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Aaron (committee member) and other members described a meeting with the Miller Wade Group; one committee member said the presenter “was informative, but in my opinion, not very helpful.” Another committee member reported receiving a quote and materials from Adrian, an independent broker, and said those materials would be forwarded to staff.

Tim (meeting participant) said he contacted PEHP (Public Employee Health Plan) and that the insurer requires a current plan document, the most recent invoice, and a member-level census (names, dates of birth, gender and ZIP code) to provide an underwriting quote. Tim said PEHP would not provide an estimate without those documents. Committee members agreed staff could gather and forward the requested documents; Chris and Tim were asked to coordinate and send PEHP the materials to meet the open-enrollment timeline.

Participants discussed carrier networks and employer costs. Committee members said SelectHealth, UnitedHealthcare and others had been considered; one member said, “SelectHealth is not gonna be playing favorites with 1 broker versus another,” and that carriers price on plan design rather than broker. The meeting noted public-employee retirement cost pressures — state retirement employer contributions were described in the discussion as roughly 19–21% for older tiers with lower rates for newer tiers — as context for total compensation budgeting.

No binding decision to change carriers was made. The committee set a follow-up meeting for March 5 to finalize benefit selections ahead of the April/May open-enrollment timeline described in the discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finance Committee Meeting Feb 18 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members reviewed employee health-benefit options and consultants. Staff reported mixed experiences with Miller Wade Group and another broker, and agreed to gather requested documents and pursue a PEHP (Public Employee Health Plan) quote before open enrollment deadlines.","taxTitle","Woodland Hills, Utah County, Utah","taxId",4717,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6665635,"Water system review: rate increase, impact-fee receipts and shared well repair planned",564,243000,807000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346908-02d522cd5af1a66dc70934917639f402&start=243&end=807","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346908-02d522cd5af1a66dc70934917639f402/thumbnail_243000.jpg","/articles/6665635/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Water-system-review-rate-increase-impact-fee-receipts-and-shared-well-repair-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6665635-ed90ee82d83bd3e517f8202b00b21079/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213342&Signature=F3LZQ4MjSE2yJP6ou~VgFi~1M5aj3pHlsqOhL3T3nqk1FZjVqvVrIC9FZi90e0UsFr1J2eM3PyTp7edYpv5ufAjAtD3pfuLpjRi5pI~HKU1V2aNzzSz1CwFDvcb10VU6RQcQi03nNcBdkbypf0T3DUZchVczvj-hrYczbOhIXrOqXBgsrm3ADoIXq02VR2MbNNiUzOlBBfRIpSO26mu-DBRfyKoTSN28vS13s6GRQS9n7XSmWxPm9hxIGFkJCajhr8Ro-nI3ELR9nvSXNDUAk9VsBCWisvzRFViJfpI4t44Yx~rQxv3G-PyvNmt7c2~B9Pr1hMyJkDYMW8sYdWpnGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Woodland Hills staff updated the committee on water revenues, impact-fee activity and a shared well that needs repair.

Chris (finance staff member) said the water fund has collected about 72% of its budget at the 58.33% point in the year, reflecting the rate increase adopted earlier to help cover bonding for line replacement. “Once again, 58.33% of the year, we’ve collected 72% of our budget,” he said.

Staff noted impact fees and nonoperating income fluctuate; income designated for system expansions typically goes to a savings account for future tanks or debt service. Chris said the impact-fee receipts are small and “either system savings account for a future tank or goes to make water payment or payments back on our… tank that’s to be put in.”

On infrastructure, staff reported a problem with the Maple Canyon well shared with Salem City. The city holds 40% ownership of that well, and Salem City discovered cloudy water and then took the well offline for inspection. A consultant’s investigation found multiple holes in the well casing. Chris said the consulting engineer is evaluating repair options — including swaging (installing repair casing pieces), sleeving with a new casing inside the old casing, or full casing replacement — and the city will be responsible for 40% of the selected repair cost. “We haven’t been using it since the middle of summer… they found that it has multiple holes in the casing,” Chris said.

Staff did not provide a final repair cost at the meeting; committee members were told the consultant will recommend a method and the city will then get a cost estimate. Chris said the city used the shared well intermittently in the past and that decisions on repair method will weigh pump performance and internal diameter impacts.

