Snake RiverFund letter - Snake RiverSporting Club Development Permit 02-0024 violations
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Dear Susan, Humilton & Chandler (as well as CC’dparties):
Pime,e find the Snake River Fund’s ,ittaclred kttei imploring Teton County and other agency partners to followthe law, rules, and procedtire set forth in tue tnmrim’, of eton County’s Development Permit 02—0024issued Snake RiverSporting Club and its agents.
Viukriams of this cievimloprimentpermit and its conditions are evident. The Wilc]and ScernicSnake River needs to be protect from these very actions. The Snake River is a local and national asset. Locallythe Snake Riveris both arid ecological and economic artery to our community. Nationally, the Snake River is an icon of free flowingwildness.
Uphold tIre rules, regulations, and lawsof our land, deny all after—the-factperrrrt applications before you with regaids to bank stabilization and channel nltwahons on the Snake River,its side channels and banks.
Siice rely, Jared Baeckei
Jared Baecker Executive Director Snake River Func) iC k’ ‘NY83002 0: (307) 734-6773 C: 307) 200-1653
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snake rivet ftind.c ig into @5flakeriver tund.c rg Susan Johnson November 13, 2018 Hamilton Smith Chandler Windom Teton County Planning Department 200 S. Willow Street, 2 Floor P0 Box 1727 Jackson, WY 83001
RE: Snake River Sporting Club — Development Permit 02-0024 violations
Good Morning Susan, Hamilton & Chandler:
The Snake River Fund remains deeply concerned with Snake River Sporting Club’s clear violation of the conditions set for in the final Development Permit 02-0024.
I have been in communication with Hamilton Smith regarding this topic and appreciate his correspondence on the matter. The Snake River Fund understands the matter is being handled at the county staff level. The Snake River Fund encourages the county to analyze and hold the development permit and its respective conditions in the highest regard. There are definitive violations with regards to Conditions 38 and 39 of Development Permit 02-0024. The actions of the Snake River Sporting Club and the response of our local government may be precedent setting locally and nationally. Fulfillingthe County’s obligation to our community is paramount. Leniency with regard to Development Permit 02-0024 conditions, and the regulations established by Teton County would be a violation of our community’s trust.
Please consider the Snake River Fund’s interpretation of Development Permit 02- 0024 and the violations of Conditions 38 & 39 below.
Conditions 38: No dike, levee or retaining wall shall be constructed in the Snake River, its floodway or floodplain for bank stabilization, erosion control, or other purpose, nor shall the bank height be altered. Site 3 (as identified in Teton County Planning & Development Departments, August 17, 2018 letter to Christopher Swann) is in clear violation of the terms set forth in Condition 38. A “boulder trench” was constructed by the landowner during the winter of 2017-18. The boulder trench is a bank stabilization measure. The boulder trench is not a stockpiling event or authorized stockpile location. The boulder trench is constructed of primarily basalt rip-tapping materials. These materials are not native to the site and were delivered specifically for bank stabilizing purposes. The boulder trench is approximately 300 feet long and 10-15 feet deep where currently exposed
- - to the Snake Rivet. There are no two ways about it this is a violation of Development Permit Condition 38.
Condition 38 continued: No bendway weir or other bank stabilization measure (but not dikes, levees, or retaining walls) shall be used on the Snake River, its floodway, nor floodplain unless authorized by the governmental entity having primary jurisdiction over the subject matter, or, by each governmental entity having concurrent jurisdiction over the subject matter, which includes Teton County. A bank stabilization measure shall not have a significant adverse affect on the natural quality of the Snake River, and/or the aquatic ecosystem, and/or the recreational values of the Snake River. Site 3 is again in clear violation of the continued language of Condition 38. A bank stabilization measure (boulder trench) was installed by the Snake River Sporting Club in the floodplain of the Snake River. No government authority, not Teton County, not the United States Army Corps of Engineers, not the United States Forest Service authorized the construction of this bank stabilizing “boulder trench”. Additionally, the actions taken by the Snake River Sporting Club are below the ordinary highwater line of the Snake River. If proper procedure were to be followed, the Snake River Sporting Club should have at bare minimum contacted the Teton County Planning Department to determine whether this operation was in the purview of the Development Permit. That request may have required review by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Activities below the ordinary highwater line would require approval from the United States Army Corps of Engineers prior to construction. The USACE involvement would trigger a Section 7 review under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act managed by the United States Forest Service, Bridger-Teton National Forest. Allof these checks and balances were avoided by the Snake River Sporting Club. The Snake River is a designated Wild & Scenic River under the recreational classification in this particular reach. The bank stabilization measures degrade the aquatic habitat, free flowing condition, and recreational aesthetic values of the Snake River. These are violations of Condition 38.
Condition 39: No development, except in accordance with the LDRs, shall be located within the 70-year floodplain, as accepted by the County. Under the Status section of the Development Permit, it is stated: “Bendway weirs as bank stabilization measure would be within the floodway and are governed by Condition #38, above. None are proposed or allowed in the Final Development Plan. 2017 Aerial photography clearly demonstrates that flooding is a predictable and natural occurrence. The aerial photography also demonstrates that bank modification measures are within the floodway and 10-year floodplain. Since the actions taken at Site 3 are within the floodplain a violation of Condition 39 has been committed by the Snake River Sporting Club.
The Snake River Fund is gravely concerned about the precedent that could be set by Teton County ifthe county chooses to authorize and approve after-the-fact permits to the Snake Rivet Sporting Club for the numerous infraction that have taken place at Site 3. The Snake River Sporting Club has clearly demonstrated its desire to constrain the river course and to prevent lateral movement of the free-flowing Snake River.
The Snake River Fund is also concerned about the conflict of interest that has occurred in this process. We were told by Christopher Swann, Principal, Cygnus Capital that these measures where authorized by Kurt Stout, County Floodplain Administrator. It has been suggested that Mr. Stout has been working as independent contractor for the Snake River Sporting Club while concurrently fulfilling the position as the County Floodplain Administrator. The Snake River Fund was informed by Mr. Swann that communications regarding bank stabilization and emergency flood fight activities were conducted with Mr. Stout via telephone and no written record of.the approval of the bank stabilization activities has occurred.
The Snake River Fund expects Teton County Planning Department fulfillits obligations of upholding the county issued development permit and all of the conditions attached to the permit. The Snake River Fund respects the Snake River Sporting Clubs desire to conduct business with the best interests of its investors and members in mind, however, doing so should fall within the constraints of the laws and procedures set forth by Teton County and its partner agencies.
Please deny all after-the-fact permit applications submitted by the Snake River Sporting Club and its agents. Require the Snake River Sporting Club to remediate the sites to their natural condition prior to reviewing and/or approving any further development applications or rights within the Snake River Sporting Club. Uphold the trust of the public and enforce the conditions of the development permit, deny all applications for these violating actions.
Sincerely,
Jared Baecker Executive Director
CC: Teton County Board of County Commissioners Patricia O’Connor, Forest Supervisor, Bridger-Teton National Forest Mary Moore, Jackson District Ranger, Bridger-Teton National Forest David Cernicek, Wild & Scenic Rivers Coordinator, Bridger-Teton National Forest Michael Happold, United States Army Corps of Engineers Luther Propst, Teton County Board of County Commissioner (Elect) Mark Barron, Teton County Board of County Commissioner (Elect) 1%-OI02- Please protect what we love at Snow King
Moily Watters
uc 11/13/2018 1:35 PM
Board Of County Commissioners
Dear Teton County BCC,
Thank you for allowing public comments on the proposed development at Snow King - both on mountain and at the base. This is out community’s chance to come up with a whole new vision and plan for Snow King.
Please protect wildlifehabitat and reject boundary or footprint expansions to the east, west, and south. Please hold the commercial investors accountable to the 2000 deal - so their future development of 500,000 square feet of commercial and lodging funds the ski resort. Please renegotiate all the leases on Town land, and this Base Master Plan, so that they are fair deals and so our community gets as much benefit as we are giving away in development. And please clout rush big decisions this year instead, have comprehensive negotiations about all future development on Forest, Town,and private land.
Thank you for your dedication to out community and your hard work on this project.
Sincerely, MollyWatters
360 ESimpson Ave Jackson, WY83001-8079 [email protected]
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Ruth Levin
Tue 11/13/2018 1:44 PM
Board Of County Comrnissoners
Dear Teton County BCC,
Thank you for allowing public comments on the proposed development at Snow King - both on mountain and at the base. This is our community’s chance to come up with a whole new vision and plan for Snow King.
Please protect wildlife habitat and reject boundary or footprint expansions to the east, west, and south. Please hold the commercial investors accountable to the 2000 deal - so their future development of 500,000 square feet of commercial and lodging funds the ski resort. Please renegotiate all the leases on Town land, and this Base Master Plan, so that they are fair deals and so our community gets as much benefit as we are giving away in development. And please don’t rush big decisions this year - instead, have comprehensive negotiations about all future development on Forest, Town, and private land.
Thank you for yocir dedication to our community arid your hard work on this project.
Sincerely, RUth Levin
157J Helm Rd Barrin9ton,IL6OO1O625 [email protected]
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Sue Heifron
Tue11/13/2018t57 PM
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Grand Targhee Letter to BCC11.13.18.pdf;
Please see attached a letter regarding the hearing scheduled tomorrow morning.
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Re: Grftncl Targhee Resort Application to Amend Master Plan PUD2O1 7-0005; SKC2OI 7-0007 and AMD2OI 7-0006 Noi’eiiiber 14, 2018 Board of county Commissioners’ Meeting
Dear Commissioners:
Late this morning, we received copies of numerous public comment letters that were submitted to the Board and the Planning Department after the October 30, 2018 meeting. ‘We ai-e also atvare that public comment was made at this morning’s regular Board of County Commissioner’s Meeting, and are working to obtain the video of the hearing. Because time is limited before tomorrow’s meeting, this letter is an attempt to clarify certain issues and misconceptions that appear to be a common thread in the comments you have received.
1. As an application to amend a PUD, the only relevant question is whether the application complies with the cmTent standards of the Teton County LDRs. Suggestions that the application should be rejected because “a deal is a deal” or because this Board cannot amend conditions that were “negotiated” by a previous Board disregard the requirement that the Board make a decision on an application “based on the findings
Grand Targhee Letter to Board of County Commissioners November 13, 2018
Page 1 of3 for the specific application being reviewed and the standards of {LDR] Section 8.2.8.” See LDR Section 8.2.10. The LDRs specifically allow a PUD/Master Plan to be amended, and the Applicant has complied with all steps in the required process.
2. As the Board Chair stated at its most recent meetings, personal attacks and disparaging comments do not have a place in Tcton County’s public process. Grand Targhec has demonstrated at all past hearings that it remains committed to its neighbors and seeks to develop the Resort in a manner that honors and respects the community in which it is located. The Resort appreciates this Board’s diligence in ensuring that the application be considered on its merits, under the now-current LDRs, and therefore respectfuLly requests that the comments that are nothing more than an attack on the Resort or its owner be disregarded as irrelevant.
3. The Alder Environmental “Environmental Mitigation Analysis Report” is the only professional report that measures the impacts of the existing versus the proposed conditions and the comparative benefits. The Report, prepared by a scientist with over 20 years experience in the fields of conservation and environmental sciences, is unequivocal in its conclusion that the proposed conditions will provide a better benefit for the greater Yellowstone Ecosystem than would the 2008 Conditions of Approval. Recent public comment letters that disagree with this conclusion are based solely on anecdotal accounts of wildlife movement, observations of Teton Creek, and generalized thoughts and feelings regarding the value of preserving agricultural land in Alta and the status quo in general. While the Applicant understands that these are the sentiments of some Alta residents, this Board cannot properly rely upon anecdotal observations to render its decision.
4. The Alta Solid Waste Board was properly noticed of the Grand Targhce application on August 31, 2018.
5. Concerns regarding increases in traffic, noise, and construction are misplaced. No changes to the size or shape of the Resort, number of dwelling units, total commercial square footage, affordable housing, or transportation are being proposed by this Amendment. A transportation plan and minimum level of service requirements are in place to address increases in traffic as additional resort development occurs.
6. The two percent (2%) transfer fee is deducted from the total sale price of each unit, and is taken from Grand Targhee’s sale proceeds.
7. To clarify certain questions related to the TCCP’s acquisition of water rights, the Applicant wants to make clear that the TCCP deals solely with existing water rights and the management of those rights, and is not seeking to change the legal rights. Thus far, the approach has been twofold — the TCCP is working with existing water rights holders on how those water rights are managed and how/when water rights are put to use through flood irrigation vs. sprinkler irrigation. [n general, early season flood irrigation leads to aquifer recharge, which in turn leads to more late season water availability in streams. The TCCP is also working to improve existing irrigation
Grand Targhee Letter to Board of County Commissioners November 13, 2018 Page 2 of 3 infrastructure to allow water rights to be managed more efficiently. finally, through land acquisitions, the TCCP is also acquiring appurtenant water rights. The TCCP is implementing water usage agreements that allow farmers to use existing water rights, but also puts strategies into place that can make more water available in-stream. The TCCP has worked extensively with agricultural interests to design this approach to ensure that it makes economic sense for farmers and does not conflict with our project goal of preserving agriculture in the Teton Creek corridor.
In closing, over the past three months and five public hearings, Grand Targhee has made substantial efforts to be responsive to the Board’s requests to modify conditions of approval, and to provide as much additional information as possible to assist the Board in its deliberations. We have worked closely with the Planning Department and the County Attorney’s office and have been receptive and open to every request presented. Planning Staff and the Planning Commission have both recommended the application for approval. All that we request at this juncture is that the Board’s decision on the application be based solely on the requirements of the County’s LDRs, which the County adopted in accordance with Wyoming state statutes, the Wyoming Constitution and the 2012 Teton County Comprehensive Plan. The pending application implements the County’s “Common Values of Community Character” (LDR Section 1.3.2), and best implements the “Illustration of the County’s Vision for Grand Targhee” (LDR Section 1.3.3). We respectfully request your thoughtful consideration and that you approve the pending applications. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or to discuss further.
Regards,
/s/ NicoLe G. Krieger Nicole G. Krieger
cc: Geordie Gillett, Brendan Schulte, Hal Hutchinson
Grand iarghee Letter to Board of County Commissioners November 13, 2018 Page 3 of 3 1:%o’1.07 Grand Iarghee Resort proposed expansion
Suzanne Felton
Tue 11/13/20189:01 PM
To:Board Of County Commissioners
Although we ate unable to attend your meeting tomorrow, we would like to voice our adamant opinion that the Gillette family is not living up to what they agreed to when the forest service allowed the exchange of our public lands for private ownership. Firstwe fought the Bergmeier’s ridgetop development proposal, and when the Gillettes agreed to the conservation easements, no where was anyone talking about Teton Creek Restoration (other than FEMA,who did contribute a fair amount of money to help mitigate the effects of a poorly planned development). On whose private land next to Teton Creek would there be a bike path? And what does that do for the elk, deer and moose? Ifthis were happening in Wilson, I believe that Mr.Gillette would be as upset as we who have lived here for the past thirty years, always having to spend time and effort to make people accountable to their neighbors first and foremost. And as most of you know, our community’s children go to school right next to a road that already has way too much traffic, especially after skiing when everyone is in quite a hurry to get home. We would seriously ask you to reconsider this proposal, which has been very much under the radar until it seems that it is being pushed through in a way that is totally unacceptable to our community. Thank you for taking the time to read this, Mike and Suzanne Evans Alta, Wyoming
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Tue 11/13/2018 923 PM
Board Of County Cornmssioners
Dear Commissioners,
Unfortunately my husband and I are out of town and we willmiss tomorrows meeting. We have been residents in Alta Alta since 2006. I cannot believe the lack of public notice/meetings to make sure that all residents of Driggs and were aware of these significant changes.
in full My husband and I are in solidarity with the Wilson’sand Alta residents regarding the GTRMaster Plan. We are agreement with the Comments and concerns of Hank Phibbs, Paul Vogelheim and Leland Christensen. The new amendments are unacceptable to us. The original plan needs to remain in place.
