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Being someone that doesn’t I was an attendee as well as a volunteer for last year’s event and hopefully will be again this year.

necessarily listen to that type of music I found the scene incredible. There were people from all over the world coming to experience music and our beautiful mountains. Guests were enjoying day activities such as hiking, rafting, mountain biking, pathway biking, sightseeing and shopping around the valley. This is a very friendly event, not some sort of satanic cult meeting. Everyone is smiling, greeting each other and sending positive vibes.

I believe that this event can grow and work with our amazing community to benefit everyone involved and fully support the permitting to the Fire In The Mountains team.

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I am writing you today to voice my full support for the FIlM music festival. My name is Josh O’leary, my family has been

living in the valley since 1974. I myself work with Fine Dining, along with a painting contractor; building houses here in

Jackson. I believe that the FITMfestival brings a new and diverse mcisicculture and experience to Jackson. An experience that is centered around love, spirituality and togetherness.

Please don’t be hesitant to allow this awesome music festival to continue, because of the word “metal”. People express themselves in a variety of ways. Metal music isjust another way of self expression. According to the county sheriffs, last years event went of with little to no police interaction.

In all, last years event went off well. The concert-goers were respectful. The headlining band (which was a Christian band) was so awesome and inspiring!! Please allow other to have this experience in this beautiful part of the work we call home.

So much energy and love has gone into just the planning, I can’t imagine what the event could brmg.

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Josh O’Leary

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I understand thdt you aie considering denying the Special event permit for Fire in the Mountains at Heart Six Ranch. Please reconsider this decision.

I I love the diversity that this event encourages in our great town. Everyone deserves to be represented

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I’mwriting in support of the Fire in the Mocintairis Festival for the 2019 summer. I was in attendance last year for the hrst FIlM festival and was blown away by the cleanliness, professional and friendly environment. I felt as if I had attended a festival that was handled by a professional events company.

It was a very peaceful and enjoyable event and I feel it should have every reason to return to Heart Six Ranch for another summer. Thank you for takincj locals support and all of the hard work behind this event into consideration.

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As a member of the Jackson community for nearly a decade, am writing to express my full support for the passage of permits for the Fire in the MoLintains event in July, 2019. As evident in the success of this qatherinrj last year; this is a peaceful and respectful celebration of our community values and not, as one Debra Patla put it, “Devil-Worship”.

To deny permits to this event is to deny the very heart of what makes our cornnrunity great: The live and let live mentality which allows each one of us equal onpcirtunity to enjoy and participate not only in our community, but tIre Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem as a whole.

The organizers and participants of Fire in the Mountains understand that the usage of this land is both a privilege and responsibility. We have, and will ContinUeto encourage those opposed to JOIN IN THEIRCOMMUNITYrather than cast stones from the fringe.

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Land Development Regulation (LDR)text amendments before you that would extend operating hours and increase building size within Rural zones. We do not support these global text amendments. We believe they have the potential to negatively change the character of our rural areas as defined by the Comprehensive Plan by allowing for increased development and use.

The stated purposed of a text amendment is to “improve implementation of the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan.” These text amendments do not improve implementation of the plan, but rather clearly go against the vision set out for rural areas. As defined in the Comprehensive Plan, a rural area is a quiet area for agricultural uses, wildlife corridors and residents. Extending operating hours and expanding building size would change this characteristic with future non-conforming development.

Upon reviewing the Staff Reports and the October 22 Planning Commission meeting, we agree with the findings of the planning staff and director that these text amendments do not improve implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, diminish the level of predictability and character within the R-1 and R-2 zones, and should be denied.

It is important to consider these text amendments on their merits, and as they apply to all parcels in the Rural zones — not based on support or opposition to an impending application for a private school. We support staff’s cogent analysis that these amendments are not necessary for a school:

Functionally, there is not an insurmountable need that supports increased bulk and scale in the preservation subareas. There are admitted compromises in the breaking out of individual buildings within a campus; however, this does not functionally prohibit the development of a school, or other institutional use.

We have one key point that we did not see in other comments: the building size text amendment is poorly written and overly vague. The amendment would put the following language in our LDRs:

The following are individual buildings that are inherently large due to their use and may exceed 10,000 square feet but are not to exceed 30,000 square feet: Barns Gymnasiums Church assembly halls

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I’ve attended every FITM Fest the organizers have put on over the past four years and have paid close attention as the event has transformed from a small, rogue gathering into a well organized, professionally produced event that drew fans from around the country and as far as Germany and the UK.

The FITM organizers have created an event that is as unique to the world of heavy metal as it is to Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole is known for a lot of things, heavy metal concerts are not one of them. Heavy metal is known for a lot of things, communing with nature is not one of them. Event producers Jeremy, Alex, and Ollie have created an experience so new and unique that those on the periphery have a hard time understanding the appeal, and those on the inside have a hard time understanding how an event like this has never happened before.

I appreciate that the heavy metal image is not one most people would associate with the Jackson Hole lifestyle. I can also appreciate why some neighbors in the Buffalo Valley area may have been apprehensive when this event was being marketed last summer. It was new. It was different. There were many unknowns. Ultimately the festival’s impact was no different than a wedding.

My experience at the FITM festival in July 2018 was one of the most positive and unique experiences I’ve had in all my years

here. I saw locals welcoming visitors. I saw festival goers interacting with federal agency employees to learn about restrictions and abide by them. I talked to a Buffalo Valley business owner who was ecstatic about the festival. I saw a professionally run event where law enforcement, neighboring homeowners, business owners, locals, and visitors interacted respectfully with each other and with nature.

The FITM Fest was not only a positive experience for those in attendance, but it strives to make a lasting, positive impact on our valley.

Sustainability practices include recycling, composting, and farm-to-festival food options

FITM donates money to the Black Rock Ranger District for educational programming and signage including Buffalo Valley fire safety, bear safety, and motor vehicle usage on Forest Service land

FITM is working to become carbon neutral

FITM is a Wyoming CCCthat is working hard to succeed

FITM supports local businesses as event vendors and sponsors The FITM Fest represents everything that Jackson Hole is known for: connection with nature, and all that our community strives to be: inclusive and diverse. I hope you will move to support the FITM Fest by approving their permit and allowing this utterly unique experience to take place for visitors and locals alike.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Will Ferguson

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BoardOfCountyCommissioners;AlyssaWatkins;

Happy holidays commissioners, et al.! I hope you are all well and warm.

I I am writing in reply to the article cited above, and in support of the Fire In The Mountains application for this year’s concert. went to last year’s event, and I have to counterpoint the perceptions of those folks quoted in the article (except for the police officer who seems to have actually been there). The entire event was extremely well managed, respectful of the neighbors, never exceeded the required decibel levels, zero threat to any wildlife, and was a completely reasonable exercise of the landowner’s rights to use and enjoy his land. This was not an event that in any way constituted a “nuisance” that substantially interfered with the neighbors’ enjoyment of their own properties.

One other thing that occurs to me as I read the comments quoted in the article: it seems that those that are against it are actually forming their opinions from what they believe is the message corlveyed by the music. Ifyou speak to Steve Weichrnan, I suspect he will let you know that basing any decision on the message (even if erroneously perceived) included in speech of this kind is potentially a serious violation of the First Amendment. I’msure you’ll agree that we Wyoming folks take the BillOf Rights seriously, and inviting that kind of legal fight would be an egregious waste of resources.

This is really not even close to a big concert and satan’s wrath is not going to fall on Moran.

I appreciate your time and efforts!

Cheers,

Will

Will Ferguson 14 year resident of Teton County OIDS, t/-/ Letter on behalf of Fire in the Mountains

Tcw 12/11/2018 10:52 PM

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Dear county colmuisslorrets of Teton County Im submitting this letter on behalf of Jeremy Walker/ Fire in the Mountains. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Jessica Clarke

Phone# 801-462-6387 Dcccmbcrll,2018

DearTeton CountyCommissioners,

Pm writing this letterin considerationof the Fire in the Mountains festivalteam. From my experienceat this festivalI believe that it hadno negative impacton the communityor the surroundingenvironment The entire festivalwas ran in a profrssional manner. Everyone obeyedthe bear roles, cooperatedwith the Forest Servicerangers, kept the noise down afterquite hours,respected the neighbor’sprivacy,and most importantkeptthe camps and venueclean. Thiswas the cleanest festivalI have been to and I have been to many outdoor music festivals. Not only were the patronsof the festivalclean and respectthl they also brought’alot of business to the local shops. I believe this is a very specialmusic festivalandwould like to continueto attendit for many years to come.

ThankYou, JessicaClarke 743 East 900South Salt Lake City, UT 84105 Phone:801 462 -6387 Special Events Permit or Fire in the Mountains at Heart Six Ranch

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To:Board Of CoUnty Commissioners ; Mark Newcomb ; Greg Epstein ; Paul Vogelheim ; Smokey Rhea ;

Dear Teton County Commissioners,

in the at Heart Six Ranch I am writing to you today in order to show roy Suppott for the passage of The Special Events Permit for Fire Mountains scheduled for July of 2019.

After reac]ingMonday’s(12/10/18)Jackson Hole Dailyit became very clear to me that I needed to address you and voice my support for the passage of this event permit.

To be honest, the article in the JH Dailywas upsetting and a bit heartbreaking to me. It was challenging to read the deeply held beliefs and few s of our neighbors in Buffalo Valley.One of the greatest challenges is the fact that I have been listening to, and have been passionate about, heavy metal

I literally for as long as I can remember - and I am not a Satanist. My father drove me to my first metal concert in Casper, Wyoming when was in 3rd grade. As with most passions in life, you begin to find and connect with people who share similar loves and interests, my heavy metal community began to grow. Now, at the age of 40, I can easily say that I have friends all of the world who are lovers of heavy metal.., and not a single one of them

I is a devil worshipper. I can also say that after extensively exploring the different and complex genres of heavy metal, am not even capable ut naming a bar cicsl truiy worships Satan.

It I an] saddened to know that this false generalization of heavy metal and fans of the music has infiltrated the deep seated beliefs of our neighbors. saddens roe too, that even after the account by the Sheriff’sSergeant that last years Fire in the Mountains was, “a peac:eful crowd” that the residents of Buffalo Valleyare unwilling to open their minds, for jLrst one weekend, to a genre and a group of music lovers who are outside of their every day comfort zones

To cjeneraiize us in such a way is a true expression of ignorance.

The founders and producers of Fire in the Iviountains are three Df the kindest, most compassionate, giving men that I know. to know them is to iove

them. I think you would have a challenge in this valley to find anyone who knows Jeremy, Oliver, or Alexwho would say anything less. They are managers and owners of local businesses. They are farmers - providing the people and restaurants of thu valley with locally grown noUrishment. They are avid readers and researchers. They are yogis. They have strong mediation practices. They love Jackson. They love tine outdoors. They preach love. They preach mocpect.

To he honest, this is the case for many, many metal bands. Especially the the bands chosen by the Fire in the Mountains producers. T[nebands chosen to play at this event are in alignment with the core beliefs of the event producers. They are singing about grass roots revivals of caring for and nurturing this planet. llrey are singing most often about the sun, tie moon, the stars, the land, the plarrts... connecting to nature. Tire people ri attendance are there to enjoy the brilliant music, and marvel at, and pay homage to, the natural wonders that surround us. Despite all of the decades of being catec]orized as vicious, violent, devil worshippers - Metal Heads are reallyjust a bunch of nature loving, Tolkien obsessed teddy bears.

It’suncomfortable for the Buffalo Valleyresidents. I get it. I have been a homeowner in East Jackson for over 10 years.

Dear Commissioners, cocrldyotr imagine what Teton County would be like, if we all protested the loud events in our town that made us feel cmecurnifuntable? I guess, the realty is that most people do. This is a hnghlyeducated arid highly opinionated community. It is clearly also a highly biased arid narrow minded commcmnrty.Fire in the Mountains at Heart Six Ranch is one weekend. It happens one time per year The inability to be operr to a weekend c .‘ontthat resonates with an entire community that is riot your own, to the extent that you want it banned is a shame. Thrs limiting approach does riot reflect what I believed to be the mindset and heart of this supposed ever so welcoming town.

Do I love the sound from the Snow King srrmmer time concert series entering my house several times per summer? No. It is not my kind of music. Do

I all ski I love the sound of the snowmobiles rocketing up Snow King 2 weekends per winter? No, not my scene. Do love the sound of of the contests arid events happening weekend after weekend and many week days per year at Snow King? No. BLrtyou know what I do love? I love Irvingin sdrcha small community with such a large offering of different eventsl I love seeing locals and all of the people from out of town (and all over the world) flocking to these unique happenings that Jackson provides. Rather than protesting arid functioning upon invalid generalizations, I embrace these events is well as the different people in attendance. I celebrate them as a contribution to what makes Jackson sLrcha unique commnJnnty. Firein the Mountains at Heart SixRanch is a very unique and very special way to enjoy what Jackson Hole has to offer.The founders have been striving to create and event that invites people from all over the wDrlclto unite for a weekend of music in one of the most profound natural settings in the world. Fire in the Mountains is a celebration of the mountains that we livein and the earth that we live upon. Dear Commissioners, we all create ways of finding meaning, and giving observance to what we hold most dear. To many of you, the thought that metal might be one of the ways that we estabhsh the connection with friends, family, and nature might seem odd.. but it is not foreign. We are here. We are members of your community.

I hope that you willnot turn your backs on us.

Please support this unique metal community by granting the the passage oí The Special Events Permit tar Firein the Mountains at Heart SixRanch.

Thank you for your tinre and consideration.

In Respect and Gratitude,

Amy Glenn yggmail.com 307-690-4607 OIOL1/?. In Support of Fire In the Mountains

Jay Ne)Mdntosh

Inc 12/1i/,018 11:28PM

To:Board Of County Commissioners ;

Dear Commissioners,

The article in yesterdays New and Guide has sparked me to write to you with my perspective and in support of the Fire in the Mountains music festival that was held, and hopefully will be held at Heart Six Ranch again this summer. I have always been proud to live in Jackson Hole, a town with so much natural beauty and strong sense of community. However, the recent press surrounding Fire in the Mountains has never made me feet like more of an outsider. To live in Teton county in a choice we have alt made, knowing that our county is prosperous because of a heavy tourism industry. It is how I make my money, and it is how many of the working citizens of our community make their money to be able to afford to live here and make up the backbone of the economy. To be able to share the national parks and forests, as well as the town and all it’s unique quirks with visitors, think is an incredible gift, not to mention something that comes with the territory of living in Jackson. I have chosen to embrace this (which includes the loud noises of the snow mobiles last weekend on Snow King, or their summer music concerts which far exceed the noise limitations of Fire in the Mountains which adhered to strict noise limitations, even the town shootout which can be heard at my home in East Jackson) because I think that by sharing our community, our way of life, and our natural resources with people of varying tastes and passions, we also gain a deeper connection and appreciation for this unique and incredible place we all home. Why shouldn’t everyone get the opportunity to get a taste of Jackson, as long as they are here to respect and appreciate it!?!

Which leads me to segue more specifically to my experience of attending Fire in the Mountains for the first time last summer at Heart Six in Ranch. While I can appreciate and understand the neighbors concerns that live in that area about having a new event their community might pose some inconvenience, it bafftes me to comprehend how one weekend a year in which music is being played from 3pm-lOpm on a 79 acre horse pasture, at the town approved decibel limit, where people are confined (or ideally confined based on camping restrictions) can really have such a horrific and lasting effect on their lives? This festival was not one of ‘devil music worship” as one of the neighbors Debra Patla expressed to the Jackson Hole Daily, it was a diverse collection of people, many of whom drove across the country for no religious affiliation, simply to come and hear bands they resonate with perform in an intimate setting, in a place that is so unique for a concert venue that it just can’t be replicated elsewhere. I must bring up the point that has been on the lips of everyone I spoke to recently regarding this festival . . If this was a bluegrass music festival would there be such backtash? I would love to think that in our forward thinking society we are able step away from the prejudice that surrounds different music genres, and presumptions about people who might attend them. Instead as a county and community, I hope that we can recognize someone’s passion whether it be for music, hunting, a large wedding, or outdoor

I recreation activity. I can’t help but feel a sense of alienation and discrimination regarding this festival that think has the opportunity to bring our community together and create a deeper respect and understanding for one another, rather than tear it apart which seems to be the present situation.

I I would not call myself a fan of heavy metal music, but my experience at Fire In the Mountains was so much more than about the music; and have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at the diversity of the bands, and the fact than many of them were not what I would classify as heavy metal. The morning began with yoga in a field, there was an art exhibition displaying the affects of beetle kill as you walked down towards the farm to tabte barbecue that was put on with all local ingredients, as you entered the area the music was being played, there was local food and alcohol vendors happy to greet you. Once the music finished, people warmed themselves around one communal fire. While people had fun, no on was out of control, no one was hurt, and nothing was left vandalized or destroyed in anyway. Not one of the neighbors attended any part of the festival, many even later admitted to leaving for the weekend, so any comments they made are clearly only based on either an outside perspective or preconceived notion.

While I think it is fair for them to have concern about the environmental impact that this sort of even can have on the surrounding wilderness, I would just like to make a few brief points.

• The festival is being held in a degrade horse pasture, that on any given day has the potential to have any number of the 150 horses Ihat Heart Six Ranch owns on the field. • There was a zero trace policy at the festival that was strictly enforced through bear proof U Haul vans in which all trash and food was kept, the security staff that were constantly sweeping the area, the forest service ranger which also patrolled on horse back, the fire service personal present, and the sherifs that were present at the event. • Cars were only allowed to park in one designated parking area, which reduced the impact of noise or environmental destruction, as once people arrived for the weekend they had no need to move their cars again. • The land that is in question is PRIVATEPROPERTY,which is a much bigger land rights issue, but the owner of the ranch as well as the festival organizers had insurances in place to protect against any fears that the neighbors might have about security issues in the area. If adjourning neighbors can host a wedding for 500 people, why cant the owner of Heart Six Ranch host a music festival, in which attendees are there just as much to experience their surroundings as the music, rather than just one night of partying at a wedding? • If we want to talk about environmental destruction to the area, do the neighbors not realize that building their homes in the pristine wilderness they are so set on protecting has a much bigger impact on the migratory patterns of animals, than having people in a working horse pasture one weekend a year? • This land is also surrounded by National Forest, which is protected land for everyone to enjoy. The neighbors that are so against Fire in the Mountains, do not own Buffalo Valley as they like to refer to as “their backyard” they own the land that their homes are on. The remaining area of national forest is available for interested parties to come and connect to nature and themselves which is what Fire in the Mountains is exemplifying.

In closing, feel that the debate around this music festival is about so much more than the one weekend a year in discussion. It is about supporting local individuals, and long time Jackson residents who are following their passion, not for monetary purposes but for the pure pleasure of being able to share something that they believe in with our community and the nation. It is about supporting locaLbusiness and tourism who all benefit from this event happening. It is about bringing music diversity to Teton County. It is about giving people in our community the encouragement to create change, and new experiences. Lastly, it is about understanding that white the few that might have the money and the time to argue something that affects only a small minority, the majority can have the persistence to see Teton County not just cater to the rich, but to the backbone of our community who welcome the opportunity to share our lands, our food, drinks, culture, national parks and forests, and our appreciation of music with anyone who wants to come experience it with respect, in hope that they wilt leave here feeling renewed, refitted and reconnected to nature in a way that sometimes only music and community can provide.

in of to I encourage you to not only approve the application to have Fire in the Mountains take part again in Jackson the summer 2019, but let it be one of your great accornptishments of the year, and to set a prescient moving forward that is not dated in the past, but looks at the present needs and wants of the majority of the community you represent.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

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Which brings us to the “devil music” claim, of one of the interviewees in the article. While a little surprising in this day and age and perhaps worthy of a chuckle, that claim also proves the lack of research these folks may have put in before making their assessments. Most of the acts who performed at the event present lyrical content revolving around environmental themes. The bands paint a wide array of expression, ideas, and even beliefs. And even as an

I advocate for freedom of any sort of belief, I do have a personal relationship with the majority of performers, and The is can say that I don’t believe any of them are purporting anything remotely close to “devil worshiping”. irony not lost on me that this past year’s festival headliner, Wovenhand, is a devout Christian band with strong gospel themes pervasive in their music. The festival is not concerned with any religious affiliation of any kind or lack thereof, it is simply about music and nature, and all are welcome.

This brings an issue to the forefront that I am always glad to have a chance to speak for. It is my belief that the negative connotation commonly associated with “heavy metal” is a bit of a hasty judgement, and certainly a misconception. It is music, it is a form of expression that can purport any number of things just as any music can. In this particular case most of the artists involved have concepts and aesthetics centered around nature itself, or more ethereal concepts.

The sort of lineup that the festival brings together typically reflects a more forward thinking sect of heavy mcisic - and yes, such a thing does exist. This is evident in both the themes presented by the hands, as well as the way they carry themselves. And all of that goes without mentioning one of the oft-ignored aspects of this festival, which is the non-metal elements to the show. While a lot of even the “metal” bands themselves combine a wide array of musical elements ranging from European folk to Americana and country, last year’s festival featured no less than four performances that displayed songwriting devoid of any traditional “heavy” elements entirely, and these aspects are an integral part of the festival, that will be carried forward into future iterations as well.

Whether the bands are heavy or not, they are all of a certain mode of artful expression, which has seemed to attract a peaceful type of audience - as noted by the Sheriff himself. When several of LIS were involved in a similarly themed show at the famed Pink Garter Theater in Jackson in 2017, many members of the staff commented on how the “metal crowd” that came in were among the most polite and respectful that they had dealt with. When the event was held at Heart Six Ranch the festival happily complied with all boundaries and regulations set by the county laws and those outlined in the permit. And it was a success, not only in terms of being enjoyed and fully appreciated by those in attendance, but it also went off withoLit any incident, injury, property damage, environmental consequence, and without breaking the decibel limit set in the permit. This is not your stereotypical “rock and roll” crowd of ruffians oLit of a Wayne’s World movie. These are just people who love music, and love the beauty of the natural world, and gather to respectfully celebrate the joining of these two interconnected elements.

We know who we actually are, what we are about, and we are always happy to have a chance to show people that. I, as well as the rest of us involved in the festival, kindly encourage anyone with any such concerns to see for themselves before assuming the worst. I like to believe that as a society, we have all moved past the days of burning rock and roll records because they are the “devil’s music”. If an event takes place that is respectful, clean, and in full cooperation with the law to make sure they do no lasting damage to the land - does it really matter if it’s heavy metal, or bluegrass?

Thank you for your time, and please, feel free to talk to any of us - Jeremy and myself included - if you have any other questions. We all would love the opportunity to speak on this, as it means a lot to us. Cheers,

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To:Board Of County Commissioners ;

To the County Commissioners,

I am writing in strong support of the Fire in the MDL]ntains festival at Heart Six Ranch.

This festival is bringing an incredible opportunity tD share with our community a cenre of music that is often nrisunderstood and harshly iudqed. FIlM allows an opeertunity for this community to experience first hand that this music is nDt about devil worshiping or prnmotinq chaos and disomer, hut instead about love and self—expmssiorr,and the variety of forms that this can take.

There are often the acceptable forms of expression that are allowed in this corirmunity, classical music, country, bluegrass, indie, furrk, arid a newly growing n ceptence of hip—hopand rap.

FITMshares beautiful music that brings people together and spreads love and acceptance of all forms of expmssion.

There are rme:qlrhorsand community members that seek to judge this music withotjt even experiencing it or meeting the people to attc’r;d such a festival.

Ifyou were present at the festival last year you would have eXperienced people shamingin the love and the beauty of nature, locaily qrown food being served, penueful sunrise yoga sessions and lots of positivity.

Please do riot stint down this festival because it is outside the norm of what we think of as Jackson Hole. I want to invite all walks of life arrd expressions of sulf to eroy this magical place that we call home.

I invite all people to find inspiration by being in nature, and in turn to become stewards of the land, whether they live here in Jackson or take this newfouoa inirlosCt back home to their own communities.

Metal is rot ood or had. It isjust music. It is just an expression of emotion. Metal accepts all ranges of emotions, not only the ‘socially acceptable’ emotions. Metal allows anger, feat and self-doubt to be felt fully,as well as tire love that shines through once we face these emotions that sDciety doesn’t often allow us to feel.

The people that attend a festival like this are just that...people. People who warit the opportunity to experience the beauty tlrat is Jackson Hole, like all otlrer visitors to our powerful and beautiful valley.

Don’t let a tow closed minded people shut down this beautiful opporttJnity for all of us to learn, grow and experience life fully

Thank you for yotir consideration.

Sincerely,

Andrea La Fevers A member of this community in full support Df Fire in the Mountains Fire in the Mountains Permit

Nathan ie Hagood

Wed 12/12/2018 11:21 AM

To:Board Of CoUnty Commissioners ;

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To whom it may concern,

I Iam wiiting today to voice my support for the fire in the mountains event at heart six ranch. believe that musical gatherings should allowed and supported and that denying this is the slippery slope of shutting down new and innovative ways of getting folks togethet building community and eqjoyinq the outdoor splendor we have here.

Please Jent the tire in the mountains this year and going forwaid.

Thank you foi your time

Natty Hagood Fire In The Mountains 2019

KrissyZinski

Wd 12/i 1/2018 11:23 AM

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Dear Commissione

Six Iwould like to show my support to PASSthe special events permit for Fire In The Mountains at Heart Ranch for this coming summer.

I know Jeremey personally and professionally arld know how much this means to him. He has dedicated so much of his time and energy to bring this festival to his home in Wyoming, He is focused on his musical passion and ability to bring more business to this wonderful area of Wyoming.

My husband had been invested in the music world in Jackson for years and therefore, I have as well. I appreciate all types of live music and go out of my way to see it whenever I can, with no regards to the genre. It seems that the folks in

Buffalo valley think that metal listeners are devil worshipers, however I can assure you they are not, and should not be stereotyped as such. Just as taylor swift fans should not all be teeny hoppers and Phish fans be stereotyped as dirty hippies- I hope you get my point.

Jeremy is trying to make his passion a reality in this town and we should all be grateful for live music and support local folks in their endeavor to bring more business and become successful in their projects.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to Fire In The Mountains summer 2019.

Kind Regards,

KrissyZinski Albert

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12)all of I write to you as a property owner of a home at 2740 W Raptor Vie\vand 2 Estate lots (Lot 5 and Lot which are within the 3 Creek Development as well as a member of The Club At 3 Creek to register my strong opposition to change the character of the South Park neighborhood by allowing this development to proceed.

Furthermore, I am deeply troubled by the recent efforts of the Academy and its deep pocketed backers to usurp the Counties authority by attempting to change State law.

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Wed 12/12/2018 3:56 PM

Io:Board Of County Commissioners ;

As a long time local and music industry professional, I cannot speak highly enough about this event or the minds behind it. To deny this permit would be not only denying developing tour sm, but entrepreneurs who are clearly willing to risk everything to bring a standout event to a majestic location. Don’t destroy the future of Fire In the Mountains, protect it.

Remember that everything starts somewhere Even events like HillClimb in Jackson had their first years. Times have changed, and regardless of whether you enjoy this genre of music, it is undeniable that it has already left a positive and lasting impact on this community.

The perniit size is extremely reasonable and the owners of Heart Sixclearly desire to see the event flourish. Please help that happen by granting a permit to Fire In the Mountains,

Thank you for your time,

Matt Donovan Contour Music Festival- Jackson Hole, WY

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Benja Gatz

Wed 12/12/2018 9:24 PM

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Hi County Commissioners,

It is with respect to diversity that send this message. have been a resident of this town for five years. Of those yeats I have seen the same style of rntisic, the same transient population, and the same tastes in lifestyle fi cm those around me. It’sby design. This is a mountain town which equates to a young, partying transient crowd. Older, generally wealthy landowners. And complications between those two groups. In this case, I am personal friends with the gentlemen who have so creatively cultivated an event that celebrates diversity in an otherwise culturally stagnant community.

Ithink its incredibly important to celebrate diversity when it comes to us. Rather than shy away because of one night of wealthy land owners having to deal with noise that is kept within the resurrection of the permit.

So what do you say? Let’scelebrate this event as a road to a more diverse Jackson in the future. A community that embraces one another even if the differences between interests might seem stark.

With Warmest Regards,

Benja Please restart the library director recruitment process

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Please consider delaying your decision on a new libiary director until the choice can be made from a pool of several excellent candidates. We all care about the library and the community far too much for this process to be rushed.

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/ DEPARTMENTOF THEARMY WALLAWALLA DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 201 NORTH THIRD AVENUE WALLA WALLA, WA 99362-1876

November27, 2018

Mark Newcomb Teton County Commissioner, Chair P.O. Box 3594 Jackson, WY 83001

Dear Mr. Newcomb:

I am writing to request your help in resolving two issues of importance to the Jackson Hole, Wyoming Local Protection Project (Project): (1) identification of a suitable riprap/rock stockpile location to replace the Walton Quarry, and (2) confirmation of adequate easement interests necessary to support the Project.

