SERVICE AREA #3 – SNOWBIRD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
January 20th, 2026
9567 E. By-Pass Road
Snowbird, Utah 84092
ATTENDEES:
Chris Bremer, Vice Chairman
Tom Prosek, Trustee
Kasey Carpenter, General Manager/Treasurer
Bryauna Alderin, Office Manager/Clerk
John Brindle, System Manager
The Salt Lake County Service Area #3 Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Bremer at 4:04 pm.
Meeting Minutes approval – With no comments or questions. Trustee Prosek motioned to approve the minutes from December 08th, 2025, board meeting. Vice Chairman Bremer seconded the motion, and it carried.
A copy of the meeting minutes is available for review.
12/10/25 Public Hearing Minutes approval - With no comments or questions. Vice Chairman Bremer motioned to approve the minutes from December 12th, 2025, Public Hearing on Budget approval and 2026 Property Tax increase. Trustee Prosek seconded the motion, and it carried.
A copy of the meeting minutes is available for review.
Open and Public meeting laws - As an annual requirement governed by the Utah State Legislature, current public officer (Trustees), are needed to annually review the “Open and Public Meeting Act” (Utah Code Title: -52-Chapter 4). Ms. Alderin presented Salt Lake County Service Area #3’s 2026 annual review of the laws about open and public meetings. This was a video provided by the Office of the State Auditor. A link to the Open and Public meetings review is attached to the meeting minutes. Office of the State Auditor - Training Portal (utah.gov)
2025 State Auditor Fraud Risk assessment – Ms. Alderin presented the Fraud Risk assessment. The 2025 assessment for Salt Lake County Service Area #3 scored 335/395 which puts the Service Area #3 at a Low risk level for 2025. Ms. Alderin emailed the Board with updated copies of the Conflict-of-Interest Policy & Form and the Ethical Behavior Pledge annual signature requirements for the Fraud Risk assessment. A copy of the 2025 Fraud Risk assessment is attached for review.
2026 SA3 Bylaws Chairman/ Vice Chairman selection- As per section 3.2.1 of the SA3 Bylaws, Ms. Alderin explained in a conversation with Chairman Richards before the meeting he said he agrees with what Trustee Prosek and Vice Chairman Bremer decide. The Board members present discussed the chair and vice chair positions. Trustee Prosek nominated Trustee Bremer for Chairman, noting Trustee Bremer’s potential of continuing board terms as this will likely be Trustee Prosek’s last term. Trustee Bremer nominated Trustee Prosek as Vice Chairman for 2026. Trustee Prosek made a motion to approve. Trustee Bremer seconded the motion, Proxy vote in favor made for Trustee Richards by Ms. Alderin and it carried.
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT-
PFAS 2nd round water testing – Mr. Carpenter said both the Town of Alta and Service Area #3 have received the results of the second round of PFAS sample testing. Mr. Carpenter explained same as the first round of testing, all the tested contaminants came back below the reporting level. Mr. Carpenter said that no added treatment or testing is currently needed.
Town Of Alta and SA3 3-year pesticide testing – Mr. Carpenter explained that one of two routine pesticide test was missed for 2025, the testing requires consecutive quarters in the same year. The first tests were taken in December. Mr. Carpenter said that after discussion with the State it is understood that both Service Area #3 and Town of Alta systems will show the 15 IPS points until the next round of testing has been completed during the next test window between 2026-2028. Mr. Carpenter said the IPS points will not affect the standing of either system as there are no other enforcements from the state.
Snowbird’s Nest restaurant – Mr. Carpenter said Snowbird’s Mid Mountain restaurants water system has been in operation about a month. Mr. Carpenter explained everything is operational. The restaurant is using more water than in the past, but the 6 tanks seem to be keeping up with demand. Mr. Carpenter said a new Force Flow Chlorine Scale was installed to replace the scale bought by Snowbird that was not sufficient.
SA3 Website design meetings- Mr. Carpenter said Ms. Alderin has been working on the website upgrade with ProIQ. Ms. Alderin said that it should be about two weeks until there is a draft of the new website.
Service Area #3 chemical room So2 leak – Mr. Carpenter said on Tuesday January 13th an alarm was received by the Scada system that the So2 was leaking and the emergency shut off system closed the valves automatically. Mr. Brindle responded and realized that the cylinder was still leaking So2. Mr. Carpenter explained he believes the auto shut off torqued the valve too tight and unseated the valve. Mr. Carpenter said that the full-face respirator was missing, so a emergency SCVA with a small oxygen tank was used to assess the initial situation. Mr. Carpenter explained that Med 113 was called to help and provide professional SVCAs for protection as it was possible, taking the regulator off could have unseated the valve, fully opening the tank. Mr. Carpenter said the capping of the valve was successful. A new full-face respirator with filters has been ordered and we are looking into an upgraded SVCA emergency system. Thatcher Chemical who provides the cylinders is sending a tech to examine the tank for return transport.
Lower Canyon main sewer meter- Mr. Carpenter explained that the calibration of the lower sewer meter may be off, it was discussed with Cottonwood Improvement District that they were going to come to re-calibrate the meter but seems it was not completed due to ownership questions. Mr. Carpenter explained when fourth quarter meter reads were sent to Mr. Evans from Cottonwood Improvement District it shows to be about 30% lower than historic reads, Mr. Carpenter explained it is possible after re calibration we will have to pay more for the fourth quarter sewer treatment 2025. Mr. Carpenter spoke with John from Cottonwood this morning and they have hired Aqua Environmental Services, which will be calibrating the sewer meter soon.
2025 End of year and Annual Reporting – The Service Area 3 team has been working on the Service Area and Town of Alta end of year submissions, quarterlies and water use annual reporting.
2026 D.C. National Rural Water Conference – Mr. Carpenter explained that Mr. Brindle will be attending the national Rural Water Conference in Washington D.C. again this year with Mr. McIntosh. Conference is February 2nd – February 6th, 2026.
RWAU Conference Feb 23- Feb 26th, 2026- Mr. Carpenter and Ms. Alderin will be attending the Rural water association conference in St. George. Mr. Carpenter and Ms. Alderin will attend regular classes to keep current certifications.
Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Carpenter reviewed with the Board of Trustees the Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison report through December 31st, 2025, and the Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual January 1st, 2025, through December 31st, 2025. These reports are emailed to members of the Board prior to the Board meeting for their review.
Approval of Bills paid – Approval of the bills listed on the check detail dated December 5th, 2025, through January 15th, 2026, as presented by Mr. Carpenter, and hereby authorized and ratified to be paid by the office manager. Trustee Prosek made a motion to approve. Chairman Bremer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. A copy of the approved check detail is available for review.
Adjournment - With there being no further business, Chairman Bremer adjourned the meeting at 5:10 pm.
Salt Lake County Service Area #3