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Government Type

Special Service District

Entity

Mountain Green Fire Protection District

Public Body

Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board

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Notice Title

Minutes - MGFPD Trustee Meeting September 9, 2024

Notice Tags

Fire Protection, Fire Fighters

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

September 9, 2024 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

September 9, 2024 08:40 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

09/09/24 06:30 PM

Description/Agenda

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MOUNTAIN GREEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT September 9, 2024 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. Prior to the trustee meeting, the meeting participants were given a tour of the new Squad 132 vehicle. 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 No members of the public were in attendance. 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 July 8, 2024 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 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.. All present indicated they planned on attending the November 4, 2024 meeting. Trustee Barnes asked if any members of the public had any comments they would like to make. No one from the public were in attendance. The Board then proceeded to discuss the following Agenda items: Agenda Item No. 1: Review of Expenses/ Checks and Bank Report/ 2025 Tax Budget/Tax Increase Impact Fees were discussed and growth of the community. Our understanding is that only commercial impact fees can be used to assist in purchase of new fire truck. We will cosult with our lawyer to verify. Trustee Barnes reviewed the PTIF accounts and bank accounts. During the review, a recap of accounts comparing 2023 and 2024. 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 2025 to meet the operational needs. Trustee Barbes handed out procedures for increasing taxes. 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 2019. Items that will be added to the agenda for November will be: - Timeline for tax increase steps in 2025. - Budget plan for 2025 at next meeting. - Trustee Barnes will seek assistance with monthly balance comparison with previous year and separating expenses into a line items report. - Trustee Grasteit will review options for an account balance electronic ledger. Currently, account balances are tallied manually. Quickbooks and other tools will be reviewed as a solution. - Trustee Barnes will research options for financing the new fire truck that will be completed mid-year 2025. Agenda Item No. 2: Tax Increase 2025 Trustee Barnes handed out Utah State procedures for increasing the tax rate. Trustees will meet separately in October to discuss timelines and start process. Tax rate has fallen to approx . .0004% from .0007 due to population increase. Costs have increased 25%-30% and additional fund the MGFPD. Agenda Item No. 3: Chief's Report / Call Report Trustee Barnes handed out copies of the Chief's reports for all in attendance. The Chief discussed city growth and gave detailed explanation of new retail and residential construction. New grocery store (open 9/2024) and many retail businesses planned in the next year. Chief Brendel's recap was very detailed. MGFPD responded to many calls including house fires and traffic incidents. Staffing continues to be an opportunity. Trustee Barnes thanked the Chief for his detailed report. Agenda Item No. 4: New Business - 2025 Vision discussed including fire station maintenance and remodel. Accounting reporting update to show current line-item expenditures. - Challenges to service levels from increased population and resources needed to meet demand. - Home insurance impact from MGFPD service levels. Currently MGFPD has positive rating which keeps rates down and ensures residents can be insured. 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 November__, 2024. _________________________ ________________________ ______________________ Saul Graseit, Trustee Tim Barnes, Trustee Rici Johnson, Trustee

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 TIM BARNES - 801-695-0724.

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Other Information

Next Trustee Meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

4565 W Old Hwy Rd
MOUNTAIN GREEN, UT 84050
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Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

September 19, 2024 08:29 AM

Notice Last Edited On

September 19, 2024 08:29 AM

Deadline Date

September 9, 2024 06:30 PM

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