SANDY SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING
8855 SOUTH 700 WEST, SANDY, UT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH 2025 AT 5:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Renee P. Christensen, Board Chairperson
Scott Harrington, Trustee
Katie Bradshaw, Trustee
Tracy Cowdell, General Manager
Darren J. Andersen, Chief Financial Officer
Jared Oldroyd, District Engineer
Caitlin Whetten, District Clerk
Corey Hudson, Line Manager
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Christensen welcomed those in attendance to the Sandy Suburban Improvement District Board Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. PUBLIC HEARING/CEREMONIES/PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. PRESENTATION OF MANHOLE REHABILITATION - JARED OLDROYD
Mr. Oldroyd reported on the manhole rehabilitation project. Crew are currently working through the district to line and seal manholes. Some are requiring full replacements. This project costs around $6,000-8,000 a manhole and the rehabilitation has a 10-year warranty.
B. PRESENTATION PROVIDING AN UPDATE CONCERNING THE GIS SYSTEM - JARED OLDROYD
Mr. Oldroyd reported on updates to the GIS system. The program now shows sewer lines and line sizes throughout the district. Private laterals that have had repairs through the lateral program are also included in the data. Crew can now easily look at areas where there are root problems and are able to easily pull up the information while out in the field.
3. BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-09-01
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2026 TENTATIVE BUDGET; SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
Mr. Andersen presented the tentative 2026 budget to the Board. The 2026 budget is projected to have 4.06% increase overall. Increases include I.T. expenses and telephone expenses as well as the standard salary increase. The district is also in need of a new TV truck. The Board will be discussing a trustee fee increase at a future meeting and asked to have that figured into the budget.
A motion was made by Katie Bradshaw, seconded by Scott Harrington and passed unanimously to adopt the 2026 tentative budget, set the time and place for a public hearing, and order publication of notice.
Renee P. Christensen voted yes.
Scott Harrington voted yes.
Katie Bradshaw voted yes.
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-09-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE SANDY SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE DISTRICT'S UPDATED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND TRANSITION PLAN
A motion was made by Renee P. Christensen, seconded by Katie Bradshaw and passed unanimously to table this resolution for a future meeting.
Renee P. Christensen voted yes.
Scott Harrington voted yes.
Katie Bradshaw voted yes.
4. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
The administration brought more research to the Board regarding RV dump stations. Their advisement was that, while it is good that the Board is receptive to questions from their constituency, it is recommended that now is not the time to install a new RV dump station due to logistical factors. However, this can be revisited at a future meeting.
The Fall 2025 newsletter is finished and will be mailed out on October 14th.
5. CONSENT ITEMS
A. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 2025 MINUTES
A motion was made by Scott Harrington, seconded by Katie Bradshaw, and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of August 2025.
B. BILLS
A motion was made by Scott Harrington, seconded by Katie Bradshaw, and passed unanimously to ratify the bills for August and September 2025.
6. NOTICE OF FUTURE PUBLIC MEETINGS
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Trustees, Ms. Christensen motioned to adjourn at 6:56 p.m.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations, including auxiliary communications aids and
services, during these meetings should notify the ADA Coordinator at least three working days prior to the meeting. The district does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, or sex.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Members of the Board may participate electronically.