County Commissioner Meeting
Feb 6, 2024

County commissioner meeting in session.

Download Call to Order 0:00Pledge of AllegianceApproval Jan 16, 2024 MinutesGeneral County BusinessRenewal of Liquor Licenses 0:50Resolution 717 Budget Amendment (Opioid Settlement) 4:00Dept. of Family Services Child Support Program, Paige Rhoads 7:05JoCo 1st Marketing Presentation, Claudia Todd 11:45Board Appointment Mountain Plains Heritage Park 20:30Emergency Operation & All Hazard Recovery Plan 21:20Lake DeSmet North Acres Purchase,…

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City of Buffalo
Dept. Head Meeting
Feb 6, 2024

City of Buffalo logo

Download Open 0:00Wyoming Outdoor Recreation ARPA Grant 0:05Johnson County All Hazards Recovery Plan 2:05Major Capital Construction Projects – Updates 3:30 Department Head Items 10:05Clerk 10:10City Fire Chief 11:20Police Chief 13:05Planning Director/Building Inspector 21:15Public Works 27:00Mayor 28:35City Attorney 36:15 Board Liaison Reports & Other Updates 38:25Councilman CaminoCouncilman MadsenCouncilman MaddenMayor Public Comments 50:30– JCTA, Jody Sauers– 307NetInfo,…

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JCSD#1 Graduation Rates Down.
Supt. Auzqui Explains. Feb 2, 2024

Superintendent explains low graduation rates.

Download Recent WY Dept of Education data shows JCSD#1 scored just about 87% graduation rate last year (’22-’23), down from 92% the previous year.   307NetInfo quizzed Superintendent Charles Auzqui about this downturn.  Just what is the significance of a 3% drop?  What do the figures reveal?  What is his opinion of the score?  And most importantly, how can it…

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WYDOT Buffalo
Main St Project Meeting.
Feb 1, 2024

WYDOT Buffalo Main Street road improvement project 2024-2025

Download Representatives from WYDOT introduced details of the project and took questions & comments from the audience.    Note:   Downtown Main Street phases are now scheduled for Spring-Fall 2025 Introduction WYDOT Laura Dalles 0:00 Project Scope Overview WYDOT Isaac Finkle 1:502024 Project Limits 2025 Downtown Main Street portion Phasing Overview & Proposed Schedule WYDOT Isaac Finkle…

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Breaking it Down.
JoCo Republican Party Caucus & Convention
2024

Breaking down the upcoming county caucus.

Download Johnson County Republican Party Chairman Mike Madden and Vice Chair Tom Knapp explain the nuts and bolts of the upcoming Johnson County Republican Party caucus and convention events and how they are crucial to American democracy.    The Party wants you to participate. So we ask why? Whats the purpose? What’s the process and…

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JoCo 1st Board Meeting. Jan 22, 2024

First board meeting of the JoCo Economic Development.

Download The meeting took place at a different time and venue than published which resulted in the first 30 minutes not being recorded.  Recording begins at Finance Report.  Call to Order & IntroductionsConsent Agenda Staff Written Report  Finance Report 0:00– Dec/Jan Financial Report– Dept of Audit Report– Bookkeeping Masterplan Discussion 11:50 Budgets 20:00 Vote on Finance Report 28:55 Election of Officers 30:15…

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Making the Money Around.
Supt. Auzqi, JCSD#1.
Jan 19, 2024

A jar of coins with a graduation cap on it.

Download Everything leads back to the money. Some say there is too much funding, others that there is not enough.      Superintendent Charles Auzqui covers a multitude of different areas that JCSD#1 juggles every day. At the heart of the matter is money and making ends meet.  Less enrolled students = less $$.   Plus, cash flow is…

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Buffalo City Council Meeting.
Jan 16, 2024

Buffalo City Council meeting logo.

Download Call to Order 0:00Pledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaApproval of Minutes– Jan 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 0:45 New Business 1:00– Council absence Mike Madden Dec 19– Representative Barry Crago   Legislative Update 1:20– Buffalo Trap & Skeet Club Annual  Update 8:30– Animal Care Provider Services   Contract 12:40 Mayor’s Board Appointments 13:30Paul Schuman, Buffalo Tree BoardMara Abbott, Buffalo Johnson Recycle JPBChristy Kessler, Mountain…

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County Commissioners Meeting.
Jan 16, 2024

County commissioner meeting in session.

Download Call to Order 0:00Pledge of AllegianceApproval of Jn 2, 2024 Minutes General County Business– Extension Office   Year in Review 0:40– WY Cultural Trust Fund Grant Approval 11:10– Court Security Board Liaison  Appointment 17:25– Planning & Zoning Commission  Appointment 8:45– Fair Board Appointment 21:35– Fire & Ice Festival Requests 22:30– Planning Office Year in Review 26:30– Interagency Flood Plain Mapping 37:20– Cowboy Saloon 1-day…

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City County Meeting.
Jan 16, 2024

City and county logos over red background.

Download OpenJoCo Emergency Coordinator 0:00Main Street Construction Parking 2:35Richardson Park 13:15 Round Table Discussion– Affordable Housing, Scott Madsen, Jeff Shelley 43:10Animal Care Services, Myra Camino 44:50AARPA Funds/Trails, Myra Camino 50:45 Public Comment– Gerry Spiering – Affordable Housing 53:05 Adjourn 54:00 Announcements– Next City/County Meeting Feb 20, 2024 @ 7:00 am– WCCA Legislative Conference – Feb 14-16 Cheyenne– WAM Winter Workshop – Feb 21-23…

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Struggling With High Property Tax?
Representative Barry Crago’s Proposal.
Jan 2023

A man is struggling with high property taxes.

Download Wyoming property owners have been grappling with significant increases in residential property taxes for the last two years, creating widespread anxiety and a pressing need for relief.   As the legislative session approaches, all eyes are on lawmakers for a meaningful solution.     Johnson and Sheridan County House Representative Barry Crago presents his proposed bill to…

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