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TETON COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MINUTES | MAY 20, 2024
1st Floor Meeting Room
150 Courthouse Dr, Driggs, ID 83422
8:45 AM
1) MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81854768477

Commissioners Present:
Cindy Riegel
Bob HeneageMichael Whitfield

Other Elected Officials and Department Heads Present:
Kim Keeley, Clerk
Dan Reyes, County Manager

2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3) ACTION ITEMS: CONSENT AGENDA

3.1) ACTION ITEM: PAYROLL FORMS
Department: Operations




3.2) Action Item: 5/6/2024 Claims Report
Department: Clerk




3.3) ACTION ITEM: PAYROLL FORMS
Department: Operations




RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Bob Heneage        SECONDER: Michael Whitfield
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


4) OPEN MIC
"Open Mic" is 9:00 - 9:15am to speak to the Board on any item on the agenda, unless that item is a noticed public hearing.

Anthony Wilcox, Driggs, requested to add three new overlays to the GIS map - a wildlife collision map, a crime map. and a sex offender map. He would give a presentation to the Board if requested.
Kristin Hawkins, requesting the approval of the minor plat amendment in Daydream Ranch Subdivision. She is building a home in the subdivision. Ida Hansen, Tetonia, believes the building permits including impact fees, are excessive.

5) PUBLIC APPEARANCES

5.1) ACTION ITEM: TETON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE
9:15 am MT
Department: Operations

Brian McDermitt, outgoing Executive Director for Teton Regional Economic Coalition, presented the updated Economic Plan. Mr. McDermitt introduced Andy Epperson, the incoming Executive Director.
The Board thanked Mr. McDermitt and the members of the steering committee including Brent Schindler, August Christiansen, Will Frohlich, Jonathon Schecter, Rick Miller, Doug Self, Christi Meston, Wyatt Penfold, Mark Farmer



MOTION: Whereas the Teton County Economic Plan, as a subsidiary of the Teton County Comprehensive plan, was adopted in 2013, updated in 2019, and was revised again this year by a diverse steering committee, be it resolved that this latest revision, May 2024, is approved and adopted as Teton County policy.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


5.2) DISCUSSION ITEM: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
11:30 am MT
Department: Operations


Dave Anderson, Idaho Program Manager with American Farmland Trust, presented the results of an Agricultural Economic Impact Analysis designed to estimate the economic value of ag production lost to development. The results indicate that if the County continues to do business as usual, the County economy stands to lose a minimum of $2.5 million per year. The key to limiting the loss of ag areas is to limit sprawl.

5.3) DISCUSSION ITEM: TETON COUNTY IDAHO JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATE
Department: Operations


Teton County Joint Housing Executive Director Jarod Pfeffer presented an update on the Housing Authority happenings. Also present was John Vance, the developer for the 175 Front Street and Depot Square Projects.
Depot Square is fully leased up with 30 restricted apartments serving households at 60% AMI and below.
Mr. Vance reported that he is currently fundraising for the 175 Front Street Project.
The Board asked when the County would need to provide the $400K for the three County apartments. He stated that the funds would not be needed until the fall of 2025.




5.4) ACTION ITEM: DOWNTOWN DRIGGS ASSOCIATION - SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK


Director of the Downtown Driggs Association Lisa Simmons presented the item. The DDA is requesting the use of the Courthouse lawn for the annual Shakespeare in the Park event.

MOTION: Approve the Downtown Driggs Association to use the Teton County Courthouse lawn Sunday, July 28, 1:00-8:00 pm MT.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


6) PUBLIC WORKS

6.1) 2024-05-20 PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Department: Public Works


Public Works Director Darryl Johnson presented his report.
N500W update - LHTAC has found money, the cost estimate is $4.7 million. LHTAC requested that the County give an additional $200K more in match. The Board directed Mr. Johnson to try to negotiate that amount.
Horseshoe Road roadway dedication. Peter McKellar presented his proposition to create exchange a fee simple ownership for a right of way in order to do a boundary adjustment. The Board discussed the possibility of putting the land into conservation easement. Mr. McKellar was open to the idea but would not commit to that. The Board discussed the existing zoning and the development potential. Mr. Johnson will do additional research on what it would take to do a variance.
Mr. Johnson is working to get the Road Map project finished up. The Board discussed having an attorney determine which roads should be on the County map.



6.2) ACTION ITEM: GSB-88-M treatment - Old Jackson Highway
Department: Public Works


This is a proprietary treatment designed for asphalt. Mr. Johnson that it would be appropriate for the Old Jackson Highway and potentially Ski Hill Road. The process is slightly less expensive than chip sealing.



