Official Proceedings of the
Uinta County Commissioners
Evanston, Wyoming
May 20, 2025
The Uinta County Commissioners met in regular session on May 20, 2025 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, County Clerk; and Andy Kopp, Sheriff.
Agenda
Motion South, second Hatch to approve the agenda amended to include a letter of notification. 3 yes votes, passed.
Scholarship Awards
Motion Hatch, second South to award the County Commissioners $1,000 scholarships to Maggie Davis and Brenner Lym. Commissioner South recused himself, 2 yes votes, passed.
Fort Bridger Airport
Motion South, second Hatch to sign a contract and Notice to Proceed with American Road Maintenance for work on the 2025 Seal Coat and Mark Pavements project at the Fort Bridger Airport for $144,313.50 as requested by Jeff Breininger, Maintenance. 3 yes votes passed.
Transfer of Entitlements
Motion Hatch, second South to approve the transfer of $30,890 for fiscal year 2025 and $119,110 for fiscal year 2024 from Fort Bridger Airport Entitlements to Miley Memorial Field as requested by Breininger. 3 yes votes, passed.
Motion Hatch, second South to approve the transfer of $668 for fiscal year 2022, $118,442 for fiscal year 2023, and $30,890 for fiscal year 2024 from Fort Bridger Airport Entitlements to Hunt Field as requested by Breininger. 3 yes votes, passed.
Youth Camp Fee Resolution
Motion Hatch, second South to adopt Resolution 25-13 authorizing an increase in the Youth Camp fees effective July 1, 2025 and continuing until amended as requested by Carson Lowry, Environmental Services. 3 yes votes, passed.
Landfill Tipping Fees
Motion Hatch, second South to approve Resolution 25-14 authorizing an increase in tipping fees at the landfills effective June 1, 2025, due to an increase in future closure and post-closure costs as requested by Ron Taylor, Environmental Services. 3 yes votes, passed.
VDCI
Motion South, second Hatch to table an agreement with Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) pending further budget discussions. 3 yes votes, passed.
Motion South, second Hatch to table a lease agreement with Vector Disease Control International, LLC (VDCI) pending further budget discussions. 3 yes votes, passed.
Final Proof of Loss
Motion South, second Hatch to approve the Final Proof of Loss for $202,975.00 for water damage to the Courthouse roof and ceiling tiles as requested by Amanda Hutchinson, County Clerk. 3 yes votes, passed.
Notice of Elected Office Vacancy
Motion Hatch, second South authorizing Chairman Anderson to sign a letter notifying the Republican Party of the resignation of Lori Perkins, County Assessor. 3 yes votes, passed.
Storm Water Permits
Motion South, second Hatch to authorize Chairman Anderson to sign seven Storm Water Permit Applications with a $100 annual fee per permit as requested by Dustin Henstra, Road and Bridge Foreman. 3 yes votes, passed.
Grazing Lease Agreement
Motion Hatch, second South to approve the lease agreement authorizing leasing 50 acres located in the W1/2 of Section 26, T15N R120W for livestock grazing to Craig and Renita Hurdsman for $300 per month as requested by Gary Welling, Planning and Zoning. 3 yes votes, passed.
Public Comment
Harriet Beck addressed the commissioners regarding the lack of signage outside the courthouse directing those that need accessible entry to the accessible entry doors, she also commented that the courthouse restroom is not handicap accessible.
Minutes
Motion South, second Hatch to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2025 meeting. 3 yes votes, passed.
Tax Roll Corrections
Motion Hatch, second South to approve the following tax roll corrections: Urban Oil & Gas Group LLC for $154.86 from tax year 2023, and $136.76 from tax year 2022. 3 yes votes, passed.
