IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UINTA, STATE OF WYOMING

N THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF    )    Civil No.      ROBERT E. WILLIAMS, )2022-CV-322

  Deceased.      )

NOTICE OF PROBATE

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that on the 17th  day of October, 2022, Barbara Lynn Riddel and Michael Edward Williams were appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the above named estate by Order of the Court and that Letters of Administration were issued to said Barbara Lynn Riddel and Michael Edward Williams as Co-Personal Representatives by the Clerk of the Third Judicial District Court in and for Uinta County, Wyoming on the 17th day of October, 2022.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or to his estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned at the offices of Geoffrey J. Phillips, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 770, 822 Main Street, Evanston, Wyoming 82931. 

Creditors having claims against the decedent or his estate are required to file them in duplicate, with the necessary vouchers, in the office of the Clerk of said Court, on or before three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred.

Dated this 30th day of September, 2022.

/s/ BARBARA LYNN RIDDEL

/s/MICHAEL EDWARD WILLIAMS

GEOFFREY J. PHILLIPS, Bar No. 6-3528

PHILLIPS LAW, LLC

822 Main Street  P.O. Box 770

Evanston, Wyoming 82931-0770

(307) 789-9370

Attorney for the Estate of Robert E. Williams

PUBLISHED: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 2022            10286

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Rich County, Utah. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Nov. 24, 2022 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S)

21-1903 (A83565): S.F. Jensen Family Trust propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles S of BR Ranger Station) for DOMESTIC.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in Uinta Co. Herald Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 2022  10281

NOTICE OF HEARINGS

BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION

OF THE STATE OF WYOMING

The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, and WOGCC Examiners will meet beginning Monday, November 14, 2022, and subsequent days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to consider the following matters at the office of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, 2211 King Boulevard, Casper, Wyoming.

DOCKET NO.  /  APPLICANT  /  MATTER  /  S-T-R  /  FORMATION  /  COUNTY

1015-2022 / TOC Oil / 1280-Acre D&S Unit; Vacate, Amend or Modify Applicable Orders / 15.22-12-115 / Frontier / Uinta

1016-2022 / TOC Oil / 1280-Acre D&S Unit; Vacate, Amend or Modify Applicable Orders / 15.22-12-115 / Dakota / Uinta

Any interested party is entitled to appear and be heard by the Commission at the time and date listed above.  Protests to applications shall be in writing and filed with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor at least three (3) business days prior to the date of hearing pursuant to Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Rules & Regulations, Chapter 5, Section 11 and Chapter 5, Section 26.

Pursuant to Chapter 5, Section 12 of the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Rules & Regulations, the written protest must state the grounds of the protest and include information and evidence to demonstrate that: (a) the protestant is a party entitled to notice or relief under Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 30-5-101 through 30-5-410; (b) the protestant seeks a remedy that is within the jurisdiction and authority of the Commission. No action shall be taken on an objection or protest that is not timely filed.

DATED this 25th day of October 2022.

Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission

/s/ Tom Kropatsch, Oil & Gas Supervisor /

Commission Secretary

PUBLISHED: Oct. 28, 2022      10283

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL

Second Regular Meeting

October 18th, 2022

The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of October was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded and streamed live.

Council member Sellers led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Council member Perkes called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present.

Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were:  Council members Tim Lynch, Mike Sellers and Evan Perkes.  Tib Ottley, Dave Welling, Mikal Welling and Mayor Williams appeared by video.

Staff members present at the start of the meeting were:  Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; City Engineer, Dean Barker; Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Ehlers; Senior Planner, DuWayne Jacobsen; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson and City Attorney, Dennis Boal.

Approve Agenda

Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the agenda.  The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers,  M. Welling.

Approve Minutes

The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held October 4th, 2022, was approved as presented.

