Fruitland public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a $10,000 salary increase for Building Inspector/Fire Chief Brandon Tarvin for added duties as Deputy Zoning Administrator. The council also approved the final plat of the Waters Edge Subdivision, reviewed the November 2024 Finance Report, and discussed annexation plans with Payette County regarding Senate Bill 1403. A resident raised concerns about water and sewer capacity improvement project timelines.

• Approved $10,000 salary increase for Building Inspector/Fire Chief Brandon Tarvin for Deputy Zoning Administrator duties
• Approved final plat of the Waters Edge Subdivision
• Reviewed and approved November 2024 Finance Report
• Discussed response to Payette County regarding annexation plans under Senate Bill 1403
• Heard concerns from Mike Smith of Agile Homes about water & sewer capacity project timelines

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2024, to consider a request by Trilogy Development for annexation and Single Family Residential zone designation of an 18.207-acre parcel in the South 2100 Block of E 1st Street. Citizens may provide oral and written testimony.

• Annexation and zone designation request by Trilogy Development
• Property is 18.207 acres in the South 2100 Block of E 1st Street
• Proposed zone designation: Single Family Residential
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, at 7:00 PM

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make decisions on two major items: an annexation and zone designation for a single-family residential property in the 2100 block of E 1st Street by Trilogy Development, and a conditional use permit for Cody Grey to operate a daycare center and preschool at 1322 N. Whitley Drive. The commission will also consider a final plat for the Waters Edge Subdivision by Summertime Residential Properties LLC. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is scheduled for December 10, 2024.

• Public hearing on Trilogy Development annexation and zone designation for single-family residential in the South 2100 Block of E 1st Street
• Public hearing on Cody Grey conditional use permit for daycare center & preschool at 1322 N. Whitley Drive
• Decision on Cody Grey conditional use permit
• Recommendation on Trilogy Development annexation and zone designation
• Recommendation on Summertime Residential Properties LLC final plat of Waters Edge Subdivision

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved an amended Ambulance Service Agreement with Payette County, replacing the original 2003 contract. The council also received and approved monthly reports from police, fire, public works, and other departments, and designated the Fruitland Fire Department as first responders.

• Approved amended Ambulance Service Agreement between Fruitland and Payette County
• Designated Fruitland Fire Department as first responders
• Approved November 2024 Police Department Activity Report
• Approved November 2024 Fire Department Activity Report
• Approved November 2024 bills

City Council

The Fruitland City Council adopted a zone change and development agreement for 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, approved a restructured water fee that lowers the base rate but increases per-gallon charges for high users, and authorized the purchase of a used fire engine for about $57,000. The council also approved special event permits for a Hot Cocoa Comic Con and a Holiday Bazaar, and amended a building inspection agreement with Payette County.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 711 changing zoning and comprehensive plan from General Commercial to Light Industrial for 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approved Development Agreement for 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-12 amending monthly water fees: new base rate $46.50/ERU includes 6,000 gallons, then $5.50 per 1,000 gallons (effective Jan 1, 2025)
• Approved acquisition of a used fire engine for approximately $57,000 ($30,000 from State Revenue Sharing, remainder from Fire Equipment fund)
• Approved special event permits for Hot Cocoa Comic Con (Feb 1, 2025) and Holiday Bazaar (Dec 7, 2024)

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024, has been cancelled because there are no items to discuss. The notice was issued by Zoning Administrator Danny Little.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

City Council

The Fruitland City Council meeting scheduled for November 11, 2024, has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the Veterans Day holiday. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by City Clerk Suzanne Pearcy

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a regular meeting where it adopted an ordinance and resolution establishing a fingerprinting service fee for residents, approved multiple agreements including a school resource officer contract and a pedestrian safety program, and reviewed various departmental reports. The council also approved special event permits for a Veterans Day flag display and Christmas on Main Street, and made recommendations on county planning matters.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 710 and Resolution No. 2024-10 establishing a fingerprinting service fee for residents
• Approved Fruitland School Resource Officer Agreement with School District Number 373
• Approved 2024 Local Children Pedestrian Safety Program Agreement for SW 7th Street, Iowa Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approved grant writing services proposal from JPA Consulting at $60/hour
• Tabled Fruitland/Payette County Building Inspection Agreement due to financial concerns

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a special meeting solely to honor the Planning and Zoning Commission. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Meeting location: Fruitland Water Treatment Plant, 1200 NW 6th Avenue
• Purpose: honor the Planning and Zoning Commission
• No formal action will be taken

City Council

The Fruitland City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting at the Water Treatment Plant to honor the Planning and Zoning Commission. No formal action will be taken.

