Jennifer Anderson

The meeting began with a public hearing concerning the potential relocation of the public works facility to a two-acre industrially or heavily commercially zoned property, involving significant public comment regarding the impact on reserving prime industrial space versus community improvement and centralization of municipal buildings. Following the hearing, the Council approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 7th, 2026 meeting, and approved various bills including deposits, accounts payable, transmittals, and payroll. Correspondence covered preparedness for partnering with law enforcement and school systems. In council comments, accomplishments from 2025 were reviewed, including the West Bench sewer project (approximately 80% complete), the Elm Street waterline project, concrete work and restroom plans for Never Forget Park, paving and grading on South Veteran Street, repaving on Walnut Street and the intersection of Second and Maine, a sewer line hookup from the airport lift station, reseeding highway right-of-way, and extensive work on the municipal swimming pool, including sanding, painting, and planning for new features.

The meeting commenced with roll call and approval of the August 6th agenda, followed by an attempt to approve the minutes from the July 16th meeting. A significant portion of the discussion involved approving outstanding bills following a bank account compromise at Rong of National Bank, requiring the immediate closure of the old account and the processing of payments, including payroll, once new checks arrived. Representatives from the Good Times Pickleball Association presented a proposal seeking support for securing land to construct a state-of-the-art pickleball facility, detailing its benefits for community health, social interaction, and local economy, though maintenance and full cost estimates were pending further business plan development. Troy Hunsucker from Wyoming Class presented information on their local government investment pool, highlighting returns, liquidity, and security for local government funds.

The Saratoga Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on December 12, 2023, covered the reappointment of Chia Valdez, an update on the TAPS Master Plan by OV Consulting (with a public meeting set for January 17, 2024), and a discussion of the Brownfield Project, 2024 Planning Goals Survey, and the Town Website. The Zoning report noted 75 building permits issued in 2023, resulting in $50,000 in revenue. The meeting concluded with adjournment at 7:34 pm.

The Saratoga Planning & Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on February 13, 2024, with all commissioners present except Johnny Portillo. The meeting covered approval of the agenda and minutes, correspondence regarding a structure's conformity, public concerns about short-term rentals, and updates on the 2024 planning goals, TAPS Master Plan, Brownfield Project, and USDA Affordable Housing. The commission also reviewed ordinances related to subdivisions.

The Saratoga Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on March 12, 2024, addressed concerns about short-term rentals (STRs) and their impact on the town. The commission discussed variance requests and proposed ordinances to amend subdivision regulations. Updates were provided on the TAPS Master Plan, a brownfield project, and USDA affordable housing initiatives. The review of ordinances will continue at the next meeting.