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Paul Horton, a local advocate who said his group recommended \"Raven Peak,\" urged the board to support a nature-based name that respects the park\u0000\u00019s wilderness character and avoids human-associated names. Horton cited local wildlife and the relative absence of bird-based peak names in the Tetons as reasons to favor a name tied to native fauna.

Jill Verdier, speaking online, proposed renaming Mount Woodring to \"Ferguson Peak\" or \"Mount Ferguson\" in honor of her late father, John T. Ferguson, an artist and veteran with ties to the Jackson community. Verdier offered to provide additional materials and said she would welcome the county\u0000\u00019s support in advancing that renaming effort.

Several commissioners spoke in turn. Commissioner Carlman thanked public researchers and advocates and said he was \"grateful to be a supporter of Raven Peak as the name.\" Commissioner Gardner and Commissioner Mecker both said they were comfortable supporting Raven Peak. Commissioners asked staff to collect the names and addresses provided by commenters and to draft a proposed outgoing letter for consideration at next week's voucher meeting.

No formal board vote to endorse a specific name was recorded on Aug. 4; commissioners' remarks showed clear, repeated individual support for Raven Peak and staff was directed to prepare correspondence for the board to finalize at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Teton County - Voucher Mtg","oneSentenceSummary","Members of the public and several county commissioners voiced support for the name \"Raven Peak\" during an Aug. 4 board meeting about a U.S. Board on Geographic Names proposal; one commenter requested \"Ferguson Peak\" (Mount Ferguson) in honor of a local artist. The board asked staff to prepare outgoing correspondence for consideration next week.","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},6587943,"County proposes mini-roundabout at Stilson Ranch pathway to reduce speeds, improve sight lines",605,2705000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528681-fb13eb5ced49f921de239788a95cc05a&start=2705&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528681-fb13eb5ced49f921de239788a95cc05a/thumbnail_2705000.jpg","/articles/6587943/Teton-County/Wyoming/County-proposes-mini-roundabout-at-Stilson-Ranch-pathway-to-reduce-speeds-improve-sight-lines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587943-7f9cd8f02db480f75c6c2b8477f8fa8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770533462&Signature=SCaLOFdHZl9vWyymULT-9wRytTdxaJWNmsCLONnJf-ONtT9inH~jAjG7yoX3AroslQMBNECQC1QzI6-H9cpmG~zjK5NYpqY4vyvhLzkNEB8EgI2VgsaHmd33SswGPWU2j4UuzMx1N1HG1f2fypIbua8oB3zN8i4qnv8CPP5b3LAjZ-UF9rPL0rViVKKwx0Y13B1fquJlQppF3n2BXGRruEIMklBYzZRASDxz2o966IUrJd7WeF1dMqjMTCSOJp1~hFPBqqxCKQl~EbNcl0lL2u5ReGx6s7Jlj8tWyJkkqhadn1N1TJJsOX2ZVa0rq-6RjYThGp~v8El-lUBOnNnZxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teton County staff on Aug. 4 described a proposed mini-roundabout at the Stilson Ranch intersection of the Moose-Wilson Pathway and Tim\u0000\u00019s Trail intended to slow users, reduce conflict at a curved tunnel approach and improve sight lines.

Brian Schilling, pathways coordinator for Town of Jackson and Teton County, presented the concept and described the site\u0000\u00019s existing problems: a high-speed sweeping turn into a tunnel and a blind approach where cyclists often cross center lines. Schilling said the Stillson Transit Center project provided an opportunity to relocate an adjacent pathway and redesign the intersection with improved sight lines.

Max Moran, parks and pathways project manager, described design elements intended to reduce speeds to a target of roughly 8 to 10 miles per hour: approach curves to force lower entry speed, textured and colored pavement for tactile and visual cues, a constrained 8-foot travelway around the roundabout to discourage two-way conflicts, and temporary center-island treatments (planters in summer; removed for winter maintenance) to allow performance testing before committing permanent features.

Staff performed field trials using cones and on-road tests at a larger site to observe negotiated entry speeds; Moran and Schilling said tests at 8 mph were easier to negotiate than attempts at 20 mph. Commissioners discussed design details including splitter islands on approach legs, directional arrows or stamped markings in the pavement and long-term durability of textured pavement under winter plowing.

