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Afton council approves permits, legal engagement and special‑use route for storage containers; consent agenda passes
Summary
The council approved a limited malt beverage permit for Nov. 5 (Mayor Neuenschwander voted no), authorized the mayor to sign an engagement letter with BSHC Law Group, decided to accept special‑use permit applications for storage containers instead of blanket variances, and approved the consent agenda and bills for the period ending Sept. 30, 2016.
At its Oct. 11 meeting the Afton Town Council handled a series of routine administrative matters, approving a malt beverage permit, hiring legal counsel and changing its approach to storage/shipping containers.
The council approved a limited malt beverage permit requested by Ana Sosa for an event scheduled Nov. 5, 2016 at the South Exhibit Building, Lincoln County Fairgrounds (5 p.m.–2 a.m.). Councilman Jason C. Inskeep moved to approve the permit; Councilman Bill Hoopes seconded. Mayor Joel Neuenschwander recorded a nay vote, but the motion carried.
The council authorized Mayor Neuenschwander to sign an engagement letter with BSHC Law Group to continue Town Attorney Dale Cottam’s representation of the town on legal matters. Cottam thanked the council and commented on the town police department’s response to the Star Valley Temple open house and ongoing municipal court matters.
On zoning enforcement, the council discussed Ordinance 554, which limits placement of storage/shipping containers to M‑1 manufacturing zones. After debate, an initial motion to authorize variances was rescinded and the council instead authorized that individuals may apply for a special‑use permit for containers; such applications will be reviewed case‑by‑case. Council directed staff to continue researching ordinance modifications and to inform current violators.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the Sept. 13 regular meeting, business licenses and building permits issued in September, and the bills for the period ending Sept. 30, 2016. The minutes list many vendors and payroll; a large invoice appears for Kilroy LLC for crushed base and services ($198,727.16). The council moved into executive session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss personnel, reconvened at 9:10 p.m. with no action taken, and adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
