Jackson Town Council Meetings

SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP Monday, May 7, 2018 2:00 PM Town Council Chambers NOTICE: THE VIDEO AND AUDIO FOR THIS MEETING ARE STREAMED TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE INTERNET AND MOBILE DEVICES WITH VIEWS THAT ENCOMPASS ALL AREAS, PARTICIPANTS AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL II. INTERVIEWS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A. Thomas Smits, Abigail Petri, William Gale, and Chris Beaulieu III. ADJOURN to executive session to consider the appointment of a professional person and to deliberate on the decision, and to discuss personnel matters in accordance with Wyoming Statute 16-4-405(a)(ii). Please note that at any point during the meeting, the Mayor and Council may change the order of items listed on this agenda. In order to ensure that you are present at the time your item of interest is discussed, please join the meeting at the beginning to hear any changes to the schedule or agenda.  SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP Monday, May 7, 2018 2:00 PM Town Council Chambers NOTICE: THE VIDEO AND AUDIO FOR THIS MEETING ARE STREAMED TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE INTERNET AND MOBILE DEVICES WITH VIEWS THAT ENCOMPASS ALL AREAS, PARTICIPANTS AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL II. INTERVIEWS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A. Thomas Smits, Abigail Petri, William Gale, and Chris Beaulieu III. ADJOURN to executive session to consider the appointment of a professional person and to deliberate on the decision, and to discuss personnel matters in accordance with Wyoming Statute 16-4-405(a)(ii). Please note that at any point during the meeting, the Mayor and Council may change the order of items listed on this agenda. In order to ensure that you are present at the time your item of interest is discussed, please join the meeting at the beginning to hear any changes to the schedule or agenda. Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment May 7 2PM Number of board members: 7 Length of term: 3 years Current members and term: 1 Adam Janak to 7/2018 2 seats added by Ord 1190, April 2018 2 Jamie Farmer to 7/2018 3 Anne Schuler to 7/2019 4 David Vandenberg to 7/2020 5 Katie Wilson to 7/2020 Applicants for Interviews: 1 Thomas Smits 2:00 PM 2 Abigail Petri 2:10 PM 3 William Gale 2:20 PM 4 Chris Beaulieu 2:30 PM Non Qualifying Applicant: John Santaniello applied but does not meet residency requirement of living in town for 2 years. Previous Applicants (August 2017): David Pfeifer is not interested in reapplying. Chris Beaulieu reapplied. Time for Deliberation: Time for deliberation in executive session has been noticed for May 7 following the interviews, and if needed, additional executive session time following the JIM meeting. Staggering Terms: If the 2 new seats are appointed to full 3-year terms, the renewal cycle would be 1 / 2 / 4 seats per year. Staff suggests staggering the 2 new terms as follows: 1 new seat for a 1 year term 1 new seat for a 2 year term This would allow the renewal cycle to be 2 / 3 / 2 per year. Applicants may certainly be encouraged to apply again for a full term. Suggested Motion: I move to make the following appointments to the Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment - ___ to a 1-year term ending July 2019 and __ to a 2 year term ending July 2020.  Smits - Page 1 of 3 Thomas Smits 285 East Karnes Avenue Post Office Box 3377 fackson, Wyoming 83001 (307) 699-4304 APRtt 27,2018 Honorable Mayor and Esteemed Councilors: Thankyou foryourservice to the citizens of the Town oflackson. Please accept this letter ofapplication for the Town offackson Planning and Zoning Commission / Board ofAdrustment I have been a resident and qualified elector ofthe Town for a minimum of2 years; and I do not hold any other public office or any position in the Town government- Please find my resume attached for your reference. Please note I have been involved with three different planning commissions in different capacities over my professional career. I would be houored to be chosen to serve all ofyou and tle citizens of the Town ofJackson. I would be a committed, passionate, and professional member of this body ifselected to serve. Once again thank you for your service to our community. I look forward to the possibility of meeting all ofyou as the selection process moves forward. Don't hesitate contacting me should you have any questions ofme during the selection process. Sincerely, '-,4,\;e Thomas Smits  Smits - Page 2 of 3 THOMAS A. SMITS 285 EAST KARNS AVENUE - PO BOX 3377 JACKSON, WYOMING 8300,1 (307) 699-4304 Education Bachelor of Arts Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, CO, May 1999 Major in Political Science / Minor in Psychology General Banking Certifi cate American lnstitute of Banking & Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, CO, June "1999 Employment History Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Jackson, WY (September 2015 - Present) Private Mortgage Banker - Consumer Lending Group, West Retail Division Community Banks of Golorado, a division of NBH Bank, N.A., Montrose, CO (August 2013 - September 2015) Senior Vice President & Regional Manager - Consumer and Small Business Lending Group, Southern West Region Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Montrose, CO (March 2009 - August 2013) Home Mortgage Consultant - Consumer Lending Group, West Retail Division Bank of the West, Breckenridge, CO (April 2005 - February 2009) Vice President & Branch anager - Retail Banking Group, Rocky Mountain Division Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Gunnison, CO (October 1999 - March 2005) Personal Banker - Retail Banking, Rocky Mountain Region The Gunnison Bank and Trust Company, Gunnison, CO (October 1996 - October 1999) Management Trainee - State Bank, Locally Owned Elected. Appointed. and Volunteer Positions Board Member, Teton County Fair Board, County of Teton, \ly'Y (December 2015 - present) ) Oversee the planning, preparation, and production of the Teton County Fair. Wrestling Official, Colorado Wrestling fficial's Association, CO (May 1994 - February 2015) ) fficiate high school and junior high athletic events mandating positive sportsmanship among participants, coaches, and speclators. Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and City Councilor, City of Montrose, CO (April 2010 - July 2013) i One of five members elected to serve as the legislative and governing body of the city (population 19,000+) with the power and authority to adopt such laws, ordinances, and resolutions as deemed proper. ) Adopted and managed an annual budget in excess of $35 million. > Hired and managed the city manager who serves as the chief executive officer of the city who in turn through department heads managed over 150 employees.  Smits - Page 3 of 3 ) Hired and managed the city attorney who serves as the chief legal counselor of the city who in turn provides legal advice to the city council and senior city management. ) Hired and managed the municipal judge who serves as the chief judge of the city's municipal court who in turn oversees all court cases and trials within the city's jurisdiction. F Appointed various boards and commissions that assisted the city council in its decision-making processes as well as carried out official city business. ) Answered to and appeased all constituents and concerned citizens by making conscious and just decisions that were in the best interest of all those represented. Board Member, Breckenridge Economic Development Advisory Committee, Town of Breckenridge, CO (December 2007 to March 2009) ) Appointed by the town council to advise the council and the community on economic issues that would sustain, enhance, and diversify the town's economy while maintajning a focus on the town's vision plan- ) Provided a focus for efforts to enhance the town's tourism-based economy, as well as to pursue other types of economic opportunities including diversification- Planning Commission Typist, Town of Breckenridge, CO (May 2007 - March 2009) > Typed the commission's minutes twice a month to be approved by the commission for permanent record. City Councilor, City of Gunnison, CO (May 2003 - May 2005) ) One of five members elected to serve as the legislative and governing body of the city (population 5,000+) with the power and authority to adopt such laws, ordinances, and resolutions as deemed proper. F Adopted and managed an annual budget in excess of $14 million. ) Hired and managed the city manager who serves as the chief executive officer of the city who in turn through departmenl heads managed over 80 employees. ) Hired and managed the city attorney who serves as the chief legal counselor of the city who in turn provides legal advice to the city council and senior city management. ) Hired and managed the municipal judge who serves as the chief judge of the city's municipal court who in turn oversees all court cases and trials within the city's jurisdiction. ) Appointed various boards and commissions that assisted the city council in its decision-making processes as well as canied out official city business. ) Answered to and appeased all constituents and concerned citizens by making conscious and just decisions that were in the best interest of all those represented Planning Commissioner, City of Gunnison, CO (August 1999 - May 2005) ) Served as the council liaison to the commission that created a positive dialogue between both parties. ) Responsible for all planning and zoning issues that came before the city and prepared a master plan for the city ensuring smart growth through a sound land development code. Board Member, Mountaineer Athletic Association, Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, CO (July 2003 - May 2005) > Appointed to serve as an advisor to the college athletic director regarding issues related to athletic programs sanclioned by the college. ) Promoted and enhanced the college's athletic program through fundraising efforts, scholarship development, and integration within the college and community.  Petri - page 1 of 1 23 APRIL 2018 Mayor Pete Muldoon and Jackson Town Council Attn: S. Bitdyshaw, Town Clerk 150 East Pearl Avenue P0 Box 1967 Jackson, VVY 83001 Dear Mayor Muldoon and the Jackson Town Council, Please accept this letter as my official application for one of the two additional seats available on the Town of Jackson’s Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment. After graduating from the University of Colorado Denver with a master’s degree in architecture in 2010, I moved to Jackson, Wyoming, where I have been living and working as an associate architect for the past eight years. As an architect in the community, I see how important it is for our elected officials and the Planning and Zoning Commission to make well informed, measured, and sometimes difficult decisions for the betterment of our community based upon the parameters set Abigail Petri forth in the LDRs. I believe that my professional and personal experiences will bring a 125 Pine Drive beneficial perspective to the board. PD Box 8413 As an associate at GYDE Architects (previously Gilday Architects and E/Ye Design), I Jackson, WY 83001 have been directly involved in a number of public and private projects in Teton County including Vertical Harvest, Persephone Bakery, Community Street Furniture, and the (203) 650-1054 Atlas Cell Tower, among other commercial and residential projects. ap@gydearchitects.com Personally, my husband and I recentlyworked with town planning staff andthe board of adjustment on three variances that we applied for in order to redevelop our home at 125 Pine Drive. We were awarded these variances, and look forward to working on our project in the coming year. More importantly however, I learned a great deal about the specifics of the LDRs, the process through which variances and other forms of relief are reviewed and how the board functions in meetings. , I have also actively taken part in the Engage 2017 campaign, and have attempted to give honest, constructive feedback and answers regarding zoning, parking, and housing issues. I hope that my contribution alongside many others will give staff and the council direction as how to best plan for our growing and changing community. I would welcome the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment alongside the existing board members as well as the other new member. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions about my experience and qualifications as they relate to this position. Sincerely, Abigail P ri Gale - Page 1 of 2 Gale - page 2 of 2