Hear our voices. Come experience our community. See the traffic impact on Ski HillRoad on numerous days t[lrough the ski season and the speeds through the school zone. Who’sproperty is this bike path linkon?
We had dirt and sediment in our water (we are on the Alta Pipeline) after a huge rain storm and could not drink our water.
It was an oda coincidence that Targhee did construction above the trap bar and disturbed the existing soil. I believe their retaining wall was washed out, hmm, What would be the impact on our wells or pipelines below a GIR expansion. Have studies been done? What about the sewage impact on our water? Are you aware of where our community water comes from?
We have the same concerns as Jackson or Wilsonwould have.
Beverly Koller KellPurcell
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Beverly Koller
Tue 11/13/2018 9:27 PM
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Beverly Koller KellPurcell
307-353-1020 1020 Afta North Road
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Michael B.Whitfietd
Wed 11/14/OiB 5:36 AM
Mark Newcornb
Good morning Mark and fellow Commissioners; Again thank you for your careful consideration of the proposed amendments to mitigation of the Grand Targhee Resort Master Development Plan
I would like to suggest one further important consideration for the County. lithe Commission elects to require conservation of
large blocks of land in Alta and beyond through conservation easements as I hope, it will not be enough to simply require a given acreage of conservation easement. The conservation easements will also require further definition to truly provide the high quality open space needed for wildlife habitat, or for that matter for continued agricultural use. For example, 300 acres of conservation in one extreme could consist of ten 30-acre conservation easements, each with one reserved building area. By contrast a conservation easement designed to protect high quality wildlife habitat or the ability to farm the land on the same 300 acres might consist of one conservation easement of 300 acres with one reserved building area in a location that best fits the habitat requirements. Of course the defined standard for the conservation easement will greatly affect the cost of the easement. Thus it would seem logical to me to require the proponent to provide some level of funding to the County for easement acquisition such that the County could then work with private land conservation organizations to identify the conservation opportunities and put the conservation into place.
Thank you for your consideration, Michael
Michael 8. Whitfield 1790 East 2000 South Driggs, ID 83122 208-520-6117 [email protected]
From: Michael [mailto: [email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 5:42 AM To: Mark Newcomb; [email protected] Subject: RE: Grand Targhee Resort Master Development Plan Mitigation
Good morning Mark, You are certainly up early. Your comment regarding zoning differences in the two Teton Counties is accurate, and this difference is reflected in the relative land value differences as well. As such, acquisition of conservation easements on the Idaho side of the state line may be easier. However there are several considerations that strongly argue for conservation in Alta, WYthat will result in larger blocks of protected habitat than zoning can create.
First, key elements of the winter habitat for those iconic ungulate species are predominantly found in Wyoming, including the hiding and thermal cover that they use during the day. Secondly if we are to conserve those seasonal and sometimes daily animal movements we need to conserve the corridors that they use. Even a housing density of one residence and associated outbuildings on 35 acres, when coupled with the associated roads, dogs and other human activities may impede movement of the more sensitive species. in Valley and Idaho for most of my life, I am a conservation biologist by training and have been observing wildlife Teton Wyoming over 50 years with training. I have seen many changes in how wildlife use Teton Valley habitats and the losses to ungulate winter Brock range are significant. I would also refer you to work done by the Craighead Research Institute and Brent and other associates in Montana’s Madison Valley where researchers have examined the tolerance of multiple species to varying levels of housing density. With carefully targeted conservation in AIta we can better protect some key habitats and also increase the permeability of those habitats for migratory wildlife that traverse Alta to get into Idaho.
In addition the agricultural and scenic open space found in Alta, Wyoming is a benefit to the entire Teton Valley.Whereas I strongly support the concept of conservation in both AIta, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho to mitigate impacts to both areas, I believe that we gain the most when there is coordinated effort that provides for conservation of larger blocks of land on both sides of the state line. Thankyou, Michael
Michael B. Whitfield [email protected] 208-520-6117
From: Mark Newcornb Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 4:38 AM To: Michael Subject: Re: Grand Targhee Resort Master Development Plan Mitigation
Thank you Michael. I certainly appreciate your concern for protecting key open space and habitat for iconic ungulate species.
One challenge I have in thinking about this is the difference in what zoning allows on the Idaho versus Wyoming side of the state line. In Teton County, Wyoming we restrict development in the rural areas such as those around Alta to one house (and associated residential unit) to 35 acres. In Teton County, Idaho, I believe folks are allowed to subdivide property into lots as small as 3 acres. While I agree we should preserve the rural character of Alta and ensure it is maintained, in terms of preserving open space, it seems like the best bang for the buck might actually be on the Idaho side. I worry that over-emphasizing conservation in AIta would result in conserving space that already at worst can only have 1 house per 35 acres while missing opportunities to preserve open space in Idaho that might see 8 or 9 houses per 35 acres. I’dcertainly appreciate your continued thoughts.
Sincerely, MarkNewcomb Chair,TetonCountyBoardof CountyCommissioners mnewcombtetoncountyyg 307.413.9690
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November 12, 2018
Teton County Board of County Commissioners P.O.Box3594 Jackson, WY83001 (by email only)
RE:Grand Targhee Master Plan Amendment
Dear Board of County Commissioners, First, thank you for your ongoing efforts to find well reasoned and fair solutions to mitigation of Grand Targhee Resort expansion proposals. I write to respectfully request that you carefully consider mitigation planning for Grand Targhee Resort expansion that will be in balance with the impacts of that expansion upon Alta, Wyoming and all of Teton Valley west of the
I Tetons. Although Iwish for continued success for Grand Targhee Resort, am also very concerned by the impacts of the planned expansion. Ten years ago Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners were very thoughtful in creation of an agreement with the Resort to provide for mitigation of development impacts within the larger area of Teton Valley, Idaho and Wyoming. That agreement required protection of large expanses of open space both in Alta and beyond the state boundary—some 600 acres of open space with at least half in Alta. That level of conservation is an appropriate baseline for your consideration of development mitigation. History tells us that large scale development at the Resort will have big impacts to the entire valley. The area’s wildlife also remind us of the ecological connections across the state boundary.
in I agree with the 2008 conclusion that protection of large blocks of open space Alta and beyond are the most beneficial way to deploy mitigation resources. One good example is the significant elk, mule deer and moose migrations into the foothills of the West Slope of the Tetons in Wyoming and beyond into the valley bottom in Wyoming and Idaho each winter. Concentration areas for these ungulate populations are well known and provide excellent opportunities where conservation of open space through permanent conservation easements could greatly ameliorate the future outlook for these animals. In addition many other wildlife species make seasonal movements from the Tetons into and across the valley, wildlife that could benefit greatly from conservation of larger blocks of important open space.
Grand Targhee Resort’s recent mitigation proposals have included far less resource protection than the 2008 agreement that the Resort entered into with the County would provide, yet the Resort continues to ask for the same high level of development entitlement. For example, a recent proposal for contributions to pathway construction is inappropriate—Grand Targhee Resort has itself created many more trails in recent years than were available in the past and Resort expansion will lead to even more recreation opportunity (and impact on wildlife), not less. The mitigation funding is best used when it targets what is lost to development expansion at the Resort base and the surrounding area and the consequent expansion of residential and rcreational developnients across Teton Valley—wildlife habitats and agricultural and scenic open space. The level of funding should be high enough to provide for meaningful open space protection. Iwould argue that the 600 acres agreed to in 2008, hall on each side of the state boundary, is the least acreage that is acceptable. Anything less is insufficient. Further, the concept of conservation on both sides of the state line is fair and appropriate given how wildlife use the area and the Resort expansion’s impacts to wildlife habitats.
There are many opportunities for meaningful conservation of significant open space of high natural resource value in Alta and the broader valley on both sides of the state line. Further, there are a number of very strong organizations including land trusts with robust and durable stewardship programs that work in this area and can provide the County with both conservation planning and professional completion and securement of priority projects to the benefit of the people and nature of Teton County, Wyoming and the broader Teton Valley.A major challenge will be how this funding is generated. Ifthere is no up-front commitment from the Resort, at least at a level commensurate with each stage of development, it will be difficult to build sufficient funds to complete the necessary projects. Agreements with willing landowners to complete conservation easements require some certainty of funding. Reliance solely upon a slow accumulation of a percentage of initial sales or transfer fees will make it very difficult to accrue the funds needed for priority projects in a timely manner.
Wildlife habitats and agricultural open space in Teton ValleyWyoming and Idaho, much like Jackson Hole, are currently hard pressed by residential and recreational development. Our human population continues to grow dramatically and our highly valued wildlife resources are at threat. On the Idaho side of the state boundary, Jackson Hole workers who cannot afford housing in Jackson Hole are already creating a huge challenge for the ecology and social fabric of Teton Valley. Grand Targhee Resort expansion will exacerbate this problem. When considering mitigation of the impacts of Targhee Resort expansion and related expansion of worker housing and residential and recreational developments across Teton Valley, I would strongly encourage projects that protect Teton Valley’sever shrinking natural open spaces. Whereas I agree that at least half of proposed conservation should occur in Alta, W
Ialso encourage consideration for the broader impacts to Teton Valley.
With respect, Michael Michael B. Whitfield
1790 E 2000 5 Driggs, ID $3422 208-520-6117
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Dear Commissioners, We are out of town, but heard the welcome news that you adopted the resolution, growing from the WPLIprocess, to give new protections to public lands in Teton County. Its a strong step forward. I hope the conservation and recreation communities willwork with you to achieve enactment in Congress. Many thanks, Marcia Kunstel
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Wed 11/14/2018 8:55AM
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Roby Hurley
Dear Commissioners,
We are ernailing and writing in support of the 2008 Grand Targhee Master Plan as it stands for the following reasons:
We respect the sound reasoning and compromises that resulted in the 2008 GTMR
We strongly feel that 301 acres of conservation land (particularly if it is contiguous and adjoining public land) in Alta is the preferred mitigation strategy
The Teton Creek Corridor Project stands on its own merits and we support it and would be thrilled to see Teton County support it but riot at the expense of an upfront purchase of significant acreage for mitigation by the Grand Teton developer.
• The $100,000 for the ICCP plus 2% proposal before the commission is a weak offer because of: the token upfront contribLition (regardless of the worthiness of the TCCP), the lengthy (years) time it wocild take for enough monies to be collected to ensure the mitigation and the risk that the owner/developer of Grand Teton resort would have a financial failure before any actual mitigation. This failure could occur after the enviionmental impact of the project resulting in environmental damage without the cash to pay for cleanup or mitigation. My grandfather would look at this and say: “Abird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”
• We are full time residents of Alta WYand customers of Grand Targhee winter and summer and like the majority of the folks in the region we want it to be an economic success. We support such expansion that is required to keep it thriving. The resort is a recreation gem and an economic engine for Teton Valley. Having said that, if the owner/developer can’t commit to the upfront expense of mitigation of what is surely to h a significant impact to the site, the general ecosystem,the hydrology, the roads and the government services then the commission should not commit it’ssupport,
Resl’ecthilly,
John R.]anes, Jr. M.D.and Robin C.]anes 250 YellowRose Drive Alta, ‘N’ 83414
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Mycomments to USFSon Snow King,and Iwould add: WillSnow Kingadd some employee housing far these improvements ? We should not add demand for more housing.
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I into previously I support most of the improvements proposed by Snow King,includingthe gondola. am concerned about the expansion undeveloped areas, especiallyon the back side (south). With the wind and sun, Iwonder how good the skiing could be. Maybe only Spring skiing. Also there should be an easier way down the steep part of the bottom, Itgets icyand is really hard sometimes. I’mnot sure ifthere’s a fixfor that, but it would help ifthere was an easier way down that one part (just above the Cougar Lift). I have pUrchased an all winter season pass in the past, but this winter I’mjust getting the uphill hiking pass. Whatever improvements are approved, it should include allowing uphillskitravel, please. I like the restaurant and observatory at the top. thank you, Robert Wemple, 307-699-0017 3022 Alpine ViewLane,Jackson WY P0 Box9607, 83002
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Mark Newcomb Chair Teton Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 3594 Jackson, WY 83007
November 6, 2018
Dear Mr. Newcomb,
The purpose of this letter is to update the Board of County Commissioners on results of air monitoring and environmental dosimetry by the Environmental Surveillance, Education, and Research (ESER) Program during calendar year 2017. The ESER Program is currently managed by Veolia Nuclear Solutions — Federal Services (VNSFS) for the U.S. Department of Energy - Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID). ESER collects environmental samples on and outside of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site. The samples are analyzed for radioactive contaminants that could have been released by operations at the INLSite.
The ESER Program maintained a low-volume air sampler and environmental dosimeter on the roof of the Jackson Fire EMS building until October 5, 2015, when the sampler was shut down pending the identification of a new, more suitable location. The sampler and environmental dosimeter are now located on High School Road, south of the Teton County Sludge Disposal Facility. The Jackson Hole air sampler was successfully restarted on December 29, 2016, at that location.
During 2017, the air filter from that sampler was collected weekly and analyzed for gross alpha and gross beta radioactivity, which is produced primarily by naturally occurring radionuclides. The charcoal cartridge was also collected weekly and analyzed for radioiodine, a product of nuclear fission that would indicate a nuclear incident. The air filters were then composited on a quarterly basis and analyzed for gamma- emitting radionuclides, including cesium-137, and for transuranic radionuclides, specifically americium 241, plutonium-238, and plutonium-239/240. These human-made radionuclides exist as part of background radiation due to historical nuclear weapons tests and incidents (e.g., Cherynobyl and Fukushima accidents).
Alldetected air concentrations were below DOE Derived Concentration Standards (DCSs) established for protection of human health and would result in a dose of 100 millirem/yr(1 millisievert/yr) with constant exposures to those levels. This is the limitestablished in DOE Order 458.1 (Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment). This order may be found at https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives documents/400-series/0458-1 -border-ad mc3.
The weekly gross alpha and gross beta activities measured in filters during 2017 are plotted by date of collection in Figures 1 and 2, respectively. (Note that in Figure 2 the y-axis is on a nonlinear, logarithmic scale.) The plots show the concentrations measured in air for Jackson, Sugar City (located between the INLSite and Jackson), and Craters of the Moon (considered a background location). The plots include the maximum weekly concentrations measured within the entire ESER sampling network, which consists of sixteen stations located on and around the INLSite. A typical seasonal pattern is evident in both graphs, with highest concentrations in the fall/winter due to agricultural suspension of dust or temperature inversions and lowest concentrations in the spring/summer. The impact of smoke from regional wildfires can also be observed in the period from the beginning of August through early September. The gross
RECEIVEDNOVi 471 Page 2 of 5 alpha and gross beta results are virtually indistinguishable between locations, as confirmed by statistical analysis of the data. This indicates that the results in Jackson are representative of natural background and not due to releases from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL)Site.