The Project requires riprap and fillmaterial stockpiles, at strategic locations throughout the Project, to effectively maintain the levees and engage in emergency repairs. The Walton Quarry provided a very important stockpile location, which was central to the Project with good access to the most critical levees. For example, in 2011 more than 35,000 tons of riprap was trucked from the Walton Quarry site to repair numerous damaged levees throughout the Project. The Walton Quarry stockpile site has been unavailable since 2016, however, due to unresolved easement issues. During that time, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (Corps) has accepted some risk by having a reduced quantity of riprap available. A suitable replacement stockpile location is required to address that risk and ensure the Corps and Teton County (County) are able to effectively address required maintenance and emergency repairs.

The County, as the local Project Sponsor, is responsible for providing adequate riprap/rock stockpile locations. Article ll.d of the 1990 Local Cooperation Agreement (LCA), between the Department of the Army and Teton County, states “The Local Sponsor shall continue to make the site known as the Walton Quarry available to the Government for mining and processing rock until such time as the Government determines that the Walton Quarry site is not necessary for operation and maintenance of the Project.” Although rock has not been mined from the Walton Quarry since the late 1990s, the site has served as a critical and central stockpile location for maintenance and emergency operations. The importance of Walton Quarry was again

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documented in the 2014 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), between the Corps and County, which replaced the 1990 Cooperative Agreement No.1. Section 3.f of the MOA states:

The availability of a primary stockpile location is integral to the completion of both emergency repairs and routine maintenance of the Project, due to distances to suitable levee construction materials, primarily levee riprap. Should the Walton Quarry become unavailable, the County shall procure a suitable location of approximately 5 acres, central to the project and easily accessible to project construction traffic, at no cost to the Corps. The Corps shall bear no costs for relocation of materials in the Walton Quarry.

The 1990 LCA and 2014 MOAare enclosed with this letter.

The Corps procures rock from a source more than 80 miles away in Henry, Idaho, so it is difficult (if not impossible) to procure and deliver any significant quantities of rock on short notice. This limitation reinforces the need for a large stockpile location, which is central to the Project with good access to the most critical project levees. To further lend a sense of urgency to this need, my staff has funds budgeted to procure and stockpile additional rock in 2019, but because all smaller stockpile sites are filled to capacity, we have no place to store the rock. In order to meet our procurement timeline, the new site is needed by July 2019.

My staff has worked with the County Road and Levee Department to identify a new stockpile location on ELM land, which is centrally located to the Project, with easy access to critical reaches of the levee system, and capable of accommodating 45,000 tons of riprap and fillmaterial. I am informed, however, that momentum on developing the ELM land as a stockpile location has stalled and other uses for this land have become a priority for the County. As required by the 1990 LCA and 2014 MOA, I request the County procure/identify a suitable stockpile location to replace the Walton Quarry, of approximately 5 acres, central to the project and easily accessible to Project levee areas. Ifthe ELM parcel discussed above is no longer available, I request the County quickly procure/identify a suitable alternative stockpile location.

A second issue which has significant potential for disrupting maintenance of Project and emergency repairs is the validity of levee easements owned by the County. This issue was discovered in 2016, and has received some emphasis from the County staff, as several of the higher priority levees now have temporary easements which will facilitate our work. I am concerned, however, that the County’s effort to confirm/acquire -3-

necessary easements has now stalled. Article lll.a of the 1990 LCA requires the County to provide “all lands, easements, rights of way. . . originally required for the Project, and shall furnish to the Government evidence supporting the [County’s] legal authority to grant rights-of-entry to all lands. . . .“ Please know, the Corps is unable to deploy personnel and equipment to maintain levees, or engage in emergency repairs, unless the County has an easement authorizing entry for those purposes. I, therefore, request the County quickly work to confirm/acquire all easements necessary to support the Project.

Please contact me ifyou have any questions. County staff may also contact Mr. Kenny Koebberling, Jackson Levees Project Manager, at 509-527-7364 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Christian N. Dietz Lieutenant Colonel, Corps of Engineers District Commander

Enclosures LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARNY AND TETON COUNTY, WYOMING FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING LOCAL PROTECTION PROJECT

THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 4 day of Septeiilxr , 1990, by and between the DEPARTMENT Of THE ARMY (hereinafter referred to as the “Government”), acting by and through the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), and Teton County, Wyoming (hereinafter referred to as the “Local Sponsor”), acting by and through the Chairman, Teton County Commissioners.

WITNESSETH, THAT: WHEREAS, the Jackson Hole Snake River local protection and levees project (hereinafter referred to as the “Authorized Project”) was authorized by and constructed pursuant to the River and Harbor Act of 1950 (Public Law 81—516); and, WHEREAS, the Authorized Project was modified by Section 840 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public Law 99-662 to provide that the operation and maintenance of the Authorized Project shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of the Army; and, WHEREAS, Section 840 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public Law 99—662, also provided that the responsibility to operate and maintain the Authorized Project shall include operation and maintenance of the additions and modifications thereto constructed by non-Federal sponsors; and, WHEREAS, Section 840 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public Law 99—662, in addition to providing that the Secretary of Army assume operation and maintenance of the Authorized Project and additions and modifications thereto constructed by non-Federal sponsors, also specifies certain cost—sharing requirements applicable to the operation and maintenance responsibilities for the Authorized Project and additions and modifications thereto; and, WHEREAS, the Local Sponsor has the authority and capability to furnish the cooperation hereinafter set forth and is willing to participate in cost—sharing and financing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

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If of * 4. Credit for lands, easements, and rights—of—way in the case of involuntary acquisitions which occur within a one-year period preceding the date this Agreement is signed or which occur after the date this Agreement is signed will be based on court awards, or on stipulated settlements that have received prior Government approval. 5. Credit for lands, easements, or rights-of-way acquired by the Local Sponsor will also include reasonable incidental costs of acquiring the interest, e.g., closing and title costs, appraisal costs, survey costs, attorney’s fees, plat maps, and mapping costs, as well as the actual amounts expended for payment of any Public Law 91—646 relocation assistance benefits provided in accordance with the obligations under this Agreement. b. The costs of relocations to be credited against the Local Sponsor’s annual cash payment under Article II.c. of this Agreement shall be that portion of the actual costs as set forth below, and approved by the Government: 1. Highways and Highway Bridges: Only that portion of the cost as would be necessary to construct substitute bridges and highways to the design standard that the State of Wyoming would use in constructing a new bridge or highway under similar conditions of geography and traffic loads. 2. Utilities and Facilities (including railroads): Actual relocation costs, less depreciation, less salvage value, plus the cost of removal, less the cost of betterments. With respect to betterments, new materials shall not be used in any alteration or relocation if materials of value and usability equal to those in the existing facility are available or can be obtained as salvage from the existing facility or otherwise, unless the provision of new material is more economical. If, despite the availability of used material, new material is used, where the use of such new material represents an additional cost, such cost will not lie credited against the Local Sponsor’s annual cash payment.

ARTICLE V - PHASING AND MANAGEMENT OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE a. To provide for consistent and effective communication between the Local Sponsor and the Government, the Local Sponsor and the Government shall appoint representatives to coordinate on scheduling, plans, specifications, modifications, contract costs, and other matters relating to operation and maintenance of the Project. b. The representatives appointed above shall meet as necessary during the period of operation and maintenance and shall

6 make such recommendations as they deem warranted to the Contracting Officer. C. The Contracting Officer shall consider the recommendations of the representatives in all matters relating to operation and maintenance of the Project, but the Contracting Officer, having ultimate responsibility for operation and maintenance of the Project, has complete discretion to accept, reject, or modify the recommendations.

ARTICLE VI - METHOD OF PAYMENT a. To satisfy the Local Sponsor’s cost-sharing requirements for fiscal year 1990, the Local Sponsor shall provide a cash payment to the Government of $35,000, plus an adjustment for inflation occurring after 17 November 1986 using a construction cost index determined to be appropriate by the Government. Not later than 30 days after the execution of this Agreement, the Local Sponsor shall provide the Government the full amount of the required cash payment by delivering a check payable to “FAQ, USAED, Portland” to the Contracting Officer representing the Government. b. To satisfy the Local Sponsor’s cost—sharing requirements for fiscal year 1991, the Local Sponsor shall provide a cash payment to the Government of $35,000, plus an adjustment for inflation occurring after 17 November 1986 using a construction cost index determined to be appropriate by the Government, on October 1, 1990, or 30 days after notice from the Government, whichever is later. The Government will afford credit towards this cash payment in an amount equal to the Local Sponsor’s expenditures for operation and maintenance of the Project during the fiscal year in which this Agreement is executed but prior to the date that this Agreement is signed. The Local Sponsor shall provide the Government the full amount of the required annual cash payment by delivering a check payable to “FAQ, USAED, Portland” to the Contracting Officer representing the Government. c. For each fiscal year after fiscal year 1991, the Local Sponsor shall pay to the Government an annual cash payment of $35,000 plus an adjustment for inflation occurring after 17 November 1986 using a construction cost index determined to be appropriate by the Government. This cash payment will be required on October 1 of each fiscal year after fiscal year 1991. d. By April 1 of each year the Government shall notify the Local Sponsor of the Local Sponsor’s annual cash payment for the following fiscal year. The Government shall compute any credit to be afforded to the Local Sponsor for that fiscal year pursuant to the crediting provisions of Article IV and Article VI.f. and shall apply the credit against the annual cash payment required of the Local Sponsor for the next fiscal year. Not later than October 1 of said fiscal year the Local Sponsor shall

7 provide the Government the full amount of the required annual cash payment by delivering a check payable to “FAQ, U$AED, Portland” to the Contracting Officer representing the Government. e. The Government will draw on the funds provided by the Local Sponsor such sums as the Government deems necessary to cover contractual and in-house fiscal obligations attributable to operation and maintenance of the Project as they are incurred, as well as costs attributable to operation and maintenance of the Project that are incurred by the Government after execution of this Agreement but prior to any operation and maintenance of the Proj ect. f. Upon completion of operation and maintenance for each fiscal year and the resolution of all relevant claims and appeals, the Government shall compute the Local Sponsor’s actual annual cash share for that fiscal year and final credits against that cash share, and shall tender to the Local Sponsor a final accounting of the Local Sponsor’s required annual cash payment for said fiscal year. In the event payments by the Local Sponsor for said fiscal year are greater than the final required annual cash payment, the surplus in payments shall be applied against the annual cash payment required of the Local Sponsor towards the •‘.. ‘.JL r L .JJ L.. .. 4_I I L.LI I LFL. fiscal year.‘ .. ARTICLE VII - DISPUTES Before any party to this Agreement may bring suit in any court concerning an issue relating to this Agreement, such party must first seek in good faith to resolve the issue through negotiation or other forms of nonbinding alternative dispute resolution mutually acceptable to the parties.

ARTICLE VIII - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The Local Sponsor hereby gives the Government a right to enter upon land which it owns or controls for the purpose of inspection, and operation and maintenance of the Project. ARTICLE IX - RELEASE OF CLAIMS The Local Sponsor shall hold and save the Government free from all damages arising from the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project, except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the Government or its contractors.

ARTICLE X - MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS The Government and the Local Sponsor shall keep books, records, documents, and other evidence pertaining to costs and expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement to the extent and in such detail as will properly reflect costs, payments and credits under this Agreement. The Government and the Local Sponsor shall

8 Management with Agreement. proceed Government under as the up response Government maintenance fails CERCLA, investigations Sponsor necessary determine substances Project, for agreed. easements, Government be Local substances environmental easements, Act Government construction, Comprehensive extent environmental Government direction of evidence, reasonable the minimum therefrom, maintain defined and accpiired the contamination. the Project each (CERCLA), ARTICLE this to Sponsor response of parties with the determine convenience of costs provide or d. such other whether for C. b. any by a. 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If at any time the Local Sponsor fails to make the payments required under this Agreement, the Secretary of the Army shall terminate or suspend work on the Project until the Local Sponsor is no longer in arrears, unless the Secretary of the Army determines that continuation of work on the Project is in the interest of the United States or is necessary in order to satisfy agreements with any other non—Federal interests in connection with the Project. Any delinquent payment shall be charged interest at a rate, to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, equal to 150 per centum of the average bond equivalent rate of the 13-week Treasury bills auctioned immediately prior to the date on which such payment became delinquent, or auctioned immediately prior to the beginning of each additional 3—month period if the period of delinquency exceeds 3 months. b. If the Government fails to receive annual appropriations for the Project in amounts sufficient to meet Project expenditures for the then-current or upcoming fiscal year, the Government shall so notify the Local Sponsor. After 60 calendar days either party may elect without penalty to terminate this Agreement pursuant to that Article or to defer future performance hereunder; however, deferral of future performance under this Agreement shall not affect existing obligations or relieve the parties of liability for any obligation previously incurred. In the event that either party elects to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Article, both parties shall conclude their activities relating to the Project. In the event that either party elects to defer future performance under this Agreement pursuant to this Article, such deferral shall remain in effect until such time as the Government receives sufficient appropriations or until either party elects to terminate this Agreement. 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of be MEMORANDUMOF AGREEMENT BETWEEN US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WALLAWALLA DISTRICT AND TETON COUNTY, WYOMING FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCEOF THE JACKSON HOLE, WYOMINGLOCAL PROTECTION PROJECT

1. Purpose.

This Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”)is entered into by and between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walls Walla District (“Corps”) and Teton County, Wyoming (“County”) for the purpose of establishing the responsibilities and procedures for operation and maintenance of the Jackson Hole Snake River local protection and levees, Wyoming (“Project”). This MOA replaces the parties’ Cooperative Agreement No. 1, executed on September 7, 1990.

2. History and Authority.

The Jackson Hole Snake River local protection and levees was authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1950, P.L. 81-516. In 1986, Congress amended the Project to require the Secretary of the Army to assume responsibility for operation and maintenance of the Project, except for $35,000, plus an annual inflation rate (see paragraph 3.E.), in cash or materials to be provided by the County as their cost share contribution. (Section 840, WRDA 1986, P.L. 99-662). Pursuant to this authority, the Corps, through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for CivilWorks, and the County executed a Local Cooperation Agreement, dated September 4, 1990.

The Project consists of levees constructed by the non-federal sponsors prior to November 17, 1986 near Jackson, Wyoming between River Mile963 on the Snake River near Moose, Wyoming and River Mile 939 on the Snake River at the Highway 26 bridge and from the mouth of the Gros Ventre River upstream to the Grand Teton National Park Boundary, as more specifically described in the Corps Final O&M Document and EIS, Jackson Hole Wyoming, dated May 1990 and approved on August 3, 1990.

In 1996, the Project was further amended by Congress as follows:

“[The ProjectJ is modified to provide that the operation and maintenance of the project, and additions and modifications thereto constructed by non Federal sponsors, shall be the responsibility of the Secretary, except that the non-Federal sponsors shall pay the initial $35,000, through providing in-kind services or cash or materials, of any such cost expended in any one year, plus inflation as of the date of enactment of this Act. In carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into agreements with the non-federal sponsor permitting the non-Federal sponsor to perform operation and maintenance on a cost-reimbursable basis”. [Amendments emphasized] (Section 362, WRDA 1996, P.L. 104-303).

On January 22, 1999, the parties executed Amendment Ito the Local Cooperation Agreement to incorporate the 1996 amendments to the law.

In order to fully comply with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreements Act (31 U.S.C. §6301 et.seq.), federal cost modifications to flood control projects (33 USC § 408), and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Corps and the County agree that updated standard operating procedures are needed, including a conversion from a cooperative agreement to a FAR contract for annual O&Mwork under this MOA.

3. Responsibilities and Procedures.

a. Annual Operations and Maintenance.

The County willparticipate with the Corps in the preparation of annual Project plans. Recommendations by the County willbe considered by the Corps in planning, programming, and implementing Project operation and maintenance activities.

Annually, a coordination meeting between County and Corps staff willoccur, typically in Match, prior to spring runoff. Topics for this meeting willinclude the following:

(1) Preparations for spring runoff. (2) The annual O&Mscope of work to be incorporated into the upcoming year’s task order, including any work in kind planned by the County (3) Planned Corps levee repair/levee access contract work for the upcoming work window (15 Aug — 15 Nov of each year). (4) County concerns related to wildlifecorridors or other environmental issues. (5) Status of any Corps review of landowner construction adjacent to Project levees. (6) Condition of Project infrastructure.

The County willprovide cash as their annual cost share contribution pursuant to Section 840 of WRDA 1986, as amended. As authorized by WRDA 1996, Section 362, the Corps willthen procure the County’s services for work on the Project through a sole source requirements contract.

b. Requirements Contract.

The Corps and the County willenter into a requirements contract for annual O&M services as indicated in FAR Parts 12 and 16.503 of the FAR. The term of the contract will be for a base year plus 4 option years. Thereafter, the parties willnegotiate additional contracts with subsequent periods of performance. Successive periods of performance willinclude a base year plus four option years.

Annually, the Corps and the County will negotiate the scope of work for O&M services. The Corps willthen issue a task order under the base requirements contract for the agreed upon work that year. Services provided by the County under its cost share contribution and under the FAR contract may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Maintaining levee tops and access roads, including snow removal, as required for project use; (2) Removing brush and trees from levee structures and access roads; (3) Maintaining culverts and other drainage facilities along levees and access roads; (4) Providing levee patrols during periods of high flows; (5) Providing immediate emergency response to minimize damage to levees and risk to lives and property; (6) Providing traffic control measures on public roads and restricting public use of levees and access roads during periods of emergency or construction activities; (7) Inspecting levees and evaluating levee damage; (8) Participating in the coordination of levee damage repair; (9) Maintaining gates, fences, and cattle guards; (10) Providing project security to ensure compliance withvehicle use restrictions on levees and access roads; (11) Removing litterfrom the project; (12) Evaluating permit applications for Project modifications and inspecting construction of permitted modifications; (13) Providing office space, furniture, telephone, facsimile service, clerical assistance, and secure vehicle storage for a maximum of two Corps personnel; (14) Apply annually for County Grading and Erosion Control permits necessary for Project work; (15) Processing land easements as requited for Project work; (16) Providing surveying and environmental support as necessary lot scoping and delineation of Project work; (17) Maintaining stationing markers on all Project levees; (18) Host contract pre-bid meetings for Corps contracts related to Project work; (19) Host meetings necessary for coordination of Project issues; (20) Maintaining levee start and end monuments; (21) Supervision and administration of above work.

Work which will be performed by the County that will not be part of the requirements contract scope of work and, therefore, not subject to reimbursement include:

(1) Serving as the local point of contact for Project activities, such as responding to telephone calls, coordinating meetings, coordinating visitors, etc;

3 (2) Preparing plans for development, operation, and reclamation of the Walton Quarry; (3) Processing of annual County Floodplain Development Permits; (4) Any effort by the County in the review of additional Corps contracts for Project work.

Tasks not performed by the County, either as its annual cost share contribution or under a FAR contract, may be accomplished by the Corps either by its own forces or by separate contract.

c. Construction or Improvements to the Project.

Any proposal by the County for modifications or improvements to the Project must be reviewed and approved by the Corps pursuant to 33 USC 408 and any applicable guidance and regulations thereto. The County willprovide notice to the Corps of any proposed modifications or improvements to the Project as soon as possible and prior to construction or implementation of the modification or improvement. The County willuse its best efforts to educate adjoining landowners regarding the requirements for review and approval under 33 USC 408.

d. Safety.

When working on the Project, the County will observe current safety and health standards. If there is any question or dispute as to which standards prevail, the “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual,” EM 385- 1-1 dated 15 September 2008 or revisions thereto, will be considered the final authority. Copies of this manual and any updates will be provided to the County.

e. Calculation of Annual Cost Share.

The annual cost share to be paid by the County shall be calculated using the Corps EM 1110-2-1304, CivilWorks Construction Cost Index System, Feature Code 11: Levees and Floodwalls. The Corps shall notifythe County of the amount of the cost share for the calendar year one year in the future by 30 Dec of the current year fie. current year plus 2 is the year for which the cost share is to be calculated). The County willfurnish to the Corps a check for that cost share amount by 1 Oct of the year following this notification of cost share amount.

f. Primary Materials Stockpile for the Project.

The availability of a primary stockpile location is integral to the completion of both emergency repairs and routine maintenance of the Project, due to distances to suitable levee construction materials, primarily levee riprap. Should the Walton Quarry become unavailable, the County shall procure a suitable location of approximately 5 acres, central to the project and easily accessible to project construction traffic, at no cost to

4 the Corps. The Corps shall bear no costs for relocation of materials in the Walton Quarry.

4. Interagency Communications.

To provide for consistent and effective communication between the Corps and the County, each party shall appoint a Principal Representative to serve as its central point of contact on matters relating to the activities under this MOA. The Corps and the County will promptly inform the other party in writing of any changes in representatives or their contact telephone numbers. The Corps’ Principal Representative willalso serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) under the above-mentioned FAR contract.

5. Applicable Laws.

This MOA and all documents and actions pursuant to it shall be governed by the applicable statutes, regulations, directives, and procedures of the United States. Unless otherwise required by law, all Project work undertaken by the County shall be governed by Department of Army, The Corps of Engineers and the Department of Defense policies and procedures.

6. Effective Date.

This MOA shall become effective when signed by both the Corps and the County and shall be in effect from the date of the last signature.

7. Amendment, Modification, Termination.

This MOAwill remain in effect unless amended in writing by the parties or cancelled by either party upon written notice. Termination shall be effective upon the sixtieth calendar days following written notice, unless a later date is set forth.

5 8. Relationship of Parties.

The parties to this MOAact in their independent capacities in the performance of their respective functions, and neither party is to be considered the officer, agent, or employee of the other. Nothing in this document is intended to diminish, modify, or otherwise affect the statutory or regulatory authorities of either party.

USACE TETON COUNTY, WYOMING WALLA WAL,A DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

A EW D. KELLY 1j’HANKPHIBBS Lieutenant Colonel, EN CHAIRMAN Commanding

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SHERRY DAI E, TETON CZY CLERK

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KstIinGreen

Thu12/13/20186:07PM

Board Of County Commissioners ; County PLìnningCommission ; Susan Johnson ; Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Teton Couny Commissioners:

It is school with a My name is KollinGreen and I am asking you to please vote in favor of the Jackson Hole ClassicalAcademy. a wonderful focus on intellectual and moral toundations, raising up responsible, independent and productive children.

My wile, 4 girls and livein Melody Ranch and would love to have this school nearby in South Park. Three of our girls attend JHCA.

Please vote in favor of the school having appropriate operational hours. it is imperative that teachers and staff can arrive at normal working hours to be prepared for the students each day.

Please also vote in favor of allowingfor one 30,000 square foot building. Growing up in Laramie(sirnilaryearly weather to Jackson),I had an appreciation for having a gymnasium to run around and play sports in for the 8 months of colder weather. A gym at ]HCAisvital in my view for healthy and active children,

The current builcLngplan allows for only 10%development of the overall acreage. Thisallowsfor the school to provide a need for our community and at the saFliet;me placing value on conservation and wildlife.

Thank you, KollinGreen QO .(/?) Owl Happenings Text Amendments AMD 2018-0002 and AMD 2018-0003

Jennifer Green

Thu 12/13/2078 6:19 PM

Board Of County Commissioners ; County Planning Commission ; Susan Johnson ; Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Teton County Commissioners:

I of My name is Jennifer Green and I am asking you to please vote in favor of the Jackson Hole Classical Academy. am a lifelong resident Jackson,

I apart from my time at the University of Wyoming where I earned a double major in Nursing and Spanish. I remember what Jackson was likewhen

I girls was a child and I care about its future. currently live in Melody Ranch with my husband, Kollinand our four girls. Three of our are school aged and attend ]HCA. We are so happy to be at a school that values strong moral anci intellectual foundations. We desire our children to grow up and be productive and responsible. This school has partnered with us to meet our children’s educational goals and we are so thankful.

The new building site is a perfect spot for a school, as the pioneers to this valley also recognized. We are just one of many families that live near this building site on the South Park Loop.

Please vote in favor of the school having appropriate operational hours. It is imperative that the teachers and staff can arrive at 7:00am in order to be prepared for the students arrival each day. Operating hours that begin at 9:00am do not work for this situation. Even when the school is at full capacity, there willbe very little noise and traffic impacting the area.

Please also vote in favor of allowing for one 30,000 square foot building. Sports are a very important to our family and we believe it’s necessary to have a full size gymnasium at our children’s school. There are so many life lessons to be learned through sports. And let’s not forget about the health benefits. It would be a shame to have a beautiful school without this key component. An auditorium is also an integral part of a school in order for our children to receive a well roundad education.

The building plans that allow for 90% conservation is a beautiful way to provide for a need for children in our community at the same time as valuing conservation and wildlife.

Thank you for your consideration. Jennifer Green LDRchanges &the ClassicalAcademy

Thu Li13/20i8 1048 PM

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Cc:Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Commissioners,

Academy, to change the WRs. My husband & I have lived in Melody Ranch for 14 years & are very much oppDsed to the application by the Classical We ask that you deny this proposal &the text amendments. Byapproving these amendments you will be allowing degradation of the rural areas. Habitat will be harmed & wildlife migration will be altered. We moved to this area because of the rural character and the predictability of the zoning. It is inconsiderate that one special group wants to change the character of an entire county. Why? While we are not against the school, it shoulc] be placed in the properly zoned area. The roust disturbing effect of these amendments is that they will be applied to 73% of the private lands. What happens to these rural areas after the school is built? Do we now treed large scale developments, stores etc, etc. Why have we worked so hard on the Comprehensive Plan if we negate it with one rash decision. Lets play by the rules and let the academy he built in an appropriate place. Thank you foi your time and consideration. Shirley and Dan Thomas D1c’1,1c AMD2O18-0002/AMD2O18-0003

Barry

Fri12/14/2018 11:12 AM

To:Board Of County Commissioners ; Mark Newcomb ; [email protected] ; Greg Epstein ; Paul Vogeiheirn ; Smokey Rhea ;

We are residents of a rural zone just south of South Park Loop. We urge you to deny the applications for these two amendments.

Non-agricultural or residential activity in rural zones before 9:00am and after iO:OOpm.wouldgreatly diminish the value of livingin a rural zone. These are now the quiet wakeful times for ourselves and many others in rural zones. They also are the times that wildlifeuses the open lands next to our rural residential areas. Neither of us should have to be disturbed by noise and commotion from non-rural uses of neighboring land. Nor should we be threatened with out-of-character buildings of any size larger than 10,000 sf.

The request for these LDRamendments does not arise from a general problem with the current regulations but for the benefit one specific moneyed party, Special interest legislation likethese requests raise many cluestions about behind-the-scenes attempts to influence decision makers. It would be most detrimental to our community to create a vehicle that would raise such suspicions.

It appears that the applicant and it’sclient are waging an assault on the Land Development Regulations with an eye to decimating the Comprehensive Plan for the location of density in the county. Rather than put a school on a parcel zoned for schools, they aim to place a mega complex in the center of a rural area that is not zoned for such a complex nor does it have the necessary infrastructure. Thiswill undermine the orderly development in this area, and set a precedent for development in other similar areas.

This assault is being done by pad professional using tactics to mislead the public and silence criticsfor private ends, not those of the public as set forth inthe Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. Please refer to the ‘Guest Shot” by Sue Luriein the Jackson Hole News & Guide, November 7, 2018. Rejectthe proposed text amendments to the Land Development Regulations.

We believe that for many and strong reasons, approval of these requests would be inappropriate and damaging to the entire community. O1Ojop Support for Fire in the Mountains

Zach Zimmerman

Fri 12/14/2018 12:13 PM

To:BoardOfCountyCommissioners;

Hello Commissioners,

Iam writing you to suggest your approval of the special use permit in Moran for the Fire in the Mountains Festival, especially after reading the “Metal Fest Seeks Return” article in Monday’s paper.

My name is Zach Zimmerman, I am the Executive Director of Jackson Hole Community Radio, and a supporter of well planned live

music events in this valley, FIlM certainly among them. Ivolunteered at the festival last year and we offered advertising and content support via our radio station to increase local awareness and attendance.

Working the front gate of this event ny wife and I found the attendees to be nothing but respectful, and so excited that such a beautiful location and well planned event was able to be constructed to celebrate this form of artistic expression.

I have known all of the organizers personally for the majority of the 11 years I have lived in this valley. I have worked and volunteered alongside them in multiple capacities, and found them to be reliable, thorough, respectful and endlessly passionate.

My experience with the two years that I have attended FITMhave proved no exception.

There was an enormous effort to make this festival a success. Places for people to park, rules for camping, time limits enforced. There were ample resources for bathrooms facilities, there was security checking D’s,there were organizers explaining were to camp and to be courteous to the neighbors and there was strong efforts to make the festival clean After Saturday night’s concert there was not one piece of garbage left on the field. The campground was a mile walk and there was no one complaining.

As for the attendees, they were a great group of individuals who came to the Tetons to listen to music they love. There was no dress code or requirements — everyone was welcome. It was refreshing and different and it was full of great people coming together to enjoy friends and music and the outdoors.