Vouchers
Motion Hatch, second South to approve warrants 466665 through 466765.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Casey L Hartzell, $160.00, Contract Services; Ace Disposal, Inc., $114.01, Garbage Disposal; All West Communications, $160.59, Phone/Internet Service; All West Communications, $160.59, Professional Services; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., $161.01, Supplies; American Equipment Inc, $62,037.91, Supplier; Auto Zone, $244.29, Parts; Bear River Siding and Gutter, $150.00, Professional Services; Benedict Ace Hardware, $1,638.23, Supplies; Benedict Trading Company, $31.26, Hardware/Supplies; BMO Financial Group (Assessor), $1,279.95, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Attorney), $254.15, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (CoClerk), $202.66, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Communications, $142.69, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Commissary), $541.05, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Commissioners), $409.41, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Drug Court), $213.15, Credit Card; BMO Financial Group (Extension), $1,347.04, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Grounds), $168.34, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (IT), $1,141.54, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Landfill), $23,882.72, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Maintenance), $1,099.67, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Museum), $479.68, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Public Health), $1,004.49, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Planning), $6,740.70, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Road&Bridge), $763.54, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Sheriff), $6,914.96, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (Treasurer), $107.76, Credit Cards; BMO Financial Group (VOCA), $1,161.13, Credit Cards; Evanston Youth Club for Boys & Girl, $2,111.02, Registration Fees; Bridgerland Carquest, $124.26, Auto Parts; Broken Arrow Construction Corp, $34,991.00, Roofing; Richard Bruce dba Bruce’s Rentals, $350.00, Rental Assistance; Bridger Valley Electric, $3,648.95, Utilities; Bridger Valley Pioneer, $610.23, Advertising; Bridger Valley Propane, $359.85, Propane; Wex Bank/Cardwell (Maint), $2,203.16, Fuel; Wex Bank/Cardwell (RBW), $112.33, Fuel; Cazin’s, $157.83, Hardware/Landscaping; Century Link, $2,313.99, Telephone; City Of Evanston (Utilities), $2,018.47, Utilities; Convergint Technologies LLC, $330.00, Software Program; Covolo Auto Farm Service, $22,902.58, Auto Parts; Dustbusters Inc, $30,050.62, Dustgard; Ellingford Bros Inc. (RBE), $1,598.80, Parts; Ellingford Bros., Inc. (Maint), $270.00, Concrete/Parts; Evanston Regional Hospital, $89.39, Medical Services; Fastenal Company, $2,245.45, Maintenance Supplies; Francom, D Mckay, DDS, $660.00, Medical; FRB Welding & Repair Inc, $2,157.00, Equipment Repairs; Freeway Tire, $2,768.21, Tires; IBS, Inc, $1,202.79, Parts; Rocky Mountain Battery LLC, $573.80, Battery; John Deere Financial (Maint), $927.81, Hardware/Maintenance; John Deere Financial (R&B), $189.98, Supplies; Kallas Automotive, $921.13, Auto Parts; Kenworth Sales Company, $1,364.27, Equipment Parts; Rebecca Jo Laird-Cook, $132.83, Reimbursement; Lambert Paint Company Inc, $1,850.00, Stripe Parking Lot; Les Schwab Tire Centers, $134.99, Supplies; Moio,Jennifer, $1,505.35, Hearing Transcript; Morcon Industrial Specialty, $266.58, Equipment/Safety/Parts; Mountain West Truck Center, $1,382.80, Equipment Parts; Natl Asson For Court Mngmt, $150.00, Dues; NMS Labs, $522.00, Medical Supplies; Office Products Dealer Inc, $419.57, Office Supplies; Paleo Resource Specialtists, $3,691.75, Prof