August 13, 2026 Minutes
Dallin Gambles opened the Budget Hearing. Jim Deuel gave the opening prayer. Nile had passed out copy of the Legal Notice which includes the budget dollars.
Dallin asked for any input on the budget as proposed in the Legal Notice. There was no response for or against the proposed budget and the Budget Hearing was closed at 7:05 PM.
The commissioner meeting was then opened. Dallin Gambles conducted the meeting with Dallin Gambles, Mike Miller, Jim Deuel, and Kyle Jacobs in attendance. Wynn Whitmeyer was excused. Others present were Chief Nic White, Deputy Chief Joe Schimanski, Nile Hall took the minutes, and Mitch Bingham was the only BC present. Dennis Wilkinson was also present. Public attenders were Matthew Brockbank, Tyler Rackham and Nick Westfall. Assistant Chief Jared Giannini and Office Manager Amanda Albertson were also excused.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dalling Gambles
Jim moved to approve the agenda items Mike seconded with the voting being unanimous in favor by Mike, Jim, Kyle, and Dallin.
Mike moved to approve the minutes from the July 2026 meeting Kyle seconded with the voting being unanimous in favor by Mike, Jim, Kyle, and Dallin.
Nile reported that the budget needs everyone to only purchase absolutely necessary items between now and the end of September.
Kyle motioned to approve the expenditures of $205,603.67 for purchases, $121,365.30 for payroll with a total of $326,968.97. Dallin seconded with the voting being unanimous in favor by Mike, Jim, Kyle, and Dallin. It was requested to bring a complete budget review next month that would be in an executive session to discuss mainly the Ririe Building project which is rapidly approaching completion.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Ririe Station Update: Dennis Wilkinson reported that ICRMP has only paid for items that were questioned but there is still discussion being had for the balance of the contract. It was requested to bring a complete budget review next month that would be in an executive session to discuss mainly the Ririe Building project which is not completely understood with Bateman Hall, contractor for the project.
- AB Contracts: Nic and Dennis said that the contract with the Ambulance District has some wording changes that are insignificant overall and that a contract will be signed in the September meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
- District Insurance Policy: In light of the notice from ICRMP cancelling our insurance effective September 30, 2026, it was discussed that Nic come to the September meeting with bids for insurance from other possible insurers.
- Kyle made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget as proposed in the Legal Notice and posted in the Jefferson Star on August 5 and 12, 2026. Mike seconded the motion and voting was unanimous in the affirmative by Mike, Jim, Kyle, and Dallin.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT: Nic reported that the fire in the Heise Kelly Canyon area which covered 2100 acres was put out with no buildings lost and once civilian casualty. Central fire fighters along with Roberts, Hamer, Madison, Bonneville, and Shelly were amazing and did a great job of saving lots of property. There were many of our fire fighters that spent 30 plus hours bringing the fire under control. There may also be some reimbursement from BLM to help with the financial burden of that fire. Nic also reported that the Fulltime fire and ambulance employees have formed a Union which will have some ramifications in the future.
– Battalion Chief input: No comments.
ASSISTANT CHIEF REPORT: None given
DEPUTY CHIEF REPORT: Joe reported that he was working on 12 major fire inspections and that he was heavily involved in the fire at Heise and complemented on the bravery and good work that was done by all who came and helped on that fire.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Thanks were given to all who participated in the containing of the fire without injury or property dwellings.
Wynn-EMS & Training/Jim-Equipment /Dallin-Facilities/Kyle-Budget/Mike-PR
Mike motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM. All approved by unanimous consent.
