March 17, 2026
Town of Guernsey
Regular Meeting
PRESENT: Mayor Delgado, CM Harris, CW Wells, CM Fields, CM Michaels
STAFF: H. Dawson, J. Burfeind
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Delgado called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The assembly joined the Pledge of Allegiance and was welcomed to the meeting.
REGISTERED GUESTS: Joan Ibarra, Lori Ibarra, Tresha Cancino
AGENDA: CW Wells moved to approve the agenda. CM Harris seconded. The motion carried.
MINUTES: CM Fields moved to approve March 03, 2026 minutes as presented. CM Michaels seconded. The motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: Mayor Delgado presented the vouchers for approval. CW Wells moved to approve the Considerations of Claims in the amount of $68,809.39, seconded by CM Harris. The motion carried. Vouchers follow in their entirety. Aim High Equip. Rentals, $126.57; Arizona Machinery, $777.14; Bam Document Destruction, $163.90; Bob Ruwart Motors, $711.90; Border States, $2,015.96; Capital Business Systems, $196.38; Charlie’s Repair, $128.00; Church of our savior, $120.00; Dawson, Hillary, $94.30; Guernsey Gazette, $1,835.01; GVFD, $2,785.30; Harrison Jay, $73.90; Howshar Hardware, $811.55; Knife River, $196.65; Law Enforcement, $129.00; Mobius, $470.00; Mosley, Sarah, $200.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, $1732.11, TDS, $17,787.36; TDSi, $3,564.49; Wheatland REA, $63.04; WYDOT, $15.00; WYRULEC, $398.86. Total Invoices, $34,667.56; Payroll, $24,499.02; Taxes/Benefits, $9,642.81.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
USA 250th: Tresha Cancino, Platte County Chamber of Commerce Director updated the community on the tour de Platte bicycle race to celebrate America’s 250th. Joan Ibarra and Lori Ibarra spoke on behalf of Guernsey Economic development for upcoming plans for the town during the fourth of July celebration. Lori Ibarra gave future plans for Tri-City parks and rec regarding future movies and a concert series.
RESOLUTION 2026-007: CW Wells moved to approve resolution 2026-007 stating the town would not post minutes in the Guernsey Gazette, the motion was rescinded. CM Michaels seconded the original motion, which he then rescinded. Attorney Jones spoke on the Town creating a resolution to remove the Guernsey Gazette as the town’s official newspaper allowing the town to follow state statute and also choose what they will publish in the Guernsey Gazette. July 1st 2026 this will be added back to the agenda for consideration.
GOLF CART PURCHASE: Discussion regarding the purchase of golf carts and the pro shop.
CAMPING: CW Wells moved to approve a 28 day limit on all camping. CM Harris seconded. The motion carried. Trail fees will be separate from membership fees and there will be no discount on punch passes.
RESOLUTION 2026-008 SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLAN: CM Michaels moved to approve. CM Fields seconded. The motion carried.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION REPORTS: Joan Ibarra with the lodging tax board gave an update along with mentioning that Diane Griffith is working on this year’s grant for the Visitor Center.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS: J. Burfeind answered questions and gave a report on the golf course advisory board. Sinclair and other properties in town are working on cleaning up their properties. Library senior center remodel is still underway. CM Michaels acknowledged that J. Burfeind is doing an outstanding job.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORT: CM Harris asked if we sell bulk water and requested Lester Ballard come to the council meetings once a month. CM Harris questioned giving out pool passes or golf passes to charity or fundraising events. CM Michaels explained they are not monetary donations. CM Harris asked who is managing the golf course? Mayor said we are taking applications. CW Wells requested a workshop on golf course, scheduled for 10am March 25th. CW Wells wants the pool RFP completed by February in 2027. CM Michaels gives accolades to the previous administration for keeping our infrastructure from deteriorating. CM Michaels wants elected officials to meet with the community and listen to their concerns; it gives them the opportunity to be heard without being recorded. Mayor thanked the town employees and said we are committed to maintaining our infrastructure.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Saturday March 21 @ 6pm Fireman’s Ball, RFP pool closes March 27, 2026. Saturday, April 4, 2026, Easter Egg hunt at Gordon Davis park. April 07, 2026 Next Council Meeting. Budget Workshops are Scheduled. Applications being accepted for Summer Help.
ADJOURNMENT: CM Michaels moved to adjourn. Seconded by CM Wells. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm.
Eddie Delgado, Mayor
Hillary Dawson, Clerk/Treasurer
Public Notice No. 2151 published in the Guernsey Gazette on April 28, 2026.
