At Buffalo’s historic Occidental Hotel, six silent travelers have checked in with a steamer trunk and a wardrobe that depicts her as a quintessential woman of her time. 

Join collector and performer Leslie Stratmoen, model and consultant Oakley Boycott,  and Occidental Hotel proprietor Jackie Stewart, as they introduce a brand new exhibit -'Women’s History Gallery of 20th Century Fashion', opening on Saturday 21st June and discover the inspiration and story behind the gallery.  

The Occidental Hotel, recently named one of America’s top historic hotels by “True West” magazine, is already a magnet for music lovers and history buffs. The new exhibit, installed in the dining room, features selected pieces from collector Leslie Stratmoen’s lifelong trove of more than 3,000 garments and fashion accessories, depicting six decades from the 1920s to 1980s. 

Each decade, from the Charleston-fueled 1920s to the bell-bottom bravado of the 1970s, is presented as a life-size diorama of a female mannequin with her steamer trunk having arrived at the hotel, ready to unpack and dress for an event. 

Each diorama is packed with many items typical of the era; showing how hemlines, fabrics, silhouettes and even shoe soles shifted in lockstep with wars, significant events, Hollywood starlets, and women’s expanding horizons.  

It is part fashion archive, part living history lesson and designed to appeal to all ages - complete with a scavenger hunt booklet for younger visitors.

You are invited to the
OPENING GALA CELEBRATION
on Sat June 21st at 7:00 pm

- featuring live music from across the decades, refreshments, tour of the gallery, and the opportunity to meet collector and performer Leslie Stratmoen and Oakley Boycott, model and consultant. 
Vintage dress is encouraged! 
Admission is free.  

Tours will be offered daily, by appointment, for $5.
For more information, or to make a reservation, call 307 684 0451.

Women’s History Gallery of 20th Century Fashion will remain at The Occidental Hotel indefinitely, and be updated seasonally. 

The gallery is made possible in part by support by the Johnson County Tourism Association and Wyoming Humanities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION click below: 
Flappers to Fringe

The Occidental Hotel

Open
Pledge of Allegiance 1:00 
Roll Call 1:35
Accept Agenda 2:20 

Consent Agenda 2:45 
Minutes 
Warrants Employment
Coaching/Sponsor Renewal 25-26
Procurement Purchases
New Salary Schedule

Action Items 5:00 
Policy Revision - first reading 
Property & Liability Insurance 13:50 

General Reports 15:50 
Principal Reports 16:00
District Ops Team Reports 16:10 
District Admin Reports 19:20 

Board Level Reports 24:15 
Other Business
From the Board 25:25
Special Board Meeting Notice 28:55
Wed 25 June 6:00 pm
July 9 Work Session 32:00
July 14 Board Meeting 32:45 
Board PLC Committee

Public Comment  (none) 33:40  

Recording ends 

Executive Session 33:50 
W.S. 16-4-405 (a)(ii)(iii) personnel & legal matters.  

Adjourn 

Open 0:30
Approve Agenda 

New Building Update 1:35
May Meeting Minutes approval 11:05 
 
REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report 11:15 
Buffalo Director’s Report 20:40 Kaycee Director’s Report 28:25

OLD BUSINESS 
Election Fees 32:20 
Budget Fiscal Year 2025-26 38:50
Rate Change 40:20 

NEW BUSINESS
Budget Hearing date/time - 
Fri July 11, 20205 @ 11:30 am  53:00
LifePak Upgrade 55:50 

Public Comment 57:15
- Commissioner Bill Novotny,  Recognition of Dave Harness

Recording ends 

Review Vouchers 58:40 

Adjourn 

Call to Order 0:40
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes May 20, 2025 – Regular Meeting Minutes

PUBLIC HEARING 1:40
Retail Liquor License Application – Hotel Juliette LLC dba Bombshells American Cantina 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6:40
Ordinance #1424 – 2^nd Rdg – An Ordinance providing an annual appropriation bill for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026

NEW BUSINESS
Retail Liquor License Application – Hotel Juliette LLC d/b/a Bombshells American Cantina 6:55
Blacktooth Major Subdivision – preliminary plat approval 8:00
Pool Concessionaire Agreement
– Lickity Splits 29:15
Chamber of Commerce – Fair & Rodeo Parade Requests 29:55

REPORTS
City Attorney, Dennis Kirven 37:00
Building Inspector, Terry Asay 38:15
Police Chief, Sean Bissett 37:45
Public Works Director, Kevin Silbernagel 42:00

ORAL/WRITTEN COMMENTS  
Kristen Degular - Sidewalk conditions 43:20
Chamber of Commerce 43:50                                                    

ANNOUNCEMENTS 47:30
City/County mtg – Jun 17 @ 7 am City Hall
City Council mtg – Jun 17 @ 5 pm City Hall
Planning & Zoning Board mtg – Jun 24 @ 1 pm City Hall
City Outdoor Pool Opens June 9

APPROVAL OF BILLS 48:10

ADJOURN 48:40

Call to Order 0:40
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025

House Draw Fire Update 2:20
Resolution 746 Lake DeSmet Operations 25:15
JC Public Health Officer
- Statement of Work Contract 34:45
HTZ - Culp Minor Subdivision 37:20
Catering Permits 57:40
Buffalo Outdoor Gun Range Lease 50:20

