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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 2025
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER: Justin Logan called Zoom meeting to order at 8:05 pm
IN ATTENDANCE:; Justin Logan, Chairman; David Johnson, Trustee; Mark Pinnau, Trustee/Plant Operator;
Dan Call, associate; Linda Heusser, Clerk; Porter Heusser, Records Manager
Minutes for 25 June 2025 Board Meeting were reviewed. Mark Pinnau motioned and David Johnson seconded approval of minutes as published. Voting was unanimous. Porter conducted review of reconciliations for the months June and July 2025 Porter also presented Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statements year to date. He noted that he had added the Fixed Asset Accounts previously missing. He stated that he and Dan still need to get together to review the accounts. He noted that the cost of the new PRV probably needs to be capitalized. Customer Account balances werediscussed. As of 26 August, Amount owed MHID is $4,844 and customer credit balance is $11,448. Seven (7) customer accounts in the amount of $2,334 were over 30 days past due. One customer is scheduled to have services shut off on 29 August. These customers will be notified and necessary action will be taken per previously established MHID practice. Water use report was discussed. Total use year to day is 89.3 ac-ft vs 93.5 ac-ft for 2024, leaving an unused balance of 130.7 ac-ft.
TASK ASSIGNMENTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
1. PEDERSON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOUSE: MARK to meet with Layton to determine how MHID should bill. Mark still needs to contact Layton City and he will also discuss possibility of transferring Pinewood Area customers to Layton.
2. MEETING WITH JONES & ASSOCIATES: Mark and Porter reported that they had met with Jones & Associates to get their input on assisting MHID with managing the State Loan process and to review current status of engineering. J&A agreed to assist with the loan and to set up meeting with Kaysville City and possibly getting Jeff Oyler from Davis County involved. Mark as noted above will continue to work with Layton City and may call upon J&A to assist as needed.
a. Mark noted that we discussed the fire hydrant in upper Moss Hollow Place regarding whether or not the 6 inch service line is sufficient. J&A will contact the Fire Marshall (Kaysville City Fire) regarding the matter.
3. VALVE MAINTENANCE: Brett reported that he had no current activity to report.
4. .UPPER RESERVOIR ACCESS: This item is tabled until meetings are held with Kaysville City.
a. Justin send letter to Kaysville City, developer
b. Continue to explore transfer of water and customers to Kaysville
5. YARD MAINTENANCE: Mark reported that he has cleaned up weeds. Will order additional crushed asphalt. Will install additional rock to match around pump house. Needs to do something with west side of Reservoir. Overflow on west side needs to be worked on. Pipe needs to be supported. He plans to acquire two supports. Justin supported upgrading the drain pipe..
6. DISCUSSION: REGARDING UPDATING RATES.: THIS ITEM TABLED AND WILL BE REVIEWED AS INFORMATION IS RECEIVED REGARDING ACTIONS OF J&A.
7. RECURRING EVENTS: MARK
a. GENERATOR: Mark indicated the generator is now working, It did turn on during recent power outage.
b. TANK CLEANING Mark has received one bid, but is higher than expected. Will contact anoter contractor.. Since cleaning is not needed until 2026, will probably wait until next Spring.
8. PROPOSED NEW STATE FEE ON WATER: MARK reported that the State is proposing a new 3 1/3 cent/1000 gal assessment on water use. He sated the purpose is to pay salararies due to cut in Federal monies. May come into affect in July 2026 and MHID won't pay until end of 2026. Justin estimates cost would be $1,900. Mark said the Bill is being fast tracked through the Legislature.
9. ELECTIONS: LINDA Linda reported since no one registered for office, we are awaiting the deadline (End of Sep) for write in candidates. If no candidates are found, MHID Board will be able to fill the seat.
10. STATE REPORTS: . Dan reported all reports have been completed. Dan indicated Mark needs to take Turstee Training. Justin will forward the information to Mark for the training.
11. Mark indicated Dan needs to complete plant operator certification. It is required that MHID have two (2) certified Plant Operators.
12. NEW BUSINESS:
a. .Dan questioned payment to Worker's Compensation Insurance since we have no employees. He will work with the WCF to determine how much we should pay.
b. Mark is working with Blue Stakes to change the maps which should reduce the requests and costs.
c. Mark attended a seminar for a company that sells a wireless system to read meters. Would have to get permission from Weber Basin to use their towers. System is compatible with Alexa. Potential for MHID to read meters remotely. Mark will try to obtain free samples to test. Brett indicated he has a rental that has a similar system and has been pleased with the operation. Dave and Justin both agreed to look into this system. .
13. TIME AND MILEAGE
14. MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:02
15. METERS TO BE READ
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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