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Home My WebLink AboutDWQ-2024-008134MINUTES UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY UTAH WATER QUALITY BOARD MASOB and Via Zoom October 23, 2024 8:30 amMeeting UTAH WATER QUALITY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENTJames WebbRobert FehrJoe HavasiMichela HarrisJill JonesMichelle KaufusiDIVISION OF WATER QUALITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENTJohn MackeyGeorge MeadosHarry Campbell Ken HoffmanLiz HarrisJustine MarshallAllie RockhillHaley SousaSamantha HeusserClanci HawksBenj MorrisAndrew PompeoAdrianna HernandezSamuel TaylorSandy WingertPaul BurnettTessa ScheuerJordan BentleyAlan OchoaEmily CantonLonnie ShullLeanna Littler-WoolfDanielle LenzAmy DickeyBeth WondimuJeff KolmelBrendon QuirkEric CastrejonAlex HeppnerJen BerjikianJen RobinsonGlen LischeskeDan GriffinToby HookerJudy EtheringtonSam TaylorLinsey Shafer Skyler DaviesJeff KomelOTHERS PRESENT & ONLINE Sherrie Broadbent Neil Critchlow Jenny Calderon Haley Sousa Liz Harris Gary Calder Scott Henderson Jimmy McKinght David TorgersenGordon HaightEric SahmChris WrightAlex BuxtonJesse BunkersJ.L. Corrine CityJ. NelsonJolie ThompsonRob Dubuc Mr. Webb, Chair, called the Meeting to order at 8:30 AM. ROLL CALL Mr. Webb took roll call for the members of the Board. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT Mr. Mackey addressed the Board regarding the following: Mr. Mackey noted that today we have a very busy agenda, he wants to keep things moving along as quickly has he can as there is a lot going on. He reminded the Board that since there was no meeting in September things have caught up with us, as today we have a total of six funding items, in which five are under the regular SRF and one is ARPA related. He informed the Board that Beaver City has withdrawn their application. Mr. Mackey informed the Board that Harry Campbell will conduct a presentation regarding the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program, which as we know, is a really exciting survey that we conduct every year that allows us to gather a lot of data. Mr. Mackey informed the Board that he recently spent two days with the EPA covering a lot of ground, ranging from Wetlands, PFAS, Biosolids and many more topics. He explained that there is a lot of Rulemaking that is in the works. He explained to the Board that because so much of this is coming in fast and furious with new publications expected by the end of year or early into the following year he wanted to touch on a few fairly quickly. In October the EPA published the final recommended Aquatic Life Criteria and benchmarks for PFAS Substances.He briefly described what it entails and the full explanation may be heard on the recording that is published on the Public Notice Website. https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. Mr. Mackey also attended the Utah Lake Symposium, he was able to attend the Monday session which was the Policy Day and there was a lot of interest from persons in Leadership past and present. Mr. Mackey informed the Board that The Division of Water Quality was presented an award for service to from the Friends of the Jordan River Commission. We had a number of Staff that were able to attend their Benefit and accept their appreciation.FUNDING:Financial Status Report: Ms. Hernandez presented the Financial Status Report to the Board as indicated in the packet.FY 2025 Funding Request Staff Recommendations: Introductions were made by Ken HoffmanBeaver City- Ken Hoffman & Skyler DaviesNorth Fork SSD- George MeadosCorrine City-Ken Hoffman & Beth WondimuGrantsville City- Glen LischeskeProvo City- George MeadosFunding Authorizations: At the conclusion of project presentations, the Board reviewed the requests and made the following authorizations:Beaver CityMr. Davies, informed the Board that Beaver City withdrew their application. There was no discussion or need for a motion.North Fork SSDMotion:Ms. Jones motioned to fund the North Fork SSD for the amount of $3,000,551 at an interest rate of 4% repayable over 20 years.Following the special conditions as recommended by staff.Ms. Kaufsiseconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously.Corrine City Motion:Mr. Havasi motioned to approve the staff recommendation to authorize funding in the amount of $1,000,000 as principle forgiveness and a $500,000 loan with an interest rate of a half percent, repayable over 30 years under staff recommendations which I will not list.Ms. Harrisseconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously.Grantsville CityMotion:Ms. Jones