Services; Quality Propane, Inc., $731.90, Propane; Enbridge Gas, $8,570.46, Utilities; Enbridge Gas, $8,570.46, Assistance; Real Kleen Janitorial (DBA), $617.68, Janitorial; RelaDyne West LLC, $6,091.22, Fuel; Rocky Mountain Power (Utilities), $6,038.01, Electricity; SAFV Task Force, Inc., $90.87, Support Funds; Schofield Schalow, Eleanor Victoria, $731.00, Professional Services; Skaggs Companies Inc Dba, $2,008.35, Uniforms; Standard Plumbing Supply Co, $78.14, Plumbing; SRC Corp dba Steve Regan Co, $597.96, Supplies; SUMMIT FOOD SERVICES, LLC, $7,512.98, Food Contract Services; Supreme Building Systems, $106.59, Bldg Supplies; T-7 Inc Propane Services, $237.01, Propane; Town Of Lyman, $158.00, Utilities; Town Of Mt View, $480.84, Utilitites; Kennon C Tubbs MD LLC, $4,600.00, Prisoner Medical; Two Guys Flooring Inc, $660.00, Flooring; Disability IN Uinta County, $300.00, Training; Uinta County Fairgrounds, $935.00, Reimbursement; Uinta Co Herald, $1,056.36, Advertising/Subscription; Uinta County Museum, $231.32, Support Funds; Uinta Co Treasurer (Postage), $3,413.65, Postage; Uinta County Treasurer, $1,176.62, Petty Cash; UniFirst Corporation, $606.64, Laundry Services; Union Telephone Company, $55.12, Cell/Telephone; Utah Container & Tank LLC, $9,000.00, Supplier; Vector Disease Control Int, LLC, $25,000.00, Aerial Spraying; Vreeland, Jack, $610.00, Legal Services; Westar Printing, $3,524.00, Printing; Wheeler Machinery Co, $534.25, Equipment Parts; White Mountain Lumber, $97.86, Building Maintenance; Dept of Workforce Services, $7,435.68, Unemployment; Wyoming Machinery Company, $317.55, Professional Services; Wyoming Retirement System, $19.02, Pension Plan; Wyoming Waste Services - Rock, $384.34, Garbage Disposal.
3 yes votes, passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
David Mark Anderson, Chairman
BOARD OF UINTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: Amanda Hutchinson
UINTA COUNTY CLERK
PUBLISHED: May 28, 2025 05284
Uinta County School District No.1 and the Wyoming State Construction Department, School Facilities Division
Notice to Architects and Engineers
Request for Proposals
Notice is hereby given that Uinta County School District No.1 and the Wyoming State Construction Department, School Facilities Division have issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) from firms/individuals for Design Services in support of Davis Middle School Building Electrical System Renovation/Upgrade (“the Project”).
The RFP materials, project information, contract documents, and other important information, will be available for download by visiting the SFD website:
https://stateconstruction.wyo.gov/school-facilities/projects
Step 1 Select “Listing of Upcoming and Current Projects”
Step 2 Select the Project at the left side of page, under category “ProfessionaUTechnical Services”
Step 3 View and download project information
All submitted Proposals shall be sealed and must be received by Uinta County School District No.1, at 53710th Street, Evanston WY 82930, if mailing, please mail to: PO Box 6002, Evanston, WY 82931, no later than 1 :00 pm on 6/24/2025. Proposals may be delivered in person, via US Postal Service, or via commercial parcel service. Proposals will not be accepted via facsimile transmission, email, or any other electronic or telephonic means. Only such Proposals that have been received by the District at the address, time, and date listed above will be considered.
Uinta County School District No.1 reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals deemed to be not in the best interests of the School District. The School District further reserves the right to cancel or amend the RFP materials and contract documents at any time and will notify all persons requesting proposal documents accordingly.
