Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Administrative Control Board
The Administrative Control Board decided on new leadership assignments effective January 1, 2026, and approved a $10,000 transfer from checking to reserves. The board also voted to amend the District mission statement to include the phrase 'continuous, uninterrupted'.
- Approved transfer of $10,000 in Operating Funds from checking to Reserve
- Amended District mission statement to include 'continuous, uninterrupted'
- Appointed Alan Burns as Chairman, Pat Johnson as Treasurer, and Olivia Anderson as Clerk effective January 1, 2026
- Appointed Curt Shelley as temporary advisor to Treasurer
- Reported General fund cash of $273,965 and Capital Project accounts cash of $73,240
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 Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board will hold a public hearing to discuss, take public comment on, and vote for the 2025 amended budget, the 2026 operating budget, and the 2026 capital budget. The meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Community Building, 1261 Dammeron Valley Drive East.
- 2025 Amended Budget ($2,462,925) to address revenue-expenditure variance
- 2026 Operating Budget ($2,334,979) with unchanged annual fee of $550
- 2026 Capital Budget (2026–2030) subject to grant availability
- Public comment period on all three budgets
- Board vote on all three budgets
Administrative Control Board
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board met to hear presentations on the 2025 amended operating budget, the 2026 operating budget, and the 2026–2030 capital budget from Fire Chief Chris Rieffer. No votes were taken; the board scheduled a public budget hearing for November 20, 2025.
- 2025 amended operating budget: $2,462,925.33
- 2026 operating budget: $2,334,979
- 2026 capital budget: $1,944,933; 2027–2030 totals range $123,933–$557,933
- Public budget hearing scheduled for November 20, 2025, 6:30 PM
- New board member Olivia Anderson sworn in
Administrative Control Board
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board held its October 16, 2025 meeting to review financial reports, operational updates, and policy matters. The board approved the 2026 annual fee at $550 per parcel, the same as 2025, and discussed budget preparations for 2026. Operational updates included fire department deployments, equipment grants, and staffing changes.
- 2026 annual fee retained at $550 per parcel, billing to begin in early November 2025
- Treasurer’s report showed $204,532 in combined cash reserves as of September 30, 2025
- $64,000 AFG grant and $280,000 CWDG grant received for firefighter equipment and a new chipper
- Hunter Wolfe appointed Deputy Chief, Administration; Colleen Homer named Assistant Chief/EMS
- Resolution R-2025-0918 on public comment procedures tabled after review
Administrative Control Board
The Administrative Control Board decided to transfer $60,000 from the Operating Account to the Capital Account. These funds will be used for 2026 lease payments and to pay off a vehicle lease. The board also approved updates to district bylaws and asset use policies.
- Approved payoff of Ram 2500 Rescue lease with Zions First National Bank (approximately $36,000)
- Approved transfer of $60,000 from Operating Account to Capital Account
- Approved amendments to District Bylaws to remove 'volunteer' from 'fire company'
- Approved new policy 'Use of DVF-SSD Assets by Residents/Third parties' covering the park, parking lot, and firehouse
- Reported YTD 2025 operating income of $1,968,184 and operating expenses of $1,389,611
Administrative Control Board
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board has posted a notice of vacancy for one seat. Washington County Commission will appoint the replacement, which must be a U.S. citizen and registered voter in the district. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
- Vacancy on Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board
- Appointment by Washington County Commission
- Applications due by 5:00 p.m., September 30, 2025
- Candidate must be U.S. citizen and registered voter in the district
- Submit application to Jayanne Lewis, Washington County Commission Office, 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
Administrative Control Board
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board met to review treasurer and fire chief reports, discuss bylaw amendments, and approve an additional expenditure for bookkeeping transition work. The board also considered a proposal for a monthly farmer’s market at a local park.
