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Commissioners approve letter to property owners on Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust with edits
Summary
The board approved a letter to property owners tied to a planned modernization of the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust, instructing stylistic edits and that the county communications team review tone before mailing.
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved a staff-drafted letter to property owners about options to modernize the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust, subject to stylistic edits managed by a commissioner and the county communications team.
Senior Deputy County Attorney Gingrich was thanked for preparing the letter before commissioners discussed whether to send it immediately or wait for more substantive project details. Several commissioners recommended changes to the letter’s tone to avoid alarming recipients. Commissioner Karlan said many property owners “don’t even know” conservation easements held by the trust are on their land and suggested an introductory tone that emphasizes partnership and gratitude. Commissioner Carman moved to delegate modest stylistic revisions to Commissioner Probst and the communications team; Commissioner Gardner seconded the motion.
A motion to approve the letter, dated in the draft 03/17/2025 and noting an upcoming discussion on 04/28/2025 at 1:30 p.m., passed unanimously. The motion specified the county communications staff would review the first paragraph and that the letter would be sent after the agreed edits and, where appropriate, after the county sought additional feedback from stakeholders.
Ending: County staff said they will implement the revisions and proceed to send the letter once the stylistic edits are complete and any requested additional feedback is obtained.
