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Commissioners debated the depth of review they should pursue. Commissioner Carlman encouraged representation for nearby residents and asked whether third-party assistance would help. Commissioner Probst recommended a “both-and” approach: pursue relationship-building with Forest Service staff while also hiring an outside NEPA expert to evaluate procedural compliance and socioeconomic and financial impacts. Commissioner Probst said the Forest Service’s internal changes mean the NEPA process may not follow prior patterns and that an expert could help the county identify gaps and support requests for mitigation related to social and infrastructure impacts.

Commissioner MacKer suggested first contacting the Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) and the National Association of Counties for available NEPA resources; others agreed that the county should take a stepwise approach. Several commissioners asked staff to return with additional information and recommended the board consider requesting an extension of the DEIS comment period if needed to obtain subject-matter expertise.

The board also raised a record-clarification issue. District Supervisor Pence (Caribou-Targhee) had circulated a pre-decisional document that included a stakeholder-position bullet stating that \"Teton County, Wyoming is supportive of the project.\" Commissioners said they had not taken a formal position supporting any specific alternative in the DEIS and asked staff to send a brief, non-confrontational note to the Forest Service correcting that characterization and clarifying that the county will review the DEIS and comment where appropriate. The board asked staff to return with preliminary research and recommended next steps at a follow-up meeting in mid-April (suggested April 14).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Teton County - Voucher Mtg - Mar 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Teton County commissioners discussed how deeply to engage with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest on the Grand Targhee Resort draft EIS and directed staff to gather information, coordinate with peer county resources and consider hiring NEPA expertise.","taxTitle","Teton County, Wyoming","taxId",63785,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627200,"Teton County schedules extended hearings, site-visit options for Northern/South Park master site plan",471,437000,908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2729987-770e0400c8d8b3a53f7b3b84f3def955&start=437&end=908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2729987-770e0400c8d8b3a53f7b3b84f3def955/thumbnail_437000.jpg","/articles/6627200/Teton-County/Wyoming/Teton-County-schedules-extended-hearings-site-visit-options-for-NorthernSouth-Park-master-site-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627200-bdb301934d3b30cbb4e53940be8f4496/orig.mp4?Expires=1771091293&Signature=mkyPcrBpHjGChddmZsN1kNOekVRCaRGCskgdvQ6aMD2Zs1cT7Rz6l3Mtjuh8CKus1KibDioT7J~El~zGNQNzz~c1UdNF5r6v1NIzhU9d27ae8ExUa71x~Ikb1ZryGTAul-g554arZA8eRRGAVsk-w2TH919EdsFrSw~tU-J7R7Ye3QT0fAvamOolc49nRjWj5C7MjVQvE64QFfWbyddBrQL-u3kFIn43JIJT2r~p~Co61z-pxMeS5yu3jY7bkgJEvJy46-VUo45KzYbFvvedjXFZXZEFjRmsuZVMpvw7gziUbJYk8~Sr4i6o0MB1x0zrFb1zzC2~rMDNbu2xlnBa1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teton County planning staff on March 21 proposed a schedule to allow multiple opportunities for public comment and additional review of MSC202437, the master site plan application for North and South Park Area 1. Chandler Windham of Teton County Planning presented options including the regular April 8 meeting with an evening reconvening to accept public comment, continuations to subsequent regular meetings if the board needs more time, and non-quorum site visits arranged with the applicant for commissioners or members of the public.

Windham said the board can either hold a special evening meeting for additional public comment or continue the regular morning meeting and reconvene that evening; staff can publicize any special meeting time if the board requests. Windham also described the option of arranging site visits that avoid a quorum (one or two commissioners), coordinated between the applicant and interested attendees, to give neighbors and commissioners opportunities to view the site without triggering open-meeting rules for a noticed site visit.

Commissioners discussed accessibility and attendance. One commissioner said holding an evening meeting at a local school or closer facility could improve turnout, while county staff noted the chambers’ superior streaming and virtual-participation capabilities. The board also noted the applicant indicated willingness to host site visits.

