Calvin Boyd

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Emergency Service Commissioners included several key actions and discussions. The Board reviewed and accepted the Treasurer's Report for December 2025, noting significant balances in investments and net income for the month. Decisions were made regarding fund disbursements, including monthly payments to CVFD, auditor fees, and administrative expenses. A comprehensive report was received from the Cassie Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) detailing call volume for December 2025, staffing updates, training activities, and equipment status, including the building of the Skeeter F750 Step Side Brush Truck. The Board unanimously approved capital expenditures for the purchase of this brush truck ($206,183.00) and for modifications to Bay 3 ($10,433.25). Updates were provided on the Sales Tax Program showing a 2.6% year-over-year growth. The Service Provider Contract for FY2025-26 with Cassie VFD was tabled until the February meeting pending by-law review by membership. Finally, the Board elected its officers for 2026, retaining the same slate as the previous year.

The Board of Emergency Services Commissioners meeting agenda included several key items. Discussions and potential actions were scheduled regarding the Treasurer's Report, disbursement of funds, and a comprehensive report from the Cassie Volunteer Fire Department covering call volumes, staffing, training, community involvement, equipment, and a capital expense request. Administrative updates covered the Sales Tax Program and Strategic Plan progress, including the five-year projected budget. The Board also planned to discuss and potentially take action on the Service Provider Contract for Cassie VFD for FY2025-26, a SAFE-D Conference update, and compliance matters such as the Special Purpose District Filing and commencement of Annual Cybersecurity Training. A potential action item included moving the date of the March meeting.

The regular meeting included the affirmation of the Oath of Office for Commissioners Barclay, Proffer, and Sanchez for the next two years. The board received the Annual Audit Report for BCESD2 and the Cassie Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) from ORW Associates, with no negative findings reported for either entity. The Treasurer's Report for November 2025 was accepted. Discussions covered the disbursement of funds, including payments to ORW Associates, reimbursement for volunteer gifts, and quarterly payments. The CVFD reported 20 calls for November 2025 and noted that buy boards are researching a new truck purchase; their reorganization and finalized bylaws were also reported. An update on the Sales Tax Program showed significant year-over-year growth. The meeting addressed the Service Provider Contract for FY2025-26 with CVFD, which remains on a month-to-month basis pending bylaw votes in January. Finally, the board unanimously approved funds, up to a $75.00 limit per Commissioner, to purchase and embroider shirts for the Commissioners.

The meeting agenda included certification of a quorum, public comments on transportation-related topics, and the potential for an Executive Session. Key discussion items slated for action involved the discussion and approval of the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes, the election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary), an update on the 2028-2031 Call for Projects, a discussion regarding a funding swap for the 183A Frontage Road Projects, and a discussion on the Braker Lane North Project's funding and scope changes. The agenda also featured a report from the Technical Advisory Committee and the Executive Director's Report on Transportation Planning Activities.

The agenda for this special session included calling the meeting to order, public comment, and a review of the minutes from the March 25, 2024 meeting. Key actions slated for discussion and adoption included the Order Calling Directors Election to be held on May 2, 2026, and authorizing the notice of the election. The board planned to provide applications for the General Election Ballot to directors whose terms expire on May 2, 2026. Other items involved considering the approval and action on the District's 2025 and 2026 insurance renewals, considering the bookkeeper's report and approving bill payments, hearing a property owner's report, and receiving an update on general District matters.