BOCC Special Meeting - June 2nd, 2026

The Sheridan County Wyoming Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on June 2, 2026, primarily focused on budget discussions across various county departments. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a $220,000 appropriation for a transportation alternatives study related to the Big Horn bridge and pedestrian safety improvements, which is necessary to secure future grants. The board also discussed detailed budget adjustments for election staffing and supplies, including salary allocations and election-related contract labor. Salary and staffing considerations were prominent, with motions passed to adjust payroll allocations and to approve a 15% increase in starting wages for sheriff's office and detention staff to improve recruitment and retention. The meeting included deliberations on adding or promoting positions, such as a chief deputy in the county attorney's office, with decisions deferred pending updated budget details. Operational budgets for public health and coroner's office were reviewed, with some line items approved and others pending. Overall, the meeting involved multiple motions and votes related to budget allocations, staffing, and contract labor, setting the stage for further budget finalization in subsequent meetings.