There were also food trucks, beverage vendors, security guards, volunteers, radio support from KHOL,Tee shirt vendors. No one

made a lot of money but the services were provided and again I believe most would be happy to attend again. Heart Six Ranch

was an exceptional host and I believe the Café in Moran probably saw a couple of the best breakfast days of the summer.

As for the article — some of the neighbors are complaining. I can understand that their perfect paradise might be getting

interrupted for a couple short days, but I also feel like that happens though out the town and valley once in a while. Allthe

neighborhoods had security like the mob was coming but I bet if you interviewed the security guards they had no problems with people trying to break into the neighborhoods. There was a quote in the paper from Debra Patla that she felt threatened and

that the attendees were there to worship devil music. Ido not want to speak for Ms. Patla being threatened because I do not

know why but from what Iwitnessed there was no “Devil Worship” and from the many people I met and spoke to none of which were threatening. Sgt. Stanyon was quoted in the paper that there wasn’t a single run in with law enforcement.

In this town we readily approve events that appear to fit our “western culture” and it’s past time to recognize that our community is much more diverse than that. What does faux western charm have to do with snow mobile motors running before Sam as was the case last weekend? We all make concessions to live in various parts of this valley, all of which are affected in myriad ways throughout the year by events that we might have zero interest in attending. We all make sacrifices to ensure that when the opportunity comes to celebrate something that is special to us, even if its music someone else does not understand or enjoy, we have that chance. And who knows, you might find your new favorite band, amongst some of the kindest people and most beautiful scenery in this valley!

In conclusion, I’dlike you consider a yes vote to permit the Fire in the Mountains Festival to continue to grow (I believe the application is to increase the size and asking for approval). It was an exceptional effort by the organizers. I also invite you to attend because it was an amazing venue and it was an interesting and unique set of music. Thank you for your consideration,

Zacli Ziniriieiiiian cio8.7 Special Event Permit at Heart Six Ranch

Cohn OFarrehl

Fri 12/14/2018 12:19 PM

To:Board Of County Commissioners ;

Hi,

Please support Firein the Mountains and their application for a Special Event Permit. Bringinga more diverse set of cultural options to the valley is a net positive and this event has a very small overall footprint compared to the hordes of visitors who come here for other events throughout the year

Thanks,

Cohn O’Farrehl President & Chief Geologist

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Jason Edward Ochs

Fri 12/14/2018 4:54 PM

To Board Of County Commissioners ; County Planning Commission ; Susan Johnson ; Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Commissioners, et. al -

Please vote yes for the TextAmendments presently before the BCCon December 18th.

Avote for YESon the operational hours, is a vote of consistency, fairness and equal opportunity as it relates to any school, any daycare arid any nursery in tire Ri zoned district. Such institutions should never be denied equal opportunity to operate, educate or do business in a community where they are otherwise properly zoned.

A vote NO forecloses valuable community assets that everyone agrees is necessary in a healthy and thriving community (daycares, nurseries and schools). After all,without the resources needed for child care, youth development and schools, the future of any community is,without question, co mproin sed.

Please, be on the side of a healthy and thriving heart for our community, and provide such institutions/facilitieswith the hours they need to serve ocir hard-.orUnq community and people.

Avote for YESon building size to increase from the current restricted size of 10,000sq feet acknowledges an understanding that building size is synonymous with the yp of activities,culture and community enrichment - especially in a geographical pat of the country that does not allowfor year-round ocrtdoor access - which can be implemented and incorporated into a community. For example, such a space can provide multiple community e’ents from plays,to musical performances, to state charnpiDnshipsand state-wide chess tournaments. Avote YESis a vote with an understanding of community enrichment for tomorrow and the future

I thank you fc’ryour consideration, and I sincerely wish each of you and your familiesa very Happy and Health Holiday/ Christmas Season.

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Fri 12/14/2018 5:29 PM

County Planning Commission ; Board Of County Commissioners ; Susan Johnson ; Hamilton Smith ;

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As a parent, it would be very difficultfor me to have to wait until 9:00 each day to drop my child off at school. These are not the operating hours of other schools in the county, both public and private, and there are other uses in this zone that are not

subject to this restriction. It would be very difficultfor me to continue my child’seducation at JHCAwith this restriction as I have

other obligations this would interfere with. I believe this would significantly hurt the school’s ability to cater to the needs or working families (such as ours)”

It is clear there is a need in our community for mote space designed for indoor sports and performing arts. It is unreasonable to restrict these spaces to 10,000 sq. ft. ifwe hope to cater to the needs of JHCAand the greater Jackson Community. It is my understanding that JHCAis proposing to make these facilitiesavailable to the public. This serves a real need in our community and it substantially reduces the amount of travel needed to off site facilitieswhich are already over-crowded.

We have seen the irreplaceable value JHCAhas provided our child and our family,and we are so grateful for the opportunity to

have a new school that can provide this experience to many other children. I am very concerned that my child may have this incredible opporwnity taken away ifthe restrictions on hours of operation and building size remain in place.

Thank you for your kind consideration to these points.

Tasso and Marnie Coin

Jackson WY83001 oIocio December 18 zoning hearing

Aaron Heindel

Fri 12114/2018 7:28 PM

Board Of County Commissioners ;

Dear Commissioners,

With respect to the two zoning laws being considered on Dec 18,in regards to the size of buildings and the hours of

operation, Iwant to encourage you to do the right thing. I know as public representatives you are required to listen to

your constituents which I am very grateful for. But,there are times when you need to do what is tight for the community and not just the consensus of the population, even if it may mean loss of votes. In many cases, you have more information concerning decisions at hand than the general public, and the information they have is usually distorted, and sometimes out right false. The information being propagated, many times comes from people who have only their interests at heart and not the long term effects of decisions. We all know that that every decision has consequences, good or bad. Sometimes those consequences are seen more immediate than others. Other times, a choice or decision may get the immediate result we were looking for only to unleash more problems later with worse consequences.

We all know that our schools are facing overcrowding and we need to look for viable solutions now before it escalates.

This county is limited by space and Igreatly appreciate the efforts by you and others in the past to maintain all the beauty and nature that it has to offec However,in the zoning that has been done, areas have been set aside for educational use but the restrictions that are placed on the operation of those institutions in those areas makes it prohibitive for them to exist.

Anyone with common sense would agree that what Jackson Hole ClassicalAcademy is proposing is not excessive,and the arnourlt of land that is going to be protected from building for the distant future is a great gift to this valley.While you and

I may not agree with the values that are taught there, and choose not to send our own kids there, the realityof it is,

classical education around the country is one of the best educations out there. I [lad the great opportunity to hear their

choir sing last year at a concert at Walk Festive Hallwhere several different choirs in the community performed. Iwas awestruck by the quality of their performance, especially with the age of their kids compared to those in the other choirs. Eventhe high school choir was taken back by their amazing performance. On Wednesday the 19th at 5:30 PMthey are once again having a performance at Walk Festive Hallthat is open to the public and would highly encourage you to attend this one hour glimpse into the quality of education that our valleyis privilege to thanks to this school. It would be a shame to see a school of this quality have to shut its doors which would not only increase the overcrowding in our schools but also take away a privately funded option for a much needed education in this valley simply because a vocal group of citizens doesn’t agree with their philosophy of teaching or is concerned about the footprint of a new school.

In my opinion, with the land preservation and the fact that a school is closed during the summer and weekends when the community is out and about would be much better than having 50 houses built arid occupied year round on the proposed parcel in South Park.

Students that attend classical academys are usually not your typical students in that they are taught good values and character qualities in addition to the education, that provides a high level of respect and contribution to the community it serves. Changes to the zoning laws are absolutely necessary if we want our community to be the best it can be. Let’sstop being content injust being a tourist town and let’sstart putting a priority on those who live here and their contribution to the world. Aaron night Thank

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Todd Lamppa

Fri 12/142O18 7:28 PM

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I support the classical school and what it stands for and how it has benefited our community so far. I hope that they will receive the appropriate approvals from the county to have a long lasting impact in our community for many years to come.

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Rachel Greb

Fri12/14/2018 9:01 PM

Tsr Board Of County Commissioners ; County Planning Commission : Susan Johnson ; Hamilton Smith ;

ToWhom It MayConcern,

I am writing in support of the TextAmendments that would allowJackson Hole ClassicalAcademy to have officialoperating hours beginning at 7:00 urn. As a parent of 2 students atJHCA, it would be extremely difficultfor our familyto begin their school day after 9:00 am. Not only are young children’soest learning hours in the eady morning, but from a very practical standpoint, allowing the school to begin operating hours at 7:00 am. is simply in line with other schools in the county, both public and private. It is my understanding that not all uses in this zone are subject to this same restriction. Operating hours restricted to starting at 9:00 am, would significantlyimpact our familyand many others that attend JHCAin an undesirable way.

Additionally, our community would benefit from additional spaces for athletics and performing arts, It is unreasonable to restrictthese spaces to

10,000 square feet. As a parent whose kids have involved in many different sports and music performances, I cannot imagine any of these significant events taking place in a smallvenue. JHCAhas demonstrated a legitimate need for space for these types of events, and to be able to provide space for community use as well,which willhelp alleviate some of the space and scheduling challenges that cue ently exist in the community.

Finally,a community can only benefit from the type of education that JHCAis able to provide to families who desire it, which is not available anywhere else within a 5-hou; radius. Thisunique model is an excellent fit for many students of wide ranging abilities. While there are a number of schools modeled in a similarfashion spread across the country, they tend to be concentrated in the eastern states and in the southwest. The closest schools in the legion that offer anything comparable to JHCA’seducational paradigm are located in Bozeman, M1 and Meridian, ID We are so pleacea with the tyoe of education our children are receiving at JHCAand extremely grateful that they are able to receive it right here in Jackson Hole.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Jason and Rachel Greb, parents of 1st grader and 2nd grader at JHCA Meeting 12/18

Canton Loewer

Fn 12/14/2018 11:38 PM

To:BD&rdOf County Commissioners ; County Pnning Commission ; Susan Johnson ;

Dear Teton County Commissioners,

We are writing this letter with regards to the Upcoming meeting on December IXth,more particularly, pertaitling to ]HCA’s potential new campus. Our child is in 6th grade, and is in her third year at JI ICA. Prior to attending the academy she was a student at Colter Elementary. We moved our daughter in an effort to continue to see her challenged academical!, while also receiving a consistent cognitive, emotional and nioral education. We feel JIICA has been an incredible opportunity in this respect. it has been even more gratifying watching as the school continues to expand its mvolvenietit in OUr community. As our teachers help facilitate feton County sports. host Young Life & WyidliRt yoLtth groups in our gymnasium, present choir performances at our local grocery stores, assisted living centers, Walk Festival ilall. and so much more. Unfortunately, we have outgrown our campus and are in desperate need of a bigger flicility. tn a recent article ill the ]1IN&G. regarding the unani nousl approved lilcicor sports Licility, the following juotes were made:

‘‘otitli Soccer President Bud (liatham said the facility won’t lix the need fir additional tlelcl space, but it will provide a little inure flexibility, especially in the winter iiioiiths. ihe need lou more field space in this town is as apparent as it’s ever t)cdn,” Chatham said. “It will be great to have that. Whether it’s the soccer cltib using it or Rec Cenr programS usilig it, it vihl tree HI) space for youth progra nis to tise other lleld space.”

Lacrosse Club txecutive l)irector Dave Madeira has been talking with Rice about using the facility as vell. \ Indeira eCilOefi Chatham’s sentiment.

“It’s detlnitelv going to make a difference with providing oppo;tunities to have practice atitl training space during the winter months, btit it doesn’t completely solve the issue,” Madeira said.

While tile approval of the indoor sports facility does help matters, it does not solve the issue of overcrowding, as quoted above. It seems the Classical Academy’s gymnasium and assembly hall would he another viable option iii our commtmity, without tile burden of government and tax payer dollars. This new campus is a clear win I win for Teton (‘oLinty.

\Ve have 110 dluestioti as to what it menus to a community to tiave a school like tile Jackson Hole Classical Academ as au option tor local families. Our hope is that you continue to allow our school and community to grow as much as our child has at Ji ICA.

Thank you for your consideration.

Carl ton and Cathy Loewer Classical Academy

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St 12/15.0018 J01 AM

To:Board Of County Commissioners ;

I am a Southpark resident and not a “seasonal resident trying to dictate the future of out community”. Surely there must be land that is zoned appropriately that the Classical Academy can use to expand. My biggest concern is that once the county allows the zoning laws to be amended in Southpark, it willopen the floodgates that will permit rezoning and overdevelopment to occur tllroughout the county. The protected land and wildlife in Jackson is what makes it magical. Once destroyed there will be no turning back. Sincerely, Ellen Karpf 2850 S Cody Creek Dr.

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Sit 12/15/2018 1035 AM

Board Of County Commissioners ; County Planning Commission ; Susan Johnson ; Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Commissioners, Please support these two text amendments. just wanted to write to let you know that feel like this is important. Ifa school is allowed in a rural area, then the business hours of operation should allow for regular school hours i.e. starting at 7 AM.Also the building size should allow for at least gym. Allin all we are asking this because of a school that is for children in our community. It willenrich their lives which I feel is a great benefit fot our valley. Ifwe want to keep rural areas rural, this willbe great development, keeping most of the land in ranchland and putting many acres into consei vation. I realize that this vote is for the text amendments (not for a CUP)and I am supporting them because of a school that hope willbe built. However there are other businesses that are approved for rural areas that may also need these changes on a case-by-case basis. Our school isjust an example of the reasons why these amendments are needed. Thank you so much for your consideration, Becca Block

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Mike Fischer

Sit 12/15/2018 1:00 PM

Board Of County Commissioners ;

The subject of the academy is on the minds of most residents know. Not one has spoken in favor of land use changes that would open a giant can of worms for the county. Wellfunded special interests need to be shown the door... Mike fischer Wilson

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Aaron Heindel

Sat 12/15/2018 1:06 PM

m Board Of County Commissioners ; County Planning Commission ; Susan Johnson ; Hamilton Smith ;

My name is Aaron Heindel, and am currently an 8th grade student at Jackson Hole Classical Academy. I have attended the academy since 4th grade.

Prior to the opening of the school, Iwas privileged to be a part of the original school, Pioneer Classical in Wilson. I have gotten to know the Friess family very well and their son is in my grade. I love this school because of the great education, but it goe much further than just education. As you walk through the halls, you see quotes from ancient philosophers, the Bible, and even music composers. My favorite is by the famed Aristotle who says Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” The teachers at this school accomplish educating the heart, and very excellently too. I have a personal relationship with many of them, and they have taught me so much, not just educationally, but morally. The coach that teaches us Physical Education is someone whom I greatly trust and has taught me to trust. I believe he deserves a bigger area to work with us at. Currently we are in the hockey unit. I, being the selected goalie of a team, have a hard time blocking the ball because of the little space we have to see. We are a class of 20 between 7th and 8th grade, but during warm ups, we have trouble not touching each other even with a class of that size. There are other classes which have a greater number of students. As the school grows, this problem will become greater. Volleyball and badminton are very hard to play and we are not able to accurately practice due to such a small area. We have been told many times by teachers to be quiet since we are disrupting their class. It is very hard to be quiet when the gym is a third of the size it should be, and there is a classroom right next to it. Once again I love the teachers, and they are constantly showing their love for us. They talk to us personally ifwe have a problem in school or just life in general. They truly care about us. The teachers need the time to talk with us if we come in early for something we miss, but also to prepare for the school day. I am asking that you would please allow the change of operating hours to 7am. I love this school because I know every student and teacher, and because of this, we are all very close. The teachers need the time to educate the heart, or else there is no education at all. This is the only school I know, since I was homeschooled through 2nd Grade, and it will be hard to either lose it, or have other children lose the opportunity to experience such an excellent education. The audiences at our performances have increased in number each year, and we have to move to Walk Festival Hall because of the fire codes. I feel this school, Mrs.

Polly Friess, and the future students of JHCA deserve so much more, and I love watching my school and relationships grow. Please consider the many students at our school, and the many yet to come. Thank you for taking the time to read this!

From a proud Jackson Hole Classical Academy student, Aaron J. Heindel Fire in the Mountains Support

Erniy Darnell

Sat 12/15/2018 1:06 PM

c Board Of County Commissioners ;

Greetings,

am wilting you in reqaids to support of the Pire in the Mountains festival.

As a turmer NPS Park Ranget understand the importance of protecting the wilderness and all surrounding it. also understand the values of the comonnity and keeping this area wild.

I am also part of the unique demographic that enjoys many genres of music. The Metal community is the most supportive, respectful, and kind group of people It shows the importance of not judging a book by its cover. The support of Heart Six Ranch should showcase how welcome this community can he.

Thank you for your understanding and support of freedom of speech.

Cheers, Em Darnell 010 LDRamendments and JHCA

Biitt and Jon

Sa 12/15/2018 2:05 PM

Bc)rd Of County Commissioners ;

To the county commissioners:

I am writing this email in support of the Jackson Hole Classical Academy’s proposal to amend the Teton County LDR5in order to be able to accommodate a larger school to meet the needs of their rising student population. Not only does JHCAprovide a valuable educational option for students in Teton County, but its presence adds to the diversity of educational opportunities that we can provide students here as well as helping to offload the overcapacity that our local public schools are experiencing. JHCA’svision and well thought out footprint, to include generous easements, ensures that there will be no negative environmental impacts resulting from the new school. Ifthe LDRSare not amended to permit JHCAto build it’s future school, this will be a tremendous loss not only for the students and staff at the school, but to our community as a whole.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration,

Jonathan Baker, MD

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Susan Mick

Sat 12/15/2018 6:50 PM

To:BoardOf County Commissioners ;

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From:Susan Mick Date: December 15,2018 at 6:46:00 PM MST To:1pardee@jacksonwyg Cc: igm@jacksonwygg, council(cfjacksonwyg. commisioners@yg Subject:Towncouncil workshop and STARTfunding

Hi Larry - had on my calendar to attend the town council workshop on November 19when you were scheduled to discuss START

funding initiatives.Itwas postponed to the Decerirber 17 meeting which Iadjusted on roy calendar, and I notice it is not on this agenda citner.

We are struggling due to lackof funds to provide existing service let alone expansion and growth in new areas. Our buses are taIling apart, we cai not find drivers, and we are down on administrative staff putting undue pressure on Darren.

With the rental car option for funding discarded dcieto legalities and no transportation planner being hired, Iwonder what the long range plan isto fund STARTin perpetuity, allowing us to plan for the future of transit in Teton County. What progress is being made on the funding group priorities or was this a waste of our time?

Our etiwt is in February and we would welcome an update. Thank you, Susan Mick STARTBoard Vice-chair

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Kathe Coelho

Sat 12/15/20186:55 PM

Board Of County Commissioners ;

strenuously object to this proposed building. It size and use as a venue for concerts etc, is not in keeping with the tone and rural setting of S Park Loop. Thank you Billand Kathe Coelho, Melody Ranch Sent from my Phone 0Io.% Please say no to ClassicalAcademy rezone

ginger anderson

Sat 12/15/2018 8:02 PM

To:Board Of County Commissioners ;

Dear County Commissioners,

I I have lived in Teton County for 38 years and am not a seasonal resident. followed the development of the Comprehensive Plan as it was carefully considered and debated. The current rules were put in place to proactively preserve the rUralcharacter of our county and to add predictability to the cjrowthof Teton County

Please hold fast to our community values and vision and reject the changes to the CDRsas requested by the Classical Academy.

Thanks you for your time and efforts on this project and in serving our county. Virginia Anderson

common values of the Compwlierrsive Plan. an Incrcase to the size of buildings degradesstandardsintended to preserve rural character. wildlife habitat, habitat connections, scenic vistas and undeveloped open spucesshould be conserved. In order to remain consistent with desired rural character the library ditector

Debbie

Sat 12/15/2018 9:17 PM

To:Board Of County Commissioners ;

Dear Commissioners,

am forwarding you the letter I sent last week to Julianne Fries after attending a presentation by the two library director

candidates. Juliane said she’d forward my comments to the Library Board, but I decided that it was important to share my thoughts with you as well.

Juliane asked the library staff to complete a short two question handout abput the candidates. It was my understanding

there was no opportunity for written public feedback, so I sent her my thoughts as aretired staff rnernber...see below. I was told that a number of staff were not bothering to fillout the form, feeling from past experience their voices were not

heard. However, I have persistedl

While some Board members are fairly new and were not responsible for the hiring of the last two directors, I feel changes

in the hiring process should be considered. I understand that at this late date that may not be possible. Howeve sometimes the “power of one” makes a difference - if only for the future.

Thank you all tor your service as you work to make our community the best it can be.

Sincerely, Debbie Schlinger

Julianne,

Although I was unable to attend the entire candidate presentation, I have given considerable thought to the issues at hand. Here are my thoughts:

Question 1:Who was your #1 pick and why Dawn exuded confidence, had diverse experience at many levels and included in her statement key words - “empowering staff”. It was obvious she would not let a staff walk all over he and yet she appeared to be collaborative and supportive to staff ideas and needs. I found her complex ...a bit of a “know it all”which can produce both good and bad outcomes, although her resumé and presentation suggested effectiveness and efficiency.

Alexandria didn’t seem as ardent in her desire to sell herself, and while she seemed a better listener in my 10 minute follow-up chat, I am not sure she would be strong enough to command the respect of this staff.

But maybe these two are the best this search could produce. In this regard, I question the speed with which the Board has acted to fillthe position.

Question 2: Further Thoughts?

I was extremely disappointed in the last director chosen by the Board, especially after listening carefully to each candidate and knowing the staffs sentiments. I write the following in the hope that it might make a difference in this selection. From my 28 years of library experience in a supervisory role, as past president of the Wyoming Library Association, presenter of over 28 workshops at schools, libraries, and conventions on library service, as well as literature instructor for Central

Wyoming College for 8 years, Ifeel I have significant insight into what a Board should be looking for in a car clidate. But as the last two director choices have shown, the Board has difficulty listening to staffs recommendations. As you must know, this has had negative consequences for staff retention.

Ifa Board has limited prior experience working in a library, nor has teaching, literary, or human resource savvy, it is absolutely crucial they listen carefully to the wisdom, experience and skillsof a knowledgeable staff. Speaking candidly, the library Board has blown it in their selection of the past two directors. I am aghast that no library staff committee has been organized for significant input other than today’s meet-and-greet, plus brief written feedback sent to you.

One of the candidates in the last hiring process, was a brilliant negotiato a creative and effective communicator, respected by all her staff and the community, as well as being vastly wise as a lawyer and MLSlibrarian - and yet she was rejected. Ifthe Board has such little faith in a tried and truly loved candidate, then I feel the Board doesn’t understand what makes a top-notch library leader.

Why the Board hasn’t given more credit to staff feedback on previoUs searches is foolish and arrogant. Hopefully in this case, the past willnot be prologue. Regardless, I willforever advocate passionately for superior library services - including top -notcl library leadership.

Respectfully,

Debbie Schlinger, former employee

Correspondence, including e-mail, to and from employees of Teton County, in connection with the transaction oi public business, is subject to the Wyoming Public Records Act and may be disclosed to third parties. ]H CLASSICALACADEMYRULESCHANGE

Mark Memmer

Sun12/16/2018 8:17 AM

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Cc HamiltonSmith;

Just writing to say please DO NOT change any of the current land regulations to allow the above development. PLEASE DENY THE RULECHANGES. Thank you Mark & Vickie Memmer.

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Jesse Combs

Sun 12/16/2018 8:57 AM

To:Board Of County Commissioners ;

Dear Teton County BCC,

I’mwriting in support of the proposed changes to our LDR’sto aflow for the development of the JH classical academy school. As you know private land in Teton County available for development is scarce. However our educational opportunities for our children should not be. I’vebeen somewhat more than baffled as to why anyone would oppose another school being built to support the growing educational needs of our community.

Ifone takes a realistic view of things the area proposed for the JH community school is probably one if not the only feasible location for a new school. Schools require a sizable parcel of land in order to be able to provide open space for outdoor playgrounds, sports fields, parking lots etc. The cost of land in town if available would simply make building a school unfeasible from an economic standpoint.

Finallylet’s he honest schools are here to serve the needs of our fulltime residents. Without full time residents we don’t really have a community. Therefore encourage you to pass what ever amendment is required to allow this school to be built

Sincerely,

JesseCombs Wilson resident Classical Academy

Jack Krouskup

Sun 12/16/2018 12:50 PM

To Board Of County Commissioners ;

Commissioners

Consistent with out previous communications, we strongly encourage you to vote against the rezoning and expanded work hours requested by the Academy. The proposed location and scope of operations is inappropriate for the rural area of South Park.

Thanks you

Jack and Kay Ktouskup Residents of South Park Classical Academy

R K

Sun 12/16/2018 1:10 PM

Board 01 County Commissioners ;

Dear Sirs:

I read with sad amusement in the paper 12/14/18 proponents stating approval will matter to prevent stress to overcrowded school system ( by adding 100 kids without a school next year ).Also 24 displaced faculty, staff and coaches. Then in capitalized letters - Don’t let seasonal residents dictate the future of our community.

Obviously emotions are running high. What are the facts? According to Wyoming Department of Education web page, enrollment of Teton Country School District for 2017-2018 is 2862 students. Also the average total teacher salary is $73,000.00 with school administrators averaging $119,000.00 and central administrators averaging $133,000.00.

“Dumping” additional 100 students would be a 3% increase. With these salaries I am sure we have capable people who can handle new situations. It is illogical to accept the advocates position these kids will be without school next year unless you approve the variance. How long does it take to build a 30,000 square foot facility?

Given our national polarized political situation where intense left/right political interests divide our sense of community in order to conquer or win it appears that the Classical Academy advocates are using this tactic by splitting our community into us vs them(seasonal residents). That’s a good insight into the weakness of their position. Are there alternative locations within our core school tracts as reasonable solutions?

I believe the request should be denied to protect our open space rural character.

Thank you for your consideration Robert Flath ]H Classical Academy

Ellen Sanford

Sun 12/16/2018 2:58 PM

Board Of County Commissioners ;

Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Board of county commissioners and County Planner Hamilton Smith,

We are full time residents of Jackson (not seasonal residents) and oppose the Classical Academy structure off South Park Loop Road. We hope you willdeny the requests to change the County LDRssubmitted by the JH Classical Academy. We built a home in beautiful Jackson, WYbecause love the beauty and serenity of the area. Preserving animal habitat and allowing natural wildlife movement is essential to preservation areas.

Please honor and respect the current LDRs. There are other areas available close to the schools already in existence to develop a structure of the size and scope intended by the JH Classical Academy.

Keeping open space has always been a concern for the residents of our area. Please deny the requests of JH Classical Academy so we can continue to enjoy the area we call our home and preserve this glorious land for future generations.

Thank you.

Joe and EllenSanford

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Alex Mahet

Sun 12/16’2018 431 PM

Tn Board 01 CountyCommissioners;CountyPlanningCommission; SuS3fl Johnson ;HamiltonSmith;

Macye Maher ;

Dear County Commissioners and Planners,

I am writing in support of the amendments requested by the Jackson Hole Classical Academy so we can start construction on the

new campus so dearly needed. Macye and I have lived and worked in Jackson Hole for 20 years. We feel fortunate to live in such a thriving community. And as the populations have escalated while our children are growing up, we see daily the challenges the community faces in educating our local children and providing facilities for sports and other after school activities. Our son 6th began attending Jackson Hole Classical Academy in 2017 for his grade year and his experience was so positive, with a diverse curriculum and new life skills taught daily, that both his sisters decided to attend in 2018. The experience for all three of our children has been remarkably positive, and we are huge fans of the institution and staff.

As the community grows, JHCAcontinues to provide a viable and attractive alternative to the other schools, and it fits for an increasing number of students. As such, the new campus has become an obvious overall community need, and as parents, wed really appreciate the county’s support in building a campus to accommodate both the school’s growth and community’s needs at large for the gymnasium and performing arts/assembly hall. We believe these collective needs warrant buildings larger than 10,000 square feet and ask the county allow such in the proposed campus location through the text amendment process. It is not feasible to have a gymnasium with adequate bleacher space and locker rooms under 10,000 square feet, and the same is accurate for a performing arts/assembly hall building large enough to host events with backstage necessities, lighting and sound infrastructure, and assembly seating. Allowing the larger buildings will facilitate more open space for the wildlife and overall community character as well as energy efficiencies for the campus.

Further, as a family of 5 with both husband and wife working full time, we absolutely need the school to begin daily operations at 7am and believe 10pm will be sufficient on the late side, and ask the county approves this amendment to the LDR’sso this educational use in this zone is not inadvertently limited.

Thank you for your time and careful consideration of these amendments. Our children and community thanks you and will most certainly continue to improve as a whole with JHCAgrowing and building out this campus.

Sincorely,

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Heileson

Mn 12/17/2098 6:33 AM

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Dear Commissioners,

Besides stressing that there are overwhelming legal and policy reasons mandating the denial of the

Classical Academy applications, I want the record to note how “cleverly” the applicant has arranged for this hearing to be right in the midst of the Christmas Holiday Season, knowing that many of the

project’s opponents would be traveling or otherwise unavailable to attend the hearing. I also want to remind the Commissioners of the wholly inappropriate behavior of the project’s representatives at the Planning Commission hearing toward the opponents, in particular their ad hominem personal attacks. Please summarily deny the applications.

