TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ORDINANCE 2026-01
WATER RESTRICTIONS DURING WATER SHORTAGES
WHEREAS, the Town of Mountain View owns and operates a municipal water
system for the benefit of its residents and customers; and
WHEREAS, the Town has the authority to establish, maintain, and regulate its municipal waterworks and to enact ordinances necessary for their protection and operation; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the conservation of municipal water resources is necessary to protect the domestic water supply, sanitation, and public health of its residents and customers; and
WHEREAS, periods of drought, infrastructure limitations, and other conditions may affect the availability of the Town’s water supply; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to establish a clear and predictable framework for the voluntary, mandatory, and emergency measures that may be implemented by resolutions when certain conditions are met.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the Town of Mountain View, in the State of Wyoming, as follows:
SECTION 1: AMENDMENT “16.04.220 AUTHORITY TO REGULATE OR RESTRICT IRRIGATION” of the Mountain View Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
AMENDMENT
16.04.220 AUTHORITY TO REGULATE OR RESTRICT IRRIGATION
A. Upon a finding of water shortage, anticipated shortage, drought conditions, or for any other reason, the Town Council, as it deems necessary, may declare and implement water conservation measures. Three (3) phases of water restrictions are hereby established:
1. Water Restrictions Phase I - Voluntary Conservation.
a. The Town Council may encourage voluntary reductions in water usage and promote public education and conservation practices. No mandatory restrictions or penalties apply during Phase I. 2. Water Restrictions Phase II - Mandatory Restrictions.
a. When deemed necessary, The Town Council, by Resolution, may restrict the days, hours, or methods of irrigation and may limit or prohibit specified nonessential water uses as indicated below:
(1) Lawn irrigation:
(A) Shall be limited to:
(a) Odd-numbered street addresses watering only on odd-numbered calendar dates and even-numbered street addresses watering only on even-numbered calendar dates; or
(b) Every-other-day watering where irrigation systems cannot be scheduled by date.
(B) Irrigation hours shall be limited to only before 10:00 am or after 6:00 pm.
(C) Newly installed lawns may be watered at any time during the 24 hours following installation. Thereafter, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, watering may occur daily before 10:00 am or after 6:00 pm. After the initial 30 days, all watering shall comply with the restrictions outlined in (A) and (B) of this Section.
(2) Nonessential uses such as residential vehicle washing, filling of swimming pools, and other discretionary outdoor uses may be limited as specified in the declaring Resolution.
(3) Water Load Station:
(A) Water obtained and purchased through the Town’s Water Load Station may be limited as determined by the Town Council.
(4) Any other restriction or limitation as determined by the Town Council.
3. Water Restrictions Phase III - Emergency Restrictions.
a. The Town Council may prohibit lawn irrigation and all nonessential water uses, and may impose such additional restrictions as necessary to preserve water for fire-suppression and domestic use
B. The finding of a water shortage and the resulting phased water restrictions shall be made by Resolution of the Town Council. The Resolution shall specify the effective date of the phase and may include specific schedules, limitations, exemptions, or administrative rules necessary for implementation.
C. Notice of such restrictions shall be given by circulars, printed notices, publication, radio or any other reasonably available means, including but not limited to social media.
D. This section may be enforced by the Town police or employees. Users in violation hereof will be given notice of the restrictions in force and warned once to desist. Any further violation will be punishable hereunder. (2003-6)
THIS ORDINANCE shall become effective upon third and final reading.
Presiding Officer
Bryan Ayres, Mayor, Town of Mountain View
Attest: Penny Robbins, Clerk, Town of Mountain View
Passed, Approved, and Adopted this 7th day of April, 2026
First Reading: MARCH 3, 2026 Second Reading: MARCH 17, 2026
Third Reading: APRIL 7, 2026
PUBLISHED: April 16, 2026 26055
MEETING NOTICE
Uinta County School District #6 has scheduled their yearly Consolidated Grant Meeting for Monday, April 20th @ 4:00 at the District Office. They will be discussing how federal grants are spent and taking suggestions for future expenditures.
PUBLISHED: April 9, 16, 2026 26052
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Kelly Bonner and JLRJ Overy LLC have applied for a Subdivision Permit for Lots I, J, K, L, M and Part of N and Part of O of the Mountain Meadows Mall Condominiums Phase 2 Subdivision located in Section 1, T15N R115W, 6th P.M., Uinta County Wyoming. The application would allow for the re-subdivision of these lots into a new one-lot, minor Commercial (C) zoned Subdivision.
