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The City of Fruita works closely with citizens on a variety of issues, and several boards and commissions have been formed to help facilitate communication and idea-sharing regarding these issues. Check back often for updates on vacancies and personnel changes on city boards and commissions.

Established By:

Fruita City Charter 6.03.01

Fruita Municipal Code Chapter 2.40

Number of Members:

5 Regular and 2 Alternate

Composition Guidelines:

Residency Required, Interview Required

Terms:

3 Years

Council Liaison:

Bruce Bonar

Regular Meeting Times:

As Needed

Powers & Duties:

Hears some appeals from any order, decision, requirements or interpretations made by an administrative official, hears applications on variances.

The Board of Adjustments currently has 1 vacancy. Click here to open an application to serve on this board.

Web Address:

http://www.fruitaart.com

Established By:

Resolution 2008-66 (adopted 9/16/08)

Number of Members:

9 Members

Composition Guidelines:

At least 5 members of acknowledged accomplishment as either amateurs or professionals in one or more of the following: architecture, art criticism, art education, art history, choreography, dance, crafts, folk & ethnic arts, literature, media arts, music, painting, photography, sculpture, theater and urban design, If requested by City Council, a nominating committee shall be appointed from among the Board members to recommend and/or review candidates for Board membership.

Terms:

Beginning in 2008, terms shall be 3 years, with the terms staggered so that one-third of the members shall be appointed each year. No member shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

Council Liaison:

Joel Kincaid

Regular Meeting Times:

2nd Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

Powers & Duties:

To create and enhance art and culture in the City of Fruita

The Arts and Culture Board currently has 2 vacancies. Click here to open an application to serve on this board.

Established By:

Fruita Municipal code Chapter 17.37

Number of Members:

Minimum of 5 no more than 7

Composition Guidelines:

There shall be 1 member of the downtown merchants, Appointment based on Application

Terms:

3 years

Council Liaison:

Bruce Bonar

Regular Meeting Times:

First Monday of the Month at 5:30 PM, Fruita Civic Center

Powers & Duties:

Protects and preserves the City's architectural, historic and cultural heritage and provides educational opportunities to increase public appreciation of Fruita's unique heritage. Makes recommendations for the rehabilitation, modification or addition to historic properties and finds properties eligible for placement on the Local Register of Historic Structures, Sites, and Districts.

Established By:

Fruita City Charter

Number of Members:

7 Members

Composition Guidelines:

One Council member, No Residency required, Interview required

Terms:

3 years

Council Liaison:

Regular Meeting Times:

First Thursday of the Month at 6:00 PM, Fruita Civic Center

Powers & Duties:

Recommends plans for acquisitions, development and operations of parks, recreation areas and facilities and recommends recreational programs

Established By:

Fruita City Charter 6.03.04

Number of Members:

5 Members

Composition Guidelines:

One Council member, Residency required, Interview required

Terms:

3 years

Council Liaison:

Lori Buck

Regular Meeting Times:

Third Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 PM, Police Services Building

Powers & Duties:

Recommends policies, standards, procedures and limitation for the Police Department to the Council

The Police Commission currently has 1 vacancy. Click here to open an application to serve on this board.

Established By:

Resolution 2003-06

Number of Members:

11 Members

Composition Guidelines:

Residents of Fruita and surrounding area, Appointment based on Application

Terms:

3 years

Council Liaison:

Lori Buck

Regular Meeting Times:

Second Wednesday of the Month at 1:00 PM, IOOF Hall

Powers & Duties:

Serves as advocates for the needs of the local senior citizens for events and projects

Established By:

Fruita Municipal Code 3.18.240

Number of Members:

7 Members

Composition Guidelines:

Representative of the lodging industry, area attractions, retail businesses, the City Council and other interested parties, Interview required

Terms:

3 years

Council Liaison:

Joel Kincaid

Regular Meeting Times:

Fourth Thursday of the month, 12:00 PM, Fruita Civic Center

Powers & Duties:

Advises and recommends budget and expenditures of lodging tax funds

The Tourism Advisory Board currently has 1 vacancy. Click here to open an application to serve on this board.