Vouchers 1:05:45

Public Comment (none) 1:07:00

Adjourn 1:08:20 

Pledge of Allegiance 0:30
Roll Call

Public Comment 1:25
- Jeff Gamble, FFA

Discussion & Information Items:
Summer Construction Projects Updates and Approvals 9:00
Kalen Communication Update 21:45
AI Plan 1:05:40
Technology Protocols 1:25:30
Policy Revisions Discussion 1:52:50
Board Meeting Agenda 2:27:40
BHS Principal/AD Hiring Update 2:35:20

Recording Ends 

Executive Session 2:41:40
W.S. 16-4-4-5 (a)(ii)(iii) personnel & legal matters

While students and staff wrap up the school year ready to enjoy a long summer break, that’s not the case at the JCSD#1 Administrative Office. Summer is the busiest period for district administration with a desk load of regular requirements including state reporting, grant writing, leadership intiatives, and, this year, the recalibration process. 

So what exactly is on the plate of JCSD#1 Administration?  And what will it mean for the future of students and staff? 

Superintendent Auzqui outlines multiple challenges arising from falling enrollment, leaner budgets, the high-profile resignations of Buffalo High School Principal and Athletic Director, a variety of stakeholder expectations, as well many new external pressures. 

Click here for JCSD#1 website

Contact Superintendent Auzqui:
(email) cauzqui@jcsd1.us
(tel) 307 684 9571

Call to Order 1:00
Pledge of Allegiance 1:55
Approval of Agenda 
Approval of Minutes May 6th, 2025  Regular Meeting Minutes 2:05

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (none)

NEW BUSINESS
Support for the Summer Visitor Center 2:10
Ordinance #1424 - 1st Rdg - An ordinance providing an annual appropriations bill for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 3:55
Resolution #1493 - A resolution adopting the 2024 international building code provisions  6:00
Resolution #1494 - A resolution dedicating a portion of Washington Park as the historical dog park 7:15
WAM Voting Delegate & Alternate 14:35
Mayor’s Appointment 15:15
Craig Cope, Planning & Zoning Board
Richard Zander, Tree Board

REPORTS
City Attorney, Dennis Kirven 16:00
Building Inspector, Terry Asay (none)
Police Chief, Sean Bissett (none)
Public Works Director, Kevin Silbernagel  17:40
Main St Improvement Project Update 18:15

ORAL/WRITTEN COMMENTS 19:25
Amber Eggers, Chamber of Commerce

                        ANNOUNCEMENTS 24:00
Planning & Zoning Board mtg - May 27 @ 1 pm City Hall
Dept Head mtg Jun 3 @ 7 am City Hall
City/County mtg  Jun 17 @ 7 am City Hall
City Council mtgs  Jun 3 & 17 @ 5 pm City Hall
Hazardous Waste Collection - May 31
City offices closed May 26 - Memorial Day

APPROVAL OF BILLS 24:55

Amber Eggers, Additional remarks about summer visitor center 25:30

ADJOURN 25:40

Call to Order 0:40
Pledge of Allegiance 
Approval of May 6^th meeting minutes

House Draw Fire Update 0:45 
- Wyoming Game & Fish Dept 2:20
- Powder River Conservation District  23:15
- Waste Management 26:40
- House Draw Fire Charitable Cttee 30:50
- Weed & Pest 39:30

WY Dept of Corrections IOP contract 48:40

Treatment Court Funding Contract 59:50

Coal Seam Fire Grant (on behalf of Emergency Management Coordinator)  1:02:00

Additional County Planner remarks 1:19:50

Malt Beverage Permit 1:30:15

Vouchers 1:31:34

Additional Business
- Unallocated 1% funds to support Summer Visitor Center 1:32:05

Public Comment 1:33:45
Representative Marilyn Connolly HD40 
- support for funding shortfalls 
County Attorney Tucker Ruby 
- funding for prison/jail sentences

Adjourn 1:48:15

There is nothing like the word “nuclear” to spark strong reactions.  Wyoming is grappling with how to boost it's economy and diversify energy production.  With its rich uranium reserves, the state has caught the eye of Radiant Nuclear who want to bring new production technology to Bar Nunn. 

Local elected officials, Bill Allemand HD58, Jayme Lien HD38 and Tony Locke HD35 offer varying perspectives on the challenges and opportunities tied to the initiative and Wyoming’s broader push for energy diversification and rural economic growth.

Find out more about the the nuts and bolts of nuclear energy production as well as the potential benefits, the concerns, and the potential broader implications of this type of project from this recording of a meeting hosted by the Republican Women's Freedom Alliance in Buffalo WY on Thursday 16th May, 2025.  

With abundant uranium reserves and a strong commitment to an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy, Wyoming is uniquely positioned to become a national leader in 'next-generation' nuclear energy. In fact, the state already leads the country in uranium production, giving it both the resources and the momentum to be at the cutting edge of nuclear technology. 
The nation’s first sodium-cooled, advanced nuclear reactor is under construction in Kemmerer WY on the site of a retiring coal-fired power plant. This Natrium reactor represents a notable step forward in nuclear technology with an emphasis on safer, smaller, and more cost-effective methods than traditional reactors.

