Mountain Green Fire Protection District public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Board of Trustees held a public hearing and approved the 2026 budget to cover increased operational costs. The board also confirmed that a tax increase will begin in 2026 following certification from the Utah State Tax Commission.
- Approval of the 2026 budget
- Certification of a tax rate increase starting in 2026
- Discussion of using impact fees for fire house renovation, expansion, and electrical supply relocation
- Proposal to establish a fee schedule for excessive emergency calls to a single resident
- Discussion of 2026 firefighter wage increases
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing to review and approve the 2026 budget. The board will also discuss tax increases and fire house expansion.
- 2026 Budget Hearing, review, and approval
- Discussion of 2025 and 2026 tax increase procedures
- Fire House Expansion discussion and impact fees
- Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Board of Trustees held a Truth and Taxation hearing to discuss funding gaps caused by community growth and a 112.5% increase in fire calls since 2018. The board voted 3-0 to approve an annual revenue increase of $288,056 to fund staffing, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Approved annual tax revenue increase of $288,056
- Annual fire truck payment of $78,000
- Proposed funding for additional staff and paid shift coverage
- Replacement of a 20-year-old fire engine
- ISO rating improvement from 6 to 4
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Board of Trustees will hold a Truth and Taxation public hearing to discuss raising the certified tax rate. The proposal aims to increase annual property tax revenue by $288,056 to cover rising operational, staffing, and equipment costs.
- Proposed tax increase for a $440,000 residence from $108.17 to $183.91 per year
- Proposed tax increase for a $440,000 business from $196.68 to $334.40 per year
- Proposed total annual revenue increase of $288,056
- Proposed 70.02% increase in property tax budgeted revenue over last year (excluding eligible new growth)
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board met on November 3, 2025, to review the 2026 budget proposal, discuss a potential tax rate increase, and prepare for a Truth and Taxation hearing on November 10. The board also reviewed the Chief’s report on call volume growth and discussed fire station expansion needs.
- 2026 budget proposal presented with 20%-30% expense increases over two years
- Proposed tax rate increase for 2026 to maintain service levels and meet insurance requirements
- Truth and Taxation hearing scheduled for November 10, 2025, to inform residents of tax increase request
- Fire station expansion discussed due to adjacent new development and call volume growth
- Impact fees may fund fire station expansion payments
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board will hold its regular public meeting to discuss the 2026 budget proposal, review expenses and bank reports, prepare for the upcoming Truth and Taxation hearing, and receive the chief’s staffing report. The board will also hold a public comment period and adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
- 2026 Budget Proposal review and expenses report
- Truth and Taxation hearing preparation
- Chiefs Report on current staff headcount
- Public Comment Period
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board will review 2025 account balances and expense reports, discuss a proposed 69.99% tax-rate increase for 2026, receive the chief’s staffing update, and hear a fire-station expansion progress report. The meeting is held pursuant to Utah’s Open and Public Meetings Act.
- Proposed 2026 tax-rate increase from .000447 to .000760 (69.99%)
- 2026 budget proposal: $699,434 vs 2025 tax revenue $411,378
- New fire-truck annual payment of $70,000
- Fire-station expansion update (Golden and Chief Brendel)
- Truth-and-Taxation public hearing scheduled for November 10, 2025
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Board of Trustees discussed a proposed tax rate increase to address rising operational costs and population growth. The board also authorized contacting an architect for fire house expansion and reviewed current account balances.
- Proposed tax rate increase from .000447 to .000760 (approx. $288,056 increase) for 2026
- Public hearing for tax rate increase scheduled for November 10, 2025
- Authorization to contact an architect for fire house expansion using impact fees
- Reserve account increased to $70,000 for a new fire truck in 2026
- Decision to maintain the 'Impact Fee' designation for fee logging
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will review financial statements and audit compliance. The board is also discussing fire truck financing and procedures for future tax increases.
