Grand County Service Area for Castle Valley Fire Protection public meetings in 2024
5 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 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 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 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