NORTH BANNOCK FIRE DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

NBFD Fire Station – 444 E. Chubbuck Road

December 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm

1. OPEN MEETING - Commissioner Shell opened the meeting at 5:30pm.

2. ROLL CALL - Commissioner Curtis, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Shell, Fire Chief Brian Curtis, Board Secretary Millar, Firefighter Tallerico.

3. ACTION ITEMS

   1. Approval of agenda - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

   2. Approval of minutes of November 14, 2024 Regular Meeting - The motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Curtis to approve the minutes from November 14, 2024 Regular Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

4. TREASURER’S REPORT & ACTION ITEMS

   1. Bank Account Statement Balances

      1. Idaho Central Credit Union

         1. Savings - $40,451.61

         2. Checking - $600,716.79

   2. Approval of Monies Received - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the monies received. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total Monies Received - $18,372.64

   3. Authorization of Payment of Fire District Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the payment of fire district invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Fire District Invoices - $19,834.75

   4. Authorization of Payment of Fire Department Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Curtis to approve the payment of fire department invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Fire Department Invoices - $2,835.49

   5. Approval of Auto-Pay Invoices - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the auto-pay invoices. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Auto-Pay Invoices - $774.02

   6. Approval of Credit Card Charges - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the credit card charges. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Credit Card Charges - $3,454.90

   7. Approval of Payroll - The motion was made by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the payroll. The motion passed unanimously.

      1. Total of Payroll - $22,765.45

5. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT

   1. In the month of November we had 8 calls for service.

      1. 3 Fire Responses

      2. 5 Medical Assists

   2. We have 33 volunteer members with 2 new recruits.

   3. EMS: Been receiving far more calls due to our efforts to encourage.

   4. Class B uniforms, as well as badges and name plates, have been ordered for all volunteers and were dispensed before and at the holiday party.

   5. Getting quotes from Larsen in Utah for equipping our new military apparatus. Currently in the design process.

   6. Continuing to rehab the brush trucks, put stabilizers into pumps for the winter.

   7. Key pads have been installed at the 446 E Chubbuck Rd firehouse and the 9222 N Anderson Ln new build. Looking forward to housing our trucks inside the new property. 

   8. Vector Solutions - Captain Curtis has been tasked with building out our system for tracking certifications and licenses using the software. Vector Solutions is our primary training software. 

   9. Chief Timbana is still planning on holding a mini academy with the new recruits and Fort Hall. Two more of our volunteers got hired on full time with Fort Hall.

   10. Five people applied for the EMT course on the ISU website in association with us. The course is set to start near the beginning of 2025. ICRMP has been contacted regarding a sort of reimbursement system for the course to garner incentive to succeed, we are waiting to hear back from them. 

   11. Christmas in the Nighttime Sky went well. We put out their bonfires at the end of the night and gave out plastic firefighter hats and stickers to the kids. The event was successful. 

6. TRAINING REPORT

   1. In November we conducted a CPR certification course, 

7. FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - Firefighter Tallerico presenting. Operations continue as usual. Volunteer satisfaction is through the roof. Greater amount of volunteers has made new opportunities for more senior members to teach junior members. The holiday party facilitated great integration and the welcoming of new volunteers into the fold.

8. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS

   1. New Building Update - Should be able to put trucks into the building by this weekend. Will need to enter and exit through the North bay door due to low amount of grading on the South side. Will lockout-tagout South door switches. Had to put up a $9,900 bond with the county for the paving of the road. Commissioner Johnson is scheduled after the start of the year to meet with the city of Pocatello regarding connecting to the 8” sewer line. We will need to account for stormwater drainage. Some of the Watsons’ personal items will need to be removed from the designated area to put in a pond with an apron to prevent stormwater flooding. This plan would prevent us from needing to put in an underground evaporation system for stormwater management. Grant money may be available through the Idaho state government to expand on Station 1.

   2. 446 Property Firehouse Update - Bed frames, mattresses, and linens have been acquired for the house. Chief Curtis will have a southside basement window repaired. Water softener salt will be added to the brine tank to condition the water and save time on cleaning. Chief Curtis changed the filters on the furnace yesterday. Acquiring fiber internet is in the works. We are signed up for Direct Communications’ construction schedule.

9. PUBLIC COMMENT - No one from the public was present.

10. NEW BUSINESS -

    1. Contacted by the Department of Environmental Quality. We are willing to take their training courses. Revisions must be made to our burn permit system. All issued permits will expire at the end of the calendar year. Secretary Millar will put together a new burn permit system.

11. ADJOURNMENT

    1. The motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Curtis to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

    2. The meeting adjourned at 6:40pm.

Posted 02/19/25, 2:33pm, MM