Fire warden urges rescission of partial fire restrictions; board adopts resolution provisionally

Chris Thomas, Jordan County Fire Warden, asked the Sheridan County commissioners to rescind the partial fire restrictions that the board adopted last month, saying recent moisture has eased immediate fire danger. "I'm here after pulling our fire chiefs to, request that we rescind our fire restrictions that were implemented last month," Thomas said, adding that crews had observed wetter conditions.

Commissioners debated whether the rescission had been properly noticed for anyone who might oppose it and discussed the option of an emergency meeting or provisional vote with later ratification. Commissioner (speaker S3) moved to adopt "resolution 26 0 4 0 43, decision of partial fire restrictions resolution," the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. The chair said the board would place the action on the consent agenda at the next meeting for formal ratification.

Why it matters: rescinding partial restrictions clears the way for limited burning and other activities some residents have been awaiting, but commissioners emphasized preserving a record so opponents could seek review at the next regular meeting. The board did not record an individual roll-call tally in the transcript; outcome was a voice vote recorded as carried.

Next steps: the board indicated it will disclose the rescission publicly and include the item on the following meeting's consent agenda for formal ratification.