Shawn Stephens

The Jackson Town Council meeting involved discussions on various topics. Consent items included approval of disbursements, bids for road marking and striping projects, and a street overlay project. Public hearings and discussions covered the renewal of a microbrewery permit, the award of a contract for a housing project, and a franchise agreement blackout. Other agenda items included ordinances, reports from the town manager, and board and commission reports. Specific projects discussed included road maintenance, a housing project, and amendments to land development regulations. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to liquor license renewals and a conditional use permit for parking light antennas.

The board meeting covered various topics, including public comments on the Stilson Transit Center and service to Teton Village; approval of June 27, 2024, regular meeting minutes; a mid-year planning session to extend the October 24 regular meeting; review of June 2024 financial and ridership reports; updates on START On-Demand, airport shuttle pilot service, key performance indicators, summer and fall/winter service, and transit signal priority; a transit development plan RFP update; and reports from town, county, and Teton Valley liaisons.

The START Board meeting covered various operational and financial reports, including September 2024 financial and ridership reports, an update on START On-Demand service, and key performance indicators. Discussions included the awarding of contracts for the Transit Development Plan and winter services, along with budget amendments. Other topics were the September 2024 financial report, ridership report, START On-Demand, key performance indicators, winter service updates, and liaison reports from the Town, County, Teton Valley, and Star Valley. The board also discussed the Airport Shuttle Pilot Service, SmartCards, parking issues at the Millward garage, a mobility hub concept, a commuter survey, Highway 22 EIS updates, operational updates including Proterra and Transit Signal Priority, fall and winter service plans, the Transit Development Plan RFP, an ITD site review, and upcoming actions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Airport Shuttle Pilot, including ridership, parking challenges, and potential solutions. The board also discussed the need for additional winter drivers and potential contracted services to supplement staffing.

The Jackson Town Council meeting included public comment, a consent calendar covering minutes, disbursements, reports, bid awards, easements, and special events. Public hearings addressed an appeal of an administrative decision, electric bicycles on pathways, a kids' bike loop, and a demolition permit. Discussion included budget amendments, requests for support on solar net metering and storm water utilities legislation, and ordinances regulating pathway use and electric bicycles. Reports from boards, commissions, and the town manager were also presented.

The board meeting covered a wide range of topics, including financial and ridership reports for August 2024. Discussions included START On-Demand services, updates on the airport shuttle pilot program, a commuter survey, operational updates (Proterra and TSP), fall and winter service plans, an RFP update for the Transit Development Plan, and an ITD update. The board also heard reports from town and county liaisons and addressed matters from board members. A key decision involved approving a budget amendment to extend the Airport Shuttle service for FY25.