Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing Board will meet on December 17, 2025, at 5:15 PM in Vernal to discuss and vote on the 2026 final budget, a 2025 budget reopener, and several resolutions including pay schedule amendments and cooperative wildfire systems with Vernal, Naples, and Ballard cities. The meeting includes public hearings at 5:30 PM and 5:45 PM.
- Approval of 2026 Final Budget - Resolution 2026-01
- Approval of 2025 Budget Reopener #2 - Resolution 2025-08
- Amended Pay Schedule - Resolution 2026-03
- Emergency Repair Expense for Vernal Pumper Truck
- Cooperative Wildfire System for Vernal City, Naples City, and Ballard City
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board approved the 2026 final budget and an amended pay schedule. The board also authorized emergency repairs for a fire engine and approved Cooperative Wildfire System agreements for Vernal, Naples, and Ballard cities.
- Approval of 2026 Final Budget (Resolution 2026-01)
- $73,544 emergency repair for Vernal Engine 6 (1990 Pierce Engine)
- Approval of November 2025 expenditures totaling $85,614.51
- Amended 2026 Pay Schedule including training hours and EMT certification
- Cooperative Wildfire System approvals for Vernal, Naples, and Ballard cities
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the 2025 Budget Reopener #2. The board will consider the general fund, fire department funds, and all salary and wage schedules.
- Public hearing for 2025 Budget Reopener #2
- Review of general fund
- Review of fire department funds
- Review of salary and wage schedules
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the 2026 Final Budget. The discussion will cover the general fund, the fire department fund, and all salary and wage schedules.
- Public hearing for Final 2026 Budget
- Review of general fund
- Review of fire department fund
- Review of salary and wage schedules
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board held a budget workshop to review financial standing and department requests. The board approved wage increases for full-time staff and allocated funds for specific fire station improvements.
- Approved $1/hour raise for 4 eligible full-time staff (approx. $13,434)
- Allocated $40,000 for Jensen showers and $13,000 for Jensen carpet/paint
- Allocated $7,500 for an Avalon shed
- Directed $110,000 in Wildland profit to the Brush Department and/or rescue equipment fund
- Pursuing a CIB 50/50 grant for a Jensen rescue truck budgeted at $225,000-$250,000
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Administrative Control Board will meet to review financial reports and approve October expenditures. The board is seeking approval for the 2026 tentative budget and changes to personnel leave policies.
- Discussion and request for approval of 2026 Tentative Budget
- Resolution 2025-6: Proposed amendments to Annual Leave and Sick Leave policies
- Request for approval of year-end bonuses and gift certificates
- Approval of expenditures for October 2025
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board approved a tentative budget for 2026 and adopted Resolution 2025-6 to amend personnel policies regarding leave payouts. The board also approved October 2025 expenditures and year-end bonuses for staff.
- Approved tentative 2026 budget of $2,535,688
- Adopted Resolution 2025-6 to allow payout of excess annual and sick leave at 75%
- Approved October 2025 expenditures totaling $99,448.64
- Approved $250 year-end bonuses and gift certificates for staff
- Proposed $1/hour raise for full-time staff in the 2026 budget
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Administrative Control Board will hold a special meeting to conduct budget workshops. The session consists of a series of timed requests for various fire stations and administrative categories.
- Avalon station workshop
- Jensen station workshop
- Lapoint/Tridell station workshop
- Naples station workshop
- Vernal station workshop
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board approved $126,235.27 in expenditures for September 2025 and adopted updated state EMS Protocol Guidelines. The board also discussed WUI Code Maps and potential state assessment fees for high-hazard homes starting January 1, 2026.
- Approved September 2025 expenditures totaling $126,235.27
- Adopted updated Utah EMS Protocol Guidelines
- Discussed state assessment fees for high-hazard homes starting Jan 1, 2026
- Reported a current profit balance of approximately $200,000
- Discussed property deed transfers for Avalon and Jensen Fire Stations
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on October 22, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in Vernal City Council Chambers. The board will approve minutes from September 24, 2025, and expenditures for September 2025. Monthly reports from five fire stations, recruitment, finances, and the executive director will be presented. The board will also discuss and potentially approve EMS protocols.
- Approval of minutes from September 24, 2025
- Approval of September 2025 expenditures
- Discussion and potential approval of EMS protocols
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing Board will meet on September 24, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in Vernal City Council Chambers. The board will review routine minutes and expenditures, receive monthly reports from five fire stations, and discuss setting dates for 2026 budget workshops, a medical renewal, and an agreement with Diamond Mountain Racers.
- Set dates for 2026 budget workshops, tentative budget, and final budget meetings
- 2026 PEHP Medical Renewal discussion and approval
- Discussion and approval of Diamond Mountain Racers Agreement
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board approved the 2026 PEHP medical renewal and a fire standby agreement for Diamond Mountain Racers. The board also scheduled a budget workshop for October 27 and discussed upcoming construction of the Asphalt Ridge refinery.
- Approved 2026 PEHP Medical Renewal with a 6.3% increase
- Approved fire standby agreement for Diamond Mountain Racers
- Approved August 2025 expenditures
- Transferred $100,000 to the Animal Control District
- Scheduled budget workshop for October 27 from 5:15 to 9:00 pm
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board will meet to review monthly reports and expenditures. The board is seeking approval for a 2026 EMS grant, a county office lease agreement, and Resolution 2025-06.
- 2026 EMS Grant discussion and request for approval
- Uintah County Office Lease Agreement discussion and request for approval
- Request for approval of Resolution 2025-06 regarding UASD Board of Representatives
- Approval of July 2025 expenditures
- Station reports from Avalon, Jensen, Lapoint/Tridell, Naples, and Vernal Fire Departments
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board approved July 2025 expenditures and a new office lease agreement with Uintah County. The board also authorized a state EMS grant and appointed representatives to the Utah Association of Special Districts.
