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Special Service District

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Mountain Green Fire Protection District

Public Body

Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board

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Notice Title

MGFPD Board of Trustee November 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

November 3, 2025 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

November 3, 2025 08:15 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

11/03/25 06:00 PM

Description/Agenda

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT November 3, 2025 6:30 P.M. 4565 WEST OLD HIGHWAY ROAD MOUNTAIN GREEN, UTAH 84050 NOTE: these Minutes are not intended as a verbatim transcript of the issues discussed at the meeting of the Board of Trustees. Rather, they are intended to reasonably summarize and highlight the substantive discussions of the issues set forth in the Agenda. The Board of Trustee meeting were recorded. Should you wish to listen to the recording of these events, please contact Tim Barnes, Chairman at MGFD.tbarnes@gmail.com and/or 502-310-9943 and a mutually convenient time and place will be arranged to listen to the recording. Trustee Barnes called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order. Members of the Board of Trustees of the Mountain Green Fire Protection District in attendance: Tim Barnes Rici Johnson Saul Grasteit In attendance from Operations were: Chief Brian Brendel 5 members of the public were present and signed in on the provided sign in sheet. Trustee Barnes asked if any in attendance had a conflict of interest in the matters being discussed at the meeting or otherwise. All present indicated they had no conflict of interest. The agenda was reviewed. Trustee Johnson made a motion to approve the agenda; Trustee Grasteit seconded the motion; the motion was approved by the Trustees. The next matter concerned approving the Minutes for the September 8, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Barnes confirmed that the preliminary Minutes had been distributed to all the Trustees and Chief Brendel. Trustee Barnes asked if anyone had any comments or questions about the Minutes. No one had any comments or questions about the minutes. Trustee Johnson then made a motion to approve the Minutes; Trustee Grasteit seconded the Motion. The motion was approved. Trustee Barnes set the next date for the Trustee meeting for November 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The November 10, 2025 meeting will be Truth and Taxation Hearing as outlined by the State of Utah Tax Rate Increase Guidelines The next Trustee meeting will be held on December 8, 2025 and will begin with the final 2025 budget discussion (including public input) and approval and proceed to regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All present trustees and leadership indicated they planned on attending both meeting. Trustee Barnes asked if any members of the public had any comments they would like to make. No comments from the public. The Board then proceeded to discuss the following Agenda items: Agenda Item No. 1: 2026 Budget Proposal / Review Expenses / Checks and bank report. Trustee Barnes handed out the preliminary budget for 2026. A handout was given to all meeting participants showing budgets from 2024, 2025 and preliminary budget for 2026. All meeting participants had been sent the preliminary budget in advance and were able to review prior to the meeting. Pending any new information from Ulrich accounting, the budget will be presented as the final budget hearing at the December 8, 2025 meeting. Ulrich Accounting has been hired to reconcile, audit and create a spreadsheet listing all operational account and expenses MTD and YTD. Trustee Barnes urilized the spreadsheet from 2025 to create budget for 2026 based on current expenditures and forecasts. Expenses have increased 20%-30% over the last two years and trustee board recommends a tax increase in 2026 to cover costs of maintaining safety standards and service levels for residents. Trustee Barnes reviewed the PTIF accounts and bank accounts. During the review, a recap of accounts comparing 2024 and 2025. Total account balances of the accounts were handed out to meeting participants. Total of the accounts are comparable to last year but increasing costs are depleting the general fund faster than the previous year due to rising costs of payroll, insurance, fuel and equipment maintenance. Attendees discussed tax rate increase proposal to increase taxes in 2026 to meet the operational needs and requirements of homeowners insurance providers. Trustee Barnes has asked that the trustees review the tax increase deadlines so that all key date requirements are met in 2025 for a tax increase in 2026. Attendees discussed the large amount of growth in our community and need to increase budget to meet demand and cost increases. Trustee Barnes handed out the tax rate and budget from the state website. The tax rate has lowered to about half of the standard rate due to population growth in Mountain Green. A budget/tax increase has not been implemented since 2018. Agenda Item No. 2: Truth and Taxation hearing preparation / State Compliance Checklist Review Trustee Barnes reviewed the agenda for the Truth and Taxation meeting on November 10, 2025. Agenda includes PowerPoint presentation informing residents of the services provided, community benefits and need for the tax rate increase request. The board and fire fighter leadership will reviewed the information and format for the TNT meeting. Agenda Item No. 3: Chiefs Report / Call Report - Current staff headcount Trustee Barnes handed out copies of the Chief's reports and graphs (provided by Mike Olsen) for all in attendance. The Chief discussed city growth and gave detailed explanation of new retail and residential construction. Chief Brendel's recap was very detailed. MGFPD responded to many calls including house fires and traffic incidents. Staffing continues to be an opportunity. Call have increased 112.5% since 2018 with no budget increase, Trustee Barnes thanked the Chief for his detailed report. Chiefs report is available to public upon request. Agenda Item No. 4: Open Discussion and new business Board discussed fire house expansion and possible donation of land south and east of station. A new development is being built adjacent to the station and discussions with landowner have taken place outlining the need to expand fire station. Golden and Chief Brendel will keep board updated on progress. Chief Brendel reminded board that impact fees collected can be used for the fire station payment. The board will follow up to ensure funds are transferred from the impact fee account to make fire station building payment. Agenda Item No. 5: Adjournment Trustee Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:35 PM. Trustee Gratseit seconded the motion - the motion passed. TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT TIM BARNES, TRUSTEE at BARNES.T1@COMCAST.NET OR 801-695-0724. APPROVED THIS ____ DAY OF December__, 2025 _________________________ ________________________ ______________________ Saul Graseit, Trustee Tim Barnes, Trustee Rici Johnson, Trustee

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Tim Barnes @ 801-695-0724.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

4565 W Old HWY RD.
Mountain Green, UT 84050
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Notice Posted On

November 19, 2025 09:16 AM

Notice Last Edited On

November 19, 2025 09:16 AM

Deadline Date

November 3, 2025 06:00 PM

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