Commissioner Gardner requested a cost comparison showing the delta between doing the roundabout now as part of the transit-center work and doing a simpler intersection now with a later retrofit to a roundabout; staff agreed to seek contractor estimates that include mobilization differences.

Moran said staged, removable center-island elements would allow the county to assess winter maintenance and vehicle maneuverability before installing permanent features. Staff also noted potential flexibility within existing easements to shift portions of Tim\u0000\u00019s Trail farther west depending on mapping and easement constraints.","Teton County staff presented a concept and field-testing results for a mini-roundabout at the Stilson Ranch / Moose-Wilson pathway intersection to slow cyclists, improve sight lines at a tunnel mouth, and create a three-leg intersection; construction details, surface treatments and cost deltas remain to be defined.",{"_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},6587948,"Justice center sketch plan approved; modular courtrooms onsite as county advances schedule",755,1843000,2598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528681-fb13eb5ced49f921de239788a95cc05a&start=1843&end=2598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528681-fb13eb5ced49f921de239788a95cc05a/thumbnail_1843000.jpg","/articles/6587948/Teton-County/Wyoming/Justice-center-sketch-plan-approved-modular-courtrooms-onsite-as-county-advances-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587948-46ca46fc3f149a5c856c0589a6a8dbb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770533462&Signature=PBn-qwob4de2IN1xhM~x88AhlQmGezO26~fBV12oLbhJhkeAAVE2wQgG3nf4WwSdTx00vwF-y~vPs9QC1iDoQi9~VyzPo40uEa2JVkIOGDssPxXcZ0JSAm0ZHTjEuEq1LTMLBQwIPY0J68PukUlnCCqWbrMt2OOMNSlmT7gzue7ZcLi3v84-yy2BVwLtoDQlB8NpAoHAgNp1dzH7g1HY8kN~~mBv8Wp9FY3H73nmOAZrbenp8sHSEF7Cr0Ndcxo8l511nEDG77gmc-FtPGsNJUYV1Gkh5ja90VuSP7gyfkqtaWQlv4yRu0ogftemB2fKQ~McakIX-RoSsVPltnaYwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Project managers provided the Teton County Board of County Commissioners an update Aug. 4 on the county\u0000\u00019s Justice Center and interim modular courtrooms.

Jason Berning, owners representative with BPM/Wimber, told the board the General Services Building has received a certificate of occupancy and the justice center sketch plan recently secured sketch plan approval from the Town Council. Berning said the design-development phase is wrapping up and the county expects an updated project estimate in October.

Tom Ference, with Wimber, described progress on the modulars that will temporarily house court functions. Ference said the modular units have been moved on site and that the contractor addressed minor vehicle damage during the move; the buildings were not harmed. He said final permitting and building-permit submission remain and that the county is proceeding with a zoning map amendment to public semi-public (PSP) for the justice-center parcel to remove a floor-area-ratio constraint and allow the planned modular footprint.

Ference characterized the schedule as tight but feasible. He said the county is targeting interior work on modulars in November–December 2025 with an early-2026 occupancy for court functions. The Justice Center construction schedule aims to have occupants move in around April–May 2028, with demolition of the old jail and final site work to follow.

Berning and Ference said the county will meet monthly with clerk and treasurer staff to reconcile budget as design and cost estimates are refined. Ference said the contractor and design team see no immediate budgetary issues but that the project remains early in the costing phase.

Board members asked about schedule cushions for permitting and contractor submittals and about how long the modulars will be needed. Ference said the county expects to use the modulars for approximately two and a half years while construction proceeds, and that large jury trials will be scheduled in the county\u0000\u00019s Hansen Building while modular courtrooms handle day-to-day hearings.

The board also noted that the Town Council held a special meeting to approve the justice center sketch plan and that staff will pursue preliminary design review and coordination with the town\u0000\u00019s Design Review Committee.

