Converse County commissioners approve $3.96 million in warrants, distribute Bankhead Jones funds and accept several grants
July 08, 2026 | Converse County, Wyoming
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The Board of Commissioners of Converse County approved June accounts payable warrants totaling $3,964,059.03 during its July 7–8, 2026 meeting, a motion moved by Vice‑Chairman Rick Grant and seconded by Commissioner Trent Kaufman. Commissioners abstained from voting on warrants that pertained to themselves; the motion carried.
The board also approved the distribution of FY2026 Bankhead‑Jones revenue totaling $827,112.90 pursuant to W.S. 9‑4‑504, allocating 95 percent ($785,757.26) to the General Fund and 5 percent ($41,355.64) to schools as recommended by the County Treasurer. The action was moved by Rick Grant and seconded by Trent Kaufman.
Commissioner Donald Blackburn moved and the board approved an annual compensation agreement with the University of Wyoming for a portion of the Converse County UW Educator salary in the amount of $33,302, with discussion noting potential compression issues in the overall salary schedule.
On grants and awards, the board approved a Grant Award Agreement from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for $112,860 to purchase and install ballistic window film (term through Aug. 31, 2027); the motion passed with Commissioners Rick Grant and Trent Kaufman recorded as opposing the vote. Separately, the board approved a Grant Agreement with the Wyoming Department of Public Health for Prevention funds in the amount of $262,230 for a term through June 30, 2028.
Other budget and contract approvals included ratification of a $3,750 additional‑services agreement with FDL Consulting LLC for asbestos testing at the Glenrock office building and approval of a two‑year dog kennel license for Station Boarding II, LLC (July 7, 2026–July 6, 2028). The board also accepted Augustine Construction LLC’s $21,030 quote to finish the lower level of the Natural Bridge Park residence.
The board moved several routine and project‑related items while also continuing preparation of the FY2027 budget ahead of a public hearing scheduled for July 20, 2026.
The board also approved the distribution of FY2026 Bankhead‑Jones revenue totaling $827,112.90 pursuant to W.S. 9‑4‑504, allocating 95 percent ($785,757.26) to the General Fund and 5 percent ($41,355.64) to schools as recommended by the County Treasurer. The action was moved by Rick Grant and seconded by Trent Kaufman.
Commissioner Donald Blackburn moved and the board approved an annual compensation agreement with the University of Wyoming for a portion of the Converse County UW Educator salary in the amount of $33,302, with discussion noting potential compression issues in the overall salary schedule.
On grants and awards, the board approved a Grant Award Agreement from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for $112,860 to purchase and install ballistic window film (term through Aug. 31, 2027); the motion passed with Commissioners Rick Grant and Trent Kaufman recorded as opposing the vote. Separately, the board approved a Grant Agreement with the Wyoming Department of Public Health for Prevention funds in the amount of $262,230 for a term through June 30, 2028.
Other budget and contract approvals included ratification of a $3,750 additional‑services agreement with FDL Consulting LLC for asbestos testing at the Glenrock office building and approval of a two‑year dog kennel license for Station Boarding II, LLC (July 7, 2026–July 6, 2028). The board also accepted Augustine Construction LLC’s $21,030 quote to finish the lower level of the Natural Bridge Park residence.
The board moved several routine and project‑related items while also continuing preparation of the FY2027 budget ahead of a public hearing scheduled for July 20, 2026.
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