Special Service District #1 held a meeting on August 4, 2026, to discuss financial statements, project expenditures, and upcoming road maintenance. Commissioner Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with several members and representatives from Jones & DeMille Engineering and the Sevier County Road Department in attendance.
The district reviewed its financial standing, noting the receipt of a $11,153.90 installment of the new oil and gas tax, which has been moved to a special tracking account. While the district has received impact mitigation taxes, officials noted they have not yet received state mineral lease funds. According to discussions regarding state reports, the County’s negative balance is -$238,000.
Project expenditures included $195,000 for culverts and geogrid, and $711,000 for a pavement preservation project with Intermountain Slurry. The district reported a balance of $904,902.00 following $711,000 in encumbered projects. Additionally, the 1300 S. project shows an open balance of $821,438.
Work on the 1300 S. project was scheduled to begin with clearing and grubbing during the first week of September. Pavement preservation work was noted as being in Elsinore and Glenwood.
Discussions also addressed the Guy Lewis Lane project, a half-mile stretch where the north half is currently narrow. The district is reviewing routes and property impacts, as some buildings may require demolition and landowners have expressed concerns regarding property rights. Traffic counts are expected to be presented at a future meeting to assist in the review.
Regarding Quitchupah Road Repairs, officials are in contact with UDOT and are discussing a Capital Investment Board application. Planning for a potential downtime window for these repairs is being considered for the fall.
