Chris Reilly

The board meeting agenda includes department reports from the Fire Chief, staff, DVP, and the attorney. Key business items for discussion involve the review of the treasurer's report, a discussion regarding district revenue sources, and the review of a resolution concerning the fall election.

The meeting included the observation of a moment of silence for Holocaust victims and an approved motion for Commissioner Barry to join the meeting via phone due to illness. A walk-on agenda item regarding an employment dispute matter was added to New Business. Department reports from the Fire Chief covered several topics, including progress on the Training Facility, Admin Building, and Station 108 planning, the commencement of the annual audit, site clearing for Station 109 construction, notification of labor rate increases from vendors, successful in-house preventative and repair maintenance progress due to new hires, filling of one firefighter position resulting in 100% staffing, and the enactment of a county-wide burn ban due to brush fires. The Attorney's Report provided an update on the Administrative Building and Training Facility projects. The Consent Agenda was approved. Under New Business, the Board granted authority to the Chief and Chair to negotiate and approve the resolution of the employee dispute.

The document pertains to a board meeting scheduled for March 31, 2026. It primarily serves as a notification regarding the requirement for a verbatim record of proceedings (including testimony and evidence) for any person wishing to appeal an official decision made by the Board of Fire Commissioners. Additionally, it provides contact information for individuals requiring special aid or services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), directing them to contact the Fire Chief.

The meeting included reports from the Fire Chief on topics such as ongoing projects including the Training Facility, Admin Building and Station 108 planning, Fire Prevention Day, new firefighter orientation, the search for an EVT mechanic, filling Logistics/Fleet trades positions, the Annual Awards Ceremony, and a tentative offer for an Assistant Finance Manager. A $50,000 grant was received to purchase two new state-of-the art drones, and a Truck Housing Ceremony was scheduled. The Attorney's Report mentioned attendance at the Lee County Legislative Delegation Meeting and updates on the new admin building. New Business included approving the new administrative salary pay range for the Assistant Manager and PRO, discussing the donation payment method for the Cadet Program, and authorizing the Chief to approve and execute construction-related documents for Station 107.

The board discussed finalizing drawings for a training tower and burn containers, ongoing budget preparations, and the onboarding of new employees. Staff and commissioners attended the FASO conference, and new Pierce Engines are expected to be in service soon. The Budget Workshop date was set for July 7, 2025. Commissioners shared positive feedback on the department's performance, the conference, and the Cadet Program.