Quotes from the meeting include Tom Ference: \"It is pretty tight. We're working closely ...\" as the team completes design development and coordinates permitting.","County project managers reported sketch plan approval for the new Justice Center, modular court units are on site and officials expect a constrained schedule with modular occupancy planned for early 2026 and full Justice Center move-in targeted in spring 2028.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587952,"Teton County commissioners approve voucher run, consent items, WYDOT letter and set 2025 mill levies",1496,204000,1700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528681-fb13eb5ced49f921de239788a95cc05a&start=204&end=1700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528681-fb13eb5ced49f921de239788a95cc05a/thumbnail_204000.jpg","/articles/6587952/Teton-County/Wyoming/Teton-County-commissioners-approve-voucher-run-consent-items-WYDOT-letter-and-set-2025-mill-levies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587952-735b86b446b0f43d9578dd951e18ef6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770533462&Signature=ohNi5Z5R-KFPAvd2KavmyJ9W3h4LkpSxZlXs2EzEgd0SuOJbcViMQFJoPwOQjr2zXaLvvQsjojCZvZHVUHSHkbpmLliF7bC2wZs-EV0yLjNj2qg~NfnfQ2zB~x7YiFyYjnAkaZsCl5nwop5KkYqH7HwiLRk5HfIqi8NK5KNKs~L3hTlJI43n98Kji7Hgi7fF0Kpo3t~EuugEjmM2tNWuNiJm4tKQuec12NBzDTqSk4Nwy7ixsUAP-XHIkg4RQAr6YxNbdIPjOdmknwZanhMdsviWgKpInWG9Oec518Tbok8BATOH7IHVrCpVmCcJ7-TChh1uhpw1AXxdc3I1FEKtPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teton County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 4 unanimously approved a county voucher run of $751,217.60, accepted three 24-hour liquor permits on the consent agenda, approved a staff-drafted comment letter to the Wyoming Department of Transportation and adopted the county\u0000\u00019s 2025 mill levy report as presented by the county assessor.

The board began the meeting by adopting the meeting agenda (motion by Commissioner Carmen; second Commissioner MacKerr) by unanimous voice vote. Commissioner Propst moved to approve the county voucher run \"for the 08/04/2025 in the amount of $751,217.60,\" a motion seconded by Commissioner Gardner; the board voted unanimously to approve the voucher run.

The consent agenda included three 24-hour liquor permits: Jedediah Corporation Cook Wedding (Aug. 7), Jacksonville Winery wine tasting at Astoria Hot Springs (dates in August 2025) and West Group Terrace / Spurt Catering Crystal Spring reception and dinner (Aug. 12). Commissioner Karlmann moved approval with Commissioner Gardner seconding; the motion passed unanimously.

On transportation planning, Charlotte Fry, the county\u0000\u00019s transportation manager, presented a four-page letter prepared for the Wyoming Department of Transportation\u0000\u00019s long-range planning process. After brief discussion and no public comment, Commissioner MacKer moved to approve the letter; Commissioner Probst seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Melissa Schenkel, Teton County assessor, reviewed the county\u0000\u00019s mill report and the assessed value used to calculate levy revenue. Schenkel said the State Board of Equalization-approved assessed value after exemptions is $3,790,138,195. Following that presentation, a motion was made under Wyoming Statute 39-13-102 to approve the 2025 mill levy report; the motion passed unanimously.

All motions recorded at the Aug. 4 voucher meeting passed by unanimous voice vote. There were no roll-call tallies recorded in the public audio/video transcript.

Votes at a glance
- Adopt agenda: Motion by Commissioner Carmen; second Commissioner MacKerr. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).
- County voucher run: Motion by Commissioner Propst to approve $751,217.60; second Commissioner Gardner. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).
- Consent agenda (three 24-hour liquor permits): Motion by Commissioner Karlmann; second Commissioner Gardner. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).
- WYDOT long-range planning letter: Motion by Commissioner MacKer; second Commissioner Probst. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).
- 2025 Mill Levy Report (per Wyoming Statute 39-13-102): Motion moved and seconded on the record. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).

The clerk will prepare outgoing correspondence and staff follow-up as needed.","At the Aug. 4, 2025 voucher meeting the Teton County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $751,217.60 voucher run, three 24-hour liquor permits on the consent agenda, a comment letter to WYDOT and adopted the 2025 mill levy report as presented by the county assessor.","actionData","errors"]

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Public commenters and commissioners favor 'Raven Peak' in discussion on renaming Grand Teton-area summit

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Justice center sketch plan approved; modular courtrooms onsite as county advances schedule

Teton County commissioners approve voucher run, consent items, WYDOT letter and set 2025 mill levies