Fruitland public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Fruitland City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2021, with several action items including approval of minutes, a planning commission report, a Chamber of Commerce proposal for Christmas on Main Street, and a transfer of development rights. They will also consider final plats for two subdivisions, a property disposal request, and the October finance report. An executive session is scheduled for potential litigation.

• Transfer of Development Right from Parcel 2040 (Becky Stratton) to 7607 Elmore Road (Devin & Deanna Collins)
• Final Plat of Rivers Edge Subdivision No. 2 (Diana Luoma and Paul Knudsen)
• Final Plat of River's Edge Subdivision No. 3 (Diana Luoma)
• Christmas on Main Street Proposal from Fruitland Chamber of Commerce
• Property Disposal Request from IT Manager

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a development agreement allowing Grace Assisted Living to reduce required parking from 338 to 73 spaces for a new 105-unit facility. They also approved a $25,000 audit contract, a sidewalk project, and various department reports.

• Approved development agreement for Grace Assisted Living to reduce parking to 73 spaces at SW corner of NW 11th Street and HWY 95
• Approved 2021-2022 audit contract with Poulsen, Vanleuven & Catmull, PA for $25,000
• Approved sidewalk project at 1710 N. Whitley Drive, estimated cost $2,000
• Approved Billing Policy Manual for Payette County Paramedics
• Approved October 2021 bills and department reports

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a temporary road closure on South Nebraska Avenue for a roofing project, a professional services agreement with Systems Design West for EMS billing, and multiple department activity reports. The council also discussed a mandatory alert for missing children and took no action on a forced integration of city-owned mineral acreage.

• Road closure on South Nebraska Avenue from Nov 5-17, 2021 for roof work at 321 SW 3rd Street
• Professional Service Agreement with Systems Design West, LLC for EMS billing and payment processing
• Approved September 2021 bills and finance reports
• Executive session for potential litigation
• No action on 43 acres forced integration in Fallon #1-10 unit by Snake River Oil and Gas

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a special workshop with the Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss land-use planning. Payette County representatives presented a draft of the county comprehensive plan map, focusing on preserving prime farmland while directing growth to impact areas. The Council and Commission also discussed updating Fruitland's Comprehensive Plan next year and goals for future multi-family residential zoning.

• Payette County comprehensive plan map draft presented
• County goal: preserve prime farm ground, encourage growth in impact areas
• Fruitland Comprehensive Plan update planned for next year
• Discussion of future multi-family residential zoning goals

City Council

The Fruitland City Council meeting scheduled for October 11, 2021 has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the Columbus Day holiday. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a $59,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to purchase playground equipment and authorized several street closures for community events. The Council also approved an agreement with the school district for a School Resource Officer and passed an annexation ordinance.

• $59,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant accepted for a new tot lot
• Approval of SW 3rd Street closure for Trunk or Treat on October 30, 2021
• Approval of homecoming parade route and street closures for October 15, 2021
• Approval of Fruitland School Resource Officer Agreement with District 373
• Ordinance No. 688: Annexation and single-family residential zoning for 1350 NW 24th Street

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Fruitland City Council serving as the Area of Impact Negotiations Committee. The committee reviewed and agreed to accept Fruitland City Code Title 10, Chapter 16 on nonresidential land subdivisions, and scheduled future discussions on residential subdivision and land division codes. The next workshop is set for October 12, 2021.

• Reviewed and accepted Fruitland City Code Title 10, Chapter 16 (Nonresidential Land Subdivisions)
• Planned to revisit Title 10, Chapter 15 (Residential Land Subdivisions) regarding development rights transfers
• Scheduled review of Title 10, Chapter 7, Article E (Land Division Plan)
• Next workshop scheduled for October 12, 2021 at Payette County Courthouse

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held public hearings on two annexation requests. It approved Derrick Helderman's annexation, Single Family Residential zoning, and Development Agreement for 1350 NW 24th Street. It denied Grizzly Leasing, LLC's request for annexation, comprehensive plan amendment to Multi-Family Residential, and Development Agreement for property in the north 2110 Block of E. 1st Street, citing the Comprehensive Plan's Single Family Residential designation. The council also approved routine department reports and bills, and cancelled the October 11 meeting for Columbus Day.