PUBLISHED: May 28, June 4, 2025 05282
Invitation to Bid
Reference #: 2025 PT May 30, 2025 - June 19, 2025
Pre Bid Meeting: none
Date Bid is Due: June 19, 2025
Time Bid is Due: 10:00 A.M. @ Maintenance 325 Kirlin Drive
Bid Information Released: May 22,2025
Bid Title: Davis Middle School Locker installation
Fund: Major Maintenance Fund
Advertised: May 28, 2025 - June 11, 2025
Uinta County School District Number One is accepting Bids for removal & installation of the Davis Middle School gym lockers. The bid for the contract must include removal & installation of Davis Middle School gym lockers. New lockers will be provided by the district. For plans go to: https://www.uinta1.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_10=436261&type=d&pREC_10=2671130
General Conditions
Sealed bids are requested on the following list of materials, articles, or services for delivery to the school or department designated, subject to the conditions of this invitation.
This invitation is supplied in duplicate. Submit one copy of the completed bid in an envelope clearly marked “BID” and include the above reference number. The duplicate copy is to be retained by the bidder.
Bids, to receive consideration, must be received prior to time designated in this invitation, and none will be accepted thereafter.
Bid forms must be signed by an officer or member of the bidding firm, who is authorized to legally bind the firm.
All bids shall be effective from the date of opening until the date specified in special conditions of bidding, and no bid may be withdrawn prior to that time.
In order to be eligible to respond to this bid request, the bidder must meet all of the following qualifications:
Licensed - The bidder must be licensed to conduct business in the State of Wyoming, County of Uinta and City of Evanston. The bidder must also have the necessary physical therapy licensing from the State of Wyoming to perform the physical therapy services required in the bid specifications. Proof of licensing under this paragraph must be submitted with the bid.
Non-Discrimination - The bidder must comply, at all times during the bidding and contractual period, with all applicable federal, state, county, and city anti-discrimination laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Any violations of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of the physical therapy contract and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination, or suspension.
Worker’s Compensation. The bidder must be able to comply with the provisions of the Wyoming Workers Compensation Act, and all other legislation, federal and state, applicable to the work described herein, and to make all payments, returns and reports required by these acts.
General Liability Insurance: Bidder shall provide current general liability insurance certifications in the amounts requested by the bid specifications. Failure to submit current insurance certifications with the bid may be cause for disqualification of submitted bid. No work will commence, or service be provided under any contract or bid, until all insurance requirements have been approved by Uinta County School District Number One.
It is to be understood that the bidder, if awarded an order or contract, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Uinta County School District Number One from any suits or demands for payment that may be brought against it for the use of patented material, process, article or device that may enter into the manufacturer or form a part of the work covered by either order or contract. Bidder further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Uinta County School District Number One from suits, claims or causes of actions of every nature and description brought against it for or on account of injuries or damages received or sustained by any party or for any of the acts of the contractor, his servants or agents.
Federal Excise Tax, Sales Tax or Use Tax is not applicable to any purchase made for use by Uinta County School District Number One. Bids should not include any such taxes. Purchase exemption information can be provided as needed.
Uinta County School District Number One hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age or national origin in consideration for an award. Bidders awarded any contracts hereby agree not to discriminate against any person who performs work because of race, color, sex, age or national origin or ancestry.
Uinta County School District Number One reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality or technical defects in the bids, and unless otherwise specified by Uinta County School District Number One or by the Bidder, to accept any item or group of items in the bid, as may be in the best interest of Uinta County School District Number One.
Uinta County School District Number One prohibits direct or indirect conflicts of interest, gratuities, and kickbacks to employees of Uinta County School District Number One for supplies or services. Any such conflict of interest must be reported by the bidder immediately. If a conflict of interest is found in connection to a bid, the bid will be rejected and the bidder may be disqualified from bidding with Uinta County School District Number One in the future. Law enforcement will be immediately notified of any potential criminal misconduct in connection with any conflict of interest.
PUBLISHED: May 28, June 4, 2025 05281
EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL
Second Regular Meeting
May 20th, 2025
The official record of proceedings of the second meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of May was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded and streamed live.
Mayor Williams led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present.
Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were: Mayor Williams; Council members, Henry Schmidt, Jesse Lind, Dave Welling, Mike Sellers and Jen Hegeman. Evan Perkes was excused.
Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; City Clerk, Diane Harris; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Engineer, Damon Newsome; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; Senior Planner, DuWayne Jacobsen; Director of Parks and Recreation, Kim Larson; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets and Facilities & Business License Technician, Micki Cox. A group of interested citizens was also present.
Approve Agenda
Council member Schmidt moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the agenda.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Approve Minutes
The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held May 6th, 2025 and City Council Work Session for May 13th, 2025 were approved as presented.
Bills
Council member Lind moved, Council member Hegeman seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:
May 07, 2025 to May 20, 2025
VENDOR FOR AMOUNT
AXA Equivest Payroll 188.00
Evanston Peace Officers Payroll 248.00
Health Equity Payroll 2,509.16
IRS Payroll 58,934.42
Orchard Trust Payroll 3,368.32
Parks & Recreation Payroll 206.31
Wyoming Child Support Payroll 264.92
Payroll 04/20/2025 – 05/09/2025 Payroll 180,463.75
All West Phones/Internet 3,471.12
Scott Blood Reimbursement 90.00
Cassidy’s Weed & Pest Services 325.00
Cazin’s Supplies 2,579.99
CCI Network Utilities 88.11
Century Link Utilities 1,521.36
City Employees Reimbursement 80.00
City of Evanston Utilities 2,536.73
Cleveland Golf Supplies 210.50
Court Bonds Refund 450.00
Crest Services 11,299.50
D&L Supply Parts 8,551.00
DLL Public Finance Contract 2,096.41
Dura Edge Products Contract 26,412.90
Easy Picker Golf Supplies 540.84
Eaton Corporation Services 13,612.00
Enbridge Gas Utilities 8,931.61
Energy Laboratories Supplies 2,484.00
Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 123,807.00
Evolution Construction Services 7,146.00
Fastenal Parts 133.17
Freeway Tire Tires 18,972.51
Gladiator Materials Supplies 2,090.00
Green Source Supplies 1,480.00
Highland Golf Supplies 197.30
IWORQ Contract 4,500.00
JC Golf Supplies 1,104.31
Kallas Automotive Parts 3,047.31
Kickin Grass Services 65.00
Lawrence’s Screen Printing Services 87.50
Morcon Supplies 304.39
Mountain West Business Solutions Service Agreement 382.41
Murdochs Supplies 2,540.73
Nalco Supplies 29,598.05
Northern Lake Services Supplies 840.00
Office Products Dealer Supplies 128.25
One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 153.30
PGA of America Dues 389.00
Prestige Flags Supplies 365.22
Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 1,634.05
Reladyne Oil 3,464.42
Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 15,795.44
Sanchez Professional Painting Services 2,875.00
Seagull Diesel Parts Parts 1,845.86
Sirchie Finger Print Lab Supplies 254.35
Skaggs Uniforms 273.99
Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 1,025.23
The Lumberyard Supplies 22.97
Titleist Supplies 4,201.08
Uinta County Jail Fees 1,710.00
Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 33,652.20
Walmart Supplies 780.78
Westar Printing Supplies 279.18
Western Wyoming Beverages Services 133.25
Wheeler Machinery Parts 620.04
Wright Express Fuel 1,068.54
Wyoming Department of Transportation Contract 491.44
Wyoming Department of Revenue Sales/Use Tax 1,074.89
Wyoming Waste Systems Dumpster Fee 91.74
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Revenue and Expenditure Report
Council member Sellers moved, Council member Schmidt seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report for March 2025.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Council Comments
Council members spoke about Memorial Day, checking on Veterans, congratulations to Seniors graduating from High School, having a safe summer, and the Historic Preservation Open House at the Roundhouse on Thursday, May 29th.
Consent Agenda
Council member Lind moved, Council member Hegeman seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda Items:
Street Closure requested by Downtown Evanston for School’s Out – Summer’s In, Downtown Evanston’s Promotional Event on Main Street from 9th Street to 10th Street, on Friday, May 30th, 2024, from 11:45 am to 4:00 pm.
Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by Katy Sommers – Live a Little Productions for the Monster Truck Insanity Next Level Tour to be held at the Uinta County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Ordinance 25-02
Council member Schmidt moved, Council member Lind seconded, to pass Ordinance 25-02 on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-DEVELOPING, HIGHWAY BUSINESS-DEVELOPING, AND COMMUNITY BUSINESS-DEVELOPING, TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-DEVELOPING, AS REQUESTED BY GTR PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, OF THE LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Ordinance 25-03
Council member Sellers moved, Council member Welling seconded, to pass Ordinance 25-03 on second reading.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-DEVELOPING TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-DEVELOPING, AS REQUESTED BY GTR PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, OF THE LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Resolution 25-20
Council member Lind introduced Resolution 25-20. Council member Lind moved, Council member Schmidt seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-20.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE SAGE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 9 SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1 OF THE SAGE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 6 SUBDIVISION, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Resolution 25-21
Council member Sellers introduced Resolution 25-21. Council member Sellers moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 25-21.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING TO ENTER INTO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE EVANSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND REGULATION OF RECREATION WITHIN THE CITY OF EVANSTON FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
WAM Voting Delegate
Council member Sellers nominated Council member Welling to be the Official Voting Delegate for WAM’s Summer Convention Business Meeting and Council member Welling nominated Council member Sellers to be the Alternate.
The nominations passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Willliams, Schmidt, Lind, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Department Comments
Gordon Robinson, Public Works Director, commented on the Spring Cleanup and Rocky Mountain Power assisting with picking items up. He also commented that it is National Public Works Week.
Public Comments
Citizens spoke about use of public funds supporting organizations that have lobbyists, supporting Seniors in our Community, appreciation to Public Works for cleaning up the Evanston City Ditch, and handicap accessible parking and doors.
Adjournment
With no further business to be conducted at this time, Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
Diane Harris, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: May 28, 2025 05283
Foreclosure Sale notice
WHEREAS, default in payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of the Promissory Note (Note), dated February 21, 2008, executed and delivered by Christy S. Katzl (Mortgagor) to the United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service and real estate Mortgage (Mortgage) of the same date securing the Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by said Mortgagor, to the United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, and in which Mortgage was recorded on February 22, 2008, Reception No. 0141706, Book 908, Pages 738–744 in the public records in the office of the Uinta County Clerk for Uinta County, Wyoming.
WHEREAS, a Judgment was entered by the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming on November 2, 2021, in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, through the RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, (Plaintiff) v. CHRISTY S. KATZL and ADRENALIN ENTERPRISES, INC., a Utah corporation, d/b/a ARS FLOOD & FIRE CLEANUP, (Defendants), Docket No. 21cv161ABJ, for the loan balance, interest, escrow frees, accumulated recapturable subsidy, other fees, costs, and post-judgment interest, and ordering the foreclosure of the real property referenced below pursuant to Wyoming law; and
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;
WHEREAS, 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, the United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, as the Mortgagee, will have the Mortgage foreclosed as authorized by law by causing the mortgaged property to be sold at public venue by the United States Marshal Service (USMS) to the highest bidder. The Purchaser must be able to provide the funds to the USMS within two hours of providing the winning bid or the property will be sold to the next highest bidder. The sale will take place at the following:
June 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Uinta County Courthouse
225 9th St.
Evanston, WY 82930
(Legal Description):
A fractional part of Lot 18 of the Almy Addition, being located in the Town of Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming, filed March 18, 1909, as Instrument No. R36226, on file in the office of the Unita County Clerk, said fractional part being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at a point which is S 89o32’W 152.3 feet from the Northeast corner of Lot 19 of said Addition, and running thence S 5o35’W, 48.5 feet; thence S7o 56’W, 51.1 feet; thence South 89o32’W and parallel to the North line of Lot 18 376.7 feet; thence N 31o40’W, 117.7 feet to the North line of said Lot 18; thence along the North line of said Lot 18 N 89o32’E, 450.8 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING.
