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Special Service District

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Sanpete County Water Conservancy District

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Sanpete County Water Conservancy District Board

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approved minutes of August 11, 2026 approved on September 8, 2026

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

August 11, 2026 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

August 11, 2026 08:30 PM

Description/Agenda

SANPETE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustees Jay Olsen Matthew Palmer Justin Jackson Wade Eliason McCrae Christiansen Stanford Jensen Scott Bartholomew NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Board of Trustees Meeting Date: August 11, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: 520 North 100 East, Manti, Utah Meeting Minutes Trustees Present: Jay Olsen, Stanford Jensen, McCrae Christiansen, Wade Eliason, and Matt Palmer Trustees Absent: Scott Bartholomew and Justin Jackson Others Present: Brian Andrews, Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering; Nate Broadhurst, Clyde Snow & Associates; Randy Strate, Horseshoe Irrigation Co.; Tod Beesley, Twin Creeks Irrigation; Amanda Olson; and Kristine Oxman. 1. Welcome and Roll Call- Jay Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. a roll call was conducted, and a quorum of the Board was present. 2. Approval of the July 14, 2026, Meeting Minutes- The Minutes of July 14, 2026, meeting were reviewed by the board. Stanford Jensen made a motion to approve the minutes. McCrae Christiansen seconded the motion. Vote: Jay Olsen-Yes; Stanford Jensen-Yes; McCrae Christiansen-Yes; Wade Eliason-Yes; Matt Palmer-Yes. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Financial Report Approval of Outstanding Bills- The board reviewed the bills. A motion was made by Wade Eliason to approve the bills. McCrae Christiansen seconded the motion. Vote: Jay Olsen-Yes; Stanford Jensen-Yes; McCrae Christiansen-Yes; Wade Eliason-Yes; Matt Palmer-Yes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Project Updates - Discussion and possible action regarding standards and criteria for project ranking The Board discussed the standards and criteria for project ranking. No changes to the existing criteria were proposed or determined necessary at this time. - Current projects- no updates at this time. - New applications received - Fayette is in the process of completing an application but have not turned it in yet. Cottonwood Irrigation has contacted Brian Andrews and stated that they would like to submit an application. Todd Beesley of Twin Creeks Irrigation was present, it was reported that a revised project plan had been submitted reflecting a change in piping materials. Brian Andrews stated that the piping material had been revised but that the project cost estimate had not been updated. The Board discussed the need for an updated cost estimate before the project could be considered for approval. The Board advised Mr. Beesley to have the project engineer obtain updated estimates so that an accurate project cost can be provided. - Status of the District's change applications- Nothing at this time. - Monitoring of change applications- Brian Andrews is present and reports to the board on the change applications they have been monitoring. There is a discussion of why these change applications are of concern. Wade Eliason makes a motion to approve Brian to file a protests on behalf of the District, for change applications A54853 and A54816. They will not be protesting Application A54884. Stanford Jensen seconded the motion. Vote: Jay Olsen-Yes; Stanford Jensen-Yes; McCrae Christiansen-Yes; Wade Eliason-Yes; Matt Palmer-Yes. Motion passed unanimously. - Discussion on expanding monitoring well to well change applications. - The Board discussed concerns regarding well-to-well change applications, including situations in which a change application involving a secondary water right may result in the right being treated as a primary water right. The Board discussed whether the District should begin monitoring well-to-well change applications that meet specified criteria so that the District may evaluate whether a protest is appropriate. McCrae Christiansen made a motion to authorize Brian Andrews to begin monitoring well-to-well change applications that meet the District's criteria. Matt Palmer seconded the motion. Vote: Jay Olsen-Yes; Stanford Jensen-Yes; McCrae Christiansen-Yes; Wade Eliason-Yes; Matt Palmer-Yes. Motion passed unanimously. - Ground water study update- Jay Olsen asked Brian Andrews how the Board would be educated regarding the groundwater study and how the information could be used by the District. Mr. Andrews explained that the information could be used in evaluating certain change applications and could also be presented as part of the District's WET Day outreach and education program. Mr. Andrews stated that he would provide another presentation to the Board at the next meeting. 5. Outreach and Education Discussion- The Board discussed preparations for the District's WET Day outreach and education event. The Board identified the need to prepare a flyer and determine appropriate methods for distributing information about the event. 6. Narrows- Brian Andrews reported that two proposals had been received for wetland delineation work at the Narrows. The proposals had previously been provided to the Board for review Wade Eliason made a motion to accept the Bio West proposal. Stanford Jensen seconded the motion. Vote: Jay Olsen-Yes; Stanford Jensen-Yes; McCrae Christiansen-Yes; Wade Eliason-Yes; Matt Palmer-Yes. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Other Business / Public Comment Public comment limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. (No action will be taken on matters raised during public comment unless properly noticed on a future agenda.)- Randy Strate addressed the Board regarding the monitoring of well-to-well change applications. Mr. Strate stated that he had previously raised the issue with the District and provided some examples of why he believes monitoring these applications is important. 8. Closed Session Consideration and possible action on a motion to enter a Closed Session pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205(1)(c) and (d) for: A strategy session regarding pending or reasonably imminent litigation; and Discussion of the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property where public discussion would disclose the district's negotiation strategy. At 7:36 p.m., Stanford Jensen made a motion to convene a closed meeting pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205(1)(c) and (d) for the purpose of discussing pending or reasonably imminent litigation and strategy regarding the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property where public discussion would disclose the District's negotiation strategy. The closed meeting was held at 520 North 100 East, Manti, Utah. The motion was seconded by McCrae Christiansen, Vote: Jay Olsen-Yes; Stanford Jensen-Yes; McCrae Christiansen-Yes; Wade Eliason-Yes; Matt Palmer-Yes. Motion passed unanimously. Stanford Jensen made a motion at 8:32 PM to end the closed meeting and return to the open meeting with no action taken. Matt Palmer seconded the motion Vote: Jay Olsen-Yes; Stanford Jensen-Yes; McCrae Christiansen-Yes; Wade Eliason-Yes; Matt Palmer-Yes. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Adjournment- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. Next Scheduled Meeting: October 13, 2026

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kristine Oxman 435-851-6772

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Board members Stanford Jensen- McCrae Christiansen- Justin Jackson- Scott Bartholomew - Wade Eliason- Matt Palmer- Jay Olsen- Chairman Board email- Sanpetewcd@gmail.com

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520 South 100 East
Manti, UT 84642
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September 09, 2026 04:36 PM

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September 09, 2026 04:36 PM

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