Grand County Service Area for Castle Valley Fire Protection public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on December 12, 2024. Key actions include discussion and possible action on the 2025 budget, the Castleton annexation, and long-term planning for departmental policies and priorities. The agenda also includes approval of November minutes, appointment of a bookkeeper, and a possible closed session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on the 2025 Budget
- Discussion and possible action on the 2025 Budget
- Discussion and possible action on Castleton Annexation
- Discussion and possible action on long-term planning, standard operating guidelines, and policies
- Discussion and possible action on end-of-year gathering
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on the 2025 budget, set meeting dates for 2025, and consider the Castleton Annexation. The agenda also includes end-of-year gifts and gathering plans, as well as long-term planning for fire department needs, priorities, and standard operating guidelines. Public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes are also scheduled.
- Discussion and possible action on 2025 budget
- Discussion and possible action on 2025 meeting dates (January–December)
- Discussion and possible action on Castleton Annexation
- Discussion and possible action on end-of-year gifts and gathering
- Discussion and possible action on long-term planning, including standard operating guidelines
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission approved a draft 2025 budget and set meeting dates for 2025. They discussed the possibility of responding to fires in the unincorporated Castleton area and charging the county. The commission also approved end-of-year gifts for members and heard the chief's report on recent incidents.
- Approved draft 2025 budget with reductions in insurance and PPE/equipment
- Discussed annexation of Castleton area and potential response arrangements with Grand County
- Approved end-of-year gifts: 20 flashlights and 20 fire blankets at $70 each
- Received $2,000 donation and $541 from Gourd Fest parade
- Chief reported a shed fire on Taylor Lane (likely clothes dryer) and smoke incidents
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission will hold its regular August meeting. The main agenda item is discussion and possible action on long-term planning, department needs, priorities, vision, and development of standard operating guidelines and policies. The meeting will also include routine reports and approval of prior minutes.
- Discussion and possible action on long-term planning, fire dept. needs, priorities, vision and policies
- Development of standard operating guidelines, policies and procedures
- Approval of minutes from June 2024 meeting
- Chief's report by Ron Drake
- Treasurer's report by Bob Russell
Castle Valley Fire Commission
These are the approved minutes of the Castle Valley Fire Commission's August 2024 regular meeting. The commission discussed recent lightning-caused fires, a resident's offer of a well for backup water, and long-term planning for department needs. No votes on new policies or expenditures were recorded.
- Two lightning-strike fires reported; one was initially overlooked by BLM helicopter
- Resident Honeyman offered a large well on his lot as a backup water source for the fire department
- CPR class scheduled for August 20
- State grant funding delayed; applicants to be notified soon
- Discussion of acquiring an ATV for the department was not favored
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The scheduled meeting for the Castle Valley Fire Commission on July 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items or business were listed for this date.
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The commission approved May 2024 meeting minutes and discussed plans for a July 4th pancake breakfast at Station 2. Members also addressed long-term department needs, including the development of standard operating guidelines and policies. The report included updates on recent fires and available state training funds.
- Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
- July 4th pancake breakfast at Station 2 (no parade)
- Receipt of state grant with notification expected in July
- Discussion on developing standard operating guidelines and policies
- Report on recent fires, including the Ida Gulch fire on Pace Hill
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission held its May regular meeting electronically, approving April minutes and discussing administrative, chief's, and treasurer's reports. They discussed a state wildfire grant, long-term planning including a possible future tax increase, and agreed to hold in-person summer meetings at Station 2. The meeting was routine with no major decisions beyond approving minutes and agreeing to pay the insurance policy if unchanged.
- Approved April 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussed State Wildfire Grant and possible repair coverage
- Agreed to hold in-person summer meetings at Station 2, with hybrid meetings if commissioners are out of town
- Discussed possible future tax increase, deferred until need arises
- Chief reported no fires, EMS assists, and controlled burn standbys
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission holds its April regular meeting electronically due to COVID-19. Members will discuss and possibly act on a new water tender, an agreement with the Moab Interagency Fire Center, a liability statement for water use on Lot 13, and long-term planning for fire department needs and policies.
- Discussion and possible action on new water tender
- Discussion and possible action on agreement with Moab Interagency Fire Center
- Discussion and possible action on liability statement for storage or water use on Lot 13
- State Fire Grant update
- Castleton Annexation update
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission held its April regular meeting electronically, covering administrative updates, the chief's report, and several discussion items. Key topics included a state fire grant, the Castleton annexation status, a new water tender, and an agreement with the Moab Interagency Fire Center. The meeting was held via conference call due to COVID-19 concerns.
- State Fire Grant: progressive hose packs, wildland PPE, radio batteries
- Castleton Annexation: no new information from county
- Emergency alert issue: letter to Grand County Commission about lack of cell service
- Water tender: new issues after repair, needs fixing asap
- Agreement with Moab Interagency Fire Center discussed
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission is holding its March regular meeting electronically via Zoom due to respiratory illness concerns. The agenda includes approval of February minutes, administrative issues, chief's and treasurer's reports, and discussions on funding possibilities and long-term planning for the fire department.
- Discussion and possible action on funding possibilities
- Discussion and possible action on long-term planning, fire dept. needs, priorities, and vision
- Approval of minutes from February 2024 meeting
- Chief's report by Ron Drake
- Treasurer's report by Bob Russell
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission held its March regular meeting electronically, approving February minutes and discussing administrative, chief's, and treasurer's reports. Key topics included checking insurance coverage for death benefits, considering whether to pay volunteers for call-outs (which could require a tax increase), and preparing for state fire grant applications. The meeting also covered long-term planning for standard operating guidelines and training lot usage.
- Approved February 2024 minutes, correcting Mays' donation amount to $4,000
- Discussed whether existing insurance policy covers death; Bob to check policy
- Volunteers asked about pay for call-outs; potential tax increase considered
- Chief's report: one vehicle fire call at mile 14 on UT 128 near Red Cliffs Lodge
- Discussed state fire grant application and federal grant registration difficulties
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission held a public hearing and regular meeting, adopting the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan and discussing funding. The commission approved software renewals, a new computer for the chief, and reviewed a $400K grant request for a water tender. The meeting was held electronically due to COVID-19 concerns.
- Adopted Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan
- Approved $160 Zoom renewal and $251/year mapping software renewal
- Approved purchase of new computer for Chief Ron Drake (~$1K)
- Discussed $400K request to Community Impact Board for water tender
- Received $14K in property taxes and $4,000 donation from Mays foundation
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission is holding its January regular meeting electronically due to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. The commission will discuss and possibly take action on the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan, CIB project input, and long-term planning for fire department needs, priorities, vision, and policies. The agenda also includes routine items like approving December 2023 minutes, public comment, and reports from the chief and treasurer.
- Discussion and possible action on Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan
- Discussion and possible action on CIB project input
- Discussion and possible action on long-term planning, fire dept. needs, priorities, vision and policies
- Approval of December 2023 meeting minutes
- Closed session (if necessary) for personnel matters, awards, recognition program
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission held its January regular meeting electronically, approving December minutes and hearing reports from the chief and treasurer. They discussed the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan, scheduling a public hearing for February, and considered CIB loan applications for a new fire station and tender. The meeting was largely procedural with no major decisions made.
- Public hearing scheduled for February on Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan
- Discussed CIB loan for new fire station at Lot 13 and new tender
- Treasurer reported $500 donation from Carol Drake
- Chief reported no fires in 2023, possible battery replacement for engine 37
- SOG change proposed to update fire plan every 5 years instead of 2