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Lincoln County Government offices in Kemmerer are closed January 6, 2022 due to blowing and drifting snow, and poor road conditions. Afton offices are expected to remain open.

Lincoln County is seeking applicants for a County Planner position (county-wide). For more information or an application, please visit our "current job openings" page.

Lincoln County Commissioners have rescinded fire restrictions, effective immediately.

Fire Restrictions Rescinded

Lincoln County Commissioners have announced that there will be a delay in processing applications for Planning & Zoning action. 
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Lincoln County has a Request for Proposal in regards to Greys River Road Graveling Project.  The works required to procure and deliver crushed road base to the project site on the Greys River Road.

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Notice is hearty given that the Lincoln County Commisioners will hold a public budget meeting on July 19, 2021.

Read the official notice

Lincoln County Commissioners have enacted fire restrictions within Lincoln County. Please read the text of the resolution at the link below:

RESOLUTION 2021-29 OPEN BURNING RESTRICTIONS

Lincoln County worked with Y2 Consultants along with a steering committee to develop a site master plan for a proposed master plan on Stewart Trail (County Road 106) between Alpine and Etna.  The 160-acre (¼-square mile) site east of US-89 is owned by the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM). 

A public meeting will be planned for Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from 9:30 – 10:00 AM at the Lincoln County Commission Meeting, Lincoln County Courthouse, Commission Boardroom, Kemmerer.

This meeting will be broadcast via video conference at the Lincoln County Branch Office Conference Room, 421 Jefferson street in Afton.

Download the pdf document with map

Stewart Trail Recreation Area
Public Meeting February 11, 2021 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 
Presentation will begin at 5:00 pm

In accordance with the Statewide Health Orders pertaining to Covid 19 precautions, we are taking the following precautions for the Stewart Trail Open House:

• The Civic Center has a space to accommodate 40 participants, as per the Statewide Public Health Order
• Face coverings and social distancing are required per Statewide Health Order #4
• Hand sanitizing gel and facemasks will be available at the event
• Single-use pencils will be available
• Remote participation is encouraged. Comments placed in the chat will be considered as written comments and provided to the Steering Committee.
• https://zoom.us/j/92570561634?pwd=YVlvanlTeDEzYzVKdEF2LzZWNVYvUT09
  Use Meeting ID: 925 7056 1634 and Passcode: 402799, or call in at 1 (253) 215-8782

The meeting will be managed in an open house format. Introductions will begin at 5 followed by a powerpoint presentation (updated today) that is also available on the County’s website. The powerpoint will continue to run for the duration of the meeting. Five workstations with a large format printout of the draft master plan will be spread around the room. Three stations will be staffed by Steering Committee members. Public comment will be taken in writing at the meeting. Comments provided as of Friday, February 6, 2021 to the Commissioners, Steering Committee, or the County have been summarized and included in the presentation materials to the extent possible. Comment forms will be available at all stations. The comment period is open until February 25.

Updated Powerpoint Slides (10 FEB 2021)

Lincoln County Planning & Engineering has released their final proposed Natural Resources Management Plan.  This is the plan as finalized after public hearing, but not yet officially adopted.

 Natural Resources Management Plan (Final - Jan 2021)

LINCOLN COUNTY TRANSFER BUILDING REPAIR 

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Lincoln County Transfer Building Repair will be received by Lincoln County, WY at the Planning and Engineering Office, 61 East 5^th Avenue, Afton, Wyoming, 83110 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. The Project consists of repairing the Lincoln County Transfer Station near Thayne, WY.

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**Update 27Jan2021 - Powerpoint slides now available in PDF**

Lincoln County is working with Y2 Consultants along with a
steering committee to develop a site master plan for a
proposed master plan on Stewart Trail (County Road 106)
between Alpine and Etna. The 160-acre (¼-square mile) site
east of US-89 is owned by the US Bureau of Land
Management (BLM). BLM requires an approved master plan
before permitting use of federal land.
The proposed area would include a variety of summer and
winter activities, such as hiking and biking trails, cross-
country skiing, archery, sledding, RV and tent camp sites,
and rental use for private outdoor events such as weddings,
reunions, and graduation parties. Other improvements
include restrooms, driveway repairs and parking, and a cabin
with water, electricity, and basic kitchen facilities.

Public comments and suggestions are very welcome.

Click the title above to view the entire article for details...

