CONVERSE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

April 7, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

1.
8:00A.M.

CONVENE MEETING, 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.

COMMISSION PAPERWORK

  • Review/Signature of Vouchers and Warrants, Review of Commission Folders and Documents
3.
10:00A.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Chris Caskey, Technical Services Director

4.
10:45A.M.

PUBLIC HEARING: TRANSFER OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE, BLACK GOLD FUELS, LLC

Karen Rimmer, County Clerk

  • Retail Liquor License Transfer: Short Supply LLC DBA Short Supply to Black Gold Fuels, LLC DBA County Line Liquors, 7 55 Ranch Road, Rolling Hills, WY 82637
Documents:
  1. PN Liquor License Transfer and Renewal, Black Gold Fuels LLC.pdf
5.
11:00A.M.

PUBLIC HEARING: ANNUAL CONVERSE COUNTY LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS

Karen Rimmer, County Clerk

  1. Black Gold Fuels LLC DBA County Line Liquors, Retail Liquor License
  2. Esterbrook Lodge LLC DBA Esterbrook Lodge, Retail Liquor License
  3. Fast Stop 1133 Inc. DBA Fast Stop 1133, County Malt Beverage Permit
  4. GV Douglas LLC DBA Douglas KOA Journey, Retail Liquor License with Guest Ranch Designation
  5. Stinker Stores Inc. DBA Stinker Store #218, Restaurant Liquor License
  6. Kevin Tate DBA Fort Diablo, Retail Liquor License
Documents:
  1. Updated PN Liquor License Renewals 2026.pdf
  2. PN Liquor License Transfer and Renewal, Black Gold Fuels LLC.pdf
6.
11:30A.M.

UPDATES - LAPRELE IRRIGATION DISTRICT, LAPRELE DAM PROJECT

Representatives of LaPrele Irrigation District and HDR Engineering, Inc.

7.
12:00P.M.

RECESS FOR LUNCH

8.
1:00P.M.

UPDATES - CONVERSE COUNTY AGING SERVICES, INC.

Representatives of CC Aging Services, Inc.

9.
1:30P.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Russ Dalgarn, Emergency Management Director

10.
2:00P.M.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES - ROAD & BRIDGE

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

11.
3:00P.M.

UPDATES - DUTCHMAN SOLAR/BRIGHTNIGHT SOLAR FARM PROJECT

Donald Millar, Senior Director/Development, BrightNight

12.
4:00P.M.

CONVERSE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING

Quarterly: Jan - April - July- Oct

13.

GENERAL COUNTY BUSINESS & ACTION ITEMS

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

  • Commission Minutes, March 17, 2026, and March 24, 2026
  • COR No. 1, Animal Shelter Expansion Project - Vault Relocation
  • Community Service Grant, Converse County - CC Waves Swim Club, Inc.
  • Agreement for Professional Services, Converse County - HDR Engineering Inc., Grant Administration
  • Amendment No. 3, Engineering Services Agreement, Jenne Trail Rd and Ross Rd Phase 3 Reconstruction Project
  • Notice to Proceed, Jenne Trail Rd and Ross Rd Phase 3 Reconstruction Project - Croell, Inc.
  • Roadway Use Agreements: Croell Inc., Big Sky Civil Constructors Inc. and Montana Civil Contractors Inc. Joint Venture, K&M Mining, LLC
  • Bore Permits: ONEOK Bakken Pipeline LLC, Thunder Creek Gas Services LLC
Documents:
  1. 03.17.2026 Official.pdf
  2. 03.24.2026 Official Special Meeting.pdf
  3. COR No. 1, Animal Shelter, vault-Front Range.pdf
  4. FY2026 Aid to Others CC Waves Swim.pdf
  5. Amendment - Owner-Engineer Agreement Jenne Trail Ph3 Amendment 3 - 03.19.2026 - SIGNED.pdf
  6. Amendment - Owner-Engineer Agreement Jenne Trail Ph3 Amendment 3 - 03.19.2026 - SIGNED.pdf
  7. Notice to Proceed Jenne Trail Phase 3.pdf
  8. RUA Croell Inc. CR3-Wagonhound Rd 04.2026.pdf
  9. RUA Big Sky Civil Construction, Montana Civil CR13-Natural Bridge Rd 04.2026.pdf
  10. RUA KM Mining, CR50-Pickenpaugh Rd 04.2026.pdf
  11. RUA KM Mining CR49-Reese Rd 04.2026.pdf
  12. Bore Permit, ONEOK Bakken Pipeline CR34-Jenne Tr 04.07.2026.pdf
  13. Bore Permit, Thunder Creek Gas Svcs CR43-Walker Cr Rd 04.07.2026.pdf
14.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

  • April 3, 5p - Deadline for FY2027 Community Service Grant Applications
  • April 10, 3p - Special Commissioner Meeting - Clerk of District Court Appointment
  • 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 14, 4p - EWC Beam Signing Ceremony
  • 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, April 21, 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.