• Meeting location: Fruitland Water Treatment Plant, 1200 NW 6th Avenue
• Purpose: honor the Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission
• No formal action will be taken

City Council

The Fruitland City Council meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024 has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the Columbus Day holiday. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2024, to consider a request by JKB Properties for a development agreement and a variance from sidewalk and landscaping requirements. The proposal involves property at 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue along Highway 95, where the applicant seeks to install an 8-foot attached sidewalk with a minimum 12-foot landscaped buffer. Citizens may provide oral or written testimony at the hearing.

• Request for development agreement by JKB Properties
• Variance from sidewalk and landscaping requirements
• Proposed 8-foot attached sidewalk along Hwy. 95
• Minimum 12-foot landscaping adjacent to sidewalk
• Property location: 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Fruitland

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance and development agreement for JKB Properties at 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, proposing an 8-foot attached sidewalk along Hwy. 95 with a minimum 12-foot landscape buffer. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for a bed & breakfast at 2255 Hwy. 30 and a transfer of development rights between two parcels. Approval of the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes is an action item.

• JKB Properties – variance to allow 8' wide attached sidewalk along Hwy. 95 with 12' landscaping at 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
• JKB Properties – development agreement for 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
• Jana M Lilyerd – conditional use permit for an air bed & breakfast at 2255 Hwy. 30
• Transfer of development right from parcel southwest of 2680 SW 2nd Avenue to parcel west of 8687 Washoe Road

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved two professional service agreements with Ardurra Group, Inc. for wastewater master plan and water treatment plant preliminary engineering services, totaling $200,795. They also approved contracts for cybersecurity and road management software, and agreed to move forward with a School Resource Officer agreement funded by a school district grant. The council approved routine reports and canceled two upcoming meetings for holidays.

• Approved $125,615 agreement with Ardurra Group for Wastewater Master Plan services
• Approved $75,180 agreement with Ardurra Group for Water Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report
• Approved Kaseya Cyber Security software contract renewal and expansion, contingent on city attorney language approval
• Approved three-year agreement with Vialytics for Road Management AI software
• Approved moving forward with School Resource Officer agreement funded by a three-year grant from Fruitland School District

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request by JKB Properties to rezone 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue from General Commercial to Light Industrial, along with a corresponding Comprehensive Plan change. This item was continued from the August 13, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for JKB Properties zone change and comprehensive plan change at 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
• Action item: recommendation on zone change from General Commercial to Light Industrial

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved routine reports and several administrative items, including a public hearing for a new fingerprinting fee, a fire department command structure change, and a new meeting management software agreement. The council also approved $100 gift cards for employees and officials.

• Public hearing to consider fingerprinting fee for all citizens
• Approved fire department command structure modification and accountability badge system
• Approved agreement with Diligent Community for meeting management software
• Approved $100 Visa gift cards for full-time employees, Mayor, Council, and City Attorney
• Approved special event permit for Fruitland Elementary PTO Carnival on Oct 19

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a regular meeting, approving minutes, the Planning & Zoning Commission report, engineer reports, and the July 2024 Finance Report. They tabled a review of the Fire Chief's plans until September 9, 2024, and entered executive session for personnel matters. The agenda was largely procedural with no major public decisions.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved August 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Report
• Approved Transportation Engineer Report
• Approved Water/Sewer Engineer Report
• Tabled Fire Chief Brandon Tarvin's plans until September 9, 2024

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2024, to consider a request by JKB Properties for a zone change and comprehensive plan change from General Commercial to Light Industrial for a property at 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue. Citizens are invited to provide oral and written testimony.

• Public hearing for zone change and comprehensive plan change from General Commercial to Light Industrial
• Applicant: JKB Properties
• Property location: 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Fruitland, ID
• Legal description includes portions of Blocks 18 and 19 in Recorders’ Plat of Section 27, Township 8 North, Range 5 West
• Citizens may submit oral and written testimony

Planning Zoning

The commission will hold public hearings on a zone change for 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue and a conditional use permit for an off-premise sign at 401 N. Whitley Drive, followed by decisions and recommendations on both items.

