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The project will extend about 3.5 miles of 10-foot-wide paved pathway from Trail Creek Campground to Coal Creek, include a Coal Creek underpass and be sited mostly inside Wyoming Department of Transportation right of way, Brian Schilling, pathways coordinator for the Town of Jackson and Teton County, told the board. \"This project will be the most technically challenging project of any project we've done for the Teton County Pathway System,\" Schilling said, citing steep longitudinal and cross slopes, wetlands and frequent retaining walls.

County civil engineer Aaron Jappel (Jorgensen Associates) and Public Works Director Heather Overholser reviewed cross sections, alignment constraints and material strategies. To limit hauling and reduce cost and traffic control needs, Jappel said designers are using material stockpiled from a recent WYDOT slide site and fill from a decommissioned Forest Service access at Burbank Creek. Designers said wetland impacts are small (under 0.1 acre in the current design) and that in several places the path must be benched into steep slopes, requiring retaining walls and safety railings.

The board focused on cost and funding. Overholser said the estimate in the staff report covered construction ($12,432,506) and the total project estimate including professional services and contingencies is about $13.36 million. \"The engineer's estimate, we will not know a definitive number until this project is bid,\" Overholser said. The county holds a BUILD grant award committed at about $5.15 million from an earlier, lower estimate; Overholser said that grant amount is fixed under the BUILD agreement. County staff also said they expect approximately $1 million in a Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) award toward the Coal Creek underpass, but that agreement is not yet finalized and reimbursement could arrive in a later fiscal year.

Commissioners raised three recurring concerns: (1) how to cover the increased local match (the local share rose substantially when the project estimate increased), (2) wildlife permeability before long-term wildlife fencing and crossings are installed, and (3) whether the county should proceed now or redirect scarce local funds to higher-priority corridor projects (for example, Spring Gulch Road was repeatedly cited as a higher immediate local priority).

On wildlife, designers said the pathway alignment anticipates a future wildlife-fencing plan and certain pathway sections will include \"escape ramps\" or gaps to help wildlife cross the corridor prior to installation of permanent fencing or overpasses. Schilling and Jappel explained that where retaining walls are necessary they tried to position the taller walls on the downhill side with smaller walls uphill so animals can pass and construction is simpler.

After discussion the board gave staff informal direction but did not take a formal vote: finish 100% design and proceed to bid to get a definitive construction price; continue outreach to nonprofit partners and potential private philanthropy for the local match; and ask staff to engage the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)/USDOT to clarify whether changing or removing this component would jeopardize the larger BUILD grant. Commissioners also asked staff to provide an updated BUILD-programwide financial status and a breakdown of projects in the BUILD suite with outstanding cost-risk items and an accounting of available local multimodal/SPED funds.

Board members emphasized competing priorities. \"My priority is funding Spring Gulch,\" Commissioner Gardner said. Commissioner Carlman asked staff to make an informal inquiry with federal partners and explore other funding sources. Several commissioners said they supported completing the final design (and then bidding) before making final budget decisions.

Next steps staff listed include finishing final design and specifications, advancing permitting and right-of-way expansions with WYDOT and the U.S. Forest Service where needed, coordinating the Coal Creek fish-passage work to seek construction efficiencies, and returning to the board with: (1) a 100% design package for consideration to advertise for bids, (2) the updated program-wide BUILD funding spreadsheet, and (3) results of informal discussions with federal grant administrators and prospective philanthropic partners.

Provenance: The Teton Pass Trail discussion began in the meeting's workshop segment when Brian Schilling introduced the project and the 90% design (start of focused discussion at approximately 01:03:27 in the transcript) and concluded with the board's informal direction on funding and next steps later in the workshop (end of discussion at approximately 02:06:40).

