Thompson Special Service District public meetings in 2025
3 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 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 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 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