Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District public meetings in 2025
4 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Administrative Control Board
The Administrative Control Board decided on a hardship program to defer 2026 annual fees for eligible residents. The board also approved transferring funds between accounts and banks to prepare for 2026 lease payments.
- Approved transfer of $20,000 from Operating to Capital Fund
- Approved transfer of approximately $21,000 from Cache Valley Bank to Zions Bank
- Approved 2026 Hardship Program allowing fee deferment until June 30, 2026
- Reported estimated HB48 Wildland Urban Interface property fees of $20 - $100 for 2026-2028
- Noted two District board seats will be open January 1, 2026
Administrative Control Board
The Administrative Control Board discussed fire department deployments, financial reports, and insurability efforts. The board voted to adopt revised policies and procedures for the district.
- Approved revised District Policy and Procedure Manual
- General fund balance of $310,768 and Capital Project accounts of $46,060
- YTD invoices to Department of Natural Resources totaling $385,179
- Transition of bookkeeping services to Affinity HR
- Report on fuels mitigation and flood channel cleaning with Washington County Water Conservancy District
Administrative Control Board
The Administrative Control Board met to address payroll cash flow issues caused by fire season deployments and payment lags from agencies like the DNR. The board voted to increase the district's payroll line of credit to ensure timely expenditures.
- Increased District PLOC (line of credit) policy from $150,000 to $250,000
- Approved amended Affinity HR PLOC agreement to increase credit from $150,000 to $250,000
Administrative Control Board
The Administrative Control Board decided to establish a Fire Marshal position and approved a new counseling program for firefighters. The board also received updates on bookkeeping transitions and regional fire insurability.
- Approved Canopy Employee Assistance Program at $7 per month per employee with a $400 monthly minimum
- Passed Resolution R-2025-0619 to authorize the appointment of a Fire Marshal
- Reported transition of bookkeeping services to Affinity HR effective July 1, 2025
- Submitted application for a 3-year SAFER grant for staffing
- Reported 6 structure fires out of 150+ total incidents this year