UPDATE DEC4, 2020: Health Order 2020-3 has been extended through Jan 8, 2021. 

The Lincoln County Health Officer and Wyoming Department of Health have approved a county-wide order for the use of face coverings in specific public spaces, including all government facilities.

Download the document for review here.
First continuation through Jan 8, 2021
Press Release from the Lincoln County Commisioners

November 3, 2020 is Election Day, and polls are open 7AM - 7PM local time.  Results for local precincts will be posted as they report after polls close.
Please check our Election Results page on this website after polls close for the latest reports.

The Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners along with a steering committee has completed a draft Natural Resource Management Plan. The County developed this Plan as a tool which allows a local government to have a substantive impact on federal decisions, plans, policies, and programs. Federal agencies consideration of a local natural resource management plan, or resource plan, can play a key role in the success of a local government engaging as a cooperative agency or with consistency review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), coordination under the Federal Lands Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), or National Forest Management Act (NFMA) as well as assisting in the Governor’s consistency review.

The Draft Lincoln County Natural Resource Management Plan has been released for public comment.  Click for more info.
Download a PDF of the presentation (added 11/17/2020)

Sample Ballots for the 2020 General Election have been posted for viewing.

RETURNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS:  

BALLOTS CAN BE MAILED TO THE COURTHOUSE IN KEMMERER OR DROPPED OFF AT THE CLERK'S OFFICE IN THE COURTHOUSE (925 SAGE AVENUE, KEMMERER) UNTIL 7:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, OR AT THE CLERK/TREASURER OFFICE IN AFTON (421 JEFFERSON STREET) UNTIL 5:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 2, 2020.

Additional election information can be found on the Election Info tab under the Clerk's Department.
Additional informtion regarding registration or absentee ballots is also posted.

Lincoln County Commissioners have established a fire closure for Lincoln County, effective 27 August, 2020 @ 1201 AM.
Please read the full text of the document for all of the details.

The official results are posted to our Election Results page.

The 2020 Election Proclaimation, notices, and Applications are now available for download and viewing in our Document Center
Candidates that have filed are listed and can be viewed on our Election Information page.

View the 2020-2021 Final Budget spreadsheet

The 2020 Primary Election Sample Ballots are available for viewing.

The Lincoln County Tentative Budget worksheet is available for viewing. *updated 07/15/2020*

The 2020 Polling Locations list is now available on the Lincoln County Clerk page under Election Information.

For information regarding county candidate filing and current candidates that have filed, click here.

OFFICIAL RESULTS  
NORDIC RANCHES DIVISION 13 ROAD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT AND SERVICE DISTRICT
MAIL BALLOT ELECTION, MAY 5, 2020

CLICK FOR DETAILS

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN PRECINCT BOUNDARIES
W.S. 22-7-102

The City of Kemmerer passed Ordinance No. 2020-863 at the Kemmerer City Council meeting on April 13, 2020.  Said Ordinance repealed Section 8.3 Wards, eliminating the three (3) wards established within the corporate limits of the City of Kemmerer.  Pursuant to W.S. 22-7-103, election districts and voting precincts shall coincide with the boundary of a municipality.  It is hereby proposed to combine the City of Kemmerer District 1 Precincts 1, 2 and 3 into one election District and Precinct that will be known as Kemmerer District 1 Precinct 1.  The proposed changes will be presented to the Lincoln County Commissioners at their regularly scheduled Commission Meeting on May 5, 2020.

April Brunski
Lincoln County Clerk

 

The IRS is planning to send out electronic payments as soon as April 9 as part of the $2 trillion coronavirus law.  However, $30 million in paper checks won't start being sent out until April 24 and could take into September before all checks are received.  To speed up the process, the IRS will be setting up a portal so that those who have not used direct deposit with either their 2018 or 2019 tax returns can enter in their information.  If direct deposit information is still not provided checks will be mailed out according to the IRS plan of distribution.

Until further notice, the County Courthouse in Kemmerer and the Afton Branch Offices will be restricted to a single entry point at the main doors.
Clerks and Treasurers offices are open to the public, all others are closed to the public, but are available by phone or email.  Please call prior to arrival for an appointment. Afton - 885-4700 Kemmerer - 877-9056
Both the Afton and Kemmerer offices will be CLOSED to the public between 12pm and 1pm each day.
Social distancing guidelines will be enforced at these facilities.