Mary Heileson South Park Amendments to County LDRs

Doug & Donna Niern

Mon 12/17/2018 7:33 AM

To:Board Of County Commissioners :

Good morning,

I am writing in opposition to the proposed text amendments to the county LDRs by the ]H Classical Academy. Please follow the planning staffs recommendation to deny both amendments.

The rural character of the county is at stake and as so often mentioned in the comprehensive land use plan vision statement begins with Preserve and protect the areas ecosystem

Restrictions in the LDRs should be followed rather than altered to promote private self interests.

I live in the Corner Creek neighborhood of Cottonwood Creek.

Thank you for your time.

Donna Niemi Please deny Rule Changes

Chuck Hanis

Mon 12/17/2018 8:13 AM

m Board Of County Commissioners ; Hamilton Smith ;

We have Land Development Regulations for good reasons. Please deny Zoning changes and current application for exceptions.

Thank you for all that you do for us, Chuck Harris Karen Jerger Kathryn Harris Meagan Harris Please deny both of JH Classical Academy’s requested text changes

William Eckerle

Mon12/17/20189:25AM

BoardOfCountyCommissioners;MarkNewcornb;Greg Epstein ;SmokeyRhea;NataliaMacker;Paul Vogeiheim;

My name is William (Bill)Eckerle and I live at 130 Targhee Towne Rd,Aita, WY83414. I am writing to ask that you to follow planning staff’s unequivocal recommendation for DENIALof both of JH Classical Academy’s requested text changes. Approving dispersed growth and larger structures throughout rural areas is the surest way to permanently degrade habitat, block wildlife movement, and alter the non-renewable resource of rural preservation areas. Limiting hours of operation in rural zones, as the LDRscurrently provide, respects and protects the quiet character of those areas, and provides the predictability of zoning the Comprehensive Plan requires, Similarly, limiting the maximum size of structures in rural zones respects, protects, and preserves the unique character of these open spaces. These restrictions contained in the Comprehensive Plan and current LDR5should be adhered to rather than altered to promote the self-interest of an exclusive private school. The consequence of approving these text amendments will be to open the floodgates to each and every applicant that wishes to extend hours and construct very large structures in the middle of open space and agricultural fields in any of the rural areas of the County.

Thanks for your consideration,

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William Eckerle Alta, WY $01 533 0667 [email protected] rural LDRtext amendments/ 12-18 agenda

Mickey Babcock

Mon 12/17/2018 9:54 AM

To Board 01 CountyCommissioners ;

esteemed commissioners—

ask that you vote against the proposed text amendment changes at your meeting Dfl 12/18. the rural CDR5need serious, comprehensive review. rnnakingone change to benefit one entity will create precedent and unintended consequences for all rural areas of teton county, challenging the ability to protect the value of the rural landscape and adjacent landowners. thank you, mickey babcock moran, WY 83013 307-730-8207/c Owl Happenings Text Amendments AMD2018-0002 and AMD 2018-0003

Tom Holland

Man 12/17/2018 10:45AM

m Board Of County Commissioners ; County Planning Commission ; Susan Johnson ; Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Commissioners,

I am a South Park Ranches resident writing to you in support of text amendments AMD2018-0002 and AMD 2018-0003.

I have lived in South Park Ranches for the past 12 years and my home is directly adjacent to the Lucas

property. Mywife and I are also the owners of a local business, Wilderness Adventures. We have 4 children,

3 of whom attend the Classical Academy. Maybe most importantly, I consider myself a friend of South Park.

I love its rural nature of our backyard, and I would love to see this character protected as much as we possibly can.

It is with that said, that I ask you to approve the text amendments proposed by Owl Happenings. The text amendments themselves offer you the flexibilityto consider appropriate limits to the hours of operation and building size in this rural zone. A denial forecloses the opportunity for Owl Happenings to develop a school on the property adjacent to my home. While the school application isn’t before you today, your decisions today impact that application and I’mhere to speak in favor of it.

My perspective may surprise you because I am one of the closest neighbors to the school project site. It is directly in my northern view across the open pasture. As people who hope to grow old in our home in South Park, we see the project as an opportunity to preserve the majority of 80 acres — preservation that is too valuable to our beloved South Park to pass up. We believe that the amendments are worthwhile to result in preserving the nature of South Park and Teton County, not just for the next few years but for years to come- as we believe that conversations and pressure around the development of these pasture lands willonly increase in time. A change to the zoning could happen any time with just three votes. We believe this project, with its preservation of 90% of the land overall, provides a protection for this space — in perpetuity — that no future residential proposal willever provide.

To preserve the majority of the 80 acres willcome at a cost, and that will be in the form of a school. For us and our views out our back porch, this seems a justifiable compromise to protect more land in our neighborhood. Moreover, we believe that educational institutions add to the value of Teton County as a whole. School choice is important for our children.

Nevertheless, there willbe impact. An open field willnot remain an open field. However, as a certified public

school educator, I respectfully disagree with those who believe that the hours of operation to be an issue due to noise or traffic. Having worked in schools, I know their quiet hours and the hours where traffic increases. And as members of 3 Creek Ranch Golf Club we know that the school’s proximity to the Club willfunction well as the club’s highest traffic occurs in the summer months, a time when the school willbe out.

As mentioned, three of my four children attend the Classical Academy. For them, this is the right educational choice at this moment, and they are receiving a great education. Still, I write to you today with the awareness that like all students in every school, their enrollment is teniporary. However, we hope that out residency in South Park continues long after their school years. In taking this view, we have considered ifwe would support the Classical Academy’s proposal ifour kids were not there. The answer is yes. To protect these acres — in perpetuity - is critical to ensuring that South Park’s character is not lost in the decades ahead.

Thank you for your service and your commitment to Teton County-past, present and future.

Sincerely,

Tom Holland 2095 South Park Ranch Rd Jackson, Wy 83001 oio9A7- Text Amendments and December 17, 2018 meeting

Louis Wang

Mon 12/17/2018 11:13 AM

Board Of County Commissioners ;

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Dear Commissioners, The attached 1-page letter requests you deny the proposed text amendments at tomorrow’s meeting. Respectfully, Louis Wang, Save Historic Jackson Hole - Save Historic Jackson Hole 1o\ S!ü.; .faCf(SOtl, WY SOt)_1 • Pisii iii Our Way of Life • Irfephone 3O7—73:— F39

December 17, 2018

Board of County Commissioners, Teton County, WY: Greg Epstein Mark Newcornb Paul Vogelheim Natalia D. Macker Smokey Rhea

Subject: Requested LDRchanges for JH Classical Academy campus on South Park Loop Rd.

Reference: Proposed LDRText Amendments AMD2O18-0002 and AMD2O18-0003

Dear Teton County Commissioners,

While the JH Classical Academy does good work, their Referenced Text Amendments would be bad for Jackson Hole.

The community at large is opposed to the special treatment the JH Classical Academy doggedly pursues. We request you follow the lead of the county planning director and professional planning staff and vote NO, A few of the many reasons to vote NO are listed below.

1. Approval, over time, would destroy the rural zones and make a mockery of the Comp Plan. We would eventually have large developments throughout the county. 2. The School has other site options; they can and should select an alternate. 3. The Friess family is well connected politically and they have very deep pockets. They can afford to play by the rules — the existing LDRs.The wealthy and well placed should not be given special treatment. 4. Recent advertisements painting those opposed to the text amendments as “seasonal residents” are disingenuous and wrong. Full time residents are overwhelmingly opposed to the proposed text amendments.

The Classic Academy provides a sound, values-based education. The special treatment the organization seeks and the bullying they employ are at odds with the values they teach.

Respectfully,

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Louis Wang / Save Historic Jackson Hole / I oiOb.’ Classical Academy

Roif Belden

Mon 12/17/2018 11:24AM

m Board Of County Commissioners ;

I am writing to ask that the Teton County Commissioners to support the proposed development of the Classical Academy in South Park. The Classical

Academy is an excellent educational option for the children and families in our community. I strongly feel we are improving our community by creating more educational options for the future residents and families of Teton County.

Thank you for your support, RoIfBelsen Jr. Please DENYClassical Academy LDRamendments

AIHNoanU

Mon 12/17/2018 11:33AM

To:Board Of County Commissioners ;

Cc:Harnilton Smith ;

Dear Esteemed Council Members,

My name is AlliNoland, live in Wilson and work in Jackson, and am honored to know some of you personally.

I have been following the JH Classical Academy’s request to change the comprehensive plan to allow for larger facilities and less oversight of private and religious schools and am wondering why they might consider themselves worthy of an exemption from the regulations that have been put in place to protect the community and surrounding landscape from ntrusion of just this kind?

I realize people can and should start schools, but not at the expense of the needs of the community at large.

I ask that you deny both proposed text amendments to the County LDRs submitted by the JH Classical Academy, following Planning Staff’s unequivocal recommendation for DENIAL of both text amendments.

As you know better than most, approving dispersed growth and larger structures throughout rural areas is the surest way to permanently degrade habitat, block wildlife movement, and alter the non-renewable resource of rural preservation areas.

Noise ordinances are in every community. for the peace and enjoyment of everyone. The current LDRs provide for that, respecting and protecting the quiet character of those areas, and provides the predictability of zoning the Comprehensive Plan requires.

Similarly, limiting the maximum size of structures in rural zones respects, protects, and preserves the unique character of these open spaces. it’s hard to imagine a valley filled with 30,000 sf buildings. That’s not what brings people here and it’snot what keeps them here.

Restrictions contained in the Comprehensive Plan and current LDRs should be adhered to, and not altered for the promotion of, or self-interest in an exclusive private school.

If the text amendments are not denied, we can expect to see a flood of applicants who would like to extend hours and construct very large structures in the middle of open space, and will have legal precedent to say they can do whatever they want.

Thanks as always for your time and consideration

AlIi

Alli Noland Terra Public Relations 65 Mercill Aye, 4.I4C - 0989 (UPS/FedEx) PD Box 989 (mail) Jackson, WY83001 307-733-8777 0 307-699-4572 c oWlQb OWL happenings text amendments AMD 2018-0002 and AMD 2018-0003

Mary Pantin

Mon12/17/201812:40PM

To:BoardOfCountyCommissioners;CountyPlanningCommission; SusanJohnson ; HamiltonSmith;

Distinguished Teton County Commissioners,

I I write to you today on behalf of my fellow educators and the enrolled families at Jackson Hole Classical Academy. am a former

first grade teacher who is currently serving in administration at a like-minded charter school in the Dallas, Texas area. I have been

to Jackson to tour JHCAand I loved what I saw. I have friends with children enrolled at JHCAand they are so grateful to have this education opportunity for their growing family. Across the general landscape of education, interest in Classical education is growing. Our network of Classical charters covers the Phoenix metro area and is growing in both the Dallas and San Antonio areas here in Texas. At our Dallas location alone, the current number of children on the waitlist for the admission lottery exceeds 1,000. For the sake of diversity and richness of options for Teton-county families, please act in a spirit of openness to JHCA’sgrowth plan. Having taught in homeschool, private

school, charter school and public school settings, I understand the immense value and empowerment it brings to families to be able to have a myriad of good options from which to choose. JHCA offers to Teton county residents something unique and

increasingly in demand. Please give them room to expand. I am always happy to share more with y’all about the distinct value of classical education should you find yourself wanting more specific information.

Additionally, please consider the drop-off time of 7:00 am. as opposed to 9:00 a.m. that JHCAis requesting as well as the size of the Gymnasium/Performing Arts facility that JHCAwishes to construct. Working families need the 7 am drop-off time to be able to facilitate shuttling between work and school then back again.

I urge you to consider the community-wide value a Gymnasium and Performing Arts center will bring to the area. I was delighted

to hear that JHCAintends to open the facility doors for community use and I know that will benefit many people in Teton county. A facility for sports and performing arts should be greater than 10,000 square feet to safely and comfortably sustain athletic and other community-wide events that can be held in the space.

Thank you so much for your time. Please don’t hesitate to reach back to me should you need further information.

Sincerely,

Mary Pantin Dean, LowerSchool j

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Skye Schell

Mon 12/17/20181:53PM

I Board01 CountyCommissioners ;

L’ AlexNorton ;Susan Johnson ;RobyHcirley; TylerSinclair,

Dear Commissioners, Thanks for your time and interest in the natural resource regulations. Ifyou don’t take spoken public comment today, I’dliketo share these two points:

1.Please start the process now to hire a consultant to keep this work going. I and many/most/all other stakeholders are eager to get this over the finish line. We are very close on the areas you’re hearing about today, and we need a few more meetings to figure out migration, fencing, incentives, etc. A consultant to both facilitate a few more meetings and then write code would get us over the

finish line — ideally in the first half of 2019,

2. Please give direction to use the “October” version as this process continues. The stakeholders were almost unanimously in agreement on this. Everything I’veseen documented from biologists and ecologists says we should not use the focal species habitat map ncirnber values to determine where landowners may build. (That takes a county-scale methodology and applies it at a parcel-scale.) Instead, we should use the focal species habitat G15layers along with other relevant information to determine location. Ifyou provide this direction now, it will make the consultant process quicker, more efficient, and more cost-effective.

I believe many stakeholders agree with those recommendations, but can only speak for myself / the Alliance right nOw.

Finally,I want to thank your staff - especially Alex and Roby - for all their time and engagement. They worked hard on a very complex and challenging proJect and developed many good ideas and approaches.

Thanks, Skye

Skye Schell Executive Director Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance office (307) 733-9417 xl wwv.jhalIiance.org fb iHConservationAlliance

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Hello,

I have followed the Classical Academy’s various proposals with some interest, and attended (part of) the planning commission meeting when the planning commissioners voted on a couple of text amendments that would, in my opinion, radically alter the allowable development on all of Teton County’s parcels that are zoned as rural.

First, Iwas deeply disturbed about the process that was followed regarding the text amendment to change operating hours of businesses in rural zones. The attorney for the Classical Academy submitted an amendment to the amendment under consideration at the beginning of the meeting. This handout was given to the planning commissioners and staff, but not to the public. This handout was accepted, and after the representatives for the Classical Academy were finished speaking, the planning commissioners allowed for public comment, requesting that the public limit their speech to the original text amendment. Following public comment, one of the planning commissioners made a motion to accept the text amendment as amended. He also asked staff for their recommendations, which they were unable to make since they had not had appropriate notice to make a formal review according to proper procedure. This planning commissioner then asked for a minUte or two to go through some sort of checklist, after which he declared a positive recommendation. This was a mockery of the work that the planning staff does. It was also stunning to those of us in attendance, since we had no idea that they were planning to vote on the amendment to the amendment. I found it somewhat suspicious that the planning commission would accept a re-write of the rules regarding operating hours for businesses from an attorney representing a few landowners who own a great deal of land that is zoned either Ri or R2. I wrote a letter to the editor because I was so upset about the flouting of normal process that occurred during this meeting.

Second, it does not make sense to me that the rules regarding operational business hours and building sizes needs to be changed on a county-wide basis in order to accommodate the building of a new school. It strikes me that the most appropriate way to approach this would be for the Classical Academy to pursue a Special Use Permit. There have been a number of claims that people who are opposed to the Classical Academy’s efforts are working against them because of religious ideology or a “not in my backyard” attitude. However, since they are seeking to change zoning rules across nearly three-quarters of the county, I think that there are a number of people who are legitimately concerned that these re-writes of the LDRscould awaken a whole new wave of development across the county. Iwould urge you to reject both of the proposed text amendments. Ifyou think that there are legitimate concerns about operating hours or building sizes, please review these through a transparent, public process. Please do not let an attorney representing the business interests of a few landowners do such a re-write. Please remind the Classical Academy that the rejection of these text amendments is not a rejection of their school, nor an attack on their beliefs. Rather, it is a protection of over-development in our county, which many would argue is already struggling with that balance.

Sincerely,

Echo Miller 4200 Glory Vista Terrace Jackson, WY 83001 proposed text amendments to LDRs

Mike May

Mon 12/17/2(H8 2:53PM

Board 01 County Commissioners ;

Hamilton Smith [email protected]>;

Good day County Commissioners,

rn hoping to make tomorrow mornings meeting, but as its 50/50 right now just wanted to ring on once again and ask that you deny the proposed text amendments currently in front of you courtesy of the Jackson Hole Classical Academy.

This is nothing against the school itself. ye sat with school leadership and said to them personally that there is much merit in preserving a large portion of south Darkas part of any development. That said, the issue before you is whether or not to change LDR5county wide and as I know youve heard before - which Iwhole heartedly agree with - doing so willopen Pandoras Boxto large scale development in rural areas throughout

Teton County, I urge you to heed the call of your own planning staff and deny both amendments outright. There may be solutions to be had for the academy hut this is simply not it. The precedent it would set is cannot be undone and once our rural lands are turned over for development we can never get them back.

Please stand up for this valleyonce again and deny these text amendments, Thank you for your time and service.

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Beth Whitworth

Mon 12/17/2018 3:40 PM

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Cc Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Teton County Board of Commissioners,

I am a homeowner in the South Park Loop neighborhood writing to ask that you deny both proposed text amendments to the county LDRSsubmitted by the Jackson Hole Classical Academy.

would further ask that you follow your planning staff’s recommendation for denial of both text amendments.

Jackson Is a special place because of the rural areas. Ifthe changes are made to the existing comprehensive plan that is currently in place, what makes Jackson special? Nothing, just another overbuilt tourist destination.

We purchased our home with some expectations of the surrounding areas remaining to some degree as they are. It we wanted density, we would have bought in town. In my mind, the bigger issue is the application to all rural areas in Teton County.

I had a guest over the summer from Aspen, Colorado. He commented how much nicer Jackson was because of the openness arld less “glitz”.

Ifeel strongly thai your action willdetermine the direction of Jackson for a very long time. I ask that you keep perspective and vote NO on the proposed text amendments.

Thank you, Beth Whitworth Keep our rural character

Barbara Zelazo

Mon 12/17/2018 4:25 PM

To Board Of County Commissioners ;

Dear Commissioners,

As a fulltime resident of Teton County, Iam writing in reference to the proposed rule changes to the size of buildings requested by the JH Classical

I Academy. I do not believe allowing buildings as large as 30,000 in areas designated RuralPreservation would be in keeping with the rural character. believe it is a slippery slope to give exceptions or change these rules. Please vote no on these rule changes. Thank You, Barbura Zelazo Wilson Please Deny LDRAmendments

Paul Alden

Mon 12/17/2078 4:59 PM

Tc Board Of County Commissioners ;

Hamilton Smith ;

Dear Commissioners,

Please follow the planning stalts recommendations and DENYthe proposed amendments to the County LDRssubnmittedby the JH ClassicalAcademy.

The proposed changes to the comp plan are intended to serve the narrow interests of one olganization but would have impacts county wide, including Alta, where we are working hard to preserve our rural character.

Thank you,

Paul Alden - .__1 oio jc Jackson Hole ClassicalAcademy

Britt Wson Baker

Mon 12/77/O18 5:17 PM

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Dear county commissioners:

I am writing in support of the Jackson Hole Classical Academy’s proposal to amend the Teton County LDR5in order to be able to accommodate a larger school to meet the needs of their rising student population. Not only does JHCA provide a valuable educational option for students in Teton County, but its presence adds to the diversity of educational opportunities that we can provide students here as well as helping to offload the overcapacity that our local public schools are experiencing.

JHCA’svision and well thought out footprint, to include generous easements, ensures that there will be no negative environmental impacts resulting from the new school. Ifthe LDRSare not amended to permit JHCAto build it’s future school, this will be a tremendous loss not only for the students and staff at the school, but to our community as a whole.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful consideration,

Britt Baker MD Fwd:Workshop follow-up

Macker for Wyoming

Mon 12/17/2018 5:25 PM

Board Of County Commissioners ;

Begin forwarded message:

From: Sandy Shuptrine Date: December 17,2018 at 3:57:23 PM MST To: Mark Newcomb , Greg Epstein - Teton County , Natalia Duncan Macker , Smokey Rhea , Paul Volgeiheirn Cc: Luther Propst Subject: Workshop follow-up

Thank you all for reviewing the NRSGstatus this afternoon. I did not make public comment, but would likeyou to know I agreed with much of what was said.

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all I wish to keep working with as little pause as possible—toomuch time lag will result in losing the threads of the conversation. As we knoe,’,it willbenefit everyone (potential applicants, the vision of the Comprehensive plan, staff and the community) to proceed, bringing clarity to planning decisions and requirements.

Rather than an RFP,would an RFQbe possible? I believe there is plenty of ecological expertise in the groUp, but wrap-up technical skillsare lacking. We are not ‘stuck’,but rather unfinished with the business at hand.

I support Skye’srequest to move forward to work on the remaining questions and appreciated Hank’s overview of the process.

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Please vote NOfor the rule changes that the ]H ClassicalAcademy has requested. The location of the project is not compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations for rural lands. Hours of Operation should remain as they currently are. Many studies have shown that students perform and learn better when school is started later in the morning. Such a large project willcertainly be a detriment to wildlifein area. I think having alternative schools are important. What are the possible consequences to all other rural areas. What happens in future when they no longer want to run the school? What companies, stores etc can then occupy that would further degrade the rural preservation areas

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From: mandy pearson Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 2:32 PM To: commissioners@tetonwygov; [email protected] Subject: In Support of the JHCAText Amendments Dear County Commissioners, The fight against density and development, the “not in my backyard” or “I’mhere, now don’t let anyone else in” mentality in Jackson Hole isn’t anything new for our community. I believe that most people would agree that the beauty of the Tetons must not be endangered and must be preserved. The growth of the valley needs to be responsible. With only about 3% of Teton County being privately owned this creates quite a demand on any land that hasn’t already been preserved and/or protected. Ifyou read, Bob Betts book Along the Ramparts of the Tetons about the history of Jackson Hole you willfind in the Postscript (1977) the problems that plague our community today are also the problems the valley has had for years. “Because of the pressures brought about by the tremendous number of visitors who come to see and ski the Tetons each year (approx. four million in 1977), as well as by a permanent population expanding at a rate many find alarming, the people of Jackson Hole are once again worried about the future of their valley. And with good reason, for problems previously thought to be exclusive to large cities across the United States are now raising their heads here, especially in the town of Jackson, in the form of inadequate housing, insufficient waste disposal, seasonal unemployment, traffic congestion and even a degree of crime. In addition, in and around Jackson commercialism appears to be running rampant as more motels, pizza parlors, gasoline stations and souvenir shops spring up for each new tourist season.” This was written forty-one years ago in 1977.

Much of Teton County is zoned to discourage density, yet at least 43% of the homes sit empty because they are predominately used as vacation homes for the wealthy. Many of the homeowners in Jackson do not maintain a permanent residency here. Yet, fear of change and growth fuels a fight against a schools need to expand, in order to educate our year round youth in this community. There is no greater investment that yields as great a return as the investment in education.

Teton County currently doesn’t have the space to educate the children in the valley. In a letter to the editor in Planet JH May 3Qth issue a JHMS 7th grader wrote a letter about the problems related to the overcrowding in the hallways at JHMS. JHHS and JHMS need two lunch periods per day in order for all the students to eat because the facilities cannot fitthe entire student body of either school in its lunch room at one time. Superintendent Chapman wrote, “We ought to be adding staff, and we don’t have the space to do it. At this point in time the reality is we are at capacity now in our facilities. We see the future, but we’re left with little options to solve that future.” We currently have how many modular classrooms to educate the students of Teton County? Chapman also was quoted as saying, “We can now say to the state that we’ve taken every no construction solution to this problem.” Our public schools are bursting at the seams.

What other area in Teton County is there a greater concentration of schools? Little Lambs Preschool, Sweet Peas Preschool, Jackson Hole Christian Academy, Summit High School, Jackson Hole High School, Jackson Hole Middle School, JH Community School, Colter Elementary School, and now Jackson Hole Classical Academy are all located in the same general academically condensed area. There is only a small percentage of space to build a school in our county. What other space in Teton County, that isn’t already Federally protected, is a better parcel to build a school? Additionally, a great number of homes in this area were built after many of these schools were built. Hidden Ranch Loop was just developed in 1990 and the 3 Creek community plan was only announced in 2004, with an opening date in 2005.

Mylout children attend JHCA. Their lather is a Jackson Hole native. Our children are 5th generation Jackson Hole. Their great-great-grandmother homesteaded in the valley in 1904. On the other side of our family their great-grandfather came to the valley and purchased land in the 1930’s. Somewhere, somehow, someone in these early families who settled this valley (Wilson, Gill,Simpson, Porter, etc.) decided that responsible growth was a good th’ig and let the rest of us in.

Please allow JHCA the text amendments and variances needed to be successful and grow. We are so fortunate as long time valley residence to have our four children attend this phenomenal school. Please do not let the fear of change or the vail of environmental impact on a hayfield sway what is so clearly needed in our valley — space to educate our year round youth in our community. The Tetons aren’t going anywhere, people are still going to come visit out community, families are still going to want to live here, people are still going to want to vacation here. After all, would any of us be here ifsomeone hadn’t let us in before wanting to close the door? Ifour environmental impact was truly considered perhaps we should all leave the valley to allow for natural wildlife corridors and zero human environmental impact. We must allow for these two text amendments by allowing a school to operate during normal school hours and weigh the essential need to invest in the education and healthy development for our year round youth in our community by allowing lot increased building size to accommodate the growing number of students in the Valley.

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Please do not allow the development of the proposed campus for ]H Classical Academy to occur where the owners of the school would like.That location is not appropriate for this business. It is ultimately a business.

I am offended by their recent ad in the paper relative to their poor choice of accepting students into a school without enough space to accommodate them, Again, this is a business and that is simply poor planning. That is not the responsibility of the community to provide all their wishes. Especially when the pmoposed location for the size of buildings/campus/activities is inappropriate for the neighborhood.

I am not a seasonal resident. I am a working class citizen of Teton County-full time-since 1986.

Respect for your neighbors would be a good start for the JH Classical Academy. This academy ironically views itself as christian based. Rules apply to everyDne-regardless of your net worth. Please do the right thing here, Do not allow this development in this location. They must find an appropriate location for this school.

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do you know if kellyski area or white pine in pinedale are viable, and what their ownership and management is? i had not know the operating management of bridger bowl either. as diffictjlt as it may be to reverse course at this point, the town hill is for a very long future, and is so physically central to town that it is worth more work. thanks ton your work. In support of JHCA

Gloria Courser

Thu 12/20/2018 8:03 PM

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Respected Thton County Commissioners,

will future educational fuolities the same freedoms as I am writing to express my support of text amendments to the LDRsthat allow potential existing educational facilities; specifically, size of buildings to accommodate physical education and the arts, and operating hours that are realistic for

I of two childrerr who have an educational facility. I urn a 20 plus year full-time, year-round, and voting resident of Tetoir County. am also the parent both been educated in Teton County District schools and the Jackson Hole Classical Academy. My two students, 3rd and 10th grade, are currently back in public education. The experience of returning to public education has been an interesting one. On one hand, I am incredibly grateful for the of offer rigs of “free”education for all. On the other hand, I recognize the inherent importance of school choice for those willing to take on the task seeking out alternative options for their children. Having spent the past 2.5 years in a private educational facility due to a very generous financial aid program, it has been a fairly difficult transition to return to public education. Sometimes it might be better to not know what one is “missing’.

But to stay on point in this email I willshare a few quotes below that are taken from an email update from the Superintendent of Education for Tetun County District 1, GillianChapman, on December 20, 2018.

‘Thisfall TCSD#1 celebrated the resolution of our elementary capacity problems with the opening of Munger Mountairn Elementary School. The celecration was shortlived because we know the elementary student enrollment growth we rave experienced over the last decade is matriculating into the middle school, and willsoon move into the high school. We must actively address secondary capacity issues now to mitigate ongoing overcrowding in TCSDschools.”,

“The commute,? has been working to identify possible construction solutions to augment the non-constrLnction solutions we have already implemented including changing the master schedule, using non-classroom spaces for teaching spaces and limiting non-core offerings such as art”

It is very clear to me, a parent and resident, that the overcrowding is a very real, very much ongoing, and not soon to disappear problem in Teton

County. As a body of community members tasked with the challenge of making long-lasting decisions affecting Teton County, I sincerely hope you all will be sensitive to the reality that we need more schools in Teton County. The public education system just cannot keep up. The “complete” neighborhoods are not realistic solutions to accommodate the size of buildings and footprint needed for adequate educational facilities. Should those parents who choose private education for personal reasons, and as an unintentional byproduct relieve the burden of the overcrowding of public facilities, be penalized by giving up an adequate gymnasium and an adequate auditorium?

art” I as I cannot speak for all parents, but feel that the solutions as stated by GillianChapman above that include “limiting non-core offerings such are unacceptable solutions. There is a gap that needs to be filled in education, It is imperative county employees to see this gap and figure out how to fill it. It is obvious by the choice of the location for Munger Mountain School that the most realistic and feasible option for future schools are in the Ri and R2 zones. I do have to laugh a bit at the irony of these rules to keep ranch character in these zones. I’velived in these zones for 20 years It is unusual to not be awoken on any day of the week by the sound of avalanche control, duck hunters, magpies, a diesel truck, a delivery truck, etc. life, I don’t know any ranchers who are sleeping and therefore “quiet” until 9 am. It seems this arbitrary hour has nothing to do with ranch but rather retired life. As far as building size....10,000 or 15,000 or 30,000....those numbers can be fairly “magical” to those with no concept of space such as myself. They can elicit an emotional knee-jerk reaction until one takes the time to look at buildings of that size. Frankly,realizing the new post office was almost 30k square feet, I had to really giggle at the emotional response. That is not such a big building. It would hardly be noticed on the back 20 of an 80 acre parcel. So, if all that is being asked for now is 15,000, is that really such a big deal? Do the commissioners heed the emotional knee-

jerk response of voters? I think not. I believe you all are independent thinkers that will look at this situation realistically, and not emotionally.

