JCSD#1 Board Meeting
Mar 11, 2024

Regular Session 0:00Pledge of AllegianceRoll CallSilent Remembrance, Tiffany Songer 1:55Early Childhood Literacy Position 2:05Students With Disabilities, Melissa Brewer 11:45ELL Program Update 35:15Public Comment 49:10Additions/Accept Agenda 49:15 General ReportsJCSD#1 Student Video 50:00CCMS – Box Sled Challenge 53:20Superintendent Reports 1:11:20Director Reports 1:12:00District Level Reports 1:18:30Rec Board Report 1:31:50BOCES Report 1:33:40BOCHES Report 1:34:00 Consent Agenda 1:35:30– Minutes – Warrants…

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The View From Cheyenne
Representative Barry Crago
Mar 7, 2024

Download As the 67th Wyoming Legislative Session draws to a close, HD40 Representative Barry Crago reviews the previous week.   It’s been a struggle for the Joint Conference Committee of Senate and House to reconcile a staggering $1.1bn discrepancy between the two chambers proposed budgets.    Property Tax relief has been at the forefront of…

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The View From Cheyenne
Senator Dave Kinskey
Mar 7, 2024

Download As legislators worked to close up the 2024 Budget Session, Senator Dave Kinskey was at the center of Senate representation on the Joint Conference Committee, charged to reconcile the $1.1bn difference between the two chamber’s budgets.  Amidst reports of negotiations having stalled, President Ogden Driskill abruptly changed direction, collapsing the Senate’s representation and replacing…

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Buffalo City Council Meeting
Mar 5, 2024

Download Call to Order 0:00Pledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaApproval of Minutes, Feb 24,’24 0:40 New Business 1:25– Request for a variance to City Code 10-1.10 Burning Prohibited– Sunset Ave Reconstruction Bid Results 3:20– Big 85 Properties Request SPU 4 S Main 8:25 Reports– City Attorney, Dennis Kirven 10:50– Building Inspector, Terry Asay 10:55– Police Chief, Sean Bissett 11:00– Public Works Director, Kevin Silbernagel 14:00…

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City of Buffalo
Dept. Head Meeting
Mar 5, 2024

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Download Open 0:00– Upcoming Budget Session 0:15– Animal Care Provider Contract 4:40– Major Capital Construction Projects Update 18:10 Dept. Head Items 41:10– Fire Chief 41:20– Police Chief 42:15Planning Director / Building Inspector 45:20 Board Liaison & Council Updates– Mayor Schrader 47:20– Councilwoman Camino 52:35 Announcements 54:40– Next Dept Head Meeting April 2, 2024 @ 7:00 am

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County Commissioner Meeting
Mar 5, 2024

Download Call to Order 0:00Pledge of Allegiance Governor’s Appointment of Emergency Management Coordinator 1:00Governor Gordon’s Remarks 4:30 Approval of Feb 20, ‘24 Minutes 26:10 General County BusinessLiquor License Renewal ‘The Stampede’ 26:50Comprehensive Land Use Plan Contract Selection 28:50Website Contract Approval 43:20Vouchers 47:20 Public Comment 48:00– Jim Waller  Adjourn 50:00

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The View From Cheyenne
Senator Dave Kinskey
Feb 29, 2024

Download In Cheyenne, the clock is not just ticking–it’s racing. Legislators are hunkered down, facing the monumental challenge of bridging a staggering $1 billion gap between the Senate and House budget proposals. In an unexpected twist, Senate President Driskill has made surprise appointments to its delegation on the Joint Conference Committee. How will this affect…

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The View From Cheyenne
Representative Barry Crago
Feb 25, 2024

Download At the end of the second week of this year’s legislative session, HD40 Representative Barry Crago reports on the week’s House debates and action.  It’s been a busy and contentious week.     There is a $900m discrepancy between House and Senate budgets.   Why are the two budgets so far apart?  How can the two chambers reconcile their…

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JCSD#1 Report on visit to Cheyenne
Supt. Auzqui
Feb 23, 2024

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Download As this year’s legislative session opened in Cheyenne, Superintendent Charles Auzqui, alongside representatives from JCSD#1, ventured into the heart of state politics, seeking to bridge the gap between local educational needs.  This was not just a ceremonial visit but a strategic one to collaborate with key legislators and policy-makers at the state level. Supt.…

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County Commissioner Meeting
Feb 20, 2024

Download Call to Order 0:00Moment of Silence for Officer KrinkeePledge of AllegianceApproval Feb 6, 2024 Minutes General County BusinessBid Opening Comprehensive Land Use Plan, County Planner Jim Waller 1:20Crook County Land Use Issues 9:10Website Redesign Approval 11:551% Committee Allocation, Treasurer Carla Faircloth 21:35MOU with Johnson County School District 27:15Automated External Defibrillators Grant Approval 31:55Catering Permits 41:10– Cowboy Saloon– Amanda TaylorMountain Plains Heritage Park…

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Buffalo City Council Meeting
Feb 20, 2024

Download Call to OrderPledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaApproval of Minutes Feb 6, 2024  Public Hearing 0:55– Liquor License Transfer, Papa Binos New Business– Liquor License Transfer ““ Papa Binos 1:30    – Resolution #1476 – 1% taxes allocation 1:55– Animal Care Provider Agreement 2:55 Reports 10:45City Attorney, Dennis Kirven (none)Building Inspector, Terry Asay 10:55Police Chief, Sean Bissett – Honoring Sgt Krinkee, Sheridan Law Enforcement 12:55Public…

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Affordable Housing
What Can Solve The Crisis?
Feb 2024

Download Scarce affordable housing is a critical problem, frustrating local employers who attract great new employees, only to lose them due to the lack of housing options.  Buffalo must find a way to solve this problem to avoid losing out to other communities. Creating affordable housing solutions is a complicated process. High land prices, labor, and…

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