Charlotte Frei

The Board of County Commissioners meeting included the adoption of the agenda as amended, with the removal of the item regarding a New Liquor License for the JH Airport Board. Key actions involved approving the county voucher run for $2,846,357.95 and approving multiple items under the Consent Agenda, covering contracts, tax cancellations, grant agreements, equipment purchases, and various license transfers. Significant discussions and approvals included funding for an Energy Analysis and Report at the Recycling Center, a contract for a photovoltaic solar array at the Recreation Center, the approval of the 2025 Annual Report for the Historic Preservation Board, approval of a Notice of Award for Teton Pass Trail construction management services, and approval of amendments to the Justice Center contract for a revised traffic study and acceptance of the Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment. The Board also approved a Right-of-Way Easement Agreement for the Northern South Park East-West Connector Road. Planning and Development matters included approving findings for MSC2025-0032 and granting a development permit (DEV2025-0004) for additions to condominium units, subject to an affordable housing fee-in-lieu. The annual monitoring report for the Giltner Outdoor Event Site was approved with specific conditions regarding the number and type of events allowed. A workshop was held concerning a potential partnership with Teton Science Schools for a vehicle underpass and pathway project, where staff was directed to move forward with Option B.

The Board of County Commissioners met for a voucher meeting. The agenda for the voucher meeting was adopted. The board approved the payment of county vouchers totaling $1,926,855.43 and an interfund transfer of $1,574,567.79. Discussion items included beginning budget discussions for Fiscal Year 2027, receiving notification regarding potential partnerships with prefectures in Japan from the WCCA, and discussions concerning the National Elk Refuge, which resulted in a directive to staff to draft a letter addressing concerns. During a workshop, the Board discussed the Strategic Initiative focused on 'Conservation' Policy and Organizational Structure, providing direction to staff. They also discussed design scope changes for Spring Gulch Road to potentially include a non-motorized pathway corridor and reviewed availability for a Shared Services Meeting.

The Teton County Board of Commissioners addressed several agenda items, including the adoption of the agenda, which noted an expected Executive Session for personnel matters. The Board approved the County Voucher Run for January 20, 2026, totaling $2,874,997.27, and an interfund transfer of $1,603,870.10. Consent agenda items approved included changes to the Teton County Org Chart for the Director of General Services, a grant contract with the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole for behavioral health programming, renewal of the CredibleMind license agreement, approval for BearSaver trash can purchases, expenditure of Energy Mitigation Funds for insulation upgrades at the Huff Memorial Library, and the purchase of furniture for the Temporary District Courtroom. Specific discussions covered approving a letter of support for the National Elk Refuge, continuing the discussion on a draft joint letter to WYDOT regarding safety concerns, approving a construction contract for the Old Library roof and structural upgrades, and approving an agreement with the University of Wyoming for ecosystem health indicators. The Board also approved Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order for Development Plan DEV2025-0003, and postponed several other permit requests. Two separate executive sessions were held regarding personnel matters and volunteer board appointments, resulting in the appointment of Sarah Koznek to the Regional Housing Authority Board.

The joint meeting agenda included public comment and the approval of the consent calendar, which covered minutes from previous meetings held on December 1, 2025, and December 8, 2025. Key discussions focused on directing staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for a consultant to assist with the next Comprehensive Plan Update process in FY27, with costs to be split per the Joint Funding MOU. Additionally, the boards discussed pedestrian safety and directed staff to draft a letter to WYDOT regarding crosswalks and safety for presentation before January 20. The session concluded with the boards recessing to executive session to consider appointments to volunteer boards, specifically directing staff to open an application period for the Jackson Hole Airport Board.

The meeting involved the adoption of the agenda and public comment concerning the South Park RV Dump Station Plans, including the introduction of the new Director of General Services. Key action items included the approval of the county voucher run for January 26, 2026, totaling $983,677.83, and the approval of 24-hour liquor permits for Jackson Hole Food and Wine/Westside Wine and Spirits for February events. The Board also approved correspondence, specifically a letter of support for the Jackson Hole Public Art Grant Application for Justice Center Art, and a joint letter with the Town Council to WYDOT regarding safety concerns, subsequently incorporating a friendly amendment to include the date January 26, 2026. A bid award for desktop and laptop purchases from Advanced Network Management, Inc. was approved, amending the IT Division capital budget. Discussion topics covered guidance direction for the FY27 Budget, availability for the Antelope Migration Corridor Working Group meeting, and the format for the WYDOT STIP Presentation. Workshop sessions included the presentation of the Teton County FY24 Auditor's Report and a 12-month update on Strategic Initiatives covering areas such as Conservation & Land Use, Early Childhood Education, and Employee Housing. A workshop was also held regarding the South Park Landing West Park RV dump station improvements.