A public hearing on this matter will be held before the Board of Uinta County Commissioners on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lyman Town Hall, Lyman, Wyoming.
PUBLISHED: April 9, 16, 2026 26050
NOTICE OF HUMAN SERVICES
GRANT FUND AVAILABILITY
The Uinta County Human Services Board announces the availability of flow-through grant funds totaling approximately $231,000. Grant applications are being accepted from non-profit, human services organizations operating in Uinta County. Agencies submitting applications must have a Board of Directors, license to operate, established fiduciary accountability and 501-C3, Non-Profit status. Services qualifying for grant monies include, but are not limited to, elderly care; youth services; child care; mental health treatment; substance abuse; alcohol abuse; domestic violence intervention and indigent assistance. Deadline for submission of grant applications is 5:00 p.m., FRIDAY, May 15, 2026. Grant applications and other information can be obtained by contacting Rebecca Osterberg, Human Services Coordinator, Uinta County Human Services, 350 City View Drive, Suite 200, Evanston, WY 82930. 307-789-7194 x1 or beosterberg@uintacounty.com
PUBLISHED: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2026 26056
LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL
NOTICE OF APPLICATION GIVEN that the applicants whose names are set forth below have filed an application for a renewal of a Liquor License in the office of the Town of Lyman Clerk’s, Uinta County, Wyoming. The names said addresses which the applicants desire as the place sale area set forth:
• John’s Clover Club LLC. 116 South Main Street, Lyman Wyoming 82937
• Dolgen Midwest LLC. 321 East Clark Street, Lyman Wyoming 82937
Protests if any against the issuance of the license will be heard at a public hearing held May 4, 2026 Lyman Town Hall 6:00 p.m.
PUBLISH: April 16, 23, 2026 26053
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held in the Evanston-Uinta County Human Services Building, located at 350 City View Drive in Evanston, WY, on Thursday, May 22, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm for the purpose of review of the proposed uses of Community Service Block Grant funding for the Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting will be held in the main level conference room. Public comment is both invited and encouraged. The block grant proposal is available for public review at the Uinta County Human Services Office, 350 City View Drive, Suite #200 or by email by request. Questions? Contact Rebecca Osterberg, Uinta County Human Services Coordinator, 789-7194 x1 beosterberg@uintacounty.com
PUBLISHED: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2026 26057
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Bridger Valley Water Conservancy District will be held Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 @ 8:00 pm in the Bridger Valley Water Conservancy District Board Room located at 326 West Street in Mountain View, Wyoming.
Business of the meeting will include:
Election of one (1) Director
Sub-District #1, Black’s Fork, for a five (5) year term to succeed the expiring term of Tim Redmon
Election of one (1) Director
Sub-District #2, Smith’s Fork, for a five (5) year term to succeed the expiring term of John Lupher
Report of the Officers
Any other business to normally come before the meeting
Proxies will be accepted but they must be in writing and represent the legal landowner.
Signed: John Schiess
Secretary/Treasurer - BVWCD
PUBLISHED: April 9, 16, 2026 26051
BRIDGER VALLEY JOINT POWERS BOARD
NOTICE OF BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bridger Valley Joint Powers Board has requested an amendment to the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 in the following particulars:
Due to the construction of the Natrium advanced nuclear power plant, the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council has issued Economic Impact Fees for certain surrounding amenities. As a result, two additional line items will be added to the 2025 Budget. One line item will be added to NonOperating Income, titled Industrial Siting Income, and another line item will be added to Equipment Purchase and Depreciation Expense, titled Industrial Siting Funds. These funds will be used to pay for all additional expenses required for the water tank project.
PUBLISHED: April 16, 23, 2026 26058
NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Notice is hereby given that Uinta County Commissioners will be awarding a $500.00 per Semester Scholarship to 3 candidates on May 19, 2026. Applications are due May 13, 2026. The Commissioners will also award a renewal scholarship to one candidate for $500.00 per semester on June 16, 2026. Renewal Applications are due on June 10, 2026. Applications for both the new and renewal scholarships, requirements, and further details are available on the Uinta County Website at HYPERLINK “https://www.uintacountywy.gov/349/Commissioners-Scholarship-Application”https://www.uintacountywy.gov/349/Commissioners-Scholarship-Application. Please contact Amanda Hutchinson, Uinta County Clerk, with any questions at 307-783-0305 or amhutchinson@uintacountywy.gov.
