The Sheridan City Council held a study session on July 28, 2025, focusing on several key agenda items, including financial matters and committee updates.

The meeting began with a discussion led by a council member regarding the status of the Nooga initiative. It was reported that the majority of participating entities, including Gillette and Buffalo, expressed a desire to dissolve the program and reclaim their funds. The only remaining entity, Johnson County First, indicated that they would also prefer to withdraw. The council member noted that the funds, approximately $128,000, would be distributed back to the respective municipalities, pending a budget revision.

Next, the council addressed the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the city and School District 2, which had ended on June 30. The agreement, which governs the recreation district, has been updated every five years. The council plans to bring a proposal for a new five-year contract to the next study session in August, as there have been no significant issues with the current agreement.

The discussion then shifted to the audit committee, which has not convened since its establishment. The council member proposed rescinding the committee, citing that its creation was based on a recommendation that the auditors later deemed unnecessary. Instead, it was suggested that any potential issues could be addressed through an ad hoc committee formed by the mayor if needed.

The meeting concluded with the introduction of guests Stephen and Terry Olsen from Loveland, Colorado. Stephen, a city council member in Loveland, is planning to relocate to Sheridan after his term ends in November.

Overall, the session highlighted the council's efforts to streamline operations and address financial matters, with plans for further discussions and actions in upcoming meetings.