CONVERSE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

March 17, 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; Todd Mattson, HDR Engineering Inc.

3.
9:15A.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - HUMAN RESOURCES

Kristin Watson, HR Director

4.
10:30A.M.

UPDATES - OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS OF CONVERSE COUNTY

OECC Board Members

  • Discussion of Recreation Opportunities Within Converse County
5.
11:00A.M.

FY2025 CONVERSE COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Erin Graham, CPA, PMCH (Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard)

Documents:
  1. Converse County Final Financial 2025.pdf
6.
12:00P.M.

RECESS FOR LUNCH

7.
1:00P.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - PUBLIC HEALTH

Darcey Cowardin, Public Health Nurse Manager

8.
1:30P.M.

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES UPDATES

Dru Palmer,  Dru Consulting 

9.
2:30P.M.

WORK SESSION - TECHNICAL SERVICES

Chris Caskey, Technical Services Director

  • County Surveyor Position
  • Commissioner Camera System
  • Additional Time Clocks/Kiosks
10.

GENERAL COUNTY BUSINESS & ACTION ITEMS

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

  • Commission Minutes, March 3 & 4, 2026
  • FY2025 Converse County Financial Statement (Audit)
  • Grant Agreement, Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources - Converse County, Semiquincentennial Celebration
  • Wyoming Gaming Commission Responsible Gambling Behavior Funding Invoice
  • Resolution 02-26, Designation of 2026 Election Districts
  • Memorandums of Understanding for 2026 Polling Locations, Converse County - CCSD#1, Glenrock Rec Center, and Dry Creek Community Hall
  • Temporary Construction Permit, US Forest Service - Converse County, Jenne Trail Phase 3 Reconstruction Project
  • Bore Permit, Bridger Pipeline LLC, CR60-Esau Road
  • Deer Creek Muzzleloaders, Request for Variance from 2026 Fire Ban
Documents:
  1. 03.03.2026 Official.pdf
  2. Converse County Final Financial 2025.pdf
  3. Semiquincentennial Grant Contract, WY State Parks - Converse County.pdf
  4. Responsible Gambling Funds - all docs.pdf
  5. 02-26 Designation of 2026 Election Districts, Precincts, Polling Places.pdf
  6. 2026 Converse-CCSD1 Polling Place MOU.pdf
  7. 2026 Converse-Glenrock Rec MOU Polling Place.pdf
  8. 2026 Converse-Dry Creek MOU Polling Place.pdf
  9. USFS Temp Use Permit Jenne Trail Ph 3.pdf
  10. Bore Permit, Bridger Pipeline CR60-Esau Rd.pdf
  11. Deer Creek Muzzle Loader Variance Request.pdf
11.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Mar 11, by Midnight - 2026 Legislative Session Adjourns
  • Mar 17, 8a-5p - Commissioner Meeting (3rd Tues of each month)
  • Mar 17, 3p - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting (3rd Tuesday of each month)
  • Mar 19, 9a - CCJJC Joint Powers Board Meeting (3rd Thursday of each month)
  • April 3, 5p - Deadline for FY2027 Community Service Grant Applications
  • April 7&8, 8a-5p - Commissioner Meeting (1st Tues/Wed of each month)
  • April 7, 7-8a - Elected Officials Breakfast Meeting (MHCC Boardroom)
  • April 8, 7-8a - City/County Breakfast Meeting (MHCC Boardroom)
  • April 16, 9a - CCJJC Joint Powers Board Meeting (3rd Thurs of each month)
  • April 21, 8a-5p - Commissioner Meeting (3rd Tues of each month)
  • April 21, 3p - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting (3rd Tues of each month)

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, April 7 and 8, 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.