Radioiodine (iodine-131) was not detected in any charcoal cartridge collected at Jackson or any other location we monitor for 1-131.
Cesium-137 (a gamma-emitting radionuclide) and strontium-90 (a beta-emitting radionuclide) were not detected in any quarterly composited air sample collected from Jackson.
With regards to specific alpha-emitting transuranic radionuclides, plutonium-239/240 was not detected in any composited filter sample during 2017. However, americium-241 was detected the first quartet and plutonium-238 during the third quarter in the composited filters collected in 2017 from Jackson and other locations (Table 1). The results were just above the detection levels, similar to results made at other locations, and well below measurements made at all locations during the past ten years. They were also less than the specific DCSs established for the protection of human health.
In addition to air sampling, the ESER Program placed an optically stimulated luminescent dosimeter (OSLD), which measures exposure to environmental radioactivity, near the air sampler and replaced it every six months for laboratory analysis. Measurements of ionizing radiation using OSLDs are typically made semiannually during the sampling year— e.g., from November2016 through April 2017 and from May 2017 through October 2017. An OSLD was placed at the new Jackson location in January 2017 when the station was ready. Thus, only four months of data were collected during the first six month period and a total annual ambient dose could not be estimated. The ambient dose measurement made at Jackson during the second half of 2017 was 57.5 mrem. This result is typical of measurements made across the INLSite region during the same time period. The results ranged from 48.4 to 72.5 mrem and averaged 56.24 mrem.
Environmental monitoring conducted at the INLSite and at offsite locations, such as Jackson, are summarized annually in the Idaho National Laboratory Site Environmental Report. The most recent annual report documents results of environmental monitoring collected during 2017. This and other ESER publications (such as quarterly data reports) may be found on our website (http:Hwww.idahoeser.com/).
Ifyou or other members of the board have any questions concerning the ESER measurements made at Jackson or interpretation of the results, please contact me by phone at (208) 227-9039 or by e-mail at [email protected]. We are also available to provide an in-person briefing on these results at your request.
Environmental Surveillance Task Manager Environmental Surveillance, Education, and Research Program VEOLIA NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS - FEDERAL SERVICES
Cc: Mr. Doug Halford, VNSFS Ms. Betsy Holmes, DOE-ID Ms. Katherine Medellin, DOE-ID Mr. Mark Gagen, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
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Table 1. Plutonium-238 and Americium-241 Concentrations Detected in Ambient Air Filters Collected in 2017. Quarter Radionuclide Result (gCiImL) Locatio&’ Croiip l)CSC(tCi/tnI) Detected (1.9 ± 0.5$) x 10.18 Idaho falls Distant 1st 4.1 x 10.14 (1.6±0.4$)x 1O8 Jackson Distant 151 4.1 x 10-14 Americium-241 (1.9+0.54) x i0 Sugar City (duplicate)d Distant 2’ 4.1 x 10-14 (1.3 + 0.42) x 10-18 Blackfoot (duplicate)d Distant 3rd 4.1 x 10-14 (1.9 + 0.50) x 10-18 Mud Lake Boundary 3rd 4.1 x 10.14 (1.7 ± 0.4$) x 1018 Blackfoot (dup1icate)’ Distant Jst 3.7 x 10-14 (1.9 + 0.53) x 10.18 Van Buren INI, Site 3.7 x 10i Plutoniurn-238 2 (2.1 ±0.59)x 1018 I3lackfoot Distant 3rd 3.7 x (2.5 ± 0.65) x Jackson Distant 3rd 3.7 x
a. Results ± ICT. Results shown are 3CT. b. Samples collected by ISER contractor. c. DCS = Derived Concentration Standard. The concentration of a radionuclide in air which, if inhaled for a year, would result in a dose of 100 mrem/yr. d. Primary sample collected at same location had no detectable 241Amor 2391240Puon the filter.
VNSFederalServices,LLC VNSF-ID-ESER-SURV-5004 120TechnologyDrive,IdahoFalls,ID83401 off +1-208-525-8250 www.idahoeser.com Clarification of Alta Water rights: Follow up to Grand Targhee Master Plan
Janet Conway
Thu 11/15/2018 8:15AM
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Dear Commissioners, 14th Upon reviewing the discussion of your Nov meeting, Iwas unclear how the existing senior water tights of Alta ranchers and residential consumers would be protected going forward. Could you clarify what language will be part of the agreement with the developer in this regard?
I am willing to work with you and/or the county attorney to draft some appropriate language. As stated previously, retention of our legally owned water rights is essential to our livelihood.. Regards, Janet Heslin 465 E. Rigby Rd. Alta, WY83414 307 353 0053 [email protected]
Tostop receivingmessages from Board Of County Commissionersgroup, stop following it. I2• 18’ Classical Academy
Jack Krouskup
Thu 11/15/2018 2:50 PM
To:Board Of County Commissioners
Commissioners
My wife and I are residents of South Park and have submitted our observations in the past. I don’t need to repeat all those points; Itrust you have heard them numerous times. The proposed academy is the wrong size and in the wrong place. We strongly urge you to support the conclusions of your professional Planning Commission and reject the proposed text amendments that would encourage this Academy and potentially other misplaced development in Teton County.
We would be happy to chat with any one of you at your convenience.
Jack and KayKrouskup
307-203-2411
To slop receiving messages from Board Of County Commissioners group, stop following it. Support the leton WUdlandsConservation Plan, with some strengthening improvements
Miles Roscher
Thu 11/15/2018 7:52 PM
Board Of County Commissioners
Dear The Board of County Commissioners leton County, Wyoming,
Dear Teton County Commissioners,
Federal public lands in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which belong equally to all Americans, provide essential habitat for grizzly bears, wolves, native trout, and countless other species.
As you consider your recommendations fur the future of America’s Wilderness Study Areas in Wyoming, please know that I support the Teton Wildlands Conservation Plan, with some strengthening improvements. A copy of that plan is available here: http://bit.ly/2wrXu]S
The Teton Wildlands Conservation Plan would protect 254,000 acres as designated Wilderness in the Palisades, Mt. Leidy,Grayhack, Shoal Creek, and other wild areas. In addition, another 124,000 acres proposed in the Plan as roadless Teton Conservation Areas should also be protected as wilderness.
Furthermore, I oppose any PCIrecommendations that could result in the loss of these cherished national public lands wildlands to the logging, drilling and mining industi es and/or motorized recreation.
A strengthened Teton Wildlands Conservation Plan will best protect America’s wildlife heritage and America’s wild public lands legacy, and I urge you to recommend it to Congress.
Thanks again for your time and consideration.
Sincerely MilesRoscher 382/56th P1SE
Bothell, WA 98012
To stop receiving messages from Board Of County Commissioners group, stop following it. SPRING CREEK DEVELOPMENT CO., EEC A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY P.O. Box 1492 JACKSON hOLE, WYOMING 83001
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TETON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAND DELIVERED Re: Targhee Village Affordable Housing Mitigation Dear Commissioners:
Enclosed is a letter I sent to Alex Norton at the end of September regarding The Affordable Housing Lot at Targhee Village, in Alta. It was submitted at Alex’ request after a discussion we had and accompanied by a form he gave me and told me to check the box labeled “Zoning Compliance Verification”. It is self-explanatory and ought to be read before continuing this letter. The response I received from the County Planning Office was that they wouldn’t respond until we had submitted a $500 review fee!
It seems ludicrous to require the payment of a fee to clear up a problem created solely by the Planning Office’s two decade long inability to address and finally arrive at an authoritative, logical, non-contradictory, response to a question about the meaning of its own requirement. This is especially galling when the Director of the County’s Housing Authority seems to support the approach suggested and recommended that I confer with the Planning Office to pursue it. Quite frankly, other than a bureaucratic need to pigeon-hole, I don’t agree with the instructed characterization of my request on the form. I certainly believe that, after the run-around we’ve received for 19 years, we should not have to pay for the staff time necessary too finally clean this matter up in a way that removes the questions and more effectively responds to the County’s affordable housing issues.
We won’t be submitting a $500 fee because we think that the Commissioners should, first, address the desirability and appropriateness of a fee-in-lieu alternative and, if acceptable, direct the staff to look into what is appropriate under the circumstances. It just seemed to us that actually doing something meaningful to resolve the serious housing problems in Jackson Hole made more sense than clinging to an unresolved vestigial anomaly in Pierre’s Hole.
For our part, we are intent on pursuing a significant reduction in the assessed value of the Lot by the County Assessor to reflect effect of the regulation on the inability to market the lot.
We would appreciate some sort of serious consideration of this matter. As I told Alex, we’re all getting along in years and we’d like to get this resolved before we are in our graves. Very trrs
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September 24, 2018 Alex Norton Teton County Planning Office Jackson, WY 83001 HAND DELIVERED
Re: Targhee Village Affordable Housing Mitigation Dear Alex:
This letter is written as a follow up to our conversation regarding the use of a fee-in-lieu arrangement rather than a deed restricted conveyance to comply with the County’s Affordable Housing requirements relating to the Targhee Village Subdivision.
As you know, in December of 1999 Targhee Village Subdivision was permitted by the County with the Affordable Housing component to be addressed by means of the developer holding out Lot 21 as an affordable housing lot under the Affordable Housing Regulations and Guidelines as set forth in Section 49500.A.3 of the County’s Land Development Regulations. An Affidavit Affecting Title Covenant and Encumbrance was duly recorded to effect that requirement.
Since that time 19 years ago, the owners of Lot 21 have sought the County Planning staffs guidance on exactly how the sale of the lot could be effect, to whom and at what price. Initially we were advised that the staff was unsure of how to deal with it and would look into the matter. Later we were informed that there had been personnel changes in the Office and we need to await new staff “coming up to speed” on the subject. Then we were told that new regulations and guidelines were being considered. Then someone said maybe we ought to build a new home on the lot and sell a completed home, since that might be easier to deal with by the staff (this was a non-starter). Since we were not in any position to list the lot for sale without any idea of the qualified buyers or pricing on the lot, things just drifted until Geordie Gillefl came along in 2007 and sought to buy the lot in order to meet affordable housing requirements for a proposed enlargement of Grand Targhee Resort. After the County decided that the lot could be sold for $75,000, we entered into an agreement to sell it to Grand Targhee in 2008. Unfortunately, the national and local economies entered a major recession shortly after that and Gillett couldn’t proceed with the development or the completion of the purchase of Lot 21, and the contract expired and terminated. For several years the real estate market in Teton County — especially on the west side of the Tetons — languished.
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to of Rep. Cheney Anti-WSA bill H.R.6939Advances in House
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Sun 11/18/2018 854 PM
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Joy Bannon @WWF
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Dear Forest Supervisor O’Connor, Teton County Commissioners, members of the press--
Representative Cheney’s H.R.6939 was reported out of the House Committee on Natural Resources Thursday morning, November 15th. The vote was 19 in tavor, 11opposed.
This billwipes out WSAprotections in Lincoln, Sweetwater, and Bighorn counties. The bill also creates barriers to additional wilderness protection across ALLof Wyoming in the future,
Here is a link tn the viden of the Committee consideration of the bill. Note the strong statement gj,gst this bill by Ranking Member Grijalva. flpsyoutu.be/j55aG411GKc
While this bill does not immediately affect Teton County, it could impact future management choices for National Forest lands in Teton County, if passed.
Chairman Newcomb -- Thank you and the Board for sending a letter to Representative Cheney last February, asking her to withdraw her bill H.R.4607 to legislate increased hell-skiing in the Palisades.
While the recent bill, H.R.6939,appears to sidestep Teton County, I believe this bill also endangers future freedom of choice for natural lands protection in the County. Ifthe Commission would send her a fresh letter expressing concern over this bill, and send copies to other Members of Congress, that would help. This bill is far from law, and other Members of Congress care a lot about the wild heritage of Yellowstone and Jackson Hole.
Thank you all for your attention.
Happy Thanksgiving))
Phil
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6 SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AN])
7 FOREST SERVICE WILDERNESS STUDY AREA
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6 of Tilclei.lt(ss Study Areas.
7 (h) CoVERID Piaiic LANDS.—Subsection (a) shall
8 apply to the following Fedeii1 lands in Wyoming:
9 (1) Wilderness Study Areas, or portions there-
10 of, administered by the Bureau of Land 1\Ianage—
11 ment and the Forest Service in Liiicohi County.
12 (2) Wilderness Study Areas, or portions there-
13 of, Hdmiflistele(l l)y the Bureau of Land i\Linnge—
14 meat in Sweetwatet County.
15 (3) Wilderi ess Study Areas, or p01ti OHS there—
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22 SEC. 3. PROHIBITION.
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10 i)1ocess of the Bureau of Land Management or the Forest
11 Service shall no longer be mveiitoried ol ideidifieci as such.
12 Such lands shall be managed uncici the respective Federal
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.IIR 6939 III May Park is not a dog park
Kenneth Helfner
Mon 11/19/2018 12:41 PM
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Steve AshwDrth
Commissioners and park and Recdept
My name is Kenneth heffner and own a home at 675 e hall ave. I am aware of the meeting to discuss making May Park an off leash dog park next tues nov 27 in Jackson.
I’mwriting to express my disapproval of such a move. Parking and trafficconcerns. As well my understand that the deed put in place for the park cites no dog parks (I very well might be wrong on this matter).
With no current off street parking provided for such a dog park - where might you propose folks willpark? On my street as it turns into a thur way perhaps? Or willyou build designated parking lot ? Who willmaintain up keep when folks let their animals run ftee in the winter ?
There are many existing lands to exercise ones animal. Let’skeep it that way. Let’skeep east Jackson streets from becoming busier with those who don’t reside in our neighborhood, but stand to benefit the most from the usage of tax dollars.
I strongly say no on this matter.
Thanks,
Ken
You’rereceiving this message because you’re a member of the Board Of County Commissioners group. FW: November 16, 2018 Board Meeting Summary
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Please find attached the summary of the November 16, 2018 Airport Board meeting. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
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Michelle Michelle Anderson, G.M.
Assistant Airport Director
Finance &Administration MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 19, 2018
TO: Teton County Commissioners &Town Council
FROM: Jim Elwood, A.A.E.
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF NOVEMBER 16, 2018 BOARD MEETING
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved the following seven items that were on the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes: Presented for Board review and approval were the minutes from the regular Board meeting held on October 10, 2018.
2. ERMC Aviation Services — Baggage Handling System Maintenance Contract: The Board accepted a contract for maintenance and inspection of the baggage handling system. The proposal covered four service trips per year for a one-year term.
3. lED On Call — Paging System Maintenance Contract: The Board accepted a proposal for a maintenance and warranty contract for the airport’s paging system through lED Support Services. Included in the agreement is hardware warranty, software, maintenance, and repair for a three-year term.
4. Rental Car Agreements: Approved were amended and restated rental car agreements for Hertz, Enterprise, and National/Alamo to incorporate the new QTA facility. The agreements are for a three-year term ending April 30, 2021.
