It’s time for me to once again make a plea for you to consider a recycling can for your home. We recently signed a new contract with Ace Disposal for our trash and recycle pick up. When we looked at the fees we charge, we were able to make the recycle can more cost effective than a second or third trash can. I just took a tour of the new sorting facility where our recycled material is taken. It is a clean, efficient facility. The market continues to grow for the municipal recycle market. Take a look again at your own waste streams and see if a recycle can makes sense for you.

We recently adopted building code standards that require protective fencing around swimming pools. This ordinance will be enforced on all new pools constructed in Alpine. While not required, I would strongly suggest that pool owners without fences consider meeting the ordinance retroactively. Even with pool covers, a fence adds another degree of
safety and protection.

I hope you are getting in shape to join me on the hike to Lake Hardy on August 8th. This will be my third trip there with you and I look forward to an enjoyable day. In addition to the hike, we have a great Alpine Days planned for that week.

Linda Smith served the city as Treasurer for many years. She has recently made the decision to move to California and has left that position. We will miss her in the front office.

In the next few weeks, you will be reading in the paper about a proposal to create a new Special Service District. This district, to be created at the County level, will handle emergency dispatch for most of the county municipalities. We have been working with the county for many months to
improve the dispatch service. We are still waiting for the details of the district set up, but we are supportive of the general idea. This issue is scheduled to come before the affected voters at the November general election. Watch the paper and our web site for further information.