Grand County Service Area for Castle Valley Fire Protection public meetings in 2025
3 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Castle Valley Fire Commission discussed financing a new 3,000-gallon water tanker and the 2026 budget. The body also reviewed recent fire activity and planned for the Gourd Festival and an end-of-year event.
- Discussion of a new water tanker quote for approximately $385,000
- 2026 budget discussion including a proposed application for a portion of a $3m sales tax increase
- Report of two fires at upper Rim Shadow Lane and east Buchannan
- Planning for Gourd Festival coverage on the 18th
- End-of-Year event scheduled for December 16 at the church
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Commission reviewed July 4th fundraising totals and current equipment status. Members discussed using PTIF funds to purchase a tender and addressed the sale of water from Lot 13 for private use.
- Reported over $3,200 in total donations and activity funds from July 4th events
- Agreement to accumulate PTIF funds for the purchase of a tender
- Discussion on charging for 37,000 gallons of water taken from Lot 13 by a contractor in June
- Report of a culvert project causing road closures from approximately October to December
- Review of 2026 budget planning, noting the 2025 budget is likely to be underspent
Castle Valley Fire Commission
The Commission discussed current fire season activities, including a camper fire at Dewey and search and rescue assistance on Castle Rock. Members also reviewed candidate filings for open commission positions and discussed the upcoming July 4th event.
- Payment of approximately $9,000 insurance bill
- Candidacy filings by Michael Wakeley and Maggie Peikon for two open positions
- Report of a camper fire at Dewey involving 3 engines and 5 volunteers
- Discussion on charging private users for water from the well on Lot 13
- Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes