David Cambareri

The Final Budget Hearing for the 2025-2026 fiscal year was conducted. Key agenda items included the presentation of the final 2025-2026 budget by the Fire Chief and the adoption of related resolutions. Resolution #2025-01 unanimously adopted the Final Millage Rate at 2.3590 mills. Resolution #2025-02 unanimously adopted the Final Budget, totaling an ad valorem amount of $23,053,435.00. No public comment was provided during the session.

The Regular Board Meeting commenced after the adoption of the agenda. Key discussions included the Chief's Report, which covered vehicle reports (DR420MM, DR487V, and DR422) and a motion to allow the Chief or designee permission to exceed line-item budgets in emergencies. Old Business topics involved updates on New Hire Orientation, the Station 55 opening, Union Negotiations status, and scheduled promotions for Battalion Chief Damien Grafmyre and Lieutenants Joshua Althouse, Zach Crouse, and Dillon Haire. New Business featured a tentative swearing-in ceremony for November, the approval of Resolution 2025-03, and the acceptance of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan for placement on the department website.

The regular board meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda, which was unanimously approved. Following the Chief's Report, which covered the FASD Legislative Form, Secret Santa Program, thank you letters, and Fire & Rescue Calls for November 2025, the board addressed Old Business by conducting the annual election of officers. Commissioner Darleen Hathaway was nominated and elected as Chairperson, Commissioner Matthew Fields as Vice Chairperson, and Commissioner Steve Tokarz as Treasurer/Secretary. It was also confirmed that Commissioner Stirns would remain on the Chapter 175 Pension Board for another year.

The meeting began with the formal adoption of the agenda. Key discussion points included the Chief's Report, which covered TRIM/Truth in Millage requirements, the DR422 Certification of Final Taxable Value (noting a 0.46% decrease), and the Secret Santa program details. A motion was approved allowing the Fire Chief or designee to use the petty cash account for donated funds related to the Secret Santa program. Old Business included the presentation and unanimous approval of Resolution 2025-03, an update on Union Negotiations with a statement from the Local 1826 President, and confirmation that gear washing, repair, and ladder testing were completed. New Business items involved ongoing hose testing, the FDLE Drone Grant, an upcoming Fallen Firefighter Ceremony, a banking change (Synovis), and the resignation of Commissioner Weinbaum due to moving out of the District.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence, followed by the unanimous adoption of the agenda. The Chief's Report included the First Quarterly report figures and details on Fire & Rescue Calls for December 2025 and the full year 2025. Old Business included updates on pump testing completion and the expected repair timeline for Battalion 50, along with scheduled Union Negotiations. New Business saw the approval of a certificate request for hosting the Children's Hospital Celebrity Classic Dinner in the firehouse and approval for the purchase of team uniforms for the Battle of the Badges tournament.