Offices at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Kemmerer will be by appointment only until further notice.  Public will need to call the office and make an appointment prior to coming to the courthouse. Further instructions will be listed on site. We apologize for the inconvenience.

COVID-19 CAUTIONARY MEASURES
Until further notice Afton and Kemmerer Planning and Zoning offices will be closed. 
For assistance please call or email:
Jeanette Fagnant, Development Administrator 307-877-2103  jfagnant@lcwy.org
Amy Butler, P.E., County Engineer 307-877-2104  abutler@lcwy.org
John Woodward, Planning Director 307-885-4725  jwoodward@lcwy.org
Steve Johnson, Planning Technician 307-885-4726  sjjohnson@lcwy.org

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 the Lincoln County Commissioners have decided to suspend public
attendance of their regular Commission Meetings for the immediate future. The public is invited to participate in these
meetings via use of a conference call, however, in person attendance will not be allowed. Further, due to the emergency
operations being conducted within the County, video broadcasts of the meetings will also be suspended for the
immediate future.

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The Governor and State Health Officer have issued an order to close public spaces for two weeks due to COVID-19

Governor's Order Announcement:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WYGOV/bulletins/28229f4
State Health Officer's Order:  (this document provides further clarification to affected services)
3/19/20 Public Health Orderhttps://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Statewide-Order-3.19.2020.pdf

The hours for the Afton Clerk/Treasurers Office and Thayne landfill will be 9 to 5 on their regular operating days due to COVID-19 guidelines.

Notice is hereby given of a mail ballot election to be conducted on MAY 5, 2020, for the purpose of the formation of the Nordic Ranches Division 13 Road District Improvement and Service District. Landowners and qualified electors residing within the district boundaries will vote “For” or “Against” the formation of the district and for the Board of Directors for the district. If organized, three (3) directors shall serve for two (2) years, two (2) directors shall serve for four (4) years after the formation of the district and until their successors are elected and qualified.
READ MORE FOR DETAILS

A story map of last year's Porcupine landslide in the Greys River valley. Check it out here.

Porcupine Landslide

Official results of the Nordic Ranches Community Water & Sewer District election are available.  Click this news item to view.

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Thayne Landfill #1 Closure Project will be received by Lincoln County at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 925 Sage Avenue, Kemmerer, WY  83101, until Friday, June 7, 2019, 2:00 p.m. local time at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.  Read more...

Election results for the Happy Valley Water Improvement and Service District are available now.  See this news item for details.

At the January 2, 2018 Commission meeting, the Commissioners recognized the following employees for their years of service with Lincoln County: Scott Nieslanik, 5 years. Scott is an Equipment Operator at the Cokeville Landfill; John Stezenbach, 20 years. John is a Lieutenant at the Sheriff's Office in Kemmerer and Michael Richins holds the office of Lincoln County Coroner and has been with the county for 35 years. Congratulations Scott, John and Michael!

Property located on County Road 345
3 miles east of Kemmerer, off US Hwy 30, Lot 4, in the NW114SW114 of Section 3, Township 20N, Range116W.
Minimum Bid $103,400

All Bids must be received at the Lincoln County Clerks Office no later than 5:00pm Jan 7, 2019
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The 2018 General Election Sample Ballots are now available in our Document Center.

The Lincoln County Commissioners have passed a resolution lifting the previously instated Sept 21 Fire Closure.

READ THE RESOLUTION

Cassandra Jones and Stephanie Raver were recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners for their years of service with Lincoln County.  Cassandra is a dispatcher for the Sheriff's Office in Kemmerer and has 5 years of service.  At the Sheriff's Office in Afton, Stephanie Raver has 10 years of service and is the Payroll/Accounts Administrator. Congratulations Cassandra and Stephanie!

Elizabeth Holtgreve and Robert Robinson were recognized for their years of service with Lincoln County at the September 18th Commission meeting in Afton.  Robert is a Scale Clerk at the Thayne Landfill and Elizabeth is a Dispatcher at the Sheriff's Office in Afton.  Both Elizabeth and Robert have five years with the county.  Congratulations!

In a special meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners held on Sept 21, 2018, a fire closure was enacted County-wide.  This closure remains in effect until being rescinded by the same body.

