JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Jackson’s town council will meet twice on Monday, August 16. Both meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. Town council has resumed virtual meetings in response to the recent increase of COVID cases in the community.
A special workshop will begin at 2pm with department director updates from the Community Development, Finance, Housing, and Parks & Rec departments. Next, Pathways Coordinator Brian Schilling will continue to lead a discussion about bike lane connectivity with particular focus on linking pathways through town.
After that, Public Works director Floren Poliseo and Community Development director Tyler Sinclair will present sewer and water policy considerations regarding water connection requests outside of the town and existing contracted service areas.
Following that, Sinclair will be joined by Building Official Kelly Sluder to present about updates to Title 15 including Building and Construction codes.
Finally, Parks and Rec director Steve Ashworth will present the latest on expansion of the Rec Center and the shift in construction costs since SPET funding for this project was approved by voters in 2019.
Following the workshop, the town council will hold its regular meeting at 6pm starting with announcements, proclamations, and introductions of new town employees Greg Nelson, Senior Wastewater Treatment Plan operator, and Talon Stephens, an IT network engineer.
Then it’s on to consent items, including the approval of minutes and disbursements, the purchase of new police vehicles and a loader, a grant application, and a temporary sign permit will be voted on.
After that, town clerk Lynsey Lenamond will ask council to consider an application for liquor pick up from Whole Foods.
Next, Public Works director Floren Poliseo will ask council to approve a consultant for a technical review of the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, which was chosen by a local committee of water experts.
START director Darren Brugmann will ask council to consider START’s new advertising policy.
After that, planner Tyler Valentine will present a Subdivision Plat for the four upper Westview Townhome units.
Planner Katelyn Page will present a request for a Final Plat at 1085 W. Highway 22.
Then, back to Valentine again, who will present about a Subdivision Plat for a 5-lots at 984 Budge Drive.
Following these planning items, town attorney Lea Colasuonno will read ordinances including updates to Title 1, numerous changes to Housing Rules and Regulations, and a franchise agreement with Avant Delivery.
PUBLIC COMMENT & PARTICIPATION
- Public comment on items that are not on the agenda is always taken at the start of Regular Meetings. As a general practice, Council does not respond to or discuss items brought up.
- Community members can always send Public Comment to Town Council by CLICKING HERE.
- Community members can participate in the Town Council’s August 16 Workshop at 2:00pm via Zoom by CLICKING HERE and using the password 83001. Anyone can make Public Comment for up to 3 minutes by using the “Raise Hand” feature to be called upon within Zoom.
- Community members can participate in the Town Council’s August 16 Regular Meeting at 6:00pm via Zoom by CLICKING HERE and using the code 83001. Anyone can make Public Comment for up to 3 minutes by using the “Raise Hand” feature to be called upon within Zoom.
- Community members can also tune-in to watch both meetings at the Town on THIS PAGE of the website.
