Handling the Challenge?
New School Board Trustees!
Feb 2023

Lessons Learned Written on a Black Book

307NetInfo caught up with two (of our three) new JCSD#1 School Board Trustees, Marcia Goddard, and Travis Pearson.  We were curious about their experience of joining one of the most demanding leadership positions in our community. Is it what they expected?  Have their priorities or goals changed? How do they now understand their job within the…

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The View from Cheyenne.
Representative Barry Crago.
Feb 10 2023

Representative Barry Crago Poster

House District 40 Representative Barry Crago defends his position on Abortion Bill HB152 and explains his 11th-hour amendment and his commitment to pro-life legislation, property tax relief, and funding for mental health programs.   The 988 Suicide helpline will be funded annually, leading mental health professionals concern about its future and long-term sustainability.    So…

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Pole Creek Recreation
Area Clear Cut Objections.
Feb 9, 2023

A Map of Pole Creek Project in Color One

Many people enjoy playing on “the mountain” just outside of Buffalo year round, with the Pole Creek Recreation Area being a highlight during the winter.   Listen to Aaron Kessler, President of Powder Pass Nordic Club outline the club’s concerns with the Forest Service’s proposed clear-cut project known as the Pole Creek Vegetation Management Project.  …

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JoCo
First Board Meeting.
Feb 8 2023

Jo Co Economic Development Logo

Call to Order 0:00 Review & Accept Meeting Minutes – Jan 11, 2023 0:35 Financials Treasurer’s Report 2:15 Budget Review + Proposed Budget + 1% Tax Application 6:45 Staff Reports 22:50 BMCC/Economic Development – general update  Old Business New Business  Board Training Opportunity 1:25:50 Meeting Date Change 1:33:00 Board Member Expectations 1:36:50 Other Business  Adjourn 

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Buffalo City
Council Meeting,
Feb 7 2023

City of Buffalo logo

Call to OrderApproval of Agenda 0:00Approval of Minutes of Jan 17 2022 0:25 UNFINISHED BUSINESS –  Ordinance #1413 – 2nd Rdg.  An ordinance amending Chapter 16:  Offenses – Misc., Section 40, contact with wildlife within the limits of the City of Buffalo. 0:35 NEW BUSINESS- Proclamation 1:05–  Child Development Center, Marsha Riley – Annual Update. 3:25– …

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The View from Cheyenne.
Senator Kinskey
Feb 8 2023

Senator Dave Kinskey Poster With a Building

Following a long week of tussling with budget issues, we catch up with Senator Dave Kinskey in Cheyenne.     Listen to his progress report on what comes next, and his metric for supporting legislative funding.  Tackling Wyoming’s high suicide rates is an issue for legislators.   There is widespread support for the 988 Suicide…

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City of Buffalo
Dept Head Meeting,
Feb 7, 2023

City of Buffalo logo

Personnel Policy Revisions – Update 0:00 Department Head Items 5:40–  Clerk–  Public Works–  City Fire–  Police–  Building & Planning Inspector Board Liaison Updates 17:00 Council Items 24:00 Next Dept Head Mtg – Tues Mar 7 @ 7 am

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County Commissioner
Meeting.
Feb 7, 2023

The outside of an old building

Call to Order 0:00 Pledge of Allegiance Approval Jan 3, 2023 Minutes 0:15 General County Business  Renewal of County Liquor Licenses 0:55 Child Development Center Update 5:55 Johnson County Tourism Association Update 13:55 NOVO Benefits Quarterly Update 27:00 Deputize Coroners 55:40 Resolutions 695 & 696 56:10 Boundary Line Adjustment 1:09:00 Updates:  Septics & Sewage Systems…

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The View from Cheyenne.
Representative Barry Crago.
Feb 3 2023

Representative Barry Crago Poster One

Aaron Palmer caught up with Johnson County House Representative Barry Crago in the midst of a heavy week dominated by budget deliberations with big decisions on the table. Get an update on progress from the House on property tax relief, and funding for education.   Mr Crago is an advocate for mental health initiatives and…

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Play Therapy with
Stephanie Idalski.
Feb 2023

Toys and Therapy Poster on a Blue Background

Who doesn’t love toys?   Did you know that toys can be more than just for traditional play? They can be instrumental in therapy too.  Meet Stephanie Idalski of the Play Therapy Center as we talk at the beginning of National Play Therapy Week about what it is and how it reveals unfilled needs or…

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The View from Cheyenne.
Senator Kinskey
Jan 31 2023

View From Cheyenne Kinskey Poster

Aaron Palmer spoke with Senator Dave Kinskey on Monday Jan 31st at the beginning of a grueling but  significant week for legislators whose focus will be on the budget. Senator Kinskey has an update on the progress for property tax relief, and funding for education, wrapping up with budget process information and his guess for…

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JC Hospital
Board Meeting.
Jan 25 2023

JCHC

AGENDA I.   Review and approve the prior month’s Board              meeting minutes 0:00II.  Chief of Staff Report 0:30III.  Leadership Reports 8:00IV.  CEO Report 20:00V.   Approval of Credentialing 26:00VI.  JCHC Financial Performance 27:00VII. QAPI Plan Approval 42:00VIII. Approval of the Limited Delegated Capital Purchase       Policy 44:00

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