READ THE RESOLUTION

At the August 7th Commission meeting Michele Walton, Lee Dennis and Holly Steed were recogninzed by the Lincoln County Commissioners for their years of service with Lincoln County.  Michele Walton is a dispatcher in Afton and has 5 years of service.  Also in Afton, Lee Dennis is a Civil Process Administrator and has 10 years with Lincoln County.  With 10 years of service, Holly Steed is an Office Assistant for the Clerk's/Treasurer's Office in Afton.  Congratulations to all!

Jay Hokanson was recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners on July 3rd for his 15 years of service with Lincoln County.  Jay holds the position of Homeland Security Coordinator. Congratulations Jay!

Lincoln County Primary Election 2018 ballots are available to view in our Document Center

At the June 5th Commission meeting, the Commissioners recognized James Hunting for his 10 years of service with Lincoln County.  James is a Patrol Sergeant in Afton.  Congratulations James!

Lincoln County is offering two separate parcels for sale outside Kemmerer.  View full details by clicking on this article...

Candidate filing for County offices during the 2018 elections run May 17 - June 1, 2018.

VIEW CURRENT FILINGS

Destry Dearden was awarded his 15 Years of Service certificate at the May 1st Commission meeting in Kemmerer.  Destry holds the position of IT/GIS Director for Lincoln County. Congratulations Destry!

The US Forest Service BTNF office has released an inundation map showing projected flooding impacts in the event of a breach of the landslide.  Download the map here.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, according to law and the requisite action of the Board of Trustees of the South Lincoln Hospital District, that a special election for the District will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., at which election there will be submitted to the qualified electors of the District the following proposition:

“Shall the South Lincoln Hospital District increase the District’s mill levy from the current three (3) mills to four (4) mills, to continue to provide funding to support the South Lincoln Hospital and Nursing Center?"

UPDATE:  VIEW RESULTS

At the April 17th meeting Ann Walker was presented a certificate for her 5 years of service with Lincoln County.  Ann is the Secretary for the Planning and Engineering Office.  On April 3rd Lincoln County Commissioners Robert King, Kent Connelly and Jerry Harmon recognized Mary Crosby, John Harris and Dillon Garrett for their years of service with Lincoln County. Mary Crosby is the Solid Waste Director in Kemmerer and has ten years with the County. John Harris is an Equipment Operator for Road and Bridge and is located in LaBarge. Both John and Dillon have 10 years of service.  Dillon Garrett holds the position of Equipment Operator at the Kemmerer Landfill. Congratulations Ann, Mary, John and Dillon!

Photos of the Porcupine slide along Greys River have been posted online for viewing.  For more information regarding this slide, visit the US Forest Service - Bridger-Teton National Forest website.  View our photos on the Lincoln County Emergency Management facebook page.

The Lincoln County Commissioners recognized five employees for their years of service.   At the February 6th meeting, Deb Allred and Jessica Yarber received their 5 year certificate from the Commissioners.  Deb Allred, Office Specialist, works at the Clerk's/Treasurer's Office in Afton. Jessica Yarber is also an Office Specialist located at the Treasurer's Office in Kemmerer.  During the March 6th Commission meeting Vean Taylor-Beutler and Jason Rosas received their 20 year certificate. Vean is a Field Appraiser and Jason is a Mapping Technician in the Assessor's Office in Kemmerer.  Receiving her 25 years of service certificate was Heidi Beachler. Heidi works in the County Clerk's Office in Kemmerer as an Assistant Clerk. Congratulations Deb, Jessica, Vean, Jason and Heidi we appreciate all you do for Lincoln County!

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on February 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Board Room of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 302 and via video conference at the Branch Office Conference Room at 421 Jefferson in Afton.  The Board is seeking to gather public input on the completed projects on the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and to gain an understanding if there are any issues or concerns regarding the projects that remain to be addressed for the following: Demolition of former law enforcement facility, ADA Compliance in the Courthouse 2^nd floor restrooms and the Kemmerer Senior Citizens Planning project.

Interested persons are encouraged to attend, however, written comments may be sent to:  Lincoln County Commissioners, 925 Sage Ave, Suite 302, Kemmerer, WY  83101.  Persons requiring special accommodations may write to the above address or call 307-877-2004 to make arrangements.

On January 2, 2018 the Lincoln County Commissioners recognized Scott Nieslanik, John Stetzenbach and Michael Richins for their years of service with Lincoln County. Scott, who is an Equipment Operator at the Cokeville Landfill, received his 5 years of service certificate. A 20 year certificate was presented to John Stezenbach. John is a Lieutenant at the Sheriff's Office in Kemmerer. Michael Richins holds the office of County Coroner and has been with the county for 35 years. Congratulations Scott, John and Michael!

