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Special Service District

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Thompson Special Service District

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Thompson Special Service Water District

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Meeting

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special service districts, public meeting

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

July 8, 2026 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

July 8, 2026 07:31 PM

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Thompson Special Service District 2026 Monthly Meeting Minutes Approved August 12, 2026 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Thompson Springs Firehouse 101 Firehouse Lane, Thompson Springs, Utah Members of the public are welcome to attend physically. If you wish to participate in the meeting online, please contact Shelly Thayn at least 48 hours before the meeting at tssd101@gmail.com or by phone at (435) 210-4470. Call to order: 6:30 p.m. Board Members Present: Les Thayn, Chairman; John Corkery, Trustee; Brenda Rogers, Trustee; Bill Winfield, County Commission Liaison and Trustee; and Shelly Thayn, Trustee and Secretary. Ryan Bell, Water Operator, was excused due to work. The meeting was conducted by Bill Winfield as Les was not feeling well. Citizens Present: Heather Oliver Mark Marcum arrived after the roll call. Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda Citizens to Be Heard: ( 3-minute late signup session) NONE Citizens to be Heard: ( signed up for 15-minute session) NONE New Business: Discussion and Action Items: Approve monthly meeting minutes for June 10, 2026 Motion: Brenda Rogers Second: John Corkery Vote: 5-0 in favor Les, John, Brenda, Bill, and Shelly voting in favor. Confirm or Change Wednesday, August 12, 2026 monthly meeting date No Change Old Spring Site Redevelopment -Jones & DeMille update by Parker Vercimak and Jenna Jorgensen on application with the BLM and funding with the CIB Parker Vercimak joined us by phone for this portion of the meeting. Parker said that the BLM has run out of excuses after our site visit and follow-up by Jenna for us to not fill out an application to develop the old spring site and tie it into our pipeline. This is an opportunity for us to use the assistance of Candace Powers and Todd Thorne with the CIB to prepare our request for the October listing of projects. It will take an estimated $500,000 to develop the old spring site and tie it into our pipeline. It was also recommended that we look at another water storage tank which will also cost about $500,000. We need to be prepared to adjust and pull back on the storage tank if necessary, so that they grant the water source project. It is not guaranteed that we will receive a full grant for the project. It may be awarded as a Grant/Loan. We need to set up a public hearing in September letting the public know that we are applying for a CIB Grant and possibly taking on a loan. Parker will send over a copy of the BLM application before the next meeting. Shelly will email Parker our Rate Structure and Tiers, along with our rate increases. Hauling of Crushed Concrete from loadout area to the collection and/or tank area Les was able to get some of the weeds knocked down and a section of the Collection Area spread with the crushed concrete. We need to get the rest of the weeds mowed and the rest of the crushed concrete that is up there spread out. We still have $1,500.00 in our Source Protection budget that we can order more crushed concrete for the Collection Area. We have piles of crushed concrete at the Loadout area and we need a means of getting it to the tank area for weed control. Les will check with Cody to see if they can help us haul it up there. It is best if we wait to do that until the trenches for the SCADA system are covered. Shelly will check with UT Local Government Trust to see if board members are covered under our insurance policies to operate the backhoe. Internet at Fire Station - Share with Fire Department Mark Marcum with the Fire Department here in Thompson asked if we would be agreeable to sharing our internet with them. He is preparing a budget for the upcoming year and would like to present the option in the budget, The motion was made to share our internet with the Fire Department at $30.00 a month. Motion: Brenda Rogers Second: John Corkery Vote: 5-0 with Les, John, Brenda, Bill and Shelly voting in favor. Fraud Risk Assessment completed by the Board in a work meeting at 6:00 p.m. Old Business: Reports and Updates Chairman Updates and Report: Les Thayn Jack Oreno meter Les has checked the meter that is off the main line on his property. At the first look he thought it was his but with some further investigation and talking to JK, that meter belongs to the Sheep Shearing Pool. Shelly had a phone call from him this morning and will get an email sent concerning where he is on the waiting list. He is