I I I realize that many are voicing their opposition for all of their very own “personal” reasons; NIMBY, hate all Republicans, cannot stand a school that prays, the elk, the moose, the view, etc. But, I think sve also all realize that many folks simply balk at change of any kind and they can be very noisy and convincing. But, in the end....people get used to things and before they know it...it is as if the “thing” that they were so opposed to was always there and then they shut up and move on to the next “scary” issue.

We aren’t talking about tree nurseries. We aren’t talking about Walmart. We are talking about schools, desks, gymnasiums, performance centers. I believe the most recent number I heard was 130, 130 student desks that are needed to accommodate students in 2019, desks that Teton County does not have the space place. Is now the time to make it HARDERfor private educational facilities to offer private solutions that cost the county taxpayers nothing? a few facts, respectfully. There are currently over 100students at JHCA. I know that we are not supposed to suggest particulars, but let’ssimplyface in Ifthose students have nothere to go next year, that means 230 phantom desks willneed to be provided to accommodate Teton County Students 2019. Is that the solution that willmake all the comp plan romantics feel good? They can all pat themselves on the back and feel good that the beloved and (apparently stagnant) comp plan was followed to a “t”. In the meantime, who is the contractor who willmake out selling portable trailers to TCSDto house students?

is set by existing facilities,it is reasonable due to the current education Iimplore you, pass both text amendments. It fair due to the precedence needs and shortcomings in Teton County, and it is forward thinking to address future needs rather than bow to fear based short-lived complaints. lithe concern is that this willbecome a “free for all”,then change the writing in the amendments to only allowschools and daycares these provisions. These are very REALneeds of the community and it is certainlyyour honorable duty to respond to these needs. I don’t envy any of you!

Respectfully,

Gloria Courser

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Fri12/21/O18 7:36 AM

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Dear Commissioners,

After Tuesday’s meeting I can only imagine that you all are exhausted and in need of some levity. Hopefully you willall have a very peaceful holiday break and enjoy family and friends.

Prior to the meeting on January 3rd, Ijust wanted to make sure you all were aware of some information that is public knowledge among some but not all.

- George and Karen James were quoted in the paper as opposing the JHCA school size and project. Are you aware that The James’ live here three weeks out of the year, spend 40k to fly their private jet out here and their primary home in Greenwich, CT is upwards of 13,000sq ft. And they are concerned about conservation? No, they just don’t want you messing with their idea of “rural” as it pertains to their second home in 3 Creek.

- Mr Salter has told all 3 Creek home owners that the JHCA project will lower their property valLies tremendously. Properties, being their second homes.

- Mr. Salter has lied about multiple reasons as to why people should oppose the JHCA project, mainly stating that he is a conservationist and this willonly be the gateway to the end of Jackson as we know it. While at the same time he is building a 10,000sq ft. house on Pratt Road and has hypocritically been very vocal about causes he cares about whether or not they have anything to do with conservation.

- Most of the members of Friends of South Park are seasonal home owners and not even registered to vote in Teton County.

Allthese people care about is their property value and the view from the golf course at their country club. Do you think they care about local residents struggling to make ends meet while serving our community?

Ifwe allow these people who do you not care about you, me or Teton County to dictate what happens in our town we may as well become Aspen, because those are the exact type of people that are trying to take over.

Please, as fourth generation Jackson resident, I am begging you to consider the precedent this might be setting if you let these wealthy second home owners win.

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or In Utah, tneamvhile, the state I)epartment of]ransportatton is paying for higher—qualityair filters at five schools within about 1,600 feet of a highway under construction. That’s part of a deal struck after parents, environmentalists and doctors mobilized during the planning stages nearly a decade ago, modeled aftcr a settlement over a highway—widening project in Las Vegas.Funding allotted ±hrthe Utah school upgrades and 30 yearsof fiature maintenance: $1.1 million, the equivalent of about $7,300 per school per year.

My school has air filters. That’s good enough, right?

School filtration and ventilation is often subpar, accordmg to researchers who have documented conditions in the West and Midwest. Years ago, when he was at the California .Ai.rResources Board, ihomas J. Phillips was part of a study of school classrooms and found air ftlters that “hadn’tbeen changed in quite a while — maybe the life of the school.”

Phillips, now principal scientist at iiealthy Building Research in California, points out that school budgets are usuallycrunched.

“Things like air sealing and better air filtration will help,” he said. “But the devil’sin the details. How do you make sure it’s done right? How do you fund it? How do you maintain it?”

Being vigilant about maintenance is a good start. But the EPA also recommends that schools with traffic— pollution challenges install the highest—gradeair filters they can. (For more details on that, see the answer above to “So what can schools near roads do about their air qualinr?”)

Vhat can I do if my district is building a school near a highway or other significant road?

You could start a conversation if it’s net a done deal: Does your school district realize the health implications of nearby traffic? (Many don’t.) Are there other viable sites fii.rtherfrom bus roads?

Traffic isn’tthe only environmental—healthhazard, and the EPA cautions that building schools in fitr—ofi locations to avoid traffic just tbrces kids and staff to spend more time on roads to get there, breathing those pollutants while sitting in buses and cars. If a school must be built near significant traffic, experts recommend designing the site to improve air quality.

An effective HVAC system with high—gradeair filters will substantially reduce the traffic particles getting to the classrooms, as schools in freeway—heavySouthern California have found. It’s also a good idea to put outdoor—activityareas, such as playgrounds and athletic fields, further from the road while earmarking the closest spots for uses such as parking and storage, the EPA says. Other nicasures, such as placing the air intake away’from the flumesof the read and the school loading dock, can also help.

The state plans to build a big road near my child’s schooi. Now what?

That’s happening in Utah. After parents, environmentalists and doctors joined forces to object, the state Department of Transportation agreed to pay for air monitoring and higher—qualityair filters at five schools near the incoming Mountain View Corridor highway project.

“We’vecome a long wayjust to understand there isa problem cut there,” said Linda Hansen, a member of the Utah State Board of Education and a former PTA leader in the affected school district. “We’rehoping once we get the data ... from this project, we’ll be able to use it in other projects and get districts to see they reallyneed to put some mitigation intOthose schools they have iCi1 roadways,because it’s hard on kids.”

This is why she thinks the advocacyeffort paid off; “Groups that usually don’t work together on issues all caine t()gether.

Reed Soper, environmental manager on the Mountain View Corridor project for a Department of Iransportanon contractor, sees the outcome as a win, too. “Everyone was willing to roll up their sleeves and come up with a solution that didn’t involve a lawsuit,” lie said.

A big increase in truck traffic is coming near my child’s school. What can I do?

If it’s temnporary see if the traffic can he timed to avoid school days. Residents in Mars, Pennsylvania, convinced an energy company to wait until summer to hydraulicaib’ fracture gas wells there so schools wouldn’t he in session during the ensuing spike in truck volumes on the road passing by them, said Patrice lomcik, the western Pennsylvania field organizer fhr Moms Clean Air force. Stare environmental protection officials acted as mediators between residents and the company.

“I just want other communities to realize they have options,” she said.

If it’s not temporar talk to transportation officials. Could other roadS handle the traffic instead? What would be the implications of rerouting it? Or talk to the company behind the increase, if there’sa single

employer Involvecl.

In Chicago, the Little Village Environmental justice Organization has pressed a manuflicturer to use newer, less—pollutingtrucks as it prepares for hundreds more trips a day’on a site next to an elementary school. The group’s leaders say they’re encortragcd by’the ongoing conversation.

“That’s not to say we don’t Want the 1obs,or that this growth isn’timportant. It is,” said Kim vVasserman, executive director of the group. “But not at the cost of the truck drivers” — who breathe air tainted with their exhaust — “or the communities where these trucks are going.”

My kid’s school isn’tnear any major roads, but what about the diesel school buses that idle outside? Isn’t that a problem?

Yes. Getting bus drivers (and parents) to turn off their engines while waiting to pick up kids really’can make a diffirence. Pat Ryan, an associate professor of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centei led a study that found significant drops in air pollutants fi)llo\ving an anti—idlingcampaign at a Cincinnati school with a lot of buses. just putting up a no—idlingsign isn’t enough, Ryan said: “You have to be a little more active,at least until — hopefully — it becomes a habit.” There’s an assumption among some drivers that they’ll burn up more fuel turning their engine off and back on again than if they idle, hut that’s not true, he said.

The EPA has also helped school districts replace old diesel buses with grants from its Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program. But the future of that funding is unclear.

I’m not in a big city. This stuff doesn’t apply to my area, right? Schools near busy roads are a particular problem in big cities, but thousands ot these cases are in suburbs, smaller cities and rural communities.

School districts in areas with more undeveloped land do have options a heavilyurbanized district doesnt, as long as the issue is on their radar. Consider the suburban Blue Villey district in Overland Park, Kansas. Officials there try to get new schools ifltC) the plans ft)r future subdivisions while there’s still time for that and to build their campuses as fhr from major roads as they can.

“Safety is one treason], but the impact of pollutants on those major roacisis another one, said Dave H ill, executive director of facilities and operations fbr Blue Valley which helps mentor other school districts on indoor—airquality.

How many’vehicles are on the road near my child’s school? How can I find otit exactly what’s in the air there?

‘lb see if a school fitilswithin 500 feet of a busy road, check out our interactive data tool above.Ybucan enter any address, school or not, and see if it’s by a road that meets our traffIc threshold.

Determining what’s in the air isn’t so easy. Ihe odds low that a government air—pollutionHionitor is located in your exact area of interest. But that’s not your only option these days.

“There are a lot of emerging technologies — low—costsensors — out there that communities can use themselves to measure some air pollutants, said SacobvWilson, an assistant professor with the Maryland institute for Applied Environmental Health at the University of Maryland.

That’s particularly trcieof fine particles (particulate matter that’s 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter, or P’i2.5 — fhr, far smaller than a grain of sand). The South Coast air district reviews those sensors here and here. Such sensors aren’tas accurate as high—costgovernment equipment yet, so ciscwith cautlon, but you can get an idea of how the pollutants range in different locations and at different times of da. The EPA has a guide for how to do this type of “Citizen science atr monitoring.

UHfortunatel) sensors priced at a couple hundred dollars won’t help you track some key road pollutants, such as ultrafine particles — the even smaller specks that spike near roads — and diesel—emittedblack carbon. That type of equipment is much more expensive, though it is possible to rent a black—carbon monitor rather than shell out thousands of dollars to buy it.

One strategy: Ask for help. A parent at the El l\Iarino Language School in California borrowed air— monitoring equipment from a university to measure ultrafine particles at the near—highwaysite. She documented that ocean breezes weren’t ameliorating the problem, as some had hoped, and parents convinced the school district to install air filtration.

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Does it make sense to pay for better air filters in thousands of schools, let alone other buildings near big roads? isn’t it more efficient to just do something about the pollution?

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All, Please find attached the summary of the airport Board meeting held on December 19, 2018. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the attached information. Michelle

Michelle Anderson, C.M. Assistant Airport Director Finance &Administration MEMORANDUM

DATE: December 16, 2018

TO: Teton County Commissioners & Town Council

FROM: Jim Elwood, A.A.E.

SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF DECEMBER 19, 2018 BOARD MEETING

CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved the following three 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 November 16, 2018.

2. Jackson Hole Aviation — Hangar 2 Amendment 5: The Board approved an amendment to the Jackson Hole Aviation Hangar 2 Agreement for one additional year. All other terms and conditions of the Hangar 2 lease remain the same.

3. Alta Avionics, LLC — ATCT Equipment Maintenance Agreement: The Board approved an agreement to provide semiannual and annual inspection, maintenance and on call services for the equipment in the air traffic control tower (ATCT). The airport is responsible for maintaining the equipment. The agreement is for a 1-year term with Alta Avionics out of Salt Lake City, UT.

GENERAL BOARD MEETING ACTION ITEMS:

CUSTOMER FACILITES CHARGE: CFC collections for November total $129,790. These collections bring the account balance to $1 ,239,438 after the loan payment. All the project reimbursements now being made from the QTA loan and all CFC collections are being used to pay for the debt service on the loan.

FINANCIAL REPORTS: November financials continue to track with the budget as expected. Year to date income across the three enterprise centers is 10% above budget and expenses are 2% over budget. We expect income and expenses to track closer together as we move through the winter and incur expenses on items such as fuel, snow removal and additional winter operations staffing.

MEAD & HUNT — EMISSIONS INVENTORY: The Third Amendment to the Mead & Hunt On-Call Environmental Consulting Agreement is to include data collection to reflect current conditions at the airport as well as creation of a baseline inventory for greenhouse gas emissions. The Board approved the Third Amendment to the Mead & Hunt Environmental Consulting Agreement. JVIATION — AMENDMENT 2/PHASE 2 LANDSIDE PROJECT: The airport is completing the second portion of the landside improvement project including: lowering the north/south access road, improving the landside storm water drainage system and conducting project closeout for the entire 2018/2019 landside projects. This portion of the road project willoccur from the entrance circle at the airport north to the heN-base. In addition, the airport is conducting wetland mitigation as required by Grand Teton National Park due to impacted wetlands on the airport from the landside storm water drainage project. The proposed fees include the design, bidding, construction observation, and project closeout services for both the landside development and Christian Creek Wetlands Mitigation projects. The Board approved Amendment 2 to the Jviation engineering agreement for Phase 2 of the Land side Project.

WADMAN — GMP AMENDMENT LANDSIDE PROJECT: The Board considered two change orders for the landside improvement project. Due to the Federal/Non-Federal nature of the Contract, two change orders are needed to separate the eligible items for federal reimbursement Change Order No.2 (Federal) and Change Order No.3 (Non- Federal). The majority of the work items listed in these change orders are simply quantities that have been adjusted at the original contract unit prices for various reasons; largely the removal of items that are not needed anymore or by supplemental instructions which are needed to adjust to field conditions throughout the course of this year’s construction as well as future construction as we move north with the landside project. A few of the work items are associated with removing the imported crushed base and replacing it with the native crushed base material that was produced on-site as a by-product of the screening and crushing operation. The remaining work items listed in the change order are additions associated with extending the sanitary sewer and natural gas utilities to the north in continuation of what was installed in this year’s construction of the southern access road corridor. The Board approved Change Order 2 and Change Order 3 to the Wadman GMP Landside Project Agreement.

CARNEY LOGAN BURKE — AMENDMENT 1: Carney Logan Burke Architects, P.C. presented a proposal for an interim remodel of the teZlnal restaurant. The work will include preparation of construction documents and required building permits. The Board approved Amendment 1 to the Carney Logan Burke agreement for an interim remodel of the restaurant at the airport. wyybygmat[.com Cant more Claudia 307-733-0480

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“He called me and spoke to me briefly [saying] they had a problem,” Schwartz told WyoFile.Eriess suggested school backers “might seek legislative relief,”Schwartz said.

Steve Friess told WyoFile over the telephone “we’re not talking to reporters at this time.” But Kristin Walker, a spokeswoman for the academy, issued a statement confirming a statewide outreach.

“Leadership at JH Classical Academy has participated in initial discussions with stakeholders across the state,” it read, “regarding solutions that willensure private and faith-based schools have a level playing field on which to support Wyoming students and families.” Private schools are subject to local zoning control but public schools, which are governed by elected officials and supported by taxpayer funds, are generally exempt from zoning rules.

“Foster’s platform and influence increases chances of passage of legislation allowing private schools to enjoy the less restrictive zoning of government schools,” BaileyShelbourne, an aide to Foster Friess wrote WyoFile in an email.

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Teton County has wrestled recently with statewide lawmakers who seek to overrule local ordinances, from residential fence standards to requirements that developers supply affordable housing or fees in- lieu. Last legislative session Teton County representatives helped killa bill that would prevent counties from imposing affordable-housing requirements.

They told Senate committee members the issue arose from a local dust-up and could and should be settled on the county level, Rep. Mike Gierau (D-]ackson) told WyoFile.The committee killed the bill with a 3-2 vote.

Last month Teton County Commission Chairman Mark Newcomb detailed myriad reasons why rules requiring residential fences be friendly to wildlife are necessary in hisjurisdiction. Agricultural operations are exempt from the regulations and benefit from them, he told a legislative committee

“Wildlifeis going to have to find a way to get to its winter feedground,” Newcomb told lawmakers. “It’s going to get channeled through the ag property. It’sgoing to cause a lot of headaches to the ranch owner.”

But his explanations to the Joint Agriculture State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee failed to convince. All but one member voted last month to advance a billthat would prohibit counties from adopting fence rules that vary from state standards. 2-,

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Now, state lawmakers are being lobbied about private-school zoning.

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that all three issues grow out of Teton County, where development continues at a fever pitch in a tourist community with limited private land surrounded by wildlife.

“Teton County’s a little different,” said Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Sublette), a rancher who has a close outsider’s view of the community from his ranch just over the Hoback Rim. “There’sa great pressure on development in Teton County that I don’t know that people in the rest of the state understand.”

“Isupport local communities’ ability to zone,” Sommers told WyoFile.“The issue with those types of scenarios willalways be the balance between local authority and private-property rights.”

For the state to override local control, he said, “you’d have to see [an] egregious event.” Differences among Teton and the state’s other 22 counties regarding income, developable land, political outlook and other factors, however, could refract one’s view of “egregious.”

“Tothe rest of us outside, it looks like extreme measures have been taken, sometimes,” Sommers said of state lawmakers considering Teton County ordinances.

The view from Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole has its own take on the state, recently expressed by columnist Paul Hansen in the Jackson Hole News&Guide. “ManyWyoming state leaders complain incessantly about federal interference but are all too happy to interfere with town and county governance,” he wrote in his Nov. 28 Common Ground column. He cites the scale of highway construction, fence standards, how lodging tax revenues are spent and whether to impose a real estate transfer tax as subjects about which the Legislature has handcuffed local elected officials.

“Localdecision-making in government is alleged to be a supreme virtue — only until localities do something politicians and their special interest donors don’t like,”he wrote. “The hypocrisy is obvious.”

But school supporters feel the county has put up “huge road blocks” to stop their project, Rep Jim Roscoe, (I-Wilson)wrote in an email to WyoFile. He relayed that comment after speaking with Steve Friess regarding the tiff, he wrote.

Rep. Mike Gierau (D-Jackson), who will be a senator in the next legislative session, anticipates legislation willbe proposed to override Teton County’s authority on the school development. “Iknow there’s some sort of bill coming,” he said. “Theyfeel like they’ve been given the short end of the stick,” he said of the Friess family.

While Gierau listed some gripes by school supporters that he believes have merit, he said he hopes for “a fair process, a just process, a timely process,” in Teton County.

“Iwould rather have this settled in the Teton County chambers rather than the House, the governor’s mansion or than anywhere else in Cheyenne,” he said.

Rep. Schwartz said he told Steve Friess he was aware of the local issue and would keep it in mind. “I basically think there should be local control,” he told WyoFile.“Idon’t believe the Legislature should be making determinations of county zoning.”

Friess family’s wealth and influence

Foster Friess, a multimillionaire investor and philanthropist, brought his resources to bear in an unsuccessful 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary campaign. He contributed at least $2.2 million of his own funds to his effort, according to reporting in the Casper Star Tribune.

The foray into Wyoming politics marked a shift from earlier attention to national campaigns — most famously his backing of RickSantorum in Santorum’s unsuccessful presidential bids.

Since Friess’sgubernatorial primary loss, he has continued to engage himself in Wyoming matters, including calling for an election-law change that would prohibit party switching in primaries, an effort that he said would ensure Republicans nominate true conservatives.

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The Lynnand Foster Friess Family Foundation, which reported $73 million in assets in the latest IRS filings available through the online nonprofit listing Charity Navigator, regularly donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Jackson Hole Classical Academy and its operations, according to IRSfilings (see documents below).

The family foundation also donates to the Community Bible Church, an entity that owns the property on which the existing Jackson Hole Classical Academy is housed. The latest IRSfilings available from Charity Navigator show $794,205 donation from the foundation to the church in the year ending April 30, 207 and a $264,735 donation to the Classical Academy for a property lease.

The Friess foundation also listed on a depreciation schedule a school site acquired in 2014, valued at $4.2 million and set to depreciate over four years. The filings listed no location for the site.

Responding to a request for an interview with Foster Friess about his relationship to state government, aide Shelbourne provided a statement. Writing that daily media requests can be overwhelming, she asked WyoFile to submit questions in writing.

The Jackson Hole Classical Academy

The Jackson Hole Classical Academy reported 30 employees in the latest nonprofit filing available through Charity Navigator. It listed $2.1 million in total functional expenses.

The filings list revenue of $1,217,119 million in tuition revenue and a body of 78 students. Calculations by WyoFile put the average tuition at $15,604. But 35 recipients shared in a total of $382,200 in financial aid for an average of $10,920 a student, according to the filing. “The mission of Jackson Hole Classical Academy is to cultivate within its students the wisdom and virtue necess”aryto discover their God-given potential and contribute to a flourishing and free society,” the 2017 filing states.

The academy wants to build a K-12 campus on an 80-acre site south of Jackson, on ranch property zoned as rural land. Critics say the facility should be built on land that’s zotied to allow the size of buildings proposed, that choosing rural land shifts costs to neighbors of the proposed site, some of whom bought property banking on the zoning restrictions.

In his interview with WyoFile, Rep. Gierau repeatedly referred to the school as a “Christian Academy,” though it does not advertise any religious affiliation. Steve Friess took him on a tour of the school which, Gierau said was “very impressive,” including the teaching of Latin in the second grade.

Academy spokeswoman Walker said in her statement that school supporters are focused first on the local planning process. “JHClassical Academy has worked diligently for many years to find a solution that ensures continued education for their students while proposing a school that fits within the land development regulations and aligns with community character,” she wrote.

County commissioners appear to be considering that issue seriously. The board spent hours Dec. 18 listening to resident input on whether operating hours in rural zones should start at 7 a.m. instead of 9 am. The change would allow the school to operate normally. Commissioners approved ie request.

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Changes to allow larger buildings are the next debate to be taken up in January. “Currently, private Jackson Hole Classical Academy must purchase 200 acres, conserve 180 acres and build a school in modules not exceeding 10,000 square feet,” Friess aide Shelbourne wrote to WyoFile.The senior county planner recommended denial of the change, writing that the rural zone “isthe least appropriate location in the County for the large structures.”

Before state lawmakers weigh in Teton denizens willhave another opportunity to speak, perhaps in a replay of the recent hearing regarding school hours.

That brought out old-timers, newcomers, neighbors, students’ patents and activists to a good old- fashioned Teton County zoning fracas. Former county commissioner Hank Phibbs told the board it had a “fundamental responsibility to protect rural character,’ in the tourist-oriented, wildlife-rich community. Teton County fought successfully all the way to the Wyoming Supreme Court defending the current rural structure size limit, he said.

But school supporter Andy Chambers, a valley native who is third-generation Jackson Hole stock, said current rules are only the latest in a series of plans that are always being changed. He quoted his pioneering grandmother as once saying “Aah hell, Andy, this place was ruined in the ‘50s.” Thank Carol attached. Please LotterloBCC—re Pub’ic To: Wed Carol 1 John Scarlata [email protected] Board attachments 12/26/018 Peck you find Hebberger Peck Of Comments for County a [email protected]>; RecruitmentProcess.pdf; letter your 1:05 (75 ; Commissioners KB) PM from consideration, the ; Teton regarding ; County An Goldstein Library Library ; Board [email protected] regarding Director the Mark recent Recruitment Hendrickson public ; ; comments Process regarding ö/p, the Susan library t37 These Thirdly: TCL all 24 Secondly: compared Staff was using come careful of the To: Director. nationally eventually Staff desired round Library Having Date: recruitment Library, RE: First: From: County to TCL process. Board used and was hear The a to interviews interviews, staff Teton Teton seen December set review Board Public in we On Teton These the invited by recruitment HR) advertised. a the the scheduled The published of feel December members new the process comments public. questions County County (TCLB) to candidates two Comments of County application interviews it selection director. to make were applicant would the 26, finalists, review and recruitment face-to-face nationally, Library Board TLCB 2018 posed A process 12th and followed the made based be rating a respond. Regarding The committee were correction period first and interview materials was the useful reaching of verbal Board by on Board was Commissioners matrix provide full round in thorough, especially later the process the was interviews for full thorough, TCLB questions Staff Teton County has a and in desired in around (2 us agreement based of open preliminary person. comment the board (the selections met were kept selection for regarding even County day for Commissioners upon and a TCLB) with the attributes, comprehensive to those also members, new four County by exhaustive. both two vacancies. to on the the consensus Library an committee encouraged from to Library requirements invite (4) the the “meet candidates, hour two agreed provide HR weeks skills, attributes, the recruitment one Director the candidates performed Director long The regarding and 13 on and past attributes, two you summaries and beginning to applications process full their greet” providing inclusive at provide board with experience strongest Recruitment skills, and TCLB the brochure for relative reference the sessions a vacancies where forefront skills, on member summary then I nearly and that written recent of an 10/3/2018 received. candidates TCL experience for merits. included and opportunity discussed that approximately Process checks with 1.5 Teton a staff. with throughout thoughts at TETON LI experience of new was hours

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TETON COUNTY LIBRARY input to the board through County HR,which 16 staff members provided. Immediately following the staff meeting a public “meet and greet” occurred, which was again begun with introductory remarks by the candidates, and then followed by questions posed to the candidates from the attending public. This session ended with ample time for the public to mingle and chat with the candidates. Some members of the public did submit written input regarding the candidates to the TCLBfor its consideration.

Finally: The full TCLBmet in executive session and thoroughly reviewed all materials, all input, and our respective thoughts on the candidates within the context of the long-standing requisite attributes, skills, and experience we were looking for in a new Director. We settled on an agreed upon candidate but to increase our confidence we conducted a follow-up interview via video-conference with that candidate. After all of this, we were even more assured that a genuinely outstanding candidate was available to us, and to whom we wished to extend a job offer.

Background: The TCLhas been and indeed continues to undergo a significant culture change that was initiated by our recently retired TCLDirector. This change was designed to bring mote consistent and equitable practices to TCLstaff, and to bring it into alignment with County policies and library industry best practices. One example is the development of a rigorous and carefully developed strategic plan, from which the budgeting process and priorities of the organization and the staff are now clearly based. This process did and does represent significant change for staff. We appreciate that such change is not always easy however the board has been supportive of the direction given our responsibility to steward the IC Library to best serve the needs of the community.

In addition, a statement was made about the number of vacancies at the TC Library being 17. While there have been 10 full time staff departures (8 resignations and 2 retirements) in 2018, there are currently only two (2) vacancies, both of which are under evaluation and are not actively being recruited for.

In conclusion, we hope that this provides you with a sound basis for the recent process, which the TCLBhas used to recruit and now hire a new director, as well as the current actual vacancies. The first six months will be challenging for the new director and your support of the ICLBwill be instrumental to the Library’s success, We welcome the opportunity to provide s,.

TETON COUNTY U BRARY further details, or to discuss any aspect of this process with you. Further, we hope that you will rely on the TCLBto address any concerns you may have in the future.

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The Teton County Library Board Carol Peck Chair

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US. ARMYCORPS OF ENGEERS

December 14th 2018

Chairman, Board of Commissioners for Teton County P.O. Box 3594 Jackson, Wyoming 83001

Dear Chairman:

As the 2019 flood season approaches, the Walla Walla District wants to continue with our teamwork on the planning and preparation for potential flooding within the State of Wyoming. The possibilities of flooding from snow melt, rain-on-snow, or rain storms are an ever present risk to human life, communities, critical public infrastructure, commercial areas and industrial developments along the rivers within Wyoming.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is authorized to support state and county flood response operations. USACE flood support capabilities may be requested through Walla Walla District to supplement and support your flood emergencies to protect life, and to mitigate damage to critical public infrastructure. Our legal authority is P.L. 84-99, as amended. This law authorizes, when appropriate and subject to availability of funding, USACE support through disaster preparedness, flood emergency operations, and post-flood recovery. Our primary reference for guidance on this authority is contained within Engineering Regulation (ER) 500-1-1, Civil Emergency Management Program56. Please note that P.L. 84- 99 does not authorize USACE to conduct flood support operations on any federal lands, such as a national forest.

