EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL
First Regular Meeting
November 3rd, 2026
The first meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of November 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, Mike Sellers, Jen Hegeman, Evan Perkes and Dave Welling.
Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; City Engineer, Damon Newsome; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Director of Parks and Recreation, Kim Larson; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; and Rich McMurray, Police Lieutenant. A group of interested citizens was also present.
Approve Agenda
Council member Schmidt moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the agenda.
The motion passed with 7 yes votes
Approve Minutes
The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held October 20th, 2026 was approved as presented.
Bills
Council member Welling moved, Council member Lind seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:
Oct 21, 2026 to Nov 03, 2026
VENDOR FOR AMOUNT
AXA Equivest Payroll 188.00
Beneficial Life Payroll 150.00
Delta Dental Payroll 8,126.50
Evanston Peace Officers Payroll 224.00
Health Equity Payroll 2,871.66
IRS Payroll 60,024.12
NCPERS Payroll 96.00
Orchard Trust Payroll 4,053.32
Parks & Recreation Payroll 192.58
The Hartford Payroll 228.40
Washington National Payroll 472.60
WEBT Payroll 223,013.50
Wyoming Child Support Payroll 803.81
Wyo.Dept of Workforce Serv. Payroll 6,384.12
Wyoming Retirement Payroll 98,529.07
Payroll 10/04/26 – 10/17/26 Payroll 186,337.50
Alien Gear Holsters Supplies 1,263.19
ALSCO Laundry Services 760.72
AT & T Internet 44.73
Best Kind Embroidery Services 155.56
Cazin’s Supplies 27.29
CD’s Electric Services 821.05
Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 432.00
City Employees Reimbursement/Awards 990.82
City of Evanston Reimbursement 136.24
Cleveland Golf Supplies 4,757.60
Cobra Puma Golf Supplies 300.45
Court Bonds Refund 600.00
Cut Permits Reimbursement 1,530.00
Dave Norris Construction Services 3,930.00
DLL Public Finance Contract 3,038.67
Empire Turf Supplies 1,524.00
Epoch Eyewear Supplies 370.54
ERA Supplies 683.80
Evanston Parks & Recreations City Subsidy/Reimb. 187,174.20
Evanston Regional Hospital Testing 97.66
EVN Tec Services 40.00
Facility Refunds Refunds 550.00
Fastenal Parts 142.29
First Bank Visa 21,929.94
Foster & Foster Services 6,500.00
General Code Books 2,100.00
Green Source Supplies 2,340.00
Hach Supplies 705.95
Integrity Garage Doors Services 2,231.75
JUB Engineers Contract 12,200.00
Kallas Automotive Parts 1,338.56
Lisa Sanborn Reimbursement 774.26
Mint Green Group Supplies 98.45
Morcon Supplies 1,520.44
Mountain West Business Solutions Service Agreement 802.11
Murdochs Supplies 1,385.66
Murdock Turf Supplies 950.00
Joan Nixon Reimbursement 123.64
Eric Phillips Contract 4,000.00
Planet Technologies Software 32,238.00
Porter Muirhead Cornia Howard Audit Fees 50,000.00
Precision Earthwork Contract 107,196.10
Pye Barker Fire Safety Services 2,041.51
Reladyne Fuel 14,909.34
Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 18,503.95
Shred-It USA Services 277.98
Sidewalk Reimbursements Reimbursement 696.00
Simplot Turf Supplies 994.88
Smith’s Food & Drug Supplies 502.56
Snap-On Credit Contract 62.41
Sunrise Engineering Contract 4,212.50
Taylor Made Golf Supplies 979.44
Team Laboratory Supplies 4,986.00
The Lumberyard Parts 241.07
Uinta County Human Services Contract 33,750.00
Uinta County Senior Citizens Contract 25,000.00
Uinta County School District #1 Contract 5,000.00
Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 302.88
Wasi Construction Services 26,000.00
Westar Printing Supplies 2,456.50
Western Water Consultants Contract 18,543.06
Wheeler Machinery Parts 1,030.99
Wyoming State Golf Association Dues 2,070.00
XO Xtreme Marketing Contract 22,748.33
Xylem Water Solutions Services 3,635.00
Yamah Motor Contract 6,568.35
Young Musicians Contract 10,000.00
The motion passed with 7 yes votes: Williams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Revenue and Expenditure Report
Council member Perkes moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report for August 2026.