Bills

Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:

Oct 05, 2022 to Oct 18, 2022

VENDOR FOR  AMOUNT

AXA Equivest   Payroll 338.00

Beneficial Life Insurance         Payroll 293.34

Delta Dental    Payroll 7,643.80

Evanston Police Benevolent   Payroll 224.00

Flex Share       Payroll 359.90

Hartford          Payroll 248.10

IRS Tax Deposit           Payroll 51,427.28

NCPERS           Payroll 112.00

Orchard Trust Payroll 818.88

Parks & Recreation     Payroll 159.37

Vantage Point Payroll 99.44

WEBT  Payroll 168,940.77

Wyo. Dept of Workforce Serv.           Payroll 9,791.92

Wyoming Retirement Payroll 102,601.68

Payroll Payroll 150,567.82

Mosca Design Inc        Supplies          4,565.12

AT&T   Cell Phones/Equipment          16,613.05

All West          Phones/Internet          2,626.21

Ameritech Equipment Parts    6,590.02

Best Kind Embroidery Services           31.00

Dennis M. Boal           Services           2,650.50

Civic Plus         Contract          3,893.16

Caselle Support/Maintenance            2,028.00

Cazin’s Parts    1,884.36

City of Evanston          Utilities           14,798.20

CCI Network    Utilities           81.84

Chemtech-Ford Laboratories  Testing 3,185.00

Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy/Reimb.   189,255.22

Fastenal          Parts    589.06

Forsgren Associates    Contract          1,240.00

Frontier Psychological            Services           975.00

Geneva Rock   Supplies          5,256.82

Great Basin Turf Products       Supplies          14,040.00

Greiner Ford of Casper           Truck   40,653.00

Green Source LLC        Supplies          540.00

Reladyne         Fuel     7,278.72

Evanston Regional Hospital    Testing 155.44

Ferguson Waterworks Parts    284.46

KBRV-The Bear           Ads      803.00

Kallas Automotive       Parts    1,329.95

Amanda R. Kirby         Services           1,800.00

Joe’s Modern Cleaners           Laundry Services         555.10

Morcon Industrial       Parts    47.58

Mtn West Business Solutions Service Agreement     194.42

Novus Glass    Services           264.01

O’Reilly Auto Parts      Parts    68.08

Pine Top Engineering  Services           455.63

Pops Privy       Services           320.00

Real Kleen Janitorial   Supplies          2,321.10

Rocky Mountain Turf Parts    77.88

Shred-It USA   Services           237.06

SCI INC Supplies          4,196.00

Six States Distributors Parts    151.81

Skaggs Supplies          508.82

Standard Plumbing     Parts    11.68

Local Govmnt Liability Pool    Deductible       5,000.00

ALSCO Laundry Services         189.05

Thatcher Chemical      Supplies          7,114.36

Titleist Supplies          355.79

Turf Equipment & Irrigation   Parts    2,934.04

Uinta County   Jail Fees          24,734.79

Uinta County Fire Protection  Contract          84,563.50

Uinta County Herald   Public Notices/Ads     1,089.73

Uinta County Solid Waste      Landfill Fees    34,503.40

Union Wireless           Cell Phone       71.94

Century Link    Utilities           1,440.40

Rocky Mountain Power          Utilities           23,164.13

Wyoming Waste Systems      Dumpster Fees           140.17

Westar Printing           Supplies          140.00

Willow Creek Salt       Supplies          4,142.46

WaterTech      Parts    3,571.97

The Lumberyard          Parts    547.49

One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 95.25

Wyo. Department of Revenue            Sales/Use Tax 1,758.12

Nickerson        Services           91,850.00

Highland Golf  Parts    778.99

JC Golf Accessories     Supplies          497.49

Wyo. Department of Trans.    Contract          708.18

Water of Life   Services           8,034.00

Kelsey McBroon          Reimbursement          47.25

Bruce Rasmussen       Refund 175.00

Dwayne Lee    Reimbursement          500.00

120 Water       Dues    13,723.00

Bret Lynch       Refund 350.00

Joe Harris        Refund 550.00

Calvin Tatum   Refund 100.00

USPS   Postage           15,000.00

NAFTO Registration    350.00

Kickin Grass    Services           55.00

The Bugnappers          Services           1,473.00

David Steinbeck          Refund 1,100.00

Kathalyn McCormick   Refund 50.00

Gladiator Materials    Services           4,138.00

Trevor Hartzel Reimbursement          1,200.00

Wright Express            Fuel     1,353.46

The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

ATTEST: Council member Sellers commented that the weather will be changing soon, so slow down and be careful driving.

