Lee Rawlings

The board meeting included a comprehensive presentation on the financial audit, confirming an unmodified opinion with no material issues or significant findings. The board approved a task order for cathodic protection services with Carollo Services via sole procurement. Additionally, the board authorized the chairman to sign five-year professional services agreements with multiple engineering and technical firms to establish a framework for future project work. Updates were provided on discharge permits, the potential impact of EPA regulations on wastewater treatment costs, and progress on cathodic protection equipment delivery.

The board meeting agenda includes discussion and potential action on the MCC project, specifically the construction portion, task orders for Carollo and Automation Control. Other items include the purchase of a Ford F150 and a Ford Explorer, along with the disposition of surplus trucks. Additional business covers task orders for thermal drying equipment, the sale of land to SOJO for a meter vault and easement, and a North Interceptor agreement for survey and capacity analysis. The meeting will also feature a general manager report and project updates.

The board discussed and approved the purchase of servers for a VMWare replacement project, the authorization of Task Order 2026-1 for emergency services, and an annual fee contribution to the Wasatch Front Water Quality Council for research on the Jordan River and Great Salt Lake. The board also approved granting water line and storm water easements to the City of West Jordan for a new administrative building. Additionally, the meeting included updates on the results of the request for statements of qualifications for engineering services, the selection process for a firm for the MCC replacement project, status updates on the West Tech and CODEL projects, and reports on a staff injury incident and ongoing interceptor line surveys.

The board conducted elections for the positions of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2026 and 2027. Key actions included the adoption of end-of-year budget adjustments for 2025, the approval of updated bank check signers, the adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar, and the approval of uncollectible debt write-offs for 2025. Furthermore, the board approved the annual fraud risk assessment, authorized the surplus sale of two waste activated sludge pumps, and discussed a draft agreement for the North Interceptor project. Updates were provided on operational projects including phosphorus removal, cathodic protection, and bio filter media performance, alongside a review of the current vacation policy.

The board conducted annual training on the Open Public Meetings Act and the Ethics Act. Key actions included the renewal of agreements with engineering consultants on the approved provider list and the approval of the purchase of a replacement clarifier gate. Additionally, the board approved a new job description for a Mechanic IV position and updates to the employee policies and procedures manual. Discussions were held regarding the transition from VMware to HPE, leading to the approval of a new storage area network purchase. The General Manager provided an update on plant performance, including phosphorus removal and nitrate levels, as well as an overview of relevant water infrastructure legislation. Project updates were also provided regarding the MCC replacement project and factory acceptance testing.