The motion passed with 7 yes votes: Williams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Council Comments
Council members encouraged everyone to get out and vote, offered best wishes to everyone running, congratulated those whose names are on the ballot, whether they win or not, for their courage, and commented about the suicide task force and being mindful of neighbors and friends.
Golf Course Financials
Scott Ehlers presented the Golf Course Financials for the year to date, January through October.
ORDINANCE 26-07
Council member Welling moved, Council member Hegeman seconded, to pass Ordinance 26-07 on third and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE EVANSTON CITY CODE (“ZONING”) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 24-27.2 ESTABLISHING A PERMIT PROCESS FOR THE TEMPORARY, PRESCRIBED GRAZING OF GOATS FOR WEED, NOXIOUS VEGETATION, AND FIRE FUEL CONTROL PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston, Wyoming (the “City”) has authority under Wyoming law to regulate the keeping of animals and to adopt zoning regulations within its corporate limits for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Evanston City Code § 24-27 generally limits the keeping of livestock, as therein defined to include goats, to the City’s Agricultural and Open Space Zones; and
WHEREAS, the temporary, closely supervised, and properly contained use of goats for targeted vegetation management (“prescribed grazing”) is a recognized, non-chemical method of controlling noxious weeds, invasive species, and wildfire fuel loads on public and private property, including on steep slopes, drainages, and other terrain that is difficult to mow or treat with herbicide; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prescribed grazing, when conducted under a permit with appropriate containment, duration, and welfare conditions, is distinguishable from the permanent or long-term keeping of livestock addressed by § 24-27 and may be reasonably accommodated citywide without amending the underlying zoning restrictions on livestock keeping; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to adopt a permit process specifically governing prescribed grazing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING:
Section 1. Chapter 24 of the Evanston City Code, “Zoning,” is hereby amended to create a new Section 24-27.2, to read as follows:
BUCK means a weaned male goat.
DOE means a female goat.
GOAT means an animal in the subspecies of Capra aegagrus hircus.
GRAZING means goats eating vegetation.
GRAZING ANIMAL means a goat, as defined in this section, used for prescribed grazing under a permit issued pursuant to this section. No other species of livestock, as defined in § 24-27, qualifies for a prescribed grazing permit.
GRAZING SITE means the specific, permitted lot or parcel, in whole, on which prescribed grazing is authorized to occur.
HANDLER means the permit holder or a designated, identified individual responsible for the daily care, containment, and supervision of the grazing animals for the duration of the permit.
PRESCRIBED GRAZING means the deliberate, time-limited introduction of grazing animals onto a defined area of land for the purpose of controlling weeds, invasive plant species, or fire fuel loads, as distinguished from the keeping of livestock as a pet, for agricultural production, or for personal use.
WETHERS means a castrated buck.
(1) The name, address, and contact information of the applicant and the handler, if different;
(2) The address or legal description of the proposed grazing site, and written consent of the property owner if the applicant is not the owner;
(3) The proposed number of grazing animals, proposed start date, and proposed duration of grazing consistent with subsection (F)(2);
(4) A site plan or sketch depicting the proposed grazing area, the location and type of proposed fencing or containment, and the location of any waterway, drainage, or riparian corridor on or adjacent to the site;
(5) Proof of liability insurance in an amount not less than $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, in a form acceptable to the City; and
(6) Contact information for the handler that will be posted on-site pursuant to subsection (F)(6).
The City may approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application. A permit shall be valid only for the site, dates, and number of animals specified in the permit.
(1) Stocking density. The number of grazing animals on a grazing site at one time shall not exceed one animal per 2,500 square feet of enclosed grazing area, unless a different density is approved by the City based on the site plan and vegetation management objectives submitted with the application.
(2) Duration and rest period. Permits shall not be issued, and no prescribed grazing shall occur, from November 1 through April 30 of any year. On a grazing site of less than two acres, prescribed grazing shall not exceed 14 consecutive calendar days per permit. On a grazing site two acres or more, duration shall be specified in the permit based on the size of the area and the vegetation management plan but shall not exceed 30 consecutive calendar days per permit. In either case, grazing animals shall not return to the same grazing site for at least 30 days following the expiration or completion of a permit and no more than two prescribed grazing permits shall be issued for the same grazing site within a calendar year. Only does and wethers, as defined in this section, may be used for prescribed grazing under a permit issued pursuant to this section; bucks are prohibited.
