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Council directs drafting of one‑year $1 contract with Mid Valley Fire District; discusses new fire hall
Summary
Council agreed to draft a one‑year $1.00 contract with Mid Valley Fire District, and discussed transferring equipment, securing land near the sewer grounds for a larger in‑town fire hall, and pursuing grants and WYDOT access options.
Thayne — The Town Council voted April 21 to begin drafting a one‑year contract with Mid Valley Fire District for $1.00, a step toward contracting firefighting services with the district.
Lance Skinner, representing Mid Valley Fire District, requested the town contract with the district. Mayor Devin Simpson proposed a one‑year $1.00 agreement that would allow the district to assume responsibility for future equipment purchases; council approved drafting such an agreement (motion by Councilwoman Passey, second by Councilman Heward; motion carried).
Skinner said the district expects to start receiving funds in about a year and to assess the full three mills; he urged the town to join the district sooner rather than later. Councilmembers asked about current equipment and financial transition; Skinner said details would be discussed when the contract expires or at subsequent negotiations.
Council and Skinner also discussed the town's existing fire hall becoming too small. Skinner asked about acquiring town property near the sewer grounds for a new facility; Mayor Simpson said the town wants to keep the fire hall in town and suggested several potential parcels near the Clark Price home. The council agreed to pursue land availability discussions and to explore WYDOT access to Highway 89 and grant opportunities for a new hall.