- Approved July 2025 expenditures totaling $165,871.63
- Approved Uintah County office lease agreement with annual rent increased to $22,733.76
- Approved 2026 EMS Grant to receive $2,838 from the state
- Approved Resolution 2025-06 appointing Robert Hall and Al Kettle as representatives for the Utah Association of Special Districts
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing Board will meet to review monthly reports and approve June 2025 expenditures. The board will also discuss a digital/TV warning system and a purchasing policy resolution.
- Request for approval of Resolution 2025-05 regarding Purchasing Policy Review
- Discussion and request for approval of Digital/TV Warning System
- Discussion regarding Jensen Outbuilding
- Jensen Fire Department Certification Recognition Presentation
- Approval of June 2025 expenditures
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board approved an updated purchasing policy and June expenditures. The board discussed potential funding for a county TV warning system and repairs to a Jensen outbuilding.
- Approved June 2025 expenditures of $80,349.68, including $14,900 for thermal cameras
- Adopted Resolution 2025-05 updating the Purchasing Policy
- Tabled decision on Jensen outbuilding repairs estimated over $5,000
- Discussed proposal to assume $48,000/year Uintah County TV Maintenance Agreement
- Reported installation of 700 radios
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing Board will meet to review monthly reports and expenditures. The board is seeking approval for the 2024 audit and the purchase of radios using the Wildland Capital Account.
- Approval of 2024 Audit
- Approval of radio purchases from Wildland Capital Account
- Discussion of Utah House Bill 48
- Approval of May 2025 expenditures
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing Board reviewed the impact of Utah House Bill 48 regarding Wildland Urban Interface risk assessments. The board also approved monthly expenditures and the purchase of new radio equipment.
- Approved May 2025 expenditures totaling $121,043.80
- Approved purchase of 3 Bendix King radios at $4,340.90 each
- Approved 2024 Audit, noting a need to increase Treasurer's bond from $190,000 to $300,000
- Discussed Utah House Bill 48 regarding homeowner fire risk mitigation and 2026 tax season fees
- Reported $833,333.35 in year-to-date mineral lease revenue
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board will hold a public hearing regarding Budget Reopener #1. The board will also consider approving Resolution 2025-4 and expenditures for March and April 2025.
- Public hearing for Budget Reopener #1
- Request for approval of Resolution 2025-4 (Budget Reopener #1)
- Approval of expenditures for March 2025
- Approval of expenditures for April 2025
- Approval of 2025 budget expenditure for move into Local Building Authority
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Governing Board approved expenditures for March and April 2025 and passed Budget Reopener #1. The board authorized funds for new thermal imaging cameras and adjusted budgets for fire station expenses and equipment.
- Approved March 2025 expenditures totaling $94,143.68
- Approved April 2025 expenditures totaling $106,842.13
- Approved purchase of thermal imaging cameras for $16,090
- Increased Lapoint combi tool budget from $16,000 to $22,000
- Approved $10,000 in Local Building Authority budget for Fire Station expenses
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the 2025 Budget Reopener #1. The board will consider the general fund, fire department funds, and all salary and wage schedules.
- Public hearing for 2025 Budget Reopener #1
- Review of general fund
- Review of fire department funds
- Review of salary and wage schedules
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on March 26, 2025. Agenda items include approval of February minutes and expenditures, monthly reports from five fire departments, and discussion and possible approval of an auditor contract for 2024, a salary schedule, Resolution 2025-3, and a seasonal job description.
- Discussion and request for approval of 2024 Auditor Contract
- Discussion and request for approval of Salary Schedule
- Request for approval of Resolution 2025-3
- Discussion and request for approval of Seasonal Job Description
- Approval of expenditures for February 2025
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing Board approved the minutes of its February 26 meeting, February expenditures totaling $93,440.97, and a 2024 audit contract with Smuin, Rich and Marsing for $9,765. The board also passed Resolution No. 2025-3 adopting a revised salary schedule for seasonal wildland firefighters, including Engine Boss certification adjustments, and approved an updated seasonal job description. Monthly reports covered station activity, financial statements, and wildland fire deployments.
- Approved February 2025 expenditures of $93,440.97 for payroll, training, equipment, and wildland mitigation
- Approved 2024 audit contract with Smuin, Rich and Marsing for $9,765
- Passed Resolution No. 2025-3 setting a new salary schedule for seasonal wildland firefighters
- Approved updated seasonal job description including Engine Boss responsibilities
- Discussed reviewing the $33,250 annual contract with Vernal City for HR and finance services
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District board approved minutes, January expenditures of $212,063.63, and a brush truck bid for $272,600.68 from BFX Fire Apparatus. They discussed adding a full-time Fire Marshal/Inspector position estimated at over $100,000 annually to address growing inspection workloads. Station updates and recruitment efforts were also reported.
- Approved January 2025 expenditures of $212,063.63
- Awarded brush truck bid to BFX Fire Apparatus for $272,600.68 with 330-day delivery
- Discussed creating a full-time Fire Marshal/Inspector position (~$100,000+/year)
- Noted $2.2 million in PTIF account and $1.6 million in January mineral lease funds
- Received station updates: Avalon added recruits, Jensen working on new station, Naples awaiting ladder truck
Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District Governing board will hold a regular meeting to approve January 2025 minutes and expenditures, receive monthly reports from five fire departments, and discuss public business items. Action items include approval of a brush truck bid and a BFX apparatus contract, as well as discussion on future full-time positions.
- Approval of minutes from January 29, 2025
- Approval of expenditures for January 2025
- Discussion and approval of brush truck bid
- Discussion and approval of BFX apparatus contract
- Discussion on future full-time positions