The Board meeting included the ratification of payments and bills, as well as the approval of various financial and contractual matters. Key agenda items included the authorization of a five-year Section 312 tax abatement agreement with Derry Enterprises, Inc., and the approval of funding for the 2026 TEEX Municipal School. The Board also authorized several equipment purchases, including wildland shelters and reserve engine fleet equipment, and approved Project ID 26018 for phase three of the training grounds. Additionally, the Board initiated the termination of fire protection service agreements with Van and Mineola Fire Departments and approved a lease agreement for real property with the City of New Chapel Hill.
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Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2 Meeting Notice
The meeting agenda includes discussions and potential actions on several financial and operational matters, such as the payment of accounts, bills, payroll, and district credit card expenses. The board will review various reports from the Executive Director, the Director of Human Resources, the Community Outreach Coordinator, and the Deputy Executive Director regarding facility and fleet projects. Specific action items include the five-year tax abatement agreement for Derry Enterprises, Inc., the purchase of wildland shelters, phase 3 of the Training Grounds project, fire equipment for reserve apparatus, and service provider contracts for Van and Mineola. The board will also address fire equipment needs and potential issues presented by local fire chiefs, followed by a closed session to deliberate on personnel, real property, and legal matters, and potential action on a lease agreement with the City of New Chapel Hill.
Jun 5, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2 Special Called Meeting
The board meeting will address several agenda items including a closed session for deliberations on personnel matters, real property, and legal consultation. Open session business will involve authorizing the purchase of PhosChek Class A firefighting foam from All Hands Fire Equipment and approving the attendance of various department members at the annual SFFMA conference.
Dec 23, 2025·Board meeting
Smith County Esd2 Board Of Commissioners Meeting
The meeting began with the call to order, noting a quorum was present. Key discussions included updates on major projects such as the Jamestown station project, which is progressing rapidly with concrete work completed and building construction underway, and the training field with the live fire burn tower nearing completion. The strategic plan drafting is also progressing quickly, with data uploads nearing completion and an anticipated visit from consultants early next year. Financial updates covered sales tax revenue, indicating positive growth trends despite one major taxpayer shift, and the ongoing annual audit. HR matters included the introduction of the new Logistics Manager, Laura Ferguson, and the Office Support Specialist, Stephanie Wimberly. A detailed explanation was provided regarding the temporary federal tax deduction for overtime premium pay, effective through 2028. The Board also discussed and ultimately approved the 2026 holiday schedule, maintaining 14 days off, consistent with the prior year. Operational updates highlighted that boot procurement challenges were largely resolved, progress on fleet management including securing an EVT specialist, and the closing out of the Bullard Station 2 remodel project. IT initiatives include isolating a failing UPS and initiating migration from the on-premise email server to a cloud-hosted platform (O365). Positive staff news included recognizing Battalion Chief DeRuso and his wife for extraordinary off-duty actions, and reporting zero lost-time injuries for December.
