• Annexation brings in lodging tax dollars

The Town of Alpine has officially annexed the Snake River Junction.

The annexation, approved on third and final reading May 6, brings in 58.74 acres to the incorporated community.

“That passed, so now we have a whole new section of town that has been annexed in,” explained Mayor Eric Green in a Wednesday morning May 7, radio interview on the Weekday Wake-Up program, broadcast on the SVI Radio Network.

He continued, “So, everyone knows, that’s everything behind Broulims and out to the Flying Saddle. Everything on that side of the highway is now in the town of Alpine.”

Green further explained the importance of the annexation to the town. “It’s official and we are super excited. That will bring in Lodging tax dollars by bringing in the RV Park and the Flying Saddle,” he said. “Those dollars will be used for more programs, similar to the concert series we do now.

We’re excited about that it and it will be a huge benefit to the town.”

The mayor noted the area is already connected to the infrastructure services provided by the town.

Future plans for the area include a new lodge and 27 homes.

A Lincoln County Commission approved malt beverage license for the Alpine Valley RV Resort, in the same area, was noted as part of the annexation procedures at an earlier Alpine Town Council meeting.

In other news related to the Town of Alpine:

The town started discussion on a new speed limit ordinance.” “That will allow us to put speed limit signs up around town,” said Mayor Green. “That will give us a few opportunities to get people slowed down.”

A vendor was chosen for the new welcome signs for the Town of Alpine. “People will see the new signs in the coming weeks,” the mayor noted.

Mayor Green shared plans will continue for a new charter school. He advised plans are in  the process for a lease on land owned by the town behind the fire station.

He said the charter board is working on the purchase of temporary buildings that will be moved in later this summer.