MOTION: Approve GSB-88-M overlay treatment on Old Jackson Highway by ASI to be paid from Special Road Levy line item 233-00-43085 not to exceed $110,000.  
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Cindy Riegel
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


6.3) ACTION ITEM: JRW Architects Contract for Buxton Expansion
Department: Public Works



MOTION: Approve contracting with JRW Architects not to exceed $49,700 for the design and construction administration of the Buxton expansion efforts.  
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Cindy Riegel
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


6.4) ACTION ITEM: Pavilion Expansion Task 1 Award
Department: Public Works




MOTION: Approve Award of the Fairgrounds Pavilion Addition; Task 1 for design and delivery of the Fairgrounds Pavilion metal building addition to Steel Concepts for $228,770.  Funds to be paid from 276-00-80100; Project Accounting Fair Pavilion.  
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


6.5) ACTION ITEM: Pavilion Expansion Task 1 Award
Department: Public Works


This item was a duplicate.



7) IT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

7.1) Action Item - Panic Button System Replacement
Department: Information Technology


IT/Emergency Manager Greg Adams presented the item.


MOTION: Approve the replacement of the panic button system from account 1-14-80200 with the cost not to exceed $8,619.66.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Bob Heneage        SECONDER: Michael Whitfield
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


8) BUILDING

8.1) DISCUSSION ITEM: BUILDING REPORT
Department: Operations

Building Official Wendy Danielson presented her report. Permit numbers are currently tracking higher than last year. Ms. Danielson will be gone from June 5 to June 24.





9) PROBATION

9.1) ACTION ITEM: FY25 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM AND THE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES PROGRAM.
Department: Operations



MOTION: Approve the FY25 Memorandum of Agreement to Support the Community Based Alternative Services Program and the Substance Use Disorder Services Program. 
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Cindy Riegel        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


9.2) ACTION ITEM: FUNDS TRANSFER 
Department: Operations



MOTION: Approve moving $1200 from the fuel line (206-62-43080) to the A&D testing line (206-62-44001), and move $600 from the vehicle repairs line (206-62-43081) to the supplies line (206-62-42100).
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


10) CLERK

10.1) Action Item: Meeting Minutes of 3/25/2024, 4/15/2024, 4/22/2024, and 5/6/2024
Department: Clerk






MOTION: Approve the minutes of  4/15/2024 as presented.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Bob Heneage        SECONDER: Cindy Riegel
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


MOTION: Approve the minutes of  4/15/2024 as presented and the minutes of 3/25/2024 and 5/6/2024 as revised.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Bob Heneage        SECONDER: Michael Whitfield
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


11) FAIR

11.1) ACTION ITEM: FAIR BOARD TETON COUNTY, IDAHO FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH TETON VALLEY RODEO COMPANY
Department: Operations


Fairgrounds Administrator Hallie Poirer presented the item. The contract has been reviewed by the Fair Board. John Smaellie, Board Chair, was present to answer questions. The Board asked about the vendor agreement for food sales.


MOTION: Approve agreement with Teton Valley Rodeo Company for $500/night with the option to use the sound system for an additional $50.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Bob Heneage        SECONDER: Michael Whitfield
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


11.2) ACTION ITEM: TETON COUNTY FAIR BOARD FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH TETON VALLEY BALLOON RALLY, INK
Department: Operations





MOTION: Approve Agreement between Teton County and Teton Valley Balloon Rally, Inc. for $1000 for eight days and 10% of the profit for the Saturday night event.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Bob Heneage        SECONDER: Michael Whitfield
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


12) OPERATIONS MANAGER

12.1) ACTION ITEM: DRAFT POLICY PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
Department: Operations

County Administrator Dan Reyes presented the item. The Board made a few minor edits.



MOTION: Approve Public Meeting Attendance and Participation Administrative Policy as revised.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


12.2) ACTION ITEM: CPM PROJECT PROPOSAL
Department: Operations




MOTION: Approve County Manager's Certified Public Manager Capstone Project Proposal as revised.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


12.3) DISCUSSION ITEM: COUNTY MANAGER’S MEMO (MAY 6 - MAY 17)
Department: Operations



13) COMMISSIONERS

13.1) Executive Session74-206(1)
Department: Operations


Roll call vote.

RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Bob Heneage        SECONDER: Michael Whitfield
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


13.2) ACTION ITEM: ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
Department: Operations

County Prosecutor Bailey Smith and contract attorney Andrew Rawlins were present to answer questions. The Board discussed the oversight role of the Prosecutor over the contract civil attorney.
The Board discussed the added financial burden to the County to expand the scope of the contract.



