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Commission notes housing project ground-breaking, Forest Service may conduct prescribed burns amid shutdown
Summary
Commissioners reported that a self-help affordable workforce housing project has broken ground and discussed correspondence from the U.S. Forest Service indicating it may seek approval for prescribed burns during a federal shutdown; staff were directed to follow up on both items.
Daggett County commissioners used part of their Oct. 7 meeting to note community updates: a self-help affordable workforce housing project has broken ground, and the U.S. Forest Service has signaled it may request permission to conduct prescribed burns during a federal government shutdown.
Speaker 1 reported, without contest, that the self-help housing project has started construction. The development was described as an affordable workforce housing effort; no funding breakdowns or project timelines were provided in the meeting record. "Affordable workforce housing — I noticed they've broken ground on the self help housing project," Speaker 1 said.
Separately, Speaker 1 relayed an email from Jason Grama of the U.S. Forest Service indicating they may pursue prescribed burning during a federal shutdown if they obtain the necessary approvals. Speaker 4 asked for clarification, saying, "During the what?" and Speaker 1 clarified: "During the federal government shutdown." Speaker 1 said they would follow up with Jason Grama if approval is obtained to identify the appropriate county contact.
The commission also discussed correspondence from the Baptiste Group about potential uses for the county jail; Speaker 1 said staff will reach out to the group to explore options further. The record names Kent Bond and a Jordan as contacts in related correspondence, but the transcript does not provide detailed proposals or financial terms.
Why it matters: The housing ground-breaking is a local development milestone with potential long-term impact on housing supply. Forest Service prescribed burns — if approved and scheduled — could affect fire risk management, air quality and recreation access; the county sought to identify a point of contact if approvals are granted.
Next steps: Staff were asked to follow up on the Baptiste Group inquiry and to contact Jason Grama or other Forest Service officials to clarify the scope and timing of any planned prescribed burns. The commission recessed at 9:27 a.m. for the Municipal Building Authority meeting.
