Jerry Budnik

Key discussions included the President's final meeting and subsequent thanks from the board members. The Treasurer's Report detailed account balances for Primary Checking, Money Market, and 2026 Check accounts. Old business involved a motion to cancel the recurring coffee subscription effective January 2026 due to cost increases, and an update on the Shoe Program noting issues with Dick's Sporting Goods regarding tax exemption which necessitates finding an alternative vendor. New business centered on approving the purchase of equipment for Station 107 and 108, specifically one humidifier for Station 107's bunk room (up to $200) and four air purifiers for both stations' bunk rooms. Tentative dates for the 2026 quarterly meetings were also established.

The meeting marked President Martin's final session in that role, following which the Treasurer's report detailed the current fund balances for primary checking, money market, and the 2026 check account. Old business involved the decision to cancel the recurring coffee subscription effective January 2026 due to cost increases and lack of perceived difference in quality. Furthermore, the board decided to review vendors for a future shoe program to ensure tax-exempt status compliance and better shoe selection. New business included the approval of funding for a humidifier for Station 107's bunk room, not to exceed $200, and the purchase of four air purifiers for stations 107 and 108 bunk rooms. Tentative dates for the 2026 quarterly meetings were also established.

The agenda for the meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Public Comment. Key business items scheduled for discussion were the Treasurer's Report and Approval of Disbursements for January 2026. New Business featured a presentation of Life Saving Awards related to an incident at the Edge Aquatic Center on December 12, 2025. The meeting also allocated time for Attorney's Report, Fire Chief's Report, and concluded with a Closed Session before adjournment.

The meeting agenda included the Treasurer's Report and Accounts Payable, requiring approval of December 2025 Disbursements. Old Business featured a presentation of the Bensenville Fire Protection District No. 2, Capital Improvement Plan. New Business items encompassed the presentation of the Chief's 2025 Annual Report, approval of Ordinance 2026-01 concerning the abatement of the tax levied for debt service on Taxable General Obligation Bonds Series 2021, the appointment of Commissioner Paul Fischer to the Pension Board for the 2026-2029 term, and the presentation of Dash-Cams for all Fire Apparatus vehicles. The session concluded with an Attorney's Report, Fire Chief's Report, and a Closed Session.

The meeting included the presentation and acceptance of the financial report from Lauterbach & Amen, noting a total portfolio value and a significant increase in position for the reporting period ending August 31, 2025. The investment report ending August 2025 showed quarterly and year-to-date growth. Approvals were granted for several disbursements covering April through September 2025. During old business, the board reorganized by electing to keep the current officers in place, and no action was taken regarding a disability application as the member returned to work. New business involved accepting the Municipal Compliance Report with a recommended district contribution of $1,582,837, increasing the Global Cash Movement amount from $180,000 to $185,000 per month, and accepting engagement letters for annual affidavits and accounting/benefits services with Lauterbach and Amen for FYE 2026 through 2028. The board also renewed the Fiduciary Liability Insurance, adding an administrative staff member to the policy, and approved funding for up to four members to attend an upcoming AFFI Pension seminar.