Welcome - Laura DeMatteis 0:30
Pledge of Allegiance 0:50

Announcements & Opening Remarks 1:10

Jessie Dafoe - Radiant Nuclear  8:45

Bill Allemand, HD 58 Representative 13:30
Jayme Lien, HD 38 Representative 21:35
- Overview of Nuclear Energy

Questions & Comments 41:55

Close 1:47:30

Click here for RadiantNuclear

Radiant Town Hall Meetings:
May 22nd, 2025 at 6:00 pm Bar Nunn Community Center
June 14th, 2025 at 10:00 am
July 14th, 2025 at 6:00 pm
August 12th, 2025 at 6:00 pm

CONTACT LEGISLATORS:

(e) Bill.Allemand@wyoleg.gov
(c) 307 277 0902
(mail) PO Box 119
Midwest, WY 82643

(e) Jayme.Lien@wyoleg.gov
(c) 307 267 5675
(mail) 1624 Begonia Stree
Casper, WY 82604

(e) Tony.Locke@wyoleg.gov
(c) 307 277 9906
(mail) PO Box 50491
Casper, WY 82605

Open 0:30
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Spotlight: Meadowlark Elementary School 1:05
Rise Awardee Gina Gonzalez 1:50
Karson McGee-  Special Olympics Most Inspirational Athlete of the Year (Introduced by Principal Jake Evans) 
Teacher of the Year Award - Billy Farris (introduced by  Dr Steven Miller) 7:20

School Board Vacancies 11:45
Explanation of Process, Chairman Travis Pearson
Candidate Forum:
First Round:
Angela Bissett
Katie Engling
Tamatha Grabin
Ray Klein
Crystal Smith
Katrina Thomas

Second Round:
Katrina Thomas
Crystal Smith
Ray Klein
Tamatha Grabin
Katie Engling
Angela Bissett

Nominations 32:05
Crystal Smith
Tamatha Grabin
Angela Bissett
Katie Engling

Explanation of procedure 32:25
Additional Remarks:
Trustee Dave Belus
Superintendent Charles Auzqui

Voting followed by run-off vote:
Katie Engling & Tamatha Grabin appointed
Oath of Office 36:30

Motion to Accept Agenda 38:40
AI Presentation 40:00
English as a Second Language (ELL) Coordinators 1:14:30

Consent Agenda 1:28:35
Early Graduate Request - New West 1:29:40
Minutes
Warrants
Employment
Classified Staff Renewal 25-26

Action Items 1:35:35
Policy Revisions
Salary Recommendations

General Reports
Principal Reports 1:47:55
District Ops Team Reports 1:51:45
District Admin Reports 1:59:40
Preliminary Budget 2:00:00
Board Level Reports
BOCHES 2:22:25

Other Business
From the Board 2:22:55
ESA 2:23:30
NIL 2:30:45
Draft Concealed Carry Policy 2:31:30
June 4^th Special Session (work session) 2:34:35
June 9^th Board Meeting (Kaycee) 2:34:55

Public Comment (none) 2:35:10

Executive Session 2:35:25

Recording ends 

Adjournment

Pledge of Allegiance 0:00
Roll Call

Public Comment (none) 2:00

Discussion & Information Items
Mitch Craft 2:05

Preliminary Budget Information 0:00
School Board Vacancy 1:41:40 * see below
Recreation Board Vacancy 1:49:05
Leadership Governance 1:51:45
Board Meeting Agenda 1:52:00

Question from Jackie Galli, Buffalo Bulletin 2:08:25 *

Executive Session 2:09:55
A. W.S. 16-4-4-5 (a)(ii)(iii) personnel & legal matters

* Post-Meeting Clarification: JCSD#1 Board of Trustees will select two candidates to fill the vacant positions at the beginning of the regular board meeting on Monday 12th May at 6:00 pm, and they will be sworn in immediately and take their seats.  

WY Statute 16-4-405 (ii) Executive Sessions states "To consider the appointment, employment, right to practice or dismissal of a public officer, professional person or employee, or to hear complaints or charges brought against an employee, professional person or officer, unless the employee, professional person or officer requests a public hearing. The governing body may exclude from any public or private hearing during the examination of a witness, any or all other witnesses in the matter being investigated. Following the hearing or executive session, the governing body may deliberate on its decision in executive sessions;"

Call to Order 0:30
Pledge of Allegiance 
Approval of Agenda 
Approval of Minutes  April 15, 2025  Regular Meeting Minutes

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance #1423 – 3rd & Final Rdg – An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to building code 2:05

NEW BUSINESS
4/1 Council absence - Councilman Haskins 3:25
Proclamation – May 9 as Buddy Poppy Day 3:55
Proclamation – May 16 as Arbor Day in Buffalo 5:45
Proclamation – May 6–12 as Nurses Week 6:45
Resolution #1491 - A resolution determining the amount of taxes to be raised for municipal purposes for the City of Buffalo, Wyoming for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 11:00
Resolution #1492 – A resolution adopting and approving the 2025 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Buffalo, Wyoming 11:45
Bald Mountain Sanitation - Contract for Removal of Green Waste 13:40