Ending: The board did not authorize construction funding at the meeting. Staff will complete the remaining design work and return with a bid-ready package and a program-level funding update before the board decides whether to commit additional county funds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Teton County - Voucher Mtg - May 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Teton County and town staff reviewed 90% designs for the Teton Pass Trail (Trail Creek Campground to Coal Creek) at a May 5 workshop, and commissioners asked staff to finish final design and pursue funding options after project costs rose from the BUILD grant estimate.","taxTitle","Teton County, Wyoming","taxId",63785,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569226,"HR reports Paycor HRIS rollout timeline and warns of possible dental network disruption affecting about 30% of employees",387,1851000,2238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192300-3ab4a382031375f832839e25eaa06307&start=1851&end=2238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192300-3ab4a382031375f832839e25eaa06307/thumbnail_1851000.jpg","/articles/6569226/Teton-County/Wyoming/HR-reports-Paycor-HRIS-rollout-timeline-and-warns-of-possible-dental-network-disruption-affecting-about-30-of-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569226-b815ae34689329bade44e5abcba602f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775114805&Signature=JJ5bhAuw8hqE~QLQqHsLh6g-Z73u-dwC3sx421HNzD5bz3Ey88QRl~4QXopajka83qPI-X66~0M79oCwyawa9uopH9cOxCroqiT3SG7NSlUBVSuy9-LfA7aV9qI6S1t735vL6f5BJWzO8OLv9-YflpM07sPsU~ZtqwYjt8dYddDStUcJQBzqUZw2c1yZgOTMJceuLJuGrsssA5ICFl3CkJt07xHiwpptI8wuy-t2PsaPHW2emjcUs4vImUQmWrP~IryXhC8MvfVowWvLCqhZGaRDNy8jpj8wu~piXKQZwf47R7hMCvVBjAHgwQW1HSOiHUe3TF4qB73UYezrVzWlVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teton County Human Resources Director Justin Keiser told the Board of County Commissioners on May 5 that the county's implementation of the Paycor human-resources information system is on track for a June 15 go-live and that training for managers will begin in advance of the switchover.

Keiser said HR and payroll are coordinating data transfer and system build-out, with manager training to follow later in May ahead of the June 15 launch date. Recruiting activity continues and several key hires were reported: a fairgrounds manager and an IT infrastructure administrator started recently; the long-vacant plans-examiner post has two promising candidates and an offer is anticipated.

Keiser and staff also briefed the board on benefits issues. County HR is monitoring contract negotiations between insurer Cigna and a regional provider (Star Valley Health). Justin Keiser said about 30% of county employees live in Lincoln County and may rely on the provider network. If Cigna and the provider do not reach terms, a letter of intent to drop in-network status was reported for June 30; county consultants do not expect that termination to be permanent but HR staff are preparing contingency plans.

Keiser said the county is working closely with broker Brown and Brown to evaluate alternatives and that the county will continue to monitor negotiations closely and prepare communications for employees if the network changes. He said Brown and Brown has advised that such disputes most often are resolved quickly.

Provenance: HR and benefits updates were delivered by Justin Keiser during the human-resources segment of the May 5 meeting; Paycor implementation timeline and the Cigna-Star Valley Health issue were noted on the record.

Ending: Staff will proceed with Paycor training, finalize candidate selection for open positions and report back to the board if the Cigna-Star Valley network status changes or if benefit plan modifications are required.","Human Resources reported a June 15 go-live for the county's Paycor HRIS and said the county is monitoring a potential provider-network disruption between Cigna and a regional provider that could affect roughly 30% of employees who live in Lincoln County.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569232,"Planning staff report: LDR changes effective May 1, upcoming hearings and abatement actions",239,1234000,1473000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192300-3ab4a382031375f832839e25eaa06307&start=1234&end=1473","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192300-3ab4a382031375f832839e25eaa06307/thumbnail_1234000.jpg","/articles/6569232/Teton-County/Wyoming/Planning-staff-report-LDR-changes-effective-May-1-upcoming-hearings-and-abatement-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569232-09980ab8cdc6b265ccb8bf45063b5fca/orig.mp4?Expires=1775114805&Signature=Wb~O9LiAWTQ1qP~LYzkYZ4IMY429xiCaRsXfqtz1IcWNf0d4CMtDzuzDKvVbM-qf9zb9ZzS2aHLAoCt26u2UR9JC6eWARMuQzRTy9rsQwWIsv-MPN9X4lhjwGcsML-IUnEHP8sy8NJ8HtVpBj6qoN8iKsyz-GdHoSpDnMCtBPAhEFJK1JYL~SY9vXUBIz6p4tKpCe82bTDEyFPbxrMJiDu1F9F0Tj-onVNeMYw4SPKOgDAzT7ZtmyBNeQufEIbTdiPcnFQNJpzQtr~rcUAMvb6raPdvsSx8aYEF9mJ3wkznyrwR09hlVVSo0Xb46pDRwr6QkQAyokjWQBnfM7lnMqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teton County Planning and Building Services delivered an update on long-range planning, code amendments and pending hearings at the May 5 meeting.

