March 13, 2025 Minutes

March 14, 2025

Fire District Commissioner Meeting

Opening Prayer: Jim Deuel called meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The opening prayer was offered by Nic White. Present in person were Commissioners Mike Miller, Jim Deuel, and Dallan Gamble. Roger Anderson joined via phone. Fire Chiefs Nic White, Jared Giannini, Joe Schimanski, BC Mitch Bingham, and BC Corey Albertson. Office Manager Amanda Albertson took minutes

Approval of Minutes: Dallan made a motion to approve the minutes from the February meeting. Mike seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Dallan and Roger in the affirmative.

Budget Review: Nile reported that to date the fiscal year is at 42%, the District has spent 34% of the budget, spending is well withing the budget at this time.

Approval of Expenditures: Dallon moved to accept the expenditures of $82,236.50 and $121,249.79 for payroll for a total of $203,486.29.  Mike seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Dallan and Roger in the affirmative.

NEW BUSINESS: 

  1. Zone 5 Fire Commissioner Seat Appointment: Jim provided an update to the process of filling the open seat for Zone 5. Interviews were conducted on March 6th, we had a total of 6 very good candidates.  Candidates were welcomed to stay for the voting process, however, were also given the option to leave, whichever they were comfortable with. All candidates in attendance chose to stay.  The explanation given that tonight’s appointment is for the remaining term for previous Commissioner Gordon Ball.  A silent vote was conducted with Roger texting his vote to Jim. Nile counted votes; majority vote is for Kyle Jacobs. Jim Deuel swore in Kyle Jacobs and Kyle joined the commissioners at the head table.

OLD BUSINESS: 

  1. Ririe Fire Station update: Chief White working with Attorney Dennis Wilkinson on the next step to move the process forward with the insurance company.  Due to Dennis’ case load he has been busy, but he is working on the letter.
  2. CFD Plan Review Fee Schedule: Chief White explained that the previous meeting and public hearing to discuss the new Fire Fee Schedule meets all the requirements for the approve the Fire Fee Schedule.  Implementation of the Fee’s will begin for any submittals starting 3/11/2025. 
  3. Paramedic School: Chief White explained that the District will be sending a 3rd person to the previously approved Boston NMETC online program. Commissioners agreed that the additional personnel would be a benefit for the ambulance service.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Jim Deuel swore in the new firefighter Russel Overfield. Russel’s wife Nicole pinned his new badge.
  2. Manhole drain at Menan: Chief White explained the City of Menan approached the District about placing a French drain to fix the drain pond where the sidewalk ends in front of the Menan station. They are asking for the District to cover the materials. The estimate is approximately $2000 for the barrel, manhole cover and need supplies. The City of Menan will do all the work and make it look nice. Dallon placed a contingency that the District pays for the supplies with the condition that the City of Menan do something to make sure it does not fill back up in the future. Mike motioned for approval of French drain along with the contingency. Dallon second the motion and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Dallan, Kyle, and Roger.
  3. Fence at station 4: Chief White explained that last year the District discussed installing a fence on the North side of the property. The current fence is falling over onto our property. 2 bids from Sunrise Fencing and Services were presented: $7,893.00 for a cedar fence with a gate, and $9,500.00 for a Chain-link fence with a gate and privacy slates.  Discussion about the placement of the fence and what style was had. Dallon motions to approve the installation of a chain-link fence. Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Dallan, Kyle, and Roger.
  4. Engine 5 Repairs: Chief White explained that Engine 5 is in Boise undergoing repairs, that include an oil leak, antifreeze leak, and several lights that were out.  All the repairs will be $40,000-$50,000. It will prolong the life of that truck. This is the full-time engine running out of the District Station.  Mike motions for approval of the needed repairs, Kyle seconded, and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Dallan, Kyle and Roger.
  5. District Personnel Pay: Chief White explained that the Staff met with all the full-time employees.  They would like to be able to be paid twice a month. Mike made a motion to pay fulltime employees twice a month, Jim seconded, and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Dallan, Kyle and Roger.

FIRE CHIEF REPORT: Chief White advised that there is a meeting on March 24th at 10 a.m. with the County Commissioners for the ambulance district proposal.  This hearing is for the County Commissioners to review the motion and approve it to move forward to be placed on the ballot for May.  The Ballot wording was turned into the County Commissioners office last week with no noted issues.

Rebecca Squires with Emergency Management has $15,000.00 available for equipment that the District has been awarded.  The staff will be looking to purchase some Training Connex boxes and a training door.  More information will follow next month’s meeting as we get quotes.

The new Extrication equipment came in today. We have mandatory training scheduled for March 21, 22 and 23. We are bringing in a state instructor to teach the class so everyone will be certified.

Battalion Chief input – None was given.

ASSISTANT CHIEF REPORT: We had 59 Transports for February.  We had a water rescue and shooting in the last week.  Traum season and Tech rescue season is quicky approaching for us and we are going to be getting busier.

DEPUTY CHIEF REPORT: We have a lot of plan reviews coming in, thank you for the support on the new Fee Schedule to help with compensating the District for work being performed and personnel time.  We are currently in the middle of the Firefighter I academy, so we are training Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. We have Wildland training scheduled that will be held the first part of May.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Mike brought up a concern with Ririe Station 2 also having a drain issue. Staff will get someone out to evaluate it.

Roger – EMS & Training 

Kyle Jacobs – Equipment 

Dallin – Facilities 

Jim – Budget

Mike – PR

Meeting adjourned at 7:44 PM.

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