Prospect Rural Fire Protection District

 Minutes of the Board of Directors 

Regular Meeting, 

June 15, 2026 at 7 pm

Prospect Library

Mike Pearson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

Attending: Mike Pearson, Gunner Gibson, Natalie Williams, Joyce Dierking.  Pam Lee.

Also Attending: Fire Chief  Lyle Neville,  Bob Jones (financial officer),  and 3 other community members.

Approval of  May minutes. Natalie made a motion to approve the April minutes, seconded by Pam Lee. Gunner voted yes, Mike voted yes, Natalie voted yes, Joyce voted yes, Pam voted yes.  Motion passed.

Bob gave the monthly financial report.  A resolutions was needed. Bob read into the record was Resolution 26-09,  Resolution adopting the budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Joyce made a motion to approve this resolution, seconded by Pam. Gunner voted yes, Mike voted yes, Natalie voted yes, Joyce voted yes, Pam, voted yes.  Motion passed. Resolution was signed. 

An addition to this budget moves $8000 from the Audit account to the Vehicle service and maintenance account.    Gunner made a motion to approve, Joyce 2nd. Gunner voted yes, Mike voted yes, Natalie voted yes, Joyce voted yes, Pam, voted yes.  Motion passed.

Lyle gave his monthly Chief's report. Volunteer training and education continues.  Fuel reduction continues.  Five of our trucks are going to Medford next week for radio upgrades. We received $35K from OSFM for season wildfire staffing for 2026 fire season.  

Repairs to the septic system at Station 1 are still being permitted and approved.

Hydrant opportunities are still being explored. A portion of the hydrant line on Mill Creek appears good and further testing and repairs will be done. The possible hydrant at the gorge area will not be explored further at this time. 

A work session for the board will not be scheduled in July.

The meeting was opened for public comment. The public expressed gratitude for the Boards ability to work together to support the Fire Department.

Natalie made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Pam Lee. Gunner voted yes, Mike voted yes, Natalie voted yes, Joyce voted yes, Pam voted yes.  Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:13.

Next Board of Directors meeting, Monday July 20, 2026

BOD agenda items due by July 10, 2026

Minutes and a recording of this meeting available at www.prospectrfpd.org