 at the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 925 Sage Ave, Kemmerer, WY 83101, for application to the above-described amounts secured by the Mortgage, said mortgaged property being described as follows:
PARCEL 1: Lot 21 of Block 3 of the Collett First Addition to the Town of Cokeville, Lincoln County, Wyoming as described on the official plat filed October 6, 1910 as Map No. 126 in the Office of the Lincoln County Clerk
PARCEL 2: The N1/2 of Lots 18, 19 and 20 of Block 3 of the Collett First Addition to the Town of Cokeville, Lincoln County, Wyoming as described on the official plat filed October 6, 1910 as Map No. 126 in the Office of the Lincoln County Clerk.
With an address of 325 1st North St, Cokeville, WY 83114 (the undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address).
Together with all improvements thereon situate and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto.
Mortgagee shall have the exclusive right to rescind the foreclosure sale during the redemption period. In the event that the sale is rescinded or vacated for any reason, the successful purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of his/her/its purchase price and/or statutory interest.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
Dated: October 6, 2026 Mortgage Research Center, LLC
d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a
Missouri Limited Liability Company
By: Lewis N. Stoddard
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
376 East 400 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-355-2886
HWM File # WY22651
PUBLISHED: Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2026
