Amy Wierda formally joined the Alpine Town Council Tuesday, July 15.

Mayor Eric Green administered the oath of office at the beginning of the Town Council meeting, allowing the new council member to participate in the discussion and voting at the meeting.

The town council received an update on the community water and sewer rate study from Kevin Meagher with Jorgenson Engineering. The town is nearing the end of an installation project for radio-read water meters.  Remaining meters, with additional infrastructure should be complete by the end of the summer.

Under Planning and Zoning, a work session was noted for the council on July 31.

Ordinances/Resolutions

The council provided the following action items for Alpine ordinances and resolutions:

Ordinance 2025-011 was approved on third reading, adopting updates to the Land Use and Development Code.

Resolution 2025-027 established an Emergency Action Plan Committee to enhance preparedness and response efforts.

Resolution 2025-028 created a Recapture Money Restrictive Fund.

Resolution 2025-030 formed a Semiquincentennial Committee to begin planning for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

Resolution 2025-031 transitioned the Town to a Paid Time Off (PTO) system, modifying benefits for all full-time employees employed on or before May 5, 2025.

Resolution 2025-032 implemented an optional Short-Term Disability Policy for Town employees.

Council approved the Town’s enrollment in the WCSR Safety Evaluation and Discount Program, aiming to improve workplace safety and reduce insurance costs.

Council also approved Invoice-001 for the Snake River MEP project, authorizing payment for recent work completed at the WWPTP treatment facility.

Resolution 2025-033 ratified the Mayor’s decision to purchase a replacement pump and motor for Well No. 3. The replacement was deemed necessary due to the current pump’s age, ongoing performance issues, and rising maintenance costs. The new pump is expected to provide greater reliability and efficiency, offering a more cost-effective solution over time.

Council approved the Muller Minor Construction Permit, contingent upon receipt of an updated site plan confirming the proposed porch addition meets setback requirements.

Resolution 2025-022 adopted the updated Employee Policy and Procedure Manual, reflecting revised policies and benefit structures.

Under the mayor and council reports, the Riverview Meadows seal coat work was completed  as part of an annual maintenance update on town roads.

Alpine’s Mountain Days and Independence Day celebrations were successful, with larger celebrations planned in the coming year to coincide with the  250th U.S. Celebration.

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Governor Mark Gordon established the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force.