APPROVED
Castle Valley Fire Protection District
Castle Valley Fire Commission
MARCH REGULAR MEETING
Thursday March 13, 2025 6:00 pm
Electronic Meeting Only Due to Member Illness and Prevailing Respiratory Illnesses
Electronic Meeting Determination
Consistent with provisions of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, Utah Code Ann. ยง 54-2-207(4), Mitch Stock, Chairman of the Grand County Service Area for Castle Valley Fire Protection issues this Determination supporting the decision to convene electronic a meeting of the Fire Commission via Conference Call without a physical anchor location. Due to the immobility of a member, meetings at the anchor site may present substantial risk to public health and safety. Taking into consideration public health orders limiting in-person gatherings. This determination expires 30 days after the day on which the Chairman has made the determination. The public can join the Conference Call Meetings or submit comments through emails (brau30@gmail.com). Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83746962536?pwd=5zKG4a0RGlOShFIAARiJkwcuNBOihs.1
Attending: Mitch Stoch, Bob Russell, Bill Rau, Ron Drake, Jazmine Duncan,
Call to Order of Regular Meeting 6: 02 p.m.
1. Public Comment: none
2. Approval of Minutes of February meeting
Motion to approve by Bob, 2nd by Mitch: approved. Bill abstained
3. Administrative Issues
- Grand County wants CVFD to update CIB request. It will be a part of the county's request in June to the CIB. Jazmine clarified that by June CVFD will be ready to apply for a truck. Mitch will send updated information to the county.
- County officials giving different answers about annexation of Castleton. At the moment, Castleton is in Moab Valley Fire district, but the information is not yet been formally filed, so it may not be a done deal. Mitch will follow up.
4. Chief's Report: Ron Drake
- No fires since last meeting
- New battery installed in engine 39
- Windsock at station 1 blew off and Ron was working to get it back up
- Ron provided an assist to EMS in Castleton on March 7
- Received clothing items from donor for members to select, if they want
- Ron is working on updating information for insurance for fire department members.
5. Treasurer's Report: Carol Drake and Bob Russell
- Asked to add % of annual budget to expenses for tracking purposes.
6. Discussion and possible action on long term planning, fire dept. needs, priorities, vision and policies: development of standard operating guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Bill recognized as returning member
- Bill and Bob said they will not renew as commissioners in 2026; put calls for candidates in Susan's newsletter and Ron may put in his column; Mitch up for re-election, too and his position may open up; change by-laws so one position is for 2 years and others 4 years. Could Carol be Treasurer since she is not a permanent resident round?
- Send community fire prevention report to Jocelyn and Jazmine.
- Increase prevention messages and Firewise assessments. Ron will promote
7. Closed Session (if necessary): personnel matters, awards; recognition program, etc.
8. Adjourn : Bob motion, Mitch 2nd, all approved: 6: 34 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 Leta Vaughn at 435-259-2364.