REPORTS
City Attorney, Dennis Kirven 14:35
Building Inspector, Terry Asay 14:45
Police Chief, Sean Bissett 16:00
Public Works Director, Kevin Silbernagel 16:10
Main St Improvement Project  Update 16:35

ORAL/WRITTEN COMMENTS 17:35
Edison Elder - Ice Rink request for noise variance 17:35
                           
ANNOUNCEMENTS 20:25
City/County mtg May 20 @ 7:00 am City HallCity Council mtg May 20 @ 5:00 pm 
City-wide Spring Cleanup May 14–17
Hazardous Waste Collection May 31
City offices closed May 26 Memorial Day

APPROVAL OF BILLS 21:05

ADJOURN 21:30

Call to Order 0:30
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes 15^th & 29^th April Regular Meeting

Wyoming 250 Semiquincentennial Cttee Update 2:20
Commissioner’s Scholarship 12:05
Sheridan College Financial Update 13:35
Consent for Merlon Pump Station #2, Merlon Ranch 34:30
North Lake DeSmet Boat Ramp - Amendment 43:20
Emergency Management Preparedness Training Courthouse Closure Request 45:25
City/County Clean Up Schedule 50:00
Letter of Support Request form Congresswoman Hageman 52:00Vouchers 54:15
Audio edited for pause in meeting 55:05
Coal Seam Fire Mitigation, Tiddle Camino 55:15
Jim Gatchell Museum - Solar Panels 1:08:50
Catering Permits 1:19:30
Public Comment (none) 1:22:05
Audio edited for pause in meeting
Novo Benefits - Health Insurance Review 1:22:40

Adjourn 1:37:40

Open 0:45
- Bald Mountain Sanitation Contract 0:50
- Chamber: Fair & Rodeo street closure request 3:50
- Spring Clean-Up Days 7:05
- Major Capital Construction Projects
Updates 11:10

DEPT HEAD ITEMS
Building Inspector 16:05
City Attorney, dog park 20:15

BOARD LIAISION & COUNCIL UPDATES
City Clerk, sale of city-owned lots 26:45
Councilman Haskins, Food Truck Annual Fee 35:55
Mayor Shrader 45:30
Councilwoman Camino, Main St construction impact on local business 52:10

Close 1:08:20

Next Dept Head Meeting
Tues June 3, 2025 @ 7:00 am

Few roles are as simultaneously vital and misunderstood as that of the school board trustee. The reality of serving on a school board in today's climate has never been more complex or demanding.   JCSD#1 Board of Trustees, alongside countless other school districts across Wyoming and beyond, grapple with a multitude of challenges: dwindling budgets, escalating community expectations, and the ever-evolving landscape of education.

The position is often perceived as wielding significant power and influence.  But does it really? This feature puts a spotlight on the role of a school board trustee, exploring the misconceptions that surround the position, and the real work at hand.   We asked Lynette Fox, Vice-Chair of JCSD#1 Board of Trustees, to pull back the curtain on this crucial, yet often thankless, role, and explain the work and challenges facing our local school district and the Board of Trustees.    

JCSD#1 Board of Trustees has 9 members.  At the last election in November 2024, five seats were open, with five candidates standing, one of which was incumbent, Lynette Fox, the other four had not previously served on JCSD#1 Board of Trustees.

Recently two of those newly elected trustees have resigned their position, leaving two open seats on the board with a term to Nov 2026.  
To fill these vacant seats, JCSD#1 Board of Trustees has asked for letters of interest from the community.  The applications will be reviewed on Wednesday 7th May at the regular Work Session, and it is expected recommendations of appointment will be made at the regular Board meeting on Monday 12th May . 
Application submission deadline is Monday 5th May.   

Click here for JCSD#1 Board of Trustees Vacancy Information

Click here for more information about JCSD#1 Board of Trustees

Click below for more information about the role of a Trustee
- Becoming a Board Member
- Now That I’m Elected

Click here for more information about the Wyoming School Boards Association (WSBA)

Property taxes have left many Wyoming homeowners scratching their heads.  Are you puzzled by your recent property tax notification or curious about recent relief efforts?

Johnson County Assessor Steve Esponda walks us through the often misunderstood world of property taxes—shedding light on how values are determined, how to make sense of your property tax notice, and what new relief measures may apply to you.

Esponda explains how assessments are guided by state-set standards and the factors that really drive those mysterious numbers on your tax notice. He also tackles one of the most common questions from property owners: how tax relief works and what counts—your house, your land, or both? 

Many Johnson County property owners have felt the squeeze for the past few years. But thanks to recent changes in state law; such as al ong-term homeowner reduction, 25% reduction in residential rates and caps limiting increases, many should are experiencing lower costs.  Steve goes over the details of the various reductions and exemptions, who qualifies and how to claim it. 

The money raised in property tax remains in the county in which it was levied, so will lower property taxes result in less county revenue to pay for many of the services that the community expects and relies upon?  The answer is “it’s complicated”, and a shortfall in Johnson County might be offset by oil and gas revenue - but not in the City of Buffalo.  Check out what Steve is expecting.   