5. Leibowitz & Horton Agreement — Airline Agreements Amendment 2: Approved was an amendment to the existing Leibowitz and Horton agreement to provide for the development of a new airline rate structure as well as new airline operating agreements and facilities leases. The current airline agreements were signed in 2008 and willbe updated to reflect current industry standards and practices. The new agreements and rates willalso be negotiated with the airlines as part of the proposed cost.
6. Jorgensen — UtilityDesign: Approved was a proposal to extend the gravity wastewater system to the northeast edge of the development subzone from the art circle. This project is anticipated to run within the same corridor as the landside project so will be timed to limitdisturbance in the area. The proposal from Jorgensen included the concept design, DEQ permitting, construction documents for the CMAR, and construction services. 7. Wadman — Change Order 1: As part of the stormwater filtration project, Wadman has been using native material to create the stone for the filtration. A byproduct from the material screening to create this stone is another material that meets WYDOT specifications for other airport project needs as road base. Stockpiling and saving a portion of this road base for future projects willresult in a future reduction in construction traffic and will be more environmentally friendly as the airport continues to use native material along with the benefit of substantial future construction cost savings.
GENERAL BOARD MEETING ACTION ITEMS:
CUSTOMER FACILITES CHARGE: The CFC balance as of October 31, 2018 is $1,109,590. October CFC collections were $406,064. Allproject reimbursements will be made from the QTA loan. AllCFC revenues are pledged to the repayment of the loan.
FINANCIAL REPORTS: October financials continue to track with the budget as expected. Year to date income across the three enterprise centers is 9% over budget and expenses are 3% over budget.
JVIATION — AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES AWARD & AGREEMENT: The airport accepted bids for airport engineering services. Three qualified bidders submitted responses. The selection committee reviewed the proposals and selected Jviation as the top proposer. The Board approved awarding the engineering services to Jviation and the agreement between Jviation and the Board for a five-year term.
JVIATION — Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) ASSESSMENT PROJECT: One of the projects under the engineering agreement is to complete a conceptual facility assessment for a new firehouse (ARFF) and related support facilities. The work requires Jviation to review the existing infrastructures at the airport as well as FAAcriteria for their use. Following this review, Jviation willdevelop alternatives, evaluate various locations within the development subzone, and present their conclusions on these alternatives. The Board approved Amendment 1 to the Jviation agreement to complete the conceptual facility assessment for a new ARFF and related support facilities.
CISCO MERAKI — INTERNET AND WI-Fl UGRADES: Silver Star approached the airport with an offer for 10Gb internet service, the first location for this service in the State. This proposal gives the Airport the opportunity to partner with Silver Star and enhance the internet service at the airport. This willrequire an upgrade to the network in the terminal building and administration offices. This investment willprovide a 1,000 percent increase in capacity in data bandwidth. This willbe highly beneficial for both the customer experience, but also equally important in building the technology infrastructure that willset up the airport for future needs. The Board approved the equipment upgrade to meet the 10 Gb capacity requirements. COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGIES, INC. — RADIOIMPROVEMENTS: There are currently some locations throughout the airport with weak orçPo radio signal coverage. The proposal was to purchase a bi-direction amplifier to enhance signals to those areas as well as purchase additional radios for new vehicles and to expand the handhelds. The Board approved the purchase of proposed radio improvements. 2,OL{1A1 Fwd: Memo re Path 22
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18-11-20Memorandum re 23 U.S.C.109and Enroachment Permit w ex.pdf;
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From:Stefan Fodor
Dear commissioners: Attached please find a memorandum analyzing the conditions of the encroachment permit for the bike path on Highway 22,
Please let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Stefan
Stefan i, Fodot Fodor Law Office, PC 307.733.2880 FODOR LAW OFFICE, PC StefiuiJ.Podor P.O. Box5Sl / ]ackson, WY 83001 307.733.2880 (t) / 307.733.2890 (f) [email protected]
MEMORANDUM
To: Teton County Board of County Commissioners
Cc: Commissioners Elect Deputy County Attorney Keith Gingery Steve Ashworth, Parks and Rec Brian Schilling, Pathways & Trails Coordinator Katherine Dowson, Friends of Pathways From: Stefan i. Fodor
Date: November 20, 2018
Re: 23 U.S.C. § 109(m) and Encroachment Permit for Shared Use Pathway on Hwy. 22
This memorandum analyzes whether Teton County is financially responsible for relocating the multi-use pathway that is currently located within WYDOT’s right-of-way along Highway 22 (the “Pathway”). In 2015, WYDOTconditionally approved Teton County’s encroachment into its public right- of-way in order to construct the Pathway (the “Encroachment Agreement”). The Encroachment Agreement is attached here as Exhibit A. WYDOThas plans to expand Highway 22 to 5 lanes. As a result of this expansion, the Pathway will likely be required to be moved out of the right-of-way and relocated partially on private property. Question Presented
Is Teton County responsible for moving or relocating the Pathway at its own expense? Short Answer
Yes. Pursuant to the plain and unambiguous terms of the Encroachment Agreement, Teton County is responsible for moving or relocating the Pathway at its own expense. WYDOT has the authority, under state law, to regulate encroachments within its rights-of-way. Any entity seeking to encroach within its right-of-way must first obtain written permission to do so. Such written permission sets forth the conditions for encroachment and constitutes an enforceable written agreement between the parties. Public utilities aside, encroachment into the state right-of-way is a privilege, not necessarily a right. Here, in exchange for the privilege to extend the Pathway within WYDOT’sright-of-way, Teton County agreed to relocate or move its Pathway at its own expense if WYDOTneeded the right-of-way. It appears WYDOTwill likely need the right-of-way in the near future. Per the plain and unambiguous
Page 1 of 4 terms of the Encroachment Agreement, Teton County is responsible for relocating the Pathway at its own expense. Because Teton County is contractually obligated to relocate the Pathway (thereby continuing to provide an uninterrupted nonmotorized route), 23 U.S.C. § 109(m), assuming it is applicable at all, does not prohibit the Highway 22 expansion, nor does it place responsibility on WYDOT for the pathway relocation.
Discussion and Analysis
A. The Encroachment Agreement Contractually Obligates Teton County to Pay for the Relocation of the Pathway.
The State Legislature delegated to WYDOTthe power “to construct, maintain and supervise the public highways of this state” and to “acquire, hold and manage real property in the name of the transportation commission and to develop, improve, operate and maintain the same for any necessary public purpose.” W.S. § 24-2-102(a), WYDOTmay promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out its duties. W.S. § 24-2-105(a). Pursuant to this authorization, WYDOThas adopted rules and regulations regarding encroachment into its rights-of-way.’ Wy. Code. R. 24. Any entity seeking to encroach into WYDOT’sright-of-way must first obtain written permission. Wy. Code. R. 24 § 12. While multi-use paths are not expressly permitted by state law to encroach within the state right-of-way, WYDOT’spolicies encourage pathways within the state transportation system “to the highest practical extent.” WYDOI (2010) Operating Policy 7-4.
The Encroachment Agreement created contractual duties between WYDOTand Teton County.2 When the terms of a contract are clear and unambiguous, we look only to the “four corners” of the document to determine the intent of the parties. 5ee Amoco Production Co. v. EM Nominee Partnership Co., 2 P.3d 534, 540 (Wyo. 2000). The Wyoming Supreme Court has “firmly” recognized that the parties to a written agreement “must comply with the terms of the agreement.” Rissler & McMurry Co. v. Sheridan Area Water Supply Joint Powers Bd., 929 P.2d 1228, 1235 (Wyo. 1996).
Here, the Encroachment Agreement is unambiguous anr1 the intent of the parties is clear. The Encroachment Agreement was issued subject to specific understandings and Specific Instructions, Restrictions, Terms and Conditions (collectively, “Conditions”).3 These Conditions plainly and unambiguously state that where WYDOT“determines it necessary to improve its highway and right-of- way, any improvement constructed on the public land will be moved or reconstructed by the permittee,
1 “[R]ules and regulations adopted pursuant to statutory authority have the force and effect of law.” Doidge v. State Board of Charities and Reform, 789 P.2d 880, 883 (Wyo. 1990). 2 Contracts require “offer, acceptance, and consideration” and mutual assent to the terms. Roussalis v. Wyoming Medical Center, Inc., 4 P.3d 209, 249-250 (Wyo. 2000). Consideration is a “benefit to the promisor or a detriment to the promisee.” ) at 240. Here, there was an offer (WYDOToffered Teton County use of its right of way pursuant to terms of the Encroachment Agreement), acceptance (Teton County agreed to the Encroachment Agreement), and consideration (detriment to Teton County because it assumed the obligation, among other things, to move or relocate the Pathway at its own expense). See e.g. Kennedy v. Polumbo, 209 NC. App. 394, 400-401 (2011) (an encroachment permit executed by the city and state department of transportation created contractual duties between the parties). Courts have upheld the attachment of conditions to the issuance of a state highway encroachment permit, even in the absence of state law expressly authorizing such conditional approval. See Lochsa Falls, LLCv. State of Idaho, et al., 147 Idaho 232 (2009); Vickers v. Lowe, 150 Idaho 439, 443 (2011).
Page 2 of 4 applicant, or improvement owner, their successors or assigns at applicant, permittee, or improvement owners’ expense.”4 (emphasis added)
Teton County also agreed to Condition Number 5 of the Encroachment Agreement, which stated:
THIS PERMIHEE SHALLCOMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWINGSPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS, RESTRICTIONS,TERMSANDCONDITIONS:
5. The permittee by receiving this [Encroachment Agreement] understands, acknowledges, and agrees that upon thirty days written notice, the State can cancel this [Encroachment Agreement] where the right-of-way necessary for construction, reconstruction or maintenance of the State Highway and that permittee will remove his encroachment from the right-of-way within sixty days with no cost or expense to the State and permittee agrees that if he fails to remove the encroachment within sixty days, the State becomes a sole and complete owner of the encroachment and may cause its removal or destruction with no compensation due to the permittee. (emphasis added)
Additionally, WYDOTwrote a letter of transmittal to Teton County enclosing the Encroachment Agreement and notifying the County of the risks associated with installing the Pathway within its right- of-way. Specifically, WYDOTnoted that this section of Highway 22 “has been evaluated and discussed for future capacity improvements. These improvements, if constructed, would impact the pathway facility associated with this project.” WYDOTagain reiterated that if it found it necessary to improve its right-of-way, any improvements “constructed on public land will be moved or reconstructed by the permittee..,at the permittee’s or improvement owner’s expense.” WYDOT,in good faith reliance on Teton County’s promise to relocate the Pathway at its own expense, approved the Encroachment Agreement.
Based on the plain language of the Encroachment Agreement and letter of transmittal, Teton County was aware of the risks associated with installing its Pathway within the Highway 22 right-of-way and of its duty to move or reconstruct the Pathway at its own expense if the entirety of right-of-way was needed by WYDOT.Teton County accepted the risks and agreed to all Conditions when it executed the Encroachment Agreement. In short, Teton County got what it bargained for (i.e. use of the right-of way until such time as it was needed by WYDOT)and now, if Highway 22 is expanded, it will be requited to uphold its agreement to move or relocate the Pathway at its own expense.
B. 23 U.S.C. § 109(m) Does Not Require WYDOTor the Federal Government to Pay for the Relocation of the Pathway.
23 U.S.C.§ 109(m) provides:
Requiring a permittee to relocate encroachments outside the public right of way and to pay for such relocation has been common practice. See Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority v. chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company, 104 s.ct. 304, 307 (1983); State Highway comm’n of Wyoming v. Sheridan-Johnson Rural Electrification Ass’n, 784 P.2d 588 (Wyo. 19891(utilities within the right-of-way must be relocated at owner’s expense).
Page 3 of 4 The Secretary [of the U.S. Department of Transportation] shall not approve any project or take any regulatory action under this title that will result in the severance of an existing major route or have significant adverse impact on the safety for nonmotorized transportation traffic and light motorcycles, unless such project or regulatory action provides for a reasonable alternate route or such a route exists.
While this Code section discusses the authority to undertake a project or regulatory action, it does not address who bears the cost of relocating facilities within the public right-of-way. The Code’s lack of clear guidance, however, is not troubling because Teton County has a contractual duty pursuant to the Encroachment Agreement to move or relocate the Pathway, thereby providing for really continuing to provide) an alternate, nonmotorized route to the public in furtherance of its Pathways Master Plan program. That is, Teton County has contractually assumed the obligation and duty to provide a reasonable alternate route for the Pathway.5 This contractual duty is not prohibited nor preempted by 23 U.S.C.§ 109(m). Accordingly, 23 U.S.C.§ 109(m) is satisfied.6
It is also important to consider the public policy and practical implications if Teton County fails to satisfy its contractual obligations by seeking to shift the cost of Pathway relocation to WYDOT.Teton County has and continues to benefit from the privilege of utilizing WYDOT’sand other federal agencies’ rights-of-way for its pathways. WYDOThas repeatedly partnered with Teton County to help further its connectivity and nonmotorized transportation enhancement policies and goals. If Teton County attempts to shift its relocation expenses to WYDOT, in direct contradiction of the Encroachment Agreement, WYDOT(and other agencies) may be less inclined to allow the County to utilize its public rights-of-way for future pathway projects. If state rights-of-way cannot be utilized for pathways, presumably expansion projects will become more costly because the County will have to purchase or condemn property in order to expand. Additionally, given the recently publicized WYDOTbudgetary shortfalls, one might question WYDOT’swillingness to accept or negotiate any cost sharing for Teton County’s pathways.
Conclusion
Based on the terms and conditions of the Encroachment Agreement, should Highway 22 expand and WYDOTneed the entire right of way, Teton County is contractually obligated to relocate the
Pathway at its own expense, thereby satisfying 23 U.S.C.§ 109(m), if such statute is determined to be applicable.
Teton county agreed that “any improvement constructed on the public land will be moved or reconstructed by the permittee, applicant, or improvement owner, their successors or assigns at applicant, permittee, or improvement owners’ expense.” 6 When read in context of the entire statute, as is required by law, see Kokoszka v. Belford, 417 U.S. 642, 650 (1974), 23 u.s.c. § 109(m) is properly characterized as a design consideration for federal-aid highways rather than a mandate that nonmotorized paths be installed in state rights-of-way and paid for by state and federal monies.
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March 10,2015
Sean O’Malley Teton County Engineer P.O. Box 3594 320 S. King Street Jackson, WY 23001
Re: Pathway 22, Middle Connector Project, Teton County
Dear Mr. O’Malley:
I have reviewed your request for a permit to encroach upon Wyoming Department of Transportation right-of-way along Wyoming Highway 22 for the purposes of constructing a pathway and associated appurtenanceson the above referenced project. Enclosed is your copyof the EncroachmentPennit and pertinent Exhibits.
As you are aware, this section of highway has been evaluated and discussed for possible future capacity improvements. These improvements, if constructed, would impact the pathway facility associated with this permit. Please take special note of the stipulations pertinent to this which state “... where the State determines it necessary to improve its highway and right-of-way,any improvement constructed on the public land will be moved or reconstructed by the permittee at permittee or improvement owner’s expense”.
Additionally, stipulations pertinent to preserving the integrity of the roadway and right-of-way have been made a part of this permit, including maintenance of the encroachment and all associated appurtenances necessary to accommodate the construction and operation of the pathway facility within the highway right-of-way are the responsibility of the permittee.