(3) Containment. The grazing site shall be fully enclosed at all times by temporary or permanent fencing, which may include electric or electrified fencing, sufficient to prevent grazing animals from escaping the permitted area. Where any portion of an electric or electrically charged fence is located adjacent to publicly owned property, a public street, a public sidewalk, or a pedestrian right-of-way, the permit holder shall install and maintain a non-electrified barrier fence between the electric or electrically charged fence and such publicly owned property, public street, public sidewalk, or pedestrian right-of-way, sufficient to prevent public contact with the electric or electrically charged fence. The handler shall inspect the enclosure not less than once daily. Tethering of animals shall be prohibited.
(4) Supervision. Grazing animals shall be under the active care of the handler at all times, including a means of monitoring the animals’ health, water supply, and containment consistent with generally accepted standards for the humane treatment of livestock.
(5) Protected areas. Prescribed grazing shall not be permitted within any riparian corridor, wetland, or other environmentally sensitive area designated by the City, nor shall it be permitted to damage any protected, ornamental, or municipally planted vegetation not identified as a target species in the permit.
(6) Signage. The permit holder shall post at least two signs visible and readable within 5 feet from any adjacent public right-of-way identifying the animals as working animals engaged in permitted prescribed grazing, together with 24-hour contact information for the handler. The sign shall also warn that an electric fence is in place when one is utilized and further warn of the danger of a shock if contacted. All signage shall be legible and weatherproof.
(7) Nuisance and noise. Prescribed grazing shall be conducted in a manner that does not create a nuisance under Chapter 14 of the Evanston City Code, including with respect to odor, noise, or unconfined waste.
(8) No permanent structures. No permanent shelter, barn, or similar structure shall be erected in connection with a prescribed grazing permit.
Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
Sponsored by: Councilor Welling.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November 2026.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk
The motion passed with 7 yes votes: Williams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
ORDINANCE 26-08
Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lind seconded, to pass Ordinance 26-08 on third and final reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AMENDING § 24-22(E) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON WYOMING (“FENCES, HEDGES AND WALLS”) TO PERMIT THE USE OF AN ELECTRIC OR ELECTRICALLY CHARGED FENCE TO CONFINE THE GRAZING OF GOATS PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-27.2; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston, Wyoming (the “City”) has authority under Wyoming law to regulate the keeping of animals and to adopt zoning regulations within its corporate limits for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is considering the adoption of a temporary grazing ordinance that would permit or require the use of an electric or electrically charged fence to confine goats used for prescribed grazing purposes within the City; and
WHEREAS, Evanston City Code § 24-22(E) generally prohibits electric or electrically charged fences within the City, except as specifically enumerated therein, and does not presently permit the use of such fencing to confine goats engaged in prescribed grazing; and
WHEREAS, in order to implement a temporary grazing ordinance that permits or requires the use of electric fencing, the City Council finds it necessary to amend § 24-22(E) of the Evanston City Code to expressly allow the use of an electric or electrically charged fence to confine the grazing of goats; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to adopt this amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT:
Section 1. Section 24-22(E) of the Evanston City Code (“Fences, Hedges and Walls”) is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection (4), so that § 24-22(E) to read as follows:
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(1) Temporary fences on construction sites may be as high as required to protect the property during the period of construction and may have barbed wire where the barbed wire is not less than eight feet above the ground.
(2) In the A (agricultural district), barbed wire may be permitted as an internal fence (i.e. not on the periphery of the property) for use to contain livestock.
(3) In the I (industrial) district, in addition to those fences permitted in required yards, fences and walls may be permitted in accordance with the height and setback of structures as set forth in section 24-16. When set back at least twelve feet from the property line, fences may also have up to three strands of ordinary barbed wire where it is not less than eight feet above the ground.
(4) Any electric or electrically charged fence used to confine the grazing of goats pursuant to Section 24-27.2.
Section 2. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances of the City of Evanston, Wyoming, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective on passage on third and final reading and publication as required by Wyoming law.
Sponsored by: Councilor Welling.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November 2026.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk
The motion passed with 7 yes votes: Williams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
RESOLUTION 26-51
Council member Welling introduced Resolution 26-51. Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 26-51.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING APPROVING A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESERVE LLC D/B/A RMR BENEFITS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT AND HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT, INCLUDING RELATED COBRA ADMINISTRATION.
he motion passed with 6 yes votes: Williams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers. 1 no vote: Hegeman.