• Approved annexation, Single Family Residential zoning, and Development Agreement for 1350 NW 24th Street (Derrick Helderman)
• Denied annexation, comprehensive plan amendment to Multi-Family Residential, and Development Agreement for property in the north 2110 Block of E. 1st Street (Grizzly Leasing, LLC)
• Approved August 2021 department activity reports (Police, Fire, Public Works, Building, Technology, Ambulance)
• Approved August 2021 bills
• Cancelled October 11, 2021 City Council meeting for Columbus Day

City Council

The City Council approved an increase to water and sewer capacity fees and authorized a temporary daily road closure on S. Kansas Avenue. The council also adopted annual appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year and approved a cleaning contract for City Hall.

• Temporary closure of S. Kansas Avenue between SW 3rd Street and SW 4th Street during student pickup
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-03 to increase water and sewer capacity fees
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 687 for annual appropriations starting October 1, 2021
• Approval of cleaning estimate from All American Floor Care not to exceed $5,000.00
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for the PAWG Counties Transportation Task Force

City Council

The Area of Impact Negotiations Committee held a workshop to review Fruitland City Code Title 10, Chapter 15 regarding residential land subdivisions. The committee agreed to the code with an exception for plat requirements on original parcels.

• Agreement on Fruitland City Code-Title 10, Chapter 15, excluding certain plat requirements
• Planned review of Fruitland City Code-Title 10, Chapter 16 regarding nonresidential land subdivisions

City Council

The City Council approved an increase to the ambulance fee schedule of less than 5% and tentatively adopted the preliminary 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. The Council also accepted a grant for ambulance equipment and approved striping changes at US 95 and NW 16th Street.

• Approved an increase to the ambulance fee schedule of less than 5%
• Accepted EMS Agency-Vehicle & Equipment Grant for a Stryker Power Gurney and load system kit
• Approved striping option #2 for US 95 and NW 16th Street west leg intersection
• Accepted Zellers Crossing No. 1 improvements and released the one year warranty period
• Tentatively adopted the proposed 2021-2022 budget with a public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2021

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved routine reports, a grant for economic development, and road closures for the September Family Fun Days event. It also set the starting salary for the new city administrator and appointed a new councilor after the mayor resigned to take the administrator role.

• Approved closing SW 3rd Street and S. Kansas Avenue for Fruitland Family Fun Days on Sept. 11, 2021
• Approved sponsoring a $22,750 grant to Snake River Economic Development (SREDA)
• Set city administrator starting salary at $80,000/year plus 2 weeks vacation
• Appointed Thomas Limbaugh to fill the council vacancy
• Accepted E. 1st Street Lift Station and released its 1-year warranty

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a special workshop to discuss developing an area of impact ordinance to regulate land subdivision within the city's impact area. Members agreed to review the city's residential subdivision code for the next meeting. The meeting was a workshop, so no formal decisions were made.

• Discussed developing an area of impact ordinance for land subdivision regulation
• Agreed to review Fruitland City Code Title 10, Chapter 15 (Residential Land Subdivisions)
• Councilor Grimes announced his departure to become City Administrator; Tom Limbaugh to be appointed
• Next workshop scheduled for August 16, 2021

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a special workshop meeting to develop the 2021-2022 annual budget. Council members reviewed budget requests from department heads and developed a budget. The meeting was procedural, with no specific budget figures or decisions detailed in the agenda.

• Workshop to develop 2021-2022 annual budget
• Reviewed budget requests from department heads

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held its regular July 12, 2021 meeting, approving routine reports, several funding requests, and a rezone. Key actions included authorizing up to $70,000 for a water main extension, $3,700 for emergency tree removal, and adopting a comprehensive plan change and rezone for properties on N. Pennsylvania Avenue and Johnson Road.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 686, changing zoning from Single Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential for 301, 303, 305 N. Pennsylvania Ave and 301-307, 312 Johnson Road
• Approved up to $70,000 from Economic Development Funds for a 12-inch water main extension from NE 11th Street to NE 8th Street
• Authorized $3,700 from Recreation Fund Capital Projects for emergency removal of two large willow trees at Crestview Park
• Approved temporary street closure for West Valley Church's Steaks & Rods event on Sept 12; tabled decision on Chamber of Commerce street closures for Family Fun Days
• Waived vendor permit fees for the National Night Out event at Mesa Park on August 3

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone of five lots from Single Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential, along with a development agreement, for properties on N. Pennsylvania Avenue and Johnson Road. They also awarded a $504,946 contract to M2 Construction for the Snake River View Rest Area Sewer Phase 2 project. Other actions included accepting a certificate of substantial completion for Phase 1, final acceptance of the N. Baja Estates Subdivision, and approving a $250 donation for a charity golf event.

