Nora Garcia

The meeting agenda includes two public hearings focused on the 2500 South Sewer Line Extension and Water Line Upsize Project and a Master Plan Update. Project updates involve the new office building, pay request, 500 North 1500 West bid results, and water and sewer line financing. Additional discussion topics cover the certified tax rate, surplus items, a fraud risk assessment, a monthly water use report, expenditures, operations, water leasing, and a closed session regarding personnel, litigation, and real property or water rights.

The board meeting agenda includes an opening session followed by a closed session to discuss strategies related to pending or reasonably imminent litigation, as well as the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including water rights or water shares. The meeting concludes with a review of potential legal actions.

The board discussed project updates, including the administrative building project, the 500 North 1500 West project, and the 2500 South 2000 East water and sewer project. Key discussions also covered a water source study, drought conditions in the Uintah Basin, and the development of new water conservation rates for residential and commercial users. The board authorized a public hearing for these rate changes and reviewed water lease opportunities. Additionally, the board approved monthly expenditures and reviewed the first-quarter financial statement.

The board reviewed project updates for the new administrative building, including a progress report and approval of a payment request. Discussions included a change order for the Desert Sage project due to equipment failures, presentation of the 2026 tentative budget, and approval of health insurance renewal rates. The meeting also covered a scope of work for a master plan update, an assistant district manager job description, approval of holiday and employee appreciation bonuses, and a review of monthly expenditures. A closed session was held before the meeting adjourned.

The meeting focused on project updates for the new administrative building, including the approval of a change order and the first pay request. Discussions were held regarding the Uintah County draft Water Use and Preservation Plan and updates on water supply distribution. The board moved to rescind the water conservation rate and reviewed information from the Uintah Water Conservancy District regarding Green River Pumping projects. Additionally, the board approved a propane supplier bid, a water rights study proposal, and a partnership with Vernal City for a water source development study. Preliminary 2026 budget highlights were reviewed, and monthly expenditures were approved before entering a closed session.