SERVICE AREA
#3 – SNOWBIRD
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
August 19th, 2024
9567 E. By-Pass Road
Snowbird, Utah 84092
ATTENDEES:
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 Vice
Chairman Bremer at 12:01 pm.
Meeting Minutes approval
–With a spelling correction to tier, Vice
Chairman Bremer motioned to approve minutes from July 15th, 2024. Board
meeting minutes. Trustee Prosek seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
A copy of the minutes is attached for review.
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT-
Town of Alta - Mr. Carpenter
stated that he met with the Town of Alta administration, Hanson, Allen and Luce
Engineering, SLC Watershed Mr. Nelson and Cottonwood Improvement District to
data collect and discuss the Town’s water and sewer master plan update process.
Mr. Carpenter will keep the board informed of any major changes to this
project.
Town of Alta
Badger remote water meters- Mr. Carpenter stated that we have all
the remaining badger remote meters. Mr. Carpenter discussed he has asked the
Town to help schedule those installations with home owners.
Town of Alta
Lead service line inventory – Mr. Carpenter briefly discussed the
Federal requirement to inventory and replace all lead service line inventory
across the country. Mr. Carpenter stated we have mostly completed the inventory
for the Town and have not found any lead service lines so far. Mr. Brindle will
continue working to double check our list. Inventory is due in October and we will
have the completed list by the deadline.
Meadows Pump
Station – Mr. Carpenter discussed the new motor installed on the intake side in
July is working well. Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Brindle worked to change 1 of the 4
old valves out. Cottonwood Improvement district assisted in cleaning the vault
out and after some challenges the new valve is installed and functional. Mr.
Carpenter and Mr. Brindle will continue to work to change out the remaining 3
valves in the near future. Mr. Carpenter stated in working with SKM, Inc. the
power issues with the VFD in the pump station have been resolved by changing the
VFD parameters.
Garage floor
coating – Mr. Carpenter stated the garage floor has been redone by RAD concrete
coatings. The floor was filled, diamond ground and a poly vinyl coating was added for protection from the elements. The finished
product looks very nice.
Garage
Washer/Sink Valves- Mr. Carpenter stated while prepping the garage for
the floor coating it was found the shop sink and washing machine shut off
valves are old and need replacement. Mr. Carpenter has asked Mr. McGuinness Snowbird
journeyman plumber/ SA3 night operator to replace the valves and hoses. Mr.
McGuinness will collect parts and make the repair.
Office Wall
Graphic – Mr. Carpenter stated the graphic is completed and installed by Resonance
Printing and turned out great. The wall graphic is of the Wasatch front water, lakes,
streams, and reservoirs.
Wasatch
Drain Tunnel upgrades 2024- Mr. Carpenter stated that we have
dropped off materials for coating. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Brindle and Mr. Wilz have
been working to cut and groove the 25’ of pipe to get it to the coating
facility this week.
Snowbird
Mountain sewer issue –Mr. Carpenter discussed that the main mountain sewer
line at snowbird was clogged by rocks and debris from MidGad restaurant demolition
this spring. Rocks and debris made it down to Wilbere
Ridge sewer clean out and pressure and build up from the summit caused a sewage
spill on the mountain. Snowbird was able to repair the lateral line without
full replacement. Mr. Carpenter stated Snowbird is purchasing a proper camera
and clean out equipment to maintain the mountain lateral line better in the
future.
Blackjack
property – Mr. Carpenter briefly discussed a piece of property for sale above/behind
the Blackjack Lodge. According to the Service Area boundary map it is a dry lot
(no culinary water available). The Service Area has received a couple of phone
calls from people since it went up for sale in March 2024. Mr. Carpenter and
Ms. Alderin have been dealing with a gentleman for the last couple of months in
regards to getting water to this property. He is insistent that water should be
provided and has made several visits to the office, in which we have provided
all documentation we have in regards to the boundary. Mr. Carpenter reached out
to Mr. Hanson and Mr. Gouldner to be clear that this property is not in the
service area and all parties were in agreeance it is outside the Service Area
boundary. Mr. Carpenter also reached out to our lawyer to be sure we were
correct in our standing. They suggested we hire a professional surveyor to have
the boundary checked. The surveyor
confirmed that this property is outside of the Service Area #3 boundary. Mr.
Carpenter emailed this information to the prospective buyer and we have heard
nothing back.
*Update* Service
Area #3 named in 2 lawsuits - Mr. Carpenter briefly explained that the
Service Area #3 had been named in two lawsuits concerning the same incident at
the mouth of the canyon in April 2023. A KSL cameraman, Mr. Smith, was hit by a
car and killed. Mr. Carpenter stated there were never any further
communications after the letter was sent from UTLG. Ms. Alderin received an
email from the claim’s agent stating no communication from either law office
and they are closing the claim.
Fall winter
prep – Mr. Carpenter stated we will be moving into fall prep for winter
involving exercising valves, repainting/flagging hydrants and general fall
maintenance.
SLC Water
billing – Mr. Carpenter stated SLC city water has imposed a stabilization fee in
this year’s budget increase, which is a fee that SLC has chosen to charge
customers to help make up for water conservation and budget shortfalls. Ms.
Alderin stated she is working to find out if this is a fee the Service Area
should be paying as we have a surplus water contract with them. It would be a
yearly increase of $23,000 to the water bill. Mr. Carpenter and Ms. Alderin
will keep the board informed of any updates.
Treasurer’s
Report – Mr. Carpenter reviewed with the Board of Trustees the Balance Sheet
Previous Year Comparison report through July 31st, 2024, and the Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual January 1st,
2024, through July 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 July 12th through
August 9th, 2024,
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. 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 1:08 pm.
Salt Lake County Service Area #3-Snowbird
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Chris
Bremer/Vice Chairman
ATTEST: ________________________________________
Bryauna
Alderin/Clerk
DATE: ____________________________________________