Official Proceedings of the
Uinta County Commissioners
Evanston, Wyoming
August 4, 2026
The Uinta County Commissioners met in regular session on August 4, 2026 in the commission chambers, 225 9th Street, Evanston. Chairman Mark Anderson convened meeting at 2:00 p.m. Commissioner Brent Hatch, and Commissioner Eric South were present. Also present: Amanda Hutchinson, Clerk; Loretta Kallas, Attorney; Ashlee Richins, Assessor; Kerri Wright, Clerk of District Court; and Andy Kopp, Sheriff.
Agenda
Motion South, second Hatch to approve the agenda amended to include Kim Goble presenting for Jerri Crompton, and Doug Davis with a rendezvous request. 3 yes votes, passed.
Mill Levies
Motion South, second Hatch to approve the following requested mill levies as requested by Ashlee Richins, Assessor: School District One – 46.5, School District Four – 45.2, School District Six – 45.7, Evanston, Bear River, Lyman and Mountain View – 8.0 each, County – 11, Library – 1, Conservation – .48, Fire District – 3, Weed & Pest – 1, Bridger Valley Water Conservation – 1.0, Ft Bridger Cemetery – 2.0, and Fort Bridger Water & Sewer – 8.0. 3 yes votes, passed.
Liquor License Transfer
Motion Hatch, second South to approve the transfer of a Retail Liquor License, pending final completion by the Wyoming Liquor Division, from The Gold Buckle, LLC to David Michael Slaughter dba The Frontiersman, as presented by Kim Goble, Chief Deputy County Clerk. 3 yes votes, passed.
WYCTF Grant Application
Motion Hatch, second South to approve a grant application for up to $15,000 with The WY Children’s Trust Fund (WYCTF) to support community-based efforts and resources to help prevent child abuse and neglect as presented by ReaAnna Peltier, Public Health Nurse. 3 yes votes, passed.
Target Hospitality Workforce Hub Land Lease
Motion Hatch, second South to table the lease agreement with Target Hospitality pending finalization of required acreage, easements, and reclamation of property upon completion as requested by Loretta Kallas, County Attorney. 3 yes votes, tabled.
In response to a written notice received from Chris Katzl prior to the meeting, Kallas addressed concerns raised in the notice and provided clarifying information and noted the county’s compliance with proper procedures.
Bike Trail Closure
Motion South, second Hatch to approve the closure of certain bike/walking trails on the county property above the State Park August 28, 29, and 30, 2026 during the Bear River Rendezvous which will be held at the State Park, as requested by Doug Davis. Davis stated safety as the main concern as rendezvous participants will be having shooting contests. 3 yes votes, passed.
Public Comment
Eric Quinney, Fire Chief, commented on the dry conditions in the area and asked the community to use extreme caution when shooting and recreating.
Minutes
Motion South, second Hatch to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2026 meeting. 3 yes votes, passed.
Vouchers
Motion Hatch, second South to approve warrants 472267 through 472313.
PAYROLL WARRANTS: AFLAC, $405.88, Insurance; The Hartford, $2,909.11, Insurance; The Hartford, $1,639.00, Insurance; Beneficial Life Ins Co, $97.67, Insurance; The Hartford, $1,826.31, Insurance; Clerk of District Ct for Uinta County, $667.66, Child Support; Washington National Ins Co, $3,456.63, Insurance; Delta Dental Plan Of Wyo, $14,046.05, Dental Insurance; Uinta County Tax Account, $51,688.47, Taxes; Uinta County Tax Account, $108,631.68, Taxes; Mainstay Investments, $100.00, Deferred Comp Plan; National Benefit Services LLC, $6,474.24, Cafeteria Plan; UINTA COUNTY TREASURER (HEALTH PLAN, $259,211.81, Uinta County Health Plan; Uinta Co Clerk, $15.00, Fees; VISION SERVICE PLAN (CT), $2,991.28, Insurance; WYO DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNT, $5,323.00, PLAN #93001-02 DIV 338/Deferred Comp Plan; Wyoming Retirement System, $65,781.25, Pension Plan; Department of Workforce Services, $8,433.47, Worker’s Comp; NCPERS Group Life Ins., $16.00, Insurance; Wyoming Retirement System, $69,111.69, Pension Plan. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: American Linen-Steiner Corp, $433.22, Laundry Services; AT&T Mobility LLC, $1,538.06, Phone Lines; Benton, Luke, $800.00, Contract Services; Cazin’s, $338.47, Hardware/Landscaping; Century Link, $371.29, Telephone; Codale Electric Supply Inc, $62.58, Parts; Evanston Regional Hospital, $205.58, Medical Services; Evanston Uinta Joint Powers Bd, $3,167.71, Rent; Francom, D Mckay, DDS, $280.00, Medical; Grainger, $92.17, Maintenance; Julienne Michelle Harris, $500.00, Rental Assistance; Inberg-Miller Engineers, $6,162.50, Engineering Services; Jim’s Service Inc., $820.00, Towing; John Deere Financial (Sheriff), $127.48, Supplies; Kallas Automotive, $662.66, Auto Parts; Jennifer King, $108.00, Transcription Services; Larimer Coroner Office, $250.00, Prof Services; Les Schwab Tire Centers, $961.56, Supplies; Mountain West Business Solutions, $905.18, Copier Maintenance; National Benefit Services LLC, $142.35, Cafeteria Plan; NMS Labs, $1,029.00, Medical Supplies; Peltier,ReaAnna, $20.00, Employee Reimbursement; Enbridge Gas, $175.73, Utilities; Enbridge Gas, $400.00, Assistance; RDO Equipment, $220,946.08, Equipment; Ready Rocks, $35,800.00, Contract Services; RelaDyne West LLC, $50,852.04, Fuel; River Glen Limited Partnership, $200.00, Rental Assistance; Rocky Mountain Power (Utilities), $7,886.17, Electricity; Rocky Mountain Power (Assist), $640.01, Utility Assistance; Safety Supply & Sign Co Inc, $1,187.70, Signs; Standard Plumbing Supply Co, $101.09, Plumbing; Stephens Family Trust, $500.00, Rental Assistance; Strode Forensics PLLC, $1,110.00, Forensic Services; SUMMIT FOOD SERVICES, LLC, $10,073.92, Food Contract Services; Uinta Co Treasurer (Postage), $1,769.42, Postage; UniFirst Corporation, $798.24, Laundry Services; Union Telephone Company, $2,385.80, Cell/Telephone; Vector Disease Control Int, LLC, $26,775.00, Aerial Spraying; Verizon Wireless, $340.33, Cellular Service; Virtual Academy, $649.00, Training; Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, Inc, $167.00, Copier Lease; Westar Printing, $196.00, Printing; Wheeler Machinery Co, $6,433.55, Equipment Parts; White Mountain Lumber, $73.84, Building Maintenance; Dept of Workforce Services, $6,482.48, Unemployment; Wyo Law Enforcement Academy, $325.00, Training.
3 yes votes, passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m.
David Mark Anderson, Chairman
BOARD OF UINTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: Amanda Hutchinson
UINTA COUNTY CLERK
**Minutes are not considered final until they are signed at the next regular meeting.
PUBLISHED: August 20, 2026
