SERVICE AREA
#3 – SNOWBIRD
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
June 17th, 2025
9567 E. By-Pass Road
Snowbird, Utah 84092
ATTENDEES:
Chris Bremer, Vice Chairman
Tom Prosek,
Trustee
Kasey
Carpenter, General Manager/Treasurer
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 Vice
Chairman Bremer at 12:00 pm.
Gilbert & Stewart 2024 Financial Audit
Presentation Mr. Stewart
presented and discussed the 2024 Salt Lake County Service Area #3 Audit report.
Mr. Stewart discussed the Independent Auditor 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 produce 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 2024 Audit. Mr. Stewart stated that
overall, Salt Lake County Service Area #3 does an excellent job and is in compliance with Utah State law and in good financial
standing. A copy of the 2024 Audit Report is attached to the minutes for
review.
Public Hearing Open- Vice Chairman Bremer
opened the public hearing at 12:14 pm to discuss and approve a property tax
rate resolution.
Public Hearing Resolution 2025-1 Property Tax
Rate- Mr. Carpenter
discussed the 2025-1 Property Tax Rate Resolution. The property tax rate for
Salt Lake County Service Area #3 will be 0.000059. The 2025 property tax
revenue for Salt Lake County Service Area #3 is $30,708.00. The current tax
valuation of the properties within the Salt Lake County Service Area #3
boundaries are $520,474,789.00. Trustee Prosek made a motion to adopt and
approve the 2025-1 Property Tax Resolution. Vice Chairman Bremer seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. A copy of Resolution
2025-1 is attached to the minutes for review.
Public Hearing Closed- Vice Chairman Bremer closed the public
hearing at 12:20 pm. Let it be noted no public was present for the hearing.
Meeting Minutes approval – With no changes or
corrections, Vice Chairman Bremer motioned to approve the minutes from the May 19th, 2025,
board meeting. Trustee Prosek seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
A copy of the minutes is attached for review.
2024 Consumer Confidence report-
Mr. Brindle
reviewed the yearly report required by the EPA and Division of Drinking water. Mr.
Brindle explained the added language to the Lead Section as required by the State.
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 2024
consumer confidence report is attached to the meeting minutes, emailed or
mailed to all customers and available at www.canyonwater.com.
SYSTEMS
OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT-
Town of Alta
cross tow water line project – Mr. Carpenter stated that the 10-inch
water line pipe has been fused and in place, Alta Ski lift Co. is now working
on the 42” fusing for their storage. The PRV Vault and other supplies needed
for the loop connection have been ordered.
Town of Alta
Badger remote water meters- Mr. Carpenter stated the Rustler Lodge
and Alta Lodge remote meters have been installed, with the lift company
buildings next on the schedule. Mr. Carpenter discussed that since the Snow Pine
lodge remote meter was installed, they were able to find a leak of 1700 gallons
per hour in the lower-level women’s restroom and get it repaired.
Alta Ski
Lift Co. Connecting Tom Moore- Mr. Carpenter briefly discussed that
Alta Ski Lift co. is doing some work on the highway between the Rustler Lodge
and Tom Moore mine to connect the snowmaking line.
Canyon Blue
stake requests – Mr. Carpenter stated that due to all the construction around this summer,
Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Brindle and Mr. Wilz have been busy with the blue stake
requests over the last couple of weeks.
Refurbishing
the W. D. T backwash filter press- Mr. Carpenter stated he and Mr. Brindle successfully
brought the backwash tank filter press up the tunnel ramp. The filter press is
scheduled to ship to Met-Chem in Ohio for new paint
and hydraulic parts. Service Area #3 will hopefully get another 30+ years of operation from the filter press.
9840 S.
Martha Rd. property update – Mr. Carpenter stated Mrs. Anderson
from Fabian Van Cott has drafted the letter explaining that 9840 S. Martha Road
is not located within the Service Area #3 boundaries as requested by the Board
at the last meeting. Mrs. Anderson will be sending that out to Mr. Weil this
week. A copy of the letter is available for review.
SA3 New sewer
meter lower canyon- Mr. Carpenter explained to the board that all the
materials have arrived for the new sewer meter box and he is working on setting
it up for installation at the mouth of the canyon.
Cottonwood
Improvement District – Mr. Carpenter discussed TV’ing
of the sewer lines has been scheduled with CID for the first week of July,
starting in Alta and working their way down canyon with TV’ing
and flushing.
2025 Sanitary
Survey – Mr. Carpenter stated we have the Service Area #3, the Town of Alta’s and
Mid Gad sanitary surveys scheduled for the end of June. This is an audit of the
water systems conducted by the State of Utah every 3 years. Mr. Brindle and Mr.
Wilz have been going through the systems to verify we are ready for the surveys.
AWWA
Conference in Denver Colorado – Mr. Carpenter stated he and Ms.
Alderin attended the American Water Works Association conference, June 9th
– 12th in Denver, Colorado. The Conference was a valuable experience
with a lot of the latest information and resources that could be helpful to the
Service Area.
SA3 PRV
Seasonal maintenance Mr. Carpenter stated that while working on seasonal PRV
maintenance, no major leaks or issues have been found but the current brass
fittings are leaking more often. Mr. Carpenter explained we are switching the
fittings over to stainless steel as we find leaks in hopes stainless steel will
have a longer life span.
Update on Trustee
Election Declaration June 2nd – June 9th, 2025 – Ms. Alderin
stated Candidate election declaration period was June 2nd through
the 9th 2025. Vice Chairman Bremer and Trustee Prosek were the only
2 candidates to declare for the November 4th, 2025, election. There
is a candidate write-in period through the first week of September.
SLC Public
Utilities water rates – Mr. Carpenter stated there will be a water rate
increase from SLC public utilities as of July 1st. Mr. Carpenter
explained that Salt Lake City is changing their billing structure for
commercial accounts. Billing will now be summer and winter rates instead of block
rates. The current summer rate is $2.27 per 100 cubic feet and will increase to
$3.53 per 100 cubic feet. Winter rate will decrease slightly to $2.17 per 100
cubic. Mr. Carpenter mentioned that service fees will also decrease slightly.
Cottonwood Improvement District rates- Mr. Carpenter discussed an estimated $3.50-$5.50
per 1000 gallons increase from Cottonwood Improvement district for 2026. Mr.
Carpenter explained that the increase is due to a 5-million-dollar transmission
line replacement project for 2026. Mr. Carpenter will keep the board informed
on this as we get closer to budget season.
Treasurer’s
Report – Mr. Carpenter reviewed with the Board of Trustees the Balance Sheet
Previous Year Comparison report through May 31st, 2025, and the Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual January 1st,
2025, through May 31st, 2025. 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 16th, through
June 13th, 2025,
as presented by Mr. Carpenter, and hereby authorized and ratified to be paid by
the office manager. Trustee Prosek made a motion to approve. Vice Chairman Bremer
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Copies of the approved check
detail are attached to the minutes.
Adjournment - With there being no further business, Vice
Chairman Bremer adjourned the meeting at 13:10 pm.
Salt Lake County Service Area #3-Snowbird
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Chris
Bremer/ Vice Chairman
ATTEST: ________________________________________
Bryauna
Alderin/Clerk
DATE: ____________________________________________