Haines Fire Protection District

Key discussions included the acceptance of the agenda and previous minutes, and a review of the financial statement, noting a $100.00 donation received. The Chief reported on maintenance activities, including taking Tender 3844 for tank repair and installing new Hazard / Flammables cabinets at two stations, as well as organizing the Muddy Creek station. The district plans to donate surplus equipment to the Granite Fire Department. A newly passed bill allowing fire districts to annex properties was noted, with the Chief tasked to research the annexation process for the South Rock Creek area. Board updates covered insurance completion, installation of new lighting and a ceiling fan at the City station, completion of the State Hazard / Chemical inventory form, and confirmation of an upcoming risk assessment walk-through by Special Districts. Board members also confirmed attendance at the SDAO conference.

The meeting included discussions on the 2023-2024 budget, financial statements, and a change in workman's compensation from SDIS to SAIF. The Chief reported on recent calls and incidents, including one outside the district's responsibility, and discussed billing for such incidents. Updates were provided on the Leo Adler grant and the VFA grant for repairs. The board discussed an operational levy to be put on the ballot next year, including the amount per thousand to propose and potential consequences if funding is not secured. Plans were made to promote the district's website and hold an open house in September to highlight the district's needs and accomplishments.

The meeting covered the presentation of the financial statement and payment of the bills. The Chief reported on two calls, one structure and one vegetation. The April 'learn to burn' structure training had been completed, and an extraction training is pending. There was a discussion about putting out an operational levy next year, including the amount of the levy, an open house, a fund raising open house to help with building repairs, and the need to replace the Main station in the future.

The meeting included the appointment of a new director and a discussion on presenting a levy request to the public for the May election, including a public forum in late October. Financial adjustments from the previous year were reviewed, and the board discussed the cost per household and benefits of the levy. The Chief provided a report including a mutual aid call to Baker City and the sale of rescue trucks and tenders. A bylaw regarding conflict of interest was presented, and a grant proposal for facility improvements was submitted. The board also approved vehicle repairs and authorized the removal of a person from the checking account.

The meeting included a review of the financial statement, noting a reduction in workers compensation payment and the receipt of funds for a horse extraction. The Chief reported on two structure fires in Baker City and the arrival of supplies from the Leo Adler grant. Pump testing was scheduled, and a potential shift of a VFA grant to repair a vehicle engine was discussed. The board considered applying for a new Leo Adler grant for station improvements and discussed a levy proposal for general funding, setting a rate for the upcoming vote.