not ready to build, just wants to make sure he can get water in the future. Weed Control Les worked up at the Collection Area today, knocking down the weeds before spreading the gravel out. Mark Marcum weeded around the tanks and was paid $60.00 out of the money we allocated for weed control. Les still needs to finish the weeds around the school house. Collection Area Les has started on spreading the gravel out but may need help finishing up. It was really hot up the canyon today. It was suggested starting at 5 am. John has the same model backhoe and could help out if we find board members are covered or take his backhoe up there and team up to get it done. John will be back next Wednesday for 9 days to help. Shelly will check with the coverage. Grand County Commission Update: Bill Winfield There is no new news on the take over of the UMTRA pipeline, but it is still constantly being talked about by those for and against it. Bill was asked about what is happening here in Thompson since the fire department was added to the Moab Valley Fire District. He recommended that we attend their board meetings and address our concerns with them. Water Operator Update and Report: Ryan Bell Ryan was not in attendance due to work. This is the report he emailed to Shelly. June 11th - July 7th (26 day cycle) Spring meter- 282,554,338 usage- 5,602,487 gal. (149 GPM) Totalizer meter- 51,459,655 usage- 2,856,235 gal. (92 GPM) Cl2 bypass- 532,310 usage- 51,360 gal. Total usage- 2,907,595 gal. 51.89% total usage. Cl2 residule- .41 Drops #1-0 #2-9 #3-48 #4-0 #5-0 1. Brad, will bring the tool to fix the desert moon meter and reset it to 0. He has ordered the antenna for the firehouse and crescent junction meters to allow for the out of range meters to pick up. He is also getting the equipment to tie in the chlorine meter, and totalizer meter into the scada system. Tyler will install them when they arrive and finish setting up the scada system. I will be digging the trench and laying the conduit so that he can run the wire. Tyler has also figured out the mod-bus issue with the 10 inch meter at the tanks. And we'll finish install when his crew comes to install antennas and tie in the chlorine and totalizer meter. 2. Mountain land is going to order a new register for the old ballard trailer park meter to fix the issue with it. 3. Brad has ordered the parts for the old u-dot meter job still waiting for him to deliver them. 4. I have been working to repair and reset the other meters around town, that we are having issue with like Jemma Talbot and Keith Mcbeth. 5. Tommy velazquez's meter has a leak on the service side line. I will patch by shutting off corp to the meter. There should be no shutdown of the main required. 6. Brad and tyler are looking into what it would take to tie in the spring totalizer, and Bob's meter into the scada system. Ryan Bell Helen Davis line: Shelly has contacted Helen and let her know that they can go ahead and do their portion of the line as soon as they are ready to because our connecting line is flexible and Ryan won't have trouble hooking it up even if the line-up of the two is not perfect. Holloway Meter Reading: 7/7/26 14285115 Secretary Report: Shelly Thayn June Revenues & Expenditures June Accounts Receivable Summary Review 2nd Quarter Budget and Year to date budget numbers County Sponsored Training Review Secretary's Report June 2026 Deposits and Credits $ 148.62 6/5 Direct Deposit North Wind Portage Customer Accounts Receivable $ 3,983.77 6/22 Customer Accounts Receivable $ 4,132.39 Total Deposits and Credits Expenses $ 1,741.74 6/1 AP/DC Intuit Quickbooks Renewal ( office supplies) $ 10.46 6/2 AP Microsoft ( office supplies) $ 2.03 6/2 DC USPS (postage extra for CCR) $ 39.10 6/6 AP Verizon (monthly phone plan) $ 30.00 6/10 Bill Pay Southeast Utah Health Dept (Lab #4835) $ 54.95 6/10 Bill Pay Emery Telcom (internet loadout building) $ 34.45 6/10 Bill Pay Rocky MT. Power (utilities 001-2) $ 9.78 6/10 Bill Pay Rocky MT. Power (utilities 001-0) $ 60.00 6/22 Check #1931 Mark Marcum (misc. labor weed control tanks) $ 80.06 6/22 Bill Pay Searle's Sav On Propane (tank rent 124 gallon tank) $ 2,450.00 6/22 Bill Pay Smuin, Rich, & Marsing ( annual accounting, write ups) $ 1,471.73 6/26 Check #1932 Ryan Bell (June Payroll 51 hours) $ 912.77 6/26 Check #1933 Shelly Thayn (June payroll 41 hrs $703.97, $208.80 2nd qtr mileage $ 6,825.07 Total of Above Expenses TSSD Gas Card $ 125.00 6/22 DC Exxon 7//11 Thompson $ 6,950.07 Total Expenses for the Month of June MACU Account Balances 6/30/2026 $ 2,608.17 01 Primary Savings/backhoe $ 111.29 02 Secretary Savings/connections $ 1,720.27 03 Loadout Preventative Maintenance Saving $ 1,654.20 50 Checking balance uncleared checks ($1,594.20 checkbook balance) $ 304.10 58 TSSD Gas Card Accounts Invoiced for Water Used in June $ 3,963.20 Active Meter Accounts $ 324.94 Overages $ 346.78 Dormant Meter Customers $ 1,200.02 Loadout Customers $10,050.00 UDOT Contract $15,884.94 Total Water Invoiced Late Fees billed in