Thompson Special Service District public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will hold a monthly meeting and public hearing to review the proposed 2026 budget. The session includes an opportunity for open public input regarding the district's projected revenues and expenses.
- Proposed 2026 Total Revenues: $71,431.00
- Proposed 2026 Total Expenses: $71,431.00
- Proposed 2026 Wages: $24,702.00
- Proposed 2026 Plumbing Supplies/Parts: $5,000.00
- Proposed 2026 Insurance (bond/liability): $5,000.00
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will hold a public hearing to collect comments on proposed rate increases for 2026, including changes to loadout fees, new meter connection fees, late fees, and a new late payment penalty. The hearing takes place before the regular monthly meeting. No electronic or telephonic participation is available.
- Public hearing on proposed 2026 rate increases for loadout, new meter connection fee, late fee, and late payment penalty
- Meeting at Thompson Fire Station Meeting Room, 101 S Firehouse Lane, Thompson Springs, UT
- Proposed rate increases available for review at TSSD office Dec 1-5 and 8-10
Thompson Special Service Water District
The board will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed water rate changes beginning January 1, 2026. The proposal includes increases to base rates, meter connection fees, and late fees.
- Proposed base rate increase from $46.30 (5% annual increase) to $49.54 (7% annual increase) for 5 years
- Proposed 3/4-inch meter connection fee increase from $1,200 to $4,500
- Proposed 1-inch meter connection fee increase from $1,400 to $6,750
- Proposed 1 1/2-inch meter connection fee increase from $1,500 to $11,500
- Proposed 2-inch meter connection fee increase from $1,800 to $20,000
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Thompson Fire Station Meeting Room to collect public comments on the proposed 2026 Budget. The proposed budget is available for review in advance at the TSSD office or by contacting Shelly Thayn. No electronic or telephonic participation is available.
- Public hearing on proposed 2026 Budget
- Meeting at Thompson Fire Station Meeting Room, 101 S Firehouse Lane, Thompson Springs, UT
- Budget available for review December 1-5 and 8-10 at TSSD office or by contacting Shelly Thayn at (435)210-4470 or [email protected]
Thompson Special Service Water District
The board held public hearings on proposed 2026 budget and rate increases, though final votes were tabled until December 18. The board also discussed a potential merger with GWSSA and approved sending dormant fee notices to four property owners.
- Proposed base rate increase from $46.30 to $49.54 with a 7% annual increase for 5 years
- Proposed meter connection fee increases, such as 3/4-inch rising from $1,200 to $4,500
- Approval to send dormant fee letters ($24.77 rate) to four specific property owners
- Planned community meeting on January 17, 2026, to discuss a merger with GWSSA
- Discussion of $3,975 in available DWSRF Planning Grant funds for infrastructure
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will meet to decide on proposed rate increases and the 2026 budget following public hearings. The board will also discuss a DWSRF planning grant and a vacant property letter.
- Approval of proposed rate increases
- Approval of the proposed 2026 Budget
- DWSRF Planning Grant discussion
- Vacant Property Letter discussion
- Jaime Roark meter installation update
Thompson Special Service Water District
The board decided to increase the water base rate by 7% and significantly raise meter connection fees. The board also approved a new 1.5% late payment penalty and recommended Shelly Thayn for a vacant board position.
- Base rate increase of 7% effective January 1, 2026
- Meter connection fees increased: 3/4-inch to $4,500, 1-inch to $6,750, 1 1/2-inch to $11,500, and 2-inch to $20,000
- Late fee increased from $12.50 to $15.00 and a 1.5% late payment penalty added
- Water Operator Ryan Bell moved from salary to an hourly rate of $35.00
- Public hearing for 2026 Budget and Rate Increase scheduled for December 12, 2025
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will meet to discuss the proposed 2026 budget and set a public hearing date for budget and rate increases. The board will also consider changes to water operator pay and various fee adjustments.