Comments, Remarks from Departments
Police Chief Mike Vranish introduced and congratulated Lieutenant Rich McMurray on his promotion.
Public Participation
Kathy Cook commented about the downtown Halloween event.
Adjournment
Council member Perkes moved, Council member Lind seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
The motion passed with 7 yes votes: Williams, Schmidt, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.
Kent H. Williams, Mayor
Diane Harris, City Clerk
PUBLISHED: Nov. 12, 2026 1112
Uinta County Conservation District
Change of Meeting Notice
The Uinta County Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold their November 2026 board meeting on Monday, November 16th at 8:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Heritage Barn, 44054 Business Loop 80, Lyman, WY. For questions call 307-288-0214.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 12, 2026 11121
Official Proceedings of the
Uinta County Commissioners
Evanston, Wyoming
November 3, 2026
The Uinta County Commissioners met in regular session on November 3, 2026 in the commission chambers, 225 9th Street, Evanston, Wyoming. Chairman Mark Anderson convened meeting at 2:00 p.m. Commissioner Brent Hatch, and Commissioner Eric South were present. Also present: Amanda Hutchinson, Clerk; and Andy Kopp, Sheriff.
Agenda
Motion Hatch, second South to approve the agenda. 3 yes votes, passed.
Special Prosecution
Motion South, second Anderson to approve Resolution 26-34 authorizing Clayton M. Melinkovich with the Sublette County Attorney’s Office to act as special prosecutor in Uinta County in a case with a local conflict of interest. 2 yes votes, passed. Commissioner recused himself.
Black Mesa Advanced Fission Resolution and Letter of Support
Motion Hatch, second South to approve Resolution 26-35 and a letter of support to be sent to the Wyoming Energy Authority in support of Black Mesa Advanced Fission, LLC’s application as requested by Kent Payne, Black Mesa Advanced Fission. 3 yes votes, passed.
CMAQ Closeout
Motion South, second Hatch to sign the Final Acceptance Certificate for CMAQ project CM26305 as requested by Saralee Gross, Road and Bridge. 3 yes votes, passed.
Medical Service Agreement
Motion South, second Hatch to approve a Medical Service Agreement with Kennon C. Tubbs, M.D. L.L.C for $4,600.00 per month for the first year with annual 3% increases from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 with an annual increase of 3% beginning on July 1, 2028 to provide medical services to inmates at the Uinta County Jail as presented by Andy Kopp, Sheriff. 3 yes votes, passed.
Emergency Fire Suppression Account Agreement
Motion Hatch, second South to approve an interagency agreement with the Wyoming Office of State Lands & Investments, Forestry Division (WSFD) setting forth the terms and conditions by which the County will participate in the Emergency Fire Suppression Account to be used for the purpose of suppressing qualifying emergency fires on private lands. The County will pay two one-hundredths of a mill of the assessed property valuation of the county and four-tenths of one cent per acre for private land acres into the account by July 15 each year as presented by Eric Quinney, Fire District. 3 yes votes, passed.
ERISA Notice
Motion South, second Hatch to accept the ERISA Notice declaring health insurance consultant compensation as requested by Amanda Hutchinson, County Clerk. 3 yes votes, passed.
Fairgrounds Surplus Sale
Motion Hatch, second South to ratify the award of the items listed in the Fairgrounds surplus sale to the highest bidders as requested by Josh Davis, Grounds and Custodial. 3 yes votes, passed.
DEQ Resolution
Motion Hatch, second South to approve Resolution 26-36 for Uinta County to establish a permit and inspection system for small wastewater systems as requested by Kent Williams, Planner. 3 yes votes, passed.
Public Comment
No Public Comment
Minutes
Motion South, second Hatch to approve the minutes of the October 6th and October 20th, 2026 meetings. 3 yes votes, passed.
Vouchers
Motion Hatch, second South to approve warrants 473427 through 473477.
