Boone County Fire Protection District

The Board of Directors meeting agenda was approved. Key actions included the approval of the Tranquility Fiber Agreement for Station 6. The Board authorized the purchase of 21 APX7000 radios for $19,500. Authorization was also granted for Grace McEuen's membership for the 2024-1 BCFPD Recruit Class. Furthermore, two interim station managers were promoted: Todd Johnson to Station Manager of Station 10 and Ryan Benedict to Station Manager at Station 16. The Board authorized the promotion of sixteen firefighters to the rank of Lieutenant.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several key items, beginning with the approval of the agenda to include Lieutenant Promotions and Policy Committee under new business. Financials for December 2023 were accepted. Updates were provided on legislative matters concerning property taxes and apparatus status, noting that E901 is ready for service pending weather for pump training. Progress on Station 8 involved kick-off and programming meetings, with initial drawings anticipated for the next meeting. The board authorized a Purchase Order for annual telephone VoIP service with RingCentral. Personnel actions included authorizing membership to the 2024-1 Recruit Eligibility List and authorizing the hiring of a new firefighter. The board initiated a policy review process involving new and existing members. Discussions were held regarding Lieutenant promotions and authorized the appointments of specific personnel to Station Manager roles at Station 3 and Station 8. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting agenda was accepted as presented. Key actions included the recommendation and approval to promote Firefighter Kyle Kuehmichel to Lieutenant at Station 10. Authorization was also granted to add Kristin Kuehmichel as a Fire District Photographer member. The Board approved plans for Station 13 to mirror Station 7 and authorized the inclusion of an 8" water line addition in the bid documents to resolve water flow issues for the sprinkler system. The status of the new website launch was reviewed, and the Board authorized the Fire Chief to expend necessary funds upon the federal activation of Missouri Task Force 1 due to Hurricane Matthew.

The Board of Directors addressed several operational and financial matters. Key discussions included accepting the July 2023 Financials, noting that the Senate will visit MO-TF1 on September 12, 2023. Updates were provided on apparatus purchases, noting engine repairs and the slow start to the Station 8 sewer project. The Board authorized the purchase of a new Ford F450 truck for $15,000 to serve as a mechanic vehicle. Furthermore, the Board approved the purchase of two Mercedes Sprinter Vans for $180,044.00, to be funded by the Capital and Contingency Fund, as SEMA funding was unavailable. Briefings included an update on damage to the Training Center buildings, the status of CMaR proposals and Architect RFQs (both due for recommendation in September), and the desire to open budgeted positions for a Bureau Director of Training and a Training Specialist. The Chief also briefed the Board on the Maui Wildfires. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The Board of Directors meeting included an interview with Michelle Motley for the open Board of Directors position. Following the interview, the board voted to offer the vacant position to Mrs. Motley. The meeting also involved the approval of the agenda.