Belgium Cold Spring Fire District

The agenda included a Treasurer's report regarding vouchers and bank statements, and a Chief's report covering personnel updates, office space re-alignment, and equipment surplus or disposal. Discussion topics featured purchase requests for air purifiers and specialized training, updates on ongoing projects like the Haz Mat meters and annual service contracts, and revisions to standard operating guidelines and employee policies. Committee reports were provided for long-term planning, public safety, budget, IT upgrades, and maintenance, and new business included the declaration of surplus maintenance supplies.

The meeting included reports on personnel onboarding and requests to apply for FEMA SAFER and AFG grants. Key purchase and surplus requests were discussed, including items for SCBA masks, PPE, portable radios, and an MDT service contract. Projects reviewed covered station maintenance, plumbing issues, and mutual aid communications. Policy updates involved SOG revisions and a uniform trial. Additionally, reports were provided on Fire/EMS training, community safety programs including smoke detector installations and child passenger safety, and updates from various committees including long-term planning, truck procurement, public safety, and finance.

The meeting included reports on treasury status, fire district association coordination, and departmental updates from the Chief. Key topics included personnel matters, equipment procurement requests for traffic cones and MDT service contracts, and facility project updates such as station office conversions and siren discontinuation. Discussions also covered ongoing policy reviews, smoke detector installation statistics, and equipment grant applications. Committee updates were provided for long-term planning, public safety, budget and finance, IT, personnel, and maintenance. New business addressed the results of the lawn and snow removal contract bid opening.

The board discussed and took action on several key items including the authorization of a project for plumbing repairs at the station, the purchase of collapsible traffic cones, and the approval of an MDT service contract. The board also approved an annual fire engineering training program and the purchase of CPR supplies and manikins. Additionally, a resolution was adopted to establish special tax zones, and the board authorized the hiring of ten additional part-time firefighters/EMTs with specific pay rates. Further actions included approving repairs to the boiler at Station 2, renewing the lawn and snow removal contract, and authorizing the use of district vehicles for a specific memorial service. The board also received updates regarding facility evaluations, recruitment and retention grants, and updates to standard operating guidelines.

The public hearing was held to discuss a proposed resolution to authorize the creation of special tax zones for the Fire District. The meeting included a formal reading of the hearing notice, confirmation of public notice requirements, and a presentation summarizing the proposed resolution. The floor was opened for public comments in favor of or against the proposal, though no comments were provided by the public or board members.