Jackson’s Town Council will meet on Tuesday, June 21 as the Town will be closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.
First there will be a Workshop starting at 1:30 PM. The workshop items include a Budget Discussion presented by Town Manager Larry Pardee and Finance Director Kelly Thompson. Then, Community Development Director, Tyler Sinclair, will present about Residential and Short-Term Rental definitions, and requirements. Lastly, Town Attorney, Lea Colasuonno will present about a potential policy for Naming Public Places.
Jackson’s Town Council will meet for their regular meeting starting at 6:00 PM. The meeting will start with an introduction of the Planning Department’s summer intern, Drew Berrie. Following that, under ‘Public Hearings, Discussion and/or Possible Action Items,’ Planning Director Paul Anthony will present about a possible zoning amendment for the Hitching Post by St. John’s Health. After that, Planner Tyler Valentine will present a Lighting Text Amendment. Next, Tyler Sinclair will present a recommendation about the Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan. Following that, Deputy Town Clerk Lynsey Lenamond will present new liquor license applications for Whistling Grizzly and Manufacturer’s Satellite. Then, Kelly Thompson will present a Fee Schedule Resolution.
After that, Council will hear readings of Resolutions for a Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment and Adoption of the Fiscal Year 20023 Budget. The Town’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 each year. Under Ordinances, a Sewer and Water Amendment will be read for the third time.
Under Matters for Mayor and Council, Council will review Board and Commission Reports and any other items brought up by individual Councilmembers. The final item will be consideration of the Town’s Manager’s Report.
Town Council’s Workshop and Regular meeting will take place both in-person at the Council chambers and via Zoom. Masks are recommended at the in-person meeting. Attendance and participation are welcome both in person and virtually, details below. Public comment will be taken in person or via ZOOM on the Workshop items and items at the Regular Meeting under ‘Public Hearing, Discussion, or Possible Action Items.’
PUBLIC COMMENT & ENGAGEMENT
- Community members can always email comments and perspective to Town Council by
CLICKING HERE or emailing: council@jacksonwy.gov. - Community members can attend and make Public Comment at the June 21 Workshop starting at 1:30pm in-person or via Zoom by CLICKING HERE and using password 83001. Anyone can share comments at specific times for up to 3 minutes in person and by using the “Raise Hand” feature to be called upon in the Zoom platform.
- Community members can attend and make Public Comment at the June 21 Regular Town Council Meeting starting at 6:00pm in-person or via Zoom by CLICKING HERE and using password 83001. Anyone can share comments at specific times for up to 3 minutes in person and by using the “Raise Hand” feature to be called upon in the Zoom platform.
- Community members can watch the Town Council Regular Meeting through the Town’s website by CLICKING HERE.