2026.06.30 Fremont County, WY Commission Meeting

The Fremont County, WY Commission meeting held on June 30, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commission approved an extension of the ground ambulance service agreement with Frontier Ambulance and discussed the allocation of Title III funds from the Secure Rural Schools Act, approving $15,000 for search and rescue, $20,000 for fire prevention, and $71,973 for 911 equipment upgrades. They also deliberated on the use of economic development funds, considering $500,000 to cover ambulance service shortfalls and $400,000 to support the River Peak Health hospital kitchen project. Additionally, the commission approved a $95,000 increase to the Information Systems Services (ISS) budget for cloud server, NAS storage, and network infrastructure upgrades. Salary adjustments for county employees were discussed, including SOC adjustments for administrative assistants and ISS staff. The commission also addressed a fireworks show exemption request, ultimately deferring jurisdiction to state and city authorities due to the location on state and city property. Public transportation funding and budget concerns were reviewed, with WRTA reporting increased ridership and ongoing funding challenges. The meeting included motions passed for contract approvals, budget allocations, and employee compensation adjustments, with plans for further budget discussions and public hearings.