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Commissioners back road projects, approve paving and maintenance contracts; public works to seek parking solutions at Reese Farm
Summary
Teton County commissioners approved three Road & Bridge actions — a change order to finish paving East 250 North, a $1,800 irrigation‑ditch contract and a new office manager hire — and public works pledged further outreach on winter parking and access after residents raised safety concerns at Reese Farm and 12000 North.
The Teton County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 25 approved a series of road‑work items and directed staff to continue outreach about winter access on rural roads after residents warned of safety and access problems.
Public works director Daryl Johnson described multiple projects in his report, including renewed talks with the Idaho Transportation Department on adding turn lanes and removing redundant frontage access points along State Highway 33. Johnson also briefed the board and residents about long‑standing informal parking at the Reese property on 12000 North used by snowmobilers and seasonal residents; new ownership and signs have raised questions about winter access and where people will park.
After residents described how many full‑ and part‑time households rely on winter parking at the road base and said clarity was needed before winter, public works said it had offered potential options — from acquiring a small parcel for a parking area to seeking Forest Service winter access — and will continue direct outreach to the property owner and pursue agency partners.
On formal actions, the board approved a change order to complete paving an additional 3,271 linear feet of East 250 North (contract increase of $188,900.25 from road and bridge remaining cash), authorized James S. Wright & Son Excavating to clean a ditch that had sloughed material from shoulder work ($1,800), and approved hiring Camille Anderson as the new Road & Bridge office manager at a pay grade reflecting market rate. Each action passed by voice vote.
Public works also outlined other near‑term work (bridge and transfer station projects) and staffing changes; the board and residents flagged longer‑term road standards and costs for rural collectors used for new subdivisions as an unresolved policy issue that merits further attention.
Next steps: public works will continue outreach about Reese Farm parking and report back on concrete options; clerk and road staff will execute contracts and change orders authorized by the board.