Director Chris Neubecker said the Natural Resource Overlay (NRO) habitat mapping project is complete and related land-development-rule (LDR) amendments took effect May 1. Staff have updated county GIS layers and published an applicant checklist for base-tier properties on the SmartGov portal. Changes submitted as part of the Smith Collins, Fibbs and Fish Creek amendments were also incorporated and are in effect.

Long-range planning staff are drafting a fire-protection resolution for new subdivisions to be folded into the LDRs; the planning commission public hearing is scheduled June 9 and the Board of County Commissioners hearing is scheduled July 1. Staff are also starting updates to LDRs to reflect the county\u0000water-quality master plan and expect to lead that effort.

Neubecker said the planning code amendments including adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code are in a 45-day public comment period and are tentatively scheduled for a board hearing on June 17. Code enforcement staff are preparing for an abatement hearing for a violation in the Hog Island neighborhood and have five properties being considered for abatement hearings over bear-resistant trash container violations.

Upcoming public hearings noted included Northern South Park master site plan (scheduled for the next day), High Mountain Heli conditional use and PUD amendment (Planning Commission May 12; Board date June 3 subject to postponement), a minor amendment for the Wort Festival Hall at Teton Village (Board June 17), and the Cabot at Grand Targhee subdivision (postponed to July 1 pending updates to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement).

Provenance: Chris Neubecker provided the long-range planning and building department report during the May 5 meeting; LDR and hearing dates were given on the record.

Ending: Staff asked the board for direction on advisory-board formation for the Scenic Preserve Trust modernization work and said further updates and public-hearing materials will be posted and scheduled as noted.","Planning and Building Services staff reported multiple long-range planning milestones: NRO habitat mapping and LDR amendments took effect May 1, staff are preparing subdivision fire-protection LDR changes, code amendments including 2021 IECC will be heard June 17, and several public hearings and abatement actions are pending.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569237,"General Services building nears finish; Justice Center moves into design development and LEED registration",466,382000,848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192300-3ab4a382031375f832839e25eaa06307&start=382&end=848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192300-3ab4a382031375f832839e25eaa06307/thumbnail_382000.jpg","/articles/6569237/Teton-County/Wyoming/General-Services-building-nears-finish-Justice-Center-moves-into-design-development-and-LEED-registration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569237-844e34c39a32b979418d52fcf45ab32c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775114805&Signature=TyccbTaN1JxgfH2mu62JBL-kbmbfjMYpQ4neIWQuDBMkaH2vNEinpAtjzpMZvNqGfsvHzQWkcYhawSSC45owWi4b8wekVY8l7Rg12mKNU31eOiVhHA6Y6WqtRMiDHzYhSngyJzyHACKJSJjyPfSlxOe3RKMf0PY9LhB-k4hONad4X--uKhJ6JDiATcM2rABj7h1d5IAIPSRJlWLURYLPJXIjBgeLwZzSkYDYVmQTw4n4n3ipObl6MiHeyXcWI7Kjv12Zz7K9Kjulg5k1Dn7rxIwFjObG8ADruXm4dp6ZTI~09XFkXsHxL5bo42d7YplMpeA~foLh-71gxdTZ9g3hWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Project managers updated the Board of County Commissioners on April construction activity for the General Services Building and on the Justice Center design-development schedule during the May 5 meeting.

Jason Berning of Berning Project Management (partnered with Wimber) reported the General Services Building is nearing completion, with sheetrock, initial paint, mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in and siding mostly installed. Cabinet installation, flooring, finishes and inspections are scheduled for May and the team expects occupancy prep and inspections in June. Berning said owner contingency currently stands at $17,000 and construction contingency at $20,000 and described several small contingency-eligible items discovered during demolition and fit-out work.

