The Ballard Water Improvement District operates as a special service district to manage local water resources. According to the district's public notice website, the governing body for this entity is the Water Board. As of the board's contact information listed on August 31, 2026, the members include Mark Reidhead, who serves as chairman, Jesse Danley, Andrew Ercanbrack, Cory O'Driscoll, Shane Jenson, and Anissa McDonald.
Public meetings are a primary way for the board to conduct business and engage with the community. For example, a meeting was scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM, according to a notice posted on April 17, 2026. This meeting included various agenda items such as discussions on water source options, water connections for specific residents, and conservation water rates. Other items on that agenda included an engineering update, a test well discussion, and a review of minutes from February 17, 2026, and March 31, 2026. Another meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM, according to a notice posted on July 21, 2026, which included topics such as a seismic testing project and a water audit.
Looking ahead, the board has scheduled a public hearing for October 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM. According to a notice published on August 31, 2026, this hearing is intended to discuss a proposed water rate increase that would be implemented through an overage in water usage. This hearing will be held at the Ballard City Building, located at 2381 E. 1000 S. in Ballard, Utah.
Residents can engage with the board or request assistance for public meetings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations for meetings should notify Kaelyn Meyers. According to notices posted in April and July of 2026, requests for accommodations can be made by contacting Meyers at the Ballard City Building, Route 2 Box 2381, Roosevelt, Utah 84066, by phone at 435-722-3393. For the specific public hearing scheduled for October 20, 2026, the notice published on August 31, 2026, specifies that individuals needing accommodations should call 435-722-3393 at least three working days prior to the meeting.
Financial management is a standing part of the board's responsibilities. As seen in the agenda for the April 21, 2026, meeting, the board is responsible for reviewing finances, including checks, statements, reports, and the budget. The board also reviews and corrects minutes from previous meetings to ensure accurate records of district business.
What this means for Ballard
For Ballard residents, the Water Board manages essential water services and infrastructure. The scheduled hearing on October 20, 2026, provides a specific opportunity for the community to discuss potential changes to water rates. Staying informed about these meetings and the district's budget and engineering updates ensures residents can participate in decisions affecting their local water supply.