The committee discussed prioritizing smaller interim capital work in the water system — replacing failing pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) and smaller sections of water line — while staff pursue larger loan or grant funding to complete major line projects. Chris said if available borrowing capacity exists from the recent rate increase, the city may consider a larger loan to finish projects such as Maple Drive rather than raising rates again.

No formal vote was taken on repairs at the meeting. Staff were directed to continue consultations and return with cost estimates when the engineering firm issues recommendations.","Staff reported the city has collected more water revenue than expected this year, discussed use of impact fees and capital reserves, and said Woodland Hills must cover 40% of repair costs for a shared well with Salem City after casing damage was discovered.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6665638,"Finance committee: revenues ahead of schedule; roads and equipment spending highlighted",198,45000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346908-02d522cd5af1a66dc70934917639f402&start=45&end=243","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346908-02d522cd5af1a66dc70934917639f402/thumbnail_45000.jpg","/articles/6665638/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Finance-committee-revenues-ahead-of-schedule-roads-and-equipment-spending-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6665638-9b7e225c58be5b47fcba4933fd4b64c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213342&Signature=fWWyg~vXYrmPlJgZTxSUgKI5ksz13nich7pYWfBBnoCvjXiKlOj8nYpFG2krBpz-NJg7vcZ-C3dz3ifVQTab8xfCFtMyOJiyfBWEFxvBH0kBQtYjPsDAF~qQqZCEqpZ~kz0-k55FltTKdXOxuPICtRoNcVIVp3pg5xfgUM6IZUG34huVp-IjbqXr7wwEn7mhT4YG8kMvBsUw7saSWFoyPA~taHbOsLno5qSrM6uZAYuL1D-8mdKt8EjfO1QEzAkPmflPwftzW5zcplxE2CCs2zno9o6X8UfLBCSlDUjWdXcgiO1ovJgDLJ2oomrX~xySOJRkDWqhEvAk6OC3Og0DRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Woodland Hills finance staff summarized the city’s finances and flagged a handful of capital decisions the committee will consider as it prepares next year’s budget.

Chris (finance staff member) told the committee that “58.33% of the year has passed. We’ve collected about 68% of our revenues,” and that, overall, expenditures remained lower than forecast because road work had not yet been performed. He said, “As far as expenses, we’re pretty much down the line.”

The report outlined several specific items. Roads show only 21% spending to date, while parks are “right on track,” and the road program budget remains the largest line item at roughly $1.3 million. Committee members discussed Wilford Drive, which was originally estimated near $500,000 but “ended up costing us $319,000,” with some retainage yet to be released and approximately $303,000 posted so far. Chris said the contractor spent about $10,000 less than the original bid.

Committee members also reviewed recent equipment purchases. The city acquired a service truck and is now outfitting it; staff expect it to be operational within approximately three weeks. The mayor had authorized the purchase to secure a truck already equipped with needed gear, Chris said. Committee discussion included using salt budget or capital funds to buy a replacement plow blade (about $9,000) and reallocating salt funds since salt spending this year was lower than some recent winters. Chris said the city had spent about $13,000 on salt recently and had roughly $19,000 in the salt line earlier in the season.

Fiber installation and related fees were discussed. Chris said the city spent roughly $9,500 and brought in about $12,000 in service fees when new homes connected; earlier financing options for residents had been closed out and liens were released when loans were paid in full.

Committee members were told the mayor can move funds within certain budget categories (accounts beginning with 44) and that he prefers to notify the council before doing so. Chris said staff will prepare a fuller budget package for the finance committee to review ahead of the council’s budget process.

The meeting opened with a motion to approve the minutes, which was seconded and carried by voice vote. The committee later voted to adjourn.

Looking ahead, staff and council members discussed scheduling: the committee agreed to meet March 5 at 7:00 a.m. to finalize benefit decisions and other time-sensitive items ahead of open enrollment.","Finance staff reported Woodland Hills has collected a larger share of revenues than expected so far this fiscal year, with lower-than-expected road spending and several capital purchases and potential budget shifts discussed, including a recently acquired service truck and a possible reallocation for a snow-plow attachment.","actionData","errors"]

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