Teton County commissioners approve vouchers, tax cancellation and letter on Scenic Preserve Trust modernization
March 17, 2025 | Teton County, Wyoming
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The Teton County Board of County Commissioners on March 17 approved a set of administrative items and directed staff to send a letter to property owners about the county’s work with the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust, subject to minor stylistic revisions.
Early in the meeting the board voted unanimously to approve a voucher run and related transfers. Commissioner Pope moved to approve the March 17, 2025 five-county voucher run in the amount of $874,985.42, an interfund transfer of $1,355,170.85, and a jury run of $9,899.30; Commissioner Brooks seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
On the consent agenda the board approved cancelling personal property tax past due for 10 years. Commissioner Gardner moved to approve the cancellation; Commissioner Karlan seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The board then discussed a planned mailing to property owners whose land includes conservation easements held by the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust. Several commissioners raised concerns about tone: Commissioner Karlan said the draft’s opening language could “unnecessarily induce anxiety” among landowners who may not know an easement exists on their property and suggested a warmer introductory tone that emphasizes partnership and gratitude. Several commissioners asked that the county communications team and Commissioner Probst (as the delegate) make stylistic edits before the letter is mailed.
Commissioner Carmel moved to approve the letter, dated March 17, 2025, announcing that the Board of County Commissioners will discuss options for modernizing and enhancing the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust on April 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., subject to stylistic edits managed by Commissioner Probst with the county Communications department. Commissioner Gardner seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Separately, several items were pulled from the consent agenda for fuller discussion at a later meeting, including third-year SPET distribution funding and an item about grazing agreements tied to the upcoming budget process.
These routine approvals and the letter authorization were taken without roll-call votes; where a voice vote was recorded the board indicated unanimous consent.
Early in the meeting the board voted unanimously to approve a voucher run and related transfers. Commissioner Pope moved to approve the March 17, 2025 five-county voucher run in the amount of $874,985.42, an interfund transfer of $1,355,170.85, and a jury run of $9,899.30; Commissioner Brooks seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
On the consent agenda the board approved cancelling personal property tax past due for 10 years. Commissioner Gardner moved to approve the cancellation; Commissioner Karlan seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The board then discussed a planned mailing to property owners whose land includes conservation easements held by the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust. Several commissioners raised concerns about tone: Commissioner Karlan said the draft’s opening language could “unnecessarily induce anxiety” among landowners who may not know an easement exists on their property and suggested a warmer introductory tone that emphasizes partnership and gratitude. Several commissioners asked that the county communications team and Commissioner Probst (as the delegate) make stylistic edits before the letter is mailed.
Commissioner Carmel moved to approve the letter, dated March 17, 2025, announcing that the Board of County Commissioners will discuss options for modernizing and enhancing the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust on April 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., subject to stylistic edits managed by Commissioner Probst with the county Communications department. Commissioner Gardner seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Separately, several items were pulled from the consent agenda for fuller discussion at a later meeting, including third-year SPET distribution funding and an item about grazing agreements tied to the upcoming budget process.
These routine approvals and the letter authorization were taken without roll-call votes; where a voice vote was recorded the board indicated unanimous consent.
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