Public Notice No. 6424

PUBLIC NOTICE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF LUSK
September 1, 2026, 5:00 P.M.

The Town Council of the Town of Lusk met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro-Tempore Thomas Dooper, Council Members Ty Thompson, and Chantry Filener.
Also Present: Attorney Dennis Meier, Todd Skrukrud, Public Works Director, Mattie Pfister, Deputy Clerk, Jacob Gordon, Chief of Police, Trevor Barner, Golf Course Supervisor, Michael Mayville, EMS Director, Heather Goddard, Lusk Herald
Trevor Barner led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOMAS DOOPER called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve the consent agenda for items three (3) through six (6). Items on consent agenda: Agenda, Bills, Payroll, Treasurer’s Report, Minutes. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
Bills: 14 County Tire, Vehicle repair , $256.34 ; Aflac, Employee Benefits, $391.94 ; Allbright’s True Value, Supplies, $1,066.05 ; Alsco, Mat Rental , $118.80 ; Apex Energy Services, Construction-HS, Alley Gutter, $4,800.00 ; Barner, Trevor, Pro Shop, $3,000.00 ; Benzel Pest Control, Spraying, $219.60 ; Boldon Diesel Services, Equipment Repair , $666.11 ; Border State Industries, Electrical Line Upgrade, $1,977.58 ; Bowen, Shelbie, Utility Deposit Refund, $25.21 ; Century Link, Phones, $1,951.16 ; Connecting Point, Copier Lease, $100.00 ; Core & Main, Annual Fee, $4,325.00 ; Cunningham, Nicholas & Frances, Utility Deposit Refund, $142.41 ; Doyle J. Davies, Municipal Judge, Supplies, $1,252.00 ; Deckers Food Center, Supplies, $72.02 ; Delta Dental, Dental Insurance, $1,066.30 ; Energy Laboratories, Inc, Water Samples, $459.00 ; Franks Parts Company, Parts/ Supplies/ Repairs/ Fuel/Oil/ Snow Removal, $2,217.71 ; Employee, Per Diem , $317.00 ; Employee, Reimbursement for Supplies, $496.06 ; Hawkins, Pool Chemicals , $2,519.45 ; Jergenson, Doug, Monthly Wage Animal Control/Code Enforcement, $2,690.00 ; Jerry Electric, Electrical Line Upgrade, $21,000.00 ; Johnston, Laura, Utility Deposit Refund, $183.66 ; Lumen, Phones, $25.41 ; Lusk Herald, Legal Advertising/ Advertising, $1,103.26 ; Lusk Lodging Tax Board, Lodging Tax Distribution, $10,030.87 ; MCG Properties, Utility Deposit Refund, $200.00 ; Meier Building, Rent, $800.00 ; Meier Law Office, Monthly Retainer, $3,000.00 ; Niobrara Chamber of Commerce, Monthly, $187.50 ; Niobrara County Circuit Court, Circuit Court Citation, $142.00 ; Niobrara County Library, Monthly, $250.00 ; Niobrara County Treasurer, Monthly, $6,301.50 ; NEA, Utilities, $46.00 ; Nippon Sanso Matheson, Oxygen , $260.91 ; Employee, Per Diem , $24.00 ; One-Call Wyoming, One Call Tickets, $19.95 ; Northwest Pipe Fittings, Water Dept Maint, $116.34 ; Pitney Bowes , Office Supplies, $91.29 ; R & R Products, Golf Course Repair, $268.55 ; Safe Life Defense, PD New Equipment, $5,406.40 ; Sinclair Pine Bluffs, Airport Fuel, $4,957.20 ; Summit Fire & Security, Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, $423.70 ; TDS Trash Collection Services INC, Tipping Fees Transfer Station, $12,410.21 ; Thaw, Tessa, Utility Deposit Refund, $193.24 ; Underground Enterprises, Transfer Station Fees, $2,380.00 ; Visa 0681, Subscriptions/ Supplies/ New Equipment/ Postage, $3,798.07 ; Visa 0699, Supplies, $1,334.12 ; Visa 0715, Supplies, $27.33 ; Visa 1267, Supplies/ Subscriptions/ Support/ Dues/Fees, $926.78 ; Visionary Broadband, Internet , $343.36 ; WMPA, Electrical Line Purchase, $151,098.34 ; Wasson, Logan, Reimbursement, $200.00 ; Western United Electric, Electrical Line Upgrade, $32,953.86 ; WEX Bank, Fuel , $5,243.57 ; Wyoming Dept of Transportation, Fuel Purchase, $1,545.00 ; WEBT, Medical, Vision, Life, $35,103.96 , ; Elavon, Office Credit Card Fees, $754.59; Lusk State Bank , Health Savings Account Payment, $6,416.74; Xpress Bill Pay, Maintenance Fees, $143.00; Black Hills Energy, Recycling Center Util, $42.65; Black Hills Energy, Shop/Warehouse Util, $52.81; Black Hills Energy, Ambulance Barn Util, $26.39; Black Hills Energy, PD Util, $30.70; Wyoming Retirement System, Government Contribution, $22,024.85; Lusk State Bank , Lusk Safe Pathways Retainage, $10,706.17; Lusk State Bank , Payroll FICA/FWT, $15,035.96; Empower Trust , WRS 457 Retirement, $100.00; Lusk State Bank , Missed HSA, $291.67; Lusk State Bank , Payroll FICA/FWT, $14,712.25; Empower Trust , WRS 457 Retirement, $100.00; Verizon Wireless, Ambulance Phones, $86.67; Lusk State Bank , Payroll FICA/FWT, $2,175.68, ; Circuit Court of Niobrara County, Writ of Wages, Garnishment, $432.91; Wyoming Child Support, Writ of Wages, Garnishment, $307.84; Apex Energy Services, Lusk Safe Pathways Project, $203,417.21; Daley, James, Street Work-Chip Seal, $15,000.00; Lashmett, Justin, Per Diem-Cody Hotline School, $374.00; Lumen, Government Phone-Long Distance, $21.42; Kirkham Michael, Airport Improvement Project Turnaround, $3,400.00; Niobrara County, ESRI Agreement with County, $1,386.90; Postmaster, Bulk Mailing, $349.70; Circuit Court of Niobrara County, Writ of Wages, Garnishment, $418.35.