Melanie Holland was recognized for her 25 years of service by the Lincoln County Commissioners at their meeting on December 5, 2017.  Melanie is a Detention Officer at the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in Kemmerer. Please join us in congratulating Melanie!

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At the Commission meeting on November 7th, the following employees were recognized for their years of service with Lincoln County: Chris Strang, 5 years, Deputy-School Resources Officer in Afton; Matt McCloud, 10 years, Superintendent for Road and Bridge and Lindsay Gardner, 10 years, Operator for North Lincoln County Road and Bridge Department. Congratulations Chris, Matt and Lindsay!

On Tuesday, October 3rd, the Lincoln County Commissioners recognized Claudette Blair-Higgens, Shonda Hill and Cory Stoof for their years of service with Lincoln County. Claudette and Shonda received their 5 years of service certificate. Claudette is a Scale Clerk at the Kemmerer Landfill and Shonda is a Legal/Child Support Clerk in the District Court office. Cory Stoof received his 10 years of service award with Lincoln County. Cory is a Deputy Sheriff in the Kemmerer area. Congratulations Cory, Shonda and Claudette!

The Lincoln County Commissioners appointed Evan J. Simpson to the Wyoming House of Representatives - District 21 on October 3, 2017. The Commissioners thanked everyone involved in the process.

The Commissioners presented Roy Warren with his 15 years of service certificate at the September 19th Commission meeting. Roy is a Detective at the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in Afton. The Commissioners also recognized Dain Schwab for his 10 years of service as a Deputy County Coroner also in Afton. Congratulations Roy and Dain!

Retirees were honored at the Lincoln County Commission meeting on September 19th in Afton

At the September 5th Commission meeting, the Lincoln County Commissioners presented a certificate to Jenny Clarke for her ten years of service with Lincoln County. Jenny is the Chief Deputy in the District Court. Congratulations!

“Great American Eclipse” News Release #2
The Great American Eclipse AFTON, Wyoming – The Great American Eclipse, taking place on August 21, 2017, is fast approaching. This event is expected to bring tens of thousands of additional people through Lincoln County as they travel toward the path of totality. Some areas are already experiencing some additional traffic as eclipse-goers

Brandon Smith and Clint Nielson were recognized for their years of service with Lincoln County at the Commission meeting on August 1st. Clint is the South Road and Bridge Foreman and received a certificate for his 10 years. Brandon received his 5 year certificate. He is also with the South Road and Bridge.

Stephen Malik, Public Information Officer Lincoln County Emergency Management pio@lcwy.org http://www.lcwy.org/ facebook.com/LincolnCountyOHS The Great American Eclipse AFTON, Wyoming – August 21, 2017 marks the day of the “Great American Eclipse”, being the first total solar eclipse to traverse the United States from coast to coast since 1918, and the first to be exclusive to the […]

 

The Lincoln County Planning & Engineering Department has moved on campus in Kemmerer as of July 24, 2017.  The new location is 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 201, Kemmerer, WY 83101

Offices are now on the second floor of the Lincoln County Courthouse.  The mailing address remains unchanged, however.

Steve Dillree, Court Security Officer, was recognized for his five years of service at the Lincoln County Commission meeting on July 18th in Kemmerer. Congratulations Steve!

Would you enjoy a work schedule that is conducive to family life? Take advantage of a work environment with independence and a supportive team focused on making a difference to the health and well being of families in the community. 

The Lincoln County Commissioners presented Shane Johnson with his 10 years of service award at their meeting on June 6, 2017 in Kemmerer.  Shane holds the office of Sheriff in Lincoln County.  Congratulations Shane!

Dirk Jensen was recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners at their meeting on May 24, 2016 for his 10 years of service with the county.  Dirk works at the Thayne landfill in Star Valley. Please join us in congratulating Dirk!

Lincoln County will replace the current iDoc system as of May 24, 2017.  All users who wish to utilize services beyond this date must sign up for the new service.  Instructions for the move are found on our Public Records page.

At the Lincoln County Commission meeting on April 18th Rebekah Johnson was recognized for her 10 Years of Service with Lincoln County. Rebekah is the Office Manager at the Public Health Office in Afton. Please join us in congratulating Rebekah for her service!

