Mar 25, 2026Board meeting
Budget And Finance Committee Budget And Finance Meeting
The committee held a year-to-date budget review for the fire department, focusing on actual expenses and revenues. Discussions centered on the department's overtime budget, which has exceeded initial projections. The Fire Chief provided insights into staffing challenges, noting that despite recent graduate additions from the academy, the department faces ongoing pressure due to injured-on-duty cases and contractual minimum manning requirements. The committee examined strategies for managing overtime, including the enforcement of paid time off policies and potential future hiring needs, while also acknowledging the department's relative underfunding compared to similar communities.