SALT LAKE COUNTY
SERVICE AREA #3 – SNOWBIRD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
October 20th,
2020
9567 E. Alta
By-Pass Road
Snowbird,
Utah 84092
ATTENDES:
Tom Prosek, Vice-Chairman
Kate McGuinness, Trustee
Keith Hanson, Gen. Mgr./Treasurer
Steve
McIntosh, Operations Manager
Kasey
Carpenter, System Operator
Bryauna Alderin, Office Manager/Clerk
The October
20th, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting was held electronically due to
the current Utah State requirements for social distancing due to the COVID 19
pandemic.
The Salt
Lake County Service Area #3 Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman
Prosek at 12:10 pm.
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL – Trustee McGuinness
motioned to approve the minutes
from September 15th, 2020 meeting. Vice-Chairman Prosek seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
2021 Preliminary
Budget- Mr. Hanson reviewed the 2021 preliminary
budget with the Board of Trustees. Mr. Hanson stated he was able to get 2020 amended
budget numbers closer to what the actual direct cost. Mr. Hanson discussed the columns
highlighted in blue are under budget and columns highlighted in yellow are over
budget. Mr. Hanson stated he is budgeting for the 2021 as a “normal” year in
hopes that’s what we will see. Due to the 90 day COVID-19 shut down direct costs
are down. The water purchased and sewage treatment costs are down significantly
from what was budgeted for 2020. Mr. Hanson stated since the last board meeting,
he has talked with Salt Lake Public utilities and Cottonwood Improvement
District about their rate increases for 2021. Cottonwood Improvement District
is increasing sewage treatment rates from $2.99 per 1000 gallons to $3.37 per
1000 gallons for 2021. Mr. Hanson stated he has increased sewage treatment cost
by approximately 11% increase for 2021 budget. Likewise for water purchased,
Salt Lake Public Utilities will be raising the water purchased rate by 5% in
July 2021. A budget increase from $163,000.00 to $170,352.00. Mr. Hanson stated
that the rest of the budget numbers are relatively close to what has been
budgeted in previous years, with a total increase of Direct Cost of approximately
$21,000.00. Mr. Hanson moved on to discuss Operating Expenses, Mr. Hanson
stated he put in wage increase place holders for the 4 full time employees and
a small increase for summer maintenance workers. Mr. Hanson discussed the 2020
wage budget difference on Mr. Carpenter and Ms. Alderin it was stated both
employees worked more hours than were budgeted for due to the Chickadee Utility
Capital project. Wages are approximately $12,000.00 over what was budgeted for
2020. Employee health insurance is set to go increase by 5.4% from 2020. The
accounting contract will increase by $40.00 per month for the 2021 budget. Mr.
Hanson discussed the new line item that has been added to the 2021 budget;
Training and Safety. This budget line has to do with the new safety committee
and an employee recognition program for training and safety. 2020 Operating Expenses
are up from the budgeted amounts by about $20,000.00. The Operating Expenses will
increase $12,700.00 for the 2021 budget. Mr. Hanson stated the 2020 Capital
budget was $363,000.00 and went over budget by approximately $30,000.00. 2021 Capital
improvements are budgeted for at $98,500.00 for water and sewer system updates.
Water improvements - Mid Gad improvements, Tunnel Rehab, Scada improvements
(Move PCL from Firehouse to SA3), Office scada server and software updates,
continued water meter upgrades and fire hydrant replacement. Sewer improvements
Abandon old manholes 123-127, new sewer meter at the mouth of LCC and new
manhole upgrades. Mr. Hanson then discussed Income portion of the 2021 budget.
Mr. Hanson stated at the two pervious board meetings SA3 has opted not to do a
rate increase for the 2021 budget due to COVID 19 pandemic. The purposed Income
for 2021 budget is $1,066,465.00 Mr. Hanson stated that he has been working
closely with Ms. Alderin and Mr. Carpenter on the budgeting process so they can
begin familiarizing themselves and helping with the process. A copy of the 2021
preliminary budget are attached to the minutes.
Request for
Proposal for Audit services- Mr. Hanson presented the Board with a draft RFP for auditing
services that accountant Steve Rowley drafted. Ms. Alderin has sent it out to the
following auditing firms Eide Bailly, Gilbert & Stewart, Larson & Co.,
Kimball & Roberts and HintonBurdick. Mr. Hanson stated we have on received
a reply from one firm so far which was Gilbert & Stewart. Mr. Hanson stated
a question to accountant Mr. Rowley concerning if we should reach out to the
firms again or send the request to other firms. Mr. Rowley replied that there
are only a handful of state auditing firms, and the Service Area has sent the
RFP to them. Mr. Rowley stated that the Service Area could reach out to the
firms to get an initial feel if the firm is interested but the majority of
auditing firms don’t get the RFP back until a couple days before the deadline. Mr.
Hanson stated himself or Ms. Alderin will reach out to see interest levels. The
submission deadline for the proposals is November 13th 2020. A decision
will be made at the December 8th 2020 Board meeting.