Whether you’re baffled by your latest tax notice or curious about why your neighbor’s smaller home might be valued higher than yours,  cut through the confusion with this feature on local property tax. 

To see the sample notice Steve Esponda describes:
Sample Notice 
Exemptions Notice

Still got questions about your property tax notice?  You have until May 23rd 2025 to appeal.

Contact:
County Assessor’s Office
76 n Main St
Buffalo WY 82834
307 684 7392
Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Many frequent questions are answered here: 
County Assessor's Website

Congresswoman Hageman resumed in-person town halls after a pause due to safety concerns on Thursday 24th April in Buffalo, Johnson County at the Bomber Mountain Civic Center.  

After speaking about the recent work of the US House of Representatives, and her own involvement across varies issues, Ms Hageman answered questions from the audience. 

She opted for a new format, selecting at random written questions from attendees from a box placed near the podium prior to the start of the event, rather than taking questions from the floor.   See Question 5 below for more explanation from the Congresswoman on this decision.

Listen to full audio recording of the event 

Welcome and introduction by
City of Buffalo Mayor Schrader 0:00
Pledge of Allegiance 0:40
Prayer 1:15

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman - Update from Washington, DC. 1:00

Question & Answer Period

1.  “You voted for the SAVE Act.  What are married women expected to provide in order to vote?  Has there been any evidence of voter fraud in Wyoming? Are we spending a lot of time and energy on something that isn’t a problem in Wyoming”  30:32

2. “The stock market has done nothing but tank since inauguration day and Trump promised to lower prices on 'Day One'.  Can you explain why he hasn’t delivered on that promise and has instead made things worse?” 33:15

3.  “You keep saying in the press that 70% support this dumpster fire of an administration.  No one signed up for this”. 36:15

4.  “Married to a US citizen and father of two children, denied due process and sent to a prison in El Salvador.  The Supreme Court ordered his return and the current administration ignored their ruling.  Can you please pressure the administration to grant due process to all people and ask for Kilmer’s return?   41:20

5.  “Why are you afraid to allow your constituents to speak at this town meeting?” 44:40

6.   “What is the amount of money the United States government paid to El Salvador to imprison alleged gang members?  Three million or six million?  Was that a one-time payment or is it recurring?  If it is recurring, is that annual, monthly or for how long?”  47:30

7.   “BLM Resource Management plans identify public land that’s available for disposal through sales or exchanges because those parcels meet the criteria as set forth in the Federal Land Policy Management Act or FLPMA.  Are you advocating sale of BLM land not already identified in an RMP and will you circumvent FLPMA to get parcels pushed through?” 48:20

8. “How can our local senior centers provide services to a growing elderly population with a 25% cut to HHS?” 51:15

9.  "Do you believe that the judicial branch has no place in our government as our founding fathers believed, or do you think a president should have unchecked power and usurp the Constitution and US laws?"  51:55

10. “US laws restrict the amount of money individual citizens can donate to a candidate, $3,500.  With Trump’s meme coin, it is now possible for rich people around the world to directly curry favor with the President in total anonymity.   What are your thoughts on the Trump meme coin and its potential to curry political favors for the president?” 52:25

11.  “Thank you for fighting for us”  54:40

12.  “Please resurrect RECA.  Uranium and radiation is a cradle grave. The 1971 act and the 2024 stoppage of this act is a disservice to all post-1971 miners.” 58:00

Thanks & Close 59:40

For more information and to contact Harriet Hageman click the links below:

Congresswoman Hageman's website

Event Calendar 

Contact Congresswoman Hageman:
Click here 

Call to Order 1:00
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes, Meeting April 1, 2025

Public Hearing 2:10

Unfinished Business
Ordinance #1422 - 3rd & Final Rdg  an ordinance amendment section 27-25 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming pertaining to monthly water usage fees.  3:20
Ordinance #1423 - 2nd Rdg An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Code of The Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to building code. 21:20

New Business 
 Restaurant Liquor License Application - Creekside Family Fun Center LLC dba Creekside located at 665 E Hart St 34:20
- BHS Student Council - Request for variance to city code 10-1.10 for a bonfire at BHS 35:00
- Buffalo Children’s Center Contract funding assistance 37:00
- Mineral Royalty Grant Agreement - Buffalo Wells Project 38:05
- Bald Mountain Sanitation - contract for removal of green waste 39:00

Reports
City Attorney, Dennis Kirven (none)
Building Inspector, Terry Asay (none)
Police Chief, Sean Bissett 41:50
Public Works Dir, Kelvin Silbernagel (none)
Main St Improvement Project Update 45:00

Oral/Written Comments
- Sidewalk conditions, Renee Tiller 49:00

Announcements 56:55
Planning & Zoning Board mtg Apr 22 @ 1.00pm
Dept Head mtg May 6 @ 7.00am
City/County mtg May 20 @ 7.00am
City Council mtg May 6 & 20 @ 5.00pm
Budget mtgs April 17, 24, May 1 @ 7.00am
City-wide Spring Cleanup May 14-17
Good Friday: City offices closing at noon April 18  

Approval of Bills 57:30

Adjourn 58:00

Next Buffalo City Council Meeting Tues 6th May @ 5:00 pm

Call to Order 0:30
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes, Regular March 25 & April 5, 2025