• JKB Properties – Zone Change and Comprehensive Plan Change from General Commercial to Light Industrial for 1227 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
• Alicia Ewing – Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Off-Premise Sign at 401 N. Whitley Drive
• Approval of July 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes

City Council

The council adopted the FY 2024-2025 budget and appropriations ordinance, approved a $35,799 engineering contract for the SW 7th Street sidewalk project, and moved forward with water and wastewater treatment plant studies totaling $16.6 million in estimated improvements. It also approved special event permits for three community events, appointed a new fire chief, and authorized a 20% wage increase for that position.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 709-2024-2025 appropriations for FY 2024-2025 budget
• Approved $35,799 professional services agreement with Ardurra Engineers for SW 7th Street sidewalk project
• Approved moving forward with water ($5.7M) and wastewater ($10.9M) treatment plant improvements and required DEQ studies
• Denied mineral rights agreement request from Snake River Oil and Gas, LLC for 20 acres in Payette County
• Authorized 20% wage increase and reclassification for new Fire Chief Brandon Tarvin

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a resolution increasing monthly water and sewer fees, tentatively adopted the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget with a public hearing scheduled for August 12, 2024, and approved a building inspection agreement with New Plymouth that increases Fruitland's revenue share from 50/50 to 65/35.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09 increasing monthly water and sewer fees
• Tentatively adopted 2024-2025 budget; public hearing set for August 12, 2024
• Approved Fruitland/New Plymouth Building Inspection Agreement with 65/35 revenue split effective October 1, 2024
• Approved request for water & sewer superintendents to take city vehicles home for after-hour response
• Entered executive session for personnel (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b))

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a special workshop meeting to develop the 2024-2025 annual budget. Council members reviewed budget requests from department heads and worked to create a balanced budget for the fiscal year. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment or other business.

• Reviewed department head budget requests for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Developed a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 9, 2024, to consider a request by Brittany Quinn for a conditional use permit to operate a daycare center at 1705 & 1707 N. Whitley Drive. Citizens may provide oral or written testimony. The application is available for review at the Zoning Administrator's office.

• Conditional use permit for a daycare center
• Location: 1705 & 1707 N. Whitley Drive, Fruitland, ID
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, July 9, 2024, 7:00 PM
• Applicant: Brittany Quinn

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then decide on a conditional use permit for Brittany Quinn to operate a daycare center at 1705 and 1707 N. Whitley Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the June 11, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Brittany Quinn – Conditional Use Permit for daycare at 1705 & 1707 N. Whitley Drive
• Decision on the same conditional use permit
• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a driveway setback variance for a lot at 102 NE 3rd Street, agreed to move forward with sidewalk improvements on SW 7th Street, and accepted the Aspen Meadows Subdivision infrastructure while holding certificates of occupancy until punch list and development agreement items are complete. The council also approved routine monthly reports from police, fire, public works, building, technology, and ambulance departments, plus June bills.

• Approved variance for Sky Investments at 102 NE 3rd Street, reducing driveway curb cut distance from 50' to 39' from property line on N Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approved moving forward with sidewalk improvements on SW 7th Street with Fruitland School District
• Final acceptance of Aspen Meadows Subdivision; certificates of occupancy held until punch list and development agreement items satisfied
• Approved June 2024 Police, Fire, Public Works, Building, Technology, and Ambulance Department activity reports
• Approved June 2024 bills and Police Reserve Fund Bank Statement

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a regular meeting, approving minutes, reports, and several expenditures. Key actions included a favorable recommendation for a preliminary plat, a $14,900 sewer pump replacement, a $9,391 police building sign, and $2,500 in SREDA dues. Several items were tabled for further discussion, including a driveway variance and the SW 7th Street sidewalk project.

• Favorable recommendation for Kenlee Properties LLC preliminary plat east of Auto Drive and south of HWY 30, with easement stipulations
• Approved $14,900 from Sewer Fund Capital Projects for a VFD replacement for Oxidation Ditch 1
• Approved $9,391 proposal from Idaho Electric Signs for a sign on the new police department building
• Approved $2,500 in SREDA membership dues for 2023-2024
• Tabled variance request from Sky Investments for 102 NE 3rd Street until next meeting

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2024, to consider a variance request by Sky Investments. The variance would reduce the required distance from the centerline of a driveway curb cut to the property line at intersections from 50 feet to 39 feet at 102 NE 3rd Street. Citizens may provide oral or written testimony at the hearing.

