Michael Gibbons

The meeting addressed several key items. For new business, the Commission reviewed and provided feedback on the proposed retrofit site plan for a Tractor Supply Store at 404 N. Fruitland Blvd., requesting revisions regarding fence height, sidewalk clearance for handicap accessibility, and submission of the site lighting plan. The Commission also reviewed and recommended approval of the preliminary plat for the Proposed Cedar Park Townhouses (16 units), noting that zoning regulations only permit 15 units. Under old business, discussion centered on drafting agreement language concerning the grandfathered recreational uses of a privately owned parcel on S. Brown Street. General discussion included informing the community about a new farmers market operating on Thursdays.

The Fruitland City Council meeting addressed several items. Treasurer reports for October and November were adopted, detailing revenues and expenses, including notes on prior year reserve expenses. Police Department report noted 27 Part 1 crimes and 1738 calls for service for November, and announced an upcoming Christmas for Kids event. City Manager reports highlighted November activity in Code Enforcement (15 new cases, 22 closed cases) and rental inspections. Public Works reported on ongoing Christmas decorations, street sign installation, pothole filling, and maintenance on infrastructure projects like the Covered Bridge Project. The Council approved paid bills and adopted Ordinance #315 regarding purchasing policy amendments. A significant portion of the meeting involved the 'Rowens Mill' discussion concerning road dedication, maintenance responsibility, and snow removal, leading to a motion authorizing the City Solicitor to research the dedication history dating back to 2007. Pending resolution of the Rowens Mill issue, the Council authorized the City Manager to sign a standstill agreement for temporary snow plowing, stipulating it is not an admission of City street responsibility. New business included the adoption of Resolutions 16-2025 and 15-2025 for budget amendments related to police computers and new IT services, and the adoption of Resolution 14-2025 to adopt the 2021 ICC Codes. The Council also discussed a potential ordinance for property rehabilitation waivers for properties with outstanding fines and approved the lowest bid for annual toxic chemical testing. Finally, authorization was granted for the City Manager to seek grant funding for Fruitland Little League field fence replacement, and the renewal of the Workers Compensation Policy was approved, transferring the agent responsibility to Avery Hall beginning in January.

The Fruitland City Council held a regular meeting to discuss several key items. The council ratified decisions from a previous work session, including paid bills, paving of Camden Avenue, the decision not to lower the speed limit in Colonial Village, no parking on Murray Drive, and the new IT vendor. They approved the disposal of a police patrol vehicle and the purchase of mobile data terminals for the police department. A public hearing was held for Ordinance #315 regarding the purchasing policy, but a vote was deferred to the next meeting due to the lack of a quorum. Reports were delivered by the Police Chief, City Manager, Public Works Director, and Deputy Treasurer, covering topics such as crime statistics, code enforcement, public works projects, and financial updates. Public comments included concerns about stray cats and traffic safety at the Cartwright intersection. A community outreach committee was also proposed.

The Fruitland City Council meeting included reports from the Police Department, City Manager, Public Works Director, and Deputy Treasurer, covering topics such as crime statistics, code enforcement activities, public works projects, and the city's financial status. The council discussed tabling the Rowens Mill private/public issue until the next meeting and addressed project open space licensing agreements. A new officer was sworn in. Other business included discussions on a reduced speed limit in Colonial Village, a first reading of Ordinance #315 regarding purchasing policy, parking issues on Murray Drive, and grandfathered uses for Urban Properties. The council also approved a budget amendment for the purchase of a new postage machine and received an update on the wastewater treatment plant application.

The Fruitland Planning Commission discussed a request for a food truck business in the M-2 Industrial District, the Camden Station Subdivision Preliminary Plan, an annexation request for 214 W. Cedar Lane, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).