Bear River Water Conservancy District public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026. This hearing is held prior to the final adoption of the budget.
- Public hearing regarding the tentative 2026 budget
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 budget, which includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees. The board will also vote on a water lease agreement with Steve Elliott (Whites Valley) and a perpetual wholesale water agreement extension with Bothwell Water Company for 40 acre-feet per year. Other action items include approving the 2026 board meeting schedule and calendar.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2026 budget with 3% COLA for district employees
- Steve Elliott (Whites Valley) water lease agreement
- Bothwell Water Company wholesale water agreement extension (perpetual term, 40 AF per year)
- Approval of 2026 annual board meeting schedule and district calendar
- Approval of November 2025 financial statements
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the Water Service Policy regarding rates for District owned property. The Board will also review the tentative 2026 budget and a fraud risk assessment.
- Public hearing to amend Water Service Policy section 2.7.1 regarding water rates for District owned property
- Review and approval of 2026 Tentative Budget
- Review of Fraud Risk Assessment
- Approval of October 2025 financial statements
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt an amendment to its Water Service Policy. The proposed change adds section 2.7.1, allowing the district to set unique water rates for its own properties. The hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the district office in Brigham City.
- Amendment to Water Service Policy to include section 2.7.1 on unique rates for district-owned property
- Public hearing on November 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM at 102 West Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees has three vacancies to fill. The Box Elder County Commission will appoint new members to represent specific geographic areas by December 3, 2025.
- Vacancy in Bothwell / Thatcher / Howell area
- Vacancy in Brigham City area
- Vacancy in Tremonton / Garland / Elwood area
- Vacancy in Portage / Plymouth / Fielding / Riverside (one-year term)
- Deadline for applications: November 25, 2025
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board will consider a resolution to initiate the withdrawal of Brigham City from the district and discuss amendments to water service policy. The meeting will also include the approval of financial statements and a contract for cloud seeding services.
- Resolution to withdraw Brigham City from the District
- Water Service Policy amendment and public hearing
- Cloud Seeding Professional Services agreement 2025-2026
- Mantua Generator 50% District Contribution
- Possible assumption of water service for Cedar Ridge Distribution Company
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider adjustments to water meter and installation fees. The proposed changes are intended to address current labor and material costs and support infrastructure reliability.
- Public hearing regarding water meter and installation fee increases
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to receive input on a proposed tiered rate structure for the South Willard Water System. If adopted, the change would take effect October 1, 2025, to align South Willard with other District-operated systems.
- Public hearing for proposed tiered rate structure for South Willard Water System
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to decide on proposed water meter installation fee increases and a tiered rate structure for the South Willard Water System. The board will also vote on declaring a 2014 Ford F-150 truck with a snowplow as surplus and authorizing its disposal. Financial statements for July and August 2025 will be approved.
- Water Meter and Installation Fee Increase
- Proposed Tiered Rate Structure for South Willard Water System
- Resolution 2025-26 to declare 2014 Ford F-150 truck with Boss HTX snowplow as surplus
- Approval of Financial Statements - July & August 2025
- Public Hearing on fee and rate changes
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will meet to address infrastructure projects and administrative actions. The board will consider a work truck purchase and a request for proposals for the South Willard pumphouse engineering and construction.
- South Willard pumphouse engineering / construction RFP
- Proposed contract renewal with Chanshare Farms for water use and land lease
- Work truck order and purchase
- Time extension for Whites Valley change application
- Selection of committee members for negotiations between BRWCD and Brigham City
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will meet to review May 2025 financial statements and hear a presentation from the Brigham City Corporation. The board will also consider action items regarding a contract renewal and a request for proposals for connection fees.
- Contract renewal discussion with Buster & Brett Marble of Chanshare Farms
- Connection Fees/Meter & Installation Costs RFP presented by General Manager Chance Baxter
- Approval of May 2025 financial statements
- Presentation by Brigham City Corporation City Manager Derek Oyler
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss petitions from Brigham City and Perry City to withdraw from the District. The board will also review Bothwell Modeling for the Anderson and Mounding developments.
- Willard City Wholesale Water Contract (11 A/F)
- Willard City financial assistance for PRV Component: $75,000
- Approval of Will Serve Letter for Anderson development
- Approval of Will Serve Letter for Moulding development
- Approval of April 2025 financial statements
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to consider adoption of a proposed Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis for culinary water. The board will hear public comment and may adopt the plan and associated fee enactment. The hearing is the only item on the agenda.
- Public hearing to consider adoption of proposed Impact Fee Facilities Plan (IFFP) and Impact Fee Analysis (IFA) for culinary water
- Proposed impact fee resolution/enactment for all service areas of the district
- Documents available for review at district office (102 W Forest St, Brigham City) and online
- Written comments accepted before and during the hearing
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting a proposed impact fee facilities plan and impact fee resolution 2025-07. They will also consider a bid award for the Harper Ward pumphouse, a new water service policy, a 90-day extension of the water sales moratorium, and multiple water petition time extensions. A new board chair will be elected.
- Public hearing on proposed impact fee facilities plan and impact fee analysis
- Adoption of impact fee resolution 2025-07
- Bid award to Patriot Construction for Harper Ward pumphouse
- Adoption of Water Service Policy
- 90-day extension for water sales moratorium
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will finalize a water sale contract following a closed session on real property and water rights. The board will also receive the 2024 audit presentation, review the Kory Wayment subdivision updates, and discuss the Deweyville Town pipeline project. Other agenda items include Brigham City's withdrawal of a request to deed a pipeline on Hwy 38 to 4000 N, the Harper Ward Well project, and a legislative update.
- Finalization of water sale contract (Matt Baxter)
- 2024 audit presentation by Mariah Reyes of Child Richards CPAs
- Kory Wayment subdivision updates
- Deweyville Town pipeline project (Nate Spackman)
- Discussion: Brigham City withdrawal of request to deed pipeline on Hwy 38 to 4000 N
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees is giving notice of its intent to amend an Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis for a water impact fee. The amendment will apply to the entire district or a smaller area as determined. Public comments can be directed to District Manager Chance Baxter.
- Notice of intent to amend Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis for water impact fee
- Amendment may apply to entire Bear River Water Conservancy District boundary or a smaller area
- Contact: Chance Baxter, 102 West Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302
Board of Trustees
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees will meet on January 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM at 102 West Forest Street, Brigham City. Key action items include voting on an amended water service policy and lifting a moratorium on new connections, selecting a scoring committee for a treatment plant feasibility RFQ, and forming a legislative review subcommittee. The board will also elect officers and introduce new members.
- Adoption of amended water service policy and lift moratorium on new connections
- Treatment plant feasibility & implementation RFQ / selection of scoring committee members
- Select legislative review subcommittee to collaborate with independent water companies
- Election of officers
- Approval of financial statements for December 2024