- Tax increase procedures for 2025 and 2026
- Final finance contract review for fire truck financing
- Impact fee process and State of Utah spreadsheet
- Agreed Upon Procedure Audit and State Audit Compliance
- Service fee web page update
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Board of Trustees discussed a proposed tax rate increase to fund equipment, staffing, and building expansion. The board also reviewed a state audit and finalized financing for a new fire truck.
- Proposed tax rate increase from .000447 to .000760 for 2026
- Review of State of Utah Agreed Upon Procedure audit conducted by Child Richards CPAs and Advisors
- Final finance contract review for a new fire truck with first payment due in 2026
- Discussion of impact fees designated for fire house expansion
- Planning for a fire truck push-in celebration on July 19, 2025
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board will meet on May 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Mountain Green Fire Station. Agenda items include a resolution to approve financing for a fire truck, a report on 2025 staffing, and discussion of a 2026 tax increase timeline. The board will also discuss public safety related to the I-84 interchange and a trustee vacancy.
- Resolution approving financing of a fire truck
- 2025 account balances and expense reports
- 2026 tax increase timeline and public notification
- I-84 interchange public safety discussion including evacuation plan and potential ramp closures
- Trustee opening and replacement
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board approved a lease purchase agreement for a new fire truck and authorized a $30,000 transfer to the reserve fund. The board also discussed a 2026 tax increase timeline and potential infrastructure concerns regarding a future I-84 interchange.
- Approved fire truck financing with Crews & Associates
- Approved $30,000 transfer from general account to reserve account
- Reported $17,000 grant from Phillips 66 for life saving equipment
- Proposed 2026 tax increase notification process with Morgan County Clerk
- Discussed emergency access and road expansion for future I-84 interchange
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
These are the approved minutes of the March 3, 2025, Board of Trustees meeting. The board discussed a proposed property tax rate increase to .0008 (about $9/month per average household) for 2026, approved new community fire service fees, and noted receipt of a $16,000 Phillips 66 grant. The chief reported a record start to the year for calls and a maintained fire protection score of 5.
- Proposed tax rate increase to .0008 for 2026, raising about $9/month per average household
- Approved community fire service fee schedule presented by Golden Barrett
- Awarded $16,000 grant from Phillips 66, minus admin fees
- Discussed financing for a new fire truck and keeping Engine 131 as additional response vehicle
- Chief reported busiest start to the year; fire protection audit score maintained at 5
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board will hold a public meeting on March 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Mountain Green Fire Station. Agenda items include account balances, the chief's report on staffing needs for the next five years, a timeline for a potential 2026 tax increase, and an update on community fire services fees. New business covers research into fire truck financing options.
- Discussion of a 2026 tax increase timeline and public notification requirements
- Chief's report and 2025 staffing update, including future growth needs over five years
- Community Fire Services Fees Update (Golden B)
- New fire truck financing options to be researched in March and April 2026
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024, and review of 2025 account balances and expense reports
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The board reviewed a financial update showing rising costs depleting the general fund and discussed a proposed tax rate of .00075 for 2026, the first increase since 2019. They also heard the chief's report on increasing call volumes and staffing needs, and discussed implementing community fire service fees. New business included keeping an old fire engine and planning for a fire station expansion.
- Trustees proposed a tax rate of .00075 for 2026 to meet operational needs; current rate is .00456
- Total account balances are comparable to last year but rising payroll, insurance, fuel, and maintenance costs are depleting the general fund faster
- Chief reported increasing calls due to growth and traffic on HWY 84 and Old Highway; urgent need for competitive wages to staff the station
- Golden Barrett presented a fee schedule for community fire service fees to be paid directly to the district's general fund
- New fire truck expected in late 2025; board discussed keeping Engine 131 as an additional response vehicle and expanding the firehouse for 12-hour shift living quarters
Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board
The Mountain Green Fire Protection District Board will discuss a financial update for 2025, a chief's report on staffing, and timelines for a potential tax increase in 2026. The board will also consider community fire services fees for Golden B. The meeting follows a budget hearing for 2025.
- Financial update and expense reports for 2025
- Chief's report on 2025 staffing
- Discussion of tax increase timelines for 2026
- Consideration of community fire services fees - Golden B
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023