No work shall begin on the project prior to WYDOT’s review and approval of the design!build underpass structure as well as WYDOT’s review and approval of the Traffic Controlplans.Two- way traffic shall be maintained at all times during construction. You are reminded that improper Sean O’Malley Pathway 22, Middle Connector Project March 10,2015 / Page 2
work methods, unsafe conditions for the public and/or non-conformance with stipulations of record are sufficient reason to cause this work to be stopped until the problem(s) has been corrected.
If you have questions or concerns,please contact me at 307-352-3031.
Sincerely,
Keith L. Compton, P.E. District Engineer
Attachments: Exhibit A: Encroachment Permit
cc: Leroy T. Wells, P.E, District ConstructionEngineer,Rock Springs, WY Tory Thomas, P.E., District MaintenanceEngineer, Rock Springs, WY Dat-inKaufman, P.E., PTOE, District Traffic Engineer, Rock Springs, WY Delbert McOmie, Chief Engineer, WYDOT, Cheyenne,WY John Cox, Director, WYDOT, Cheyenne,WY (v-F-3 Re: ChiIdrens Learning Center Rafter] Site
Giqi Baltes
Tue11/20/20182:05PM
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Dear Commissioners,
We are so happy of your positive consideration for our request for assistance! The amount will help relieve us with some of the costs of our water bills that covered months of the leak in Rafter].
Again, on behalf of our kids and staff.. .thank you!
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On Wed, Sep 19,2018at 1:26PMGigiBaltes
I hope this email finds you well.
I was recommended to write to you by Steve Ashworth, Director of Teton County Parks & Recreation Department about this matter regarding a leak that happened in our Rafter] site, a building that we lease from Teton County.
We were wondering if the County can help relieve us with some of the costs of our water bills that covered the months of the leak? This leak was unknown to us until we received our bills for June and July with readings way over our average summer water meter consumption. According to Tern Schupman from the Town last year’s summer readings, we are just at an average of 15-150,000 gallons.
• June ‘18 water bill - $1,951.20 (total consumption of 63-630,000 gallons) • July ‘18 water bill - $4,652.80 (total consumption jumped to 151-1,510,000) • Aug ‘18 water bill - $ 2,933.61 (total consumption of 93 - 930,000)
The Town gave us only a one time adjustment ($2,317.85) for half of our highest monthly bill per town ordinance. Even with the credit, our summer water bills still came to us paying about $7,000++ compared to same months last year which was only a total of $1,700++.
Here is the timeline for your reference:
August 6, 2018 - Receipt of water bill from town
August 9, 2018 - Thinking there was some leak, we called Wrench It Plumber and he discovered a meter (he believed was the irrigation meter) going crazy fast. - I emailed Andy Ernskine (Parks Manager, TC Parks&Rec) about the possible leak and had the plumber get in contact with TC Parks&Rec. Kile (TC Parks & Rec) and Clint (Wrench It) discussed over the phone what what going on with the meters and Parks & Rec then turned off the irrigation valve as a temporary fix. jgust 10, 2018 - Kile was back at R] and saw some water along the pond on the front side. A staff member and I also personally observed high water all along the weeds north of the parking lot. TC P&R again turned off the irrigation and watched this closely while keeping an eye on landscaping needs.
August 13, 2018 - I talked to Andy personally and he said they just charged up the irrigation there last June and there might have been a break in the pipes and thats what they will find out.
August 24, 2018 - TC P&R informed us that they made the repairs in the irrigation leak in our Rafter] site.
Kindly find attached copies of the 2017 and 2018 water bills for the summer months and emails to and from Andy Ernskine regarding the leak.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Gigi
Gigi Baltes Operations Director Children’s Learning center Tel: (307) 733-1616 Fax: (307) 733-0478 Email: ghPteslr’arninqcenterwyorg P.O. Box 4100, Jackson WY 83001
Gigi Baltes Operations Children’s Learning Center Tel: (307) 733-1616 Fax: (307) 733-0478 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: P.O. Box4100, Jackson WY83001 PhysicalAddress: 145 MercillAve.Jackson, WY83001
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Done Schwertz
Tue 11/20/2018 7:04 PM
To Board Of County Commissioners
To whom it may concern: My family has lived in Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis (JHG&T) Estates since 1973. We bought there because of the vision of the original Master Plan. I am very disturbed by the attempt of the Club to change the approved Master Plan. I understand that there is a shortage of employee housing. But there are many ways to address this issue that are in keeping with the approved Master Plan. The bottom line is that the Club (i.e., Vail) would like to take the cheap way out by buildin:;a trailer court in a Natural Resource Overlay area. The community has made it’s opposition clear in their response to previous attempts to build this RV park. We have organized and fought the project and we OPPOSE the change in the Master Plan that we live by. A change in the Master Plan can open up development of the area in ways that are disrespectful to the neighbors and wildlife. Vail has a ton of money. However, they are unwilling to invest in a reasonable response to employee housing shortage. Clearly they care little for the neighborhood or the land in Jackson Hole compared to their other holdings. Thank you for considering our opinion on this matter. Sincerely Done Schwertz and John Schwertz pr Ce Dr ck%!L A
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In the process of studying the compliance regulations, we observed the following as we stood at the bottom of our road across from where the event was being held.
1. We did not see any “No Parking” signs posted along the Heart Six property along the Buffalo Valley Road.
2. We observed cars being stopped on Buffalo Valley Road we guess to check tickets but it was causing traffic problems for cars that were just traveling through. There was no traffic control.
3. We were down on our road several times and not once did we see the cars being check for alcohol or weapons as they entered the entrance.
4. We did observe several people coming down the Buffalo Run lane carrying beer bottles and cans and drinking them as they walked to the entrance gate and walked right into the gate drinking their beer and no one checked their backpacks for more alcohol. Compliance said no outside alcohol was to be brought into the event.
5. The decimal range was not to exceed 55 decimals pass the Heart Six property line. Our home is approximately 1/4 mile from said property line, straight up the hillside. We had a decimal reader which we check every half hour or so. Our readings ran in the 60 to 78 decimals quite often! Both Saturday and Sunday with Sunday being the worst!! We took these readings from our deck at our house and down on the Buffalo Valley Road!
6. The hours for the concert was to be 5 PM to 10PM both days! Sunday they started pIayin at NOON.
7. The residents who live here are working people and retirees. Most of us go to bed early and the working residents have to get up early. We are extremely use to the wonderful quiet surroundings of the forest.
8. The wildlife, birds, pets and horses have been going through hell the last two days. Before this concert we were having such fun watching cow elk with calves grazing through the willows just across the Buffalo River just opposite where these extremely loud bands were playing.
The big treat for Sunday was watching two men waIIdn around in their thons!
Heart Six DUDE ranch pasture that this event was held in is a WetlandsArea and not supposed to be disturbed. Did anyone inform the concert attendees that they were sitting and standing in a pasture that wintered 119horses and that they were standing in horse crap and piss? This pasture has been flooded for the last few months. Heart Six has built several drainage ditches burying black culvert throughout the pasture which allows some of this horse crap and piss to drain into the Buffalo River. There are several piles horse crap (we guess from their upper pasture behind the ranch) that was piled in this event area as of last fall. Shouldn’tthis have been environmental and possible health problems for concert attendees as well as for the Buffalo River? Page 3 of 3
We are very disappointed that this event was allowed. We residents have endured extremely loud noise these past two days! Many residents had family gatherings planned and guests were to arrive this weekend and all had been canceled because of the nightmare we were about to experience. AND IT WASA NIGHMARE!
We were told that the Board of Commissioners and the Planning Department will be re-evaluating County Regulations in regards to these type of events being held in residential areas and such an area as Buffalo Valley. These events belong at a fairground or better yet out in the desert!
When asked about what enforcement was available for us, we were told that the Sheriffs Office did not have the man power to come up to Buffalo Valley but Heart Six was hiring some security guards but they would not have arresting powers. Somehow that got changed around and there were two Teton County deputes on site at the concert event both nights. Thank you!
There were a lot of complaints called into the Sheriffs Office. Hope you check the call logs to see how many residents were upset!
Thank you,
Joy and Tom Getler LockhartSubdivisionPlatApplication,WilsonTownsite
Ann Harvey
Wed11/21,201811:00AM.
Ta BoardOfCountyCommissionersccommissloners@tetonountyLwnnv:
November21,2018
Dear CountyCommissioners,
Weare writingin response to theNovember2, 2018 letterfromthe PlanningandDevelopmentDepartmententitled “NeighborNoticefor SubdivisionPlat Application,for Lots 11and 12,WilsonTownsite(SD2018-OOl1).”Youwill be consideringthisapplicationat your December4th meeting.Weare immediateneighborsof theseparcels,and we are very concernedaboutthe impactsthis proposalwill haveon us and our property.
Thc letterinformsneighborsthat the LockhartRevocableTrustis asking to reconfigurethe lot linesfor Lots 11and 12 in the WilsonTownSite. Insteadof the existinglot lineseparatingthe two lotsrunningeast-west,it wouldbe redrawn to run north-south,resultingin two lotsof the samesize as the existinglots(accordingto the application),but of a differentshape.Whatconcernsus is the proposedaccessto the westernmostof the two new lots, Lot 13.Insteadof accessingthe lot from SecondStreet,as the currentconfigurationallows,Lot 13will “deriveaccessfrom an adjacent publicalley locatedto the westof the property.”
Whileon paperthismightlookreasonable,it will haveseriousconsequences for both our households(AnnHarveyand Mike Campbell’s,and Al DeRosaand Carole-MaliaSchneider’s)who currentlyuse the alley for access to our homes. Pleaseconsiderthe following:
Jnlike all the lotson the east side of the alley,whichfronton SecondStreet, the two householdson the westside of the alley haveno accessto our property exceptthisalley (FishCreekruns alongthe west side of our lots).Theonlyreason the alleyexistsis to provideaccessto our two lots,and to a thirdvacantlot to the northof the Han’ey/Campbellhome, whichthey own.
%lthoughthe alleyis plattedas a publicalley,the Countydoes not maintainit and does not plow it Ann Harveyhas livedon this alleyfor 22 years,and Al DeRosahas livedhere for 40 years,and duringall thosedecadesthe Countyhas never maintainedit. Essentially,it is a narrowdead-enddrivewayserving two households,and we payall the costsof maintainingit, gradingit, repairingit, and keepingit plowedin winter.The public has no reasonto use it and does not use it Fhere are genuine safety issues with the alley/driveway, which would be exacerbated if another household is added to the drivetvay’s users. The driveway exits directly onto Highway 22 between Second Street and the Fish Creek bridge, opposite the Teton Raptor Center’s driveway. While Second Street is an obvious and well—signedstreet, our driveway is hard to see from either direction, especially at night. Drivers on Highway 22 generally don’t see it and don’t perceive it as a street. We have to use extreme caution when turning into the driveway from Highway 22, for the following reasons
o If approaching from the east, there is little time after passing Second Street to signal that we are making a right turn. If we signal before passing Second Street, drivers behind us assume we are turning onto Second Street and are confused when we pass Second Street without turning. Often, especially in winter when the highway is slick, we are forced to bypass our driveway rather than risk being rear—endedby a closely-following vehicle whose driver doesn’t know of the existence of the driveway and therefore doesn’t understand where we intend to turn.
o If approaching from the west, we often have to stop on the highway while waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic so we can make the left turn into the driveway. Again, many drivers don’t know that the driveway is there and assume our left—turnsignal means we intend to turn left on Second Street. They often fail to slow down or keep a safe distance because they don’t understand that we intend to turn left before Second Street. We have had drivers blaring their horns at us in irritation as they swerve around us, despite our signaling a left turn from the time we begin crossing fish Creek--—simplybecause they don’t know why we are signaling and slowing to turn into this unseen driveway. Adding another household, not to mention construction traffic, will increase the risk for us and for drivers on Ilighway 22.
o When exiting the driveway, we have to go tip a steep grade to get onto the highway. This isn’t a problem in summer, but in winter it can get very icy and slippery. Sometimes we have to make a run at it with some speed, trying to go fast enough to get momentum up the hill, while avoiding shooting out onto the highway into oncoming traffic. Even with 4—wheel—drivevehicles with good snow tires it can still be challenging to get up the grade, stop at the edge of the highway, and then attempt to get enough traction to pull onto the highway in a gap between cars.
o If a vehicle is attempting to turn from Highway 22 into the driveway at the same time as someone is attempting to exit the driveway, the situation is particularly clangerocis,as the only option for the incoming car is to brake and wait (often already in the oncoming lane of traffic) while the exiting car reverses back down the driveway.
It is simply not a good idea to use this driveway when a good alternative (Second Street) is available for the Lockhart parcels.
:laving the new Lot 13 use our driveway will also have significant impacts on our privacy, particularly on AJ and Carole—Malia’s,since the access to the new lot will be directly across the driveway from their house. At night, the headlights of cars exiting the new lot will shine right into their windows from an extremely short distance away. This tvill be a significant new intrusion. The WilsonTownSitePlat has been in place for manydecades,and althoughwe have alwaysexpectedthat the Lockhartparcelswouldbe developedsomeday,we did not expectthatthe lotswould be reconfiguredandthat one wouldmakeour drivewaytheir only access,when both lots(as now configured)obviouslyhave a better access from SecondStreet The safety issuesand the loss of privacywill have substantialand materialimpactson us as neighbors.
Wewouldliketo respectfully suggestan alternative.Evenif the Countywantsto approvethe reconfigurationof the lots, in order to increasetheir valueas buildingsites,the neighborsshouldnot be asked to bear the bruntof the impacts of this reconfiguration—theapplicantshould.Why couldn’tLot 13be givenan access easement from SecondStreet acrossthe newLot 14,insteadof usingthe alley?Werealizethe lotsan small,but all our lots in this part of Wilsonare small. Surelya drivewaycould be extendedfrom SecondStreetthroughLot 14to enter Lot 13fromthe east.This wouldavoidall the safety issueswe discussabove.
Pleaseconsiderthis alternative.If the access issuecouldbe resolved,we wouldnot objectto the lot reconfiguration. Otherwise,we stronglyobject
Thankyou for consideringthesecomments.
Sincerely,
Ann Harvey and Mike Campbell
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SAWATDEESANLAVUN
Thu 11/22/201811:28 AM
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Dear The Board of County Commissioners Teton County, Wyoming,
Dear Teton County Commissioners,
Federal public lands in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which belong equally to all Americans, provide essential habitat for grizzly bears, wolves, native trout, and countless other species.
As you consider your recommendations for the future of America’s Wilderness Study Areas in Wyoming, please know that I support the Teton Wildlands Conservation Plan, with some strengthening improvements. A copy of that plan is available here: http://bit.ly/2wrXuJS
The Teton Wildlands Conservation Plan would protect 254,000 acres as designated Wilderness in the Palisades, Mt. Ceidy,Grayback, Shoal Creek, and other wild areas. In addition, another 124,000 acres proposed in the Plan as roadless Teton Conservation Areas should also be protected as wilderness.
Furthermore, I oppose any PLIrecommendations that could result in the loss of these cherished national public lands wildlands to the logging, drilling and mining industiits and/or motorized mecreation.
A strengthened Teton Wildlands Conservation Plan will best protect America’s wildlife hemitage and America’s wild public lands legacy, and I urge you to recommend it to Congress.
