Commissioners debate pools, water use and a possible bypass loop

During commissioner items on April 7, members raised several local topics for future attention.

One commissioner suggested the town consider not allowing new private swimming-pool permits because of water-use concerns; other commissioners noted the town’s existing code does not currently provide a basis to deny pool permits and pointed out filling and ongoing maintenance water use varies by owner behavior and pool-covering practices.

Commissioners also discussed revisiting a long-discussed bypass or 'loop' around town to move truck traffic off Highway 89. Speakers compared nearby towns that lost traffic after highway changes and noted examples where loops spurred new growth. Several commissioners said a countywide effort and dedicated funding would be necessary and observed potential benefits for fire egress and congestion relief, but no formal action or direction was taken.

These items were raised as commissioner concerns and reminders; commissioners identified next steps as possible future study or coordination with county and state partners.