STRAWBERRY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
April 11, 2012
The Strawberry Water Users Association Board
of Directors held a regular board meeting in the Association’s office at
Payson, Utah, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
Twelve directors were present with J. Merrill
Hallam, Dan Ellsworth, Guy Larson, Scott Phillips being absent. Jeremy Sorensen, and Shawn Thomas were in
attendance. Shawn Thomas recorded the
minutes.
President Calvin Crandall conducted the meeting.
Robert McMullin offered the invocation and Neil Sorensen led the group in the
pledge of allegiance. President Crandall welcomed Neil Sorensen back and
welcomed Jackson Crofts, Darrell Devy and Debbie Vanoy from Central Utah Water
Conservancy District to the meeting also Trapper Burdick with Spanish Fork City
Approval
of the Minutes
Dale Rowley made a motion, seconded by Robert McMullin,
approving the minutes of the regular board meeting held March 6, 2012. It was unanimously approved.
CUWCD
annual reprt on Diamond Fork System Jackson
Crofts and Darrell Devy reported on the status of repairs and improvements
being made in the Diamond Fork System.
Jackson Crofts and Darrell Devy excused
themselves from the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Properties
and Development Committee
Spanish Fork City Construction Access request Trapper Burdick with
Spanish Fork City reported on the work currently being done through the Spanish
Fork Diversion Dam property it should be complete within 30 to 45 days. Spanish Fork City is requesting additional
access from SWUA for their stream bank stabilization project near the diversion
dam.
Blair Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Robert McMullin,
approving access to Spanish Fork City for their stream bank stabilization
project. It was unanimously approved.
Trapper excused himself from the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Other Chairman
Quentin Francom reported that the committee recommends a new block retaining
wall at the diversion dam. The diversion dam employees would complete the labor
on the wall during their normal working hours. The recommendation is to have
the wall complete before the new asphalt is done.
Quentin Francom made a motion, seconded by Neil Sorensen,
approving $7,500 to purchase block for a retaining wall at the diversion dam. The
motion failed.
There was discussion with the board that the
committee should look at all options for the retaining wall including finding
funding for the block.
Maintenance & Water Conservation Projects Chairman Quentin Francom
reported on the Maintenance & Water Conservation Projects and photos of the
projects were shown.
Large Warehouse Chairman
Quentin Francom asked if the board wants to pursue a judgment bond against
Bella Granite.
Quentin Francom made a motion, seconded by Robert
McMullin, approving SWUA pursue a judgment against Bella Granite. It was unanimously
approved.
Zion’s bank is temporarily paying the rent on
the warehouse while they deal with Bella Granite’s inventory.
Robert McMullin suggested you get the cost
from the attorney to file a judgment.
Other Chairman
Francom reported that staff has received bids to trim the tree’s at the Spanish
Fork Power Plant.
Quentin Francom made a motion, seconded by Jesse Warren,
approving the bid for $2,800 to trim the tree’s at the Spanish Fork Power Plant.
It was unanimously approved.
Diamond Fork Gauging Station Chairman Francom reported that Jeremy
Sorensen had an appointment with Reed Murray to discuss the proposed Diamond
Fork Gauging station. During the meeting it was determined that the project
would be approved.
Friends of Strawberry Kelly Lewis reported on the Friends
of Strawberry meeting.
Water
Policy Committee
BOR policy update (Footnote 6 changes) Chairman Garry Brown reported that SWUA has
submitted comments on footnote 6. If you would like a copy talk to Jeremy.
Other Chairman
Brown reported that Jeremy met with SUVMWA’s engineer and discussed ground
water recharge.
Chairman Brown reported that Jeremy has been
in discussions with Payson City concerning the Old Fields water exchange.
Jeremy spoke with Shawn Draney about this and Shawn suggested that Payson
City/Strawberry High Line Canal Company and SWUA meet and discuss this issue so
that everyone understands what is being requested and how to accomplish the
task so that it will work for everyone.
Chairman Brown reported that a meeting was
held recently to discuss creating a Water District in south Utah County. Jeremy
attended the meeting.
Chairman Brown reminded everyone about the
Canal Companies Coalition meeting tomorrow night.
Finance
Committee
Disbursements and Expenses
Garry Brown made a motion, seconded by Robert McMullin,
approving payment of the invoices, and checks previously written as
presented. It was unanimously approved.
Financial Reports and Investments Chairman Kevin Anderson reported that we
received a check for $6,400 from DBSI. SWUA’s ownership has been increased in
Highlands at Spectrum we should receive a check in August for approximately
$10,000. The committee is still working with Colton.
Resolution for change in signers with
financial services.
Kelly Lewis made a motion,
seconded by Blair Hamilton, approving the SWUA President, Vice-President,
Finance Committee chairman and the Secretary/Treasurer become signers on all
financial services, and to create a corporate resolution if needed. It
was unanimously approved.
Irrigation
Committee
River
Commissioner's Report Chairman Jesse Warren reviewed the Spanish
Fork River Commissioner’s written report that is maintained in SWUA’s files.
Change of Place of Use and Water Deeds
Garry Brown made a motion, seconded by Robert
McMullin, approving:
1.
A
Water Deed request made by Blake and Sara Ross to Richard Behling Serial No.
337.080 for a total of .65 acre feet.
2.
A
Water Deed request made by Nebo School District to LDS Church Serial No.
3517.002 for a total of 4.68 acre feet.
It
was unanimously approved.
Signed Water Dedication Agreements (WDA)
There were forty eight Water Dedication
Agreements presented to be ratified by the board:
·
48
from Payson City/Strawberry High Line Canal Company for a combined total of 39.80
acre feet
A
listing of these agreements will be kept in the SWUA files.
Blair
Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Neil Sorensen, to ratify the Water Dedication Agreements
presented to the board. It was unanimously approved.
Assessments Chairman
Warren reported that it has been suggested that delinquent CUP contracts be
cancelled and that the outstanding balance be sent to collections.
Quentin Francom made a motion, seconded by Neil Sorensen,
approving the CUP contracts that are currently delinquent be cancelled and the
balance owing be sent for collections.
It was unanimously approved.
Other
Chairman Warren reported that the Utah Water
Users Workshop meetings were very beneficial this year. J. Merrill Hallam was
awarded the Outstanding Water Users at the banquet.
Power
Committee
Other Vice Chairman Neil Sorensen reported that the
Payson Power Plant is back on line. The cost for repairs was approximately
$6,000.
Lobbyist Report Chairman Sorensen reported current activities
with Bill Simmons.
It has been suggested that SWUA send two people to
Washington, D.C. to testify on behalf of SWUA inn a hearing dealing with
upstream costs on Diamond Fork.
Neil Sorensen made a motion, seconded by Kevin Anderson,
approving the funds to send Calvin Crandall and Jeremy Sorensen to Washington,
D.C. to testify at a hearing dealing with Diamond Fork. It was unanimously approved.
Other Chairman Sorensen reported that meetings have
begun on the lease of power privilege between CUWCD/SESD and SWUA.
Public
Affairs Committee No report.
Executive
Committee No report.
Other
Business
President Calvin Crandall reported that
Debbie Vanoy with CUWCD will be attending our monthly board meetings. Debbie was excused from the meeting at 9:17
p.m.
President Crandall discussed the board’s
actions and responsibilities.
President Crandall reported that Taffy
Peterson’s last day is this Friday.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned at 9:25 pm.