Chairman Robert King, Vice-Chairman Kent Connelly and Commissioner Jerry Harmon presented Donlee Jackson with his 35 Years of Service certificate and Chamber Bucks at their mid-month meeting in Afton on March 21, 2017.  Donlee works at the north Lincoln County Road and Bridge department. Please join us in congratulating Donlee for his many years of service with Lincoln County!

The Lincoln County Commissioners recognized the following employees at their February 8th

Commission meeting for their “Years of Service” with Lincoln County:

Amy Butler, 5 Years, Lincoln County Engineer;

Lynne Rodgers, 15 Years, Lincoln County Detention (Sergeant);

Jim Lytle, 15 Years, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (Deputy in Star Valley).

Congratulations Amy, Lynne and Jim!

During the December 2016 Commission meetings the Commissioners recognized the following county employees for their years of service:

Fred Campbell, 5 Years, South Lincoln County Road and Bridge

Maryanne Christensen, 10 Years, North Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Savanna Krall, 10 Years, South Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Congratulations Fred, Maryanne and Savanna!

Lincoln County will be accepting bids for a homemade 7ft x 16ft bumper pull trailer.  This trailer is tandem axle with a gross weight of 7000lbs.  Minimum bid is $500.00.

 

The Lincoln County Commissioners would like to congratulate Brandon Brooks for his 15 Years of Service with Lincoln County. Brandon holds the position of Cokeville Supervisor at the landfill in Cokeville. Congratulations!

At the mid-month October meeting, Joe Cole was recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners for his 10 years of service with Lincoln County. Joe is a Deputy County Attorney in the Afton Office. Please join us in congratulating Joe!

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Courthouse Renovation and Law Enforcement Facility Demolition Project will be received by Lincoln County, Wyoming at the office of   Lincoln County Planning and Engineering at 520 Topaz Street, Suite 109, Kemmerer, Wyoming until 3:00 p.m. local time October 26th, 2016 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Lincoln County Commissioners have now rescinded the fire ban that has been in effect since early August. Download the resolution for the full text.

At the September 6th Commission meeting, the Lincoln County Commissioners recognized Gerry Larson for his 10 years of service with Lincoln County. Gerry holds the position of Equipment Operator at the Cokeville Landfill. Please join us in congratulating Gerry!

On August 2nd the Lincoln County Commissioners recognized the following employees for their years of service with Lincoln County: David Hammond 5 years – Sheriff’s Office in Afton; Judith Nield 10 years – County Attorney’s Office in Afton and John Jackman 10 years – Sheriff’s Office in Kemmerer. Congratulations David, Judi and John!

The Lincoln County Commissioners, as well as US Forest Service have enacted fire restrictions on County and forest lands. Download the pdf documents for the full text.

The Lincoln County Clerk has released the FY2016-2017 Budget to Revenue report, available for download in our Clerk Documents.

At the Lincoln County Commission meeting on July 5, 2016 the Commissioners recognized the following employees for their Years of Service with Lincoln County:

Jodie Gunter was recognized on June 7th by the Lincoln County Commissioners for her 15 years of service with Lincoln County. Jodie is with the office of Homeland Security in Kemmerer.  Congratulations Jodie!

Office of Planning and Engineering Lincoln County, Wyoming

520 Topaz Street

Suite 109 1-800-442-9001 (in Wyoming)

Kemmerer, Wyoming 83101 FAX: (307) 877-6439

(307) 877-2101

Notice is hereby given that Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners are requesting bids for the Lincoln County Road 136 MCG Bridge Project consisting of the approximately the following items:

PHASE II KEMMERER LANDFILL

CELLS 1 AND 2 CONSTRUCTION

Geosynthetics Procurement and Installation

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Our County Assessor’s Office has been notified that some residents are receiving documentation from “RECORD TRANSFER SERVICES” asking for a fee in exchange for giving you a copy of a property assessment profile. An example document is attached to this post. This is NOT affiliated with Lincoln County Government. If you have any questions, contact the Assessor’s Office @ 307-877-9056.

As the runoff season come into full swing, the chance for localized flooding increases.  If you live near waterways, or in drainage areas, preparing early can make a big difference in mitigating the potential for flooding and decreasing the chance of damage to your property.  For more local flood information, contact our Emergency Management office.