Volunteers of America Quarterly Update 2:15
1% Percent Committee Recommendations 8:25
1% Percent County Requests 12:15
Public Health Preparedness and Response Amendment 44:20
Juvenile Justice Center Lease Agreement 46:30

FY 2025-26 Budget Discussion 50:00
1. Final Bill Pay Date
2. Budget Hearing Dates
3. Final Adoption of Budget Date
4. Budget Directions to Departments

Lake DeSmet Operations Director,
Paul Mavrakis Introduction 1:00:20

Vouchers 1:02:45

Public Comment (none)1:03:40

Adjourn 1:04:45

Next meeting Tues 6th May, 2025 @ 9:00 am 

Open
Buffalo Housing Group Update 0:40

Main St Construction & Signage 33:00

Round Table Discussion 53:50
- Wes Haskins (Main St improvement project signage )
- Bill Novotny (Legislature Management Council - interim topics)

Public Comment (none) 55:30

Close

Next City County Meeting
May 20th, 2025 @ 7:00 am 

Regular Session 1:00
Pledge of Allegiance
Star Spangled Banner - Kaycee Band 1:25
Roll Call
Additions/Accept Agenda 3:15
Spotlight School of the Month 3:45

Consent Agenda 7:00
Minutes
Warrants
Employment
Procurement Purchases
Kaycee K-12 Alternative Calendar (25/26 & 26/27)
New West Alternative Calendar (25/26)

Action Items 10:00
Policy Revision 2nd rdg 10:05
Policy Revision - 1st rdg 15:50
Certified/Licensed Staff Contract Renewal 24:20
Mill Levy Intents 24:55
Summer Resolution 26:35
School Board Vacancy 28:30
Leadership Governance Directive 36:40
Conceal Carry Directive 41:35

General Reports
Principal Reports 45:25
District Ops Team Reports 51:50
District Admin Reports 1:00:15
Board Level Reports 1:01:40

Other Business
From the Board 1:09:05
May 7th Work Session 1:16:45
May 12th Board Meeting 1:12:40

Public Comment (none) 1:18:00

Executive Session 1:18:15
A. W.S. 16-4-405 (a)(ii)(iii) personnel & legal matters

Audio ends at Executive Session

Adjourn

Next Meetings:
Wed  7th May @ 5:15 pm Work Session 
Mon 12th April @ 6:00 pm Board Meeting 

For JCSD##1 website click here  

Open
Approve Agenda
(audio begins)

New Building Contractor Update 0:35

Approve Meeting Minutes March 10, 2025 meeting 14:20

Treasurer’s Report 15:00
Buffalo Director’s Report 8:15
Kaycee Director’s Report 51:30

Old Business
- Proposed Budget 2025-2026 1:08:10

New Business
- Annual Service Contract Amount  Buffalo EMS 2025-26 1:29:50

Patient Account Bankruptcy Notice 1:33:25

Public Comment
- Thanks from Buffalo EMS to Kaycee Ambulance 1:38:10

Review Vouchers 1:39:25

(audio ends)

Adjourn

Next Regular Board Meeting May 12th, 2025 @ 4:00 pm

Pledge of Allegiance 0:30
Roll Call

Public Comment (none) 1:00

Action Items
Summer Project Approval 1:10

Discussion & Information Items
Concealed Weapon Update 12:05
Leave Policies Revisions 20:30
Leadership Governance 1.2 Review
& LG Self Reflection Discussion 1:56:10
Board Meeting Agenda 2:17:00

Executive Session 2:42:50
W.S. 16-4-405 (a)(ii)(iii) Personnel & Legal Matters

Adjourn

Next JCSD#1 Board Meetings:

Mon 14th April, 2025 Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 pm in Kaycee

Wed 7th May, 2025 Work Session - 5:15 pm 

Mon 12th May, 2025 Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 pm 

Click here for JCSD#1 website

For map of the project area discussed click here 

Catch the latest update on the project with WYDOT Resident Engineer Stephan Charles. 

Good news!  Work is ahead of schedule.  Construction season in full swing on Buffalo’s Main Street, and crews are making steady progress. Work is currently underway on the east side of Main St with concrete pours and sidewalk repairs.  Expect to see contractors shift to the west side next week. .

Key dates to watch: pulverizing starts April 21st, and paving is set for May 5th, with the goal of wrapping up before Memorial Day.

WYDOT kindly asks drivers follow flagger directions and expect delays as this project moves forward.

For more information about the entire WYDOT Buffalo Main St Improvement Project click here 

For more information contact 
Laura Dalles, WYDOT Public Relations Specialist
tel: 307 752 3022
e: lauradalles@wyo.gov

Call to Order 0:45
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes,  25 March 2025 Regular Meeting 1:35

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1:45
Ordinance #1422 2nd Rdg - An Ordinance amending section 27-25 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to monthly water usage fees.