SYSTEMS
OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT-
Chickadee utility
project final cost –Mr.
Hanson stated the final payment for the utility project has been made to
Snowbird of $163,209.42. The last piece of the project was the final grouting
of Manhole 128 and that has been completed, so the Chickadee Utility project is
100% complete.
Mid Gad water system corrective action plan- Mr. Hanson discussed the completion of the corrective
action plan for the water tank lids at the Mid-Gad restaurant. The two Mid-Gad
holding tanks have been brought to code. Mr. Hanson showed a picture of the
completed tank risers and lids. On October 5th five division of
drinking water engineers came up to inspect the work. The corrective action
plan has been approved by the Division of Drinking Water. Photos attached to
the minutes for review.
Wasatch
Drain Tunnel Treatment Plant- Mr. Hanson discussed the source and upper level aquafers. Mr.
Hanson stated that it has been a very dry year, no real moisture since March
which has decrease our inflows significantly. The Service Area #3 has been
using the Wasatch Drain Tunnel treatment plant approximately 4-6 hours every 2
to 3 days. Mr. Hanson discussed that while running the plant it has been found
that the reclaim pump that reclaims the backwash water into the system has
failed. Mr. Hanson stated most likely will have to replace the pump at a cost
of approximately $2000.00.
Mr. Hanson gave a brief update of the
following:
·
Safety Committee- First Safety Committee
lunch held October 1st.
·
SA3 staff are continuing remote meter replacements
and repairs throughout service area. 14 remote meters in need of repair in the
Sugarplum village. 14 need to be replaced due to old technology (2 wire vs 3
wire). Zarbock plumbing will be assisting in the replacements of those out of
date remote meters.
·
October 6th, Mr. Hanson gave
a tour to Salt Lake City Public Utilities New watershed coordinator for and two
coworkers to show our source locations and meters.
·
Mr. Carpenter and Mr. McIntosh working
on final preparations for the distribution system. Exercise all valves and Fire
hydrants in the distribution system. One problem found was 3 valve boxes where
crushed by Snowbird heavy equipment. All 3 have been repaired and reinforced
with concrete.
·
Bypass road across from Powderbirds,
Pressure reducing vault flooded often with ground water. Service Area #3 dug
and installed a 100 foot drain line so water can now freely flow out of the
vault.
·
Mr. Carpenter has been recording the actual
pressures at pressure reducing valves during distribution testing so we can
compare how our systems line up. A couple valves left to finish the Service
Area District. Then move up to the Town of Alta.
·
SA3 to relocate the oldest fire hydrant
in the water system. Current placement is located in the right of way of new
construction on Martha Road. SA3 will relocating and replacing to the south
side utility corridor. Will be working with the contractor in the near future.
Town of Alta
Council meeting- Mr. Hanson attended the Town Of Alta’s
Council meeting October 14th. Mr. Hanson to discuss that the Service
Area #3 is in process of replacing the media in Filter A. New media has been
ordered and delivered. Mr. Hanson stated that are having issues with the
current media passing the testing process for disposal. Mr. Hanson discussed
the fact that the other filter media is being stressed due to have to being two
months overdue on the disposal and replacement of Filter A media.
Town of Alta Bay City project- Mr. Hanson discussed progress on the Bay
City mine pump replacement. Nickerson has requested that SA3 complete a pull
test to ensure the current anchors will support the weight of the pump and pipe
column going down the shaft. Mr. Hanson had completed the 5000 lb. pull test on
the ceiling anchors. On Thursday October 15th Mr. Carpenter and Mr.
Rugg where sent to get measurements for Bay City and found large fallen rocks
where the pull test had taken place. Mr. Hanson stated that this has stopped
work moving forward with the placement of the new pump. Nickerson Co. is
scheduled to install the pump the second week of November. Mr. Hanson and
Nickerson Co. will perform a new 5000lb pull test on the I beam in the roof the
as the ceiling anchors are no longer safe for the pump installation. Mr. Hanson
stated that test will determine the future schedule of the pump installation.
Copies of pictures attached to minutes for review.
TREASURER’S REPORT Mr. Hanson reviewed with the Board of
Trustees, the Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison report through September
30th, 2020. The Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual January 1st
through September 30th, 2020. These reports are emailed to members
of the board, prior to this board meeting for their review. Financial reports
are prepared by Salt Lake County Service Area #3. Copies of financials are
attached to the minutes.
APPROVAL OF BILLS PAID Vice-Chairman Prosek
moved that the bills listed on the check detail dated September 11th through October 15th
2020 as
presented by Mr. Hanson hereby be authorized and ratified to be paid by the
office manager. Trustee McGuinness motioned to approve. Vice-Chairman Prosek 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 1:37pm.
Salt Lake
County Service Area #3-Snowbird
__________________________________________________
Tom Prosek/ Vice-Chairman
ATTEST: _________________________________________
Bryauna
Alderin/Clerk
DATE: ____________________________________________