SANDY SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING
8855 SOUTH 700 WEST, SANDY, UT
THURSDAY JUNE 19TH 2025 AT 12:00 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, JWO Engineering
Caitlin Whetten, District Clerk
Danny Barlow, Squire & Company, P.C.
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 12:00 p.m.
2. PUBLIC HEARING/CEREMONIES/PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Introduction of New Employees
The Board was introduced to the two newest employees on the line, Jake Metz and Joe Beall.
B. 2024 Audit Presentation - Danny Barlow
Mr. Barlow presented the District's 2024 audit report to the Board. It was a clean audit and a clean opinion. There were no significant difficulties, unusual transactions or identified or suspected fraud. There were no questions or concerns from the Board.
3. BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-06-19-01
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SANDY SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
A motion was made by Scott Harrington, seconded by Katie Bradshaw and passed unanimously to accept the Sandy Suburban Improvement District audit report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Renee P. Christensen voted yes
Scott Harrington voted yes
Katie Bradshaw voted yes
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-06-19-02
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TAX RATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING TAXES WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR 2025
A motion was made by Katie Bradshaw, seconded by Scott Harrington and passed unanimously to adopt a tax rate for the purpose of levying taxes within the District for the year 2025.
Renee P. Christensen voted yes.
Scott Harrington voted yes.
Katie Bradshaw voted yes.
C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-06-19-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE SANDY SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET
A motion was made by Katie Bradshaw, seconded by Scott Harrington and passed unanimously to amend the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Renee P. Christensen voted yes.
Scott Harrington voted yes.
Katie Bradshaw voted yes.
4. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS
The Board gave the final approval on the newsletter and it will be going out to patron very soon.
The administration is currently drafting a legislative policy concerning the lateral insurance program. This will clarify the policy in writing and make it easier to enforce for the District. It also allows the District to discontinue the lateral insurance program at any time. Questions were answered about how a homeowner opts out, delinquency in accounts and waiver and release of liability. A formal draft will be brought to the Board at a future meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Mr. Cowdell conducted employee interviews and one-on-one discussions this month. They all went well.
The District will be conducting a manhole remediation program. There are 20 to 30 manholes throughout the district that need to be repaired or updated.
The roof and solar panel project is estimated to cost around $220,000. The bid has gone out and the project should be started by August's board meeting.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
A motion was made by Scott Harrington, seconded by Katie Bradshaw, and passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of April 2025.
B. BILLS
A motion was made by Scott Harrington, seconded by Katie Bradshaw, and passed unanimously, to ratify the bills for April and May 2025.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
The November board meeting will be held Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 5:30 p.m. with the public hearing for the budget beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The annual Christmas party will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025. The December board meeting will be held that same day at 4:00 p.m. and it will be an electronic call-in meeting.
The January 2026 board meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15th 2026.
The August board meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21st 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
8. CLOSED MEETING
There was no closed meeting.
9. NOTICE OF FUTURE PUBLIC MEETINGS
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21st 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Trustees, Ms. Christensen motioned to adjourn at 1:09 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.