ORDINANCE 2023-1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON THE SALE OF LODGING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT HEREOF BY AMENDMENT TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS, NOTIFYING THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF ADMINISTRATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND EXCLUDING ANY EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON LODGING SERVICES BY THE STATE OF WYOMING.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 39 of the Wyoming Statutes, the Town submitted a ballot proposition to voters voting in the 2022 General Election conducted on November 8, 2022, regarding imposition of a excise tax on lodging services sold in the Town; and
WHEREAS the proposition for the imposition of a lodging tax was approved by the majority of those voting within the corporate limits of the Town of Mountain View at the General Election; and
WHEREAS, the town of Mountain View is required by law to enact an ordinance relating to imposition of the excise tax so approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING THAT:
Section 1: There is hereby imposed an excise tax on every sale of lodging services within the Town at the rate two (2%) percent. The term lodging services and lodging tax shall have those definitions incorporated in Title 39, Chapter 15, Article 1 of the Wyoming Statutes as are now in effect or may hereinafter be enacted.
Section 2: The administration of said tax shall be in conformance with the following.
A. The administration of this tax is vested in the Town of Mountain View, Uinta County, Wyoming.
B. The County may provide for issuance of a stamped, tokens or other devices to more efficiently secure payment, collection and accounting for the tax imposed under this ordinance an additional license to engage in business shall not be required if the vendor has been issued a license pursuant to law.
C. Notices required to be mailed under this ordinance are considered mailed to the address shown on the records any notice mailed to the address shall be sufficient for purposes of this Ordinance.
D. No employee or any other person by virtue of his employment who has knowledge of the business affairs of any person filing or required to file any tax returns under this Ordinance shall make known their contents in any manner or permit any person to have access to any returns or information contained therein except as provided by law. The following may be allowed:
i. The delivery to the taxpayer or his legal representatives upon written request of a copy of a return or a report in connection with his tax;
ii. The publication of statistics so classified to prevent the identification of particular returns or reports;
iii. The inspection by the attorney of the report or return of any person who brings an action against the Town or whom an action is contemplated or has been instituted;
iv. The introduction of any report or return or information therefrom in any administrative or court proceeding to which the person making the report or return is a party;
v. The furnishing of any information to the United States Government and its territories, the District of Columbia, the State of Wyoming or any state allowing similar privileges to the State, or any multi-state tax commission for relay to tax officials of cooperating states and provided however such information shall be only for tax purposes;
vi. The inspection of tax returns and records by the State of Wyoming Department of Audit;
vii. The sharing of information with local governmental entities and other agencies, provided a written requests is made to the governmental entity or agency that demonstrates a sufficient reason to obtain the information for official business purposes.
E. No person shall fail or refuse to make any return or payment required by this Ordinance or shall make any false return or statement or shall evade the payment of any tax due. No person shall aide or abet another in any attempt to evade the payment of the tax due. No person shall knowingly attest by signature to a false or fraudulent return. The District Court in Uinta County, Wyoming in which violations of this ordinance occur shall have jurisdiction over such matters.
Section 3: Any amendments made to Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 39 of the Wyoming Statutes or Chapter 16 of Title 39 of the Wyoming Statutes not in conflict with Article 1, Chapter 15 of Title 39 or to Chapter 16 of Title 39 shall automatically become part of this ordinance.
Section 4: The Town shall contract with the Wyoming Department of Revenue prior to the effective date of this ordinance taking effect that the Department shall perform all functions incident to the administration of this Ordinance.
Section 5: The amount of tax imposed by this ordinance should not include any sales tax imposed by the State of Wyoming.
Section 6: No person is liable for payment of any tax imposed by this ordinance for sale of lodging services made more than one (1) year prior to the date he is notified by the Department of Revenue of his liability for the tax.
This ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2023.
FIRST READING: January 17, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING: February 7, 2022
SECOND READING: February 7, 2022
THIRD AND FINAL READING: February 21, 2022
Bryan Ayres, Mayor
Attest: Penny Robbins, Town Clerk
PUBLISHED: March 24, 2023 23038
NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Notice is hereby given that Uinta County Commissioners will be awarding a $500.00 per Semester Scholarship to 3 candidates on May 16, 2023. Applications are due May 11, 2023. The Commissioners will also award a renewal scholarship to one candidate for $500.00 per semester on June 20, 2023. Renewal Applications are due on June 15, 2023. Applications for both the new and renewal scholarships, requirements, and further details are available on the Uinta County Website at http://www.uintacounty.com/349/Commissioners-Scholarship-Application. Please contact Amanda Hutchinson, Uinta County Clerk, with any questions at 307-783-0305 or amhutchinson@uintacounty.com.
PUBLISHED: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023 23032
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicants whose names are set forth below have filed applications for renewal of their Retail Liquor Licenses or Restaurant Liquor License in the Office of the Town Clerk of Mountain View, Uinta County, Wyoming. The names of said applicants and the description of the place or premise which the applicant desires to use as the place of sale are set forth as follows:
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES RENEWALS
COWBOY BAR HOME OF THE TRIPP IN FALL OUT LOUNGE, L.L.C.
148 NORTH BIRCH, MOUNTAIN VIEW, WY 82939
Dispensing room is a 30’ X 50’ room on south side of building
dba COWBOY BAR
F & M BRIDGER CORPORATION
410 HIGHWAY 414, MOUNTAIN VIEW, WY 82939
Dispensing room is a 1,200 sq. ft. room in center of building
dba F & M LIQUOR
BADLANDS SALOON LIQUOR AND LANES, L.L.C
651 HIGHWAY 414, MOUNTAIN VIEW, WY 82939
Dispensing room is a 43’ X 62’ room located in SW corner of Bowling Center
dba BADLANDS SALOON LIQUOR AND LANES
FIESTA GUADALAJARA, L.L.C
971 NORTH HIGHWAY 414, MOUNTAIN VIEW, WY 82939
Dispensing room is a 72”X 72” room located in the center of the west wall
dba FIESTA GUADALAJARA
Protests if any against the issuance of any of these licenses will be heard at a public hearing to be held April 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers, 405 Highway 414, Mountain View, Wyoming.
Penny Robbins, Town Clerk
PUBLISHED: March 17, 24, 2023 23035
MINUTES
TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
February 7, 2023 7:00 P.M.
The February 7, 2023 Mountain View Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Mayor, Bryan Ayres. Those present were, council members, Jenny Harvey, Tori Carter, Jamy Ferrin and Kelly Bonner, Clerk Treasurer, Penny Robbins and Deputy Clerk, Tammy Murray and Amanda Fraughton, Attorney Mark Harris, Jake Porter with Public Works and Chief of Police, Allister Bunch.
Motion by Jenny Harvey, second by Tori Carter to approve the agenda; motion carried.
Motion by Jamy Ferrin, second by Tori Carter to approve the January 17, 2023 meeting minutes; motion carried.
Motion by Jamy Ferrin, second by Jenny Harvey to recess into public hearing at 7:03 pm to hear public comment on ORDINANCE 2023-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON THE SALE OF LODGING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT HEREOF BY AMENDMENT TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS, NOTIFYING THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF ADMINISTRATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND EXCLUDING ANY EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON LODGING SERVICES BY THE STATE OF WYOMING; motion carried.
No public comments.
Motion by Jamy Ferrin, second by Jenny Harvey to reconvene regular meeting at 7:04 pm, motion carried.
Motion by Jamy Ferrin, second by Jenny Harvey to approve to approve ORDINANCE 2023-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON THE SALE OF LODGING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT HEREOF BY AMENDMENT TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS, NOTIFYING THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF ADMINISTRATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND EXCLUDING ANY EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON LODGING SERVICES BY THE STATE OF WYOMING, ON SECOND READING; motion carried.
Mayor Bryan Ayres Proclaimed February 2023 as Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
SVFV Director Jesse Barnes and advocates Adriana Stocks and Jade Zuehlsdorff presented information pertaining teen violence and was presented the proclamation.
Bridger Valley Little League agreements were tabled until the next meeting.
Motion by Jamy Ferrin, second by Jenny Harvey to pay the following bills; Ace Recycling, Trash Service, $477.05, Benedict Trading Co, Supplies, $30.04, Benedict Ace, PD and Maintenance Supplies, $824.83, Brenntag Pacific Inc, Chemicals, $2491.23, BV Electric Asso, Electric Service, $5573.63, BV Pioneer, Publications and Advertisements, $895.16, BV Joint Powers Board, Water Bill, $21828.87, Bridgerland Carquest, Vehicle Maintenance, $116.09, Chemtech-Ford, Water and Sewer Analysis, $797.00, Covolo Auto, Vehicle Maintenance, $39.22, Dominion energy, Gas Service, $1430.72, Ellingford Brothers, Supplies, $160.00, Forsgren Associates Inc, Grant Commercial Dr Extension, $2465.00, Interwest Supply Co, Vehicle Maintenance, $1536.00, John Deere Financial, Supplies, $624.98, Tom Fryer, Utility Overpayment, $15.79, Quadient Inc, Mail Machine Rental, $89.85. Rees Auto Service, Vehicle Maintenance, $4513.55, Ricoh, Copier Lease, $184.66, Rogue Services, Sewer Repair, $1527.00, The O.P. Dealer, Supplies, $295.47, Town of Mountain View, Utilities, $253.41, Union Telephone Co, Phone Service, $1204.53, Alexis Stoddard, Water Deposit Refund, $113.19, WEX Bank, Fuel, $1537.25; motion carried.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 pm.
Bryan Ayres, Mayor
ATTEST:
Penny Robbins, Town Clerk
PUBLISHED: March 24, 2023 23039
MINUTES
TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
February 21, 2023 7:00 P.M.
The February 21, 2023 Mountain View Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Council President Jamy Ferrin. Those present were, council members, Jenny Harvey, Tori Carter, and Kelly Bonner, Clerk Treasurer, Penny Robbins and Deputy Clerk, Tammy Murray and Amanda Fraughton, Jake Porter with Public Works and Chief of Police, Allister Bunch.
Motion by Tori Carter, second by Jenny Harvey to approve the agenda; motion carried.
Motion by Kelly Bonner, second by Jenny Harvey to approve the February 7, 2023 meeting minutes; motion carried.
Motion by Tori Carter, second by Jenny Harvey to approve to approve ORDINANCE 2023-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX ON THE SALE OF LODGING SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT HEREOF BY AMENDMENT TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS, NOTIFYING THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF ADMINISTRATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND EXCLUDING ANY EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON LODGING SERVICES BY THE STATE OF WYOMING, ON THIRD AND FINAL READING; motion carried.
Motion by Jenny Harvey, second by Tori Carter to approve RESOLUTION 2023-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING APPROVING AND ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWN CLERK TO IMPLEMENT THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN: motion carried.
Motion by Tori Carter, second by Jenny Harvey to approve the park use and concessions agreement with Bridger Valley Little League, motion carried
Motion by Tori Carter, second by Jenny Harvey to pay the following bills; Bennett Paint and Glass, Capital Outlay Project, $20405.20, Dominion Energy, Gas Service, $1129.08, Ferguson Waterworks, Water Supplies, $10095.27, First Bankcard Travel/Education, $4053.59, Jamy Ferrin, Travel/Mileage, $446.05, Kelly Bonner, Travel/Mileage, $446.05, Morcon Industrial Specialty, Supplies, $51.59, USA Bluebook, Safety Supplies, $1066.27; motion carried.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm.
Bryan Ayres, Mayor
ATTEST:
Penny Robbins, Town Clerk
PUBLISHED: March 24, 2023 23040
TOWN OF LYMAN WYOMING
Minutes of the Business Meeting held March 2, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooton, present was Councilmember’s Gregg Moretti, Jimmy Bramlett and Bronson Berg. Eric Quinney was present via Zoom
Police Chief Kathy Adams
Clerk Lisa Bradshaw
Public Works Director Jared Crane
Councilman Bramlett made a motion to approve the agenda, second by Councilman Moretti, motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Berg made a motion to approve the February 16, 2023 business meeting and work session minutes, second by Councilman Bramlett, motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Moretti made a motion to approve the Beverage Catering Permit for Kenneth Johnson at the Heritage Barn, July 28-30, second by Councilman Quinney, motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Quinney made a motion to approve the following bills: Brenntag – chemicals $2,017.18, Bridger Valley Motors – work on PD vehicle $44.25, Business Solution Group – utility bills $421.83, Chemtech-Ford – samples $215.00, Empower Trust Company – 457 retirement $2,100.00, Wyoming Workers Compensation – worker’s comp. $892.51, Harris Law Office – judge contract $1,200.00, The Hartford – insurance $277.75, Ricoh – copier lease $309.38, Otis Elevator – contract $709.71, Peterson Legal Services – attorney contract $3,000.00, Dominion Energy – utilities $5,327.92, Tamera Lopez – contract labor $200.00, Wells Fargo Financial – copier lease $139.00, Wyoming Retirement – retirement $9,316.78, Power Engineering – service contract $125.00, BREA – utilities $9,997.33, Cook Brothers – advertising $186.00, Reladyne West – gas & diesel $7,094.44, Postmaster – water bills $309.81, The Printed Word – office supplies $186.48, second by Councilman Bramlett, motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Moretti made a motion to adjourn into an Executive Session for personnel, second by Councilman Berg, motion carried unanimously.
Lisa Bradshaw, Clerk
Shane Hooton, Mayor
PUBLISHED: March 24, 2023 23044
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Reladyne Real Estate West LLC and Stephen Grotewold have applied for a Subdivision Permit to subdivide Lots 15, 16, and 17 of the Airport Business and Industrial Center North Subdivision into a new 2 Lot Industrial Subdivision entitled the Sagebrush Subdivision.
A public hearing on this application will be held before the Board of Uinta County Commissioners at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in the Commission Chambers of the Uinta County Complex, Evanston, Wyoming.
PUBLISHED: March 24, 31, 2023 23042
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Paul and Joan Barnard have applied for a Subdivision Permit to subdivide Lot 1 Block 1 of the Dykema Subdivision in Section 3, T12N, R117W of the 6th P.M., Uinta County, Wyoming into a new 5 lot subdivision entitled the P&J Barnard Subdivision.
A public hearing on this application will be held before the Board of Uinta County Commissioners at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in the Commission Chambers of the Uinta County Complex, Evanston, Wyoming.
PULBISHED: March 24, 31, 2023 23041
