Kittitas County Fire District 7 Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed various operational and administrative matters, including a review of recent call statistics and incident management for the Three Queens Fire. The Board approved the renaming of two reserve funds, discussed a preliminary administrative services contract, and established a budget timeline for the upcoming year. Additionally, the Board engaged in discussions regarding board principles for potential future fire service consolidations and addressed concerns regarding an insurance agreement with The Nature Conservancy. An electronic funds transfer policy was adopted, and the Board conducted an executive session to finalize the Chief's performance evaluation.
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The board reviewed financial reports, including monthly expenditures and the creation of new capital funds via resolution. The Chief's report detailed call volume statistics, updates on the Three Queens Fire incident, and facility maintenance issues at Station 72, including bat prevention measures and emergency repairs to a broken waterline. Commissioners discussed a potential administrative services contract with the City of Roslyn, strategies for future consolidation, and upcoming labor contract negotiations. Additional actions included the approval of surplus equipment declarations and the formal emergency declaration regarding the station water pipe failure.
Jul 9, 2026·Board meeting
Kittitas County Fire District 7 Meeting Minutes
The board discussed public comments concerning district facilities and station locations. Reports were provided on significant emergency calls, departmental training hours, fleet apparatus status, and facility repairs, including septic and heat pump issues at Station 73. Additionally, progress on wildfire prevention grants and home ignition zone assessments was noted. The board addressed efforts to resolve flood risk issues at Station 73 via the county Hazard Mitigation Plan and reviewed administrative activities including first responder health and wellness and potential service contracts. New business included the approval of a resolution regarding the delegation of authority for policy development to the Fire Chief.
Jun 11, 2026·Board meeting
Kittitas County Fire District 7 Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered various operational and administrative updates. Key discussion points included the adoption of the agenda, public input regarding potential new facility locations, the review of financial expenditures, and a detailed summary of significant emergency calls and first responder wellness initiatives. The board addressed radio system challenges, fleet maintenance delays, and facility needs. New business items included the approval of multiple standard operating procedures, the delegation of authority for certain administrative policies to the Fire Chief, and the scheduling of a mid-year budget review. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to discuss collective bargaining and established the process for the Fire Chief's annual performance evaluation.