- Proposed 2026 Budget
- Rate increase discussions for meter connections, late fees, and late payment penalties
- Transition of Water Operator from salaried to hourly pay rate
- Interview and recommendation for an open board position
- Discussion on Fire Suppression Pond with Mark Marcum
Thompson Special Service Water District
The board discussed SCADA system upgrades, CIB grant monitoring, and a rate analysis study. Most action items, including meter connection fee increases and payroll changes, were tabled because a quorum was not present.
- CIB Grant/SCADA system equipment orders including meters, solenoid, and control valve
- Proposed meter connection fees: 3/4-inch $1,200; 1-inch $1,400; 1 1/2-inch $1,500; 2-inch $1,800
- Proposed Water Operator pay change from $1,160 gross monthly salary to $29.00 per hour
- September total deposits of $6,313.95 and total expenses of $2,910.19
- Water line relocation for resident Helen Davis
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will meet to discuss potential changes to base and meter connection rates. The board will also consider moving the water operator from salary to hourly pay and review a CIB Grant for a SCADA system.
- Meter Connection Rate Increase
- Base Rate recommendation from Janell Braithwaite, RWAU
- Water Operator pay transition from salary to hourly
- CIB Grant/SCADA System discussion
- Interview and recommendation for an open board position
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District decided to increase commercial loadout rates and eliminate impact fees from its Rules of Operation. The board also discussed a potential takeover proposal from GWSSA and approved secretary pay for 2026.
- Commercial/construction/institutional loadout rate increased to $20 per 1,000 gallons
- Removal of impact fees from Rules of Operation and discontinuation of Impact Fees Study Analysis
- Approved secretary base pay of 50 hours at $20 per hour for 2026, if budget allows
- Motion to meet with RWAU to determine a base rate following a GWSSA takeover proposal
- Budgeted $1,500 to begin source protection work
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service District will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Thompson Springs. The board will review standard procedural items and discuss several key topics, including a fire suppression pond proposal and a potential takeover of the district by GWSSA. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approve August 13, 2025, monthly meeting minutes
- Mark Marcum - Fire Suppression Pond discussion
- GWSSA's proposal for the takeover of TSSD
- Secretary's Hours for 2026: Negotiation of increased hours per month
- Rate Increase Options discussion
Thompson Special Service Water District
The board will meet to address several operational items, including budget amendments and a Grama fee schedule review. The meeting will also cover water system updates such as an impact fee study and SCADA system grants.
- Payment of $200 to Les Thayn for previously approved clean-up
- Review and approval of Grama Fee Schedule
- Discussion of Impact Fee Study
- Budget amendment
- CIB Grant/SCADA System discussion
Thompson Special Service Water District
The board approved a budget amendment to reallocate load-out sales revenue toward supplies and source protection. The board also updated meter installation fees and approved a new GRAMA fee schedule.
- Approved $200 payment to Les Thayn for cleanup work
- Approved GRAMA fees: $0.10 per page for copies and free first 15 minutes of research
- Added 'plus parts' to 3/4-inch and 1-inch meter installation fees
- Amended budget to increase Load-out Sales revenue to $12,000
- Discussed $5,000 estimate for an updated Impact Fee Analysis
Thompson Special Service Water District
The board approved the June meeting minutes and the second quarter revenue and expenditure reports. Members discussed water system maintenance, including tank venting and SCADA updates, and addressed delinquent account collections.
- Accepted second quarter budget with $48,430.48 in total revenue and $26,855.64 in expenses
- Accepted resignation of board member Jenny Gleason effective July 2, 2025
- Authorized a lien notice to be sent to a property owner for an $882.80 unpaid balance
- Discussed CIB Grant/SCADA system equipment orders including meters and a Hot Tap Machine
- Reviewed sanitary survey needs including tank padlocks and chlorination building ventilation
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will meet to discuss equipment orders for the SCADA system and corrections for a sanitary survey. The board will also address the resignation of board member Jenny Gleason.
- CIB Grant/SCADA System equipment orders including meters, solenoid, control valve, and water line locator
- Sanitary survey corrections including tank padlocks, venting, and chlorination building fan installation
- Payment for clean-up mileage and hours to Les Thayn
- Resignation of board member Jenny Gleason
- Update on Old Spring Site Redevelopment pending a dye test
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and grant-funded payments. The board will review equipment orders for the SCADA system and updates regarding the Old Spring Site redevelopment.