MOTION: Approve FY2024 Holden, Kidwell, Hahn and Crapo PLLC Engagement Agreement for Legal Services as amended in this meeting..
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


13.3) DISCUSSION ITEM: COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
Department: Operations

Commissioner Whitfield Committee Reports
05/07 Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership FY 2023 Audit Report. Timely responses from staff. No compliance matters reported. No internal control issues reported. Total Assets: $14,580,742
05/07 B on 33 Committee Meeting Pathway ownership question. Jared and Brian Young, ITD, the bike path and adjoining property 50 feet west of pathway belong to ITD. ITD mows about 12 feet along highway.
Teton County will have to contract for noxious weed spraying along pathway. ITD has a “clear zone” of 20 feet along highway edge.
In future pathway will need to be re-done to 10-foot wide pathway to meet current standards. ITD does not have any highway upgrades planned right now. Cedron and Larkspur near Victor may require some upgrades. Shut down some accesses.
05/08 Teton County Fair Board Meeting Master Plan update Cushing Terrell
Fair sponsorship for 4-H Awards. 4-H Awards event post Fair. FAIR 101 Planting Seeds for the next Century: Schedule, Sponsor updates, Committee meeting reports Vendor forms.
Community Events: Mid May Community Garden open July 3rd Concert in partnership with DDA July 4th Parade Balloon Rally- music on July 6th Tin Cup July 20th 05/11 Trail/Highway Cleanup with Suzanne and Dan
05/13 Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership Annual Staff Dinner 05/14 Attended TREC Board meeting
05/14 Henry’s Fork Watershed Council · Canal Headgate Diversion Automation, Aaron Dalling, Fremont Madison Irrigation District. 20 plus canal diversions managed by automated gates, run by gauge height. Gauges keep canal diversion much more consistent regardless of river flow. On Henry’s Fork and lower Teton River. Only diverting what is needed, saves water.
· Water and Reservoir Operations Update, Jeremy Dalling, USBR. Upper Snake Reservoirs at 87% full and fuller than last year, above normal storage over the winter, 117% of normal. Will all fill around mid-June after flood control issues abate. Flow forecasts. May 1 for Teton River at 101% of normal. Snake River above Heise at about 85%. Island Park at 88%. · Predicted Hydrology for Spring and Summer 2024. Rob Van Kirk Henry’s Fork Foundation. The Long-tem Picture: Since 2000 the average Watershed Flow has declined by 15%. Near term, we got to average watershed flow last week for first time in three years, out of extreme drought conditions in much of west. Teton River predicted to be at average, but may be even better due to last fall’s rain and early spring snow and rain plus snowpack.
Automated Web Site with hydrology data. Henrysfork.orgDaily Water Report, Climate Data, Snow Data etc. Teton Valley Recharge Streamflow simulations 05/16 Upper Valley Board of Guardians
I am impressed by the empathy expressed by BoG for their clients. In this meeting, the Board was represented by members from Jefferson, Madison, Lemhi and Teton Counties. Facilitated by Jefferson County Deputy Prosecutor Chase Hendricks. Examples of client stories
A. Was a shaken baby, parents now deceased, in facility M. In a facility with request for full-time monitoring due to behavioral issues,
K. In an apartment but frustrated with his options in life. D. Incarcerated in Boise prison, ten-year sentence, no family or contacts other than potential guardians, would not be in prison had he had guardianship support.
J. Has been in a Salmon facility for 28 years, severely disabled (cannot talk, feeding tube leads to frequent infections), 05/16 Roads Report 2024
Commissioner Riegel had no committee reports due to vacation.
Commissioner Heneage Committee Reports
May 7 - Dog education event. The event was attended by numerous stakeholders including the Sheriff, PAWS, Trails & Pathways and members of the public.. Discussion was mostly about at large dogs. Next meeting is Friday June 16 at 9:00 am. TREC - Silver Star presentation on fiber optic project. Discussion on onboarding the new executive director.
May 13th - Went with Probation Director Tiffany Hicks to Madison County BoCC meeting to thank Madison County for their help with probation services. May 14th - Attended the P&Z meeting.
May 16th - Met with Prosecutor regarding civil attorney contract.


14) TREASURER

14.1) DISCUSSION ITEM: TREASURER’S REPORT
Department: Operations


Treasurer Liz Card presented her report. Ms. Card is requesting the Board to approve opening a tax receipt specific LGIP account. 2020 taxes have been collected in full.






15) PLANNING AND ZONING

15.1) ACTION ITEM:  Daydream Ranch Subdivision Lot 12 Minor Plat Amendment
Department: Planning & Zoning

Asst Planner Torin Bjorkland presented the staff report for the Daydream Ranch Subdivision Minor Plat Amendment.









MOTION: Having found that the proposed plat amendment for Lot 12 of Daydream Ranch Subdivision complies with the requirements of the Teton County Land Development Code 4-14-D (6) based on the findings prepared in the staff report, I move to approve the application submitted on April 15, 2024, with the following condition of approval: A final technical survey review is required before a plat amendment can be recorded. Property taxes also are required to be paid in full before the plat can be recorded.  
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Bob Heneage        SECONDER: Cindy Riegel
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


16) ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: Adjourn.
RESULT:
MOVER: AYES
NAYES ABSTAIN
ADOPTED [Unanimous]
Michael Whitfield        SECONDER: Bob Heneage
Cindy Riegel, Bob Heneage, Michael Whitfield None
None


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