On the Justice Center, design development is under way. Berning said public review meetings are scheduled in late May: a design review committee meeting, May 21 Planning and Zoning review and a tentatively scheduled June 2 town council review. With those approvals the team expects to complete a final development package by December and pursue building permits to support a spring construction start. The project team is also advancing contracts for asbestos abatement, modular temporary offices and engagement of a commissioning agent to support mechanical-system review during design and construction.

Tom Ferens of Wimber said the project team has re-engaged user groups including courts, sheriff and IT staff to refine courtroom and operational details. He also confirmed the county intends to register the Justice Center for LEED certification and that a registration fee (approximately $1,500) will be billed in coming weeks.

Provenance: Updates came during the capital-projects segment of the May 5 meeting; the General Services Building update began with Berning's remarks and the Justice Center update followed.

Ending: Managers said they remain on schedule for the General Services Building completion in June and that Justice Center design development will continue through summer with public reviews and permitting steps targeted for later in the year.","Project managers reported April construction progress at the General Services Building and outlined next steps for the Justice Center, including public design reviews, temporary modular offices, asbestos testing, LEED registration and early engagement of a commissioning agent.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569240,"Board approves $792,626.79 in county vouchers; Moulton Loop residents press commissioners on road paving",101,113000,214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192300-3ab4a382031375f832839e25eaa06307&start=113&end=214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192300-3ab4a382031375f832839e25eaa06307/thumbnail_113000.jpg","/articles/6569240/Teton-County/Wyoming/Board-approves-79262679-in-county-vouchers-Moulton-Loop-residents-press-commissioners-on-road-paving","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569240-20d0863d6df9500e8794f5a2ce8ab1fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775114805&Signature=chKcA20Uo4TL-dZh4lPTGEXDkeWBth6EKToKfs1CDU4Jfm~pIlIkP6ZMIga2jCsA1~GGnuwLEbYOv7MqIIZ3FbYU-gvyGEjCFpzv33Z4VPmRLJ2PoYu58YKjllfuxRbSGlDVvQozFmqpgi0CWFkshVjdBFBu7LI5yi51TOD1sU2cs97i02hOSuP3eneukMi5a5v3zAOo1sqEGoXS-zB7g-Wt~s15y8tFEiA~OGobSwHfTzxvkhLEQnok3Yrc5xpu5YE63ZcthelT9Y1Hs-Gi3If3uiCz4EmuvQR5sz0qYToIXURCtVdmvCcd9-UfbCeHeryejH1IeT-uEBHfdTbRnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Teton County Board of Commissioners on May 5 approved the county voucher run totaling $792,626.79 and heard a public comment urging action on a long-delayed private subdivision paving request.

Commissioner (motion maker) moved to approve the 05/05/2025 county voucher run in the amount of $792,626.79; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The clerk recorded the motion as carried without a roll-call vote.

During the meeting's public comment period, Steve Pekka, who identified himself as a member of the Moulton Loop homeowners association, told the board residents remain \"dead serious about getting our road paved up there\" and asked commissioners to keep the project on their radar. Pekka also said the subdivision had already paid for design work, which he estimated at about \"somewhere around 40\" (thousand dollars) and warned that delays would likely require additional design revisions and expense.

The board did not take further action on the public comment at this meeting. The voucher approval and public comment occurred during the regular voucher meeting items on the May 5 agenda.

Provenance: The public comment from Steve Pekka occurred near the start of the meeting's public comment segment; the voucher motion and vote were recorded later in the voucher agenda (public comment timestamp ~00:01:53; voucher motion ~00:03:06 in the transcript).

Ending: The voucher run was approved unanimously. Residents of Moulton Loop remain on record asking the county to expedite consideration of their road paving request.","The Teton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the May 5 voucher run totaling $792,626.79. During public comment, a Moulton Loop Homes Association member urged the board to prioritize paving a long-delayed subdivision road and noted prior design work that could be at risk if the project is delayed further.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners review 90% design, cost increase for Teton Pass Trail; ask staff to finish design and seek funding options

HR reports Paycor HRIS rollout timeline and warns of possible dental network disruption affecting about 30% of employees

Planning staff report: LDR changes effective May 1, upcoming hearings and abatement actions

General Services building nears finish; Justice Center moves into design development and LEED registration

Board approves $792,626.79 in county vouchers; Moulton Loop residents press commissioners on road paving