• Variance request by Sky Investments for 11-foot reduction of driveway curb cut setback
• Property at 102 NE 3rd Street, Lot 1 of Block 1 of the Replat of Bray Subdivision
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, June 11, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a variance request from Sky Investments for a property at 102 NE 3rd Street, and will consider an impact area recommendation for a preliminary plat by Timberline Surveying for Kenlee Properties LLC. The meeting also includes approval of the April 9, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing: Sky Investments variance of 50' distance requirement from driveway curb cut centerline to property line at intersection for 102 NE 3rd Street
• Recommendation action: same Sky Investments variance request
• Impact area recommendation: Timberline Surveying preliminary plat of Kenlee Properties LLC, parcel east of Auto Drive and south of Hwy. 30
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved up to $150,000 from the Water Fund Capital Projects to remove and regenerate granular activated carbon to address elevated disinfection by-products in drinking water. They tabled a decision on the SW 7th Street sidewalk project pending research on federal funding requirements, and tabled a $6,500 SREDA invoice to verify other cities' payments. The council also approved demolishing a city-owned home at 721 SW 3rd Street and disposing of three old public works vehicles.

• Approved $150,000 (not to exceed) for granular activated carbon work, using the lowest quote of $139,390 from Carbon Activated Corp. USA
• Tabled SW 7th Street sidewalk project decision; design cost ~$35,800, pending LHTAC funding chances
• Tabled $6,500 SREDA invoice to check what other cities pay
• Approved demolition of city-owned home at 721 SW 3rd Street; cost to be discussed at budget workshop
• Approved sale of three surplus public works vehicles (1989 GMC, 1995 Ford, 1998 Dodge) on a government auction site

City Council

The Fruitland City Council meeting scheduled for May 27, 2024, has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the Memorial Day holiday. The notice, issued by City Clerk Suzanne Pearcy, provides no other agenda items or business to be discussed.

• Meeting cancellation notice for May 27, 2024

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024, has been cancelled because there were no items on the agenda. The notice was issued by Zoning Administrator Danny Little.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved routine reports, special event permits, and several contracts. It also approved $4,800 in additional funding to remove spent carbon from water treatment vessels, addressing elevated disinfection byproduct levels that have triggered public notifications. A joint transportation plan with Payette was approved to pursue funding for traffic issues.

• Approved $4,800 from Water Fund-Capital Projects for spent GAC removal (quote: $54,800 from Carbon Activated Corp USA)
• Approved special event permits for Fruitland High School 'End of Year Celebration' (May 16) and West Valley Church 'Family Water Party' (June 30) and 'Steaks & Rods Car Show' (Sept 8, closing N. Pennsylvania Ave)
• Approved memorial banner for Rick Watkins on light pole outside Fire Department on SW 3rd Street
• Approved Waste Disposal Contract between City of Fruitland and Payette County
• Approved updated Payette County AutoCAD Map Users Consortium (PCAMUC) agreement with DTI as new mapping contractor

City Council

The Fruitland City Council appointed Kari Peterson as mayor and Cathy Yasuda to fill the vacant council seat. They also approved favorable recommendations for two Payette County zoning requests, a 3% ambulance fee increase, and discussed funding for transit and a pedestrian safety project.

• Appointed Kari Peterson as mayor and Cathy Yasuda as councilor
• Favorable recommendation for rezone from Agricultural to Commercial at HWY 95 and SW 1st Avenue
• Favorable recommendation for conditional use permit at 8700 Shannon Road (limited to 10 pieces of equipment)
• Approved 3% ambulance fee increase (Resolution No. 2024-08)
• Discussed $26,830 funding request for Snake River Transit

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by KM Engineering LLP to rezone and change the comprehensive plan for portions of four properties on N. Whitley Drive from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential. The affected parcels total about 4.806 acres. Citizens may provide oral and written testimony at the hearing.

• Zone change and comprehensive plan change from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential
• Properties: 1711, 1715, 1805, 1815 N. Whitley Drive
• Total area: 4.806 acres, more or less
• Public hearing on April 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Fruitland City Hall
• Applicant: KM Engineering LLP

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations on a zone change and comprehensive plan amendment for properties on N. Whitley Drive, from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential. The commission will also consider two impact area recommendations: a rezone from Agricultural to Commercial at Hwy. 95 and SW 1st Avenue, and a conditional use permit for commercial use at 8700 Shannon Road. Officers for 2024 will be elected.

