DVF SSD Agenda August 21, 2025
1. Call to order/roll call/pledge Alan Burns, Chair
2. Approval of Agenda Alan Burns, Chair
3. Approval of July 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes Alan Burns, Chair
4. Treasurer's Report Curt Shelley, Treasurer
5. Fire Chief's Report Fire Chief Chris Rieffer
6. Discussion and vote, amend District bylaws Al Burns, Chair
7. Discussion and vote, approve AHR bookkeeping transition expenditure Curt Shelley, Treasurer
8. Discussion, resident request to use park for monthly farmer's market Alan Burns, Chair
9. Update, Public Information and Outreach Committee Pat Johnson, Clerk
10. Insurability Committee progress report Curt Shelley, Treasurer
11. Public Comment Alan Burns, Chair
12. Adjournment
----------------------DVFSSD Minutes 21 August 2025
1. Call to order: 7:00pm. Roll Call Alan Burns, Curt Shelley, Pat Johnson in attendance, the minimum number required for a quorum. Jack Kuntz and Mark Smasal not able to attend. Pledge by Alan Burns, Chair
2. Motion to approve the posted Agenda by Pat Johnson, second by Curt Shelley: Approved.
3. Motion to approve July 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes by Curt Shelley, second by Pat Johnson: Approved
4. Treasurer's Report, Curt Shelley, Treasurer. Note: chart won't copy. See attachment for detail
Curt also noted that due to the increases in revenue this year over the amount anticipate by the 2025 Budget, an Amended Budget for 2025 will be considered and presented for approval by the Board.
5. Fire Chief's Report, Fire Chief Chris Rieffer. Note: Chief Rieffer is teaching a class at the Fire Academy, this month's report presented by Deputy Chief Ryan d'Ambrosio.
a. Note whiteboard photo below. Note: Photo of whiteboard won't copy. See attachment for detail.
b. Calls YTD: 205. Calls inside Dammeron Valley: more than 100
c. Deployable units are back for R&R, 2 brush units will be available for deployment by the weekend, the REMS unit will be deployable next Monday.
d. Fire Academy has started, will be ongoing until 16 December 2025
e. to date: 45-50 FireWise assessments have been conducted by Fire Marshall John Hennessey, numerous additional are/will be scheduled
f. minimum 4-staffing on duty each shift is ongoing
g. DVFR has acquired 6 more Harris radios, which is the minimum to equip all units on an emergency
h. Engine 131 has been down for repairs 2 times, issues were resolved quickly
i. Brush truck 1363 remains in service for local emergencies, regardless of deployment of other units
j. A FireWise meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 23 August 2025 at the Fire Dept bays. All Dammeron residents are encouraged to attend.
k. Member of the Month: Engine Boss Joyce Manson is recognized.
6. Discussion and vote, amend District bylaws: After brief discussion, this item tabled until next month.
7. Discussion and vote, approve AHR bookkeeping transition expenditure: Curt Shelley, Treasurer: Affinity HR has taken on - and accomplished an extraordinary amount of additional, unanticipated work, due to the inadequacy/inaccuracy of the records provided by CAM at their termination. AHR has incurred direct costs more than $16,000 above the $5,000 anticipated for the transition. It is proposed to negotiate a reasonable, acceptable compensation to AHR for their additional work. Motion to approve $8,024.38 to resolve this item made by Pat Johnson, second by Curt Shelley. Approved
8. Discussion, resident request to use park for monthly farmer's market, Alan Burns, Chair: Jen Johnson and Natalie DeRosa made a proposal to utilize the Park for a Farmer's Market, beginning October 2025. Their proposal was well received by the Board, but there are several items for consideration and further consideration that will be addressed on an ongoing basis, including:
a. Insurance
b. Not blocking access to any DVFR vehicle or normal 2-day traffic
c. Safety and monitoring of children
d. DVFR training schedule
e. Limited utilities and restroom facilities available, limited utilities available
f. No motor vehicles on grass
Jen and Natalie will respond back to the Board soonest on item 8.a. All other items appear to be reasonable and workable. No specific date(s) have yet been set.
9. Update, Public Information and Outreach Committee: Pat Johnson, Clerk. This item is dynamic and ongoing. The most valuable information to be placed in a tri-fold brochure to be mailed to all residents is still under evaluation.
10. Insurability Committee progress report: Curt Shelley, Treasurer: This item is of critical importance to all property owners in Dammeron Valley, especially with the passage of HB 0048 designating areas that are considered Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), of which Dammeron Valley is most definitely included. DVFR, the Board, and the recently appointed Fire Marshall (John Hennessey) are working diligently to inform the residents of any new developments, and to mitigate/minimize (to the extent possible), the financial implications that will result from the implementation of this new law.
11. Public Comment: Alan Burns, Chair
a. Matt Anderson: distinction between combination and professional departments
b. Marcela Wintz: thanks for the assistance provided by DVFR to her late husband and herself
c. Drea Markham: salaries as line items in 2024 budget
d. Doug Markham: comments regarding Gold Cross: he considers their service to our area adequate, questions redundant service.
e. Olivia Anderson: makeup of ISO rating? (50% water availability through hydrants, 50% department capability). Questioned if the amount of additional revenue generated through transport warrants the setup of paramedic transport by DVFR. Frustrated over non-reimbused services provided to other community. Indicated willingness to engage the County directly on this issue.
12. Adjournment: 8:24pm. Motion by Pat Johnson, second by Curt Shelley.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this hearing should notify the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Chairman of the Board, Ryan Andersen, at least three days prior to the hearing.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Policy: This shall be known as the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Electronic Board Meeting Policy.
In compliance with Utah State Code 52-4-207
Title 52
Chapter 4
Section 207
Other Information
18 August 2025: meeting notice posted
21 August 2025: meeting recording posted
29 August 2025: meeting minutes posted
DVFD is located on the east side of Highway 18, about half way between Mile Markers 17 & 18, the second building after the mail box pods on the North side of the street.
Alan Burns- Board Chair
Curt Shelley- Vice Chair and Treasurer
Pat Johnson- Clerk
Jack Kuntz - Member
Mark Smasal- Member