SALT LAKE COUNTY
SERVICE AREA #3 – SNOWBIRD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
June 21st,
2022
9567 E.
By-Pass Road
Snowbird,
Utah 84092
ATTENDES:
Dave
Richards, Chairman
Tom Prosek, Trustee, Vice Chairman
Chris Bremer, Trustee
Keith Hanson, Gen. Mgr./Treasurer
Steve
McIntosh, Operations Manager
Kasey
Carpenter, System Operator
Bryauna Alderin, Office Manager/Clerk
The Salt
Lake County Service Area #3 Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Vice
Chairman Prosek at 9:03 am.
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL –With a typo change to the Grizzly water system section “with to will”. Vice Chairman Prosek asked for a motioned to
approve the minutes from the May 16th, 2022 Board meeting, Trustee Bremer
motioned to approve, Vice Chairman Prosek seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Gilbert & Stewart 2021 Financial Audit
Presentation-. Mr. Stewart
presented and discussed the 2021 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 and Salt Lake County Service Area #3 internal controls are good and
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 2021 Audit. Mr. Stewart stated that overall,
Salt Lake County Service Area #3 is in compliance with Utah state law and in
good financial standing. The Board of Trustees will review report and may
approve it at the July board meeting. A copy of the 2021 Audit Report is
attached to the minutes for review.
Public Hearing Open- Vice Chairman Prosek
opened the public hearing at 9:17 am to discuss and approve Property tax rate resolution.
Let it be noted that there were no public present.
Public Hearing Resolution 2022-1 Property Tax
Rate- Mr. Hanson discussed
the 2022 Property Tax Rate Resolution. The 2022 property tax revenue for Salt
Lake County Service Area #3 is $30,106.00. The property tax rate for Salt Lake
County Service Area #3 will be 0.000089. The tax valuation of Salt Lake County
Service Area #3 is at $338,273,351.00. Vice Chairman Prosek asked for a
motioned, Chairman Richards made a motion to adopt and approve the 2022-1 Property
Tax Resolution. Trustee Bremer second the motion and it was unanimously carried.
A copy of Resolution 2022-1 is attached to the minutes for review.
Public Hearing Closed- Public hearing closed at 9:25am.
2021 Consumer Confidence report- Mr. Hanson discussed the yearly report
required by the EPA and Division of Drinking water prepared by Mr. Carpenter.
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 consumer
report is attached to the meeting minutes also available at www.canyonwater.com.
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT-
Mr. Hanson gave an update of the following:
·
Badger Meters – Mr. Hanson stated, Mr. Carpenter and Mr. McIntosh
installed a 4” badger beacon meter in the West Cliff. Currently there are 93 badger
beacon meters in service. Mr. Hanson stated we have ordered an 8” meter for the
Peruvian system for better monitoring. 2 residential meters are left to be
installed.
·
SBC Abandon man holes- When the Chickadee sewer main line was realigned
in 2020, We abandoned 4 sewer manholes around the Snowbird center. The manholes
have been filled and rings and lids removed with the exception of one which
will be paved over.
·
SE Group GIS
Mapping- Mr. Hanson stated that Mark Homden from Snowbird will begin working
towards “truthing” locations on the mountain.
·
Sewer Meters-
Mr. Hanson stated we will be moving the manhole access to the sewer meter vault
at the mouth of the canyon out of the roadway. Mr. Carpenter has been working
on building a new sewer meter box for the vault. Mr. Carpenter has also built new
sewer meter box for the Alta sewer meter relocation to the Snowbird
Cogeneration plant for better access. Along with the Meadows Pump station improvements, Mr. Hanson stated the Meadows pump
station is getting upgraded Scada controls.
·
Hidden Peak Water – Mr. Hanson discussed the continuing issues with the
snowmaking water line that delivers the water to the Hidden Peak treatment
plant. Mr. Hanson stated that himself and Mr. Carpenter have been working to
solve the issue and will continue to troubleshoot until the issue is resolved.
·
Mid Gad spring improvement - Mr. Hanson stated Division of Drinking water
has approved of the Mid Gad spring improvement project. Mr. Hanson stated he is
waiting on final approvals on cost from Snowbird.
·
Alta Lodge water leak- Mr. Hanson stated that on Saturday June 11th
2022, Mr. McIntosh call him around 1:30 pm and made him aware of a 300-gpm
water leak in front of the Alta Lodge. Mr. McIntosh, Mr. Carpenter and Newman
construction came up to repair the leak. The leak was caused by the failure of
a 1” saddle connection for the Deep Powder house. The repair was made with a
saddle we had in inventory and water was turned back on Sunday June 12th a
10:30 am.
·
Mr. Carpenter was at the shop on Saturday June 18th. Mr. Carpenter
noticed the Treatment plant needed to be run and it normally does not run during
this time of year. Mr. Carpenter did some investigating with his chlorine kit
and was able to find the leak on the Bypass Road just below lower road of
Sugarplum. Mr. Hanson and Mr. Carpenter decided the leak was minimal and the
repairs would be made Monday June 20th. A small quarter size hole
cause by a rock was found, Newman Construction and SA3 worked together Monday
and Tuesday to complete the repair.
TREASURER’S REPORT - Mr. Hanson reviewed with the Board of
Trustees, the Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison report through May 31st,
2022. The Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual January 1st, 2022 through
May 31st, 2022. These reports are emailed to members of the Board,
prior to the Board meeting for their review. Financial reports are prepared by
Salt Lake County Service Area #3. Copies of the financials are attached to the
minutes.
APPROVAL OF BILLS PAID- Vice Chairman Prosek motioned to approve the
bills listed on the check detail dated May
13th through June 16th 2022 as presented by Mr. Hanson and hereby be authorized and ratified
to be paid by the office manager. Charmain Richards seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously. Copies of the approved bills are attached to the minutes.
ADJOURNMENT- There being no further business to be discussed,
Vice Chairman Prosek motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:15am.
Salt Lake County Service Area #3-Snowbird
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Dave
Richards/Chairman
ATTEST: ________________________________________
Bryauna
Alderin/Clerk
DATE: ____________________________________________