PAYROLL WARRANTS: AFLAC, $405.88, Insurance; The Hartford, $2,950.85, Insurance; The Hartford, $1,677.50, Insurance; Beneficial Life Ins Co, $97.67, Insurance; The Hartford, $1,784.08, Insurance; Clerk of District Ct for Uinta County, $517.66, Child Support; Washington National Ins Co, $3,253.18, Insurance; Delta Dental Plan Of Wyo, $14,316.80, Dental Insurance; Uinta County Tax Account, $51,886.91, Taxes; Uinta County Tax Account, $107,081.92, Taxes; Mainstay Investments, $100.00, Deferred Comp Plan; National Benefit Services LLC, $6,858.24, Cafeteria Plan; UINTA COUNTY TREASURER (HEALTH PLAN, $258,890.26, Uinta County Health Plan; Uinta Co Clerk, $10.00, Fees; VISION SERVICE PLAN (CT), $3,046.66, Insurance; WYO DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNT, $5,053.00,DIV 338/Deferred Comp Plan; Wyoming Retirement System, $65,899.84, Pension Plan; Department of Workforce Services, $8,232.49, Worker’s Comp; NCPERS Group Life Ins., $16.00, Insurance; Wyoming Retirement System, $69,966.55, Pension Plan. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: American Linen-Steiner Corp, $344.53, Laundry Services; Anson Tree Care, Corp, $3,400.00, Tree Care; AT&T Mobility LLC, $1,582.06, Phone Lines; Kelly Blue, Attorney At Law, $843.13, Legal Services; Bozz Towing LLC, $700.00, Professional Services; Cazin’s, $193.93, Hardware/Landscaping; Century Link, $374.01, Telephone; City Drug Inc, $3,500.28, Medical; Evanston Regional Hospital, $733.22, Medical Services; Evanston Uinta Joint Powers Bd, $3,673.65, Rent; Francom, D Mckay, DDS, $144.00, Medical; Guardify, Inc, $4,779.07, Professional Services; IBS, Inc, $164.35, Parts; Curtis Michael Jensen, $400.00, Rental Assistance; J-U-B Engineers Inc, $4,125.00, Professional Services; Kallas Automotive, $451.54, Auto Parts; Jennifer King, $1,571.50, Transcription Services; Michael J. Kunzler DMD, Inc, $350.00, Medical Assistance; Lambert Paint Company Inc, $850.00, Stripe Parking Lot; Larimer Coroner Office, $250.00, Prof Services; Larry H. Miller Ford SLC, $51,249.00, Parts; Long Reimer Winegar LLP, $170.00, Legal Services; Maxfield Construction, $42,500.00, Contract Services; Mountain West Business Solutions, $974.29, Copier Maintenance; National Benefit Services LLC, $142.35, Cafeteria Plan; Pye-Barker Fire & Safety LLC, $240.00, Professional Services; Enbridge Gas, $385.21, Utilities; Enbridge Gas, $237.25, Assistance; Quill Corp, $36.58, Office Supplies; RDO Equipment, $5,530.41, Equipment; Ready Rocks, $2,800.00, Contract Services; Rocky Mountain Power (Utilities), $7,743.97, Electricity; Rocky Mountain Power (Assist), $275.08, Utility Assistance; Skaggs Companies Inc Dba, $3,810.00, Uniforms; Specialized Pathology Consultant PC, $1,360.00, Prof Services; Wyoming Department Of Health, $66.27, State Car/Payroll; Standard Plumbing Supply Co, $135.17, Plumbing; Stauffers Road Solutions LLC, $2,100.00, Professional Services; SUMMIT FOOD SERVICES, LLC, $4,637.91, Food Contract Services; Toms HVAC, LLC, $160.00, Professional Services; Town of Mt View, $150.00, Utilities Assistance; Union Telephone Company, $1,770.59, Cell/Telephone; Verizon Wireless, $340.49, Aircard Service; Wyoming Department of Transportation, $25.00, Aviation Fuel; Wheeler Machinery Co, $532.90, Equipment Parts; White Mountain Lumber, $21.83, Building Maintenance; Dept of Workforce Services, $5,530.00, Unemployment; Wyo Law Enforcement Academy, $280.00, Training; Wyoming Livestock Roundup, $60.00, Education; Wyoming Machinery Company, $879.19, Professional Services; Wyo Dept of Health/Preventive, $530.00, Testing.
3 yes votes, passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m.
