Braidwood Fire Protection District Board and the Braidwood Fire Commission Board Minutes of Meeting
The Board conducted a public hearing on the budget and appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Key discussions included the review of the Treasurer's report and the approval of payment for outstanding bills. The Fire Chief provided an update on call volumes, equipment maintenance requirements, and ongoing grant applications. Legal updates regarding potential referendum procedures were reviewed. Other action items included the approval of IT and tactical equipment purchases, the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget Ordinance, the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Audit, and the authorization of an Emergency Response Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Braidwood and D'Orazio Ford.
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Braidwood Fire Protection District Board and the Braidwood Fire Commission Board Meeting Minutes
The joint board meeting covered various operational and administrative updates, including the Treasurer's Report, payment of bills, and a detailed Chief's report on apparatus status, vehicle maintenance, and upcoming training conferences. The board approved travel and conference registrations for staff, discussed legal compliance regarding FOIA requests, and addressed several new business items. These included authorizing firefighter recruitment testing, approving multiple equipment and building project purchases, adding new medical insurance options, and renewing group term life insurance. Additionally, the board approved placing a referendum question on the ballot for the upcoming General Election to support the fire district, and reviewed the tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Feb 17, 2026·Board meeting
Braidwood Fire Protection District Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several key operational and administrative items. Discussions included the Treasurer's report and approval of outstanding bills. The Chief's report detailed call volumes, status updates on various fire apparatus and ambulances, and progress on station renovations and training grounds. Legal updates were provided regarding CPI-U and legislation potentially affecting firefighter age requirements. The board authorized a conditional full-time employment offer for a firefighter/paramedic and approved multiple purchase orders for response equipment, public education materials, and facility repairs. Additionally, the board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Essex FPD and reviewed the investment portfolio. An ISO evaluation rating of 3 was announced as effective in May.
