July 13, 2023 Minutes

Fire District Commissioner Meeting

Opening Prayer: Mike called the meeting to order at 8:00. The opening prayer was offered by Jim Deuel. Those present were Commissioners Jim Deuel, Mike Miller, and Gordon Ball. Roger Anderson and Dallin Gambles were excused. Fire Chiefs Carl Anderson, Nic White, Jared Giannini and BC’s, Mitch Bingham, Rachel Thorpe, and Jim Kelly. Nile Hall took minutes. Sam Corey and Matt Brockbank were also present.

Agenda: The printed agenda was present for all in attendance to view.

Minutes: Jim moved to accept the minutes as presented. Gordan seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, and Gordon in the affirmative.

Budget Review: Nile reported that expenditures were in line with the budget, that we have spent 99% of to date budget for the first three quarters of the Fiscal Year.

Approval of Expenditures—Action Item. Gordon moved to accept the expenditures of $47,067 an.30 and $83,981.73 for payroll. Jim seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, and Gordon in the affirmative.

OLD BUSINESS
None

NEW BUSINESS
• Carl reported that they are beginning to put together specs for a new engine in Menan.
• Carl reported that 4 old truck radios are slated to be replaced as well as a handheld that was accidentally destroyed during the fire on 4050 E 300 N.
• Bids are being sought for a wildland truck bed replacement on 184.

FIRE CHIEF REPORT: There was a huge fire at 4050 E 300 N where all fire stations were involved as well as help from Ucon. They were able to save a shop, a trailer, and houses in the Hailey Creek subdivision. Mr. Thayer was quite happy with our work.

ASSISTANT CHIEF REPORTS: Nic reported that the Fire Academy was completed and all but 1 passed. They are working with the one to help them pass. There were 99 EMS and 11 fires for Station 1. Station 2 had 28 EMS and 7 Fires, Station 3 had 6 EMS and no fire, and Station 4 had 13 EMS and no fire calls for the month of June.

EMS CHIEF REPORT: Jared Reported that we are waiting for the billing for Ambulance calls is getting finalized at which time we can begin to run an Ambulance. Also reported was the fact that we may get the chassis for the new Ambulance in January.

Commissioners Report: No comments. Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Jim seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, and Gordon in the affirmative. Meeting was adjourned at 8:19 PM.

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