Jeff Fortner

The Civil Service Commission meeting included discussion and consideration of proposed amendments to Rule III, Section 7, specifically regarding lateral entry for police officers. These updates aim to align with Washington State standards and broaden eligibility to include out-of-state police officers. The proposed changes involve requirements related to certification, probationary periods, time out of law enforcement, and minimum months of service as a commissioned police officer.

The meeting covered financial reports, including deposits, fund balances, and expense vouchers. Discussions were held regarding the generator installation at Stations 24 and 26, a joint agreement draft, and the annual drill incentive. The budget review included potential changes based on a city council decision on a utility tax increase, the addition of career firefighters, a new tender, a command truck, and proposed changes to volunteer stipends. Other topics included a FEMA grant update, a new firefighter position, policy revisions, secretary pay, and obtaining a district credit card.

The proposed budget changes for the City of Selah include adjustments to various revenue and expenditure categories within the General Fund. Revenue changes include adjustments to taxes, licenses and permits, intergovernmental revenues, charges for goods and services, fines and penalties, interest and other earnings, non-revenues, and interfund transfers. Expenditure changes are proposed for legislative, judicial, executive, financial, recording & elections, legal services, centralized services, law enforcement, and detention/correction departments.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including financial updates with a review of deposits, fund balances, and expense vouchers. Discussions were held regarding the Single Ambulance Provider RFP and concerns about ambulance response times. Updates were provided on the EMS Levy, the Communication Committee Meeting, and the Joint Agreement, with proposed changes to specific sections. New business included a change to the next meeting date and resolutions approving fund transfers. The Chief's Report covered the Hazard Mitigation Plan, a Generator Grant update, the Ariel Update, various grant submissions, a radio update, the Valley Fire Dispatch transition, modifications to the General Standby, and EMS Reserve Funds. Commissioner Boyle reported on the Washington Fire Commissioners Association meeting, emphasizing the need for meeting agendas to be posted on a public website 24 hours prior to the meeting.

The meeting included financial reports with deposits into investment pools and reviews of fund balances and expense vouchers. Discussions covered the Single Ambulance Provider RFP, staffing updates, and the YAKCORPS Interlocal Agreement. The Chief's report addressed the ambulance placement for the rental house, County ARPA funding, a Yakima Fire Department meeting, a potential Rural Fire Authority formation with Selah, House Bill 14-91 impacts, and a survey at Station 26. Commissioner reports included updates on the union and a meeting regarding evacuations outside the fire district.