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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 27, 2026
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER: Justin Logan called Zoom meeting to order at
8:02pm Meeting started late due to technical difficulty.
IN ATTENDANCE:; Justin Logan, Chairman; Mark Pinnau, Trustee; Linda Heusser, Clerk; Porter Heusser, Records Manager;. Minutes for 25 June 2026 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed. Mark Pinnau motioned and Justin Logan seconded approval of minutes as published. Voting was unanimous.
Justin conducted review of reconciliations for the months June and July 2026. Cash balance as of 30 June was $13,513.58 and $12,536.94 as of 31 July. Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet year to date were discussed. Dan still has some work to do on the Balance Sheet Equities. Discussion was held regarding Customer Account Balances. As of 23 June, Amount owed MHID is $3,720 and customer credit balance is $15,837 Six (6) customer accounts in the amount of $1,882 were over 60 days past due. Each of these customers will be notified and necessary action will be taken per previously established MHID practice. Water use report was discussed. Total use year to date is 15.2 ac-ft compared to 18.1 ac-ft through July 2025. Unused 158.5 ac-ft. Per cent used year to date 18.1.
TASK ASSIGNMENTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
1. MARK REPORT ON PROGRESS OF TURNING PINEWOOD AREA CUSTOMERS OVER TO LAYTON.
Mark to get with Layton City Engineer to determine feasibility of transferring Layton customers to Layton City. Justin has tried to talk to Layton Mayor to discuss the situation and is awaiting her return call so a meeting can be set up.
2. MARK/JUSTIN REPORT ON STATUS OF LOAN. Justin feels the State is probably dragging their feet. Porter will call Jones to determine status of their work. Target is to have everything completed so that we can start put the job out for bid by the first part of 2027. Ask Jones to provide schedule/time line. Justin indicated he is available to set up a meeting with the State/Jones, etc. Mark will meet with Jones & Associates.
3. FIRE MARSHALL: Awaiting Jones & Associates to check with Fire Marshall regarding size of line supplying Moss Hollow. Porter will add to list of action items for Jones & Associates.
4. VALVE MAINTENANCE: Brett was not in attendance. Justin asked Mark to talk to Brett to see how he is doing on valve maintenance schedule.
5. UPPER RESERVOIR ACCESS: Mark indicated access is worse that part of path has sluffed off. Porter suggested an attorney's letter. Mark will try to schedule a meeting with Kaysville regarding this matter
6. TAX SUPPORT: Mark had met with Davis County Auditor and she asked if MHID receives any taxes. Mark told her No. He will continue to work with Auditor. Mark stated that both Layton and Kaysville are probably receiving tax dollars for customers in those cities..
7. YARD MAINTENANCE: Yard is approximately 2/3 complete. Found some damage at upper tank. Someone has thrown rocks and broke solar panel Mark will replace.
8. DISCUSSION: REGARDING UPDATING RATES.: Item tabled and will be reviewed as information is received regarding actions of Jones & Associates. Mark indicated access is worse than previous with new home being built. Mark will attempt to meet with Kaysville, City regarding this matter.
9. UNICORPARATED: Porter, who is a member of the Davis County Planning Commission mentioned that a new State law requires unincorporated islands be annexed to surrounding city. Mutton Hollow is largest unincorporated area in the county.
10. RECURRING EVENTS: MARK
a. Needs to replace rusted lid support at lower tank. Has talked to Mark Johnson about fabricating the lid. Mark will take measurements and buy steel..
b. Will try to get tank cleaning scheduled. Justin suggested Mark get permission for access from owners.
c. Mark removed sagebrush from around tank.
d. Tank Cleaning went good. Lower tank was clean, upper tank had a bit more sediment. No sign of damage.
e. By Products Test: In the past this test was conducted once per year. Due to our population (740 estimated by Mark) test now needs to be conducted quarterly. Justin suggested we petition for once per year.
f. Porter will test Emergency Calling System to check phone numbers and to determine number of residents at MHID address.
11. Dan: will work on updating the Balance Sheet.
12. Dan called State regarding insurance charges. He questions the cost and coverage Justin asked Dan to get a copy of insurance policy.
13. STATE REPORTS: Dan reported he is current.
14. DAN NEEDS TO COMPLETE PLANT OPERATOR'S TRAINING. Mark indicated the training will be next week. He will call Dan.
15. NEW METER TECHNOLOGY: Mark has contacted Weber Basin regarding MHID being able to use their tower for meter communications.
a. Weber Basin will charge $.75 per customer per year for monthly readings.
b. Justin asked Mark to get cost for updated meters.
16. BACKFLO PREVENTION: Board Members need to be trained in Back flow prevention. He will provide information regarding the test to Board Members.
17. POSSIBLE ROAD DAMAGE: Porter asked if Mark has looked at bump across road at top of Mutton Hollow Road approximately where MHID line crosses under road. Mark will continue to monitor.
18. TIME AND MILEAGE
19. READ METERS
20. MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:47 pm
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 Frank Ferrante at 801-444-2354.