- Approve $8,024.38 for Affinity HR bookkeeping transition expenditure
- Discuss and table bylaw amendments until next month
- Consider resident proposal for monthly farmer’s market at local park starting October 2025
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
Administrative Control Board
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board will hold its monthly meeting on May 15, 2025. Items include a vote on a Washington County legal engagement letter with a $100 annual fee, and the fire chief's report covering a 128-call year-to-date response, a $150K revenue deployment to the Greer Fire in Arizona, and updates on state law HB0048 imposing a fee on property owners in Wildland Urban Interface communities. The board will also discuss a $294K grant application, insurance cancellations and rate increases affecting homeowners, and committee updates.
- Vote on Washington County engagement letter for legal assistance at $100/year
- Fire chief reports $150K expected gross revenue from Greer Fire deployment
- CWDG grant of $294K applied for
- Discussion of HB0048: new state fee on property owners in WUI communities
- Insurability survey: 9 homeowners had insurance cancelled, 31 saw rate increases over 30%
Administrative Control Board
The Administrative Control Board heard the Fire Chief's report on HB0048, which will rate every property in Wildland Urban Interface areas and impose state fees in 2026. The board approved amendments to the district's GRAMA policy, increasing copy fees and requiring a $1,000 deposit for record requests. New board members were sworn in, and Alan Burns was appointed Interim Chairman. Discussions included patient ground transport application and committee progress on public outreach and insurability.
- HB0048 will require ratings of every property in WUI; state fees expected in 2026, not from local district
- GRAMA policy amended: deposit required for estimated costs over $50, minimum $1,000; copy fees raised to $0.40/page (b&w) and $0.80/page (color)
- Alan Burns appointed Interim Chairman after Ryan Andersen's departure
- Patient ground transport application submitted; SB 215 effective May 7, 2025, enabling billing and grants
- Special Ops deployments generated over $294K revenue in 2025, plus $86K from December 2024
Administrative Control Board
The Administrative Control Board met to manage district finances and operational policies. The board approved a new line of credit for payroll and updated credit card policies to support deployments. Discussions also focused on community wildfire preparedness and home insurability.
- Approved a $150,000 line of credit from Affinity HR for payroll stabilization
- Approved amendments to the Credit Card Policy for deployment needs
- Approved a $11,000 fund transfer from the Operating Account to the Capital Account
- Reported $97K in projected annual revenue for the Training division
- Scheduled 'Ready, Set, Go' community meeting for March 29, 2025
Administrative Control Board
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board held its monthly meeting on February 20, 2025. The board approved transitioning financial services to Affinity HR at $1,500/month and a $150,000 payroll line of credit at 6.5% from Affinity HR. They also swore in a new Administrative Assistant Fire Chief, received updates on property insurance concerns, and acknowledged a board resignation.
- Approved transfer of financial services to Affinity HR for $1,500/month, effective 3rd quarter 2025
- Approved $150,000 payroll line of credit from Affinity HR at 6.5% annual rate, must be zero by December 31 each year
- Swore in Hunter Wolfe as Administrative Assistant Fire Chief
- Reported 40 survey responses indicating property insurance cancellations, non-renewals, or rate increases
- Noted resignation of board member David Fulford and anticipated resignation of Chairman Ryan Andersen
Administrative Control Board
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board will meet on January 16, 2025, to discuss and decide on several operational matters. Key items include a proposed transfer of funds from the operating fund to the capital fund for 2025 apparatus leases and a discussion of a payroll line of credit. The board will also reassign board positions and receive reports from the treasurer and fire chief.
- Transfer of funds from Operating Fund to Capital Fund for 2025 apparatus leases
- Discussion of payroll line of credit
- Reassignment of board positions
- Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Treasurer's Report and Fire Chief's Report
Administrative Control Board
The Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board will adopt its 2025 meeting schedule. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Community Center, 1261 Dammeron Valley Drive East, with potential moves to the Fire Station. The schedule is subject to change, and additional meetings may be posted.
- 2025 meeting schedule set: third Thursday each month, starting January 16
- Meetings at Community Center, 1261 Dammeron Valley Drive East
- Meetings may move to Fire Station if needed
- Contact: Pat Johnson, Treasurer, 801-557-1178