City attorney hired; Utility connection fees raised; new P&Z requests; Comprehensive Plan
The Tetonia City Council took important steps toward better community planning. The city hired a part-time city attorney
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New hires and needs of Sheriff's Department; solid waste management update; GIS fee structure; Road and Bridge, various; moratorium injunction; BOCC and P&Z training; 2006 audit report
Sheriff Cooke stated, "Funding is an issue in all departments in the county"
continue readingGateway PUD recommendation; various subdivisions including Big Hole Mountain Fly In Reserve; Jackson Hole Log Home CUP and zone change; Voluntary donations by developers
VARD's main concern with the P&Z draft was that it changed the intent of the original Gateway draft presented by a collaborative group, representing a diversity of stakeholders.
continue readingOngoing Victor sewer discussion; LID assessment roll; affordable housing; two more subdivisions; water rights; upscale hotel to break ground soon
One outspoken opponent to the LID and bill was Nolan Boyle, Executive Director of the Teton Valley Alliance, who presented a petition with 250 names of Victor residents apparently opposed to the process on the grounds of property rights.
continue readingDecision on response to injunction slated for Monday; Teton Creek restoration cost-share program; RFP for Capital Improvements Plan; Courthouse architect; Judicial confirmation for landfill bond
The BOCC deliberated for nearly two hours with their legal counsel to decide how to proceed with the moratorium… The Board discussed various options, one of which was an interlocutory appeal with a stay, which they rejected.
continue readingVarious subdivison applications raising issues of water/wetland protection, swan habitat, and impact of development on farming
P&Z approved Hays Ranch PUD…Commissioner Hopkins abstaining for lack of time to review the new plat
continue readingSewer and water fee hikes, plans for sewer project
Council Member Rex Jardine said that the city should run like a business, that the fees have been too cheap for too long and with the impending wastewater treatment project costs are going to be even higher to the city.
continue readingPainted Skies preliminary plat; Teton Lodge and Outfitters CUP; Victor Mountain Retreat annexation and zone change
VARD supported the project ( Teton Lodge and Outfitters) based on the high density of residential and its ability to positively contribute to downtown Victor’s economic vitality.
continue readingCell tower ordinance; floodplain ordinance; Arrowhead Business Complex application conditionally approved
The Driggs P&Z held a public hearing on a proposed cell tower ordinance, which was a combination of a draft given to the P&Z by VARD, and the cell tower ordinances of Rexburg and Hailey.
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