ORDINANCE 22-04

Council member Lynch moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to amend Ordinance 22-04 on third reading.

The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve Ordinance 22-04 on third reading.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AMENDING SECTION 24-105 OF CHAPTER 24, ZONING, OF THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW MORE THAN ONE KITCHEN IN A DWELLING UNIT.

WHEREAS, the definition of “Dwelling Unit” in Section 24-105 currently provides that there may be only one kitchen in a dwelling unit used for single family occupancy; and

WHEREAS, there has been a demonstrated need to amend the ordinance to allow more than one kitchen in a dwelling unit and at same time, not increase the density of residential neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 13, 2022, to receive comments, information and input from the public regarding the proposed amendments to the definitions of “Dwelling Unit” and “Kitchen” in Section 24-105 of the code which would allow for more than one kitchen in a dwelling unit, and yet, not increase the density of the neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published in a local newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen days in advance of the hearings; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the Governing Body of the City of Evanston to amend the definitions of “Dwelling Unit” and “Kitchen” as set forth below;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT:

Section 1: The Definitions of “Dwelling Unit” and “Kitchen” set forth in Section 24-105 of Chapter 24 of the Evanston City Code are hereby amended and re-enacted to provide as follows:

• 24-105. Definitions and standards enumerated.

DWELLING UNIT - One or more rooms in a dwelling or portion thereof, used and designed and intended to be used for occupancy by one family or a group living together as a single unit as described in Section 24-17 of the Evanston City Code, including permanent provisions for living, eating, sleeping and sanitation, containing one or more kitchens.

KITCHEN -That portion of a dwelling unit devoted to the cooking or preparation of food for the purpose of consumption by residents of the dwelling unit.  The presence within any food preparation area of a ventilation hood, gas stub, 220-volt electrical outlet or wiring, or any combination thereof together with a refrigerator and a sink, shall be considered a kitchen.  The term shall include a kitchenette, wet bar or similar area equipped with a means to cook or prepare food.

PASSED AND APPROVED on Third and Final Reading this 18th day of October 2022.

 Kent H. Williams, Mayor

ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk

The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

Resolution 22-77

Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 22-77.  Council member Lynch moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-77.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EUGENE F. PLATT AND DOREEN PLATT. 

The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers,  M. Welling.

Resolution 22-78

Council member Sellers introduced Resolution 22-78.  Council member Sellers moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to adopt Resolution 22-78.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE WYOMING OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO OBTAIN FUNDS WHICH ARE DESIGNATED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT.

The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Ottley, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, M. Welling.

Department Comments

Community Development Director Rocco O’Neill commented that it is great to see Council member Ottley.  He also reminded everyone that there are several fundraising activities going on for Kendell Cummings, the young man from Evanston who was critically injured from a grizzly bear attack. 

Adjournment 

With no further business to be conducted at this time Council member Perkes adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m.

Kent H. Williams, Mayor 

ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk

PUBLISHED: Oct. 28, 2022      10282

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN AND FOR UINTA COUNTY, WYOMING

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE       ) Civil Action Case

OF: Seth Parker Berg, Petitioner         )  No. 2022-CV-325

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022-CV-325 has been filed on behalf of Seth Parker Berg in the Wyoming District Court for the 3rd Judicial District, 225 9th Street, Evanston, WY 82930, the object and prayer of which is to change the name of the above-named person from Seth Parker Berg to Carina Nightingale Berg.

Any objection must be filed in the District Court within 30 days following the last date of publication of this notice or an Order Granting Name Change may be granted without further notice.

DATED Oct. 13, 2022. Clerk of Court, by Shanda Fife, Deputy

PUBLISHED: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 2022      10213

FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE

WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a promissory note (the “Note”) dated August 13, 2014, executed and delivered by Delbert E. Hansen and Susan Hansen to Uinta Bank, a state bank and a real estate mortgage (the “Mortgage”) of the same date securing the Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by Delbert E. Hansen and Susan Hansen husband and wife (the “Mortgagors”), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Uinta Bank, a state bank, and which Mortgage was recorded on August 15, 2014, as Instrument No. R167193, Book 1014, Page 13 in the records of the office of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Uinta County, State of Wyoming; and

WHEREAS, the mortgage was assigned for value as follows: 

Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, NA

Assignment dated: 02/15/2022

Assignment recorded: 02/15/2022

Assignment recording information: Instrument No. 1118983, Book 2034, Page 549

All in the records of the County clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Uinta County, Wyoming.

