SALT LAKE COUNTY

SERVICE AREA #3 – SNOWBIRD

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES

June 17th, 2024

9567 E. By-Pass Road

Snowbird, Utah 84092

ATTENDES:                 

                                    Dave Richards, Chairman

                                    Chris Bremer, Vice Chairman

                                    Tom Prosek, Trustee

                                    Kasey Carpenter, General Manager   

Bryauna Alderin, Office Manager/Clerk

John Brindle, System Operator

 

                                       

The Salt Lake County Service Area #3 Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Chairman Richards at 12:03 pm.

 

Meeting Minutes approval – With two grammar changes made to the minutes, Vice Chairman Bremer motioned to approve minutes from May 20th, 2024 Board meeting minutes. Trustee Prosek seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A copy of the minutes is attached for review.

 

Public Hearing Open- Chairman Richards opened the public hearing at 12:04 pm to discuss and approve a property tax rate resolution.

 

Public Hearing Resolution 2024-1 Property Tax Rate- Mr. Carpenter discussed the 2024-1 Property Tax Rate Resolution. The property tax rate for Salt Lake County Service Area #3 will be 0.000069. The 2024 property tax revenue for Salt Lake County Service Area #3 is $30,438.00. The current tax valuation of the properties within the Salt Lake County Service Area #3 boundaries is at $441,127,160.00. Chairman Richards made a motion to adopt and approve the 2024-1 Property Tax Resolution. Trustee Prosek second the motion and it was unanimously carried. A copy of Resolution 2024-1 is attached to the minutes for review.

 

Public Hearing Closed- Chairman Richards closed the public hearing at 12:08 pm. Let it be noted no public was present at the public hearing.

 

 

Gilbert & Stewart 2023 Financial Audit Presentation Mr. Stewart presented and discussed the 2023 Salt Lake County Service Area #3 Audit report. Mr. Stewart discussed the Independent Auditors report of the financial statements and Compliance with Government auditing standards. Mr. Stewart went over the Internal Control portion of the audit and stated there were no findings of deficiencies, and Salt Lake County Service Area #3 internal controls are producing correct and accurate accounting information. Mr. Stewart then reviewed the State Compliance report and stated Salt Lake County Service Area #3 is within Utah State compliance for the 2023 Audit. Mr. Stewart stated that overall, Salt Lake County Service Area #3 does a great job and is in compliance with Utah state law and in good financial standing. A copy of the 2023 Audit Report is attached to the minutes for review.

 

2023 Consumer Confidence report- Mr. Brindle reviewed the yearly report required by the EPA and Division of Drinking water.  Mr. Brindle stated there was a PFAS section added to give customers a little more information on PFAS/PFOS chemicals and the next EPA steps. This report is an opportunity to share information with our customers on the water systems operations and the water quality provided. A copy of the 2023 consumer confidence report is attached to the meeting minutes and also available at www.canyonwater.com.

 

SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT-

Town of Alta master planning – Mr. Carpenter discussed he met with Mr. Cawley, Mr. Otto and Mr. McIntosh from The Town of Alta. They reviewed the 6 proposals to update the water and sewer infrastructure master plan. Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering bid was chosen. Mr. Carpenter will continue to work with the town on this project.

 

Town of Alta Water loop – Mr. Carpenter met with the Town of Alta administration and the Alta Ski lift Company to discuss a potential water line loop project in conjunction with the Alta Ski lifts snow making pipe project along the tow rope road for summer 2025. The Town of Alta would like to loop the water line to help increase fire flows and provide redundancies for the water system. 

 

Town of Alta remote water meters- Mr. Carpenter stated that we are slowly moving forward with phase 2 of the meter project. Mr. Brindle has been gathering meter sizes over the last month so the Town of Alta can order the remaining remote meters needed. Once meters are received Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Brindle will begin installation as time allows.

 

 

 

 

Town of Alta Grizzly water system leak– Mr. Carpenter discussed that the water leak in the Grizzly system has been located. Mr. Carpenter located it with the geo-phones. It was found in the parking lot between Bay City treatment plant and the Summer Road. It was found that some HDPE pipe installed in 1997 had a split at the butt fusion joint. Newman Construction came up and repaired the leak in one day and patched the asphalt the next day.

 

Fire Station PLC panel – Mr. Carpenter stated last week the new outside PLC panel was installed by Total Power and Controls along with SKM. Total Power had everything moved over in 2 days and SKM is still working to get all the tech situated. Mr. Carpenter did state that there is a small concern of where the new box was placed due to high sun exposure and overheating of inside mechanics. We will continue to work with SKM to finalize this project.

 

Meadows Pump station project – Mr. Carpenter stated the new Smith & Loveless motor arrived for the meadows pump station. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Brindle and Mr. Wilz got the motor into the lift station. There was a slight size issue with the bolt holes on the new motor, Mr. Brindle and Mr. Wilz drilled those out and got it installed on the pump. Mr. Carpenter is planning to start wiring this afternoon hoping to have both pumps up and running this week. Mr. Carpenter will update as the project moves forward.

 

SKM, Inc. – Mr. Carpenter stated that while SKM was up working with the Fire station PLC panel, they also finished installation of the auto gas shut off to communicate/alarm with SCADA and reprogrammed our radio communicators to the new Service Area #3 FCC frequencies.

 

SA3 Building heat loop issue - Mr. Carpenter stated Gunther’s came up and replaced the leaking copper lines with PEX piping to finish the repairs to the HVAC system.

 

Wasatch Drain Tunnel upgrades 2024- Mr. Carpenter stated that we have received the majority of pipe and valves in the shop, which still needs to go out to Utility coating. Once everything is back from coating we will start the replacement process.

 

Cottonwood Improvement District – Mr. Carpenter stated TV’ing of the sewer lines has been scheduled with CID for the last week of June. Will be working on the main highway from Entry 1 to the plow turn out.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Carpenter reviewed with the Board of Trustees the Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison report through May 31st, 2024, and the Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual January 1st, 2024, through May 31st, 2024. These reports are emailed to members of the Board prior to the Board meeting for their review.

 

Approval of Bills paid – Approval of the bills listed on the check detail dated May 17th, through June 13th, 2024, as presented by Mr. Carpenter, and hereby authorized and ratified to be paid by the office manager. Chairman Richards made a motion to approve. Vice Chairman Bremer seconded the motion and it carried. Copies of the approved check detail are attached to the minutes.

 

Adjournment - With there being no further business, Chairman Richards adjourned the meeting at 1:02 pm.

 

Salt Lake County Service Area #3-Snowbird                                      

 

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Dave Richards/Chairman

 

ATTEST: ________________________________________

Bryauna Alderin/Clerk

 

 

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