• Rezone and development agreement for 301, 303, 305 N. Pennsylvania Ave and 301-312 Johnson Rd
• Awarded $504,946 bid to M2 Construction for Snake River View Rest Area Sewer Phase 2
• Accepted Certificate of Substantial Completion for Snake River View Rest Area Sewer Phase 1
• Final acceptance of N. Baja Estates Subdivision, releasing building permits and starting warranty
• Approved $250 for Payette County Paramedics to participate in charity golf scramble

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a regular meeting, approving minutes, department reports, and bills. They approved a 3.5% rate increase for Hardin Sanitation customers, adding about $0.48 per month for the most common service. The council also entered executive session for potential litigation.

• Approved 3.5% rate increase for Hardin Sanitation commercial and residential users
• Approved June 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission report
• Approved May 2021 police, fire, public works, building, and ambulance activity reports
• Approved May 2021 bills
• Entered executive session for potential litigation (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f))

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved minutes, reports, and several development-related items, including final plats for Brookwood Estates Subdivision No. 2 and Zellers Crossing Subdivision Phase #3 and #4, and a development agreement for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on NW 24th Street. They also adopted two ordinances (No. 684 and No. 685) regarding annexations and zoning changes, and approved a $3,000 purchase of two ultrasound machines for the ambulance service. The council also decided to lift the mask requirement for City Hall visitors and agreed to address a $19,000 funding request from Treasure Valley Transit at a future budget workshop.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 684: annexation and rezone of property near 602 SW 7th Street to Light Industrial
• Adopted Ordinance No. 685: annexation and rezone of Addition Subtraction Multiplication Subdivision to Single-Family Residential
• Approved final plat for Brookwood Estates Subdivision No. 2
• Approved final acceptance of Zellers Crossing Subdivision Phase #3 and #4
• Approved $3,000 for two ultrasound machines for ambulance

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held public hearings and approved preliminary plats for River's Edge Subdivisions No. 2 and No. 3, annexations and rezones for Fruitland LLC and Gerald & Terece Johnson, and a variance for Paul Knudson. They also approved a $64,950 professional services agreement for NW 4th Street reconstruction, four change orders totaling $26,836.34 for the Snake River Rest Area, and adopted Ordinance No. 682 amending Title 10.

• Approved preliminary plat for River's Edge Subdivision No. 2 with variances for lot depth and width
• Approved preliminary plat for River's Edge Subdivision No. 3
• Approved annexation and rezone to Light Industrial for property near 602 SW 7th Street
• Approved annexation and rezone to Single-Family Residential for property in South 1300 Block of NW 24th Street
• Approved $64,950 agreement with T-O Engineers for NW 4th Street reconstruction

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a rezone at 504 S. Utah Avenue, a copier service agreement with Boise Office Equipment/Xerox, and a park reservation for a charity run. They also approved a change order for sewer work and tabled a land-use ordinance for further discussion.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 683, rezoning 504 S. Utah Avenue from single-family to multi-family residential
• Approved Sales and Service Agreement with Boise Office Equipment/Xerox for copiers at $942.75/month
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Snake River Rest Area Sewer Phase 1, $5,342.26
• Approved reservation of Fruitland Community Park for a charity 5k run on August 21, 2021
• Tabled Ordinance No. 682 (land use) until next meeting

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a rezone of 504 S. Utah Avenue from Single-Family to Multi-Family Residential for a fourplex, approved a farmers market at 816 N. Whitley Drive, and approved a police firearms upgrade. They also discussed partnering with Ontario on a potential bridge and tabled a land-use ordinance amendment.

• Rezone 504 S. Utah Ave to Multi-Family Residential for a fourplex
• Approved Tacos Mi Ranchito event using city parking lot on May 1
• Approved Little Buddy Farm open air market at 816 N. Whitley Drive
• Approved $713.58/year M2 Automation interview room camera agreement
• Tabled Ordinance 682 amending Title 10 Land Use and Development

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a special workshop as the Area of Impact Negotiations Committee to discuss current impact area boundaries and possible amendments. No decisions were made; the next workshop is scheduled for May 17, 2021.

