Archive for February 2023
RHCD Board
Work Session &
Special Meeting.
Feb 28 2023
Work Session 0:00 Special Meeting Adjourn 1:18:40
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The View from Cheyenne.
Representative Barry Crago.
Feb 28 2023
Legislators are leaving Cheyenne having failed to provide Property Tax Relief. Legislature did not do its job. It’s back to the drawing board for at least one more year, in the meantime taxpayers will have to bear the burden. How did it fall apart? What happened to more than 20 bills? Barry Crago tells us to…
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Reducing Roadkill?
I25 Buffalo-Kaycee
Wildlife Crossing Project.
Feb 2023
We love Wyoming’s proximity to wildlife but that doesn’t come without a cost. ‘Big game versus vehicle’ collisions are at an all-time high in the Cowboy State. The Nature Conservancy reports 21 big game road collisions daily in 2021, that number is most likely underreported and increasing at a cost of $55 million or…
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Virtual School Days.
Love ’em or hate ’em?
Feb 24 2023
At the end of a week overshadowed by brutal winter weather, Superintendent Charles Auzqui talks about whether virtual school days are working. Decisions at the legislative session have direct implications for Johnson County students and teachers. What bills has Charles Auzqui been watching and was the trip to Cheyenne to speak directly to legislators worthwhile?…
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The View from Cheyenne.
Senator Kinskey
Feb 22 2023
What is still in play for Property Tax relief? Who will get relief? Who is for, and who is against? The Senator reports on the crossover voting bill, and explains why the proposed age to legally purchase vapes was reduced from 21 to 18. This session more than previous, legislators have debated a lot of…
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County Commissioner
Meeting.
Feb 21 2023
Call to Order 0:00Pledge of AllegianceApproval of February 7, 2023 Minutes General County Business Budget Amendment Resolution 697Opioid Budget Resolution 0:30Extension Office Year in Review 4:45Project Updates – Powder River Ranger District 17:30Johnson County Tourism Association (JCTA) 40:00Website Domain 48:00Liquor License Renewals 59:50Powder River Energy Pole Release 1:09:15Recycling Board Appointment 1:10:40Public Comment 1:21:40Emergency Management Coordinator…
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City of Buffalo
Council Meeting.
Feb 21 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAPPROVAL OF AGENDA 0:35APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 7, 2022. Regular Meeting Minutes 1:05 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1:20Ordinance #1413 – 3rd & Final Rdg – An ordinance amending Chapter 16: Offenses – Miscellaneous, Section 40, contact with wildlife within the limits of the City of Buffalo. NEW BUSINESS (none) REPORTS 2:00 City Attorney (none)Building InspectorPolice ChiefPublic…
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Airbnb’s in Buffalo. Terry Asay, Planning Director explains.
Feb 2023
307NetInfo and Planning Director Terry Asay explains the new(-ish) regulation surrounding short-term rental properties in Buffalo. It’s a balancing act for a trial period. Any questions? Contact Terry Asay 307 684 5566 or planningdirector@cityofbuffalowy.com Apply here: https://airtable.com/shrTrOs0Bpf3HcVTf
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Cemetery District
Board Meeting.
Feb 21 2023
Open 0:00Public Comments 0:40– John ZorbasGuest Presentation 2:35– Echoes of the Past August 2023Approval of Vouchers 7:00Minutes January 2023 Board Meeting 7:55Financial Report 8:50Sexton’s Report 24:20Unfinished Business 40:55– Application of State & District Constitutions (tabled) – – Cremation Garden Estimates (tabled)– Kaycee Heater Estimates– Conflict of Interest Forms (tabled) New Business 48:15– Standardizing Bid Request…
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City County Meeting.
Feb 21 2023
Intro / Opening Remarks 0:00Legislative Update– Direct Distribution 0:45– Crosswalk Money 2:00– Budget Update & Wyolink 4:40– Bar & Grill Update 6:45– Property Tax Relief 9:00 Big Horn National Forest Discussion Pole Creek Vegetation Management Plan 17:15Forest Plan Revisions 20:401%Tax Update 22:30JCTA (Jo Co Tourism Association) Update 26:30General Comments 36:30 Next City/County Meeting March 21, 2023 @ 7:00 am
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The View from Cheyenne.
Representative Barry Crago.
Feb 20 2023
Is HD40 Representative Barry Crago’s higher public profile deliberate or by chance this session? Why did he vote against legislation against school spanking and tighter abortion bills? Will there be a meaningful relief to the heavy burden of high property taxes? Why does he think legislating against crossover voting is not a necessity? Has the State House…
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The View from Cheyenne.
Senator Kinskey
Feb 15 2023
It’s already Week 6 of our regular updates with Senator Dave Kinskey. The remainder of the session will be driven by the process itself. As he describes, it’s a lot of hurry up and wait. The budget remains the priority as Senate and House close in on what to save and what to spend. A…
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