Moab Valley Fire Protection District
Commission Meeting
45 South 100 East, Moab Utah 84532
August 17th, 2021-3:00 PM
A. Call to Order:
1. The meeting was called to order at 5 PM by Chairman Archie Walker.
2. Commissioners Present: Chairman Archie Walker, Commissioner Jim McGann, and Commissioner Charlie Harrison.
3. Staff Present: Chief T.J. Brewer, Assistant Chief Monte Curtis, Fire Inspector Brandon McGuffee, Accountant Cathy Bonde, Administrative Assistant Ryan Burraston, and Emergency Coordinator Shea Walker.
4. Others Present: None. Ryan Rasmussen, Smuin Rich and Marsing
B. General Business:
1. Commissioner Jim McGann motioned to approve minutes from the July 20th meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Charlie Harrison, and the motion passed unanimously.
2. Commissioner Jim McGann motioned to approve the bills. Commissioner Charlie Harrison seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
C. Citizens to Be Heard:
None Present
D. Chief's Report:
1. Chief TJ Brewer advised the Commission that there were 15 calls since the last meeting and he spoke to them about Curtis Tools putting on training for the members on August 18th for the use of the air packs we purchased from them. Chief Brewer told the Commissioners about some thermal imagers that were purchased and put in every mainline engine and command truck for use. Chief Brewer explained the purchase of two portable cooling fans for use in the bays as well as for member rehab.
2. Chief Brewer told the commissioners about the recent flooding and said that there were 13 calls for service that night alone.
3. Chief Brewer notified the commission of a firefighter injury during the recycle center fire. Chief explained that it was a ground level fall and the injury was to the firefighter's leg. Chief Brewer went on to say that the fire fighter is going to make a full recovery but is going to need surgery.
E. Old Business:
1. The Commissioners discussed the completion of the purchase of the MSA air packs through Zions Bank.
2. Chief Brewer notified the Commission that the air packs ordered would be arriving next week and soon we would be training our guys on their use.
3. The Commissioners went over the Draft Budget from the previous meeting. Chief and the Commissioners spoke about expiring payments and income sources.
F. New Business:
1. Ryan Rasmussen from Smuin Rich and Marsing presented the department financial audit that was completed. Ryan Notified the Commission that the financial accounts of the district were found to be in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the united stated of America. Ryan went on to explain the overall financial health of the district. Ryan Notified the Commission of one finding that the members of the commission did not complete the required training set fourth be the state and that they will be following up on that in the future.
2. Chairman Archie Walker opened up the meeting for the public hearing on the adjustment of District's Haz Mat Fee Schedule and comment on the CIB loan application at 6PM. The Public Hearing was held open for fifteen minutes for public comment and there were no citizens to be heard.
3. Commissioner Jim McGann motioned to approve the Haz Mat Fee Schedule and Commissioner Charlie Harrison seconded the motion. The motion moved to a vote and all were in favor.
G: Adjourn:
1. Chair Archie Walker adjourned the meeting at 6:18 PM.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Brandon McGuffee at 435-259-5557. or E-mail Brandon McGuffee @ moabfire1@gmail.com