PUBLISHED: April 9, 16, 23, 2026 26049
Mountain View Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Town Hall – 405 HWY 414, Mountain View, WY 82939
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led By Mayor Bryan Ayres
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT
Mayor Bryan Ayres, Council President Jamy Ferrin, Council Member Brittney Brunski-Deckert, Clerk/Treasurer Penny Robbins, and Chief of Police Mark Erromouspe. Town Attorney Brandon Taylor attended virtually.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion made by Council President Ferrin, Seconded by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, with the addition of executive session after other council business, motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Council President Ferrin, Seconded by Council Member Brunski-Deckert to approve March 3, 2026, minutes, motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
NEW BUSINESS
Motion made by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, seconded by Council President Ferrin, to recess into public hearing to hear comments on ORDINANCE 2026-01 WATER RESTRICTIONS DURING WATER SHORTAGES, this ordinance grants the town of Mountain View the authority to implement and enforce water restrictions when necessary. Restrictions are not being implemented at this time, but there is a high likelihood they will be needed for irrigation this year. Future restrictions will be implemented by resolution in a single meeting, rather than requiring three meetings, motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Triggers for Restrictions: A resident asked about the specific dam levels that would trigger different phases of restrictions. The response indicated coordination with the Joint Powers Board.
Phased Implementation: A resident, drawing from experience in Las Vegas, asked if there was a plan for gradual restrictions (e.g., watering on specific days) to avoid sudden shutoffs like last summer. The ordinance includes provisions for tiered restrictions, such as by odd/even house numbers or specified days and hours.
Community Compliance: The council commended residents for their significant voluntary compliance with water restrictions last year, which made a noticeable difference despite the lack of enforcement authority.
Shallow Wells: A resident inquired if water use from private shallow wells needs to be reported. The council confirmed that use from shallow wells is fine and not subject to these restrictions.
Water Loading Station: The water loading station near the bus park, which sells commercial water, can also have restrictions applied under this ordinance to differentiate between residential and commercial use.
Public Education on Water Sources: A resident suggested educating the public on where the town’s water comes from, as many do not understand the system (e.g., State Line Dam, Blacks Fork, Smith’s Fork, Robertson pipeline) or the complexities of water rights. It was clarified that water used for the park does not impact the
water treatment plant, it is watered from the river with water rights that belong to the town.
Motion made by Council President Ferrin, seconded by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, to reconvene regular meeting, motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
Motion made by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, seconded by Council President Ferrin to approve ORDINANCE 2026-01 WATER RESTRICTIONS DURING WATER SHORTAGES on 2nd reading, motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
Motion made by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, seconded by Council President Ferrin, to approve Jacob Porter, as voting delegate and Spencer Bates as alternate voting delegate at the WY Association of Rural Water Systems Annual Business Meeting on April 24, 2026, motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
Motion made by Council President Ferrin, seconded by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, to go out to bid for town hall upgrades and renovations, motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
BILLS
Payment Approval Report 3-17-26
Motion made by Council Member Brunski-Deckert to approve the following bills: Benedict’s Ace, Supplies,$807.70, BV Motors, PD Tires, $957.28, BV Pioneer, Publications, $520.83, Chemtech-Ford, Water Analysis, $64.00, MARC, Supplies, $286.62, Dan Gilbertson, Over Payment Refund, $1513, Motorola Solutions, MVPD Equipment, $157.14, Mountainland Supply Co, $2383.95, One-Call of Wyoming, Tickets, $12.60, Ricoh USA, Copier Lease, $152.56, The Swap Shop, PD Vehicle Maintenance, $103.36, UC Sheriff’s Office, Feb Patrol, $3825.00, Valley Supply, Tire Repair, $40.00, Bailey Stock Harmon Cottam Lopez LLP, Attorney Contract, $3510.48, Modern Supply, Tree Lights, $3659.63, Brandi Hutchings, Cleaning Contract, $550.00, Stout Law Center LLC, Judge Contract, $700.00, First Bankcard, Travel & Supplies, $1452.85: Seconded by Council President Ferrin, motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
ADJOURN
Motion made by Council President Ferrin, seconded by Council Member Brunski-Deckert to recess into executive session for personnel at 7:16 pm., motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
Motion made by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, seconded by Council President Ferrin to reconvene regular meeting at 7:35 pm., motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
No action was taken.
Motion made by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, seconded by Council President Ferrin to adjourn regular meeting at 7:35 pm., motion carried.
Voting Yea: Mayor Ayres, Council President Ferrin, Council Member Brunski-Deckert
Bryan Ayres, Mayor
ATTEST:
Penny Robbins, Town Clerk
PUBLISHED: April 16, 2026 26054
