Alex Scholtz

The meeting agenda includes discussions on the status of Financial Summaries for the Mayor's Office, review of the Denton Group report, and status of bank statements. Key business items cover a pending performance evaluation, updates on the Community Risk Assessment project, an update on appointment and property owner elections, and the filing of an updated deed for station #72. The board will also review Chief and committee reports, deliberate on the approval of the FY2026/27 budget, discuss potential changes to vehicle deductibles for insurance renewal, review a financial software proposal, and consider holding an executive session.

The Board of Trustees discussed several operational and administrative matters. Key topics included updates on legislative bills, a pending performance evaluation, and the progress of a Community Risk Assessment project. The Chief provided reports on personnel hiring, dash camera implementation, facility repairs, and the upcoming Annual Awards Banquet. Committee updates were given regarding SOP reviews and an upcoming Employee Handbook review. Legislative changes regarding the PVA assessment cycle were noted. The Board also addressed EMS billing income reductions, reviewed ride-along program liability coverage, and approved a new cancer screening program for eligible department members and retirees. An executive session was held to discuss sensitive matters, with no action taken upon returning to the open session.

The meeting included discussions on various correspondence and reports, such as the Denton Group January report and updates regarding tax legislation. The Board reviewed ongoing items, including the status of performance evaluations and the Community Risk Assessment project. Key actions included the donation of a generator trailer and fire apparatus to another fire department, updates on Mutual Aid Agreements, and the scheduling of an upcoming election. Additionally, the Board recommended the reappointment of a Trustee and approved updates to the employee handbook before entering into and concluding an executive session.

The board meeting addressed financial report approvals, updates on the Community Risk Assessment, and the formalization of property deed transfers. New business included the recognition of a lifetime member, the authorization to surplus and sell specific equipment including a generator trailer and a field unit, and the purchase of a replacement Haz Mat vehicle. The board also revised payscale language for specialized positions and approved a contract for the Medical Director. An executive session was conducted, and the Chief provided operational updates regarding new shift positions and aid agreements.

The meeting included updates and announcements, such as the availability of current bank statements and a note regarding upcoming Christmas Dinner and Breakfast events. Old Business involved an update on deeds from the attorney, a pending performance evaluation review, and an update on the Community Risk Assessment, which is currently assessing October data. Chief Evans reported on several key items including the KFA meeting concerning the Chapter 75 tax bill, ongoing reimbursement processes for the UPS plane incident, the status of the January 1, 2026, health care renewal, the $250,000 pumper purchase, and research into potential onboard cameras. In New Business, the Board unanimously approved combining the Fire Handbook and EMS Handbook into a single document and updating several Employee Handbook policies, including those pertaining to Military Training and Duty, Unscheduled Work Periods, Timesheets, Parental Leave, and Holidays. The Board also adopted the Education Assistance Program under IRS Section 127 and approved changes to the Light Duty Assignment Policy and the creation of a Fleet & Facilities Intern Position.