Thanks again for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, dieyRcSAWATDEESANLAVUN
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George Wuerthner
Mon11/26/2018 9:42 PM
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Dear Commissioners
I in I do not live in Teton County, but am a frequent visitor to the Jackson area, and probably spend a total of 2-3 weeks the area
every year. The reason I come to Teton County is visit the wildlands, see the wildlife, and enjoy the clean air and water that these roadless lands provide.
I hope you will conclude that protecting these valuable lands with Wilderness Designation is the best course of action. Wilderness is the Gold Standard for land protection. There is no better way to ensure that these lands will remain in natural condition into the future than giving them federal wilderness protection.
Over the years, I have visited many of these roadless lands including the Palisades, Mount Leidy Highlands, Shoal Creek next to the Gros Ventre Wilderness, Pacific Creek adjacent to the Teton Wilderness, and some of the roadless lands bordering the
Jedediah Smith Wilderness. With that in mind, I ask that you recommend wilderness for all these areas, including the following areas:
• Pacific-Angle • BrecCia • Grizzly Lake • Camp Creek • Boulder Creek • Game Creek North Fork • Beard Beaver • Jack Pine/North-Boone • Burnt Bacon • Green Fish • Mt. Leidy • Palisades • Additions to ]edediah Smith Wilderness Future generations will be thankful for your thoughtfulness and concern. Thank you.
George Wuerthner Bend Oregon and Livingston Montana
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J Craig
Tue 11/27/2018 7:27 AM
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
understand that discussion is ongoing regarding the approval of the building of the JH Classical Academy on a site in South Park.
I have written earlier expressing my concerns and requesting that the change in the LDRsto allow
construction on this site be denied. Since there is an ongoing discussion, Ithought it necessary to express my views again.
My wife and I have owned property in Northern Michigan for over 40 years. Over time what was once a pristine area of lakes, stream and forests has degraded into an area of over expanded development resulting in the loss of the area’s rural character. Even worse has been the dislocation of wildlife.
Today considerable money is being spent in an attempt to clean up the lakes, replant trees and to
bring back the wildlife, which I am pleased to say with some success. It is such a pity that it came to this.
My wife and I are building a home in 3 Creek. The driver for us to come and build is because Jackson reminded us so much of what Northern Michigan once was.
I hope you will decide to deny the construction of the academy and avoid the issues Northern Michigan is dealing with today.
Best regards,
Jack E. Craig President & CEO Craig Wire Products LLC Temple, GA 30179 1)770.562.8010 M)404.391.7105 www.craigwire.com AMD2018-0002
Melissa Ruth
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Cc BoardOf CountyCommissioners 1attachments (3 MB) AMD2018-0002_Comments.pdf; Hamilton and Susan, As an authorized agent for Owl Happenings, LLC,I would like to submit the following public comments regarding AMD 2018-0002 that were sent to the old County Commissioners email address and have not yet been included into the record. These comments were initially sent to the .org Commissioners email and while many of these people received responses from Commissioners, we want to be sure that Staff receives the comments and can incorporate them into the Commissioners’ packets for the December 18th meeting. Please feel free to contact me with any questions/comments/concerns. Best, Melissa Ruth Melissa Ruth Associate Planner p: (307) 733-2999 a: P0 Box 2870 180 S Willow St., Jackson, WY 83001 CONSULThis w: http:/Iwww.y2consultants.com/ e: [email protected] Define. Design. Deliver. 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I am writingto you in support forthe new school site forJackson Hole Classical Academy on South Park Myname is Anna Dewald and I have livedand worked inJackson since 2013. Iam a Second Grade teacher at Jackson Hole Classical Academy. I am also a volunteer coach for the JHHS volleyballteam and am a volleyball with coach for the club Jackson Elite.I am a volunteer leader for Jackson Hole Young Lifeyear-round, and volunteer my local church, Tribe, for differentevents likefeeding soccer players duringhigh school tournaments and supporting differentfamilies in town needing it. I am also a crew lead forTeton County Weed and Pest during the summer. From being so involved in the community here in Jackson, I can tell you firsthand the many benefits the school offers to its students, parents and community at large. We have been in our location for eight years and have come to the point where we are out of space. We also do not own the property we are currently at. We are now at a point where we need a larger permanent place for our school. We have found a parcel in Ri zoning that we feel meets our needs and will also benefit the community. The project uses the FAR 90/10 tool, which will allow us to protect and leave open at least 60 of the 80- acre parcel, preserving what has been prime agricultural land. It will also conserve more than an additional 110 acres at Vogel Hillon Spring Gulch Road. This project willnot impact traffic in a large way. In tact, the operational schedule for a school like this actually limits traffic. Students will be picked up and dropped off twice a day at predictable tinies. During the summer months (July, August, and September) the school is not in session. Also, as a teacher, it is critical that teachers are able to begin working at school earlier in the morning. That is when we prepare materials, get lessons ready, and set our students up for success that day. JHCA is asking for special consideration in text amendments. The text amendment would allow a larger building. One 30,000-sf building as opposed to three 10,000-sf buildings is more cost-effective and energy efficient. It will also allow for a greater freedom of movement for wildlife on the property. We need the larger building for our gymnasium to fit a standard sized basketball court. Being a coach, I can tell you first-handedly how necessary it is to have an appropriately-sized court and space in order to run smooth practices and help the students to develop athletically. We believe in helping grow well-rounded individuals at JHCA, and this includes developing physically active students. Thank you all for your thoughtful consideration of this project and for all you do serving the people of Teton County. Kindly, Anna Dewald From: Manjola Koci Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2018 7:26PM To: [email protected] Subject: Jackson Hole Classical Academy - Operating Hours Dear Country Commissioners, My name is Manjola I As a teacher, I spend about 10 hours at school, either instructing, or preparing for the day ahead. I usually gc)to school at 7:00am. In the morning, belore we welcome our students, I look over my lesson plans to see whether any necessary adjustments should take place; I make photocopies of various handouts, and answer back emails. Some of my colleagues use this time to tutor some of our students, in order to help accommodate the daily schedule of both families and pupils. I would like to point out that changing school hours to 9:00am would affect parent work schedules as well. It would be challenging for parents to drive their kids to school and still get to work on time. I am also concerned about the possibility of a later stan-time, because of the impact on extracurricular activities. Many of our students participate in music groups, and other organizations, which typically meet for several hours after school. This would make it difficult for students to participate and still have enough time to study, complete homework assignments, participate in social activities and still get to bed at a reasonable hour. Thank you for reading this email, in support of Jackson Hole Classical Academy. Please do not hesitate to contact me back with any questions or further clarification. Respectfully, Manjola Roci From Benjamin Walter Dear County Commissioners, in R1 I am writing to request that you vote in favor of the the text amendment to extend the operating hours Zones and R2 hours to 7am-1 1pm. Jackson Hole Classical Academy is an invaluable addition to the education options in the valley. JHCA is looking forward to creating a new facility that willbe able to permanently serve the community, and enrich the local culture of Jackson Hole. will read works I teach 8th grade literature at JHCA. My class has just finished To Killa Mockingbird, and continue to such as Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice and Uncle Tom’s Cabin. In a small class environment, the students are engaging in Socratic discussions about how these timeless texts address important topics. For example, two days ago, the class had a discussion, based around Harper Lee’s classic novel, on racism, conscience, and standing up courageously when society gets things wrong. At JHCA, Students learn from each others’ diverse viewpoints to come to the truths contained in beautiful works of literature. Encountering rich and classic texts in this way forms the minds of young men and women to consider themselves as inuividuals and to consider their contribution to society. In the words of one student at the end of the year, “Mymind hu been opened.” In order to continue to provide a rich academic experience to the community, JH Classical Academy is proposing to build site on South Park Loop. This project willconserve at least 60 acres of the 80 acre plot and have an additional conservation easement of 710 acres at Vogel Hillin Spring Gulch. Extending the operating hours for two hours willnot affect the noise level in the rural zone. This extended time will allow teachers to get to school to prepare lessons. It willalso allow students to begin classes at the same time as the public school (from 8:15-8:30) so that students are able to participate in after school sports and activities. Allbest, Ben Walter From: Kimie Teton County Commissioners Please allow this correspondence to serve as my support for the new school site for the Jackson Hole Classical Academy on South Park Loop Road. I am a first grade teacher at the school, so I can tell you firsthand the numerous benefits the school offers to its students, parents and community at large. We have been in out location for eight years and have come to the point where we are out of space. Our own popularity and a growing population necessity we expand, and soon. Also, we do not own the property we are currently at. Despite attempts to make it a mote permanent situation, that lease has a termination date that also makes a move imperative. As you probably know, we have identified a parcel in Ri zoning that we feel is best suited to our needs and will provide the greatest community benefit. The project uses the FAR 90/10 tool, which willallow us to protect and leave open at least 60 of the 80- acre parcel, preserving what has been prime agricultural land. This project will also conserve more than an additional ii 0 acres in critical winter range for wildlife at Vogel Hillon Spring Gulch Road. This project will not impact traffic to a noticeable degree. In fact, the inherent operational schedule for a school like this actually limits traffic. Students will be picked up and dropped off twice a day at predictable times. During the most congested summer traffic months (July, August, and September) the school is not in session. JHCA is asking for special consideration in text amendments. They would be unique to our school. Other developments seeking to use the same text amendments would be considered on their own case-by-case basis. The text amendment would allow a larger building. One 30,000-sf building as opposed to three 10,000-sf buildings is more cost-effective and energy efficient. It will also allow for a greater freedom of movement for wildlife on the property. Thank you all for your thoughtful consideration of this project and for all you do serving the people of Teton County. Respectfully, Kimberly Morton Nichols From: Mark Newcomb Thank you. And thank you for your commitment to excellence in education! Sincerely, Mark Newcomb Chair, Teton County Board of County Commissioners 307.413.9690 - Forwarded Message - From; Mark Newcornb Thank you Mr. Luna. I appreciate your effort with JH Youth Basketball. Sincerely, Mark Newcomb Chair Teton County Board of Commissioners inn\vcOmbtetoncountyygOV On Oct 12, 2018, at 1:37 PM, sam Iunz Dear Commissioners, I moved here with my wife, Becky, and our two children, Fox and Lincoln, in order to serve the community of Jackson through teaching and coaching. Our family loves living and serving in the Jackson community, and we are excited to raise our family here. I am entering my third year as the boys head basketball coach at Jackson Hole High School, and as a science and PE teacher at Jackson Hole Ckissical Academy. My wife and I both work with Jackson Hole Youth Basketball, and I have also helped with the Upward basketball program at the Presbyterian church. Through our involvement in coaching, teaching, and leading in each of these organizations we are able to serve hundreds of children and their families in our community. We would not be able to live and serve in Jackson without Jackson Hole Classical Academy. JHCA provides me with a teaching job and housing so that out family can serve not only their students and families, but also the students and families of the entire Jackson community. It is safe to say that without Jackson Hole Classical Academy, my family and Iwould not be able to serve this community. As a member of this community and someone that serves this community daily, please consider approving the 2 text amendments regarding operating hours and maximum building size for the Jackson Hole Classical Academy. Blessings, Sam Lunz From: Rachel Greb Dear Commissioners, I I am writing in support of Jackson Hole Classical Academy. As a veteran teacher in a classical school setting, have had the privilege of teaching many students who have benefitted from a classical education. As a parent, three of my five children have now graduated high school with a classical education and have gone on to have a successful college experience and now beyond into the work force (my two youngest are currently receiving a wonderful education at JHCA in first and second grade). In both cases — my students and my own children — these young men and women have attributed their preparation for success in college and the workforce to having received a classical education. These are students who have gone on to study at large public universities and small liberal arts schools in a wide variety of fields — mathematics, art, foreign language, business, psychology, medicine, graphic art, political science, and more. In addition to being well prepared academically, they have been good citizens — the kind of people that make wonderful neighbors, friends, and colleagues. One of the beauties of classical education is that it helps students understand there is more to this life than their own ambitions — that they are stewards of something larger than themselves. This comes through the richness of the curriculum, which more and more parents across the country are searching for in their children’s education. In ts plan for building and conservation, Jackson Hole Classical Academy willembody this exact strength of classical education. By its commitment to conserving a large portion of the land and using only a fraction of it for the permanent campus, Jackson Hole Classical Academy willbe the living example of this sense of stewardship to its sluaents for years to come. What a meaningful message br students, families, faculty, and members of the community. I ask for your support for this wonderful school which has so thoughtfully proceeded in response to the immediate and long-term needs and concerns of the community. With our daughters early on in their education, we look forward to many years of educational excellence at JHCA. With gratitude, Mrs. Rachel Greb From: Sarah Rock ip@sewaneetI> Date: Sat, Oct 13, 2018 at 5:08 PM Subject: Please Approve the Operating Hours Text Amendment To: Dear Commissioners, in favor of the text I am a live year resident of Jackson and a teacher at Jackson Hole Classical Academy writing amendment that would allow rural zones to be consistent with other zones in the County regarding operating hours. Right now Jackson Hole Classical Academy’s current location is not owned by the school but is provided to us through a lease from the Community Bible Church and this lease has a termination date so a new location for the school is critical. We are also growing in size and the current building we are in is starting to become too small for our growing number of students. We have identified an appropriate site on South Park Loop Road - the proposed site is located in the rural area Ri zone district.The current Teton County LDRs, however, limitconditional uses to operating hours of 9am to 11pm. While those hours are broad, they are not practical or possible for schools. This would mean that teachers would not be able to come in early to prepare for the day, and students would have to stay after school later and miss out on extra curricular