LESS AND EXCEPT those lands conveyed to Raymond Clifford Underkofler and Ruth Evelyn Underkofler, husband and wife in Warranty Deed recorded December 12, 1996, in Book 674, Page 153.
ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT those lands conveyed to Noel Whiting and LaPreal Whiting, husband and wife in Warranty Deed recorded December 18, 1942 in Book 164, Page 222.
With an address of 198 Holland Drive, Evanston, Wyoming, 82930.
Together with all improvements thereon situate and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto.
PUBLISHED: May 21, 28, June 4. 11, 2025 05213
IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR UINTA COUNTY, WYOMING
CRAIG IVAN BLUEMEL as Trustee of The )
Ivan J. Bluemel Family Living Trust and The )
Jean T. Bluemel Family Living Trust, )
Plaintiff, )
JOHN SLAGOWSKI, deceased, and his )
heirs, devisees, legatees, personal )
representatives, executors, administrators, )
successors, and assigns, known and )
unknown, or later discovered, and ANY )
OTHER PERSON CLAIMING ANY )
INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER )
OF THIS ACTION,
Defendants.
PUBLICATION NOTICE
TO: THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, their heirs, devisees, legatees, personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns and all persons having or claiming to have any right, lien, title, interest in or claim against the following real property, to wit:
The Southerly 16 feet of Lot 7, Block 15 of Original Townsite of Lyman, Uinta County, Wyoming as said Town is platted and recorded in the office of the County Clerk in and for said County.
Parcel No. 161432215021
TAKE NOTICE that Craig Ivan Bluemel has filed a Verified Complaint for Quiet Title in the aforesaid Court as of the above term and number, averring his interest based on a claim of right and color of title and requesting the Court to adjudicate and decree his title and right of possession to said premises, more particularly described in the said Complaint, indefeasible as against all rights and claims whatsoever, and you are hereby notified to file an Answer within thirty (30) days following the date of the last publication of this notice, July 7, 2025, in default of which final judgment shall be entered against you for the relief requested by Plaintiff.
DATED: May 8, 2025.
(SEAL) Kerri Wright, Clerk of Court
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY: Ann Van Weerd
Deputy Clerk
PUBLISHED: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2025 05148
STATE OF WYOMING) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF UINTA )ss THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
WYOMING CREDIT ASSOCIATION Plaintiff(s)
Wyoming Credit Association, Inc. Civil No: CV-2022-0058
vs.
JUSTINA CHAPPELL Defendant( s)
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 4th day of June, 2025 at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Uinta County Sheriffs Office, located at 77 County Road 109 in Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming, the Sheriff of Uinta County, Wyoming, will, in accord with a Court Order, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for the benefit ofPlaintiff(s) Wyoming Credit Association who has obtained Judgment against Defendant(s) Justina Chappell through the Circuit Court, Third Judicial District, County of Uinta, State of Wyoming, in the sum of$3371.86 issued on in the above listed matter, the said Sheriff to sell at public auction Defendant’s property consisting of:
2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VIN#: 5LMJJ2J54EEL00537
a list of such property having been filed with the Circuit Court, Third Judicial District, County of Uinta, State of Wyoming, in Civil Matter No. CV-2022-0058 and attached to that certain Writ of Execution filed therein. DATED this 14th day of May, 2025
Andy Kopp, Sheriff
Uinta County, Wyoming
PUBLISHED: May 21, 28, 2025 05211
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Uintah County, Utah. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Jun. 17, 2025 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.
NEW APPLICATION(S)
23-4051 (A84672): Jade Willis propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 Miles NE of Randolph) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in Uinta Co. Herald on May 21, 28, 2025 05212
