Fruitland Special Service District public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on December 11, 2025, to consider adopting a proposed increase to new water connection fees. The hearing will include a presentation and a period for public comment, after which the Board may take final action.
- Public Hearing: Proposed Increase to New Water Connection Fees
- Location: Fruitland Special Service District Office, 6186 S 45000 W Fruitland, Utah 84027
- Time: December 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
- Public comments invited in person or in writing prior to the meeting
- Proposed fee schedule available at the District office by appointment
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will hold two public hearings on December 11, 2025, to receive comment on the proposed 2026 Budget and the Revised 2025 Budget. Following the hearings, the board will consider four resolutions, including a title change to Clerk/Administrative Director, updating PTIF signatories and Zions Bank signature cards, and establishing the 2026 regular meeting schedule. The board will also discuss appointing a treasurer and receive updates on projects, delinquencies, capital planning, engineering, water rights, and legal items.
- Public Hearing: Adoption of the 2026 Budget
- Public Hearing: Adoption of the Revised 2025 Budget
- Resolution 2025-01: Title change to 'Clerk/Administrative Director'
- Resolution 2025-02: Updating PTIF signatories
- Appointment of Treasurer
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees following a member's resignation. Qualified candidates must be residents within the District and registered voters in Duchesne County.
- Accepting letters of interest for Board of Trustees vacancy until November 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2025B) for water system improvements. The board will also discuss amendments to the 2025 budget and the proposed 2026 budget.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of resolution for up to $650,000 in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B
- Public hearing on 2025 budget amendments and presentation of the 2026 proposed budget
- Progress reports on chlorination/treatment and Upper Mill Hollow projects from Jones & DeMille Engineering
- Resolution No. 2025-111325A regarding delegation of duties to District Clerk
- Ratification of July 20, 2024 District Clerk appointment and August 2022 District Operator hiring
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed issuance of up to $650,000 in Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2025B) to fund water system improvements, including chlorination upgrades and water rights acquisition. The bonds, if issued at the maximum amount, would require repayment of approximately $708,668 over 35 years.
- Public hearing on $650,000 Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2025B) for water system improvements
- Funding includes $1,825,000 grant and $425,000 loan from Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board
- Bonds to finance chlorination upgrades, water rights acquisition, and related improvements
- No taxes pledged to secure bonds; repayment depends on bond issuance amount and term
- Public comment invited on economic impact of proposed improvements
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees adopted parameters for bonds to finance water system improvements. The Board also decided to postpone the completion of an Impact Fee Study to gather more metering and usage data.
- Authorization of not more than $650,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B
- Postponement of Impact Fee Study pending additional metering data
- Discussion on reconsidering the 1/4 acre outdoor watering standard for connections
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to decide on issuing Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B, to finance water system improvements. The board will set the bond terms and schedule a public hearing.
- Resolution authorizing up to $650,000 in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B
- Financing for water system improvements
- Public hearing notice to be published
- Bond terms: maximum principal amount, maturity, interest rate, and discount to be fixed
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees met to approve financial reports and discuss ongoing water system infrastructure projects. The board also coordinated with CIB representatives regarding bond closure and project funding.
- Decision to reinstate Esri mapping subscription
- CIB loan and grant closing in progress
- Completion of Highway 40 repairs
- Preparation of Impact Fee Analysis in progress
- Discussion of Moose Ridge booster pump permitting
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, payments, and quarterly reports, including a $2.25 million CIB loan/grant for the Mill Hollow water project. Updates on water rights, system maintenance, and engineering design will also be discussed.
- Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
- CIB loan ($425,000) and grant ($1,825,000) for Mill Hollow project and water acquisition
- Lien Policy implementation and next steps
- Upper Mill Hollow sampling results and treatment options review
- Impact Fee Analysis - Zions update status
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees met to approve financial reports and address infrastructure updates. The board decided to purchase water shares using reserve funds and adopted a new policy for delinquent water bills.
- Authorized the purchase of 47.7 water shares using reserve funds
- Adopted a policy to file liens against properties for delinquent water bills
- Adopted a resolution to cancel the 2025 local district election
- Discussed a chlorination project featuring a proposed 20x30 building
- Reported outstanding IRS penalties and interest for payroll taxes from 2018 through 2024
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to decide on purchasing additional water rights and cancel the 2025 local district election due to insufficient candidates. The board will also review grant/loan terms, engineering reports, and financial statements.
- Resolution authorizing cash purchase of water rights from reserve funds
- Resolution canceling the 2025 FSSD election due to no qualifying candidates
- Review of CIB grant/loan award terms and compliance steps
- Approval of financial statements and clerk's administrative report
- Engineer's report on project updates and chlorination estimates
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees decided on several water connection requests and adopted policies for drought management and recreational properties. They also authorized updates to the Impact Fee Analysis and Facilities Plan through Zions Bancorp.
- Ratified $1,250.00 expenditure from Impact Fee Fund for Little Red easement repair
- Approved water connection request for Herman Mendez
- Approved impact fee refund and account closure for Clair Anderson
- Approved cost-sharing with Cemetery Board for Red Creek Irrigation connection
- Adopted Drought & Water Shortage Management Policy
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will meet to review updated cost estimates for a chlorination project, discuss water usage enforcement, and address infrastructure coordination with UDOT and Strata. The board will also receive reports on a new tiered billing structure and recent water sampling.