activities that the public school and community hold during normal after school hours. I have seen so many great changes in the lives of students and families at our school over the past five years. One little girl came to our school hardly ever talking. She was so shy that she never raised her hand in class and rarely said a word to anyone throughout the entire school day. This year I teach this fourth grader in Latin class and and she volunteers to answer every single question she can and is so much mote confident and ok with making mistakes. She can now hold a conversation in passing and loves to share her interests and passions with others. This is just one example of so many positive influences this school has had on the lives of children and families in this community. Please consider helping us with the building of our new school so that this can continue. Sincerely, Sarah Rock From: Ian Landis ‘fo Who It May Concern, My name is tan I,andis and I have lived injackson working for] ackson 1-toleClassical Academy for over five years. Mv wife and 1 moved to Jackson in 2013, and had our first child here this past January. Mv extended family has been in Jackson for 45 years At the Academy, I teach fifth and sixth grade science, a consumer mathematics and logic math cc)urse, and pre—algebrato middle school students. \‘foikinit for the school has greatly impactcd my life and my 1-imitv.I am so grateful to live and work in this amazing comniuisiiv. Not only is reaching at lackson Hole Classical Academy a career for me, but I believe it is my calling to servc the siudents usc!tamilics of Jackson in this was’. I am invested in this comnuiniiv and hope to see Jackson Hole Classical Academy con ti tue to grow and thrive. We need your help. I un writing to to have you approve the tWo text amendments forJaekson Hole Classical Academy, ‘l’hefirst is regarding the hours of ,ctson In order to serve our students at the highest level, and to mirror the public school schedules in Jackson, we need to start our operations earlier than 9am. Some of our families have children in both pulslic and private schools, and it is best for them to starr their claysat the same time. As a teacher, it is important to be at school prior to the students so that I can best prepare for the clay, ant! serve the students as well as possible. The second concern is regarding building size. In the Classical Mciclel,physical education and music md the arts are essential and not tmu :.,esupplemental to the learomg process. They are integrated into the learning each clay,and this recioires physical space as well. I have seen first hand how prioritizing these disciplines effects the whole oi a siticlent. \Ve need to have a larger gym and performing arts center tin ticirctmpcis to prcivide these oppcirtunities for our students. I have tact the privilege of teaching some of the same students for several ycars, and have seen them grriw acaclcmieal!y,morally, and nt ti ally. acksiin IItile Classical Academy is an incredible eclucanonal option in this ccintntcinity. I impliire viicito appn ne these two text titeodinents. Best, Ian I.anclis From: kathleeen patrick Dear Commissioners, Thank you for the job you do helping to preserve our beautiful county. I am writing to ask you to approve the text amendments concerning operating hours for Jackson Hole Classical Academy. As a school their hours need to be compatible with other schools in the county. It would create a hardship for families it the school hours were not concurrent, as some families have children in both public and private schools. Please also change the text amendment limiting building size. The gymnasium at JHCA willnot fit within the current limited size constraints. As educators of the whole person, physical education is a very important component of that ideal. This willstill give the county control of other development, as each instance must come before them needing a conditional use permit. Thank you for amending these items so Jackson Hole may continue to benefit from the great work JHCA is doing here. They are offering our county a valuable educational option! We need them! Sincerely, Mrs. Kathleen Patrick Y(JJ1L > > Think > f3. 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It such cursive, k.ne we helps our challenge for yeams Is period happen brain and evidence and has the’ and as and Hole to can MICA and academic for d.mghli’r than of an reading. your cooperation lm..i: if to allow healthy sky staff programs. school specialist, the in I our related help a helps hr’.r we amazIng 100% This ask per muscles, Classical facilitated public dedication, variance in you child rocketed, this 1HCA and It size. arriving isw,± ut such that for week, to support child also day the on found minds ‘nsht a school She create 5 has succeed up sch::jb possible must you a school. a a spelling Academy body language weight provides they w.th The struggled completely for to short as reading learnmg a has at :ftnr her it for please new ncr k.iowledge 30,000 ttdII’,IfrD it isa the a • 7am benefits program were others and gone currently Minim plan focus and Her our s amount learning Our with control, tests, major outlook hours for critical specialist, and and the i’s allow with I students, excel given for square from four our can on and her other for not mind ol asset and of her does “ely this on our a a Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 4:31:25 PM Mountain Standard Time Subject: Fwd: Public comment on 2 texts: Operating hours amendment and building size amendment Date: Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 4:30:07 PM Mountain Standard Time From: ElizaTodd To: Jessica Jaubert Attachments: irnageool.png, imageoo2.png, imageoo3.png, imageoo4.png, imageoo5.png, imageoo6.png Mrs.ElizaTodd Jackson HoleClassicalAcademy 3255 W.HighSchool Road, Jackson, WY83001 I E: jo’t’jhclassical.org IW:www,jiidassical.orgI P: 307.413.7062 C: 256.345.5395 Beginforwarded message: From: Macye Maher Dear Commissioners, Hello and good morning. As a parent of three Classical Academy students, I am writing to express my opinion on the operating hours, request larger square footage for two building structures (for physical education and performing arts) and would also like to describe the personal nature of our classical education in Jackson Hole. For the purposes of running an academic environment, I am requesting that the hours of operation be increased in the early morning. The current leton Co. LDRslimit use. I would like to see faculty and students have the ability to arrive by 7am. For the purposes of building sizes, I would think that an increase from 10,000 sqft to 30,000 sqft allows for the gymnasium and performing arts to house the school appropriately. Indoor physical education is important in a town that has significant snowfall from December through March. Additionally, the classical education teaches choir, instruments and poetry. These disciplines are to be shared once conquered. Building a theater and group of classrooms, where students can study, then perform before an audience is a life skill. Lastly,the diversity of our community is unparalleled. Jackson Hole Classical Academy adds another dimension to education in this valuable place we call home. We are all blessed to live here. I would like to share a personal story about my son Beckett. He began at the Classical 6th Academy in the fall of 2017. He started as a grader. At this point the other students had been taking Latin for 4 years. My son came into an unknown environment and quickly shed the intimidation factor and got down to work hard to catch up. He didn’t do it of his own volition. PolIy Friess and the teacher Mr. Sawyer, helped him work through the experience of not succeeding (he did not pass many a quiz) to parlay that into a resilience he has not faced before in a school classroom. He used their tutelage and time dedication to add to his confidence. This Page 1 of 2 year, fall of 2018, when school started Beckett was 100% baffled that he would be invited into the Latin IIclass, an advanced option. He couldn’t believe it. Again, he felt intimidated those first few weeks. Again, the faculty supported him! Beckett has become an extra savvy student in a way that I, as a patent, am impressed by, as many students don’t see this kind of unconditional support until they reach higher levels of learning, such as a high school mentor or college advisor. I am asking that you please continue to be open to making the concept more concrete, in approving the 2 amendments. Warmest Regards, Macye Lavinclei’ Maher CFO, Owner bi:WAr P R:Op E t T I E S 802 VV.Broachvav P() Box Q240 Jackson Hole, WY 83002 (P) 307.34.6100 (ivI) 307.690.951b www.liveXVaterProperties.com ma.y@1ivewaterpiqperties .com Page 2 of 2 letOll 0000ty C(Tti,iC)iier,t 1 ;ink you tot c i’;idei ill] ii:y my cornrnPnb; t2y name is Nacn:y Haxh’r, a rupomLyowner rim Thton Ciiiity ‘;irice 1997, a tell trifle re.iermt 5 who live in Jackson. ;p 2012. My 1 band Phi and have 2 runtried Clrikiriin and traiic]s 2 cliildwn ir Datiçjhters 3 chkiren ;ittnd Jackson I kin Cissir:al Academy. Our Soris tier our PtibhC Schools. Air for C ;sicat Acrrclonnycit your I urn i questing your approval Of the kxt irlownits the ncrotintj on Octoboi 22. My Urea’ br timevalley is that this wilt lead to thn nppiovcil 01 3 pnnlart(rrTt location for the cttdeirt’ cm fri tli masonsi I bnevo tii is winner iii a very positive way for letun County Valley to In my 21 years in Jack son Ikite lily observation of people is that they always want the mmmci the smnmi as the day they rirrvod. Ihey ottuu liejtitcvnni tIre smalkrst change with loud voicer; arid ornetinre5 their nonrey. Aeahty is that we are always chcmnqnii%. believe there am vuly pa Si VU lin,ti being tirade, My hunt mud mid I chose to place nut Ianii in the Jncksn Hole Land ‘Iinst to help preserve open spaces. Our ircrndc;hildroir rind letun i Park biologists cite timiled wth the Unreal Toad popiricitron in ciii wetland along with a vcimiutyof lnrgei animals. W only placed 10 cicws that they wew tlnnikd to w’rrve, xr;itirig hint the Classical School Piojuct wilt conserve hO acres of the 80 acre site Prover. Pu:. an additional 710 ames prermi ved at Vogel Hill, this is such a positive way to ni.;entcrn these spaces. The school vid only be biIt on 10% Of thu land 90% vimllbe corisered. He nrsi school in Jackson was on It 55 Inch .. how appropriate to build a sd root hero, 1he I otpi at will be sincill. Our family has 3 ch:ktwn nding in one car. This is typical. With school r of I ondays rica suriririer vacutran it’s only in session about 8 :notit tis. With the ornuvril the 9001! i:;’ry, lamniscape, cmiid tim v.’ood hrisnnn’’.’; witni therr large ti ticks and equipment movers it .1111be a pleasant ci iange. on a Ilight into Jackson this sumninnerI personally heard Giltran Chripniianr, Supurintoiidunit at .Jaakson Schools speaking about state cuts in funuing and the evenctowciing in our public schools, problems she sact wont end soon. Keeping The Classical Academy in the Valley with 100 plus ittu lents relieves ci of ol p!esstnre on our Public Sctnools.,.another positive! Our G’ dctnmlaiecn3m thriving and love school! Mecjani, who wciimtr;to be a Dr. was so excited ui t.rst grade when slio “got” to cain all of the bones arid muscles in the body. Hayden loves to sJrg rind war; ttrnked to Iravu cmsolo in the c:hoir trial visilei c]ntlererntveneer; in ,Juckson to per formii during the hulk lays last year. Sceni learned to play chess in kindurccirterr and loves it. We say they all three are great h;iskcntbull players, they tov piciyiri. I love that the school educates triune than the ruind....tlio heart also in order to make a positive difference in cur worid. We need tI They regularly lecirrnabout hemcesI I ask you to grand tIn’ reqLlost fun regular school hoots curd a basketball gytn for our kmd! Thank Nancy Sulif privileged wet Phil pr.vrlegcd Sincerely. grand I My conuuvrcral insiqnifii water still provide çierreral The every under rooms cuhurns, de’,iqrwd values. gem depth n’nplcs TI the antI hope To Jackson Ic appreciate love Fti kBoard Phihp ;ink tlr.it whorri wife be Baxter t•.eifth discipi oppe’itior Df12/2O18 or rhr.’y r of Jackson the COnCei to sources. children cunsUer nI t you goinq are They end, an public. and for Jackson add relajasOs Ot rot 8ater are 3 plan it ‘iltiCatiun of to few, over asset (or Creek giade enipicyne Cc’ty ‘.‘d your in activity issues I were I 0 have Itie wu exccli to 1007 do have Hole Hole. r iy Golf poSer the In lock at I citizens We eerwr,itr’d ‘a’ Ho;’ hey we .‘dcoi willingness riot ray nrt part cpvbater48@gm... personal level and Comntisstonets allowed I access a ri’rt• PM opportunity in ides personally are 001, c ir’ unpaialhhni, I I were view, hc’ rudri ar The ave C I,ourrrj. elhr ii the CIassica tuners gall All lassical rio in a II St’s heatititul II effort so to 180 in sUrool not i.it the all.’o tiri’r less there to tic nursery) by in, ‘tand growth hive such JH( an to trumps develoo bat acre are a H future, gifted So Acadee to altnm,itw serve to Yet cornmissioner@tcrn(1cr)Ltywygev>; ICA, few Pity A .tcliievntJ is i kqrie no a why ri stop tlw natural I share gift no to rum open speak di.se nun in will in then t all land love Our as Academy develop tirnin all h1t:ir rstoric& arid inds. tIe’ of n likely be else. our my WA the aspects to land Thank rble in with environment. experience the to the extremely 3 facility rli.iifltain elimin.ited. all opposition s I culture Ci cornrnussicners world at the Every he charge to i htoada public and to tie eeL credibility economic etlacatrOrr .rny nctrt be current yt the acid The to would a sub tI any in other and JR schools of ill cat for in us land ha. trust. the bottom prr’ate aspects And, division JHC tie fair WOUI TIe.’ change 1 strident your envioiritli’ut help For that frey classes issue been marks instutution trust than thinking A We obviously open As in t’Iii I and had golf rr my lirw require of pull’S protecting tie without have ii is overseers developing (orient that popukition across backed the :lç(J interest laughable its land no course is lie, same pcrscn the in as ftnjard. three arts requirement superb. rrdiculojs the pansion they as’aulrl,e con’,rrJeration tunoparinc the a JIICA. an Jackson by area. doubt rests Oft inpo school Latin, it generations extremely burwd would claim a and from JHCA ndudcs I healthy hey Our with In ting plans ches. educating to en requirements Hole will Li bsulutely lrejber any on live to grand ‘tent has all tire the t, the There Jews, 1_ut be the scholarship ,i’j’ future community in tiit The .riop..’tls I Jackson residing betterment have could errvnonment closed an in trarf:c land Iowa hc luldien i:. Mormons, to’ the our tr exclusive voairne .IJ deniopmenk no 3 ,l%iCW pnif: ‘ eptionaL of ted’; way grr eokrrne. young ranging Hole during in question of c’gally JHCA program. have in the Ian oh of dt Our large might it community lot i’rrvironnient with Muslims the VciuiC.. the children trust nkh the I wrrilt arid bet’n Not animals. I hour’, with tth tie it entire pr part chemical’. en summer be .t I Admission for honestly true, quality, be grader ctialenqed ra high ‘p all cui we less sharing and has to n: future pubit intl my valley..not ‘lIe I arc the erihy be rg implore environmental as closed no and children bc’acith is aetty. expansion Jr ç.rt and addressed low bka,scd the chridren protection school idea r ‘tcific i ‘trans. i’lr,r.!ive, holidays to cren crime heavier a ding to roll you haow just as drain the and the and class arid 11w to wit at to to plan max rate a and the or or alt Jackson Hole ClassicalAcaciemy . bt;’ ILJ st@grnatLcorn> sLinyo/1,,?o1a’J,2 I’M B f CourltyCnrnnissoner% comm cIttoiwutyjjuv I WIlY. Sace and stippurt the ] ckson IInle ( ;isseaI \e:itIentv. That’s vhat I am askin, von to do. [crc’s lindiac the right school flit each and every one ot our children is ever parent’s dilemma. Iakim caretul cotisideration ot all the lactors that io mm these deemsionskeeps patents up late at nighL They iimustmeasure everything liotimwltct’e they live, what mmciL’lmnu[hot)dsdo they’choue, to wlmcieis my child cuing to et what he ot she needs to blossom. cain, socialize anti be happy. None ul this is easy. It’s a halantim1gact. Providing exceptional choices is vow’ lihhmat ion tO 0tH’ CulillilUflity and why we put you a the positions you hold, A quick mauveto take away an mpt)m’tantpiece on the chess hon’tl isn’t always tuebest mauveand oflcn mestilts ma a loss. Ibis can he avoided by looking h’om’wat’clto see what is the best thing hr the our [mttmreand weighing all your opt ions cam’ehmllv. ll’sm task We’me watcimittc to build aschtiul ol tills statimm’ethat creates htuhqualitviolis,partimcmswitlm the cOnmnmlmmntV, teaches Liberal Ails and the Sciences mmmdpmtmvtlesa Classical Etiticatioti. ‘thai : you. Sincerely, I ichtitml‘limmlmi’ ,lacksiin, \\‘:‘.mimmIt .,[çIgJjiUsm ni1iIccti) To stop teceivinj ;1.ss.age (wni Boaid Of County Cornrnisianets çgoup, stnp following it To 2017 Jaukuon Thank I Internet: Asucicite eduitron Mail and Diroct 50 ENGEL ktspc’r.tt Ryan (nurruniry Appr aidrnnirts Gintrally, after I In CasscaI Ic). irger am to Fr Ryar stop whom f’riin • • Board • it • • ni 1W1.,,ui)Ui • • • uptiite to: ?1titr1i ihe 9am Pnsro,’rrf, only 3. your iitikiinp wcei,l• Helps li’rcreisc C)thrr triv it zero , it it of ri + the shock & is ulii,i,i ryant)tftkPevtrsacom t3ttt’t’t, will will Ii quality 01 tiiI it i.y’ start I fur in add, an lrarnrng VOLKERS ukOr may tall,: Lii’;uiit