NEW BUSINESS
DW272 Loan Agreement 2:25
Ordinance #1423 1st Rdg  An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Code of the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to building code 4:10
Bid Results – Buffalo Business Park 5:35
Mayor’s Appointments 8:25
John Camino, Buffalo Charitable Foundation
Steve Reimann, Buffalo Charitable Foundation
Shane Schrader, Buffalo Charitable Foundation

REPORTS 9:05
City Attorney, Dennis Kirven (none)
Building Inspector, Terry Asay (none)
Police Chief, Sean Bissett 9:35
Public Works Director, Kevin Silbernagel 11:50

ORAL/WRITTEN COMMENTS  13:45                            
ANNOUNCEMENTS 14:05
City/County mtg Apr 15 @ 7 am City Hall
City Council mtg Apr 15 @ 5 pm City Hall
Planning & Zoning Board mtg Apr 22 @ 1 pm City Hall
WYDOT Main Street mtg Apr 3 @ 5 pm Johnson County Fire Hall
Budget mtgs Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 @ 7 am City Hall

APPROVAL OF BILLS  14:50

ADJOURN 15:15

Call to Order 1:00
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of March 18 Meeting Minutes

- Buffalo Children’s Center 1:45
- Federal Land Management Agency
   Office Space 20:30
- MOU - Emergency Management
   and Buffalo Baptist Church 25:00
- Cattleguard Liquor License 35:25
- Vouchers 44:00
- Public Comment (none)  44:40
- Main Street Construction Project 45:05
- Executive Session - Pending Litigation 47:40
- Liquor License cont. 48:10
- Call for Additional Business 1:05:10

Adjourn 1:05:20

Open 0:45
Buffalo Children’s Center 2:10
Bald Mountain Sanitation Contract - Green Waste 24:00
Golf Course Repair Bill - frozen pipes 30:55
Reassignment of Board Liaisons 34:45
Criminal Justice Center / Digiteks Contract 35:50
Chamber of Commerce Fair & Rodeo street closure request 44:20
Water Tank Loan Agreement 53:55
2024 International Building Code Adoption 55:45
Major Capital Construction Projects 58:45
Business Park Reclamation Bids 1:00:30
IRS Penalty Appeal 1:02:45
Dog Park 1:06:45
Comprehensive Plan Update 1:16:00

Next Meeting Tuesday May 6, 2025

Open 0:30
Meeting Minutes 26 Feb, 2025 0:35
Approval of Audit 2024 2:15
Chief of Staff Reports 27:05
Leadership Reports 29:30
CEO Report 47:25
JCHC Financial Performance 57:30
Network Switch Approval 1:22:30
Construction Change Order 1:30:10
Credentialing 1:38:00
Recording Ends

Executive Session
Adjourn

Call to Order 0:45
Pledge of Allegiance 
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes, Mar 4 2025 - Reguar Meeting 

PUBLIC HEARING 1:45
Coda Glass Special Use Permit 2:05
Pike Addition Minor Subdivision Final Plat 8:00

NEW BUSINESS 
- Coda Glass Special Use Permit 10:50
- Pike Addition – Minor Subdivision Final Plat 14:50
- Representative Connolly
2025 legislative session update 15:35
- Senator Crago
2025 legislative session update 27:00
- Johnson County Arts & Humanities Council ummer art program 40:10
- Lobban Street Music, Saturdays in the Square Requests 43:20
- Grace Fellowship Aug 16 Grace Race Request 45:00
- Ordinance #1422 - 1st Rdg An Ordinance amending section 27-25 of the Code of theTown of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming, pertaining to monthly water usage fees 51:40- 
- Fire Department air compressor 55:40
- Mayor’s Appointments 57:50
Travis Lawrence, Buffalo Pool Board
Richard Wonka, Buffalo Pool Board

REPORTS 58:20
- City Attorney, Dennis Kirven
- Building Inspector, Terry Asay
- Police Chief, Sean Bissett
- Public Works Director, Kevin Silbernagel 59:00
- WYDOT Main St Project, Stephan Charles 1:00:40

ORAL/WRITTEN COMMENTS 1:04:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1:04:10
Dept Head mtg – Apr 1 @ 7 am
City/County mtg – Apr 15 @ 7 am
City Council mtgs – Apr 1 & 15 @ 5 pm
Planning & Zoning Board mtg – Apr 22 @ 1 pm

APPROVAL OF BILLS 1:04:20

Adjourn 1:05:00

 

At the Republican Women's Freedom Alliance meeting on Thursday, March 20th, invited guest speakers Senator Barry Crago and House District Representative Marilyn Connolly reviewed the recent legislative session.  After their opening remarks, they answered questions from the audience.  

The meeting concluded with remarks from Mark Jones, of Gun Owners of America about Governor Gordon's veto of the Second Amendment Protection Act amendments (SF 196/Senate Enrolled Act No. 82.) 

Pledge of Allegiance 0:30

Introduction & Welcome -
Laura DeMatteis 1:00

Senator Barry Crago 5:10
Representative Marilyn Connolly 22:10

Questions from the Audience 45:35

• HB91 Eminent domain energy collector systems amendments 48:05
• Property Tax Reform 53:15 & 55:05
• HB234 Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Amendments 1:03:30
• Statute violations & public officials 1:11:00
• Supplemental Budget / DOC Budget Shortfall 1:15:30
• Government Efficiency / DOGE / Illegal Immigration  1:20:40
• State Shooting Complex 1:13:10
• County Audit 1:29:30
• HB96 Prohibiting mask, vaccine & testing discrimination 1:32:05
• Gender and Sports 1:39:35 

Close, Laura DeMatteis 1:40:30

Additional Remarks: 
Mark Jones, Gun Owners of America - comments on Governor Gordon’s veto of SAPA (Second Amendment Protection Act amendments  1:40:45

Governor Gordon’s letter explaining his veto click here  

Don't miss 307NetInfo's one-on-one conversation with Senator Crago and Representative Connolly earlier this week. 