This means that all communities have prepared for the consequences from potential flooding, and that you and they are able to sustain a flood response until either the flood recedes, or external resources mobilize into the affected area to assist. This includes any special interest districts, especially those chartered for flood control or irrigation purposes, operating within your jurisdiction.

These preparedness activities include, but are not limited to, having a flood response plan appropriate to the local flooding hazard and coordinated with relevant local agencies and special interest districts; stockpiling a reasonable amount of sandbags and other materials needed for emergency response; and coordinating for additional resources with local partners, or state agencies. We recommend that county and local flood plans pre-identify potential imminent threats to life and property from flooding.

Available at http://www.jjublicationsusace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerRegulations/ER 500-1-1 .pdf

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Walla Walla District further requires that all counties coordinate with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (VVYOHS) (or the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC), if activated) for state support as a pre-requisite of USACE support. All requests for support to communities and special interest districts in your jurisdiction must go through your county emergency manager (or county EOC, if activated). We recommend you coordinate with the WYOHS prior to flood season, but certainly not later than when you have indications of potential flooding.

Please note that while coordination with the state is a requirement, Walla Walla District will accept requests for assistance directly from counties, we will contact WYOHS immediately for validation. The current process may be downloaded at https:Ilwww. nww. usace.army.mil/Missions/Flood-Assistance/ under “Additional Info Resources”, as “Requesting Emergency Assistance: Information for Emergency Managers”.

The procedures to activate our flood support capabilities are:

• The state of Wyoming and the county are likely to, or already have, committed your available resources from a flood event. That commitment should be within the limits and constraints of state and county laws, and consistent your capabilities. • There must be an imminent threat to life and property from the flood event, verifiable through news reports, the National Weather Service, or other means. • An emergency declaration by the county is required. A verbal declaration, or by e-mail, is acceptable at first, but a formal declaration should be made as soon as possible. • The request for assistance must be approved by the Governor or authorized representative (for example, the Wyoming WYOHS[SEMA titleJ director).

These procedures exist because Walla Walla District does not have any standing emergency operations funds. We must mobilize flood support operations from a cold start. Every request for assistance must be approved and funded by our national headquarters. Those requests are approved and funded quickly, but that process adds to our mobilization timeline, especially if we have to issue construction or service contracts. An emergency declaration at the county and/or state levels supports and expedites our funding requests. We recommend that the emergency declaration include a brief description of the imminent threat.

The ideal result is that we are able to mobilize the necessary resources to the flooded area before the flood event gets out of control. This works only if all parties are engaged before the flooding event starts. Hence, it’s critical that all flood response plans at the state or county level acknowledge that there will be a delay for any USACE response, as follows:

• Material assistance: Generally, 48 to 72 hours response time is required for r..

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flood fight supplies. This is typically sandbags, but other materials are available. These may only be provided during declared emergencies, and local stockpiles have been or will become exhausted. • Technical assistance: Walla Walla personnel can generally be on the ground within 24 hours of receiving a request, if emergency operation funds are on hand. Ifthey are not, that could be as long as 48 hours. • Direct assistance: Depending on the amount of advance notice, coordination, planning, and available funding, this can be provided in as little as 72 hours. However, for planning purposes, and assuming a cold start, expect 5 to 7 days for Walla Walla District to issue construction or service contracts, and mobilize a contractor to the work site.

As per ER 500-1-1, this assistance is at 100% federal cost, with two exceptions:

• Sandbags and other flood fight supplies must be replaced in kind or paid for to the extent considered feasible by the Walla Walla District Commander. Unused supplies and materials obtained from USACE through Walla Walla must be returned. USACE sandbags may be pre-positioned if a suitable sponsor and storage facilities are available. • Direct assistance requires the execution of a Cooperative Agreement (CA), obtaining necessary permits, and the provision of rights-of-entry to any real property before construction may begin. The associated costs are at the expense of the non-federal sponsor signatory to the CA. An information paper on this subject is attached.

This does not include rehabilitation assistance for damaged flood control structures. Walla Walla District will contact the sponsors of those projects after a flood event to coordinate that assistance. However, we strongly encourage you to incorporate those structures into your flood plans, in coordination with the non-federal sponsors. We will be sending similar letters to all known non-federal sponsors. The letters will encourage those sponsors to coordinate with the county to develop or update flood response plans. More information on the rehabilitation program may be found at https://www. nww. usace.army. mil/Missions/Flood-Assistance/ under “Additional Info Resources”, as “Fact Sheet — Levee Rehabilitation Programs ... projects damaged by a flood”.

We also recommend that you coordinate all flood response operations with Omaha District Regulatory Office. Please see https://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Program/Wyoming/ for more information.

For your further consideration, other information papers regarding our capabilities, and how to engage them before and during an emergency, are available on-line at http:I/www. nww. usace.army.mil/Missions/Flood-Assistance/. Our Flood Fight Handbook, written for public use, is available there as well. -4-

We look forward to continuing to work with you and your staff on flood response related issues. If you have any questions regarding our program, please contact Michelle Frost at (509) 527-7041 or 509 527-7027.

Val P. Bogdan wi z Chief, Readiness Office

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> Dear Commissioners, >

> I’d like to offer my opinion on the proposal to change the regulations on building size in rLiralareas of the county. I have two points I’d like to put forth for your consideration. > > The first point I’d liketo make involves the conservation related importance of the countys remaining undeveloped private lands. Ifyou haven’t already done so I would ask OLJ to please read the 2018 edition of the publication Mosaic and especially Mark Newcomb’s essay on page 70 titled Planning Tools prior to making this decision. This publication speaks very succinctly to the issues we face as a community in providing good stewardship of the ecosystem that we all purport to cherish so much. Iwould argue that the proposal to change this rural zoning regulation to allow larger buildings county-wide is counter to the mission statement of the Comp Plan and erodes the purpose for which the current zoning regulations were established. I believe it would also set a precedent for encouraging future challenges to zoning regulations that would further water down those regulations that were intended to maintain the rural character of our countys yet undeveloped lands and protect our corner of the Cicarer Yellowstone Eco-system. >

> In the N&G article reporting on the last public meeting, Chairman Newcomb, was said to have chastised, and rightly so, comnmenters when they strayed fronmthe issue of the zoning change to comment on the specific Classical Academy plan. I hope the Commission willalso take this to hea; i and focus on the zoning change specifically and its ramifications to the Comp Plans mission and not get caught up in some of the emotional comments macIc by both sides concerning “Nimbyism” on the one hand or the reported Classical Academy’s attorney’s comment for example, “... Do we want to accommodate schools, ‘ice.’ education choices in this community? That’s the question’ Neither is germane to the issue and should not be considered in the decision making on this zoning change. The issue to me boils down to adhering to zoning regulations that were put in place throuqh an exhaustive process to protect the things we claim to value so much in this valley like wildlife, water quality and a relatively intact ecosystem not found in very many other places. To change this regulation opens the door to possible future unintended negative consequences for our already pressured ecosystem.

> Secondly, let me say that I believe a land owner has a reasonable right to do what he wants with his land within the established parameters of megulations.With that said though, I also believe that neighbors, and by extension established neighborhoods, also have rights and protections that should be respected and given consideration. Some are simply attained through good relations and a handshake across the fence with their neighbor and others are protected by more formal sub division covenants, for example, or on a larger scale yet. county-wide zoning regulations. My point here is that whether we own a home on a small building lot or own a large ranch, established neighborhoods should expect to have some predictability through zoning regulations about what may or may not be built next door. I think this is one of the tundamental reasons for having zoning regulations.

> Please consider the effects this zoning change might have on the valley, the legacy of good stewardship we have shown since adopting the first Comp Plan and vote no to changing the zoning regulat:on as proposed. >

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Teton County Board of Commissioners 200 S. Willow Street Teton County Administration Building, Second Floor Jackson, WY 83001

Re: Vail!]HG&TApplication to Amend the County Master Plan

Dear County Commissioners:

Iam a homeowner and resident in the Estates of Jackson Hole Golf &Tennis, and I am writing in opposition to the Vailapplication to amend the County Master Plan tp permit the construction of a trailer park in our community. While I am sympathetic to the need to provide affordable housing opportunities in our community for seasonal workers, this proposal is an intrusive and ineffective way to address this pressing issue. The proposal is fraught with opportunities to produce a product which is detrimental to our community and to the environmental protections contained in the current Master Plan for the area in question. The County Planning Commission approved an amendment with appropriate limitations and safeguards designed to ensure limited environmental impacts and, very importantly, to provide remediation ifthe applicant fails to comply with appropriate conditions imposed on any future development within the area. I encourage you to support the Planning Commission recommendation. The current Master Plan (2002) permits the applicant to construct employee housing of a type and size which is consistent with the surrounding residential communities, and which has lower impact on the wildlifecorridor and the natural vegetation in the area. Implicit in the current application and the applicants presentation to the Planning Commission is the view that the area is currently a less than desirable environment which deserves to be protected. This is in no small degree the result of the applicants failure to comply with earlier representations regarding planting and screening which was promised in earlier development proposals concerning the maintenance and equipment area. The failure of the applicant to comply with its earlier representations is effectively addressed by the Planning Commission’s requirement for a conditional use permit that can be appropriately conditioned to ensure development consistent with our community and effective for its intended purpose.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Dear Teton County Commissioners,

We are writing as a ten year owner of one of the Cabins at Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis.

Prior to purchasing our cabin we had visited Jackson Hole for a short vacation and truly were charmed by the scenic beauty and amenities of the Jackson Hole experience. So much so, after admiring the new facilities and greenery of the redeveloped golfing facilities, stepped into a marketing trailer, and signed up on the over-subscribed list of potential buyers of these to-be-built cabins.

We looked at the models, walked the site where previously existing tennis courts were being removed, and reviewed the future plans. We were entranced by the potential to combine something newly built and be so compatible with the wondrous natural wooded setting.

After being lucky enough to purchase a cabin, we were quite surprised years later to learn of that VailResorts is now proposing to amend their cornmitrnerlt to provide for employee housing which is different than what they originally submitted.

They now are seeking approval to provide more housing than what is needed, giving preference to ]HG&Temployees. No one questions the need to preserve existing habitat for the various roaming ungulates, the need to preserve the trees and vegetation for so many animals that are afforded shelter and protection, and the protection of the scenic beauty for all who visit or live here.

So why does Vailwish to change the proposed housing? To save money and not build what they originally proposed? In order to gain favor with the commissioners, to build more seasonal worker housing than needed for JHG&T,and make presumably more money doing so?

We accept the housing proposal as originally submitted.

Please rlote that the existing maintenance facilities as viewed from the south do not live up to the landscaped screening as envisioned and prescribed. The yards have more of an industrial look due to the viewing of the “backyard” operations required for golf course maintenance. But more could be done to shield these necessary activities from the passers-by view.

Temporary housing, trailer pads, tented housing, recreational vehicles are not compatible with the context of the preservation of the natural resources arld environmental corlditions at this site. Buildingpermanent low-cost housing for seasonal employees consistent with the original plan works for the community, not the amended expansion of alternate types in order to save money for the developer.

Nor should there be a need to allow the developer to build more housing than is what is absolutely needed for employees. No one challenges the general need for more affordable housing in the Jackson Hole area; howeve this particular heavilywooded site is strongly populated with all varieties of animal life since it is a protected corridor paralleling a number of natural waterways.

As custodians and fiduciaries of the protection of what makes Jackson Hole so unique and precious, please do not vote to approve this amendment.

Respectfully,

Timothy C. Macker and Kathleen K.Macket

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RE: AMD 2018-0003 — Maximum Building Size - Owl Happenings LLC

December28, 2018

Dear Teton County Commissioners,

want to respond to assertions made by the applicant in correspondence to you on July 13, 2018, in their applicant presentation on October 22 before the Planning Commission - and in recent newspaper ads.

The need to amend the rural LDRs due to losing their lease at the end of this school year — and second: the claim that they only have one location for their school.

Seventeen months ago Polly Friess reached out to me. We had the first of several meetings the morning of August 3 - ZQIZ— it was a Thursday - as I kept notes. Her development representative at that time Randy Schrauder PE was also in attendance.

Given ny decades of non-profit financial management the first question I explored with Polly was about her lease with the

Community Bible Church. I verified the lease was between the Lynn and Foster Friess Family Foundation and the Community Bible Ohurch.

I confirmed it was signed March 20, 2014 and ran through last June 30, 2018- as a Memorandum of Lease was recorded on the the property. I was concerned at that time as less then a year was left on the lease - and all improvements reverted to the church at end of their lease.

Given the $3.5-4 million dollars of improvements (my best estimate) that they then immediately invested during the spring and summer of 2014 in 12,000 square feet of new construction plus infrastructure, parking lots and playgrounds reverted to the — Community Bible Church — I asked ifthe lease was secure since any County application would take some time to process and a campus takes time to build.

Polly assured me that the lease was fully renewable in five-year increments. She made that very clear. I spent some time on this.

Since their July 13, 2018 letter to you and at the October 22 Planning Commission review the Academy now asserts they need to be out by the end of this school year. Although even if true - this should not be a basis that influences your review of any applications — it certainly is troubling especially to the parents of their students.

Request #1: Ask that they make public the executed lease between Foster and Lynn Friess and the Community Bible Church signed March 20, 2014. Itwould be of interest to see the renewability clause that Polly stated was in that initial lease.

Request #2: Ask that they make public the renewed lease that Foster and Lynn Friess would have had to execute before July 1 of this year - since the initial lease terminated June 30, 2018.

The Teton Raptor Center last winter during its months long amerlded CUP review made public its ten-page North Barn Maintenance Covenant as a condition of sale from the JH Land Trust when questions arose about the Center’s commitment to the historic north barn. The Raptor Center then released their six-page Right of First Refusal with the JH Land Trust after a community member questioned its composition. These both were shared within 24 hours with County planning, the County attorney, the Planning Commission and the County Commissioners.

In February of last year the Raptor Center then made its entire 29-page private purchase agreement with the Jackson Hole Land Trust public immediately when yet another question arose in a public review meeting.

Since Owl Happenings LLC wants to significantly change the Rural LDRs, “as they have no other site options” — let’s also review site options they have already claimed in various meetings.

Seventeen months ago — and in several meetings following that first sit down - Folly told me that they had a written agreement with Robert Gillfor $14,000,000 for a school campus in northwest South Park located in the 2012 joint Comprehensive Plan Transitional Complete Neighborhood of character district (5.6) — but had walked away from it as the Lucas property became available at a lower price.

Request #3: Request they make the core terms of that agreement with Robert Gill public.

They now acknowledge that prior agreement but state it is zoned Suburban with education not on the use tables since the rural updates. Although that is technically correct a few items you should be aware of.

The Suburban zone is a “legacy zone” representing less then 1% of the County. It exists in only three locations — one in a triangle of land owned mostly by Robert Gill and partially by Kelly and Liz Lockhart directly south of the Academy’s current lease in the future character district of West Jackson — Subarea 5.6 Northwest South Park zoned as a Transitional Complete Neighborhood.

The other Suburban legacy zones ate where the Teton Science Schools pioneered their 5-acre (the old Mad Dog Ranch) school on the Teton Village toad and sought a zone change to llQf institutional use.

The last Suburban zoning is where the Friess’s home sits in the lots abutting the Wilson public elementary school to the west and north. Allthree of these legacy zones are to be rezoned as part of the LDR updates process.

The hurdle of either amending the use table for the Suburban zone or rezoning the property for its intended future use is not much of an impediment - and certainly was considered before they entered into a purchase option with Robert Gillfor $14M.

Several months ago the applicant and their representatives meet with twenty plus 3 Creek Ranch residents.

As resident Greg Mattiko wrote to you - and to the News and Guide Newspaper in September - and testified before you on December 18, 2018:

In rec.tit pub/ic meetings the Classical Academy admitted that they have reviewed up to 46 other locations before settling on the rural-zoned South Park Loop Road. In fact, there are currently locations available that are zoned appropriately for a school that they admitted were not selected due to “cost.”

Request #4: Request that Owl Happenings LLC make public the list of 46 ihi locations they evaluated - and which ones were identify as already “zoned appropriately”.

Finally: Core Ventures LLC - which Steve and Poily are also investors in — still retains title to 9.26 acres on two lots with an assessed valuation of $4,849,019 on the Teton Village road next to Nethercott subdivision - where they piloted their school as a ‘daycare’ - until coming afoul of zoning upon seeking tax exempt status as a school.

Request #5: In the four years since they left the West Bank why have they not sold the nine plus acres? Do they plan with potential State legislative exemptions that they are currently pursing to build a school complex there? Thus this text amendment before you on Thursday is unnecessary?

In the end none of this should directly influence your review next Thursday. But these continued assertions, which do not correlate with what I have been directly told or have since researched — simply do not add up.

In the end all of this could be put to bed if Steve and Folly Friess make public the various documents I outline above. The precedent for doing so was established last winter during the very transparent review of the Teton Raptor Center’s amended CUP application.

Respectfully,

Rich Bloom

Attachments:

tvlemorandum of Lease West Bank property ownership and valuations

Two N&Gnewspaper articles - 9.11.2013 and 2.8.2014

12.26.18 WyoFile story: “Friess machine urges lawmakers to override local authority’ -—

J 25 7 . MEMORANDUM Of LEASE (;)r

A Ground Lease Agreement has been entered into between Community l3ible Church of Jackson Hole, a Wyoming nonprofit corporation, of 1150 South Park Loop Road, Jackson, Wyoming $3001, as Lessor, and The Lynn and Foster Friess Family Foundation, a Delaware nonprofit corporation, as Lessee whose address is PD fox 576, Jackson, Wyoming 83001 for the lease of the following described real estate for a term ending on the 30 day’ of June, 201%,unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Lease:

That certain real property’ depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, consisting of a portion only of the approximately 8.09 acre parcel located in the ‘l’own of Jackson, ‘l’eton County, Wyoming with a Street address of 1450 South Park Loop Road.. and more particularly described as Lot I of the Cottonwood Park Rangeview Noighborhood, Teton County, Wyoming according to that plat recorded on the l2 day of July, 1990 as Flat No. 692 in the Office of the Teton County Clerk, Teton County, Wyoming.

PIN: 22-40-16-06-2-27-001

Upon the end of the lease term, the subject building and property shall revert to the Lessor.

This memorandum is for information and recordation purposes only’and does nut constitute the entire agreement between the parties.

LESSOR: dfAbstracteS Community Bible Church of Jackson Hole, a Wyoming nonprofit corporation GRANTOR.COMMUNITYBIBLECHURCH OF JACI(50N GRANTEE LYNNANDFOSTER FRIESS FAMILY CO8S578BE6pg943.946FI5dAtl3S6ONO4-1/I4 By: / / SI-rryL DaejieTetonCauntyCIeri( ic’.e,21OO ‘- ,“- . By Mary Sm,th Deputy / lts: (/ 42/-

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The fore oin Memorandum of I.ease was acknowledged before me by and to me known to be the person that executed foregoing as of Community BibleChurch of Jackson Hole, a Wyoming nonprofit corporation, and acknowledged that s/he executed the foregoing as such officer in the name of and on behalf of said corporation this day of March, 2014.

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Location: LOT 1 SEATON SUBDIVISION

2018 Market Value: $ 3,045,428 ($ 1180,256 Land + $ 1,865,172 Improvemec’) 2018 Assessad Value: $ 289,315 , 7 Land Acres Class J 4.79 Residential 4.79 Total Acres

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hltps://www.jhnewoondgoida.com/news/top_stories/aHicle_545d1 072-8025-sebs-st3t-bOOssOSbtdse.html Lawyer says school illegal Fightover day care in Netharcott aubdivisionreachaa a crescendo.

By Michael Poihamas, Jackson Hole, Wyo. Sep 11,2013

A Jackson lawyer has threatened to sue Teton County if the Pioneer Classical School in Wilson is allowed to continue operating.

Attorney David DvFacio contencla the school is oot a claycare, as conoty permits classify it.

I’iooeer Classical’s eight students in grades one through four study Latin, logic and literature. Two of founder Folly Friess’ clcilctrcnattend the school.

“We oIllearned Isowto read, write and snalyae in academic institutions, not in day cure,” DeFazin wrote in a letter to county consncissioners. “These students are learning Latis, music, science, math, history and logic. Day care doesn’t provide these classes.”

County planners approved tlce Pioneer Classical School as a day care two years ago, but the state of

Wyonnng has certitiecl it as a private school.

Under ‘l’etooCoc:oty’sconing rules for the neiglshorhood, small home businesses — like dsy cares — are allowedill reviclcotialneighborhoods; institutions likeschools and churches are not.

DeFacio cleclittecldoideistify his clients by name. Btit some of the school’s neighbors stsd land—use nonprolics strongly object to the school, contending it loan illegal institution nsasqoerading as a day care.

Tue Netlsercott Lane neighborhood where the school is located is zoned NC-SF, or Neighborhood

Conservation — Single Family.

“When on inatitotion provides s cerricolom that contains thoae subjects it’s called a school,” DeFscio wrote. “And s school isn’t permitted in the NC-SF cone.”

If the county does not hold abatement hearings to stop the school from operating as it is, litigation ncay ensue, Ilte attorney said.

“My clients expect that immediate enforcement action be taken given the Pioneer Classical School’s ‘open

a school nose and ask for forgiveness later’ sttitsmctethat I know the county is so fond of,” he wrote. “Its tIme es’eccttlsat enforcenmentaction is sot initiated, a lawsuit will more titan likely be initiated.”

While Jackson Itole Conoen’stion Mhisnce leaders said they score not DeFaclo’s clients, they continue to oppose tlse selmool,

“We agree tlmattimeconnty has an enforcemnentissue they’re not pnrsoimsg,”said Melissa Wittstruck, the alliance’s comcsmunityplanning director, “It is s sclmool,wlmicisis not permitted corrently.”

Frirso could not be reachsedfor continent by deadline, In tite past she has soid that coonty officials

directed her to tile current locatino after ohs asked for a good location to incubate a omnahlschool.

“h’lmeysaid they thonglmtthis was appropriate,” sIte sold.

Coommtystaif said it was a good place for a somalischool because the mmeigltborhoodis ho perceot residential and 40 percemmtcommcmmmercial,she said, tIer property is mmoxtdoor loan excavationconspanysod other hmosimscsses.

Likewise,whcectsite spoke svitlmcnmncccissionersbefore starting the bosiness, they sgreod lIcesite eccold potentiallywork.

“We talked ticthe comnsissioners,”she said. “Theytotally understood we intended to build a school,” The school opened in son,

Originally Fries thoughshe might be able to get the county to rezone to allowa school of up to 20 stucleists. Friess said she’s applied twice to change the zoning but withdrew both applications after neighbors accused icr of Livingto tush a zone change before the county could complete new land—use s’gulations.

Vitli new land development rules currentk’ in the works, Friess said she hoped the count would use the opportunity to zone her neighborhood iii a way that allows a school. l’hat’s not likely, Tetnn County Planning Director Jeff Daugherty said last month.

“I tlnnk it’s utilikely to get rezoned to a zone that allows institutional uses,” lie said. “I think we’re going to try to maintain a rural character out there.”

‘the county is ttot ins position to respond to DeFazio’s letter currently because its attorneys are reassigttittgsvork, Daughertysaid, Deputy County Attoruey Brian flultman suffered a stroke emergency over tlte weekend and county attorneys Keith Ginger)’ and Steve Weichimann still are trying In get up to speed ott Ins cases, lie said.

In the tivo years her school has beett open, Friess said, she’s assiduously abided by her permit’s terms,

“If you think right now tltat I’m going to break a law so that nty permit gets revoked, you’ve got to be kidding,” she said.

DeFazio said lie never would have written the county if friess truly was following the permit’s terms.

“My chietils ltavc never taken issue with the establishnient of a true day care facility on Nethercott Lane,” lie said in an cntail. ‘But it has become clear that the Pioneer Classical School has become what its name indicates: a schmtol.

‘My clients, attd other eiittcertted ritienims,have made it clear to our elected officials titat tins is tint

Icccitltlhmlc,am1we arc hopeful that appropriate action will be taken to correct the violation,” Defazin wrote, “rite coumitehas beets vigilant in enforcing tltei r t,DRs in the past, and I see no reason why they mvottltlcitoose to deviate ftom that course of conduct,” 7” Mosth’C’losdy Jackson, Wyoming Friday, DanemberaS, 5058

Pioneer School near new location

DyMichaelPoihanius Jackson Hole Daily Feb 8,2014

Teton County has given Pioneer Classical School until mid-March to snake good-faith progress on finding new location.

Leaders of the private school are said to be near to closing on a new home.

Countyofficicdsare allowingthe school to operate through the end of the year at its present location off Netlaercott Lane iii Wilson, even though zoning there prohibits a school. But officials are requiring that the institution move before next year’s students begin attending.

“‘theyhave found a location that appears to be feasible that they can use next school year,” deputy county attorney Keith Gingery said. “Wehaven’t reached an agreement, [but] we said we’ll hold off on doing anytlung until mid—March.”

The possibility of ‘cluing anything,”as Gingery put it, should the school remain in its current location represents a shift in the stance county officials have maintained.

to the past the cicuictyconsidered the school to be a day care, which is permitted by die zoning of the area.

‘Ulsencsvposition resulted from an application submitted last fall by the school’s founder, Polly Friess, Gingesy said.

‘At souse poilctthe tiuscerpluming director told [Pioneer ClassicalSchoolrepresentatives] that a claycare was actually percccittrdin that urea,”he said.

Aday care may educate attendees, Gingety said. Countystatutes also do not stipulate any age litnitations

un those wlcoattend a day care, he said.

tiut otccet’ioneer’soperators “begatirunning it and callingit a school, that’s where tlceclilficultystarted,” Gisigesysaid.

“Late last fall, the t’iuneer Schoolsubmitted an application to the tax assessor asking to be tax exempt because it’sa school,”he said. “That’swhen we ssid, ‘Waita minute, you’renot a school,you’rea day care.’

Anattorney representing the schoolsaid the application was submitted in error.

tie also said liceschool needs to movein order to expand. Pioneer’sday care permit allowsonlysix attendees, Gissgetysaid.

“timeschool waiststo gruw,”DaveLarson of the law firm Mullikin,Larson and Swiftsaid, “and ... the permit they have from the county,whether property granted or improperly granted, dues not allowthem sufhicient room to gruw.”

Ticeschool’s operaturs are intesst upon finding a new location soon, Larson said.

“t’lseschool has worked veiy hard itsfinding a new location and worked very cooperatively with the county,” Larson said. “and they will continue to do so,

“We have a location that is very proncisiug, but it is not final at this point,” he said. “If the sew location doesn’t work out, tlsey’hlcontinue to huok for a new location until tlcey find a new location.” Friess machine urges lawmakers to override local authority

December 26, 2018 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 1 Comment December 26, 2018

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A dispute over a proposed private school expansion in Teton County has some legislators girding for a renewed fight over local vs. state control inthe upcoming legislative session — this time with Foster Friess’ political influence and spending power in the fray.

Supported by the nonprofit family foundation of unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate Foster Friess, the Jackson Hole Classical Academy wants to build a new campus in an area that doesn’t currently permit such development. The request is riling neighbors, consuming county officials and now spilling over county lines into state politics. The school would construct 116,000 square-feet of buildings on part of an 80-acre rural site.

Teton County rules limit the size of structures in rural zones to 10,000 square feet and would prohibit construction of two large buildings proposed for the private, nonprofit school. Commissioners are scheduled to decide early next year whether to change rural zoning rules throughout the county to allow buildings up to 30,000 square feet and open the door for development of the new campus — a decision that school proponents could circumvent with help from Cheyenne.

School backers have begun lobbying state lawmakers for “legislative relief”from the county restrictions, according to Rep. Andy Schwartz (D-Teton County) and other lawmakers. 1/7 So far, both the county’s planning commission and senior planner are recommending commissioners reject the change. The planners’ recommendations were made public Dec. 92, the day Schwartz said a school backer called him to lobby for support.

The call came from Steve Friess, husband of Polly Friess. She is listed on IRSforms as the nonprofit Jackson Hole Classical Academy’s principal officer. Steve is the son of Lynnand Foster Friess and a paid staffer for the Lynnand Foster Friess Family Foundation. That frimily nonprofit with $73 million in assets supports the school through hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual charitable donations, according to tax filings.

“Hecalled me and spoke to me briefly [saying]they had a problem,” Schwartz told WyoFile. Friess suggested school backers “might seek legislative relief,”Schwartz said.

Steve Friess told WyoFileover the telephone “we’renot talking to reporters at this time.” But KristinWalker,a spokeswoman for the academy, issued a statement confirming a statewide outreach.

“Leadership at JH Classical Academy has participated in initial discussions with stakeholders across the state,” it read, “regarding solutions that willensure private and faith-based schools have a level playing field on which to support Wyoming students and families.” Private schools are subject to local zoning control but public schools, which are governed by elected officials and supported by taxpayer funds, are generally exempt from zoning rules.

