Consideration of the Minutes of Proceedings for Jan 6, 2026.

Summary

This document contains the draft minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting held on January 6, 2026. Key actions included:

• Election of Officers: Gunnar Malm was elected Chairman and Troy Thompson was elected Vice Chairman for 2026.
• Grant Approvals: Ratification of a grant application for $100,000 for tree purchase and installation at Clear Creek Park, and approval of an amendment to a grant with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center to increase support for the Laramie County Grief Support Group and LOSS team.
• Contract Amendments: Approval of addenda for forensic pathology services with FPS, fire panel and smoke detector installation at the Laramie County Governmental Complex with Summit Fire & Security, LLC for $38,892.91, and a real property sublease for the Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health WIC program at 100 Central Ave.
• Permits: Approval of two catering permits for S&W Properties, LLC (Vinos Wine and Spirits) for events at the Archer Complex.
• Financials: Consideration of collected fees for November 2025 and part-time salaries for December 2025, and approval of warrants totaling $2,681,220.52 for December 2025.
• Land Use: Approval of site plans for Project Jade (data center) and the BFC Power and Cheyenne Power Hub Project, with specific conditions related to agency comments, easements, legal access, and WYDOT approval. A public hearing for Walden Ranch Estates was cancelled as the applicant withdrew the application.
• Appointments: Garry Chadwick was appointed to the Cheyenne Regional Airport Board for a five-year term.

Citizen Impact

These minutes cover administrative and operational approvals, including contracts for facility upgrades and grants for community support. Residents may be indirectly impacted by the large-scale Project Jade and BFC Power/Cheyenne Power Hub development, which received site plan approval with conditions.

Confidence

high