Board of Trustees February 13, 2025
West Blount Fire & EMS District
The Board of Trustees for West Blount Fire and Emergency Medical Services District met at Fire
Station No. 1 on February 13, 2025, the meeting was opened by Marty Stover, Chair, at 6:00,
with prayer by Danny Smith. All five trustees were present, plus JJ Ivey, Chief, Christie Moore,
Treasurer, Stacy Quinn, Billing Manager, and Clay Jones, Asst. Chief.
The minutes of the January 9, 2025, meeting were accepted on motion by Mark Giddy,
seconded by Jamie Huffstutler.
Financial report – The operating balance for January 2025 was $144,839.24. Total income was
$115,816.59, with dues of $ 110,144.48. Total expenses were $59,666.50, including payroll of
$38,505.34, and repair and maintenance of $6,107.28.
The financial report was accepted on motion by Mark Giddy, seconded by Danny Smith.
Chief’s Report – Total calls for January 2025 were 134, including 16 out-of-area (5 – Mt.
High/Ricetown; 6 – Bangor; 1 – Locust Fort/Dallas-Selfville; 4 – Nectar/Cleveland): 90 medical,
6 structure fire, 17 auto accident, 5 fire alarm, 0 vehicle fire, 6 public service, 7 wild fire, 3 fire
other, 0 tree down. Breakdown by station = Sta. 1 Hayden, 64; Sta. 2 Smoke Rise, 59; Sta. 3
Sugar Creek, 6; Sta. 4, Nyota, 5.
The following was also reported:
1992, the 2019 rescue truck, has issues which will cost about $3500
Tic charger is bad on 1951, replacement part has been ordered, cost $550
Brindlee Mountain is getting all info on vehicles to set up schedule to start service
Tools are needed for small engine maintenance, grant was received from Harbor Freight
A new toilet is needed for station 1, which will cost less than $400
An HA grant has been submitted for $2500, which should be received in a month.
1951 DEF pump was replaced at $850
A Vehicle Asset Inventory listing was presented showing the following apparatus and current
status:
3 Engine; in service 2 at sta. 1, 1 at sta. 4
1 Pumper/Tanker; in service sta. 2
2 Tanker; in service 1 sta. 1, 1 sta. 3
1 Pick-Up; in service sta. 1
1 SUV (support), out of service, transmission
1 Tech Rescue; in service; sta. 1
1 Brush Truck; in service, sta. 1
2 Rescue; in service; 1 sta. 1, 1 sta. 2
1 UTV Kubota; in service, sta. 1
The Chief’s report was accepted on motion by Mark Giddy, seconded by Danny Smith.
Old Business
Billing Update – There was a check received from MSN (Massey, Stotser, & Nicholas) in the
amount of $1,793.64 for January collections, with total received to date of $244.588.31. There
were no accounts added. Fire dues received in January was $88,295.15 in checks or cash,
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$21,514.34 in Credit/Debit card. There were also $200 assessment fees, $773.50 MSM fees,
$6,088.60 other income. Total collected for January was $116,871.59 [income from January
2024 was $122,172.76]. Total collected for the year was $646,057.32.
There were 3,626 accounts invoiced. There are 692 accounts paid in full. There are 2,935
accounts with a balance. At the end of January there are 19% of accounts paid in full,
compared to 22% in January 2024. There was one exemption denied in January, totaling $150
in exemptions adjustments.
Third Party Billing – A check was received in January, 2025, for $4,761.90. making a total of
$6,118.71 since starting with the new recovery service.
Blount Springs – Blount County Water Authority hired a third-party engineer to investigate the
water issues. The water line from Hwy. 5 is 8 inches, then goes to 3 inches where it meets the
meter at the entrance to Blount Springs, then up to 6 inches on the other side of the meter.
Mileage reimbursement – Mark Giddy made a motion, seconded by Danny Smith, for individuals
using their personal vehicles for department business to receive reimbursement for their
mileage at the IRS rate. Motion carried
New Business
Resignation Letter – JJ Ivey submitted his letter of resignation as fire chief of WBF&EMS
District effective immediately. He wants to be able to devote more time with his family, not
wanting the responsibilities of fire chief to be diminished. He stated that he is not totally going
away, he will remain as a volunteer. He was hired December 18, 2014, the month after the fire
district was established by the community through voting 70% in favor of a fire district. He was
thanked for his dedication in helping to evolve the department to its current status, and for all the
hard work he has put into the department. His recommendation for his replacement was Clay
Jones, current Assistant Fire Chief. His resignation was accepted with thanks and deep regrets
on motion by Dolores Fort, seconded by Jamie Huffstutler. Mark Giddy made a motion,
seconded by Danny Smith, to appoint Clay Jones as interim fire chief for a period of 30 days, at
which time all applicants, if any apply, will be considered and a new chief hired. Motion carried.
Vehicle Maintenance – John Alexander, who has a trucking business in the middle of Hayden,
has offered to service our vehicles at his business. His trucks are in excellent condition and he
will do his very best to keep ours in the same condition. After Brindlee Mountain does the initial
review and inspection, John will be contacted for any services needed.
The next board meeting will be Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6:00 PM at Station One.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM on motion by Mark Giddy.
Present JJ Ivey
Dolores Fort Christie Moore
Mark Giddy Stacy Quinn
Jamie Huffstutler Clay Jones
Danny Smith Dolores Fort
Marty Stover Several firefighters Secretary
