8/9/2019 Bridger Valley Pioneer legal notices

ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION REGARDING CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Uinta County School District #4 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. Uinta County School District #4 Career and Technical Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available: Business Computer Applications, Computer Applications, Computer Programming, Woodworking, Agricultural Metal Fabrication Technology, Agriculture - Comprehensive, Agriculture Mechanics/Equipment/Structures, Introduction to Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Engineering Applications. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the activities and programs. The Uinta County School District #4 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator, Superintendent Jeffery M. Newton, 129 W. 2nd Street, Mountain View, Wyoming 82939, phone (307) 782-3377

PUBLISH: August 9, 2019        19141.

TOWN OF LYMAN WYOMING

Minutes of the Business Meeting held July 18, 2019

Present were Mayor Berg  Councilmembers Dallas Sill, Andy Spray, Tansy Shelton and Shane Hooton, Police Chief Kathy Adams, Clerk Lisa Bradshaw and Attorney Thayne Peterson.  Public Works Director Jared Crane was excused.

Councilwoman Shelton made a motion to approve the agenda as amended, second by Councilman Spray, motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Hooton made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2019 work and business meetings and July 8, 2019 special meeting, second by Councilman Sill, motion carried unanimously.

Resolution # 2019-17 A RESOLUTION  ESTABLISHING WATER RATES.  Councilwoman Shelton made a motion to approve Resolution # 2019-17, second by Councilman Spray, motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Berg asked for a vote to appoint Gareth Powell as the Town Engineer, all were in favor of this action.

Councilman Spray made a motion to approve the following bills:  Alsco – janitorial supplies $152.59, Bradshaw Home & Glass – tires/windshield/tire repair $350.00, Bug Off Pest Control – pest control $750.00, Carrier Corporation – HVAC work $2,499.02, Cash – cash for 4th of July tournaments $700.00, Chemtech –Ford – samples $50.00, Dave Norris Construction – asphalt repairs $27,871.50, Wyoming Worker’s Compensation – monthly worker comp. $1,472.70, Fastenal Industrial & Construction – supplies $231.47, Harris Law Office – judge contract $1,200.00, Hartford – benefits $285.10, Reladyne West – gas & diesel $3,527.80, Richo USA – copier leases $196.79, Lisa Bradshaw – reimbursement for 4th of July supplies $37.95, Lewis & Lewis – cold mix asphalt $1,194.85, Mailfinance – postage machine lease $255.81, Maxfield Construction – cement work $2,731.00, Mountainland Supply Company – supplies $468.69, Great West Trust Company – 457 retirement $900.00, Peterson Legal Services – attorney contract $3,000.00, Postmaster – utility bills mailing $218.61, Dominion Energy – gas bill $1,098.53, Real Kleen – janitorial supplies $610.00, Symbol Arts – police badges $110.00, Tamera Lopez – contract labor $300.00, Office Products – office supplies $39.48, USA Blue Book – supplies $95.20, Uinta County Clerk – 3rd quarter dispatch fees $5,281.24, Union Telephone – telephone charges $1,403.59, Webb Computer Consulting – computer maintenance $956.98, Wyoming Department of Workforce – unemployment $255.74, Wyoming Retirement – retirement $8,493.00, Grey Consulting – trenching and shoring training $100.00, Airgas – cylinder rental $54.26, Benedict Trading Company – monthly charges $398.05, Blue Cross Blue Shield – insurance $16,161.52, Busskohl Bouncy Houses – 4th of July celebration $490.00, Bradshaw Home & Glass – plexi- glass $256.25, Brenntag – chemicals $1,502.78, Bridger Valley Ice – ice for 4th of July $41.75, BVEA – electric bill $8,188.26, BVJP – water purchased $25,211.16, Bridger Valley Pioneer – advertisement $224.00, Caselle – software support/maintenance $780.00, Century Equipment – supplies $973.38, Chemtech-Ford – samples $266.00, Covolo-Auto Farm – monthly charges $90.37, Fastenal – supplies $53.85, First Bank – credit card charges $5,531.25, Ricoh – copier leases/maintenance $53.01, Mountainland Supply – supplies $178.20, Porters Fireworks – 2nd ½ of fireworks $4,000.00, Ready Rock – rock/road base $529.00, Redi Services – portable sanitation $360.00, Rock Mountain Info. Network – membership fees $25.00, Silver Stitch – shirts $220.00, Uinta County Clerk – 4th quarter dispatch fees $5,581.24, Uinta County Protection – yearly assessment $32,684.00, Uinta Engineering – building inspections $562.50, Utah Puller Association – horse pulls $5,000.00, Wyoming Waste – trash service $291.98, WAM – membership dues $2,719.31, Ferguson Enterprises – supplies $1,159.20, Well Fargo Remittance Center – credit card charges $66.66, Wyoming.com – domain hosting $20.00, One-Call Wyoming – tickets for June $63.00, Mark & McKenzie Carey – water credit reimbursement $57.00, Chelsea Starner – water deposit refund $36.00, Power Engineering – monthly charges $125.00, United Fire Group – insurance $721.00, Animal Control Training Service – training $550.00, second by Councilwoman Shelton, motion carried unanimously.  

 Councilman Sill made a motion to adjourn, second by Councilman Spray, motion carried unanimously.

Lisa Bradshaw, Clerk                               

Bronson Berg, Mayor 

PUBLISH: August 9, 2019        19139          

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids for the exterior remodel of the 1440 sq. ft. office building of the Bridger Valley Water Conservancy District located at 325 West Street in Mountain View, WY will be received until 8:00 p.m. on August 12, 2019 and then publicly opened and read aloud at the District Office in Mountain View, WY.  Each bidder is required to attend a walk through meeting at the project office location prior to submitting bid.  Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the address noted below.