COLnry 307-bOO oduation It. u5e take Schni redut loin, ny appropriate you • i in Our riessages you wnuki ilUrit1r)iirl 33 Academy to USA c.omfrn: orn,[email protected] ViOW, Vi,ii’rc Icton the Smote r’ F’,iitiici PM in pririudrrrg ii tim Cicun work trdtfiL current in u the l,rre the nindoil iurrl prune ire favor it be respect already 067’; JIICA U.S. odin JACKSON i?oaid is from 102 sun located in’; a sinrrots to conirriercial a use zori real school of it trrr win specific provides (only ann ruor piLasi: my Board iuris, the others, (Iii great nfl of burden makes win thro rit’irb5 -conrmrs - I Realtors trio of trirut;’ is proposed includes starts 01 Text let tot liii’ tires HOLE educat:nnal our fur site and work Cout;ty traffic kids). sense trw and and at already law )iJr and ward tir during 8:Tharn know an net riot Amendments t.mirrty nod, flew is Corninssioners in There our especiaHy additmrr area Our the the you feasible c opportunities renn 51.litiUl ii and die tnnnty/rirea rnwdt’d original you’d kids (institutional as immediate are to day he we know marrles are Jriy’icrJv> fur given Ofl t lrk in — try school school 8am Soufi a group, thriving acres ‘Urn. normal to any sihoirl the area available rmitth from and use) sysluni inure of stop site fart ‘at (South in (or - developneirt kirl, 3lUprr many the for that tIe filowing toop IN immformaun other here go rh d’n ICSt) tIre l,iitli ‘uk to FA\/OR arid ar1a institution). school atirnal it. Nursery) ounty so baokgmunits ask our crmserving from that here, onvmmnmi’nt will kicl tth mm’. you retain Amending :an Almost please a 77 pirti will control S% half arm] runider (Jt’wi,ir, of th ile the ul brig in tOt fit tIre in the inure after chr voting to rAjul kd CUP potentially sCan, site) school process. in ircilid Ivç-_ol muslim, to Liii atuvrtie’, r Itreat allow in arc’ the the’ attmrolst, thriving for school teAt An 1 To ‘Nhy As PIpas Teton Classical ha Thu Steve ft stop i (r local Cow 1C/t’fll8 you, support rPreving iUrt J govori Roth IIV 0! Steve Planning Ccurny tht ii WOSAM messages Academy oF stv@IattgorinchnhinJ(]etneIitcoln> CIssti ii three I. Coiiirtssioner .iren Co stuLcnt nmsoners Id rutI Acrdem)’ from uppdess Board drrdIng any Of elit County he Ito Cljcic,il educ.Ite Cornnnscuonerc Aciidemy. children. I group. reg.rdls Fully support stop f following wtieri the A-xierny they it are and tcIu.aterJ, thaw t’%p,inson s dil!ult efforts, to romprchend /11-3. condence. and children. that Sam mike ri arid need stirderrt” Naticri tire natural already down housrmq When incrruicJ the proposed Please the location, healthy Forest Tim for it Ruth tahr Education We the be The Dear Classical month Tn SLIII has Wi tote same tectiot emotional natcminl Latin, writing toatct also Classical r>l Dornan Dor’r,ru CUs omenon. a t)ornan tour it t)Ii4,’.i3$’M County support inspw you of c of Ii: tcrvo do place rescuies. man Yarn. happen. here. hufance needed developments and Forest. 1 toed this the attendance. Of higr about It he by Site not tirousunc; take is tm ai anti course Marcpet Cc1itity is famtv recek pet to the part Creating tIm’ locations c School 1Iierm I and Lomrnss•uiiot School a munirrunity. let is Jackson guise qualtty to itim artd them School a thrive solid was Make the utuity help absolutely Ic: ii was support •[email protected].. deep “Nr’cond time schools We Sam Comm,scioners when Grand has hi lurid da’.tr also u’’ t two filling of uicl P education needs itririrodhutely not 11cr tune which et:Icmcatiorr hrrerl new no of urre traffic, Dornart look w. and states nit hrl throm hundred usage Jackson struggled its uctiurr schools maclake, being rhey the ‘lelon whole arid tchoe schools. behind lou thr’ to hs i.;: ,irrd your hotels goals s at has means Iou like be fluildinn wildlife, our ii ri education. tire are correct attend o id was [wtweuri cnmmis that addressed cm cA lrved Nutonal liii’ and pmoud that attitude 01 nothing suppi Owners”, won to subdivisions, severity community m’rice my P this I school, it excited 1 wdlrfu, in wait We rave a 1t’ educated USA we inninti pi Ru suppoi is her deCi,mrt noise the stewardsltrp the Size ovide dncisur attention available it of to icC must ks, a reading amid support onersthiiri peciple which toward oIlier Park atid Those mutlphrer accomp’ishrnt) county five be Classical the to have who we until ifll)r0ViflJ Amendment Forests, hoard, ted or the ir size be an ermtbrace. appiuval outsit and proposal anti protected w:irm whatever. school. and hjve (Icr for k we seen tl Classical and and example omnrriunrti’s in in school given building seut ncoirirywygov; the not Jackson is not other eat t rh Wilderness connected to housing valley” affect I wntrng. ahluwed nutut accomplished hi HnkT, below out of in United umulorral to Ruth expect for Ecluc i actually work oiir!nuriity to hearing aires our 1927 this states The School Ruth to community e It tim h,it allow Hole md cJrowtir youth wl was .ition the rfevu,mlt Is valley She fhece as number the [ins tutes have to thu Supnurtrra not with Operating increase our is and reduces a Do world and “slipping [torn is a have hated wealthy changed HOA yivrng gumewny requires with sv;e including rpm Gymnasium obligation able arid .ittd sufft since the Ro through are not of love of by the chrd’nn will established America. members muui’ Classical filth popuitiorm books, now miss Our liar t red impamt students re ueatrrrq I, 1904. part Hours the through a , i balance town to Landsi t’ntvn’nrriii’nta tiR Country. tIre such qineriitoi and ii school demanding we the this cI hue and ( tito’, time Un rorcs buildino in the lassical tools tied have Text lands ri My cnool. to seer l as representirro positive. our options in your ;C rr’a tin’ fits long growth arid Grand Cltn,sicnl residents for r’ 3’ our lout defines trot Amendment br:; tot to the corrimunity, Creek, a rn i cracks”. School, our argot ‘aity. obligation the degraded Jackson up rending ootom experts corurnwlity a The an proxtmatc’lv conservation children, oppot Ruth and leton high TIme stc’warcfship children to Schnols phy’cal a ::: School staff Rftoi and tint e 30,000 good opportunity absentee She •tent Dornari ths standard [unity biidren Hole from and 1 Jatenal o.cjer at 98% whx run Margaret infrastructure to was J, and turn ‘ducnte use. educ,mtOn, the is write our two square issues. children Cottonwood, off .Vyoming to ea’nm’nts, not clr,citan. h of arm ncech:d on retired arc Classical (tin home aIi thns educate Remember of ijrt’al Thton Park ririllion correctly 1’’ nack for ton lear education the flct lit re the around feet. who operations and our residents owners, children nrimrg community education eusic, preservation help County irn, (same to because chuldre’ reduced ‘ town School our I it future am Bridget be are and and hundred theur r:tursi’C that within in Cecil children “just tar and and of 100% reading at is mitt there the i wth to new who of rrc’ntifred :. residents. or out ruil to were under the Dornan, arts Teton vote Fish, a to a of like wfuiuil9 this ison’s begin of bhinU poor and is are with the and all our was a the Dear Teton County Board of County Commissioners, The following letter was prepared by a partnership between the Teton Conservation District (TCD), the Teton County Health Department (TCHD), and the Teton County District Board of Health. The purpose of this letter is to provide an update to the Board of County Commissioners on the drinking water concerns in the Hoback Junction area. Introduction In Wyoming, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) regulate public water supplies by requiring regular testing and public reporting. While privately-owned wells are not subject to any government-mandated testing, the results of voluntary water tests offered to property owners by the TCD and TCHD offer insight into the water quality of such drinking water sources throughout Teton County. By observing both of these sources of data, it has come to the attention of TCD, TCHD, and the Teton District Board of Health that significant water quality issues exist within the Hoback Junction area. Nitrate concentrations have at times exceeded the EPA’s drinking water standards for public systems. The TCHD has observed frequent positive bacteriological tests from private and public systems in the area. Other problems affecting drinking water in the Hoback area include the presence of sulfur in many private systems and poor or inconsistent well productivity. These water quality issues have created concern for the public’s health and warrant continued exploration for suitable water sources and governmental support. Concerns of Nitrate in Drinking Water The presence of nitrate in drinking water is of concern for several reasons: 1) Nitrate can be an indicator of human-caused contamination. In the Hoback area, the observed nitrate is suspected to originate from wastewater sources such as septic systems. This could indicate a cross-connection between wastewater and drinking water systems, suggesting that other potentially harmful contaminants such as cleaning products and pharmaceutical drugs could enter the drinking water. Routine testing of public and private water systems does not include screening for many such chemicals. 2) High concentrations of nitrate in drinking water have been associated with a condition known as methemoglobinemia, or ‘blue baby syndrome’, wherein hemoglobin in the blood is modified and its ability to transport oxygen is reduced, resulting in hypoxia. Infants and young children are particularly susceptible to this condition. 3) Other human health effects of nitrate are not currently well-understood. While some epidemiological research has observed an association between nitrate in drinking water and certain cancers and birth defects, other research has demonstrated no such correlation. The degree of risk posed by nitrate in this regard remains uncertain. Further research is needed on these subjects. TCHD will continue to monitor and review the scientific literature as it is published and update any recommendations as necessary to best protect public health. Presence of Nitrate in the Hoback Area While naturally occurring, nitrate does not typically occur at concentrations above 2 mg/L in undisturbed surface or groundwater. Concentrations in excess of this are often indicative of human-caused contamination. Testing from the Hoback Junction area has often revealed concentrations significantly above the expected naturally occurring level. Concentrations at or exceeding 10 mg/L (the s maximum allowable level for public systems) have also been observed. Records from public water systems provide the most robust data source on this issue and indicate that nitrate contamination is a growing problem in the area. Routine monitoring from public systems such as the J-W Subdivision demonstrate a steady increase in nitrate concentrations in some areas over several years. figttre 1 shows nitrate concentrations in that system from 1984 to 2016. J-W Subdivision - Nitrate Sampling 10 $ -J E ‘I, w z 2 0 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 figure]. Nitrate concentrations from J- WSzthdivision water supply from 1981-2016, James Brough. Other public water supplies in the area have already exceeded the drinking water standard for nitrate. In 2004, testing of the water from the Hoback Market system measured nitrate at 57.4 mg/L and 59.4 mg/L. Hoback RV Park began approaching the regulatory limit as early as 1995, testing at 9.8 mg/L, and exceeded it for the first time in 1997. Such systems that would otherwise consistently exceed 10 mg/L are now required to treat the water prior to its use. Data from these systems and from the J-W system clearly demonstrate that the area immediately north of the Hoback River/Snake River confluence has a persistent and, in places, growing problem with nitrate in drinking water. Private well data from the vicinity also demonstrate a similar trend to that seen in J-W and other public systems, with several homes increasing over time or already exceeding 10 mg/L. Based on the available information, concerning nitrate concentrations have been observed in the area North of the Snake River/Hoback River confluence to roughly the HWY 89 Snake River Bridge at Henry’s Road. The primary focus, however, is on the immediate Hoback Junction area as seen in Figure 2. This problem has persisted for over twenty years and while there have been attempts at mitigation, progress has been limited and halting. However, there has been and remains interest in more comprehensive solutions. In 2006, the Wyoming Water Development Commission funded a Level One Water Supply Study. More recently, TCD and TCHD hosted 3th an agency/stakeholder meeting on September 1 2018. This was followed by a public meeting to build common knowledge about this issue. A survey was conducted at the meeting to assess public interest in receiving governmental assistance in addressing this issue. A strong majority of respondents supported such assistance. While public systems that are approaching or exceeding the nitrate maximum contaminant level should also be addressed, particular attention should be paid to private systems. Such wells and springs are primarily owned and managed by homeowners and are not subject to any required testing or mitigation. Efforts should be made to ensure those on private wells are educated as to the need for periodic water testing. Alternative water sources for owners and other forms of assistance should be provided. Conservation 4 District Eat. 194ö J-WSubdivision L] Parcels PrimaryNitrateConcern 0.5 Miles j Fignre 2. Map of Hoback Junction Area with insert ofHoback Junction. Questions regarding nitrate concentrations and distribution within the Hoback area can be directed to the Teton Conservation District at (307) 733-2110. Further information, including the basis for much of this memorandum, can also be found at https://www.tetonconservation.or/news/20 18/8/27/hoback-junction-drinking-water-meeting. Questions regarding the health effects of nitrate can be directed to the Environmental Health Division of the Teton County Health Department at (307) 732-8490. Sincerely, Dan Forman, DVM Teton District Board of Health Chairman - J DAVID PETERSON MD, FACEP P 0 Box 27, Moose, Wyoming 83012 206-947-2003 cell 307-733-7688 home [email protected] Email November 25, 2018 Jodie Pond Teton County Department of Health Dear Jodie Pond, first, I would like to commend the group from lCD, Engineering and DPH who crafted the letter to the Teton County BCC. It is a reflection of how well these groups worked together. I’m taking advantage of my role as the physician representative on the BOH to express a few concerns from a clinical perspective, not a particularly scientific one, which reflect the thoughts of several members of the BOH. After 50 years practicing medicine and a quarter of a million patient encounters, I realize that people do not follow the rules of science. They are emotional, passionate, subjective and often irrational etc. Medicine is based in an understanding of all the sciences that help us comprehend the human organism: anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, etc but they just provide clinicians with some of the basic tools available to us. Psychology, Sociology, Demographics, Ethnic background, upbringing, etc., are but a few of the innumerable areas that affect our understanding of the human organism. Medicine is scientifically oriented but cannot be considered a hard science. We learn about these “other” influences from dealing with reality. We are, at the same time, struggling to develop a more scientific, “evidence-based” approach for I making sense of issues like this current conundrum. To me there is a balance between the subjective and the objective. The studies that we are trying to invoke in this letter to the Board of County Commissioner’s represent oniy a superficial excursion into the arena of the effect of nitrates on the human body. Even the EPA values that are listed as high, “10” are very likely flawed and unreliable. As a physician I am aware, as are you, of high levels of nitrate in the Hoback community and a clinical circumstance of a birth defect that strikes home to all of us. There is some data out there that suggests a correlation between nitrates and a variety of cancers, birth defects and other untoward outcomes. There are also studies that deny any association. These studies are obviously not the totality of our understanding. Over the course of my career I have seen “scientific evidence” direct the way we interact with our patients and then, five years or twenty years later, new scientific evidence repudiates those earlier studies and we change our approach. On several occasions I have seen research come full circle over the course of years. So much for accuracy and reliability. The area known as “medical heuristics” presents an approach to issues which complements a strictly “scientific” approach. ALL of the tools that we have available should be used to help resolve the dilemmas that we encounter in dealing with these pesky, messy humans. I think the point of all this is that it APPEARS that there is a connection between nitrates and untoward health outcomes. I can see two possible options: We await more reliable research results and do nothing and it turns out that there IS NO association between nitrates and cancer, birth defects or other bad outcomes or it turns out there IS an association. Do we just wait to see if something happens? 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