June $75.00 (Gurney, B. Holloway, K. Lange, J. Roark, T. Ryan) Late Payment Penalty Fees $39.40. Total Fees $114.40 Motion to accept the June Revenues and Expenditures as submitted. Motion: Brenda Rogers Second: John Corkery Vote: 5-0 in favor by Les, John, Brenda, Bill, and Shelly. Revenue Source 2026 Budget April May June Balance end of 2nd quarter Metered ERUs $46, 131.00 $3,971.20 $3,963.20 $3,963.20 $$23,787.20 *$22,343.80 Overages metered $ 2,300.00 $8.28 $97.66 $324.94 $511.04 *$1,788.96 Load-out Sales $ 7,000.00 $578.08 $4,103.17 $1,200.02 $7,832.08 $832.08 Dormant ERUs (currently 10) $ 3,400.00 $346.78 $346.78 $346.78 $2,006.37 *$1,393.63 UDOT Contract (250,000 gallons) $10,050.00 $10,050.00 $10,050.00 -0- UDOT overages $ 250.00 $ 0.00 *$250.00 Other Income ( late fees, refunds) $ 300.00 $114.04 $109.93 $114.40 $653.26 $353.26 PTIF Interest $ 2,000.00 $219.10 $227.21 $222.46 $1,235.86 *$764.14 Activation Fees Shutoff/Reactivation Fees Connection Fees Checking Carryover $4,000.00 $4,000 -0- DWSRF Grant balance previous grant $3,975.00 $3,975.00 $3,975.00 -0- Total Revenue $71,431.00 $75.431.oo $79,406.00 $54,050.81 *$25,355.19 * Under budgeted amount Over budgeted amount EXPENSES 2026 budget April May June Balance end of 2nd quarter Loan/DDW $ 4,000.00 Truck Expenses: Fuel, maintenance $ 2,500.00 $128.39 $121.86 $125.00 $825.56 *$1,674.44 Backhoe Expenses: Fuel, Maintenance $ 2,299.00 $104.21 *$2,194.79 Utilities: Electricity $ 700.00 $49.00 $44.44 $44.23 $364.91 *$335.09 Telephone $ 480.00 $39.10 $39.10 $39.10 $234.06 *$245.94 Internet $ 1,440.00 $34.65> $54.95 $54.95 $553.04 *$886.96 Propane $ 800.00 $80.06 $80.06 *$719.94 Firehouse Building Rent $ 1,500.00 Community public relations $100.00 $90.70 *$9.30 Plumbing Supplies/Parts $ 5,000.00 $131.07 $147.06 $927.81 *$4,072.19 Office Administrative Supplies, QB renew $ 3,200.00 $10.46 $10.46 $1,752,20 $1,984.37 *$1,215.63 Office Equipment $ 1,000.00 $932.60 *$67.40 Bank Charges Postage $ 450.00 $83.30 $2.03 $241.33 *$208.67 Advertising/Public Notice $ 450.00 Insurance (bond/liability) $ 5,000.00 * Under budget Over budget EXPENSES 2026 budget April May June Balance end of 2nd quarter DUES: Blue Stakes, RWA, UASD $ 610.00 Travel/School operator and secretary $ 1,500.00 $208.80 $1,181.15 *$318.85 Canyonlands Solid Waste $ 100.00 Professional Services (accountant, legal claims $ 3,500.00 $273.00 $2,450.00 $3,135.00 *$365.00 Water Samples (postage and processing) $ 1,000.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $174.00 *826.00 Chlorine $ 2,900.00 Building repairs Loadout system $ 1,000.00 Source Protection $ 1,500.00 $3,000.00 $1,500.00 *$1,500.00 Payroll: Wages $24,702.00 $2,331.68 $2,123.47 $2,175.70 $15,381.86 *$9,320.14 Only have about 1 1/2 quarters left in budget Extra Labor $2,400.00 $60.00 $60.00 *$2,340.00 Payroll Taxes(Fed, state, Unemployment Insurance $ 5,800.00 $2,551.96 $4,056.76 *$1,743.24 Transfer Funds to PTIF Cap Fac Replace (10%) Total Expenses $71,431.00 $75,431.00 $79,406.00 $31,827.42 *$47,578.58 *Under budget Over budget Areas need to Address from UASD Training on June 12, 2026 With LeGrande Bitter and Heather Anderson 1. Board Members need to complete the Special District & Special Service District Board Member Training along with Open and Public Meetings Act Training within 1 year of first appointment and again after each appointment. I have certificates of completion in the office for the following: Brenda Rogers: Open & Public Meeting training and Board Member training John Corkery: Board Member training Bill Winfield: Open & Public Meeting training Les & Shelly are waiting to receive their certificates from the training. 2. We need to record in the minutes the votes by name even if the vote is unanimous. 3. For Budget and Fee Increase Public Hearings we must provide electronic access and if we don't have the capability the County must help with that. 4. In addition to where we post our agenda in town, we need to post it on the office door. 5. Handouts included in the meeting must be added to the minutes. 6. Audio recordings of our meetings only need to be saved for 36 months. 7. Board members need to do an Oath of Office when appointed. Need to put it on the agenda and do it in an open meeting. 8. On the Fraud Risk Assessment if we mark yes on question #4, need to have a signed Ethical Behavior statement by each board member. I am in the process of getting that statement from the UASD website. Adjourn: 7:31 pm

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Meeting Location

101 Firehouse Lane
101 Firehouse Lane
Thompson Springs, UT 84540
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Shelly Thayn

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tssd101@gmail.com

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(435) 210-4470

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August 14, 2026 10:50 AM

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August 14, 2026 10:50 AM

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