motioned to authorize funding in the amount of $16,000,000 as a loan at an interest rat of 7.5% repayable over 30 years with the staff special conditions as listed in the board packet.Mr. Havasiseconded the motion.The motion passed unanimouslyProvo CityMotion:Ms. Jones motioned to authorize funding in the amount of $2,500.000 as principle forgiveness, $4,500,000 of a loan at the interest rate of 7.5% repayable over 20 years for the construction of the 3rd Bioreactor following the special conditions that are listed in the board packet, excluding special condition #5 since this is a non-taxable bond.Mr. Havasiseconded the motion.Mayor Kaufusi excused herself from the vote.The motion passed unanimouslyARPA FUNDING:Change in Scope of Work in Washington County Water Conservancy District Dry Wash Grant Agreement Southern Utah Reuse ARPA Grant Program.Motion:Ms. Jones motioned to authorize the scope of work statement in the Dry Wash Reservoir ARPA Grant Agreement to be amended to this project it will involve the construction of reservoirs for the storage of type one treated effluent form the St. George Regional Water Reclamation Facility or Ash Creek Special Service District Confluence Park Wastewater Treatment Facility. The funds in this grant agreement may be used for the construction of the Dry Wash Reservoir or Chief Toquer Reservoir. The Board would encourage that Washington County Conservancy District continue their work on these reservoirs.Ms. Kaufsiseconded the motion.The motion passed unanimouslyCOMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENTRequest Approval of Administrative Settlement agreement-Mona City Corporation: Ms. Marshall requested approval from the Board for the Settlement Agreement between DWQ & Mona City Corporation for Notice of Violation (NOV/CO), Docket No. M23-01.Motion:Mr. Havasi motioned to approve the Administrative Settlement Agreementbetween WQ & Mona City Corporation. Ms. Harrisseconded the motion.The motion passed unanimouslyRULE MAKINGRequest to adopt revision of Utah Administrative Code, Rule 317-8-1 General Provisions & Definitions:Ms. Lenz requested that the Board adopt the amendment to (UAC) Rule 317-8-1, which incorporates federal regulation by reference for Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations 125.80-99, as (UAC) Rule 317-8-1.10.19 Proposed Rule. The Proposed Rule is associated with requirements for facilities that need coverage under a UPDES Permit and that also have cooling water intake structures designed to withdraw at least 2 million gallons per day from Waters of the State.Motion:Ms. Kaufusi motioned to approve the amended rule to go into effect on November 1, 2024.Ms. Jonesseconded the motion.The motion passed unanimouslyOTHERRequest for Public Comment on the FY 24 Intended Use Plan: Mr. Mackey addressed the Board and informed them that this agenda item will be moved to the December WQ Board Meeting. Municipal Wastewater Planning Program 2023 Data:Mr. Campbell presented a Power Point Presentation of the MWPP Survey which is an annual survey of POTWs and sewer utilities designed to gather data about their facilities and operations performance and needs, Operators & certificates and USMP requirements. The full Power Point Presentation can be viewed at https://deq.utah.gov/water-quality/municipal-wastewater-planning-program-mwpp . PUBLIC COMMENTS Soren Simonsen with the Jordan River Commission addressed to convey The Jordan River Commissions recognition of the Division of Water Quality and the Board for all of their support. He thanked DWQ for being a supporter of Our Get to the River Festival and provided a financial contribution that helped us continue to get the word out to the public that everybody can make a difference in the work they do around Stormwater particularly which is the biggest water quality risk that we face on the Jordan River. Mr. Simonsen informed the Board that on November 21st & 22nd during the Salt Lake County’s Watershed Symposium they will be showing a Screening of their film called Up River. Mr. Simonsen explained that just recently, the Jordan River Commission was recognized and is now certified as the Jordan River Watershed Council. MEETING ADJOURNMENT Mr. Webb entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion:Ms. Jones motioned for the meeting adjournment. Mr. Havasiseconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously\ Next Meeting –December 11, 2024 Meeting begins at 8:30 am In-Person MASOB 195 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7074990271___________________________________James Webb, ChairUtah Water Quality Board DWQ-2024-