CONVERSE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

January 20, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

107 N. 5TH STREET, SUITE 114, DOUGLAS, WY  82633
 Commission Chambers are OPEN to the public.

1.
8:00A.M.

CONVENE, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CONVERSE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
James H. Willox, Chairman
Richard C. Grant, Vice Chairman
Robert G. Short, Board Member
Trent Kaufman, Board Member

Donald Blackburn, Board Member

2.
8:15A.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - ROAD & BRIDGE

Jason Wilkinson, R&B Superintendent; John Shepherd, Foreman; Todd Mattson, HDR Engineering Inc.

3.
9:15A.M.

VYVE BROADBAND

Tony Carroll, Vyve Broadband

  • CR/2 Anderson Dairy Road Cable Installation
4.
9:30A.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - HUMAN RESOURCES

Kristin Watson, HR Director

5.
11:00A.M.

CONVERSE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Clint Becker, Sheriff

6.
11:30A.M.

UPDATES - LAPRELE IRRIGATION DISTRICT

LaPrele Irrigation District Board of Directors; Staff; HDR Engineering, Inc.

  • Potential Design Changes
Documents:
  1. EN103 - North Staging Area BK-r1.pdf
7.
12:00P.M.

RECESS FOR LUNCH

8.
1:00P.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - PUBLIC HEALTH

Darcey Cowardin, Public Health Nurse Manager

9.
1:30P.M.

BOARD INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS

  • Glenrock Solid Waste Disposal District
10.
1:45P.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Chris Caskey, Technical Services Director

  • Proposed Departmental Policies
11.
2:30P.M.

UPDATES - FDL CONSULTING, LLC

Jessie Dykehouse, FDL Consulting, LLC

  • Animal Shelter Expansion Project
  • Glenrock Office Expansion Project
  • Courthouse Renovation Project
12.
3:30P.M.

BOARD DISCUSSION ONLY: WYDOT STIP BRIDGE & ROAD PROJECTS

  • West Richards Street Bridge
  • Antelope Creek Bridge
  • Boxelder Road Bridge
  • Road Projects
13.
3:45P.M.

BOARD DISCUSSION ONLY: SLIB BOARD MEETING RE PRONGHORN H2 PROJECT

January 8, 2026, SLIB Meeting held in Douglas, WY

  • Pronghorn
  • WCCA Zoning Document
  • Board of Converse County Commissioners Official Statement
14.

GENERAL COUNTY BUSINESS & ACTION ITEMS

Meeting Minutes, Monthly Warrants, Monthly Reports, Tax Refunds & Cancellations, Void Warrants, Resolutions, Agreements/Amendments, etc.

  • Commission Minutes, January 6 & 7, 2026
  • State of WY Roadway Easement Applications, Portions of CR14/Windy Ridge Rd, CR17A/Hiser Rd, CR18/Mormon Canyon R
  • Amendment No. 1, CMAQ Agreement No. CM26201 Between WYDOT and Converse County
  • Co-op Agreement, Converse County Firewise and Local Grant Program Administrator/Converse County
  • Bore Permit Applications, Vyve Broadband, CR9/Chalk Buttes Road and CR64/Ridgewater Road
  • Public Utilities Parallel Right of Way Permit Applications, Vyve Broadband, CR9/Chalk Buttes Road and CR64/Ridgewater Road
  • Shooting Range Complex - Electrical Service
Documents:
  1. 01.06.2026 Official.pdf
  2. RoadwayApplication 012026.pdf
  3. CMAQ Amendment No. 1 CM26201 with Summary of Changes.pdf
  4. Coop Agreement, Converse County Firewise and Local Grant Program Administrator 2026-2027.pdf
  5. Vyve Public Utilities Parallel ROW permit CR9 Chalk Buttes Rd.pdf
  6. Vyve Public Utilities Parallel ROW permit app CR64 Ridgewater Rd.pdf
  7. Vyve Bore Permit CR9 Chalk Buttes Rd.pdf
  8. Vyve Bore Permit CR64 Ridgewater Rd.pdf
15.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Jan 7, 7-8a – Municipal/County Joint Powers Board Meeting
  • Jan 7, 3p - Board of Public Health Meeting
  • Jan 15, 9a- CCJJC Joint Powers Board Meeting
  • Jan 19, All Day – CLOSED, Equality Day Holiday
  • Jan 20, 8a-5p – Commissioner Meeting (3rd Tuesday of each month)
  • Feb 3&4, 8a-5p - Commissioner Meeting (1st Tues/Wed of each month)
  • Feb 3, 7a - Elected Officials Breakfast Meeting, MHCC Boardroom
  • Feb 4, 7a - City/County Breakfast Meeting, MHCC Boardroom
  • Feb 9, 10a - 2026 Legislative Session Convenes
  • Feb 11-13 - WCCA, WAM, and CCAW Legislative Conferences, Cheyenne
  • Feb 16, All Day - HOLIDAY, President's Day, County Offices Closed
  • Feb 17, 8a-5p - Commissioner Meeting (3rd Tues of each month)
  • Feb 17, 3p - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting (3rd Tues of each month)
  • Feb 19, 9a - CCJJC Joint Powers Board Meeting (3rd Thurs of each month)
  • Mar 10, 12p-5p - Clerk's Office CLOSED for training
  • Mar 11, by Midnight - 2026 Legislative Session Adjourns

This agenda is subject to change at any time without notice. The Board may recess into Executive Session, if necessary, at any time. Previous versions of this agenda are available on this website at all times. A regular meeting will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 and 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise posted. at the Converse County Courthouse within Commission Chambers, 107 N. 5th Street, Douglas, Wyoming.  The public is invited to attend any Commissioner meeting. To get on the agenda, contact the County Clerk via email or by calling 307-358-2244 by the Thursday prior to the meeting. Per W.S. §18-3-516(f), access to county information can be obtained at the County’s official website, www.conversecountywy.gov or by calling the County Clerk’s Office 307-358-2244.