The proposed Turley Annexation and funding for water well improvements were a part of the November 2 Alpine Town Council meeting.

Turley Annexation Public Hearing Rescheduled

The council adopted Resolution No. 2026-038, as amended, setting the Turley annexation public hearing for Monday, December 14, 2026, at 7  p.m. at the Alpine Civic Center. The resolution directs public notice and adopts hearing procedures. It passed 4-1 with councilmember Scaffide voting against. This action schedules the hearing; it does not approve the annexation.

The council also directed Attorney Sanderson to prepare proposed amendments to the Town’s annexation ordinance. The proposed changes would assign notice duties to Town staff, allow documented notice costs to be deducted from the annexation deposit, and permit first-class mail to adjacent property owners and owners within 500 feet while retaining certified-mail requirements imposed by state law. The amendments will return to council for consideration.

Website Meeting Management Upgrades

The Council approved migration to CivicPlus Municipal Websites Central for an initial one-year amount not to exceed $5,374.00 and to AMM Select Pro for an initial two-year total not to exceed $8,354.88.

Staff Appointments Approved

The Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-039, approving the appointments of Inanna Reistad as Planning and Development Coordinator, Sarah Greenwald as Deputy Clerk, and Tara Bender as Deputy Treasurer. The Resolution also amends the official appointments adopted under Resolution No. 2026-001 to remove Riley Hovorka’s designation as the Town of Alpine’s liaison to the Alpine Education Foundation.

Civic Center Generator Proposals 

The Council authorized staff to proceed with a request for Proposals for a backup generator and transfer switch for the civic center. Staff will return with a recommendation before a contract is awarded. This is a separate project from the Greys River wellhouse generator.

Ice Rink Lighting 

Mayor Green reported on ice rink preparations, including a new liner and boards, site grading, proposed lighting with Lower Valley Energy, and an anonymous $10,000 donation in addition to the Town’s $20,000 budget.

Council discussed permanent and temporary lighting, installation costs, nighttime lighting controls, ice maintenance, and the need for reliable volunteers. The Council tabled the Minor Construction Permit authorization and associated fee waiver to a future meeting. The lighting permit and fee waiver were not approved at this meeting.

Confluence Advisory Committee

The Council reviewed the proposed Confluence Advisory Committee and draft bylaws. Discussion addressed membership, community interest, staff workload, and timing relative to the incoming administration.

Councilmembers were asked to review the bylaws and prepare suggested edits for discussion at the first meeting in December. No formal action was taken to establish the committee.

Town and Engineering Updates

Mayor Green reported on efforts to secure additional Wyoming Water Development Commission funding for the Well #4 Expansion project and his plans to attend the Commission meeting to advocate for funding.

Administrator Hovorka reported that OPS Strategies had completed its Land Use Development Code audit and identified six key questions for community input. Public outreach was planned before Friday bingo at the Civic Center, with additional review scheduled for the Planning and  Zoning Commission on November 10 and Town Council on November 17.

Jorgensen Engineering provided updates on generator projects, Greys River Road surveying, sewer rate and ordinance work, and an industrial user permit for Melvin. The wastewater treatment plant UV disinfection project was being rebid, with a bid opening planned for November 19.

Community Events

Councilmember Burchard highlighted upcoming community events, including Friday bingo at the Alpine Civic Center, where veterans will receive a complimentary meal of the Ladies Auxiliary’s nachos in recognition of Veterans Day. She also announced the Nov. 7 distribution of donated winter coats at the Thayne Community Center.

A combined Veterans Breakfast will be held November 14 at the Thayne Community Center, bringing together the American Legion groups from Alpine and Thayne and the VFW in Afton. The Mule Deer Foundation’s annual banquet will also take place November 14 at the Alpine Civic Center, followed by a harvest craft fair in Alpine on November 21.

The Star Valley Festival of Trees will be held November 20–21 at the Afton Civic Center, with proceeds benefiting the valley’s three food banks. Burchard noted that last year’s event raised approximately $30,000 and that volunteers are needed for setup, cleanup, and assistance during the event.

The annual community Thanksgiving gathering will be held November 26 at the Alpine Civic Center, beginning at 2 p.m.