Visitors: Sheila Boldon was the only visitor on the schedule. Boldon started by thanking the council, Todd Skrukrud and his crew for supporting the ‘Day in the Life of Lusk’ event in early August and said the town functioned well despite crowd surges. The council welcomed comments and expressed appreciation for the work done by the event organizers and town crew. Boldon then commented on the retail liquor license that is not currently being used. Boldon stated that she would like the council to consider the people who are trying to build something with that liquor license. Dooper discussed that the Town is not required to give out the liquor license and that he personally is in favor of giving the liquor license to Big D Oil even though they passed time period of having it during construction. Dooper continued that right now the Town is not doing anything with the liquor license. Big D’s plans were described as a convenience store with gas pumps and related improvements, with council members generally supportive of giving the business another chance. The closing of a local pub raised questions about the status and value of its liquor license if the business stops operating. Members discussed a possible meeting with Town and County representatives and suggested a limited extension or another application period rather than an open-ended commitment.
Department Updates: Mattie Pfister on behalf of Dawn Hall, Todd Skrukrud, Chief Gordon, Trevor Barner, Joyce Hammer and Michael Mayville reported Department Updates.
New Business: COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON, to approve the Livestock Permit Renewal for Dean Nelson of Horses, and Cows. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve the New Livestock Permit for Tara Cole of Chickens. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve Resolution No. 26-10, A Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Application to the State Land and Investment Board Through the State Revolving Fund on Behalf of the Governing Body for the Town of Lusk – Water. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve Resolution No. 26-11, A Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Application to the State Land and Investment Board Through the State Revolving Fund on Behalf of the Governing Body for the Town of Lusk – Sewer. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to approve Resolution No. 26-07, A Resolution Adopting and Confirming Zoning Applications and Rezoning of Certain Areas Within the Town of Lusk. Todd Skrukrud and Dennis Meier presented a map that was referenced during the discussion to clarify the affected parcels and boundaries. Members discussed how existing uses would be treated after rezoning, including whether current uses could continue and when new rules would apply. The ordinance’s nonconforming use language was explained, including that a prior use can continue until discontinued, but a new use must follow the new zoning rules. The council talked about junk accumulation, salvage-related requirements, and the need for a six-foot opaque fence in certain cases. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER FILENER, to move into executive session for Contracts at 5:30pm. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
The council reconvened into regular session at 5:42pm.
COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER, to approve the Pasture Lease for Gary Bayne. In discussion, it was noted that the price was raised to $15.00 Per acre. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON, to approve the Contract for Golf Course “Pro-Shop” Management. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON, to approve the Contract for Animal Control Services and Appointment of Special Municipal Officer. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON, to approve the Contract for Managed IT Services with Western Skies Technology. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON MOVED, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOOPER, to approve the Contract Renewal for Communication Site Lease with Union Telephone. No further discussion. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0
The next regular council meeting will be on October 6th, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:44 pm.

Thomas Dooper, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST: Dawn L. Hall, Clerk/Treasurer

Public Notice No. 6424 published in The Lusk Herald on October 7, 2026.