November 13, 2025 Minutes

Opening Prayer – Jim Deuel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The opening prayer was offered by Dallin Gamble. In attendance were Commissioners Jim Deuel, Roger Anderson, Mike Miller, Dallin Gamble and Kyle Jacobs. Fire Chiefs Nic White, Jared Giannini, Joe Schimanski, BC Mitch Bingham, BC Corey Albertson. Attorney Dennis Wilkinson, Secretary Nile Hall, and Office Manager Amanda Albertson took minutes. 

Pledge of Allegiance – Lead by Jared Giannini.

Fee Schedule Hearing: Public meeting opened for fee schedule changes at 7:02 PM. Discussion of the proposed fee corrections for fireworks and adding a fee for service for non-profit events requesting Fire or EMS personnel on site: Fee Schedule Update presented in Octobers meeting. Correcting Firework licensing fee. Correcting Firework Wholesale permit fee. Adding Special Event Request Fee: EMS and Fire. No comments or concerns brought forward from the public in attendance.

Public meeting adjourned at 7:04 M.

Reading of Agenda – Dallin motioned to accept the agenda as prepared. Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Dallin and Kyle in the affirmative.

Approval of Minutes – Mike motioned to approve the meeting minutes from October. Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Dallin and Kyle in the affirmative.

Budget Review: Nile advises the expenses are a bit high for the month, however with it being the start of the new fiscal year budget we had some annual payments for services we took care of. We also paid the full-time personnel their annual holiday pay. Jim motions to approve Payroll in the amount of $192,049.57 and Expenses in the mount of $135,475.20 for a total of $327,524.77 Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Dallin and Kyle in the affirmative.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Fee schedule update: Discussion Item / Action Item – Roger motioned to accept the proposed fee schedule changes. Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Dallin and Kyle in the affirmative.
2. New Fire Commissioner for Zone 3: Roger has accepted a seat with the Jefferson Central Ambulance District and therefore his position will be vacant.  We had two applicants initially, Wynn Whitmeyer and Eric Day.  Eric withdrew his application, so at this time we would like to announce Wynn Whitmeyer will be filling the Zone 3 seat beginning January 1, 2026.  We will swear Wynn in at the next commissioner meeting in January.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Ririe Station Update, ICRMP update: The building has been delivered, and the foundation has been torn out.  Due to some logistical issues with the mechanical rooms Resin had to update the building plans.  Building permits have to be applied for through the State of Idaho as the City of Ririe contracts with them for permits and plan reviews. ICRMP has retained an attorney to handle the claim.  We have some work to do to reply back to them, and we are gathering the information now and will be submitting a reply to their most recent letter within the next couple weeks.
2. Christmas Bonuses for Volunteers: Last year we discussed and updated the Year End Compensation policy in place of the “paid on-call” volunteers.  We will be submitting payment for the eligible personnel for the December payroll. 
3. Hiring 3 more full-time employees: In preparation of standing up a second ambulance we will need to hire a minimum of 3 personnel.  We will need 2 personnel dedicated to staff an additional ambulance. Discussion as to the current needs and concerns the commissioners have with the budge. Nile advises we did budget for additional personnel needs within the budget knowing there would be needs and growth this year. Discussion that the hiring will be after the first of the year in the springtime. Jim motions to approve hiring 3 additional personnel. Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Dallin and Kyle in the affirmative.
4. Zion’s Bank Cards – Amanda gave an update that she and Nile have been working with Zion’s bank to update the district bank cards and purchasing abilities. 

FIRE CHIEF REPORT:

We are having issues with EMS billing from the VA due to some government verification. We will be working to update our mailing address on all accounts.

Urban Renewal District is just waiting for us to receive the equipment order, and they will be reimbursing us once the equipment is here.

        – Battalion Chief input 

We had 335 trick or treaters come through station 4. Thank you for all your support.

ASSISTANT CHIEF REPORT:

We had 40 transports last month.

These last couple weeks we have had a couple calls we’d like to take a minute to let you know about and how exceptional the personnel did:

1. AB and Engine crew assisted with delivering a baby on the side of the hwy.
2. Lewisville had a fire, Whit and Mike helped get 3 people out of the house.
3. Fatality on Lewisville hwy. Unfortunately, the driver was deceased upon our arrival, however once law had the scene taken care of we extricated the driver from the vehicle.

DEPUTY CHIEF REPORT:

We are still waiting for a reply on the SAFER grant.

We were awarded an AEG grant for all the schools. We can do books, smoke detectors, and public information.

Countyline road is going to have 30 acres of commercial building.

We have been busy with the schools with plan reviews.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS:

Roger-EMS & Training

Jim-Equipment

Dallin-Facilities

Kyle-Budget

Mike-PR

Roger motioned to adjourn the meeting, Jim seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Dallin and Kyle in the affirmative.

Meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM