January 20, 2026
Town of Guernsey
Regular Meeting
PRESENT: Mayor Delgado, CM Harris, CW Wells, CM Fields, CM Michaels
STAFF: H. Dawson, J. Burfeind, M. Fronapfel
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Delgado called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm. The assembly joined the Pledge of Allegiance and was welcomed to the meeting.
REGISTERED GUESTS: Eric Bettis, Mark Flohr, Scott Smith.
AGENDA: CM Michaels moved to approve the agenda. CW Wells seconded. The motion carried.
Mayor Delgado would entertain a motion to move the executive session to February 3, 2026 council meeting when an attorney can be present. CM Michaels motioned to move the executive session to February 3, 2026. No Second, motion dies.
MINUTES: CW Wells moved to approve January 6, 2026 minutes as presented. CM Harris seconded. The motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: Mayor Delgado presented the vouchers for approval. CM Michaels moved to approve the Considerations of Claims in the amount of $146,672.03 seconded by CM Fields. The motion carried. Vouchers follow in their entirety. Bluffs, $110.93; Bob Ruwart Motors, $1,769.67; Border States Industries Inc. $660.00; Capital Business Systems, Inc. $316.62; Charlie’s Repair, $2,126.24; Caselle, Inc. $772.00, CenturyLink, $796.85, Charlie’s Repair, $1,576.48; Energy Laboratories, Inc. $190.00; Harrison, Jay, $16.96; Howshar Hardware, $1,569.55; Jerry’s Electric, $3,000.00; Mobius, $360.00; Nebraska Printworks, $1,095.86; One Stop Safety, $130.00; Petty Cash, $95.69; Quill LLC, $25.26; Reserve Account, $200.00; TDS Collection Services, $1,096.76; Verizon, $663.09; Wheatland REA, $63.06; WARWS, $450.00; WMPA, $96,633.36; Wyoming Public Health Labs, $128.00; WYRULEC, $356.79. TOTAL CLAIMS: $111,057.84.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Julie Warner and Kathy Orr spoke on the police department, specifically the response times and refusing to respond when they are dispatched. They stated it’s not acceptable and shouldn’t be able to refuse calls. CM Fields investigated the incidents and supported the police departments actions, except to say they should show up to calls they are dispatched to. Mayor Delgado noted he will speak to the Chief. Eric Bettis asked what the length of residency was to run for office in the state. He was directed to speak with Jeremy Haroldson or state legislature. M. Klipstine thanked the public works for handling the electric issues and fire department for getting the roads blocked off.
HUB CITY LEASE: CW Wells moved to approve the Hub City Lease for 2 years at the cost of $1.00 per year. CM Fields seconded. The motion carried. CM Harris abstained. There was a brief discussion about the town’s future plans for that property and the town paying property taxes on that land.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION REPORTS: None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS: J. Burfeind had 2 planning and zoning properties brought before council. He would like to see council put an ordinance in place to survey all homes upon purchase. Council was requested to contact TDSi for the benefit of the town’s library senior center project.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORT:CM Harris thanks the city workers and fire department. CW Wells thanked the PW crew and Fire Department. CW Wells wants more communication as she was uninformed townhall would be closed after seeing the notice on the post office. CM Fields said the closure/relocation to the bay area is posted on the towns Facebook page. CM Fields thanked public works and due to the lack of interest in the neighborhood watch program he encourages our community to get out and get to know your neighbors. Mayor Delgado thanked S. Reichert for her post on the Guernsey Watch supporting our public works dept.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Council Meeting 2/3/2026. Pet Clinic 2/7/2026 starting at 9:00 am. Town Hall closed 2/16/26 for President’s Day.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CW Wells motioned to go into executive session Seconded by CM Harris. The Council returned to regular session with no decisions made.
ADJOURNMENT: CW Wells moved to adjourn. Seconded by CM Harris. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 pm.
Public Notice No. 2145 published in the Guernsey Gazette on February 10, 2026.
