January 8, 2026 Minutes
Opening Prayer – Dallin Gamble called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The opening prayer was offered by Jim Deuel. In attendance were Commissioners Jim Deuel, Roger Anderson, Mike Miller, Kyle Jacobs and Dallin Gamble. New Commissioner Wynn Whitmeyer sworn into office during the meeting. Fire Chiefs Nic White, Jared Giannini, Joe Schimanski, BC Mitch Bingham, BC Garth Foster and BC Corey Albertson. Secretary Nile Hall, and Office Manager Amanda Albertson took minutes.
Pledge of Allegiance – Lead by Dallin Gamble.
Reading of Agenda – Jim motioned to accept the agenda as prepared. Mike seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Kyle and Dallin in the affirmative.
Approval of Minutes – Roger motioned to approve the meeting minutes from December. Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Kyle and Dallin in the affirmative.
Budget Review: Several bills this month were one-time annual payments. We are on track with our budget spending. Jim motioned to approve Payroll in the amount of $141,189.33 and Expenses in the amount of $125,938.95 for a total of $267,128.28. Mike seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Roger, Mike, Kyle and Dallin in the affirmative.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Ririe Station update: Currently still waiting for our permit approvals with the State of Idaho. Bateman Hall is working with Resin and keeping the project on track. We received a reply from ICRMP, they are asking for some additional documentation. Dennis is working on getting those items together to reply to them.
- AC Unit: Jefferson County Road and Bridge is willing to take the AC unit. Chief will be taking the exchange of the unit for fuel to Jefferson County Commissioners to complete the transaction.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Swearing In of Commissioners Jim Deuel for Zone 2, Mike Miller for Zone 4 and Wynn Whitmeyer for Zone 3.
- Madison Ambulance Purchase: Madison has an ambulance with 60,000 miles they are willing to sale for $140,000. It is completely outfitted. This would be a good back-up ambulance. This would make our fleet all Braun ambulances. We would be able to replace the chassis in the future vs buying a whole brand-new ambulance. The purchase payment would be due next fiscal budget FY26-27. Jim motioned to move forward with purchasing the ambulance from Madison after review and approval from legal. Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Wynn, Mike, Kyle and Dallin in the affirmative.
FIRE CHIEF REPORT: We have completed our hiring process, we hired Chelsie Roberts who is one of our volunteers. Jordan Moore and Tyler Henrie both come to us from other surrounding agencies. They will be starting the first part of March.
Battalion Chief input – Nothing
ASSISTANT CHIEF REPORT: We had 47 billable transports for December. We are staying busy and at times running multiple calls at a time.
DEPUTY CHIEF REPORT: Everything is getting busier every day. Currently working on updating the fire ordinance for submittal to you all for review. Building permits are steadily coming in. There is a large project being proposed at Kelly Canyon that we have been working with Jefferson County planning and zoning.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Wynn-EMS & Training
Jim-Equipment –
Dallin-Facilities
Kyle-Budget
Mike-PR
Wynn motioned to adjourn the meeting, Kyle seconded and voting was unanimous by Jim, Wynn, Mike, Kyle and Dallin in the affirmative.
Meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM
