The Central Utah Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, to address several key items, including updates to the district's water shortage and drought contingency plan and preliminary allocations for 2027.
Meeting Schedule and Location
The meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m., will be held at the District Headquarters located at 1426 E 750 N, Ste. 400, in Orem, Utah. Before the formal board meeting, a work session is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to cover several administrative and technical topics.
Work Session Agenda
During the morning work session, the board is expected to discuss updates to the employee handbook and review the FY 2025-2026 Audit, which will be presented by Bronson Stewart. The session will also include discussions regarding weather enhancement technology array precipitation enhancement units and updates to the water shortage and drought contingency plan, including preliminary allocations for 2027.
Review of Previous Minutes
The formal board meeting will be led by Chair Shelley Brennan and includes the consideration of minutes from previous sessions. Specifically, the board will consider approving the minutes from the Truth in Taxation Hearing held on Aug. 24 and 25, 2026, as well as minutes from the work session and board meeting held on Aug. 26, 2026.
Administrative and Financial Reports
The agenda features various reports and approvals across multiple committees. The General Manager is scheduled to provide a report, which may include a draft of the 2027 Board Meeting Calendar. Additionally, the board will review finance and expenditure reports from August and September 2026 and consider accepting the FY 2025-2026 Audit.
Technical and Construction Projects
The Technical and Professional Services Committee, chaired by Jim Riding, has several items for consideration, including an addendum to the CTO Services/General Management & Project Services Consulting Agreement. The committee will also review Change Order No. 1 for the Don A. Christiansen Regional Water Treatment Plant Cathodic Protection Installation Project and Change Order No. 4 for the Alpine Aqueduct Reach 1 Risk & Resiliency Project.
Operational and Planning Agreements
Other committee business includes an agreement for the purchase of an Automated Phytoplankton Analyzer under the Operations Committee, chaired by Steve Farrell. Additionally, the Water Supply Planning & CUPCA Programs Committee, chaired by Kirk L. Christensen, will consider a professional services agreement for the 2026 Wasatch Coating Evaluation Project.
Public Participation and Closed Sessions
The meeting will include a public comment portion, where speakers are limited to three minutes each. Members of the public wishing to participate in person may attend at the Orem headquarters. Alternatively, statements or comments may be submitted via email to landerson@cuwcd.gov by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. The board may also enter into closed sessions to discuss matters involving individual professional competence, pending litigation, or the purchase and sale of real property and water rights.
