Evan Brown

The meeting included the approval of nominations for Fire Company membership, including conditional approval for one individual and reinstatement for another, as well as a change in membership status for a third member. The Treasurer's Report was reviewed and accepted, which involved approving a $500,000 transfer between CJFD accounts. Resolutions were adopted to update authorized agents for bank accounts and to name the Chairman as the Beneficial Owner of the Corning Joint Fire District. The board reviewed and acted upon proposed changes to the CJFD Investment Policy and a proposed partial transfer of reserve fund balances to Certificates of Deposit. They also reviewed Workplace Violence reports from 2025 and the 2025 Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, ordering the latter to be posted. The status of the Efficiency Study with Forest View Fire District was reviewed. Finally, the Commissioners approved a 15-month lease agreement modification for Station 43 use by GMR, discussed FASNY membership renewal, recruitment/retention initiatives including the LOSAP Program and the 2026 Firefighter Experience Camp, and discussed a vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners.

The agenda for the meeting included reviewing and moving to accept the Treasurer's Report, along with an approval for a $68,000 transfer from the CJFD's ICS account to General Checking to cover monthly bills. The Commissioners planned to review the 2025 Budget to Actual figures and consider resolutions concerning the commitment of $60,715 in year-end funds for the purchase of a 2026 GMC Sierra HD vehicle, and to accept the NYS OSC Annual Financial Report in lieu of a Treasurer's Report. Further items involved executing an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with HGAC Buy, and considering a proposal to furnish a Toyne custom pumper. The board also addressed personnel matters by extending a Commissioner-elect's term and appointing Line Officers and other officers (Captain/Lieutenant) for a short period in January 2026. Finally, the board decided to renew the Employee Assistance Program Service Agreement and recognize a member for long-term service.

The meeting agenda includes approving nominations for membership in the Fire Companies, reviewing the Treasurer's Report, approving payment of monthly bills and a transfer of funds to cover operating expenses, and setting the compensation rate for election officials for the Annual Election. The board will discuss the status of the Station 16 access road repair, prospective purchases, recruitment initiatives, the Annual Election, and a vacancy on the board. Additionally, they will review a draft of the 2022 Commissioner Meeting schedule, discuss EMS-related and firematic-related topics, including NY Cancer Coverage options for 2022, an ECFD, Inc. FEMA SAFER grant amendment proposal, and SOP's.

The agenda includes reviewing the Treasurer's Report, approving bill payments and budget transfers, and discussing EFPR's final report. Additional topics include ratifying the sale of surplus SCBA equipment, discussing submissions for emergency towing and repair services, and the status of the search for a new District Treasurer. The board will also discuss distributing 2020 2% Fire Tax proceeds, prospective purchases such as EMS supplies, recruitment initiatives including a Firefighter Experience Camp, EMS-related topics, and firematic-related topics such as a Common Volunteer Application.

The meeting included opening sealed bids for the purchase of two pumper tankers and discussing nominations for membership in the Fire Companies. The Treasurer's Report was reviewed, including the approval of a corrected CJFD Expense Report, acknowledging the filing for an extension on the 2020 AUD report, recognizing receipt of dividend checks from Fleury Risk Mgmt, approving payment of monthly bills, and authorizing a credit application with Bound Tree. Discussions also covered prospective purchases like a gas-powered generator, a planned donation of a new box trailer, proposed recruitment initiatives such as a "Firefighter Experience Camp", and EMS-related topics including the EMSTAR Affiliation Agreement. Firematic-related topics were discussed with District Chief and Deputy Chiefs, including a service proposal for the Station 34 cascade system and SOP's for SCBA Inspections.