Platte County Commissioners

Platte County Boards & Members

The Platte County Commissioners appoint all members of the following boards. When a board position is open, all interested applicants may fill out the Platte County Board Position Application and submit it to the Platte County Commissioners for approval.

Fair Board Members

Amy Johnston-Miller - President
Term: 1/1/2005 - 1/1/2010

Will de Ryk - Vice President
Term: 1/1/2008 - 1/1/2013

George Faris - Secretary
Term: 1/1/2004 - 1/1/2009

Brady Irvine - Treasurer
Term: 1/1/2007 - 1/1/2012

Dean Finnerty - Public Relations
Term: 1/1/2006 - 1/1/2011

The Fair Board meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the fair office in the Platte County Fairgrounds. The meetings start at 6:00 pm. Contact Jeff Billing at 307-322-9504 to get on the Fair Board's agenda.

Hospital Foundation Board Members

Lori Modesitt
7/1/2008 - 7/1/2013

Helen Rutz - Vice President
Term: 7/1/2004 - 7/1/2009

Kathy Jones - Secretary/Treasurer
Term: 7/1/2006 - 7/1/2011

Virginia Howshar - Member at Large
Term: 11/1/2007 - 11/1/2012

Keith Geis - Member at Large
Term: 7/1/2005 - 7/1/2010

The Hospital Board usually meets on the 2nd Monday of every month. There is not currently a set location for the meetings, but to get on the agenda or to inquire about the next meeting, call Sue Sluss at 307-322-6400.

Library Board Members

Dan Brecht - President
Term: 7/1/2006 - 7/1/2009

Jan Kahler - Secretary
Term: 7/1/2007 - 7/1/2010

David J Halsey - Treasurer
Term: 7/1/2005 - 7/1/2008

The Library Board usually meets on the 1st Wednesday after the 10th of every month at 4:30 pm at the Wheatland Public Library. Call Julie Henion at 307-322-2689 to get on the Library Board agenda or to inquire about the time and location of the next meeting.

Housing Board Members

Jim Bohl - President
Term: 12/1/2005 - 12/1/2010

Nancy Lubeck - Vice President
Term: 11/1/2007 - 11/1/2012

Darlene Sorge - Treasurer
Term: 11/1/2004 - 11/1/2009

Marc Hanneman - Member at Large
Term: 11/6/2003 - 11/1/2008

Lucien Trouchon - Member at Large
Term: 11/1/2006 - 11/1/2011

The Housing Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Housing Authority Office at 1:15 pm. The Housing Authority Office is located at 1605 16th St, Unit 4E. To get on the Housing Board agenda, please call Deanna Brandt at 307-322-2373.

Planning & Zoning Commission Board Members

Marty Shepard - President
Term: 7/1/2006 - 7/1/2009

Bob Brockman
Term: 7/1/2007 - 7/1/2011

Bill Klein
Term: 12/1/2005 - 12/1/2008

Aaron Madsen
Term: 12/1/2005 - 12/1/2008

Sherry Maston
Term: 7/1/2006 - 7/1/2009

The Planning & Zoning Commission Board meets on the Wednesday before the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The meetings are held in the Commissioner Room in the basement of the courthouse. To get on the P & Z agenda, call the County Planner, Marlin Johnson at 307-322-1341.

Weed & Pest District Board Members

Area Key:
Area 1 - Glendo
Area 2 - Dwyer
Area 3 - N Wheatland
Area 4 - S Wheatland
Area 5 - Slater
Area 6 - Chugwater
Area 7 - Town of Wheatland

Lloyd Sommers - Area 1
Term: 1/1/2005 - 1/1/2009

John Watson - Area 2
Term: 1/1/2007 - 1/1/2011

Jason Querry - Area 3
Term: 1/1/2007 - 1/1/2011

Don Grenemyer - Area 4
Term: 1/1/2005 - 1/1/2009

Erik West - Area 5
Term: 1/1/2005 - 1/1/2009

D Dean Vaughn - Area 6
Term: 1/1/2007 - 1/1/2011

Wade Mitchell - Area 7
Term: 1/1/2007 - 1/1/2011

The Weed and Pest District Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Weed & Pest at 6:30 pm. To get on the agenda for the Weed and Pest District Board, please call Bob Shoemaker at 307-322-3210