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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 for 4-8-2025, approved on May 13 2025

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Water and Irrigation

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

April 8, 2025 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

April 8, 2025 09:10 PM

Description/Agenda

SANPETE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD of TRUSTEES Jay Olsen Matthew Palmer Justin Jackson Wade Eliason McCrae Christiansen Stanford Jensen Scott Bartholomew Meeting For April 8, 2025 6:30 P.M. Present were: Jay Olsen, McCrae Christiansen, Justin Jackson, Matt Palmer, and Stanford Jensen. Also present were Brian Andrews with Hansen Allen and Luce Engineering, Mike Hansen with Fountain Green Irrigation Co. Welcome- Jay Olsen welcomes everyone. Approval of March 11, 2025, minutes- The Minutes of the March 11, 2025, meeting was reviewed by the board. Matt Palmer made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by McCrae Christiansen and the motion passed unanimously with Jay Olsen, Matt Palmer, McCrae Christiansen, Stanford Jensen, and Justin Jackson each voting by name in the affirmative. Mike Hansen Fountain Green Irrigation Company discussion on shareholders transferring their shares to groundwater- Mike is not present. The matter is passed, and latter discussed Update on current projects and any new applications- Brian Andrews gave the board a draft memorandum written to Carol Jessop, and Collard Families regarding the Narrows Direct Diversion Right of Way and Easement. The board reviewed it and asked if we have a flood easement and stated that we should work on getting a flood easement while we are working with the families. lease agreement on the Carbon Property- We were not granted the water lease; The Smiths still want to lease the land and have mailed payment for the lease. Justin Jackson made a motion to continue our lease with Grant and Judy Smith for this year. The motion was seconded by Stanford Jensen and the motion passed unanimously with Jay Olsen, Matt Palmer, McCrae Christiansen, Stanford Jensen, and Justin Jackson. Each voting by name in the affirmative. Creation of a Ground Water management plan- Brian Andrews gave the board a copy of the 2017 memorandum of groundwater recharge that was completed as an example of what they have done in the past. Brian stated that it wouldn't take too much to update it and get even more accurate with today's information. Stanford stated that he would like to see it updated and be able to see the safe yield. Then with the updated information he would like them to go to the state and let them know that we are already overallocated. Jay Olsen said he would like to see if we could convince water rights to help with the cost. The board asked Brian Andrews to give them a quote on how much it would cost to update the Groundwater study. Jay Olsen asked approximately how long it would take for the update to be completed. Brian responded that it would take about 2 months. Mike Hansen with Fountain Green Irrigation Co. is now present to talk about his groundwater concerns including the state over allocating wells permits. The board updates Mike on the discussion they were having about groundwater and the study that they are going to have completed. The board lets him know that Fountain Green Irrigation can have their own study completed which may put a hold on water rights approving wells. A copy of The Utah code was given to the board for reference. Discussion of new ranking criteria for projects- No discussion at this time. Proposal to the Board for Consideration for the creation of an ongoing Water Education and Training Day (WET Day)- Justin provided a handout to the board. Justin talks about an education day (WET Day) He stated that they would start with an education day for irrigation companies, shareholders, and eventually cities and others. They discuss the idea of having breakout sessions. They feel like maybe this first time they would all meet together but, in the future, they would consider having different breakout sessions. They discuss possible dates times, sponsors, and different topics. This year they are looking at holding WET day during the first part of November but in the future, it may be moved to January. There is discussion on including an incentive for those who come to WET days by giving them 5 points towards project application ranking. The board will use KMTI, mailers, and the local newspaper to get the word out. Approve payment of outstanding bills- The board reviewed the bills. A motion was made by Justin Jackson to approve the bills. Stanford Jensen seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously with Jay Olsen, Matt Palmer, McCrae Christiansen, Stanford Jensen, and Justin Jackson. Each voting by name in the affirmative. Easement update- No new information at this time. Other Business - Jay Olsen informs the board that the planning commission will be having a meeting on putting meters on wells. Jay is going to go as a representative for this board in favor of meters and data reporting. Next meeting: May 13, 2025 The meeting is adjured at 9:10 P.M.

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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 or David Cox at 435-835-5671.

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160 North Main
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Manti, UT 84642
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Kristine Oxman

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kristineoxman@hotmail.com

Contact Phone

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May 14, 2025 07:42 PM

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May 14, 2025 07:42 PM

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