2026.09.01 Fremont County, WY Commission Meeting

The Fremont County, WY Commission held a meeting on September 1, 2026, addressing various county matters including procurement and budget discussions. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a bid award for the Blue Hill lateral piping project to Poly Probe LLC despite minor bid inconsistencies, with the commission deciding these were not disqualifying. The commission also approved a temporary nursing position to cover maternity leave in the public health department, and salary adjustments for county employees were discussed and approved. Additionally, the commission agreed to serve as the governmental sponsor for a community development block grant application by Mercy's House, a nonprofit seeking funds for site remediation and homeless services in Riverton. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed data center development near LiSight, with extensive public comments and discussions about environmental impacts, water and electricity usage, zoning, and regulatory oversight. The commission acknowledged the lack of county zoning for data centers and the need for further study and potential regulatory measures. Budget considerations for ambulance services and other county operations were also briefly discussed. No votes were taken on data center approvals during this meeting.