David BeDell

The meeting included a review and acceptance of the minutes from the previous meeting and a financial report for November/December 2023. The commission discussed the elimination of zones and the creation of a procedure for residents to request copies of fire department files. There was also an apology from the Fire Chief for inadvertently taking credit for work done on a grant in 2018. The Chief's report covered training schedules, the completion of a wish list, maintenance on trucks, and details about an upcoming boot drive.

The meeting addressed the establishment of the 2023 budget schedule, including the dates for the budget workshop, publication of the budget hearing notice, and the budget hearing itself. There was a discussion regarding the remaining Garmin InReach SE units and a decision to donate one to the QRU for the Atlanta Days Live Auction. The commissioners agreed to acquire a Starlink satellite receiver system for the Fire House to improve internet connectivity. The USFS upgrade of the Power Plant Campground and associated road closures were discussed, with concerns raised about the impact on access to water sources and hot springs. The VHF Grape Mountain repeater upgrade was noted, and equipment maintenance, including repairs to the fire truck and garage door openers, was discussed. The procurement of a new 5 kw generator and the expected arrival of a Type 6 engine from IDL were mentioned. Training opportunities, including the Interagency Fire Readiness Review, Red Card refresher training, Incident Command System Training, and Bucket Brigade Training, were highlighted.