Jim Strouhal

The board reviewed various financial and administrative matters, including tax rolls, bank account statements, and tax allocation summaries. Key actions included the approval of payments for multiple tax invoices, financial services, legal services, and website maintenance. The board also accepted the preliminary annual audit, approved various reimbursement requests for conference attendance, and authorized significant funding allocations for fire department operations, payroll, firefighter incentives, insurance premiums, and emergency medical supplies. Additionally, the board discussed the timeline for a new station facility, though no formal action was taken on that item.

The board reviewed annual conflict of interest requirements and access to personal information under the Public Information Act. Financial discussions included reviewing bank statements, the approval of the District's investment policy, and the payment of various invoices for dispatch services, legal services, website maintenance, and equipment reimbursements. The Fire Chief provided a report on call volumes and transports for the previous month. Additionally, the board approved several funding requests for the Fire Department, covering routine operations, EMS and firefighter payroll, incentives, health insurance premiums, and equipment purchases. New business items discussed included real estate matters, claims, and potential retirement program participation, though no formal action was taken on these specific topics.

The meeting addressed correspondence, including tax reports, bank statements, and letters regarding audits and property descriptions. Key financial actions involved the approval of monthly financial reports, confirmation of the total balance across bank accounts and investments, and the approval of payments for various invoices, including services from San Jacinto Tax Service, dispatch services from EHCEC, legal services from Coveler & Peeler, assessment from H.C.A.D., and website services. The Fire Chief reported 316 total responses for October 2025, detailing fire and EMS call breakdowns. Significant attention was given to approving multiple funding requests from H.V.F.D. for routine operations, EMS payroll, part-time firefighter payroll, firefighter incentives, EMS supplies, insurance reimbursements, and conference/license renewals. New business items concerning document storage, real estate actions, equipment purchases, claims, and District funding for retirement/award programs resulted in no action taken.

The agenda for the meeting includes receiving public comments, reviewing correspondence such as bank statements and tax allocation reports, and addressing District financial matters, including the monthly financial report, investment actions, and payment of bills. The District will also review reports from the Highlands Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD), covering fire and EMS response, treasurer's reports, and requests for routine and capital funding, including vehicle purchases. Further discussion items involve real estate actions, claims or lawsuits, funding for HVFD participation in retirement and award programs, and matters related to construction, renovation, and facility improvements, including the timeline for a new station. The acquisition and disposition of equipment and vehicles will also be considered.

The meeting involved reviewing correspondence, including tax allocation summaries and bank statements, and acting on District financial matters. Key financial actions included the approval of monthly financial reports and the payment of various invoices for services such as tax collection, dispatch, legal services, website management, and conference registration. The Fire Chief reported 380 total responses for November 2025, broken down into Fire and EMS calls. Significant funding requests for the HVFD were approved, covering routine operations, EMS payroll, part-time firefighter payroll, incentives, EMS supplies, and reimbursement for health insurance and workers' compensation. New business included ratifying the renewal of a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent tax collection, and authorizing the Counsel to solicit requests for a design professional for a new fire station.