• Discussion of current impact area boundaries and possible amendments

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved several routine items, including minutes, reports, and a park use request, and awarded a sewer construction contract. The council also adopted an ordinance granting a garbage hauler franchise and approved donations of equipment and supplies.

• Awarded Snake River Rest Area Sewer Phase 1 contract to Warrington Construction for $266,109.00
• Adopted Ordinance No. 681 granting Hardin Sanitation a garbage hauler franchise
• Approved Treasure Valley Classical Academy's use of Downtown City Park on May 28, 2021
• Donated 3 stretchers to high school EMT programs and 15 manikins to Payette County Sheriff's office
• Scheduled 2021-2022 Budget Hearing for August 23, 2021

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved the appointment of Stuart Grimes as City Administrator effective August 1, 2021. The Council also addressed resident concerns regarding truck traffic near Crimson Maple Glenn and approved several departmental reports and personnel changes.

• Appointment of Stuart Grimes as City Administrator starting August 1, 2021
• Approval of a new mechanical/building inspector at $20.07 per hour
• Acceptance of an $18,633.00 Hospital Preparedness Program Grant for medical equipment
• Approval of the sale of a property valued at $275,000.00 from the Estate of Frances Evelyn Beazer
• Approval of the disposal of an HP Design Jet Printer via eBay or Public Surplus

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a $57,687 professional services agreement with T-O Engineers to update the city's Transportation Master Plan, and approved several development-right transfers with favorable recommendations to Payette County. The council also reviewed reports, extended a warranty on the E. 1st Street Lift Station, and entered executive session for personnel and potential litigation.

• Approved $57,687 agreement with T-O Engineers for Transportation Master Plan update
• Extended warranty on E. 1st Street Lift Station until pump and odor control issues are resolved
• Favorable recommendations for five development-right transfers to Payette County
• Approved minutes, transportation and water/sewer engineer reports, and January 2021 financial report
• Entered executive session for personnel and potential litigation

City Council

The Fruitland City Council and Payette County held a special workshop to organize an Area of Impact Negotiations Committee. Members elected a committee chair and set the next meeting for May 17, 2021, after the city finishes amending its development standards ordinance. The committee will focus on zoning map boundaries and development regulations for residential, commercial, and industrial zones.

• Elected Payette County Commissioner Reece Hrizuk as Committee Chair
• Next workshop scheduled for May 17, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at Payette County Courthouse
• Committee to focus on zoning map and boundaries, and development regulations for Residential, Commercial and Industrial zones
• City of Fruitland is amending its development standards ordinance

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a public hearing and then voted to adopt Resolution No. 2021-02, increasing water line hookup fees by more than 5% to help cover the cost of water system materials. The council also accepted the 2019-2020 financial audit, approved using City Hall as a polling place for Payette County elections, and reviewed monthly department activity reports.

• Public hearing on water line hookup fee increase (no testimony given)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-02: water line hookup fee increase
• Approved City Hall as polling place for May 18, Aug 31, Nov 2 elections
• Accepted 2019-2020 Financial Audit Report
• Approved donation of surplus Life Pack 15 Cardiac Monitor Supplies to Victory EMS

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a special workshop with Payette County Commissioners to nominate three city or county residents to serve on a Negotiations Committee regarding the Area of Impact. The nominees must live within the Fruitland Impact Area. The council agreed on Jerry Henggeler, Mel Person, and Mike Hanigan, with Don Haagenson as an alternate. The nominees will be contacted to confirm their acceptance, and the next workshop is scheduled for February 16, 2021.

• Nominated Jerry Henggeler, Mel Person, and Mike Hanigan to the Negotiations Committee
• Named Don Haagenson as alternate nominee
• Nominees must reside within the City of Fruitland Impact Area
• Next workshop set for Feb. 16, 2021 at Payette County Courthouse

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a regular meeting covering appointments, a fee waiver, a parking variance request, a mineral rights lease denial, and multiple contracts and reports. They approved two rezonings, a $24,992 engineering contract, and several department reports, among other actions.

• Waived $25/day peddler permit fee for Ogawa's Restaurant concession trailer for up to 6 months
• Approved $24,992 engineering services agreement with T-O Engineers for SW 3rd Street design
• Adopted Ordinance No. 679 rezoning 2320 N. Whitley Drive to Multi-Family Residential
• Adopted Ordinance No. 680 rezoning 400 NW 9th Street to Light Industrial
• Denied mineral rights lease proposal from Snake River Oil and Gas LLC