Amberly Baker, speaking on behalf of the applicant, told the board she understands the need for more public comment opportunities and supports site visits. Baker also urged the board to consider timing impacts on housing delivery, saying that uncertainty and delay increase costs and that, \"best case scenario is groundbreaking at this point in the spring of 2027.\"

The board did not take a formal vote on the master site plan at the March 21 meeting. Commissioners asked planning staff to proceed with the proposed schedule, to publicize any evening meeting if the board opts for one, and to facilitate site-visit arrangements with the applicant as available. Staff noted the item is scheduled for the April 8 regular meeting and could be continued to specific subsequent meeting dates as needed.","Teton County planning staff proposed a multi-meeting schedule and non-quorum site-visit option to expand public comment and review for MSC202437, the master site plan application for North and South Park Area 1.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627205,"Teton County approves March voucher run, allows temporary shelter placement and commissions JPA study",149,251000,400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2729987-770e0400c8d8b3a53f7b3b84f3def955&start=251&end=400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2729987-770e0400c8d8b3a53f7b3b84f3def955/thumbnail_251000.jpg","/articles/6627205/Teton-County/Wyoming/Teton-County-approves-March-voucher-run-allows-temporary-shelter-placement-and-commissions-JPA-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627205-abcaf679f6ebe3e084d2d05fc4ce8e5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771091293&Signature=RBXAhPhF6eRlQkLagMqh9g-UA9CZynVIxjOdZZywo0R9~anHdNgWMct62fGBRFOlYYU3jbZwAqP2ehD9ekVlI2I0CGdfwfd2JBqAXPPpKNujDRSsEiAh3fvufgmr35SaHgYenXrk9ougaP7Mvc-cuBTeaK5gEt7Ccz-YdPF5HR0aNH5jmf8Fa0xxBUghJycCTbpNOLwsp0NgIYp7HBQ4LKoW-Npir6TA7~dOUBkGf4jeawZdZsSuq-VLAY1t3iao~gZnmcCNG1FwVNyK0gCzvCBAu-84mcGQJ1P50L9iVwwp-a1JZU6l14JfOFEaU~RPCRlKEUub7t1Ju37q4TWJzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teton County commissioners on March 21 approved payment of county vouchers totaling $1,203,692.17, unanimously authorized a temporary basic use permit to allow placement of a shelter at 7520 South Porcupine Creek Road for up to one year while the landowner seeks a residential building permit, and unanimously approved a contract with ESCI for $15,855 to study joint-powers agreement (JPA) governance for fire and emergency medical services.

The board opened the meeting by adopting the agenda and then voted to approve the March 21, 2025 voucher run in the amount of $1,203,692.17. Commissioner MacKer moved the voucher motion and Commissioner Carlman seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

On a separate motion, the board approved a staff-recommended allowance to place a temporary structure on the property at 7520 South Porcupine Creek Road prior to issuance of a residential building permit. Hamilton Smith of Planning and Building Services clarified that the action before the board was an allowance to place a temporary structure — not approval of the underlying basic use permit itself — and that the board may establish a timeline for the allowance. The approved motion allows the temporary shelter for up to one year for the Carroll residence (address 7520 South Porcupine Creek Road) to permit the landowner time to submit a sufficient building permit. The basic use permit will remain in effect only until issuance of a certificate of occupancy after a residential building permit is issued and will expire if a residential building permit is not obtained within one year from the date of approval. Commissioner MacKer moved the permit motion; Commissioner Carlman seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

The board also approved a $15,855 contract with ESCI to perform a joint-powers agreement study focused on fire and EMS. Jody Pond presented the contract and said the scope includes recommending funding formulas, reviewing levels of service and examining the current JPA governance model. Pond said the cost would be split with the town; the transcript states the cost will be shared with the town but does not specify the exact percentage split. Commissioner Carmen moved approval; Commissioner MacKer seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Votes at a glance:
- Voucher run (03/21/2025): Motion to approve payment of county vouchers totaling $1,203,692.17. Moved by Commissioner MacKer; seconded by Commissioner Carlman. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Temporary basic use permit allowance (7520 South Porcupine Creek Road): Motion to allow permitting of a temporary shelter through the basic use permit process for up to one year without a residential building permit; basic use permit expires if a residential building permit is not obtained within one year and remains in effect only until issuance of a certificate of occupancy once a residential building permit is issued. Moved by Commissioner MacKer; seconded by Commissioner Carlman. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- ESCI contract for JPA study (fire/EMS): Motion to approve contract in the amount of $15,855; cost to be split with the town (split not specified in transcript). Moved by Commissioner Carmen; seconded by Commissioner MacKer. Outcome: approved unanimously.

No recorded roll-call vote with individual member votes was provided in the transcript; the board stated motions carried unanimously. Commissioner Gardner was noted as absent; Commissioner Probst participated remotely earlier in the meeting.","At its March 21 meeting the Teton County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.2 million voucher run, authorized a temporary basic use permit for a residence at 7520 South Porcupine Creek Road for up to one year pending a building permit, and approved a $15,855 contract with ESCI for a joint-powers agreement study of fire/EMS governance.","actionData","errors"]

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