Mark Richardson

The meeting agenda includes the appointment of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, as well as the discussion and approval of authorizing bank account signers. Additionally, the Board will review and approve the financial report, past due report, operator report, and manager report. New business includes the appointment of a Credentials Committee.

The agenda includes reviewing the KSA Engineer's report regarding various task orders and bond projects, as well as the General Manager's report on operational activities, staff changes, and project statuses. The Board will consider approving a change order and a pay request for the SWWTP improvement project, authorize a capital improvement expenditure for cabinet replacement at the Brookshire WfP, and approve the transfer of operations accounts to Southside Bank. Additionally, the Board will review financial reports and consider the payment of bills.

The agenda focuses on an executive session to discuss the potential termination or suspension of the contract with the Tool Volunteer Fire Department. It includes provisions to authorize legal counsel and the District President to pursue the recovery of District funds and coordinate with county authorities for an investigation into the department and its officers.

The agenda focuses on financial reporting, including the Treasurer's report and investment updates. It includes a comprehensive review of the Westside VFD operational reports, encompassing volunteer training, vehicle status, grant statuses, and equipment purchasing options. Key administrative items involve updates on new station construction schedules and payments, management of Firefighter/EMS duty crews, and coordination of a station construction celebration. Strategic discussions include the potential annexation of the Coffee City VFD, review of audit compliance, insurance policy updates, and the initiation of budget planning for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.

The board meeting will address several key items, including the receipt of public comments, the Treasurer's report, payment of all organizational obligations, and a review of current investments. The agenda also includes a report from the Payne Springs Volunteer Fire Department and the discussion of new business matters.