- Grant payments for Peterson Plumbing invoices
- Purchase of meters, solenoid, control valve, 6-inch check valve, Hot Tap machine, and Metrotex Underground Water Line Locator
- Old Spring Site redevelopment updates and water testing using red dye
- Review of Grand County/GWSSA proposal and on-site visit
- Hiring labor for weeds, trash, and painting
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District discussed the Old Spring Site Redevelopment and reviewed a priority list for assistance from the GWSSA. The board approved funding for water testing and local labor for facility maintenance.
- Approved $100 for red dye to test if Old Spring Site water is new or recaptured
- Approved $300 for labor and $100 for a dump trailer rental for weed and trash cleanup
- Approved $300 contract for AJ Rogers to mow weeds at the Spring Collection Area
- Confirmed a work meeting for June 23 at 3:00 p.m. regarding bylaws and meter install costs
- Reported CIB grant payment received and paid to Peterson Plumbing
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District discussed a proposal from Grand County/GWSSA for a complete takeover or operational assistance, with board members expressing differing views. The board tabled a review of bylaws and meter installation costs due to absences. They also received updates on the CIB grant-funded SCADA system and approved April financial reports.
- Discussion and board member opinions on a possible complete takeover versus working under GWSSA (Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency)
- Tabled review of bylaws and new meter installation cost quotes due to trustee absence
- CIB Grant/SCADA system update: first SCADA meter reading completed, invoices submitted for payment
- Old spring site redevelopment and DWSRF follow-up tabled pending further information
- Approved April 2025 monthly meeting minutes and $4,024.45 in total expenses
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District holds its regular monthly meeting on May 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Thompson Springs Firehouse. The board will discuss and take action on new business items including a CIB Grant/SCADA System Update, Old Spring Site Redevelopment with a Utah DWSRF follow-up, and a review of by-laws. They will also hear updates on meter installation quotes, a Grand County/GWSSA proposal, and reports from the Grand County Commission, water operator, and secretary.
- CIB Grant/SCADA System Update
- Old Spring Site Redevelopment and Utah DWSRF follow-up
- Grand County/GWSSA Proposal and Meeting Update
- Quotes on meters for the drops and cost sheets for new meter installs
- By-Laws and Rules of Operation review, update, or change
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes, confirmed the May meeting date, and discussed updates to bylaws and rules. They voted to use $3,975 from a DWSRF grant for engineering at the Old Spring Site redevelopment and accepted an updated proposal from Grand County/GWSSA, changing the order to approach GWSSA first. The board also reviewed financial reports and operator updates.
- Approved March 2025 monthly meeting minutes.
- Voted to use $3,975 from DWSRF balance for planning and engineering at the Old Spring Site with Jones & DeMille Engineering.
- Accepted updated Grand County/GWSSA proposal and voted to meet with GWSSA first, then request $10,000 from the county for the water operator.
- Continued work on updating Rules of Operation and Bylaws, reviewing Articles 1 and 2.
- CIB Grant/SCADA update: meter installation progress, internet at loadout building, and remaining tasks for analyzer and trench.
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District will meet to discuss updates on a CIB Grant for a SCADA system and the Old Spring Site Redevelopment. The board will also review a proposal involving Grand County and the GWSSA.
- CIB Grant/SCADA System update including meter activation and installation
- Old Spring Site Redevelopment and USDA Rural Development requests
- Grand County/GWSSA updated proposal
- Water line relocation for Helen Davis
- Meter installation for Marles Oldroyd
Thompson Special Service Water District
The Thompson Special Service Water District is requesting $10,000 in annual funding from the Grand County Commission for part-time labor. The board also discussed potentially being absorbed by the GWSSA or the Grand Water Conservancy District.
- Approved $217.83 reimbursement for RWAU Conference motel room
- Approved purchase of a new loadout hose and UPS battery backup
- Voted to transfer 10% of loadout sales into a new preventative maintenance savings account
- Approved switching office and loadout internet service to Emery Telcom
- Authorized use of CIB Grant funds to purchase a hot tap machine and underground water locator