- Presentation of updated chlorination project cost estimates
- Discussion on enforcement options for excessive water users
- Community feedback on new tiered billing structure
- Status of DDW booster pump rule
- Coordination with UDOT/Strata on infrastructure impacts
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees approved a repair contract and new water meter installations. The board also swore in a new member and updated its regular meeting schedule.
- Awarded Little Red Creek Repairs contract to Oakridge Excavation
- Approved installation of two water meters for Roegun Wilde in Hidden Meadows
- Denied water meter request for Herman Mendez due to missing right-of-way documentation
- Swore in Michael Scheetz as a new Board member
- Set regular meeting time to 10:00 AM on the second Thursday of each month
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will open contractor bids and decide on an award for the Little Red Vent Project. The board will also receive updates on the Upper Mill Hollow Spring chlorination project and swear in a new member.
- Bid opening and award for Little Red Creek Repair Work (Little Red Vent Project)
- Update on chlorination project bid proposals by Jones & DeMille Engineering for Upper Mill Hollow Spring
- Oath of Office for new board member Michael Scheetz
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees decided to stop all new water connections pending a signed water contract. The board also reviewed the 2024 audit and discussed ongoing water rights and chlorination projects.
- Decision to prohibit new water connections until an additional water contract is signed
- Approval of the Customer Meter Tampering Policy
- Completion of the 2024 audit by Aycock & Miles
- Submission of a CIB application for a chlorination project
- Resignation of board member Jared Kesler
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will review the completed 2024 audit presented by Aycock and Miles CPAs. The board will also discuss water infrastructure updates, including the Mill Hollow chlorination project and customer shut-off valve requirements.
- Presentation of the completed 2024 audit by Aycock and Miles CPAs
- Progress update on the Mill Hollow chlorination project
- Discussion on customer-side shut-off valve requirements
- Review of May 2025 financial statements
- Update on CIB application status
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District has issued a notice for elections to fill a Board of Trustee position and the position of Chairman. Both roles are 4-year terms.
- Candidacy filing period: June 2, 2025, to June 9, 2025
- Primary election date: August 12, 2025 (if sufficient candidates file)
- General election date: November 4, 2025
- Filing location: FSSD Office at 6105 South 45000 West, Fruitland, Utah
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving a $1.75 million grant and $400,000 loan application to the Community Impact Board for treating Mill Hollow Spring and acquiring additional water rights. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, project updates, and discussion of past due accounts and new water connections.
- Public hearing on CIB funding application for Mill Hollow Spring treatment and water rights acquisition
- Discussion and possible approval of $1,750,000 grant and $400,000 loan request
- Engineer report on status of active projects from Jones & DeMille Engineering
- Operations manager report: Upper Mill Hollow Spring samples taken, two new meter installations, system repairs
- Discussion of past due accounts and new water connection interest
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees decided to apply for $2.3 million from the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board to build a chlorination system for Mill Hollow Spring and acquire additional water rights. The board also discussed water meter maintenance and engineering challenges regarding power and pumping in Bandanna.
- Approved $2,300,000 funding application ($1,750,000 grant, $400,000 loan, $150,000 local contribution)
- Proposed construction of a chlorination system for Mill Hollow Spring
- Proposed acquisition of additional water rights
- Discussion on requiring customers to install their own shut-off valves on the customer side of meters
- Engineering discussion on 3-phase power unavailability in Bandanna
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss water rights acquisition and funding updates. They will consider a proposed purchase with a $100,000 down payment and $7,000 per acre-foot, and discuss lease possibilities with Central Utah Water. The board will also receive an update on a CIB application for Upper Mill Hollow Treatment and water acquisition, and vote on a water meter for Brian and Marsha Walker.
- Discussion of water rights purchase: $100,000 down payment, $7,000 per acre-foot
- Update on CIB application for Upper Mill Hollow Treatment facility and water acquisition
- Vote to approve a water meter for Brian and Marsha Walker
- EQUAG funding application determined not eligible
- Discussion of lease possibilities with Central Utah Water
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and discuss authorizing $181,000 in water revenue bonds for the Lower Mill Hollow Project. The meeting also includes an update on the Lower Spring and a discussion regarding a lawyer.
- Public hearing for a resolution authorizing $181,000 water revenue bonds, series 2024 for the Mill Hollow Lower Spring project
- CIB Grant awarded in the amount of 307.000
- Lower Spring update from Jones and Demille engineering (Brock Harrison)
- Discussion of lawyer
Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees
The Fruitland Special Service District Board of Trustees met on April 10, 2025, to approve minutes and financials and receive reports from the operator and engineer. The board entered closed session to discuss a water purchase agreement and subdivision legal issues, then unanimously voted to authorize drafting an amendment to the Hidden Meadows agreement for 25 lots and to communicate terms for purchasing 126-200 acre-feet of water. Other actions included approving an employee health insurance policy, leasing irrigation water shares to bidders, and permitting outside vendors in the district parking lot.
- Authorized attorney to draft amendment to Hidden Meadows agreement allowing 25 lots in Phase One and Two
- Authorized communication of water rights terms to purchase 126-200 acre-feet of water
- Approved employee health insurance policy and opt-out option
- Leased FSSD Red Creek irrigation water shares to top three high bidders for 2025 season
- Approved new flagpole light and shop lighting