The Thompson Special Service Water District Board is one of several entities overseen by the Grand County Special Service Water District Administrative Control Board. According to the Grand County Special Service Water District Administrative Control Board website, this administrative body oversees several different entities, including the Thompson Special Service Water District Board and the Grand County Water Conservancy District Board. The administrative control board's full meeting dates for 2022 included March 3, June 2, September 1, November 3, and December 15, according to the Grand County Water Conservancy District Board website.
While the Thompson Special Service Water District Board is listed as a managed entity on the Grand County Special Service Water District Administrative Control Board website, specific details regarding its individual meeting schedule or specific officers are not provided in the available documentation. However, the Grand County Water Conservancy District Board website indicates that full board meetings for the administrative control board include several agencies, such as the Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency, the Grand County Special Service Water District, the Grand County Water Conservancy District, and the Spanish Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District.
According to the Grand County Water Conservancy District Board website, the administrative control board's office is located at the Water District Office at 3025 E. Spanish Trail Rd. in Moab, UT 84532. The website also lists several members associated with the Grand County Water Conservancy District Board, though these individuals are not necessarily members of the Thompson Special Service Water District Board. As of the documentation provided, Brian Backus was listed as the Chair with a term expiration of January 31, 2028. Steve Getz was listed as the Vice Chair with a term expiration of January 31, 2028. Ben Wilson was listed as a Trustee with a term expiration of January 31, 2028. Kevin Clyde was listed as a Trustee with a term expiration of January 31, 2030. Don Hamilton was listed as a Trustee with a term expiration of January 31, 2030. Additionally, Ben Musselman was listed as the GWSSA Manager/Operator and Secretary, though no term expiration was noted for that role according to the Grand County Water Conservancy District Board website.
The Grand County Special Service Water District Administrative Control Board website also notes that there were vacancies for the Water District Office. The administrative control board's jurisdiction covers various special service districts, including the Arches Special Service District, the Canyonlands Health Care Special Service District, the Cemetery Maintenance District Board, the EMS Special Service District, the Moab Mosquito Abatement District Board, the Recreation Special Service District Board, and the Spanish Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District. The Thompson Special Service Water District Board is listed alongside the Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District as one of the entities within this governmental structure.
Residents of Thompson Springs can find information regarding these districts through the Grand County website, which provides links to agendas, minutes, and other public documents. The Grand County website also offers a way for residents to sign up for emergency alerts through GrandCountyAlerts.org to stay informed about local developments and public safety matters.
What this means for Thompson Springs
Thompson Springs residents are part of a larger water governance structure where the Thompson Special Service Water District Board falls under the oversight of the Grand County Special Service Water District Administrative Control Board. This administrative structure ensures that various local service districts are managed through coordinated board meetings and regional oversight from the county's water and sewer service agencies.