            Bridger Valley Water Conservancy District

            325 West Street

            P.O. Box 177

            Mountain View, WY  82939

            307-782-3210

Bridger Valley Water Conservancy District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part of any bid, to waive any formality in any bid, as its best interest may appear.

PUBLISH: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 2019       19130

INVITATION TO BID

Notice of Call for Bids is hereby given by Uinta County for a general contract to perform site operations and hauling at the Bridger Valley Transfer Station. The time period for this contract is October 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023. All work shall be in conformance with the permits issued to Uinta County by the State of Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste Division (DEQ/SHWD) file #50.820 and file #10.650.

Sealed bids will be received until 10 am on the 11th day of September, 2019 at the Uinta County Clerk’s Office, 225 9th Street, Evanston, Wyoming, 82930. 

A certified check or bid bond in the sum of ten percent (10%) of annual bid must be filed with said bid, to be forfeited to Uinta County as liquidated damages, if the bidder is awarded the contract and fails to enter into a contract with Uinta County.

The successful bidder must furnish a Payment Bond guaranteeing payment of labor and materials there under. Said bond is to be in the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and in substance, form, and execution as shall be approved by Uinta County Attorney.

Payments will be made by Uinta County to the Contractor on a monthly basis for the items completed in accordance with the unit prices bid on the Bid Proposal for all work completed at the end of each month.

QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS: Uinta County shall make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the qualifications and experience of the bidder relative to transfer station operations. The bidder shall complete and submit with the bid proposal all such prequalification information and data for this purpose as shown on the bid proposal form. If the bidder does not supply applicable information with the bid, Uinta County may determine the bidder is unresponsive and may disqualify the bid.

 A MANDATORY Bidders meeting followed by a tour of the Project will be convened at 1:00 p.m. on August 22 at the Uinta County library located at 322 2nd Street, Mountain View, Wyoming.  A site visit will be offered following the meeting.  Construction is still underway, so be prepared to wear a hard hat and reflective safety vest at the site. The transfer station is located on 10 acres in the SE1/4 of Section 10, T16N, R115W, Uinta County, Wyoming. Notice is hereby given that attendance at the Bidders meeting is MANDATORY for all prospective general bidders. Subcontractors are invited to attend but need not be present if represented by a general bidder.  Uinta County will reject bids submitted from any bidder who failed to attend the Bidders meeting.

The purpose of the meeting and site visit is to familiarize all bidders with the various aspects of the Work and to allow prospective bidders to ask questions concerning the Work. The bidder meeting, however, does not relieve bidders from the responsibility of familiarizing and informing themselves of the extent and character of the Work as required by the Contract Documents. Questions may be directed to the Facilities Manager outside the bid tour; however, they must be in writing. The Facilities Manager shall respond in writing, sharing the request and response with all plan holders of record. No questions received after September 5, 2019 shall be answered.

 All bids shall be opened and the total of each bid read on the 11th day of September, 2019 at approximately 10:05 a.m. in the Uinta County Complex Commissioners Meeting Room, 225 9th Street, Evanston, Wyoming. The contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the bidder who, in the opinion of Uinta County Commission, is the most responsive low bidder.

Uinta County shall have the power to reject any and all bids or waive any informality in same.  Nothing in this document guarantees award of a contract once the bids are opened.  No bidder will be allowed to withdraw his/her bid for a period of forty-five (45) days or until the successful bidder has entered into a contract with Uinta County, whichever occurs first. Opened bids shall be available for public review after the contract has been finalized.

Uinta County further notifies all prospective bidders or proposers that this bid is being let in accordance with: Wyoming Statutes § 16-6-101 through 16-6-103, 16-6-111, and 16-6-201 through 16-6-206 which provides for preferences for resident Contractors and laborers; and Wyoming Statutes § 35-11-1209 which provides that Uinta County shall not issue a contract unless the bidder meets certain eligibility requirements.

Plans, specifications and the bid form may be obtained from:

Information Desk

225 9th Street

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 783-0301

Plans and the current DEQ permit are also available for public review at the Public Works  office:

Uinta County Public Works

225 9th Street

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 799-5511

PUBLISH: August 9, 16, 2019  19138

PRICING PROGRAM

PUBLIC RELEASE FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS

Uinta County School District #6 today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program, and School Breakfast Program).  Each school and the office of the Uinta County School District #6 have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility.  Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. 

FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART for School Year 2019-2020

SNAP & FDPIR Benefits and Foster Children

Students that are in these three categories can be directly certified for free lunch and breakfast without completing a meal benefit income application.  Contact the school to check on student’s direct certification status.

TANF/POWER (non custodial)

Students that are in this category can be certified for free lunch and breakfast, after a meal benefit income application is completed by the adult. The adult must include the adult household member’s signature and the appropriate case number.

Homeless, Migrant and Runaway

Students are determined to be homeless, migrant or runaway by the school homeless liaison will receive free lunch and breakfast.  Contact the school for more information.

Households determining eligibility by income

Students can be eligible for free or reduced lunches and breakfasts by completing a meal benefit income application.  It must include all members of the household and their income, the last four digits of the primary adult’s social security number and signature.  Forms can be obtained through the school. 

Information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials.  Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.

Under the provisions of the free and reduced price policy, Business Manager, Tony Gillies will review applications and determine eligibility.  Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis.  Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a request either orally or in writing to Damien Smith P.O. Box 1090 Lyman, WY  82937 (307) 786-4100 for a hearing on the decision.

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school.  The household may now be eligible for benefits if the household’s income is at or below the levels shown.

The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining eligibility and verifying data unless specific written consent is given.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:  http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.