Commissioners delay lifting fire restrictions two weeks; approve Bare Fire cost-share

Sep 15, 2026

Fire Chief Shad Cooper asked the board to rescind fire restrictions; the board voted to delay lifting restrictions for two weeks (4-1). The board separately approved signature on the Bare Fire cost-share agreement.

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Fire Chief Shad Cooper presented a resolution rescinding fire restrictions at the Sept. 15 meeting and requested the board lift the restrictions. After discussion, Commissioner Vickrey moved to wait two weeks to lift fire restrictions; the motion passed 4-1 with Commissioner White opposed.

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