BOCC Staff Meeting - August 24th, 2026

The Sheridan County Wyoming Board of County Commissioners held a staff meeting on August 24, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of an RFP posting for multiple fairgrounds projects such as arena lights, barn repairs, and exhibit hall flooring, with work scheduled for December 2026. The board also awarded a bid for the purchase of a 2027 Ford F-150 4x4 XL Super Cab from Laramie Peak Motors for $42,470 for public works. Additionally, the commissioners discussed a proposed parking lot project on BLM land near Red Grade, receiving extensive public comment on environmental and community impacts, but no funding or construction was approved at this time. The meeting also addressed a letter of support for renaming the highest peak in Sheridan County after a fallen law enforcement officer, though the motion failed. Lastly, the board approved a motion to relinquish oversight of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for Big Horn County due to ongoing administrative difficulties, with the state agreeing to continue oversight through September 30, 2026.