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Government Type

Special Service District

Entity

Thompson Special Service District

Public Body

Thompson Special Service Water District

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Notice Title

Meeting

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special service districts, public meeting

Notice Type(s)

Meeting, Hearing

Event Start Date & Time

September 9, 2026 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

September 9, 2026 07:20 PM

Description/Agenda

Thompson Special Service District 2026 Monthly Meeting and PUBLIC HEARING Minutes Approved October 14, 2026 Wednesday, September 9, 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 24 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; Shelly Thayn, Trustee and Secretary; Ryan Bell, Water Operator. Bill Winfield, County Commission Liaison and Trustee was excused as he had a prior engagement scheduled. Citizens Present: Saina Cary PUBLIC HEARING OLD SPRING SITE/WATER STUDY AND ADDITIONAL TANK INSTALL PROJECT CIB PLANNING GRANT WITH 50% MATCH The Board shared the following information with the public and then opened the floor for questions and comments. -Purpose and Benefits: Thompson Special Service District has additional water rights located up Thompson Canyon that are not currently being utilized. We have been working with the BLM in order for us to redevelop the Old Spring Site. This study will enable us to move forward in planning for future water needs for our District and put our water rights to work for us. At this time there is no increase in fees anticipated other than those set forth in our Rules of Operation over the next 4 years. Project Scope: Environmental efforts are needed to prepare for the anticipated construction project next year and include: Cultural Resources Surveys; Aquatic Resources Delineation; Protected Plant Species Surveys; Environmental Assessment; and Biological Assessment. The timeline for this CIB Grant looks like this: Application is due October 1. We are working with Jones & DeMille Engineering. Funding consideration: December or January CIB meeting. It is possible that we could receive approval prior to that as our requested amount is small compared to other requests they receive. The anticipated award would be late Winter. -50% Match required The project cost is $30,000 and the District is required to match 50% of the cost. We have money in our PTIF General Fund to cover that match. That money was set aside from our loadout sales that exceeded our anticipated revenue. - Opened Floor to the Public There were no questions. The comment made was that it was good to be looking ahead and to be prepared for what is coming in the future. The Board then moved into their regular monthly meeting. Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda Citizens to Be Heard: ( 3-minute late signup session) Saina Carey expressed concerns that Ryan, our water operator, was not in attendance at the beginning of our meetings or not at all. We thanked her for her concerns and let her know that there are some health issues he is dealing with. Citizens to be Heard: ( signed up for 15-minute session) NONE New Business: Discussion and Action Items: -Approve August 12, 2026 monthly meeting minutes Motion: John Corkery Second: Brenda Rogers Vote: 4-0 with Les, John, Brenda, and Shelly voting in favor. -Confirm or Change Wednesday, October 14, 2026 monthly meeting date No change -Old Spring Site Redevelopment After listening to the information, questions, and concerns at the public hearing the motion was made to accept the proposal of Jones & DeMille for our application for a CIB Grant for the Redevelopment of the Old Spring Site Study and Tank Installation. Motion: Brenda Rogers Second: John Corkery Vote: 4-0 with Les, John, Brenda and Shelly voting in favor. -Amend Budget Zenner License/Warranty Agreement Payment *Add to Revenue Loadout Sales Current $7,000 End of August Sales Total $10,195.88 Amend to $ 9,100 *Add line item for Zenner to pay invoices totalling $2,005.20 Shelly shared the response from Candace with the CIB that our grant can't be used for maintenance or the SCADA system or the fees associated with it. The above information was explained and a motion was then made. The motion was to amend the budget by changing the revenue in loadout sales from $7,000 to $9,100 and add an expense line item for Zenner to pay invoices totalling $2,005.20. Motion: Brenda Rogers Second: John Corkery Vote: 4-0 with Les, John, Brenda, and Shelly voting in favor. Old Business: Reports and Updates Chairman Updates and Report: Les Thayn -Repainting Exterior School House Quotes At this time we haven't received any quotes. Les will get Brenda the phone numbers that he has to call and ask for quotes. -Mowing of Weeds at Collection Area AJ Rogers completed the mowing with his brushhog on 9/5, invoice has been received, and paid. -Crushed Concrete Spreading at Collection Area John can now move forward with spreading