Clearmont Town Council

The Clearmont Town Council met on Monday, January 19, with a light agenda. Mayor Chris Schock reported on the town waterline project that is planned for this coming year. The town has been waiting for a permit from Burlington Northern Railroad to allow them to run the lines under the railroad tracks which splits the town.

He added that they still have some things that the WYODOT and the SLIB (State Loan and Investment Board) people have to work out, but its still moving forward.

He also talked about the direct distribution bill,

Schock gave an update on the Wyoming Business Council and the people from the Harvard Business incubator, talking about what might be done with the convenience store, which is now for sale, to help bring a business into the town. Councilman Greg Rohrer had a question about who was interested in the venture.

Councilman Kaelan Haring reported that Clearmont’s Fire Department is hiring.

Haring, who is also on the Clear Creek Recreation District board, added that the board wanted to thank Stephanie Buhr for her 20 years of being on the board. Kaalen is now chairman of the Rec District board.

In community news, Shock talked about the upcoming FFA Alumni Dance to Feb. 14, and the coffee hour with Marilyn Connolly on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. There were also flyers about the property tax exemption for Wyoming homeowners available for anyone wanting to see if they qualify.

Kris Malli approached the board for a special use permit for the FFA Dance and Dinner, the council approved the request. Well #3 was discussed, and the council voted to stay with the original change order #11, instead of changing it. Schock also read a resolution about the 2% lodging tax to endorse the ballot initiative on the 2026 general election. The council approved to continue the lodging tax.

Ruby Rogers, Sheridan County Travel and Tourism Board, was at the meeting and Brad Koehter was a visitor.

Next meeting will be February 16 at 6 p.m.