WHEREAS, the Mortgage contains a power of sale which by reason of said default, the Mortgagee declares to have become operative, and no suit or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part there-of, nor has any such suit or proceeding been instituted and the same discontinued; and

WHEREAS, written notice of intent to foreclose the Mortgage by advertisement and sale has been served upon the record owner and the party in possession of the mortgaged premises at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of this publication, and the amount due upon the Mortgage on the date of first publication of this notice of sale being the total sum of $164,273.99 which sum consists of the unpaid principal balance of $159,972.29 plus Interest accrued to the date of the first publication of this notice in the amount of $3,439.15, plus attorneys’ fees, costs expended, and accruing interest and late charges after the date of first publication of this notice of sale;

WHEREAS, the property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting a bid;

NOW, THEREFORE Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the Mortgagee, will have the Mortgage foreclosed as by law provided by causing the mortgaged property to be sold at public venue by the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff in and for Uinta County, Wyoming to the highest bidder for cash at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on November 30, 2022, at Uinta County Courthouse Information Desk, 225 9th Street, Evanston, WY 82930, for application on the above-described amounts secured by the Mortgage, said mortgaged property being described as follows, to-wit:

All of Lot 2 in Block 2 of the Brinton Subdivision, being located in Uinta County, Wyoming, according to the plat recorded October 29, 1975, as Instrument No. 287038, in the office of the Uinta County Clerk.

With an address of: 106 Brinton Rd , Lyman, WY 82937

Together with all improvements thereon situate and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto. 

Date:  10-12-22                       Brian G. Sayer

1. Morgan Lasley

Marcello G. Rojas

The Sayer Law Group, P.C.

925 E. 4th St.

Waterloo, Iowa 50703

319-234-2530

319-232-6341

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 12 day of October, 2022 by Brian G. Sayer as attorney of The Sayer Law Group, P.C.

Shannon Saul

Notary Public

PUBLISHED: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 2022      10214

Notice of Substantial Completion

Evanston High School Domestic Water Line Replacement

Notice is hereby given that the UINTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 has accepted as completed according to the plans, specifications, and rules governing the same work performed under that certain Contract between the School District No. 1 and Industrial Piping and Welding, 5282 South Commerce Drive #D272, Murray UT 84107, the Contractor on the UCSD1 Evanston HS Domestic Water Replacement. The Contractor is entitled to final settlement for work under this Contract and the School District will make final payment to the Contractor herein mentioned for the full amount due on the forty-first day after first publication of this notice, being first published on Friday, October 21, 2022, and final payment to be made on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Any claims should be submitted to the School District. Claims not filed with the School District, prior to the forty-first day after the first date of this publication, the same shall be waived.

PUBLISHED: Oct. 21, 28, 2021 10219

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Trent White, and Robert and Marilyn Charles have applied for a Land Use District Change (Zone Change) for a parcel of land in Section 29, T16N R114W with a physical address of 340 Cemetery Road, Lyman.  The application would allow a change from the Agricultural/ Resource/Development (ARD) Land Use District to the Commercial (C) Land Use District.

 A public hearing on this matter will be held before the Board of Uinta County Commissioners on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Uinta County Complex, Evanston, Wyoming.

PUBLISHED: Oct. 21, 28, 2022 10216

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Scott Hoggan has applied for a Subdivision Permit to subdivide Lot 2 Block 2 of the Black’s Fork River Estates Subdivision located in Section 35 T13N, R117W, 6th P.M. Uinta County, Wyoming, into a new 2 lot minor subdivision entitled the Hoggan Subdivision.

A public hearing on this application will be held before the Board of Uinta County Commissioners at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in the Commission Chambers of the Uinta County Complex, 225 9th. St. Evanston, Wyoming. 

PUBLISHED: Oct. 21, 28, 2022 10211