the crushed concrete that is at the Collection Area. Bill said he would help before and Ryan is available to help. -Hauling to & Spreading of Crushed Concrete to Tank Enclosed Area Quotes Waiting on quotes. John will get a quote from his friend for the next meeting. -Backhoe Service Estimate from Wagner The service has been completed. We had approved $6,000 for the project if we had to transport. The quote was $4,900 but should be a little less as there were some parts to be returned. Just waiting for the mechanic to submit his work order and then they will send the invoice. Grand County Commission Update: Bill Winfield No report. Bill was excused due to a prior engagement. Water Operator Update and Report: Ryan Bell READINGS REPORT: Dates: 8/2 - 9/8/26 37 days GPM: 84 gpm Spring Meter Reading: 289075589 4,949,716 gallons produced Totalizer Tank Reading: 54727666 60 gpm 2,153,741 gallons through totalizer Chlorine Meter Reading: 1444130 345,780 gallons through it Total Gallons: 2,499,521 gallons 50.49% usage of water collected Chlorine Report: Residual - .39 We have 49 lbs. of gas left will order next month. Will also be ordering nitrate bottles from Chem Tech Water Flows coming out of the drops: -1 0 -2 12 -3 8 -4 0 -5 0 Holloway Meter Reading: 15142942 REPORTS: -CIB Grant/SCADA System Ordered a new register for the meter at Ballard RV Park from Mountainland. Working on the trench behind the chlorinator building. Waiting on Brad for the relay items to Crescent Jct. -UDOT Meter Update: Nate with RWAU will be out Friday to help install the isolation valve in the line. Need to post notice for Friday at the 2 rest stops, RV Park, 7/11, UDOT, and fire station that the water will be off from 10 - 11. Shelly will get those posted. -OTHER ITEMS: The leak as Velasquez's has been repaired, replaced pvc to the meter. Will get it buried now that it has dried out. Ryan asked Shelly if Dave Cozzens had contacted her. He has not. Apparently, he is doing some work for Jaime Roark at the 4 meters on west Hwy 6 & 50. The meters are in but they are just stubbed out on Jaime's side. Before the water can be turned on, they need to be connected to something. Secretary Report: Shelly Thayn -New Past Due Letters Copies of the letters were given to each of the board members. They are necessary for a legal paper trail. GWSSA letters were used as a guideline. -Accounts Receivable Summary Our August summary is looking really good. We have several customers who pay in advance which offsets our one customer that we are preparing to place a lien on his property for his delinquent account. -Revenues & Expenditures Secretary's Report August 2026 Deposits and Credits $ 1,161.08 8/7 Customer Accounts Receivable $ 2,536.40 8/20 Customer Accounts Receivable $ 148.62 8/28 Direct Deposit North Wind Portage Customer Accounts Receivable $ 3,710.88 8/31 Customer Accounts Receivable $ 7,556.98 Total Deposits and Credits Expenses $ 10.46 8/2 AP Microsoft (office supplies) $ 1,731.45 8/4 Check #1936 Ryan Bell ( July payroll 60 hours) $ 39.10 8/6 AP Verizon (monthly phone plan) $ 30.00 8/14 Bill Pay Southeast UT Health Dept. ( Lab #5371) $ 24.00 8/14 Bill Pay Desert West Office Supply (Inv#276505 postage water sample) $ 34.58 8/14 Bill Pay Rocky MT. Power ( 001-2 utilities) $ 9.76 8/14 Bill Pay Rocky MT. Power ( 001-0 utilities) $ 189.00 8/14 Bill Pay Smuin, Rich & Marsing (Inv #56681 2nd qtr tax prep) $ 109.90 8/14 Bill Pay Emery Telcom ( Internet office & loadout bldg) $ 738.31 8/31 Check #1938 Shelly Thayn ( August payroll 43 hours) $ 923.44 8/31 Check #1939 Ryan Bell ( August payroll hours) $ 3,840.00 Total of above Expenses Gas Card Expenses $ 125.00 8/16 DC Exxon 7/11 Thompson (fuel service truck) $ 56.71 8/26 DC Exxon 7/11 Thompson (fuel service truck) $ 181.71 Total Gas Card Expenses $ 4,021.71 Total Expenses for August MACU Account Balances 8/31/2026 $ 2,608.39 01 Primary Savings/Backhoe $ 111.29 02 Secretary Savings/Connections $ 1,985.43 03 Loadout Preventative Maintenance Savings $ 21,278.29 50 Checking balance Uncleared Checks ($13,970.58 checkbook balance) $ 372.39 58 TSSD Gas Card Accounts Invoiced for Water Used in August $ 4,012.74 Active Meter Customers $ 276.57 Overages $ 322.01 Dormant Meter Customers $ 914.18 Loadout Customers $ 5,525.50 Total Water Invoiced Late Fees billed in August $140.00 ( JK Allred, Gurney's, B. Holloway, K. Lange, Resort Retailers, J. Roark, T. Ryan) Late Payment Penalty Fees $56.73 Total Fees $196.73 Motion to Accept Revenues and Expenses as Submitted Motion: Brenda Rogers Second: John Corkery Vote: 4-0 with Les, John, Brenda, and Shelly voting in favor. Adjourned: 7:20 p.m.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

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

Contact Email

tssd101@gmail.com

Contact Phone

(435) 210-4470

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October 20, 2026 09:37 AM

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October 20, 2026 09:37 AM

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