Chad Kimple

The agenda for the regular meeting included Commissioner Announcements, Public Comment, and a Consent Agenda covering minutes from previous meetings (November 3rd, November 17th, and December 1st, 2025) and several payroll and accounts payable claims. Monthly reports covered financial status and the Fire Chief's activities. Old Business involved discussions on Draft Procurement Policy 505 and Revised Public Records Policy 1000. New Business included the first touch of Draft Military Leave Policy 402, the 2026 MPD Contract, acceptance of an OICF Give Orcas Grant, a Resolution to Establish and Rename County Funds, a request for purchase of bunker gear for the 2026 Fire Academy, a catch-up Interlocal Dispatch fee payment, the Oath of Office for two Commissioners, and recognition of a departing Commissioner.

The meeting agenda includes review and potential action on several consent items: staff and volunteer payroll claims for December 2025, and accounts payable claims from December 9th and December 23rd. Monthly reports include the December Financial Report and the Fire Chief's Report. Old Business focuses on strategies for bond spend-down, specifically reviewing apparatus, facilities, and capital investment planning committee summaries, along with Commissioner assignments and a discussion regarding Commissioners serving as volunteers with OIFR. New Business features the introduction of a new paramedic, Jennifer Hoover, and discussion of new policies. Revised policies, including Public Records Policy 1000 and Military Leave Policy 402, are also scheduled for review.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included Commissioner Announcements, Public Comment, and review of various reports and policies. Old Business items focused on the third review of the Revised Public Records Policy 1000, the second review of the Draft Military Leave Policy 402, and discussion of the Bond Spend-Down Schedule Strategy. New Business items involved Requests for Action (RAB) for the formation of the Capital Investment Planning Committee and Facilities Committee, a review and discussion of Commissioner Assignments, and RABs concerning the 2026 MPD Contract, a Microgrid Feasibility Grant, and SCBA Rentals for the Fire Academy. There was also an item regarding BVFF 2023 and 2024 Pension Participation Certifications and a discussion regarding Commissioners Serving as Volunteers with OIFR.