• Public hearing and recommendation on KM Engineering zone change to Multi-Family Residential for 1711, 1715, 1805, 1815 N. Whitley Drive
• Todd Meyers & Greg Day rezone from Agricultural to Commercial at NW corner of Hwy. 95 and SW 1st Avenue
• Payette Rentals conditional use permit for commercial use at 8700 Shannon Road
• Election of 2024 Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a 4% rate increase for Hardin Sanitation trash service, effective May 1, 2024, and approved up to $50,000 in additional funding for a water treatment plant discharge project. The council also accepted the mayor's resignation, tabled appointing a replacement, and reviewed multiple department reports.

• Approved 4% rate increase for Hardin Sanitation residential and commercial trash service, effective May 1, 2024
• Approved up to $50,000 from Water Fund Capital Projects for filter backwash water discharge to Payette River via Washoe Ditch
• Accepted resignation of Mayor Brian Howell due to health issues; tabled appointment of new Mayor and Council President
• Approved March 2024 activity reports for Police, Fire, Public Works, Building, Technology, and Ambulance departments
• Held executive session on personnel and real property acquisition

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved Alternative 4 to expand the Fruitland Water Treatment Plant, build a storage reservoir, and extend the water system south along SH-95, after a public hearing on the Environmental Information Document. The Council also allowed Loma Linda Subdivision residents to connect to the city sewer line as their drain fields fail, and approved a donation of gravel to the Chamber of Commerce. Other actions included approving findings in a zoning appeal, engineer reports, and scheduling budget meetings.

• Approved Alternative 4: expand Fruitland WTP, build above-ground storage reservoir, implement Infrastructure Replacement Plan, extend water system south along SH-95
• Approved Loma Linda Subdivision residents (25 homes) to connect to city sewer line upon completion of agreements and payment of fees
• Donated 10 yards of gravel to Fruitland Chamber of Commerce for Apple Jam fundraiser on April 12, 2024
• Approved Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law regarding appeal of denial of Conditional Use Permit for school use at 1000 NW 13th Street
• Scheduled 2024-2025 Budget Workshop for July 10, 2024 and Budget Hearing for August 12, 2024

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2024, to consider a conditional use permit request by Charlene Herrera to operate an in-home daycare at 1314 Cottonwood Drive. Citizens may provide oral and written testimony, and the application is available for review at the Zoning Administrator's office.

• Conditional use permit for in-home daycare at 1314 Cottonwood Drive
• Property: Lot 19, Block 8, Northview Ranch Subdivision No. 6
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, March 12, 2024, 7:00 PM

Planning Zoning

The March 12, 2024 Planning and Zoning meeting in Fruitland, Idaho, has been cancelled. The only scheduled item, a Conditional Use Permit application for 1314 Cottonwood Drive, was withdrawn, leaving no business for the meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit application for 1314 Cottonwood Drive withdrawn
• March 12, 2024 Planning and Zoning meeting cancelled

City Council

This was a special meeting of the Fruitland City Council held as part of the Payette County Summit, a collaborative discussion among county and city leaders. The agenda was not a regular decision-making session but a forum to discuss shared concerns such as the aging jail, 911 equipment, a proposed jail bond, ambulance facilities, landfill issues, emergency management, and proposed impact fees. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Discussion of aging/inadequate jail and 911 equipment
• Proposed jail bond
• Inadequate ambulance facilities
• Landfill issues
• Proposed impact fees and funding mechanisms

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved routine reports, a special event permit for the Fruitland Spring Fair, several resolutions, and a grant for ambulance equipment. The meeting was largely procedural, with all items approved unanimously.

• Approved special event permit for Fruitland Spring Fair on May 11, 2024, with street closures on SW 3rd Street & Colorado Avenue
• Approved $14,014.26 grant for trauma equipment from Western Idaho Healthcare Coalition
• Approved Resolution No 2024-05: designated disabled parking space on SW 2nd Street
• Approved Resolution No 2024-06: no parking zones
• Approved Resolution No 2024-07: install 4-way stop at N. Kansas & NW 3rd Street

City Council

The Fruitland City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to increase water and sewer capacity, hookup, and service line fees. The council will also review the 2022-2023 audit, consider a mayoral appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and act on several other items including a disabled parking request, property use, transportation agreements, and utility policies.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2024-02 for water & sewer capacity, hookup, and service line fee increases
• 2022-2023 audit presentation and acceptance by Poulsen-Vanleuven & Catmull, CPAs
• Mayoral appointment of Gwen Crow to Planning & Zoning Commission for 2-year term
• Request for designated disabled parking space on SW 2nd Street by Fruitland United Methodist Church
• Resolution No. 2024-01: Idaho Transportation Department State/Local Agreement for NE 11th to NW 16th Street Phase 1

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 13, 2024, to consider a conditional use permit requested by Dwight Hooley for a storage barn sales lot at 1711 N Whitley Drive. The hearing is open for oral and written testimony from citizens.

