December 9, 2021 Minutes
Fire District Commissioner Meeting
Opening Prayer: Jim called the meeting to order at 6:05. The opening prayer was offered by Mike Miller. Those present were Commissioners Jim Deuel, Mike Miller, Gordon Ball, Dallin Gambles and Roger Anderson. Fire Chiefs Carl Anderson, Nic White and Jared Giannini; and BC’s Jim Kelley, Blaine Ker, Cory Albertson and Mitch Bingham, were present. Nile Hall kept the minutes. Bev Deuel was the only patron present.
Approval of Agenda– ACTION ITEM: Roger moved to approve the agenda. Gordon seconded. The vote by Jim, Dallin, Gordon, Mike, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
Approval of Minutes – ACTION ITEM: The minutes were reviewed by the commissioners previously. Mike moved to accept the minutes as written. Jim seconded. The vote by Jim, Dallin, Gordon, Mike, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
Budget Review: Nile reported that the financial situation was very good.
Approval of Expenditures – ACTION ITEM: Mike reviewed the expenditures and didn’t see anything out of order. Jim moved to approve the expenditures in the amount of $201,895.23 and payroll in the amount of $49,583.33. Mike seconded. The vote by Jim, Dallin, Gordon, Mike, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Pickup new Ririe Engine—Carl and Mike will leave Sunday to Sarasota, Florida to pick up the new engine.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Equipment for new Ririe Engine – Carl requested an additional $25,000 to purchase hose, an auxiliary pump and other miscellaneous items which were not purchased on the truck. Jim moved that approval be given to Carl to purchase up to $25,000 to be used for additional equipment which was not part of the original purchase to be put on the new Ririe Engine. Roger seconded. The vote by Jim, Dallin, Gordon, Mike, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
- Carl informed commissioners that a 5-county consortium is being discussed with support from Jefferson, Madison, Bonneville, Fremont, and Clark counties. This group will put into place emergency communication needs where all counties can share radio towers and share in the costs according to the percentage of usage overall.
- Nile requested to pay the ISCA annual dues of $1,000 along with continuing to use the Provident Accidental Death insurance. Jim so moved and Dallin seconded. The vote by Jim, Dallin, Gordon, Mike, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
- Roger Anderson was nominated to be the Chairman of the Jefferson Central Fire Commission for the coming year 2022. All voted in the affirmative.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT: Carl spent two days working with the Bonneville Fire department interviewing candidates for them. Impact fees have generated a substantial amount of money that is available for purchases necessary because of growth in the needs of the fire district. $68.60 per door is collected on every building permit that is issued in the Central Fire District.
ASSISTANT CHIEF REPORT: Nic reported 11 applications were received for proposed full time fire-fighting personnel. Tests will be given and Interviews will be held in the coming weeks. Proposed starting will be Jan 1, 2022.All applicants are current volunteers.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Jim called to adjourn the meeting at 6:45. Dallin moved to adjourn. Mike seconded. The vote by Jim, Dallin, Gordon, Mike, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
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