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Star Valley Ranch reports waterline repair, upcoming water and fiber work, and a proposed rental-licensing change
Summary
Town administration reported the Middle Branch bridge waterline repair is complete pending final bridge work, Avail will begin remaining water work in April, fiber work will start after snowpack recedes, and iWorQ proposed replacing Granicus for rental and animal licensing.
Town Administrator Aitken used the March 11 work session to brief the council on several infrastructure and administrative items, including waterline repairs, staffing certifications and a vendor proposal for licensing software.
Aitken said the water line at the Middle Branch bridge has been repaired and "the last piece of the bridge is ready to be set once the crane arrives. The work on Hardman will begin as soon as that last piece is set." He said Avail will begin working on the remainder of the water project in April. The administration also reported the water department will begin using a lab in Idaho Falls for monthly water samples while continuing in-house testing.
On personnel and certifications, Aitken said Director Edwards and Water Operator Simpson are working on septic-system inspection certification expected to be completed by the end of September. He said the town accountant is close to finishing a fraud risk assessment and that the town has received restitution in a recent theft case.
On broadband and road maintenance, Aitken said the fiber project will start when snow conditions permit and noted heavy-equipment plowing currently risks damaging roads and equipment; equipment needs will be addressed in the upcoming budget.
Aitken also presented a software proposal: "iWorQ has proposed updating the rental licensing and adding animal licensing which would mean dropping Granicus, which would save money," and said the Travel and Tourism Board will contribute funding for the rental-licensing module. Travel and Tourism separately reported a successful grant for ice skates, a prospective Friends of Bridger-Teton grant for trail ambassadors, and planning for the Ranch Rendezvous and the town's 20th Founder's Day.
Why it matters: These are near-term operational items that affect budgeting, procurement and construction sequencing. The waterline and road-equipment issues affect when contractors can work this spring; the licensing software decision has ongoing cost and service implications.
What's next: Avail is scheduled to begin in April; road-equipment needs will be considered in the upcoming budget process; staff will bring software procurement details for council review.
