Garden City Fire District

 

Reporter:  Randall Knight 

The Public Hearing meeting started on time with all board members present by phone or in person.

Tiffany Wahlberg and Chief Mike Wahlberg were also present.

After approving the agenda and minutes the 2025 & 2026 Budget Public Hearing meeting was opened with no public attendance.  We waited a few minutes for someone from the public to show up. 

When No one from the public showed up the meeting was closed.

The Dec 15^th meeting was opened and the agenda was followed.  The main news to report was Randall Knight reported a possible culvert clog to UDOT where a ditch goes under Hwy 30 just east of Bear Lake Rental.  They reported back they are not responsible for clogged culverts. So he needs to find out who owns that property and let them know about the clogging.

Chief Wahlberg reported the volunteer firefighters had a good time at the Christmas Party and appreciated the recognition by the board members.  After several years of support Andy Stokes was awarded the Fireman of the Year award for his dedicated support, training attendance record and passing that knowledge onto the new volunteers.

           

Randall attended the County Commissioners Meeting and submitted Samantha Coontz as well as renewing Michael Lasswell for acceptance to the board.  The commissioners accepted all three members. 

Jayne Davis resigned her position because of too many conflicts with other responsibilities she has in the community in junction with planned trips.  Samantha, Michael and Randall were all sworn in as board members.  Samantha for the 2 years left for Jayne’s term while the Michael and Randall’s term is 4 years.  Jayne was then released from the board.

The 2025 Amended Budget was accepted with no changes.  The 2026 Budget was accepted with a few minor adjustments.         

Larsen Apparatus has still not completed the new Brush truck after several months of delays, so Chief Mike will meet with them to discuss the issue. All other equipment is running well.  Due to the warm weather the Fire Department boat is still in the water at the marina.

Call outs were:  1 car fire, 1 search & rescue, 6 medicals, 12 business inspections, 3 fire permits, 200+ short-term rental inspections, 3 fire alarms, 1 possible propane leak