We dive deeper into the issues, getting their personal takes, the impact of federal policy and exploring what comes next. 

click the audio bar below to listen ↓




The legislative process continues throughout the year. For more information click here 

Contact:
House Representative Marilyn Connolly (House District 40)
e: Marilyn.Connolly@wyoleg.gov
tel: 307 217 0345

Senator Barry Crago (Senate Seat 22)
e: Barry.Crago@wyoleg.gov
tel: 307 267 9789

Local legislators, Representative Marilyn Connolly and Senator Barry Crago, reflect on the recently concluded 168th Session of the Wyoming Legislature, giving context to their decisions. 

Wyoming’s latest legislative session was anything but predictable. In an unprecedented move, the Senate rejected any form of a Supplemental Budget with just over a week left in the session. We ask what drove this decision, and how did it shape the final outcome of legislation?

Property tax relief has been a major concern for many homeowners—did lawmakers find a solution that balances financial relief with maintaining essential services? And with a surge of bills addressing social issues, is government overstepping into personal freedoms?

Beyond Wyoming’s borders, how will decisions made in Washington, DC, shape our state’s economy and legislative direction?  Both Representative Connolly and Senator Crago are preparing for challenges—what does that mean for Wyoming residents, and what should we be anticipating?

Click here for the conversation with Barry Crago about Property Tax Reform and separating Residential Property into it’s own class. 

Click here for more details about the impact of legislative action and funding on Wyoming public education.

Contact:
House Representative Marilyn Connolly (House District 40)
e: Marilyn.Connolly@wyoleg.gov
tel: 307 217 0345

Senator Barry Crago (Senate Seat 22)
e: Barry.Crago@wyoleg.gov
tel: 307 267 9789

Pledge of Allegiance 0:30
Approval of March 4^th Meeting Minutes

Lake DeSmet Advisory Board Appointments 1:15
Culp Minor Subdivision Amended Plat 5:25
Planning & Zoning Update
US Forest Service Update 21:50
Volunteers of American Contract Alternative Treatment Court 37:00
Catering Permits 39:15
Plan 1 Contract Kaycee Library Project 42:10
Cattleguard Liquor License 55:55

Executive Session - Pending Litigation 1:30:00
(recording paused)

Public Comment (none) 1:30:20
City of Buffalo CJC Letter 1:30:40

Vouchers 1:32:25

Adjourn 1:32:45

One of the hottest topics in recent legislative action is the end of gun-free zones in schools from July 1, 2025.  What does this mean for staff, students, and community members? How will the district respond? Superintendent Auzqui shares his candid thoughts on safety, policy changes, and the realities of implementing this new law.

But first, with the Wyoming Legislative Session wrapped up, and a landmark court ruling on school funding against the State of Wyoming, there was plenty to discuss about what’s next for Johnson County’s schools. From securing critical funding for infrastructure to navigating new mandates, Superintendent Auzqui explains more about the challenges and opportunities facing JCSD#1.

Find out more about the financial realities of Wyoming’s education system—how the recent lawsuit victory for the Wyoming Education Association might impact local funding, what this year for “recalibration” means for schools, and the balancing act between maintaining quality education and fiscal responsibility.   Auzqui also tackles the growing conversation around school choice and adapting to change.

Contact Superintendent Auzqui
(t) 307 684 9571
(e) cauzqui@jcsd1.us

For more information about JCSD#1 Board of Trustees click here   

For JCSD##1 website click here  

Regular Session
Pledge of Allegiance 0:45
Roll Call
Additions/Accept Agenda

Spotlight School of the Month 1:55
Kaycee k-12 Alternative Calendar (25/’26 & ’26/’27) 19:00
New West Alternative Calendar (’25/’26)

Consent Agenda 20:00
Minutes
Warrants
Employment
Buffalo Calendars (’25/26, ’26/’27 & ’27/’28)

Action Items
Policy Revision - 2nd reading 20:25
Policy Revision - 1st reading 32:10
Administration Contract Renewal 51:55
Smart Device Pilot Recommendation 52:40

General Reports
Principal Reports 55:55
District Ops Team Reports 1:11:45
District Admin Reports 1:20:25
Board Level Reports 1:28:30

Other Business
From the Board 1:30:30
Legislative Update 1:35:40
April 9th Work Session 1:39:15
April 14th Board Meeting (Kaycee) 1:39:40

Public Comment (none) 1:40:30

Recording Ends

Executive Session 1:40:45
W.S. 16-4-405 (a)(ii)(iii) personnel & legal matters

Adjourn

Next Meetings:
Wed 9th April @ 5:15 pm Work Session (Buffalo)
Mon 14th April @ 6:00 pm Board Meeting (KAYCEE)

For JCSD##1 website click here