BOARD OF UINTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: Amanda Hutchinson
UINTA COUNTY CLERK
PUBLISHED: Nov. 12, 2026 11123
PUBLICATION OF WARRANTS
UINTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1,
STATE OF WYOMING, PUBLICATION OF WARRANTS
ISSUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 OR MORE
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026
HALLOWS, NANCY, $750.51; LIECHTY, JAMIE, 750; UINTA BOCES #1 EDUCATION CENTER, 6029.87; WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL LEASING, 4758; REGION V BOCES, 31962; KARI FREDRICKSON COMS., 675; THE GARLAND CO. INC, 400000; MOUNTAIN MUSIC OF WY, LLC, 559.86; MOUNTAIN WEST BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 1300; STAKER & PARSON COMPANIES, 227201.95; TEAM THREADS & THINGS, 3500; TRANE U.S. INC., 940077; UINTA APPAREL COMPANY, 673.5; UINTA CO SCHOOL DIST #1 SCHOOL LUNCH, 1213.8; WESTAR PRINTING, 719; NICHOLAS & COMPANY, 28659.69; ACE RECYCLING & DISPOSAL, 2475.97; ALL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC, 7591.65; CITY OF EVANSTON, 29405.12; EVANSTON YOUTH CLUB, 650; PHILLIPS LAW, LLC, 19188; REGION V BOCES, 96135; DAKTRONICS, INC, 3150; DISABILITY:IN UINTA COUNTY, 1111.11; ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSOCIATES, 1507.5; EVANSTON YOUTH CLUB, 869; WEX BANK/FLEET SERVICES, 1279.39; FLEETPRIDE, 852.83; GUILD, ARIEL, 1827; IVIE LEAGUE LEARNING INC., 6000; KONE, 1417.38; LAWLAR, TERAN, 995; PERSONNEL SCREENING SERVICES, 850; PYE-BARKER FIRE AND SAFETY, 720; QUILL CORPORATION, 2589.58; RELIANCE METALCENTER DIV 10, 1460; SAFEDEFEND, 13200; SOLUTION TREE, 5520; STAKER & PARSON COMPANIES, 159518.67; TEAM THREADS & THINGS, 960; TOM’S HVAC, 4719.5; UINTA CO SCHOOL DIST #1 STUDENT ACTIVITY, 12000; UINTA COUNTY HERALD, 1061.4; WESTAR PRINTING, 8738.89; WESTERN WYOMING COLLEGE, 1883.49; ZION ENGINEERING, 5402; NATIONAL BENEFIT SERVICES, LLC, 12898.26; EPARS DEPARTMENT-REMITTANCE SERVICES, 6065.72; UINTA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, 728.21; WYOMING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, 730.6; ORCHARD TRUST, 7478.58; WYOMING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, 3401.69; ENBRIDGE GAS UT WY ID, 10988.84; PROJECT ESTY AESTHETICS ACADEMY, 3000; ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER, 54609.29; (WMS) WYOMING MECHANICAL SUPPLY INC., 42727.82; A TECH TRAINING, INC., 3643.6; AROUND THE WORLD YOYO ENTERTAINMENT CO, 1547.1; BECK RANCH PREMIUM BEEF, 2023.56; C.D.’S ELECTRIC, 2731.95; CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, 5681.12; CDW & CO. + THE MAKERY, 873.5; COOK BROTHERS BROADCASTING (KNYN), 512; COOK, STEPHEN B., 1855; CREST, 22467.45; HEADSET ADVISOR, 1130.65; IBS OF NORTHWESTERN COLORADO, 1137.75; LAMB, BRANDON, 2246.48; LANGUAGE DYNAMICS GROUP, LLC, 522.29; MARZANO RESOURCES LLC, 5580; REDI SERVICES, LLC PARKVIEW PLAZA, 2898.26; RELADYNE WEST LLC, 62689.69; TRANE U.S. INC., 777.92; WY DECA, 600; SMITH’S FOOD AND DRUG CENTER, 2014.89; TREVIPAY-WALMART, 2969.42; NATIONAL BENEFIT SERVICES, LLC, 29042.71; VERIZON WIRELESS, 1351.35; AMERICAN FENCE COMPANY, 3675; ATKINSON SOUND, 3343; CLOUD WARRIORS, LLC, 7713; DAWN CRUICKSHANK CONSULTING, 7000; ELLIS, BRENDEN C., 836.15; INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., 3150; IVIE LEAGUE LEARNING INC., 8000; JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, 762.95; LEXIA LEARNING SYSTEMS LLC, 2985; MONICA WESTON, AuD, CCC-A/SLP, 936.6; LOWHAM, TYRELL, 4033; SOLFASINGER LLC, 635.76; TRANE U.S. INC., 25307; TWO GUYS FLOORING, 680; UNIVERSAL DRYWALL & ACOUSTICS, 34250; ZION ENGINEERING, 5488.84; AFLAC PREMIUM HOLDING, 984.56; DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF WY, 48397.8; EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND, 755073.06; HARTFORD, 6656.68; THE HARTFORD, 8309.65; THE HARTFORD, 1237.2; HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE CO, 13318.76; NATIONAL BENEFIT SERVICES, LLC, 2033.15; NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS, 976; VISION SERVICE PLAN, 6285.06; WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO, 8850.52; WY RETIREMENT SYSTEM, 539390.56; WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES, 21836.99; AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 33295.65; FIRST BANKCARD, 73595.64; DECORIA & COMPANY, 21750; C.D.’S ELECTRIC, 1362.5; E2E EXCHANGE, 850; ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSOCIATES, 25293.5; INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., 5680.64; OLIVER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC, 1150; REDI SERVICES, LLC PARKVIEW PLAZA, 500; SAFE PLAY PRO LLC, 1850; TEAM THREADS & THINGS, 4893; WSRM, LLC, 1672; WY HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, 510; ZION ENGINEERING, 3070; NATIONAL BENEFIT SERVICES, LLC, 13115.18; EPARS DEPARTMENT-REMITTANCE SERVICES, 5915.72; WYOMING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, 730.6; ORCHARD TRUST, 7428.58; WYOMING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, 3401.69; AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION, 3702.5; ATKINSON SOUND, 22814; CAZIN’S, 1259.69; DECKER EQUIPMENT/SCHOOL FIX, 1158.11; INLAND TECHNOLOGY INC, 846.71; INSTRUCTIONAL INTENSITY INC, 4200; IVIE LEAGUE LEARNING INC., 2000; J W PEPPER & SONS INC., 533.48; KALLAS NAPA AUTO PARTS, 1744.62; LAWSON PRODUCTS INC, 602.19; LEWIS BUS GROUP, 1232.89; MOUNTAINLAND SUPPLY COMPANY, 2493.33; NICHOLAS & COMPANY, 54824.14; NORCO INC, 1420.5; PYE-BARKER FIRE AND SAFETY, 2557.19; REAL KLEEN JANITORIAL, 12442.85; RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS, 1486.5; SOLUTION TREE, 22080; THE LUMBERYARD, 536.94; WESTERN WYOMING BEVERAGES, 2541.5; TREVIPAY-WALMART, 4021.50.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 12, 2026 11124
NOTICE AND ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
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 increase retail rates, revise Schedule 92 Insurance Cost Adjustment (ICA) and establish a new Schedule 96 Asset Sale Adjustment (ASA) and revise its Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism (ECAM). The public hearing is set to commence on Tuesday, December 1, 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_fVq-txs2Q1ezWwvJhZ04Lg
To view the Livestream on YouTube, click here:
https://www.youtube.com/@wyomingpsc
PUBLISHED: Nov. 12, 19, 2026
Uinta County School District No. 1 and the Wyoming State Construction Department, School Facilities Division
Notice to Professional Service Providers
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 Uinta 1 North Elementary School Roof.
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All submitted Proposals shall be sealed and must be received by Uinta County School District No. 1, at 325 Kirlin Drive, PO Box 6002,Evanston, WY 82931, no later than 1:00 pm on 12/14/2026. 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: Nov 12, 19, 2026
FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE
Default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a Promissory Note (the “Note”) dated January 20, 2023, executed and delivered by Christina Hirsbrunner and Toree Hirsbrunner (“Mortgagors”) to Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 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 Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, and which Mortgage was recorded on January 20, 2023, at Reception No. 1135442, in Book 2049, at Page 846-860 in the public records in the office of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Uinta County, Wyoming.
The Mortgage was assigned for value as follows:
Assignee: Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Assignment dated: May 19, 2026
Assignment recorded: June 1, 2026
Assignment recording information: at Reception No. 1189896, in Book 2201, at Page 168
All in the records of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Uinta 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 November 6, 2026 being the total sum of $310,633.79, 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, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 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 Uinta County, Wyoming to the highest bidder for cash at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on December 9, 2026 at the information desk at the Uinta County Courthouse located at 225 9th Street, Evanston, WY 82930, for application to the above-described amounts secured by the Mortgage, said mortgaged property being described as follows:
The Southerly 1/2 of Lots 9 and 10 in Block 30 of the Original Town of Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming, according to the plat recorded August 19, 1870 on file in the office of the Uinta County Clerk.
