August 12, 2023 Minutes
Fire District Commissioner Meeting
Opening Prayer: Jim called the meeting to order at 8:00. The opening prayer was offered by Mike Miller. Those present were Commissioners Jim Deuel, Mike Miller, Gordon Ball, Roger Anderson, and Dallin Gambles via phone. Fire Chiefs Carl Anderson, Nic White, Jared Giannini and BC’s, Mitch Bingham, Garth Foster, and LT Victor Gallegos in place of Jim Kelly. Nile Hall was absent, and Jared Giannini took minutes. There were no patrons present.
Agenda: The printed agenda was present for all in attendance to view.
Foregone Hearing: Jim opened the Foregone Hearing for public input. The Forgone Resolution was read. No patrons present to discuss. Roger made the motion to close the Forgone Hearing and Gordon seconded. Voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
Budget Hearing: Jim opened the Budget Hearing. Jim presented the budget. No patrons present to discuss. Mike made the motion to close the Budget Hearing and Roger seconded. Voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
Approval of Agenda: Mike made the motion to approve the agenda. Roger seconded. Voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
Minutes: Jim moved to accept the minutes as presented. Roger seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
Approval of Foregone Resolution: Roger made the motion to accept the Foregone money in the amount of $63,015. Gordon seconded. Voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
Approval of Budget: Mike made the motion to approve the 2023-2024 budget of $2,213,832.00. Roger seconded. Voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative. Note of clerical error of the physical copy. The date was to be changed from August 10, 2022, to reflect the correct date of August 10, 2023.
Budget Review: Jared reported in place of Nile that we are right on point with the budget.
Approval of Expenditures—Action Item. Roger moved to accept the expenditures of $19,165.44 and $85,979.11 for payroll. Gordon seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
OLD BUSINESS
• Engine Replacement-Discussion/Action Item: Carl explained that he had spoken with our rep from Peirce and fire truck builds are currently 3 years out from order date to completion. The Chief would like to purchase two engines. Each engine will cost roughly $600,000 to $800,000 per engine. With our engine replacement schedule, we have two trucks that need to be replaced. Carl stated that there are discounts if we put down a down payment. Carl asked that we pay for the engines over 3 years, budgeting a payment for each engine every budget year until the engines are completed and paid for? Carl would like to start the process of getting the engines specked out and quoted. Dallin made the motion to allow Carl to start the process. Gordon seconded. Voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
• Impact Fees- Discussion/Action Item: Jim explained planning and zoning wanted Central Fire to take roughly $3000.00 per front door and $0.27 per square foot on commercial property. Central Fire put together a committee made up of builders, realtors, a fire commissioner and Chief. They agreed on $200 per front door and $0.04 for commercial property. Jim and Carl presented our plan to the county commissioners, and they approved it. There will be another public hearing to take the final numbers to the public for input.
NEW BUSINESS
• Health insurance for full time personnel-Discussion/Action Item: Carl has reached out to a couple insurance agencies to provide full time employees with health insurance. He has accepted a quote from Black INC Benefits. They work with other municipalities in the area. They have presented a Blue Sheild plan with two different options of plans. This also includes vision, dental and life insurance. Roger made the motion to accept the insurance plan and allow the Chief to offer full-time employees health insurance. Mike seconded. Voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
• Ririe/Station 2 Property-Discussion/Action Item: Carl explained that we have a piece of property at Station 2 in Ririe which is approximately .4 acres. We currently have no access to the property from the station. Foster Farms called and stated that they would like to look at purchasing the property. Do we want to sale it, lease it, keep it or try to require and easement to the property? The district’s attorney will investigate some options. The discussion was Tabled.
• City and County building height ordinances-Discussion Item: Carl explained that a developer called and wants to look at the possibly of putting in a four-story building. It is up to the Chief to go to the City Council and tell them whether Central Fire approves of developers going higher than the two-story height restriction. All buildings would have to follow the International Fire Code (IFC). Everybody agreed nothing higher than 50ft would be ok. Carl will have a discussion with the City of Rigby.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT: None
-Battalion Chief Input: None
ASSISTANT CHIEF REPORTS: None
EMS CHIEF REPORT: None
Commissioners Report: None
Mike made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Roger seconded it. Voting was unanimous by Jim, Mike, Roger, Gordon, and Dallin in the affirmative.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
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