SANDY SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING
8855 SOUTH 700 WEST, SANDY, UT
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12TH 2026 AT 5:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Scott Harrington, Board Chairperson
Renee P. Christensen, Trustee
Katie Bradshaw, Trustee
Tracy Cowdell, General Manager
Darren J. Andersen, Chief Financial Officer
Jared Oldroyd, JWO Engineering
Caitlin Whetten, District Clerk
Jerry Knight, Knight Consulting
Lee Rawlings, South Valley Water Reclamation Facility
Taigon Worthen, South Valley Water Reclamation Facility
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Harrington 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/PRESNTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN
Lee Rawlings and Taigon Worthen, representing the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility, presented a comprehensive twenty-year capital plan detailing anticipated infrastructure replacements at the treatment plant, including projected timelines and associated costs. Each member entity of the Facility is responsible for funding its proportionate share of these expenditures. In response to inquiries from the Board, they provided clarification regarding the prioritization methodology for the identified projects. Upon conclusion of the presentation and discussion, they were thanked for their report and excused.
B. 2025 LATERAL REPORT
Mr. Knight reported that there were 77 total call-outs in 2025, with 67 of the call-outs being repairs. The total cost of the repairs for 2025 was $589,000 with the average cost per repair being $7,730. It was noted that the District has saved 4.5 million dollars for residents and that the flow going to the treatment plant has dropped significantly now that the laterals are being repaired and maintained.
Mr. Knight also reported on the lateral app that includes repair work that has been done with each address. It has helped to streamline information and communication for employees and customers. Mr. Knight was thanked for his report and excused.
C. SOLAR REPORT
Mr. Oldroyd reported that, rather than reinstalling the aging panels, the District completed the installation of new solar panels on the roof of the back building. The replacement cost was approximately $200,000. The prior panels, which were nearly twelve years old and approaching the end of their service life, were sold for $10,000. The payback period, will be much sooner than originally expected.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
A motion was made by Renee P. Christensen, seconded by Katie Bradshaw, and passed unanimously, to approve the minutes of January 2026, as amended.
B. BILLS
A motion was made by Renee P. Christensen, seconded by Katie Bradshaw, and passed unanimously, to ratify the bills for January 2026.
4. NOTICE OF FUTURE PUBLIC MEETINGS
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9th 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Trustees, Mr. Harrington motioned to adjourn at 7:12 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.