At the Commissioners April 5th meeting two employees were recognized for their years of service with Lincoln County. Scott Sargent received his certificate for 5 years and is a Deputy County Attorney in Kemmerer. Wayne Harmon works in Cokeville for the Road and Bridge Department. Wayne has been with the County for 25 years.  Congratulations Wayne and Scott!

On March 23, 2016 the Lincoln County Commissioners appointed Spencer L. Allred to fill the unexpired term of Joshua T. Smith who recently resigned as Lincoln County Attorney. The County is looking forward to Mr. Allred taking the Attorney’s Office to the level of service the people want. The Commissioners wish to thank Joshua Smith for his past work as County Attorney. Appreciation is also given to the Lincoln County Republican Party for their work in this process.

Lincoln County Commission

Jerry T. Harmon Chairman

Kent Connelly, Vice-Chair

Robert E. King

The Lincoln County Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. to appoint a new County Attorney. The meeting will be held at the Lincoln County Courthouse, Commission Board Room in Kemmerer with video conference to the Branch Office Conference Room in Afton.

Commissioners Harmon, Connelly and King recognized Matt Mochel for his 10 years of service with Lincoln County. Matt is the South Lincoln Facilities Manager in Kemmerer. Congratulations Matt!

Debbie Larson was recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners for her 25 years of service with Lincoln County.  Debbie holds the office of the Lincoln County Assessor.  Please join us in congratulating Debbie!

Chairman Jerry T. Harmon and Vice-Chairman Kent Connelly recognized Kathy Tomassi for her 5 years of service with Lincoln County.  Kathy holds the office of Lincoln County Treasurer.  Congratulations Kathy!

At the Commission meeting on December 15th the Lincoln County Commissioners recognized Robby Hillstead for his 30 Years of Service with Lincoln County.  Robby is with the Road & Bridge Department in Star Valley.  Join us in congratulating Robby!

Request for Qualifications and Proposal

Description of Project:

The Lincoln County old stone jail (now used as a county office building), located at 520 Topaz Street in Kemmerer, Wyoming was built in 1913 and extensively remodeled in the late 1980s. The interior was totally stripped to the rock walls and dirt floor, however, no significant exterior work was done. The building is sandstone that was quarried locally. The columns on the front of the building, various sills and some rocks show deterioration. The grout joints also need to be inspected for deterioration and the mortar needs to be checked for suitability of the mortar material. The project, which may need to be phased, is a request for a proposal to perform a complete masonry restoration and repair of the existing masonry.

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at the Lincoln County Branch Office in Afton. Interested parties may attend by video conference in the Lincoln County Courthouse, Commission Board Room. The business to be transacted is in regards to Lincoln County obtaining a Title V right of way which connects County Road 340 and Sevenmile Gulch Road and extends approximately 1.75 miles. The County will also consider whether to adopt the right of way as a county road and an MOU for the maintenance and construction of the road.

On December 1st the Lincoln County Commissioners recognized Caleb Ellis for his 5 years of service with Lincoln County.  Caleb is a Deputy in South Lincoln County. Congratulations Caleb!

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDS

John O’Connor was recognized by Commissioners Harmon, Connelly and King for his 5 years of service with Lincoln County at their meeting on November 3, 2015.  John is a Deputy in the Star Valley area.  Congratulations John!

The Wyoming Business Council is seeking grant and loan applications from counties, incorporated cities, towns, joint powers boards, and tribes for the Business Ready Community (BRC) Grant and Loan Program. The intent of this program is to ready a community for new business development through economic or educational development projects which may include, but not limited to, water, sewer, streets and roads, telecommunications, airports, purchase of rights of way, purchase of land, buildings, facilities, industrial and business parks, industrial site or business district development, amenities within a business or industrial park, landscaping, recreational and convention facilities, and or other physical projects.

Earl Blackham was recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners at their October 6, 2015 Commission meeting. Earl has 5 years of service in the South Lincoln Maintenance department. Congratulations Earl!

The Lincoln County Commission meeting location for Tuesday, September 15, 2015 has been moved to the Lincoln County Courthouse, Commission Board Room in Kemmerer.  They will not be meeting at the LaBarge Town Hall.

Pursuant to Wyoming State Statute 18-3-516 (i), the following are the names, positions and gross monthly salaries of each full-time employee and each elected official, not including any fringe benefits such as health insurance costs, life insurance benefits and pension plans. The salaries do not include any overtime that the employees may earn which would be paid by the county.

