The Box Elder and Perry Flood Control Special Service District met on July 21, 2026, to address critical infrastructure and safety updates, including the urgent need for an updated Emergency Action Plan. The meeting, held at the Perry City Offices, focused on flood preparedness, maintenance at Perry Canyon, and quarterly financial reviews.
During the meeting, Joe Cloward of Jones and Associates reported that the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) had not been updated since the previous meeting because the responsible staff member was traveling. The Board expressed urgency regarding the EAP's completion, noting recent regional flooding in areas like Mirror Lake and Beaver. Officials noted that burned terrain can create impermeable ash layers that accelerate runoff and increase flood risk. The Board directed that the EAP be finalized and presented at the August 18 meeting.
Maintenance discussions included the regrowing of sumac trees at the Perry Canyon Debris Basin. The Board agreed that source protection requirements for a nearby Perry City well must be verified before chemical spraying is authorized. Additionally, a sinkhole was identified behind the upper spillway at Perry Canyon. The Board noted the area should be dry due to upstream irrigation diversions and directed Taylor Clark to coordinate a site visit with an engineer before the contractor begins work. Potential remedies discussed included excavation and flow fill.
The Board reviewed the quarterly financial statement, noting that tax revenues of approximately $60,000 had been deposited into a money market account, bringing its balance to nearly $200,000. A certificate of deposit (CD) that matured on July 17, 2026, automatically renewed with a maturity date of January 17, 2027, at a rate just under 4%. The Board decided to defer a decision on whether to invest $100,000 from the money market account into new CDs until the next meeting to allow for further research into rates and liquidity.
The meeting concluded with the approval of the May 19, 2026, meeting minutes and several invoice payments. The Board adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
