Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District
Regular Board Meeting - December 17, 2025
Time & Location:
5:15 p.m., Vernal City Planning Conference Room, Vernal, Utah
Attendance
Board / Staff / Guests Present:
Terri Terrill, Travis Decker, Jeremy Raymond, Al Kettle, Tyler McKee, Sam Howard, Randy Batty, Robin O'Driscoll, Corey Auger, Echo Batty, Robert Hall, Chris Gamble, Willis Lefevre
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Call to Order
Board Chair Robert Hall called the meeting to order and welcomed attendees.
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Standing Business
Approval of Prior Minutes
- November 10, 2025 minutes approved unanimously.
Approval of Expenditures
- November 2025 expenditures totaling $85,614.51 approved unanimously.
- Major expenses included SCBA gear, radios, extrication suits, mitigation rentals, and the unified phone app.
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Monthly Reports
- Station Reports: Activity levels reviewed; November was a good month with no Thanksgiving calls. Noted a vehicle fire call that turned out to be a smoldering electrical box.
- Recruitment & Retention: Update deferred to 2026.
- Financial Report: No unusual items.
- Executive Director Report: Operations remain busy.
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Public Hearing - 2026 Final Budget
Opened at 5:30 p.m.
Key points:
- Minimal changes from the tentative budget.
- District projected to receive ~$2,000,000 in mineral lease revenue.
- Emergency Repair funding increased to $97,500 using surplus and PILT funds.
- Capital projects include fire trucks, equipment, station improvements, and rescue equipment.
- Grant awards and reductions discussed.
Public hearing closed unanimously.
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Public Business
Resolutions Approved
- Resolution 2026-01: Approval of the 2026 Final Budget - Unanimous
- Resolution 2025-08: Approval of 2025 Budget Reopener #2 - Unanimous
- Resolution 2026-03: Approval of Amended 2026 Pay Schedule, including added training hours and EMT certification - Unanimous
- Resolution 2026-02: Approval of 2026 Board Meeting Schedule - Unanimous
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Emergency Repair Approval
- Approved $73,544 emergency repair for Vernal Engine 6 (1990 Pierce Engine) under emergency procurement policy due to pump failure.
- Motion passed unanimously.
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Cooperative Wildfire System (CWS) Approvals
- Vernal City CWS - Approved unanimously
- Naples City CWS - Approved unanimously
- Ballard City CWS - Approved unanimously
- Noted reductions in required commitments due to updated risk assessment calculations.
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Board Recognition
- Robert Hall was recognized for his service on the board since 2006, including multiple terms as chair.
- Appreciation expressed for his leadership and contributions to district growth.
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Board Chairman - Robert Hall
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Attest
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Jeremy Raymond, 152 E 100 N, Vernal, Utah 84078: 435-781-6756.
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