April 14, 2022 Minutes
Fire District Commissioner Meeting
Opening Prayer: Roger called the meeting to order at 8:00. The opening prayer was offered by Mike Miller. Those present were Commissioners Mike Miller, Gordon Ball, Dallin Gambles, Jim Deuel, and Roger Anderson. Fire Chiefs Carl Anderson, Nic White and Jared Giannini; and BC’s, Jim Kelley, Garth Foster, Corey Albertson, and Mitch Bingham. Nile Hall kept the minutes. Patrons were the family and friends of Sam Corey.
Approval of Agenda– ACTION ITEM: Jim moved to approve the agenda with moving the swearing in of Sam Corey to be moved to the beginning of new business. Mike seconded. The vote by Mike, Gordon, Jim, Dallin, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
Approval of Minutes – ACTION ITEM: The minutes were reviewed by the commissioners previously. Jim moved to accept the minutes as written. Dallin seconded. The vote by Mike, Gordon, Jim, Dallin, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
Budget Review: Nile reported that the budget was running right on track.
Approval of Expenditures – ACTION ITEM: Gordon and Dallin reviewed the expenditures and didn’t see anything out of order. Dallin moved to approve the expenditures in the amount of $18,958.33 and payroll the amount of $65,604.12. Gordon seconded. The vote by Mike, Gordon, Jim, Dallin, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
- Roger read the obligations of a fire fighter and proceeded to swear in Sam Corey as a full-time fireman to replace Ryan Sousa.
- FMC engine retirement/disposition was discussed. It was decided to keep the engine in working condition and it could be used for miscellaneous activities eg. Driving in parades, supporting at funerals, etc. Jim so motioned and Mike seconded. The vote by Mike, Gordon, Jim, Dallin, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
- Federal Excess Property Program could provide a chassis for the old tender. The cost could be up to $6,000. A quick decision would need to be made when one comes available. Dallin moved to give Carl the authority to procure one when it is available. Gordon seconded. The vote by Mike, Gordon, Jim, Dallin, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
- Calendar items. Nile requested that the June 2022 fire commissioners meeting be moved forward to Thursday June 16, 2022 to facilitate payroll. Also the Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 will be August 11, 2022.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT: Chief Anderson reported that after talking to Dr. Harper that an IV administration program could be implemented which would allow EMT’s to start IV’s when needed. The Narc and Leave behind program will also start as soon as necessary.
ASSISTANT CHIEF REPORT: Nick reported that for $2,200 we can have a company come locally to test SCBA bottles. This is a reduction from what is necessary to send them in to be tested. He also reported that the new 181 and 163 are in full service at this time.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Nothing to report. Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dallin seconded. The vote by Mike, Gordon, Jim, Dallin, and Roger was unanimous in the affirmative.
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