“Foster’s platform and influence increases chances of passage of legislation allowing private schools to enjoy the less restrictive zoning of government schools,” BaileyShelbourne, an aide to Foster Friess wrote WyoFilein an email.

22 is one of a kind

Teton County has wrestled recently with statewide lawmakers who seek to overrule local ordinances, from residential fence standards to requirements that developers supply affordable housing or fees in-lieu.Last legislative session Teton County representatives helped killa billthat would prevent counties from imposing affordable-housing requirements.

They told Senate committee members the issue arose from a local dust-up and could and should be settled on the county level, Rep. MikeGierau (D-Jackson) told WyoFile.The committee killedthe billwith a 3-2 vote.

Last month Teton County Commission Chairman Mark Newcomb detailed myriad reasons why rules requiring residential fences be friendly to wildlifeare necessary in his jurisdiction. Agricultural operations are exempt from the regulations and benefit from them, he told a legislative committee

“Wildlifeis going to have to find a way to get to its winter feedground,” Newcomb told lawmakers. “It’sgoing to get channeled through the ag property. It’sgoing to cause a lot of headaches to the ranch owner.”

2/7 But his explanations to the Joint Agriculture State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee failed to convince. Allbut one member voted last month to advance a billthat would prohibit counties from adopting fence rules that vary from state standards.

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Now, state lawmakers are being lobbied about private-school zoning.

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that all three issues grow out of Teton County, where development continues at a fever pitch in a tourist community with limited private land surrounded by wildlife.

“Teton County’s a little different,” said Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Sublette), a rancher who has a close outsider’s view of the community from his ranch just over the Hoback Rim. “There’s a great pressure on development in Teton County that I don’t know that people in the rest of the state understand.”

“Isupport local communities’ abilityto zone,” Sommers told WyoFile.“The issue with those types of scenarios willalways be the balance between local authority and private-property rights.”

For the state to override local control, he said, “you’dhave to see [an] egregious event.” Differences among Teton and the state’s other 22 counties regarding income, developable land, political outlook and other factors, however, could refract one’s view of “egregious.”

“Tothe rest of us outside, it looks likeextreme measures have been taken, sometimes,” 3/7 Sommers said of state lawmakers considering Teton County ordinances.

The view from Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole has its own take on the state, recently expressed by columnist Paul Hansen in the Jackson Hole News&Guide.“ManyWyoming state leaders complain incessantly about federal interference but are all too happy to interfere with town and county governance,” he wrote in his Nov. 28 Common Ground column.

He cites the scale of highway construction, fence standards, how lodging tax revenues are spent and whether to impose a teal estate transfer tax as subjects about which the Legislature has handcuffed local elected officials,

“Local decision-making in government is alleged to be a supreme virtue — only until localities do something politicians and their special interest donors don’t like,”he wrote. “The hypocrisy is obvious.”

But school supporters feel the county has put up “huge road blocks” to stop their project, Rep Jim Roscoe, (I-Wilson)wrote in an email to WyoFile.He relayed that comment after speaking with Steve Friess regarding the tiff, he wrote.

Rep. MikeGierau (D-Jackson), who willbe a senator in the next legislative session, anticipates legislation willbe proposed to override Teton County’s authority on the school development. “I know there’s some sort of billcoming,” he said. “Theyfeel likethey’ve been given the short end of the stick,” he said of the Friess family.

WhileGierau listed some gripes by school supporters that he believes have merit, he said he hopes for “a fair process, a just process, a timely process,” in Teton County.

“1would rather have this settled in the Teton County chambers rather than the House, the governor’s mansion or than anywhere else in Cheyenne,” he said.

Rep. Schwartz said he told Steve Friess he was aware of the local issue and would keep it in mind. “Ibasically think there should be local control,” he told WyoFile.“Idon’t believe the Legislature should be making determinations of county zoning.”

Friess family’s wealth and influence

Foster Friess, a multimillionaire investor and philanthropist, brought his resources to bear in an unsuccessful 20’l8 Republican gubernatorial primary campaign. He contributed at least $2.2 million of his own funds to his effort, according to reporting in the Casper Star Tribune.

The foray into Wyoming politics marked a shift from earlier attention to national campaigns — most famously his backing of RickSantorum in Santorum’s unsuccessful presidential bids.

Since Friess’s gubernatorial primary loss, he has continued to engage himself in Wyoming matters, including calling for an election-law change that would prohibit party switching in primaries, an effort that he said would ensure Republicans nominate true conservatives.

-I. He has also advocated for transparency of the state’s bookkeeping, supporting an open the books” effort that seeks an online spreadsheet of Wyoming revenues and expenditures.

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N. — , A rsidentia! knce separates a mother rriooe from her offspring near Wilson. Teton County rules require ncw resi reqhborhood fences — and those that are bin replaced — to be wildlife friendly. Agricultural operations are exern the requirements. (Leine Stikkel)

The Lynnand Foster Friess Family Foundation, which reported $73 million in assets in the latest IRSfilings available through the online nonprofit listing Charity Navigator, regularly donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Jackson Hole Classical Academy and its operations, according to IRSfilings (see documents below).

The family foundation also donates to the Community BibleChurch, an entity that owns the property on which the existing Jackson Hole Classical Academy is housed. The latest IRS filings available from Charity Navigator show $794,205 donation from the foundation to the church inthe year ending April30, 2017 and a $264,735 donation to the Classical Academy for a property lease.

The Friess foundation also listed on a depreciation schedule a school site acquired in 2014, valued at $4.2 million and set to depreciate over four years. The filings listed no location for the site.

Responding to a request for an interview with Foster Friess about his relationship to state government, aide Shelbourne provided a statement. Writingthat daily media requests can be overwhelming, she asked WyoFileto submit questions in writing.

5/7 The Jackson Hole Classical Academy

The Jackson Hole Classical Academy reported 30 employees in the latest nonprofit filing available through Charity Navigator. It listed $2.9 million in total functional expenses.

The filings list revenue of $1,217,119 million in tuition revenue and a body of 78 students. Calculations by WyoFileput the average tuition at $75,604. But 35 recipients shared in a total of $382,200 in financial aid for an average of $10,920 a student, according to the filing.

The mission of Jackson Hole Classical Academy is to cultivate within its students the wisdom and virtue necessary to discover their God-given potential and contribute to a flourishing and free society,” the 2097 filing states.

The academy wants to build a K-i2 campus on an 80-acre site south of Jackson, on ranch property zoned as rural land. Critics say the facility should be built on land that’s zoned to allow the size of buildings proposed, that choosing rural land shifts costs to neighbors of the proposed site, some of whom bought property banking on the zoning restrictions.

In his interview with WyoFile,Rep. Gierau repeatedly referred to the school as a “Christian Academy,” though it does not advertise any religious affiliation. Steve Friess took him on a tour of the school which, Gierau said was “veryimpressive,” including the teaching of Latin in the second grade.

Academy spokeswoman Walker said in her statement that school supporters are focused first on the local planning process. “JH Classical Academy has worked diligently for many years to find a solution that ensures continued education for their students while proposing a school that fits within the land development regulations and aligns with community character,” she wrote.

County commissioners appear to be considering that issue seriously. The board spent hours Dec. 18 listening to resident input on whether operating hours in rural zones should start at 7 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. The change would allow the school to operate normally. Commissioners approved the request.

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Changes to allow larger buildings are the next debate to be taken up in January. “Currently, private Jackson Hole Classical Academy must purchase 200 acres, conserve 180 acres and build a school in modules not exceedirg 10,000 square feet,” Friess aide Shelbourne wrote to WyoFile.The senior countyplanner recommended denial of the change, writing that the rural zone “isthe least appropriate location in the County for the large structures.”

Before state lawmakers weigh in Teton denizens willhave another opportunity to speak, perhaps in a replay of the recent hearing regarding school hours.

6/7 That brought out old-timers, newcomers, neighbors, students’ parents and activists to a good old-fashioned Teton County zoning fracas. Former county commissioner Hank Phibbs told the board it had a “fundamental responsibility to protect rural character,’ in the tourist-oriented, wildlife-richcommunity. Teton County fought successfully all the way to the Wyoming Supreme Court defending the current rural structure size limit,he said.

But school supporter Andy Chambers, a valley native who is third-generation Jackson Hole stock, said current rules are only the latest in a series of plans that are always being changed. He quoted his pioneering grandmother as once saying “Aahhell,Andy,this place was ruined in the ‘50s.”

7/7 ôtOt, /4 ]HGI app to amend master plan

Susan Kingwill

Fri 12/?B/a018 1157AM

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Dear Board We are writing to oppose the Vailresorts application to amend the Master Plan. We live in East Zenith and chose this area due to the wildlife access.

As an artist and lover of wildlife, wildflowers , scenic rivets and the corridor that is so important to those of us that paid a price to live by the side of it, we chose this area specifically rather than the urban feel of the town of Jackson. Please dont allow VailResorts to wreck our backyard. They chose to tear down their housing for employees(Teal Eye) many years ago. This specific dormitory housing, such as what they are trying to implement now, had NO impact on Wildlife or the corridor as it sat on a lot that Vailchose to redevelop and sell. That was THEIRchoice. And they do have the option of redeveloping another such lot but NOT in a wildlife corridoc We have to ask Vail,are they being selfish, asking their neighbors to suffer the impact by creating a lifestyle that none of the neighbors wanted when they bought in the area, knowing that there was protection from urban living along the river. Please lay this crazy idea to rest and insist JHGTlive by the heritage that is stated in their website history which is “allowing cottonv.’oods, spruce and aspens to thrive”- protection provided for by the MASTERPLAN.

Susan & Fred Kingwill 5600 East Zenin Ro

Jacksan.. Wyoming oio qq VailCorp application to amend the 2002 Master Plan

Fri 12/2812018 12:07PM

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Dear Board of County Commissioners,

I oppose any change to the 2002 Master Plan developed for Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis.

Prior to purchasing a residential lot, and building my home I reviewed the Master Plan, and determined that this area would be a great homesite, with abcindant protected wildlife habitat. There is no reason to amend the 2002 Master Plan.

VailCorp is obligated to provide the employee housing as indicated on the approved 2002 Master Plan. (3-3 bedroom Town Homes.) It is interesting to note that VailCorp has recently set aside $30 Million Dollars for employee housing in the Western States.

According to the VailCorp Website: “The Company is willing to use its own land, capital or commitments to long-term lease guarantees to assist in bringing new employee housing projects to fruition. The mission of VailResorts is to provide an experience of a lifetime to our guests and we make that happen by providing an experience of a lifetime for our employees”.

I don’t believe that instructing Golf and Tennis employees to bring a trailer or RVis the ‘experience of a lifetime”.

Why do Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis employees deserve less comfortable living accommodations than the Vailemployees in other Western States???

Please do not amend the 2002 Master Plan.

Thank you,

Arthur Miller

635 E Wild Rye Drive The “Homesites” at Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Proposal would strip local zoning authority over private schools

Richard Bloom

Fri 12/28/2018 5:12 PM

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Dear Teton Country Comissioners - See attached the bill is now in draft form, It proposes to strip all County authority on siting, use anci/or occupancy of a private school:

No zoning resolution or plan shall restrict the location, use or occupy of a private school as defined in W.S. 2l-44Ol(,j_()_provided that the private school: (j) Is sited on one (1)__contiguous ppy of thirty-five () acres or moe ;_La jjj) Has capacity for fifty_(Qj students or more.

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Full bill detail - effectve July 1, 2019:

Please also review my communication submitted earlier today.

With great concern - Rich Bloom 3) 16” M,st]v (b,udo Jackson, Wyoming Friday, December oH,2018 0, https://wwwhnewsandguido.com/ackson_hole_daily/Iocal/ar1icIe_667e6452-527O-5b42-b4d8-b4e43a9b2t1 d.html Proposal would strip local zoning authority over private schools

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Aisill lied todays askirtgWyominglawmakersto strip counties zoning authority over private schools. ‘rite proposed legislation comes atitici a heated debate pitting private scltool parents against rural

neighborhood residetits over a plait to build a new school for the Jackson Iktle Classical Academy in Soutlt Park.

‘I’lteproposal would add language to state sttttutes prohibiting counties from zoning that restricts “tite locatiott, use or occupancy of a private school,” if the school is sited on a ltroperty of 35 acres or more serving 5tt students or more. It would go into effect July 1, 2(119.

No Teton Courtty latvtttakers are listed as sponsors for the bill. The bill is sponsored by Sens. Eli Bebout (R-Prerttont), Flank Cue (R-Park), Wyatt Agar (K-Hot Springs), Brian Boner (R-Converse/Platte), Ogden Driskill (R-Crook/Westott/E.Canipbell), and Cheri Steinmetz (R—Niobrara/Weston), and Representatives Aaron Cluusen (K-Converse), Michael Greeur (R-Wasltakie/Bighorn), Timothy Halhinats(R-Canspbell), ‘TylerLinditoim (K-Crook), David Miller (k-Frentont) atid Tim Salazar (R-Fremont).

Dsttittg the first week of the legislative session, the school is ittviting legislators to a “Jackson Hole Classical Academy Legislative Dittner” in Clteyenne. Its hosts are listed as former Teton County Rep. Claretse Law, Steve attcl Polly Friess, svho ruts the school, and two state senators sponsoring tise bill: Itebout and Cue.

Vtten asked about the goal of the dinner, Academy sltokesperson Kristin Walker didn’t ntention the trill.

Site said students frotn Jackson Hole Classical Academy willbe travelittg to Clteyettne to perforttt for state

legislcttors, “as ntatty students from across Wyonting often do during session,” she said in a statement, “Supporters of the school are hosting a dinner the night before where students will also sing and share tlteir experiettce attending the scltool. Students and represetttatives front other private and faitlt—ltasecl schools have also bcett invited, The ditiner is an opportunity to facilitate a discussion svith legislators

about the ilttitortattt role schools like Jackson Ibig Classical Acadettty play itt stteetittg our eduealiott ttecds statewide.”

Suds receptiotts are common during the legislative session. Lawmakers can spetsd tsearly all their ttteals

,srith,,a nuns interest wrn,,ns from ho,,t,’nrs tn res Hors in ,nent at health ,srnIessin,,ats in retirees like A AR P At a meeting withTeton County’sdelegation to Cheyenne on Thursday, county commissioner Greg Epstein worried over bills threatening local control, especially in Tetois County.

Re1).Andy Schwartz (D-Teton) named three examples he’s aware of in the upcoming legislative session: efforts to kill local government control over imposing affordable housing exactions, regulating wildlife friendly fencing and removing regulatory power over private schools.

Rep. Mike Yin (D-Teton) said he was troubled by an “end-run around local legislators.”

“Part of my cainpaigis was to make sure we have inure control over how we do tlsiisgsin Teton County,” Yin said.

Sen—electMike Gierau (D—Teton)met with Academy representatives and said lsc understands some of the school’s frustrations with the local planning process.

“There’s a reason why people go to Cheyenne to try to get a problem solved in their community,” he said. “they conic closvnbecause they’re desperate, and they feel like they’re not getting heard.”

Still, Gierau said “feton County’s planning issues are best lsandled in Teton County.”

The county doesn’t have regulatory or zoning isower over public schools because the Department of Education is a state agency, For example, the county had no say in tlse location of Munger Mountain

Elementary in Ilog Island. Btit private schools must comply with county development rules.

Walker said tImeAcademy is foctmscdon pursuing a new school through the local planning process, but is also pursui ig other options, especially given Wyoming’s struggles with overcrosvded and underfunded public schools.

“Privately funded schools can, and should, play a role in meeting our education tseeds,” Walker said.

Leadership at Jt I Classical Academy Isas participated in initial discussions witls stakelmoldersacross tIme state regarding solutions that svillensure private and faith—basedschools have a level playing field on which to support Wvuuiing students and families.”

Schwartz said public schools are meldpublicly accountable with an elected board, which isa different

model frommmprivate schools,

kids Itloom, a South Park resident who has galvanized opposition to putting the nesvschool in the

neighborhood, maoailed tImelegislative effort an “egregious end—rums”to strip local oversight of private schools,

As the Classical Academy outgrows its current facility amsdruns out of time on its lease, timeschool urgetmtly needs a new home. It plans to invoke a development tool that allows it to insport density in exchange for permarwmstoff—siteconservation, in order to land a ti6,000 square foot school site in South Park. In order to allow such a big facility in the rural zone, the Academy is asking the county to change its rtmralzoning

regulations. On Jan. 3, county commissioners plan to review the Academy’s proposal to expand time allowed building size from 10,000 square feet to 30,000 to accommodate a gym and auditorium at a tuture school.

Ihead of School Folly Friess said the school’s existing lease on church land on ihigimSchool Road expires

June 30, adding ugency to timesearclmfor a new honse. Teacher emnphoymnentoffers and enrohinsent for time 20mgschool year mseedto hsappemmthis spring. Negotiations to potentially extetsd tlse curremmtlease have been ongoing tar moorethan a year, she said.

‘the legislative session starts Jams.8.

C’o,ituctAttic Gross at 732-7063, [email protected] @JflNGcounty. Re: Public Comments regarding Library Director Recruitment Process

Mark Newcornb

Sat 2/29/2018 5:53 AM

Carol Peck

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Dear Carol and Library Board.

Thank you for reaffirming the thoroughness of the process you used in the search for a new library director. We apologize for public misstatements and for ailing questions without contacting you first. We maintain our strong support for your efforts and commitment to excellence at the Library as well as your efforts to retain and recruit top—notch staff at all levels that ate committed to the mission of the library. We will continue to svork on open and direct lines of communication with you as well as supporting you in your efforts. Please stay in touch as we work together to communicate to the community the ffui t put into the library director search.

Sincereics

Mark Newcomb Chair, Tetori County Board of County Commissioners [email protected] 307.41 39690 repairing the river

Susan Marsh

Sat 12/29/2018 7:31 AM

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Thank YOU for requiring the private resort on the river to Undo the damage done by their unauthorized construcon. Ithink it will send a message not only to that developer but to all that County regulations matter and you can’t get away with pretending you don’t know about them. I hope the Bridger-Teton Forest supports your decision since this is a Scenic River and alterations to the river such as those built at the resort do have downstream effects.

Susan Marsh Comments: Vail/]HG&I Master Plan Amendment

Thomas Markovits

Sat 12/29/2018 10:45 AM

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Dear Board of County Commissioners,

\Ve are opposed to Vail Resorts’ application to amend the Jackson Hole Golf & Teimis Master Plan. Also, we are opposed to

Vail’s last—minute attempt to add a cell tower as a JI-IG&T utility whichwoulcl be in violation of tile required 15f) ft. set back from a Gros Ventre River channel. On December 10, the Planning Commission ruled against having tile cell tower be a part of any amelldmeilt to tile Vail master plan.

We live at tile Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis at 6290 Junegrass Road, and close to tile site proposed for a seasonal employee trailer park.

lhe site proposed for the seasonal employee trailer park is full of beautiful mature cottonwood trees, willows, adjacent to a channel of’ the Gros Ventre River, in tile wildlife migration corridor and is located in the Teton Coullty Natural Resource Overlay. Tile proposed trailer park is directly across the street from the main entrance to the clubhouse and right next to the Teton County Pathway along Spring Gulch Road.

We sLlpport Vail providing employee 110115mgfor the seasonal employees of Jackson Flole Goif& lennis spec icall oLitlined in tile 2002 Master Plan. Tile type of housing and location were specifically iclentihed by \1ail and approved by the county. The location is between tile vest end of tile existitlg nlaintenance yard and tile current .]FIG&T employee llousiflg duplex and dormitory. Vail and the community went to a grej deal of trouble and deliberation to specily a pertllallent structure in a less obtrusive locatiotl thatl the proposed trailer park.

Vail’s financials show tllat they have spent large amounts of capital for employee housing in other states, at least 30 million dollars recently. Why are they unwilling to spend the 1llOflY in Jackson WV? Makmg illoiC money is not a legitimate criteria fbr chatlging a Master Plan in Teton County in this environillentaily sensitive area. Vail silOLlid be reqciired to follow tile Master Plan and build actual permanent ilousing. There is no justihcation for having etllployees bring their OWIl ilOUSitlg UtlitS.

ihe 2002 Master Plan vas an exhaustive endeavor by all tile stakellolders including tile surrounding community and Vail Resorts. We came to live in tile area because of the high standards of the area, tile unified design elelllellts aild most illlportant the wildlift protectiotls provided for in tile 2002 Master Plan. Tetoil County has time and again cotlllllittedto prioritizmg responsible stewardship of viidlil, native species and to preserve these importamlt resources. Tile 2002 Master Plan also proritized these values and notilitlg 1105cilanged other than Vail wanting to make 1llOC money at tile CX1ICI1SC of our conlmlinity. wildlife and native species. in conclusion. we are opposed to an amendment of tile 2002 Master Plan and we arc opposed to a last—minute atteillpt by Vail to locate a cell tower on tile site. We support employee hoLising by building a perlllLtmlellt structure which Vail outhneci ill tile 2002 Master P1011. Making more money is Ilot a criterion for changing a Master Plan. Thank you for yclur consideration

Thonlas arid Linda Markovits 6290 N Jiulegrass Road Jackson Wy 83001 Vail/]HG&I application to amend the master plan

Tim Heffernan

Sat i2/2O18 116 PM

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Dear Board of County Commissioners,

\Vc2:sic Writ ott to express our opposition to Viii]Resorts appl teat ion to amend the .1aekson Ilob Go]t’& Ten is Master PIan. We currently [isc at 5fl5 Lupine Di. which is about two hundred yards from the proposed site for the seasonal employee trailer park.

iho ugh we support Va [ providing housing iou the seasona[ employees of .Fackson Hole Cjoif & Ten n is, we request that this hotising remain consistent with the housing oritti na]lv out]mccl in the 2002 Master Plan. The proposed site is lull c f cottonwood trees and wiIlows, adjacent to a chan ic] of the Gros Ventre River in the wilt]]ibemittration eornclor. It was only last year that we witnessed over a hundred head o elk migrating ahong this very corridor. What an amazing sight!

Like many ol our commtmity members, we purchased our home in the ,Iaekson Ilole Golf & Tennis community because of it’s majestic beauty and it’s location in the qtuet heart of Jackson Ilole. The 2002 laster Phin set a high standard b’orthe flitore of this coinmtinity and our expeet:mtion s as that 0tese standards would be upheld and inaintimined.

\Ve ask duit von please review this proposal carefuillv to ensure this deeiion remains consistent with the origitial plan and is toutut ly betielicnt[ to all parties.

Thank you for your consideration,

Ti in & .1tidy I-Icii’rnan

Jcteksurm,Vt V %30i)l 0101. )tO Vail/]HG&I application to amend the master plan

Mary Scott

Sat 12/29/2018219 PM

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Dear Commissioners:

I am concerned about the above proposed development and it’slocation in the Natural Resource Overlay (NRO). Any new development should occur within the already disturbed area between the existing housing and maintenance building, as described in the county approved master plan for Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis. The proposed location would further erode the NRO,as well as the high value habitat as described and mapped in the focal species habitat effort that is pending before the county.

Treed habitat adjacent to the Gros Ventre River and associated riparian habitat is critically important for many species. As the moose population continues to decline, any impact on critical moose habitat and winter range is that much more unacceptable. This is also within an elk migration corridoc

I would also encourage the commissioners to view the site and see that the location between the existing housing and muint/nunce building is far more preferable from a biological standpoint that impacting the existing treed area within the NRO.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

Sincerely

Mary Gibson Scott

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Dear Boardof CountyCommissioners:

Iam writing to communicatemystrong oppositionto VailResorts’application to amend the Master Planat JacksonHole Golfand TennisUIIGT)Club.Mybrother and I liveat 155 K Spruce Drive. Our familyhas had a house there since 1973. 1 havesewed as a past president of the HomeOwnersAssociationBoardfor JHGTEstates filIngs1 &2. Duringthe time that various members of our familyhave livedat 155 K SpruceDn,as wellas during myapproximately6 year tenure on the HOABoard,the CC&Rsandthe Master Planfor developmenthaveserved to maintain standards, to guide a unified design of the neighborhoodand reduce disruption ofthe wildlifewe love.

I recognizethe Importance of housingfor employeesofJHGTClub. Howevei the originalMaster Planallows for employee housingwithout buildinga recreational vehiclepark Inan area that is fullof cottonwood and willowsnear the GrosVentreRiverand where wildlifemigrates and birds build nests. The original Master Plan providesa “blueprint”for Increased seasonal housingwhile still preserving the unifieddesign my familyand our neighbors foundso attractiveand desirable when they built In the area.

In my mind there Is no reason to amend the Master Planexceptto finda less expensivealternative forseasonal housing that willdegrade the cohesivelookand character ofthe neighborhood. With regard to expense,clearlyVailCorporation has the financesto developseasonal housing accordingto the originalMaster Plan. In the last 3 years VailResortshas purchased OkemoMountainResort,MountSunapee Resort,Crested Butte MountainResortand Whistler Resort (spending $1.1billionon Whisder alone).

Isincerely Implorethe BoardofCountyCommissionersto hear the voicesof those residents of the neighborhood,the vast majorityofwho opposeVailResorts’applicationto amend the MasterPlan of the JacksonHoleGolfand Tennis development

Thank you in advanceforyour consideration.

Done WSchwertz 155 ESpruceDc JHG&TEstates Fw:Concerns re: VaiI/]HGI application to amend master plan

Johnson Del

Sat 12/29/2018 320 PM

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From: Johnson Del Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2018 10:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Concerns re: VaiI/JHGTapplication to amend master plan

Commissioners, We are homeowners on Spring Gulch (Terry & Del Johnson, 5765 Spring Gulch) directly across from Current JHGT employee housing. We were not thrilled when the newer units were constructed, but there have been no issues with the housing/employees that have impacted us.

We now are aware of Vail’sattempt to change the original master plan in order to increase the employee housing available by way of parking pads for trailers and rv units. We do know that Vail wants to have more employee housing, but it seems they are trying to do this “on the cheap”, even having spent millions of dollars at their other resorts. This concept would affect us perhaps more than others due to our location right on Spring Gulch.

We must admit this is not a pleasing concept to us as homeowners at Golf and Tennis. Vail has failed to screen their maintenance area as required, so if the iv pads were built right off Spring Gulch, would they screen them effectively? We fear not.

In addition to disrupting animal habitat, we feel the rv situation would decrease the desirability of our area. If they are allowed to increase employee housing, the habitat will be disrupted no matter what they do. What a dilemmal

Thank you for being open to our concerns.

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Dear Board of County Commissioners,

I have a home at the Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis and cannot understand why Vail wants to pUt any thing less than cosmetic housing for its temporary employees. Having a site for trailers or campers is simply not consistent with the quality of the area. They need to follow the 2002 Master Plan and construct esthetic cabin style housing. However, I do support the idea that this housing is for Golf& Tennis employees ONLY,and only be used during the months that the golf course is open.

It’s my understanding that Vail will build its “hoUtsing”from the budget from JHG& and that JHG&T does not have the money for building physical housing. Well, then either build adequate housing, or do not build anything until they can afford to do it properly. Vail has the financial means to build proper housing. That financial hardship should not fall on JHG&T.

In addition, Vail has tried to “bully” their way through this process and its time that they be held accountable for their behavior in an attempt to undermine the process. Thank you for your time and cooperation, Sincerely, Larry and Ellen Catt, Cabin #25 D/OS /5S Vail/Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis application to amend master plan

Gregg Ward

Sun 12/30/2018 11:47AM

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As a resident of the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis community, I am writing to express my strong opposition to Vail’sapplication to amend the existing master plan to enable a recreational vehicle campground across from the JHG&Tclubhouse on Spring Gulch Drive.

My concerns fall into three general categories:

(1).Over 125 families and households in the contiguous area from Kings Highway to Bar B Bar have signed a letter opposing an RV campground on tile site identified by Vail. These households represent the community most directly affected by the proposal. We estnate those families represent approximately 375 Teton residents. Wilile we are aware of a few letters of support from organizations/people outside our community, we are not currently familiar witll ANYletters of support within the contiguous neighbors/HOA’s for the amendment. Not one. Iftile County Commissioners truly value commclnity opinion and public input as we are led to believe, the score on this proposal is 375-0!

(2). Those of us who live in the community are universally in support of Vailbuilding additional housing for it’sGolf and Tennis employees. We have been on record to that effect for at least three years when the RVcampground was first subnlitted for consideration. More specifically, the existing Master plans authorizes the owner to build mote housing at any time on a site rb more than 100 yards away from the one proposed in the amendment. To the extent the owner already has tile rigllt to build additional affordable housing, we believe the proposed amendment is unnecessary and superfluous. In fact, the proposed anlendniE’rlt is a clever and cheap effort by the owner to actually avoid building housing for it’semployees by permitting them to ‘bring their own lousing” to the site. Ironically,tile owner’s representative has stated on numerous occasions tllat Vail Corporation cannot afford to build more employee housing at Golf and Tennis, even though this $40 billion Corporation has held

multiple press conferences recently congratulating itself on sperlding in excess of $30 million for employee housing. I guess that means anywhere but in Wyoming!

(3). I am in receipt of a December 10th, 2018 notice from Jackson Hole Golf and Terlnis which expressly states that cross country skiing is permitted on the every hole on the golf course this winter except (and they put this part in bold print) “Holes #9, #10, and #11 whicll are closed for animal migration and habitation”. It is important for the Commissioners to understand Hole #10 ahutts the proposed site for the RVcampground and runs parallel to it for at least 100 yards. So, according to tile owners own logic, it is ok for them to build an RVPark on the site as they have previously stated it WON’T materially affect animal nligration and habitation, but not ok for the occasiorlal skier to be on the site because it WILLnegatively impact aninlal migration and habitation. Really?

Tile residents of Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis are unified in our support for Vailto build more affordable housing for its employees and also unified in our opposition to the RVcampground. We believe tile amendment is unnecessary and that the existing master plan fully permits the owner to build more employee housing today. Firbally,we agree with the owner’s December 10th representation that the proposed site is clearly within the wildlife rlligration path and habitat and should, as a conseqLlence, be eliminated from coilsideration.

Tilank you for tile opportunity to offer my views.

Sent from my Pad Concerned re: Vail/]HG&I application to amend master plan

Paula Szypko

Sun 12B0/2018 12:21 PM

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Dear County Commissioners,

As a homeowner at Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis, I am writing to express my opposition to Vail Resorts’ application to amend the

Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis 2002 Master Plan. When I purchased property here over 10 years ago, the overall high standards of the exhaustive Master Plan, with its emphasis on unified design elements and wildlife protections, were a major draw to live in a planned residential community in this area of Teton County.

Vail Resorts’ proposal to build a seasonal employee trailer park in a site adjacent to a channel of the Gros Ventre River,in the wildlife migration corridor, and located in the Teton County Natural Resource Overlay, is not in keeping with the high standards of

I the original Master Plan. I am not in opposition to employee housing as outlined in the 2002 Plan. But DO oppose VailResorts’ attempt to amend this plan. Let’sinsist that Vailstick to the Master Plan, and build their employees actual housing units of the type specified and in the location identified in the original Plan. Surely, VailResorts can afford to do this for their employees, and not expect their seasonal employees to bring their housing with them!

Thank you for taking my comments into consideration.

Sincerely,

Paula E. Szypko

Jackson, WY83001

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Marty Quadiand

Sun 12/30/2018 12:31 PM

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Dear Board of County Commissioners,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of my support of the 2002 Vail / JHG&T Master Plan and strong opposition to the proposed amendment to this plan, specifically, the proposal to construct a seasonal employee trailer / RV park at ]HG&T.

I do agree with Vail providing seasonal employee housing, as long as it does so as outlined in the 2002

Master Plan which specifies the type and location of this housing, neither of which allow for Trailers / RVs directly across from the main entrance to the clubhouse and adjacent to the Teton County Pathway, a wildlife migration corridor and in the Teton County Natural Resource Overlay.

When my wife and I purchased our homesite and subsequently built our home at JHG&T, we were positively influenced by the protections and high standards set by the 2002 Master Plan and fully expected that Vail/ JHG&T would comply with this detailed and defining county approved Master Plan that provides for overall high standards, unified design elements and wildlifeprotections.

As a Homesite owner at JHG&T, I feel a sense of disappointment and betrayal from the recent decision by this large corporation (Vail) to alter the 2002 Master Plan and feel strongly that this plan should be followed in it’soriginal form and that Vailshould build actual housing units for it’semployees as it has done in other states in the West.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Sincerely,

Marten W Quadland

Jackson,WY 83001 Vail/JHG&I Proposed Master Plan Ammendment

Char’es Hutson

Sun 12/30/2018 5:55 PM

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> > Dear Board of County Commissioners, >

> My name is Charles Hutson. My wife Vickiand I live on Prickly Pear Lane in the Homesites section of Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis.

> I am writing to formally express our strong opposition to the matter before you proposing to allow VailCorporation to amend the master plan for this community. > Very specifically,we strongly oppose Vail being allowed to construct a seasonal trailer park to house their employees instead of constructing the housing units called for in the master plan. >

> Respectfully, > > Charles and VickiHutson >

> VaiI/]HG&Tapplication to amend the master plan

Sun 12/30/2018 6:20 PM

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Please see attached letter. Grand View Estates Association 5600 N Stone Creek Lane Jackson, WY 83001

December 30, 2018

Re: Vail/JHG&T Application to Amend the Master Plan

Dear Board of County Commissioners:

I am writing on behalf of Grand View Estates Owners Association to express our opposition to Vail Resorts’ application to amend the Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Master Plan. Our homeowners live on Stone Creek Lane off KingsHighway and boarder JHG&Tproperty, daily we pass by the site proposed for a seasonal employee trailer park.

The site proposed for the seasonal employee trailer park is a beautifully wooded area, adjacent to a channel of the Gros Ventre River, in the wildlife migration corridor and is in the Teton County Natural Resource Overlay. We bike, cross country ski, snowshoe and walk along the Teton County Pathway along Spring Gulch Rd that is within a few feet of the proposed site.

We fully support Vail providing housing for seasonal employees of JHG&Tas contemplated in the Master Plan such as the employee housing duplex and dormitory on the west end of the maintenance yard. We feel that a financially sound and sophisticated employer such as Vail Resorts should construct housing units and not expect them to bring their own housing units.

We also object to the proposed amendment to the definition of “utilities” in the Master Plan to include a cell tower. The Verizon cell tower violates the required setbacks from the channel of the Gros Ventre River. The installation of a cell tower elsewhere on JHG&Tshould be fully vetted and not be done via a amendment to the Mater Plan.

We greatly appreciate your time and hearing from the neighbors who live and play in the JHG&Tcommunity.

William M Fausone President Grand View Estates Owners Association ,;ij Letter against Vail Resorts attempt to amend JHGT MASTERPLAN

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Dear Board of County Commissioners, Plan for Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis (JHG&T),for I am writing to express my strong opposition to Vail Resort’s application to amend the 2002 Master the sole purpose of adding 13 concrete pads for seasonal employees to bring their own trailers to live in,and located in the highly sensitive NRC.

repeatedly shown their disresoect for I live within 800 feet of the proposed trailer park on property that backs up to the golf course. Vail/JHG&Thas tno neighbors and Teton County by lettincl their maintenance area and employee housing be in a constant state of disarray. On top of the unsightly way ihee aim-i; look in plain view of the public, often there are dirty cooking grills left outside uncovered and food coolers left outside in the current employee housing area. The JHG&Ttrash dumpsters are frequently left open and overflowing which invites bears and other wildlifeinto the area, in violation of Teton County regulations. Additionally Vail/JHG&Tignores Teton County invasive weed control requirements and allows noxious weeds to go untreated 00 their lands, thereby spreading onto contiguous public and private properties. Because of past arrd present actions of ignoring leton County regulations, I do not believe Vail resorts should be allowed to alter their Master Plan to build an trailer park.

My family chose to live in a JHG&T neighbonlrood becaLrse of the )riglr standards ocrtlirred in the 2002 Master Plan, including protection of wildlife and stewardship of the natLil al resources of tire area We believe that VailResorts should be required to follow the provisions for additiorral seasonal hocisirryas outlined in ti;e 2002 M:rster Plarn.

Thank you for your careful review of my concerns.

Nanci Halper .375 E. Cottonwood Dr Jackson, WY

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December 28, 201$ Dear Teton County Commissioners, Happy New Year and welcome to the new incoming commissioners. (Comments are below in email text and also attached in Word for your convenience in whatever format is easiest to read)

My name is Joan Anzelmo. I am a year round resident and home owner in JHG&T Filing 1&2.

I am writing to share my concerns about the Vail/Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis (JHG&T)application to amend the 2002 Teton County approved Vail Master Plan(MP).

This proposal from Vail/i HG&Thas a circuitous, history, beginning back in 2015, long before any JHG&T neighbors were informed of the plan to construct 13 trailer pads in the Teton County(TC) designated Natural Resource Overlay (NRO) as a means to house JHG&Temployees. Subsequently there have been multiple changes, various fits and starts, and additives right up until the last days of 2018. Always with scant to no public communication about what is being proposed by the applicant including last minute additions after public comment closed.

I have carefully reviewed the JHG&Tapplication to amend the master plan filed in July 2018 as well as all the related documents including the comprehensive 2002 Master Plan and LA.

I strongly oppose you allowing Vailto amend the Master Plan for JHG&T. The 2002 Master Plan was an exhaustive, meticulous, public process lead by the great, late ClayJames of the Grand Teton Lodge Company for Vail. The master plan emphasized protections for wildlife, scenic vistas and defined the highest standards for architecture and other design elements, It wisely envisioned the potential need for additional future employee housing and specified the architectural types and location for future employee housing.

I also oppose the applicant’s request for an exception to the 150 ft. required set back of the Gros Ventre River Channel for any new development at JHG&T.Both the State of Wyoming Engineer and the Teton Conservation District recently verified the water body as a channel of the Gros Ventre River and thus a requirement of a 150 ft. set back.

I further oppose the applicant’s request to add a cell tower in a heavy mature stand of cottonwood trees, home to bald eagles, ospreys, owls, and which will stand taller than the cottonwood trees and impact the scenic view shed. Shockingly this proposal to include a cell tower as a utility of JHG&Tand part of the amendment to the MP was added after public comment period closed for the December 10 Planning Commission meeting. Verizon had initially applied in August directly to Teton County to be able to construct a 75 ft. cell tower on JHG&T lands. The other tower currently located at Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis is an ATTantennae located in a false chimney in the club house. These cell companies lease land or space from ]HG&Tthus making them a lucrative benefit to JHG&T.Verizon’s August application tan into problems in IC as it would be located just 15 feet from the Gros Ventre River channel. So with no public notice it was slipped into the application to amend the MP.

I oppose any type of trailer park as a form of seasonal housing and oppose any new construction in the NRO. Yet despite strong opposition to this concept from 7 different JHG&Tneighborhoods over the past 2.5 years, this is what is proposed and the sole reason Vail/JHG&Thas applied to amend the master plan. Previously in 2016 Teton County planning staff and the Planning Commission placed limits and conditions on when the proposed seasonal trailer park, if approved, could be occupied in the proposed location in the NRO. Occupancy would he limited to April 16 to Nov 14. That limitation is not specified in the new 2018 application to amend the master plan nor did TC planning staff specify the limitation as they did in 2016.

Additionally from the 2016 proposal, occupants in the proposed trailer park would not be allowed to have dogs, just as residents in the Affordable Housing Townhomes are not permitted to have dogs due to critical wildlife habitat in the NRO.Yet the current application only states dogs would be required to be on leashes. Again, TC planning staff did not place the no dog condition as was done in 2016.

There is reference made to workforce housing in the new application that suggests people not working at JHG&Tcould also live in the trailer park or other potential new housing units. Yet the 2002 Master Plan and Vail’sown more recent 2016 proposal specified the housing need was only for JHG&Tseasonal employees only.

The 2002 Master Plan EAspecifically recommended not adding any new development west of the Snack Shop on th south side of Spring Gulch Road. That 2002 MP EAwent into great detail about the importance of this habitat for wildlife, moose, elk migration, raptors and nesting birds. Things have not gotten better for the impacted species. If anything their habitat is more impacted, fragmented and we should all work to protect the habitat that remains.

is TC NRO Idispute the applicant’s paid consultants who suggest that the Teton County NRO boundary not accurate. The designation and related protections were chief components by Vail in 2002 lead by Clay James in order to achieve Teton County approval for the MP. The TC designation exists to offer additional protections for wildlife, their habitat and environmentally sensitive areas which are adjacent to Grand Teton National Park, in the Gros Ventre River corridor and wildlife migration route.

Additionally the recent County process, Engage JH 2017- included development of a new wildlife habitat map. This map identified low, medium and high value habitat. The recommendation from this was don’t build in high value habitat. The area Vail/JHG&Tproposes to place the trailer pads is in the high value habitat.

The area the applicant would like to construct trailer pads is in a currently undisturbed area (not within the current developed maintenance yard) and immediately east of the existing maintenance yard. It would require the removal of 48 cottonwood trees and 23 willows. It is located immediately adjacent to a Gros Ventre River channel and next to the Teton County pathway along Spring Gulch Road. It is directly across the road from the golf clubhouse main entrance.

VaiI/JHG&Tis also seeking an exception to the remaining square footage allowance of 2250 sq. ft. for additional employee housing for the trailer pads and other employee units. The master plan specified the total sq. footage allowance remaining and Vail/i HG&Tshould not be allowed any exception. The master plan envisioned additional square footage for future housing for JHG&Temployees only. Yet the applicant now wants to expand the option of leasing units to others who do not work at

JHG&Tand trying to justify it as theoretically providing workforce housing. I oppose VaiI/JHG&Tbeing able to add square footage and house non JHG&Temployees on site.

Despite statements by the applicant in the 2018 application, trailers on concrete pads do not conform with the overall design standards specified in the master plan, including for employee housing. Nor does placing concrete pads provide affordable housing as the employee brings their dwelling unit. VaiI/ilIG&I are not providing employee housing. Excerpts from Application: #3 Ensures a supply of Affordable and Employee Housing Byproviding flexibility for Employee Housing opportunity solutions this application inherently ensures the supply of Affordable Employee Housing My Comment Providing a concrete pad and utilities which Vailalready fully owns (water and sewer) does not provide housing

#4 Ensures Design Guidelines The proposed amendment does not conflict with or propose changes to the existing standards My comment******Irailers of various sizes are not within keepthg of the MP standards and architectural guidelines. In the 2002 MP design standards are on pgs. 40 & 41.(Trailer court is not within the MP design standards)***** In the application, the fourth amendment proposes the following: to revise Section 4 Housing Requirements section to broaden the types of housing strategies to accommodate workforce housing. Townhouse style housing units are deleted from the proposed plan and replaced with apartments, dormitories, modular units, duplexes & triplexes and accommodations for recreational or similar vehicles. All units would be available for long term rental except recreational vehicles which would be available for seasonal employees for shorter duration. This is not compliant with the Master P/on

The application discusses the seasonal housing that the Grand Teton Lodge Company (GTLC)provides its GTLCemployees within Grand National Park. This housing sits on National Park Service lands in designated employee housing areas, not in public areas, and is heavily regulated by the National Park Service through the contract Vail Resorts has with the NPS. It is an irrelevant comparison to justify employee housing at JHG&Twith the employee housing within designated employee housing areas with GTNP.Its an apples and oranges comparison. Housing seasonal employees in a national park under federal contract regulations is very different than housing seasonal employees in a Planned Unit Development/Resort amidst multiple private neighborhoods. The other golf resorts with residences in Teton County do not use trailers across from their main clubhouses to house seasonal employees. The other golf resorts are not located immediately adjacent to Grand Teton National Park lands and within the Gros Ventre River wildlife migration corridor as ]HG&T is.

At meetings over the last two years with constantly changing proposals from Vail/JHG&Tregarding ]HG&T seasonal housing, Grand Teton Lodge Company executives have repeatedly publicly stated their unwillingness to expend capital funds to construct employee housing despite the fact this was previously envisioned and details outlined in the 2002 Master Plan. They want to place the burden on the seasonal employees to arrive with their own trailer as a housing unit. Yet Vail has a very healthy financial picture and has invested major capital in employee housing at its other resorts throughout the US and in Canada. So too have other large employers here in Teton County.

Vail/]HG&T has violated existing TC regulations including not consistently maintaining secure bear proof trash containers within a fenced enclosure; not controlling invasive weeds on JHG&Tlands; and not screening the existing maintenance area as required by the 2002 Master Plan. JHG&T is not taking care of what they already have and should not be allowed to expand into an undisturbed area with a trailer park. There have been recurring periods of time when there were overflowing trash dumpsters, wide open trash containers and bags of garbage on the ground outside of dumpsters. Additionally there have often been food coolers left outside employee residences on decks and uncontrolled invasive weeds on JHG&T lands spreading to contiguous private residential properties and TC Right of Ways along Spring Gulch Road.

Many neighbors previously expressed concern that the JHG&T manager added a pre-fab open metal carport in front of his residence to store a boat and other items in plain view of a neighbor’s private residence, and to anyone on Spring Gulch Road and to those using the adjacent TC Pathway. Previously the boat had been stored all winter in the JHG&Tclubhouse parking lot under a bright blue shrink wrap tarp in plain sight, both visible to the public and to adjacent private residences at The Cabins in violation of Vail’s2002 Master Plan and CC&Rsfor the JHG&Tdeveloped neighborhoods. In recent winters a seasonal portable event restroom is stored in the clubhouse parking lot also under a bright blue shrink wrap tarp and in view of private residences. All of these things are unsightly and not in keeping with the high standards and aesthetics of the 2002 Master Plan or the contiguous JHG&Tneighborhoods.

Vail/]HG&T has not met any of the landscaping requirements to screen the unsightly maintenance yard as specified in the Master Plan and conditions placed by Teton County.

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Qiher_rJevant excerpts from the 2002 Master Plan: The predominant cover type of the Proposed Trailer Pad Site is described in the 2002 EAas conssting largely of Mesic Deciduous Forest-Cottonwood cover type.

The 2002 [A included the following admonition regarding disturbance of this irilportant covet type: In general the most valuable cover types occurring in developable areas on the JHGTCproperty are the cottonwood and willow cover types, especially those located south of the Spring Gulch Road and along the Gros Ventre River.Building in these cover types should be avoided if at all possible

With regard to the proposed expansion of a Snack Shop located approximately 700 feet northeast of the Proposed RVPad Site, the 2002 EArecommended as follows: [Expansion of the Snack Shop] would encroach upon riparian habitat and areas considered “less suitable” for development... This area also represents a migration route for elk traveling through JHGTCto the Gros Ventre riparian zone. It is recommended that the Snack Shop not be expanded... (end MP excerpts)

It was reassuring to see the Planning Commission add new conditions and prohibitions at the December 10 meeting regarding the application, Those included requiring any housing at JHG&Tto be for JHG&Temployees only; to reduce the number of trailer pads from 13 to 6; to add a conditional use permit if trailers will be allowed to house employees; to have the trailer units count against the remaining 2250 square footage for employee housing, and not to permit a cell tower be added as part of the application to amend the master plan and in the proposed location. The PC also addressed the concerns about lack of screening of the maintenance yard.

I In closing, I hope you will not allow the thorough 2002 Vail Master Plan for JHG&Tto be amended. know the years of work it took to plan, design and move forward to receive Teton CoLinty’sapproval. The Master Plan has served the community very well and strikes a good balance of protected areas with development and recreation. I know that if my friend and colleague Clay James were alive today, this never would have advanced to be the proposal now submitted by Vail/JHG&T.

Thank you for your consideration. Best wishes as you begin all of your 2019 deliberations. Joan Anzelmo, 270 E. Cottonwood Dr.,Jackson, WY Vail/JHG&I and the master plan

Gary

Mon 12/31/2OS 8:44 AM

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Teton County Commissioners,

Please dismiss the Vail/]HG&Trequest to amend the Master Plan.

Zoning rules combined with local area Master Plans are established based on the need to provide certainty in local management and future expectations. Significant life and economic decisions are made based on these rules.

Howevei; change is inevitable and necessary, but again, the existence of rules allows change to be managed carefully. Changes to our Master Plan must be aligned with a reasonable consensus of all of us who have chosen to make this neighborhood our home.

My wile and I are adding our voices against changing the Master Plan to allow an RVpark.

The current Master Plan provides for adding workforce housing consistent with the expected character of our neighborhood. Vail/JHG&Tshould work within the existing provisions within the current Master Plan.

Rega rcls,

Gary Edmonds Lynn Gaviotis C E Cc::u:wood Dr

Jackson, WY83001

Phone: 307-203-2143 DID8’lt,c Vailproposal to amend master plan of 2002

Mon 12/31/2018 8:54 AM

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Dear Board ol County Commissioners,

This letter addresses VailResorts application to amend the 2002 Master Plan for Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis for the purpose of adding 13 concrete pads for seasonal employees to bring trailers to live in, located in sensitive NRQ.

I live within 800 feet of the proposed trailer park on property that backs up to the golf course. Vail/JHG&Thas repeatedly shown disrespect for their neighbors and Teton County by letting their maintenance area and employee housing be in a constant state of disarray. The maintenance area, visible to the public, is often unkempt and unsightly with dirty cooking grills left outside uncovered and food coolers left outside in the current employee area. The JHG&Ttrash dumpsters are often incompletely closed, overflowing with trash which attracts bears and other wildlife into the area, in violation of Teton County regulations. Additionally Vail/JHG&Tignores leton County invasive weed control reqclirements allowing noxious weeds to go untreated on their land. This migrates to contiguous pclblic and private

properties. Because of past and present actions of ignoring Teton County regulations, I do not believe Vail resorts should be allowed to alter their Master Plan to build a trailer park for seasonal employees. Finally, the proposed changes will impact a critical wildlife corridor disrupting migration pathways and creating risk for vehicle wildlife conflict, as well as disturbing food sources.

We bought in a JHG&T neighborhood because of the high standards outlined in the 2002 Master Plan, including protection of wildlife and stewardship of the natural resources of the area. We believe that Vail Resorts should be required to follow the provisions for additional seasonal housing as outlined in the 2002 Master Plan.

Robert M. Halper 375 east Cottonwood road Jackson WY83001 12/31/18 olD f’ VaiI/]HG&I Masterplan

Ann Messana

Mon 12/31/2018 11:23AM

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Planning Conirnission Mernhers,

We are writing to strongly object to Vail/JHG&Ts attempt tn amend the original 2002 Master Plan in order to expand options for seasonal emoloyee housing, including an RVpark.

We purchased our JHG&Tcabin and Homesites lot knowing exactly where the NRO zones had been established to protect important wildlife corridors. For more than a decade we have seen firstiiand how these corridors have protected wildlife and the idea that an employee RVpark right in the middle of an NRO zone seems nonsensical, The County has previously rejected any changes to the Master Plan and the 2002 Plan should continue to prevail without any change. To be sure, the proposed housing totally contradicts all CC&R’sthat are imposed on residents of JHG&T.The covenants are highly restrictive yet the proposed hoLising will break all design guidelines. In the end, Vail’sblatant attempts to side—stepestablished zoning is simply a bid to overcome its own lack of pkinrring and foresight with regard to seasonal employees.

We are very proud to be homeowners in JHG&Tand to be surroLrrrdedby others who feel strongly that our 2002 Master Plan should rernairr cincharrqed.

Sincerely,

Mark and Ann Messana

Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis

5910 Coneflcwer Avenue

6070 Jurregrass Avenue olO. fla7 Building - ClassicalAcademy

Mon 12/31/2018 11:25AM

In:8oarcl 01 County Commissioners ;

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My sincere appreciation and thank you to you who work on behalf of the county arrd residerrts to maintain and preserve wirat makes this home and conrrnurrity

I Academy’s I am a resident of Cottonwood Park. urn writing to voice my concern as well as opposition to any changes that would permit t[re JH Classical to increase single buildrng size in the rural zone 3X from 10,000 SEto 30,000 SF,Thank you for your due diligence in this matter which would forever change our con irnunit.

Sincerely,

Robbi Furrow 2031 Dadelion CL Jackson WY 83001

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I O1tS.Ups’ Concern regarding Vail/]HG&I application to amend the master plan

Men 12/31/2018 11.43AM

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Dear Board of County Commissioners,

in I hope you willjoin me in my opposition to Vail Resorts’ application to amend the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis master plan order to provide inappropriate seasonal housing for its employees. In 2002, the master plan was very specific about type and location of facilities to provide for its employees, ie, pernianent structure(s). The land in question is a portion of a wildlife migration corridor located in the Teton County overlay. It is full of native cottonwoods and willows and adjacent to a channel of the Gros Ventre River

For 25 years I’ve had a home in the estates (filing 1), daily walking or driving past the site of the proposed trailer park. The aforementioned Master Plan was just that, designed to retain what is precious and maintain protections for neighborhoods. Surely a trailer park is an in appropriate use of land directly across from the main entrance to a clubhouse.

It should be noted that Vail has not been a good neighbor. Among other issues (unreturned phone calls, its own set of building covenants), it has failed to adequately notify neighbors of its intentions. It is confounding that it should be allowed to sully an established neighborhood amending a master plan to house seasonal employees. It should be noted, furthermore, that the maintenance yard across from the club house has been an ongoing unshielded eyesore.

Vail has riot made a similar proposal in its other resort holdings. One wonders why us? Are we easily swayed. I so hope not.

Thank you for your attention and service,

Sincerely, Susan Watts

5920 Columbine Drive 307-739-8801 OtO IA Denial of text Ammendment at Jan. 3rd meeting

Garnett Smith

Mon 12/31/O18 11:51AM

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Please listen to your professional planning staff, the appointed County Planning Commission, and the voice of the neighbors and deny this cuestecl change. It is apparent to me that the Classical Academy and the Friess family willstop at nothing to get their way. They have little regard for you local officials and are going to the State Legislature to get their way and take all local control away from you our duly elected officiaR. This is outrageous and I hope it upsets each of you as much as it noes me?

They should not be nllcjwed to alter the rural character of South Park with a massive school. It should be located in a different area.They have alternatives, hut are cletni flirted to force this one thi ough. I urge you to vote to uphold the rural character to this Southern Gateway to our town and deny this text amenclinr’nt,

Thank you and we appi eciate the job all of you do on behalf of us iesidents.

Garnett A. Smith 2785 Ibis Lane OIo flo County Commissioners - Preventing a 3X increase in Rural building size- Please Read F Mail Below

Tom Davis

Man 12/31/2018 12:14PM

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CrDavis, Thomas P - [davistp) ;

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I have been a resident here in Melody Ranch for 15 years. I bought both my lot and the lot next door to me on Chicadee Circle, and built my home in Melody Ranch with 100 % Jackson work force.

Today I read Ongoing Written Comment continues to make the difference ‘oleose send o brief dpda ted email again asking our decision makers the County Commissioners to follow their professional planning staff’s recommendation - the appointed County Planning Comm ission - along with overwhelming County-wide comment - and DENYthis text amendment. “The Academy has other site options - in fact now they intend to completely bypass al/County building size, height, location, cisc and other limits anyway. Our rural character once degraded - will not come bock.”

I grtttv up in Los Angeles from 1951 to 1973. In 1973 Alecia and I raduated from Layola Marymount University and moved to Nevada then Missouri, then Chicago and Tucson, to pursue Graduate school and academic employment. In every move we sotlght out “rural character” for our home, but could not find it. Until we found it in Jackson’s Melody Ranch Since we had visited Alecia’s parents , Ron and Maxine Kiehn every year for 37 years, we knew what we wanted in Jackson. After each visit they each impressed upon me that “rural character” is to be valued, protected and guarded. Again, we found it in Melody Ranch. PLEASE DENY the text amendment. The ACADEMYcan and will find other site options. I know this to be trUe as I have been an academic for the past 40 years. In Tucson the University has used “imminent domain” too many times to the severe disadvantage of the Tucson community. It has left Tucson polarized and very very anti-university. This is a big mistake. Academic institutions have NO business polarizing any community Il Melody Ranch Homeowners are hard working residents and our close friends.

Alecia and I have been very fortunate with my professional and business career and we could easily afford to live by Ron and Maxine, near JHG1 or in the Village. This is NOTour choice. WE LOVEMelody Ranch and the RURALCHARACTERit has now. Please DO NOT APPROVETHETEXTAMMENDMENT.

As a past member of Rotary of Jackson Hole Iwas fortunate to meet three of the Commissioners listed above. I value and respect your common sense approach. Please consider the home owners that live and work here year round and Protect “our rural character”. My best to you and thank you for serving our community. Tom and Alecia Davis

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December 31, 2018

Board of County Commissioners Teton County Administration Building, 2nd Floor 200 S Willow Street Jackson, WY83001 delivered by e-mail: [email protected]

re: Exceptions to Land Use Rules Sought by the Classical Academy

Dear Commissioners:

refer back to my letter to you dated September 14, 2018 and reiterate that the determination of how the land within the county may be used is one of the most important responsibilities the county has. In this scenic and beautiful part of Wyoming, it is arguably its most important responsibility. To address this responsibility the county debated and then, after a long and very thorough process, adopted the 2012 Town/County Comprehensive Plan. Your Board’s mission statement was even modified to say that “the mission of Tetön County, Wyoming government is to support the community’s goals as expressed in the Teton County Comprehensive Plan.” Any who participated in the long and arduous process of creating that plan would be appalled to see it so cavalierly tossed aside, and done so for an institution that proposes to operate outside the established educational planning system of Teton County, using valuable and tare resources better applied to the County’s own schools.

Please deny any Classical Academy text amendments that are before you.

Sincerely,

Matthew W. Hall cc Hamilton Smith Teton County Senior Planner [email protected]

Teton County Planning Commission [email protected] 3fD1 112- CIasscaI Academy

Sitsy Smith

Mon 12/31/2018 1:10 PM

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Hamilton Smith :

It is appalling to see what is happening with Friess trying to enact legislation to override our local authot-ity. They are trying every trick in the book to build a massive structure in the middle of a rural zoning area. It is imperative to protect the rural character of our county. EmilySmith

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