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                                                                    PRESENT: Annamarie Borgione, Chairman

                                                                                       Peter J. Bennett, Trustee/Vice Chairman

                                                                                       Deborah Collinson, Trustee

                                                                                       Steve McIntosh, Systems Operator

Ms. Borgione called the meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Copies of the amended 2007 budget were given to the board of trustees. The 2007 amended column includes the financial data through the end of November as well as anticipated costs through December 31, 2007. After the 2007 audit is conducted, there will be some journal adjustments to 2007. A brief review of the amended budget reflected directs costs to be up slightly as a result of sewage treatment and water purchased. Operating expenses reflected below budgeted amounts, while capital expenditures were slightly above budgeted amounts. Referring to gross revenue, we were under budget by $10,000, because there were no impact fees collected in 2007 as originally anticipated. Mr. Hanson gave the board of trustees, copies of Resolution 2007-6, amendment of the 2007 budget, which is in compliance with Title 17A, Part 1 of the Utah Code. With no further discussion Ms. Borgione made a motion approving Resolution 2007-6, the amendment to the 2007 Salt Lake County Service Area #3 Enterprise Fund Cash Budget to meet actual 2007 revenues and expenditures. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The clerk will issue a copy of this amended budget along with a resolution 2007-6 to the Utah State Auditor’s Office. Ms. Borgione closed the meeting at 12:25 p.m.

Ms. Borgione called a public hearing at 12:26 p.m. to discuss the proposed 2008 Salt Lake County Service Area #3 Annual Budget. No public was in attendance. Appropriate postings were issued to public, county and government entities. Mr. Hanson reviewed the 2008 Salt Lake County Service Area #3-Enterprise Fund Cash Budget with the Board of Trustees. Mr. Hanson mentioned that preliminary work on this budget began in October and has been available for public review. Thus far no public input on the 2008 budget has been received. Mr. Hanson reviewed the 2008 budget with the board and stated that direct costs are budgeted at $255,505, which is a $2,200 increase from 2007. Total operating expenses are $364,990, which is an increase of $31,871 from 2007. This increase includes the employee wage increase and also rising health insurance costs. During 2008 we will have approximately $7,500 in our infrastructure replacement fund. In capital expenditures, Mr. Hanson discussed with the board the capital projects for 2008. The total budget for capital improvements is $49,500. Referring to page 3, our service charges are budgeted at $574,462. During 2008, there will be 3 new houses in the Sugarplum 4, 5 9 development, therefore our impact fees are anticipated to be $15,000. Alta water system fees will increase to $20,000 because of the assistance the Service Area is providing for treatment solutions. Property taxes remain the same at $29,500. With total revenue and total from our interest income our total cash received for 2008 is budgeted at $677,506. The board received a copy of Resolution 2007-7, which is in compliance with Title 17A, Part 1 of the Utah Code. With no further discussion, Annamarie Borgione made a motion adopting the certification of the 2008 Salt Lake County Service Area #3-Enterprise Fund Cash Budget for 2008-Resolution 2007-7. Ms. Collinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The clerk will issue a copy of this budget along with a certification letter to the Utah State Auditor’s Office. Ms. Borgione then closed the budget hearing at 12:40 p.m.

Ms. Borgione, called the regular meeting to order at 12:41 p.m. Ms. Borgione moved that the minutes from the November 20^th, 2007 regularly scheduled board meeting be approved as written. Ms. Collinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson presented to the Board of Trustees, the 2008 Annual Meeting Schedule and the 2008 Annual Work Session Meeting Schedule for Salt Lake County Service Area #3. Members of the Board reviewed these schedules and found it to be acceptable. With no further discussion, Ms. Borgione made a motion approving the Annual Meeting Schedule and Annual Work Session Schedule for 2008 for Salt Lake County Service Area #3. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.

The mayor of the Town of Alta, along with his administration held a meeting on December 3^rd, 2007. Mr. Hanson and Mr. McIntosh attended this meeting as well as 8 engineering firms who responded to the request for proposals for the Alta antimony project, which was published in the newspaper. Mr. Hanson and Mr. McIntosh have been available to the engineers to provide them with information for this project. Proposals are due to the Town of Alta on January 2, 2008. From the proposals submitted there will then be 3 engineering firms selected by the Town of Alta administration including counsel members and Steve McIntosh representing the Service Area. On January 3^rd or 4^th, the 3 selected firms will then have the opportunity to conduct a presentation.

We continue to use Pureflow pilot testing in the Bay City Mine at a slower flow rate with pH adjustment. Recent tests results show antimony levels below the limit. This is valuable data for future recommendations.

Mr. Hanson reviewed the employee appraisals with the Board of Trustees at the recent work session meeting and thanked them for the pay increase.

At the November 20^th, 2007 board meeting, Mr. Hanson discussed that it may be necessary to have legal counsel review our policies and procedures manual. Mr. Hanson has left a message with Dave Smith, regarding recommendations from him for a local government policies and procedures attorney.

Mr. Hanson discovered a cross-connection between the sewer and water system in the Creekside Lodge. This issue has been addressed and corrected.

Guy Jordan, a homeowner in the Powder Ridge area contacted Mr. McIntosh regarding problems he was having with his pipes shaking. Mr. Hanson and Mr. McIntosh made some modifications to the water system and recommended that Mr. Jordan purchase a new pressure reducing valve. Mr. Hanson explained this shaking was caused by the Alta Ski Lift Company using the culinary source for snowmaking. Alta has a single line system and the ski lift company has a valve that opens and closes and can cause surges to the system. Trying to get a balance between their valve and the pressure reducing valve is difficult Mr. Hanson stated.

The Wasatch Drain Tunnel is at the lowest level it has been for a long time. We are now pumping water from the tunnel to Superior. Normally we don’t go higher than 330 behind the bulkhead and currently we are at 266 feet. When we are below 280 feet we need to pump since we can’t use the head pressure. We still have plenty of water in the mine. The demand for snowmaking is high right now.

The Service Area has hired R.J. Hannah as our new night operator. Mr. Hanson and Mr. McIntosh spent 3 hours with R.J. last week to orient him with the treatment plant.

Mr. Hanson sent a letter to Snowbird on water and sewer availability for property that sits between Wasatch Powder Birds and Superior Point. There could be development in this area in the future.

Although Mr. Hanson received verbal approval for the Peruvian System, he has not received the official operating permit from the Division of Drinking Water Board. Mr. Hanson will discuss this at the Drinking Water Board meeting in January.

Mr. Hanson reviewed with the Board of Trustees, the Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison report ending November 30, 2007, and the Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual ending November 30, 2007, as prepared by Salt Lake County Service Area #3.

Ms. Borgione moved that the bills listed on the November 21^st, 2007 through December 11^th, 2007 payment registers, as presented by Mr. Hanson hereby be authorized and ratified to be paid by the manager. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Copies of the approved bills are attached to the minutes.

There being no further business to be discussed, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded and unanimously carried at 1:05 p.m.

Salt Lake County Service Area #3-Snowbird

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Annamarie Borgione/Chairman

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Monica L. Lisenbee/Clerk

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