PRESENT: Annamarie Borgione/Chairman

Deborah Collinson, Trustee

Keith Hanson, Gen. Mgr. /Treasurer

Steve McIntosh, System Supervisor

Monica Lisenbee, Office Manager/Clerk

ABSENT: Peter J. Bennett, Trustee/Vice Chairman

Ms. Borgione called the regular board meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. Ms. Borgione made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 16^th, 2008 board meeting as written. Ms. Collinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Collinson remarked in favor of the organization of the minutes, which now include headings for items discussed. Ms. Borgione concurred.

Summer Projects: Mr. Hanson reported that we are nearing the completion of our summer projects and that we are finishing up with exercising a few problematic valves before winter sets in.

Ms. Borgione asked when Kellie Hunsaker will be done with the summer maintenance position. Mr. Hanson stated that her last day in this position is November 10^th. Mr. Hanson also commented that Kellie did acquire some over time hours during the past month, mainly due to Josh Lambert’s absence.

Superior Point-New Meters: Superior Point-Units #3-H and #3-I was built by Ron Ferrin. This two unit condominium was constructed without installation of water meters. Ms. Borgione asked how these customers have been billed for usage. Mr. Hanson stated that they have been charged the base rate for water and sewer and even though they are not huge water consumers, other customers in this area have been accumulating overages. Mr. Hanson stated that in order to be consistent, meters need to be in place. Both owner’s, the Scott’s and the Mason’s have been contacted by letter and in person, informing them of this issue and that the Service Area will retrofit water meters and back flow devices in their residences. Mr. Hanson will locate a plumber for a site visit and shortly thereafter installation of these appurtenances will take place. The Service Area will be responsible for plumbing and parts costs and will be less than $1,000 per unit.

Sugarplum 4, 5 9: We had budgeted in 2008 to receive impact fees for the Horne and Cocoziello houses in the Sugarplum 4, 5 9 development. It appears will not collect these fees until 2009. Likewise for the planned structure near the Wasatch Powder Bird Guides has been put on hold. This development may not take place because of an issue with the stream running through the property.

Policies and Procedures Manual-Update: Mr. Hanson met with Mark Anderson shortly after the September board meeting to begin the review of Salt Lake County Service Area #3- Policies and Procedures manual. Mr. Anderson has examined sections of this manual already reviewed by the trustees. Mr. Hanson stated that Mr. Anderson should have documents prepared for the board by the November 18^th board meeting. Mr. Hanson has also acquired additional policies and procedures manuals to compare from other districts.

Hydro-Electric Testing: Twice during the past month, Mr. Hanson has conducted hydro-electric testing to see available water turn a turbine at the snowmaking pump station. On October 14^th, he was successful to run the co-generation plant through the snowmaking line. This test provided Snowbird with encouraging numbers for design work. Mr. Hanson stated that this result of power could run a45 kilowatt turbine 7 months out of the year, is small compared to the each engine in cogeneration which creates 650 kilowatts, (less than a 10^th of the power), but is essentially free power.

Zinc Issues: Along with this, Mr. Hanson has been in discussions with Alta, Snowbird and Steve Jensen. As mentioned last month, an alternative Mr. Hanson discussed is to divert the Howland Tunnel water to the Wasatch drain tunnel, giving us additional water to turn the turbine and discharging the water below the Gad Valley confluence. Mr. Hanson consulted with Mr. Evans who is highly familiar with the tunnels before they were sealed. Mr. Evans suggested as a pilot project, obtain a drill rig and set it above the Howland Tunnel and drill straight down to the drain tunnel with minimal impact to the landscape. There are many issues, which need to be addressed but this could ultimately be a realistic solution.

Mid-Gad Tank: Mr. Hanson reported that the result of the Mid-Gad water loss was due to a broken main pipe off of one of the storage tanks 12 feet in the ground. Mr. Hanson supplied resources for a few days to get back the Mid-Gad system back in service. During this project Mr. Hanson inspected 2 of the 3 culinary water tanks and cleaned one which was assessable. Considering that it was 1987 since the last time this tank was inspected, Mr. Hanson was impressed with the condition.

Alta Bay City Treatment Plant: Mr. Hanson announced that the Town of Alta did not lose their funding due to recent budget cuts. Requests for proposals for the Bay City treatment plant will be going out to bid soon. Mr. Hanson anticipates receipt of a least 6 bids and will meet with each company on an appointment basis. The bid will be awarded on December 2^nd, 2008 with plant construction commencing during May 2009. Mr. Hanson also displayed design drawings of the treatment plant facility to board members.

Service Area/Name Change: An issue which came up during Mark Anderson’s visit is a new Utah law, which prohibits use of County within a special service district title. Mr. Hanson is in the process of further researching this issue and in the event we are required to do a name change has some name suggestions prepared.

From the construction project which recently took place in the Tanner’s area by UDOT, Mr. Hanson stated that 8 canyon manholes were replaced.

Phone System: Pike Communications has completed some work on our phone system. We now have voice mail on all 3 of the Service Area phone lines as well as the fire station line.

As per State requirements, the general manager must provide the Board of Trustees with a proposed budget at the October meeting. The trustees received copies of the preliminary #1, #2, and #3- 2009 budgets, which reflected most significantly varied rate increases for water and sewer costs. Mr. Hanson reviewed each preliminary budget with the trustees and encouraged them to examine each one thoroughly for further discussion at the November 2008 board meeting.

Mr. Hanson reviewed with the Board of Trustees the financial reports for the period ending September 31st, 2008. Mr. Hanson presented a balance sheet previous year comparison and a profit and loss budget vs. actual report, as prepared by the staff of Salt Lake County Service Area #3.

Ms. Borgione moved that the bills listed on the September 17^th, 2008 through October 21^st, 2008 payment registers, as presented by Mr. Hanson hereby be authorized and ratified to be paid by the manager. Ms. Collinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. A copy of the approved bills is attached to the minutes.

There being no further business to be discussed, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded and unanimously carried at 1:38 p.m.

Salt Lake County Service Area #3-Snowbird

______________________________________________ ATTEST:_____________________________

Annamarie Borgione/Chairman of the Board Monica L. Lisenbee/Clerk

DATE:______________________________________

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