• Conditional use permit for storage barn sales lot at 1711 N Whitley Drive
• Public hearing before Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission
• Location: 200 S. Whitley Drive, Fruitland, ID
• Application available for review at Zoning Administrator's office

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an action item regarding a conditional use permit. The request is for a storage barn sales lot located at 1711 N. Whitley Drive.

• Conditional Use Permit for a storage barn sales lot at 1711 N. Whitley Drive

City Council

The City Council denied an appeal from Treasure Valley Classical Academy regarding a conditional use permit for a new school site. The Council also approved a contract for a study to identify pre-treatment systems for emerging contaminants like PFAS at the Water Treatment Plant.

• Denied appeal for new school use at 1000 NW 13th Street
• Approved Development Agreement modifications for 500 SW 3rd Street
• Approved Ardurra Engineers contract for water study not to exceed $70,000.00
• Approved disposal of 10 police vehicles via public auction
• Approved Fruitland School District request to use Gazebo #1 for Summer Meal Program

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a regular meeting and approved routine items including minutes, reports, and facility use requests. They also scheduled a public hearing for proposed water and sewer fee increases, approved a $70,000 grant application for a water pre-treatment study, and approved a $9,000 contract for piping modifications.

• Scheduled public hearing for water & sewer capacity, hookup, and service line fee increases
• Approved $70,000 IDEQ Emerging Contaminant Grant application for drinking water pre-treatment study
• Approved $9,000 Ardurra contract for Water Treatment Plant piping modifications
• Approved use of City Hall as polling place for 2024 Payette County elections
• Approved disposal of 2000 Dodge Caravan by public auction

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2025, to consider a request by Trilogy Development for annexation and Single Family Residential zoning of a 16.006-acre parcel at 8087 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, extending north to NW 24th Street (excluding 8185 N. Pennsylvania Avenue). Citizens may provide oral or written testimony; the application is available for review at the Zoning Administrator's office.

• Annexation and zone designation of Single Family Residential for 16.006 acres
• Property located at 8087 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, north to NW 24th Street
• Request by Trilogy Development
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, at 7:00 P.M.
• Citizens encouraged to provide oral and written testimony

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Haliegh Taylor for a conditional use permit to operate a Group Facility Daycare at 110 NE 12th Street (Lot 5, Block 2, Mesa Park Subdivision). Citizens may provide oral or written testimony. The application is available for review at the Zoning Administrator's office.

• Conditional use permit for Group Facility Daycare at 110 NE 12th Street
• Public hearing on January 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Fruitland City Hall
• Property described as Lot 5, Block 2, Mesa Park Subdivision

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make decisions on two conditional use permits: one for a group facility daycare at 110 NE 12th Street and another for educational facilities for Treasure Valley Classical Academy on NW 13th Street. They will also consider a variance request for an accessory structure at 1855 NW 1st Avenue. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and is open to the public.

• Public hearing: Haleigh Taylor – Conditional Use Permit for group facility daycare at 110 NE 12th Street
• Decision: Treasure Valley Classical Academy – Conditional Use Permit for educational facilities in South 1000 Block of NW 13th Street (continued from Dec 12, 2023)
• Decision: Haleigh Taylor – Conditional Use Permit for daycare at 110 NE 12th Street
• Action: James Thrasher – Variance of rear setback for existing accessory structure at 1855 NW 1st Avenue

City Council

The City Council approved a grant to purchase three Lifeloc breath testing instruments for $2,661.63 using General Fund capital project money. The Council also denied a request from Stellar Investment Properties to install snack and beverage machines in Downtown City Park.

• Approval of $2,661.63 for three Lifeloc breath testing instruments via ITD grant
• Denial of request for vending machines at Downtown City Park
• Approval to dispose of 1,350 liner feet of 12” PVC pipe at public auction
• Appointment of Mike Smith, Jim Ashley, and Cathy Yasuda to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Election of Kari Peterson as City Council President

City Council

The Fruitland City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop with city engineers. The focus is on discussing needed capacity upgrades for water and wastewater treatment plants and possible funding solutions. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Workshop with City Engineers on water and wastewater treatment plant capacity upgrades
• Discussion of possible funding solutions for the upgrades