Jeanette Fagnant was recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners for her 10 years of service with Lincoln County. She is the Development Administrator at the Planning Office in Kemmerer.  Todd Bateman, who is a Equipment Operator at the Thayne Facility, received his 15 years of service award. Congratulations Jeanette and Todd!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR LINCOLN COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 WHICH IS NOW BEING CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. SAID HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S BOARDROOM AT KEMMERER, WYOMING ON THE 20th DAY OF JULY 2015, AT 5:00 P.M. ANY AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD RESPECTING SUCH BUDGET.

The Lincoln County Commissioners recognized the following employees at their meeting on July 8th

Debra Dryden, 5 Years, Communications Supervisor at the Sheriff’s Office in Kemmerer

Shane Robinson, 10 Years, Physical Facilities Supervisor in Afton

Jonathan Teichert, 10 Years, Senior Planner at the Planning Office in Kemmerer

Jill Hubbard, 15 Years, Extension Office Secretary in Afton

Congraulations to Debra, Shane, Jonathan and Jill, we appreciate all you do!

On June 23, 2015 Corry Bassett and Robert Andazola were recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners for their “Years of Service” with Lincoln County.  Corry is a Patrol Deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in Star Valley and has 10 years of service.  Also with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in Star Valley Robert is a Patrol Deputy with 10 years of service.  Congratulations Robert and Corry!

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A MICROBREWERY LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day June 2015, Melvin Brewing Company, LLC filed an application for a Microbrewery License in the office of the clerk of Lincoln County for the following described place: 100’ x 20’ room in southern part of the building for dispensing, and a 100’ x 180’ room in the northern part of the building for manufacturing   – T37N R118W S30 – 624 CR101.   Protests, if any there be, against the issuance of the license will be heard at the hour of 10:30 a.m. on the 23rdth day of June 2015 in the Council Chambers at Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming located at 171 Vista Drive.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Commissioners of the County of Lincoln is seeking public input and public comments on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application.  Lincoln County is interested in obtaining funding for a planning only grant to determine a feasible location for a center to serve senior citizens in southern Lincoln County.  The grant request contemplated will not exceed $15,000.

Hosted By The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and University of Wyoming Extension

This three-hour workshop will give appointed and elected board members the tools they need to succeed in their positions. A separate track will be offered for special district board members.

Greg Corpening, Deputy County Attorney in Kemmerer, was recognized by the Lincoln County Commissioners for his 15 years of service with the County.  Congratulations Greg for your service!

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commission Board Room of the Lincoln County Courthouse.  The purpose of the public hearing is to explain the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and accept public comment on a proposed application for the Kemmerer Senior Citizens project.

At the Commission meeting on May 5, 2015 Chairman Jerry Harmon, Vice-Chair Kent Connelly and Commissioner Robert King recognized Lincoln County employees for their years of service with the county. 

At the Lincoln County Commission meeting on February 3rd, the Commissioners recognized April Brunski and Scott Wakeman for their 20 years of service with Lincoln County.  April works in the County Clerk’s Office in Kemmerer and Scott works at the Landfill near Kemmerer. Congratulations April and Scott!

The following employees were recognized by Commissioners Harmon, Connelly & King at the January 6-7, 2015 Commission meeting: Stephen Malik, 10 Years, Homeland Security and IT Department; Kent Connelly, 10 Years, Commissioner; Anthony Cazier, 10 Years, North Road & Bridge; Ken Roberts, 20 Years, Clerk of District Court and Dorothy Painter, 25 Years, District Court.  Congratulations to all!

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please take notice that on February 4, 2015, the Lincoln County Commissioners will meet for the purpose of appointing two directors to the Lincoln County Weed and Pest Board. Persons interested in serving on said board should submit a petition signed by at least ten (10) landowners of Lincoln County to be submitted at least five (5) days before the date of the meeting. Petition forms may be obtained from the Lincoln County Weed and Pest Office in Afton or from the County Commissioners’ Office in Kemmerer.

Please take notice that on March 3, 2015, Lincoln County intends to adopt RULES REGARDING INDIGENT BURIAL PROVIDED BY LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING (“Rules”). Copies of the proposed Rules may be obtained from the Lincoln County Commissioners’ Office: 925 Sage Ave., Suite 302, Kemmerer, WY 83101.