MINUTES
WOLF CREEK WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
November 13, 2025
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Wolf Creek Water and Sewer Improvement District (WCWSID) was held Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in the business office located at 2580 N. Highway 162, Suite A.
Board Members Present: Miranda Menzies, Don Stefanik, Jon Bingham, Pam Young, Henry Huchel
Board Members Absent:
Others Present: Rob Thomas - General Manager, Annette Ames - Controller/Recorder, ShyAnna Chambers - Assistant
The regular meeting was called to order at 8:01 a.m. by Miranda Menzies
1. Miranda Menzies reported that they are working with Mike Durtschi at Gardner Engineering to get an updated estimate for re-drilling the Warm Springs well, with the goal of finalizing the project details in their infrastructure and financing plan (IFFP). There was an error in last year's calculations that affected their Equivalent Residential Connection (ERC) numbers, which have now been corrected and submitted to the Division of Water Rights water use program, resulting in a confirmed 290 gallons per day per ERC. Mr. Thomas mentions the need to upgrade the PVC piping to Worldmark Rec Center the Warm Springs area and the challenges of moving the service across the loop road.
2. Miranda Menzies gave updates on the reuse pond and pipeline project. Pam Young shared with the board about the reuse pond site walk-through for the emergency action plan. Rob Thomas provides an update on the construction progress, including the installation of the liner and geonet.
3. Rob Thomas reported on the East Well, they recently had a meeting with the engineer and SCADA team to finalize the integration of the two water systems, resolving communication and control issues. The District and Eden Water Works will now be able to share the tank level and pump running information, with the potential to assist each other in emergency situations, which the state views favorably as a cooperative effort.
4. Rob Thomas provided an update on the golf course irrigation system that is currently in progress. Nine holes are mostly complete, and there is ongoing work to install and level irrigation heads, though challenges remain with proper head placement and trajectory. Miranda Menzies noted they are working to determine the actual water usage for the golf course, which has been complicated by lack of metering and ongoing construction. With a current estimate suggesting around 44% of system total secondary water usage.
5. Rob Thomas provides updates on the Cobabe Ranch, Osprey, and Bridges projects, including the completion of the gravity and pressure lines. Jon Bingham made the motion to accept the licensing agreement for the pipe crossings over the U.S. government canal. Henry Huchel duly seconded the motion, and the roll call vote was as follows:
Miranda Menzies Aye
Jon Bingham Aye
Don Stefanik Aye
Henry Huchel Aye
Pam Young Aye
6. Miranda Menzies and Annette Ames presented and discussed the tentative budget for 2026. Henry Huchel made the motion to approve the 2026 tentative budget. Don Stefanik duly seconded the motion, and the roll call vote was as follows:
Miranda Menzies Aye
Jon Bingham Aye
Don Stefanik Aye
Henry Huchel Aye
Pam Young Aye
7. Miranda Menzies provides an update on the secondary water wrap-up, including the challenges of managing water usage data. Discussing the need for accurate water usage numbers and the impact of leaks on overall usage. Rob Thomas explains the challenges of filling the Highlands pond and the need for repairs. There was a discussion of the potential need for additional pumping capacity and the impact on the pond's capacity.
8. The minutes from October 9, 2025- Regular Meeting, October 30, 2025 - work session, September 30, 2025 - Public Hearing. Jon Bingham made a motion to approve the October 9, 2025- Regular Meeting, October 30, 2025 - work session, and September 30, 2025 - Public Hearing. Henry Huchel duly seconded the motion, and the roll call vote was as follows:
Miranda Menzies Aye
Jon Bingham Aye
Don Stefanik Aye
Henry Huchel Aye
Pam Young Aye
9. The October 2025 Financial Report, A/P & A/R, aging, and Bank Statement had been sent to the Board previously for review and presented for approval. Henry Huchel made the motion to approve and accept the October 2025 Financial Report, A/P & A/R, aging, and Bank Statement. Jon Bingham duly seconded the motion; the roll call vote was as follows:
Miranda Menzies Aye
Jon Bingham Aye
Don Stefanik Aye
Henry Huchel Aye
Pam Young Aye
10. Rob Thomas spoke to the board about allowing the use of PVC as an option instead of the ductile iron. The board discussed this option. Pam Young made the motion to have Gardner Engineering prepare a summary of the specifications for PVC pipe of appropriate grade and quality for culinary services. Henry Huchel duly seconded the motion, and the roll call vote was as follows:
Miranda Menzies Aye
Jon Bingham Aye
Don Stefanik Aye
Henry Huchel Aye
Pam Young Aye
11. ShyAnna Chambers updated on the lead and copper report, noting the completion of door hangers that were used to hopefully get the final few customers to report on their lines. This is to keep the district in compliance with state regulations. She reported on the absence of any lead or copper piping issues so far.
12. Miranda Menzies reminded the board about the Hearing-Protest on E-6732 on Friday 14th at 1:00pm at the Justice Court Bldg., in No. Ogden. As well as the Annual Meeting - December 11th at 6:00pm at the Eden Park Community center.
13. Miranda Menzies accepted a motion to enter into a Closed Session. Jon Bingham made the motion to go into a Closed Session to discuss the purchase or Ownership of Water Rights, Land or Other Real Property, Personnel Matters, Imminent Legal Action, or Loan Applications at 10:06a.m. Henry Huchel duly seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Don Stefanik made a motion to reopen the regular meeting, and Henry Huchel duly seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. The regular meeting was reconvened at 11:17 a.m. Pam Young made a motion to accept the items discussed in the Closed Session. Henry Huchel duly seconded the motion, the roll call vote was as follows:
Miranda Menzies Aye
Jon Bingham Aye
Don Stefanik Aye
Henry Huchel Aye
Pam Young Aye
There being no further business, Don Stefanik made a motion to adjourn, Jon Bingham duly seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m.
The next meeting will be a regular meeting and a Public Hearing, it is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Public Hearing: Thursday, December 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in person at Eden Park Bowery, 2100 N 5600 E, Eden, UT 84310, and electronically via Zoom call; office for link.
Annette Ames
Secretary of the Meeting
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Annette Ames at 801-745-3435.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
RESOLUTION 15-7
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
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