Ryan Goodrich

The board meeting agenda includes the opening of the meeting, statements of conflict, the oath of office for newly elected board members, and the election of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman positions. Key discussion topics encompass project updates concerning the New Office Building Project (including Pay Request #4 and Change Orders), the Water Rights Study Update Report, and the Water Source Development Study (in partnership with Vernal City). Further items include Sewer Management Board Appointments and Stipend Approval, funding application for the Master Plan and Hydraulic Model Update, Annexation Requests, District Logo discussion, Receptionist Job Posting, and the RWAU Annual Conference. The agenda also lists January 2026 Expenditures, Operations Discussions, and provision for a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters and litigation strategy, as well as the District Manager Evaluation and District Announcements.

The meeting included a public hearing for the adoption of the 2026 budget, project updates on the new office building and Ashley Reservoir Pipeline, discussions on district logo designs and the 2026 meeting schedule, review of December 2025 expenditures, operations discussions, and a closed session for personnel matters and litigation strategy.

The Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District Board Meeting included a rate hearing and discussion of the 2025 budget. The proposed budget includes a monthly rate increase for residential and commercial sewer rates, as well as a monthly water service rate increase. The budget is higher than previous years due to anticipated revenue from selling the existing office building, grant money, and sunset connections. It includes funding for 17 full-time and 2 temporary/seasonal employees, as well as expanding equipment for the district. The board also discussed payments to canal companies and decided to hold off on sending letters and checks until a meeting with relevant parties in January 2025.

The board discussed project updates, including a preproposal conference for the new Administration Building. An update was given on public relations work, including a display board for the public hearing, conservation rate information, and new logos for the district. The certified tax rate was discussed and approved. An update was provided on the water supply and the ongoing drought. Information about the public hearing, drought, and the adopted conservation rate was placed on the district's website, along with a water rate calculator. A letter was sent to Ramsey Hill informing them that the district would not be able to provide water after July 1st. An election agreement with Uintah County was signed. The board approved the month's expenditures. The board discussed CIB water loan payments and approved payment. The board also discussed real property purchase (water rights).

The Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District Board held a meeting that included a rate hearing and budget discussion. The proposed 2025 budget includes monthly rate increases for residential and commercial sewer rates, as well as a water service rate increase. The budget is higher than previous years due to anticipated revenue from selling the office building, grant money, and sunset connections. It includes funding for 17 full-time and 2 temporary employees, as well as equipment expansion. The board also discussed payments to canal companies and decided to hold off on sending letters and checks until a meeting with relevant parties in January 2025.