With an address of 442 12th St, Evanston, WY 82930-3331 (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 16, 2026 Rocket Mortgage, LLC
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 # WY22532
PUBLISHED: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2026
STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF UINTA ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, )
a municipal corporation, )
Plaintiff, ) Docket No. CV - 2026-0519
MATTHEW G. CASTON, )
Defendant. )
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: MATTHEW G. CASTON
924 Uinta Street (Last Known Address) Evanston, WY 82930
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the City of Evanston, Wyoming has filed a Complaint for Execution on Judgment and Sentence in the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial District, in and for Uinta County, Wyoming, praying that a Judgment be entered against Defendant enforcing the Evanston Municipal Court Judgment and Sentence (Docket No. 25-0096) in the total principal amount of Eight Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($8,260.00) for fines and court costs due the City of Evanston, Wyoming.
YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless you answer said Complaint on or before the 30th day after last publication of this Notice of Service by Publication, the allegations in said Complaint will be taken as true and judgment by default will be entered against you as prayed for in said Complaint.
DATED 21st day of October, 2026. Lydia Wagstaff
Clerk of Court
by Patti Ochinero, Deputy
PUBLISHED: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Brady and Alayna Stokes have applied for a Land Use District Change (Zone Change) and Subdivision Permit for a parcel in Section 30, T16N, R120W, 6th P.M., Uinta County, Wyoming. The application would allow a change from the Agricultural/ Resource/ Development (ARD) Land Use District to the Residential (R) Land Use District and the creation of a new one-lot minor, Residential Subdivision. The subject property is owned by the applicants and is near Wyoming State Highway 89 North and County Road 108.
A public hearing on this matter will be held before the Board of Uinta County Commissioners on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lyman Townhall Chambers, Lyman, Wyoming.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 5, 12, 2026
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Beaver 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 Dec. 2, 2026 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.
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
23-1340 (a55159): B & H Dry Farm, LLC propose(s) using 3.87 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 Mile NW of Laketown) for STOCKWATERING.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in Uinta County Herald on Nov. 5, 12, 2026
CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING
INVITATION TO BID
EVANSTON CEMETERY TURF UTILITY TRUCK
The City of Evanston requests sealed bids to furnish and deliver one new heavy-duty, gasolinepowered, four-wheel-drive turf utility truck with a powered dump bed for cemetery maintenance, in accordance with the City’s specifications.
Sealed bids must be received at Evanston City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Evanston, Wyoming 82930, by 3:00 p.m., Mountain Time, on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in the City Hall Conference Room. Late bids will be returned unopened.
Bid envelopes must be marked “Cemetery Turf Utility Truck Bid” and include the bidder’s name and return address.
Complete specifications and bid documents may be obtained at the Evanston Cemetery, 526 County Road, Evanston, Wyoming, or by contacting Aaron Powell, Cemetery Supervisor, at (307) 789-2049 or apowell@evanstonwy.org.
The City reserves the right to reject any bid and to reject all bids when none serves the public interest.
PUBLISHED: Nov. 5, 12, 2026.
Uinta County School District No. 1 and the Wyoming State Construction Department, School Facilities Division
Notice to Professional Service Providers
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 Uinta 1 North Elementary School Roof.
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All submitted Proposals shall be sealed and must be received by Uinta County School District No. 1, at 325 Kirlin Drive, PO Box 6002,Evanston, WY 82931, no later than 1:00 pm on 12/14/2026. 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: Nov 5, 12, 2026
NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR A TAX DEED
Pursuant to Wyoming Statute Title 39-13-108, Herbert R. Weston, who on the 14th day of September 2022, purchased at the Uinta County 2021 delinquent tax sale Certificate of Purchase No. 17467, shall make application for Treasurer’s Deed on or after February 5, 2027, for failure to redeem delinquent taxes for the 2021 tax year. Account #006952, assessed in the Name of: Heidi Lloyd, 306 Hickey Avenue, Evanston, WY 82930. Legal Description: Twin Ridge Subdivision 1 Lot 89.
Said application for Tax Deed shall be made no earlier than three (3) months from final publication of this notice, November 12, 2026, and no later than five (5) months after final publication of this Notice on November 12, 2026. To the best knowledge of the applicant there have been no special assessments or public improvements for the above said property.
PUBLISHED: Oct. 29 and Nov 5, 12, 2026
