Rick Milonas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:27:48
- Avg per meeting
- 3:40
- Segments
- 1635
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Top issues during term (20)
Electric Bicycle and Scooter Regulations
Fines of up to $50 per violation; no other direct cost identified.
Proposed Civic Center closure
The closure is driven by deferred maintenance costs the city can't keep absorbing.
First Security Bank Building claim settled
Selling could eliminate an $8 million liability, but delaying may cost the city maintenance money on the decaying building.
Closure of Housing Assistance Waiting Lists
No direct cost to the city — this is policy housekeeping for federal housing assistance.
Killpecker Creek Detention Basin Drainage Easement
No cost to the city — the Sheesleys are dedicating the easement by deed.
Sewer inspection equipment replacement
A reported cost in the vicinity of half a million dollars for the replacement unit.
Historic Horse Racing Revenue and Permit Renewals
OTB revenues help subsidize Wyoming's live horse racing industry; no direct city cost cited.
Flock Surveillance Cameras
No direct cost or savings here—just confirmation the city isn’t paying for Flock cameras.
2026 Street Repair Programs
Not yet known — bids haven't been sought.
Bingham Resigning from Economic Development Coalition Board
Property Tax Relief for Long-Term Homeowners
Eligible long-term homeowners can cut their property tax bill by half.
Liquor Catering Permits for Pool Tournament
Rocky Mountain Power Rate Increase
Residential electric bills would rise 8.8% on top of earlier increases; ag rates up roughly 37%.
Juvenile Mischief and Property Crimes
Proposition 1 Property Tax Reduction
Could cut local property tax revenue roughly in half, hitting services and special districts like the fire district hard.
Golf Course Conditions
School District Private Road Near Stagecoach/Pilot Butte
Firefighter cancer screenings
$360 per participant from the fire department's physical examination budget.
Fee waiver for Gardens at White Mountain affordable housing
About $250,000 in foregone city fee revenue, part of a $2 million project funding gap.
Downtown event closures and business impact
Decisions during term (433)
Recorded while Milonas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (minutes, appointment, telecom board minutes, housing memo)
Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims for November 3, 2026
Bills and Claims for November 3, 2026
Salaries for October 22, 2026
Ponderosa Bar Liquor Catering Permits — Courtney Ellifritz Pool Tournament
Resolution 2026-141 — Sheesley Drainage Easement
Ordinance 2026-11 — E-Bikes and E-Scooters (3rd Reading)
Consent Agenda (minutes, appointments, staff reports, correspondence)
Appointment of Jordan Allen as City Attorney
Rock Springs Housing Authority Bills and Claims, October 20, 2026
Bills and Claims for October 20, 2026 ($966,360.78)
Salaries for October 7, 2026 ($827,033.77)
Health Insurance Committee recommendation for 2027 Plan Year
Western Whisk Cheesecake Co. road closure for Trunk or Treat
Resolution 2026-135 — WASCOP Alcohol, Tobacco, Kratom Inspection Contract ($33,000)
Resolution 2026-136 — United Diagnostic Services ultrasound cancer screening for firefighters
Resolution 2026-137 — Ten Point Sales & Marketing CCTV sewer inspection vehicle ($487,871)
Resolution 2026-138 — Revised Schedule of Fees (Special Malt Beverage Permit fee)
Resolution 2026-139 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming ASO Group Renewal
Resolution 2026-140 — $55,000 claim settlement with Gordon Crofts
Voting record (53)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance 2026-11 — E-Bikes and E-Scooters (3rd Reading)
approve Ordinance 2026-10
Ordinance 2026-10, third reading — Special Malt Beverage Permit
amend Ordinance 2026-11 to incorporate proposed amendments as sent to the governing body via email
Ordinance 2026-11, second reading — e-bike and e-scooter rules (amended)
Ordinance 2026-09, Third Reading — Personnel Policy Workers' Comp Amendments
Permission to bid replacement CCTV sewer inspection vehicle
Executive Session — Real Estate; Proceed as Directed
proceed as directed in Executive Session
Resolution 2026-96 — Hockey Association ice-time agreement (DENIED)
approve Resolution 2026-70
approve the request
approve Resolution 2026-69
approve Resolution 2026-72
approve Resolution 2026-82
Request to Fill Vacant City Attorney Position
Questioned the need for three attorneys on payroll.
Resolution 2026-69 — Establish Water Rates
Argues the city should cut costs rather than raise rates.
Resolution 2026-70 — Set Sewer Rate
Cited fixed-income impacts of roughly $142 per year in combined increases.
Resolution 2026-72 — Pay Plan and Insurance Benefits
Said rejecting the pay plan would save approximately $310,000.
Resolution 2026-81 — Public Transparency and Activity Reporting Policy
Questioned how a written report is more transparent than video.
Resolution 2026-82 — Revised Schedule of Fees
Ordinance 2026-07 — Rezone 3037 Yellowstone Road from I-2 to I-1 (3rd Reading)
Ordinance 2026-08 — Simulcasting and Pari-Mutuel Local Approval (3rd Reading)
accept the recommended amendments listed above that were provided by Mr. Beckwith, with the exception of Section 119.05(e), adjusting the amendment to allot the City Clerk 10 business days after an ap
Ordinance 2026-08 amendments — Simulcasting and Pari-Mutuel Local Approval (2nd reading)
Wyoming State Forestry Division Forest Health Grant application, $300,000
Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant application, $2,778,750
questioned prior grant funding and project costs
Governor's Infrastructure Matching Funds application, $926,250
Resolution 2026-57 — Brokerage Southwest listing of 502 South Main
believed the City should wait for a pending offer before hiring a realtor
Ordinance 2026-06 — Jury duty and legislative leave (3rd reading)
approve the request [to apply for the Wyoming State Forestry Division Forest Health Grant Program]
approve Resolution 2026-57
approve the request [to apply for the Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant]
approve the request [to apply for the Governor’s Infrastructure Matching Funds Program]
approve Resolution 2026-47
approve Ordinance 2026-05
remove Resolution 2026-32 from the table
Resolution 2026-32 — First Security Bank Building Sale
Resolution 2026-47 — Priority-Based Budget Policy
Questioned the $15,000 per year program cost
Ordinance 2026-05 — Ward Boundary Redistricting (3rd Reading)
Believed the Council was rushing without a workshop
Ordinance 2026-03 — Occupational tax amendments (3rd reading)
Ordinance 2026-04 — Peddlers and solicitors amendments (3rd reading)
approve Ordinance 2026-03
approve Ordinance 2026-04
approve Resolution 2026-21
North Front Street business owners' request on Main Street Market relocation
approve the request
Resolution 2026-21 — $92,000 LS5 Livestock grazing contract along Killpecker Creek
After walking the creek and taking before/after photos, he saw no visible improvement and questioned a long-term plan.