Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Richard Clizbe’s organization
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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West Benton Regional Fire Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board of Commissioners discussed the proposed Fire Chief leadership transition plan, exploring potential advantages, transition timelines, and organizational impact. Staff reports included updates on the Pacific Pride fuel account, apparatus maintenance, and the status of temporary career staffing backfill utilized during the fire season. The Board agreed to continue monitoring staffing needs and overtime expenditures. Additionally, members were reminded of the upcoming Tri-County Fire Commissioners meeting.
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West Benton Regional Fire Authority Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The meeting commenced with opening formalities, roll call, and the administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected Governing Board Member Randy Cobble. Board officer elections resulted in Richard Clizbe being elected as Board Chair, Lisa Galbraith as Vice Chair, and Gayle Carrasco as Board Secretary for two-year terms. During the consent agenda, the board unanimously approved vouchers/payroll totaling $155,727.74 (excluding the approval of prior meeting minutes). The Strategic Planning Committee provided a status report, and the board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-28 regarding the Public Records Index on its second reading. New business involved the unanimous approval of several organizational and administrative resolutions for 2026, including establishing meeting dates (Resolution 2026-01), appointing board officers for 2026 and 2027 (Resolution 2026-02), and appointing officers for legal counsel, records retention, investment, payroll, agent to receive claims, and public records (Resolutions 2026-03 through 2026-09). Resolutions 2026-11 and 2026-12 concerning stale warrants were tabled to the January 20, 2026 meeting. Discussions under 'Good of the Order' included updates on an upcoming open house, a community falconry event, and actions taken to increase awareness for the West Benton Regional Fire Authority scholarship program.
Jan 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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West Benton Regional Fire Authority Board Of Commissioners Agenda
The agenda for the meeting includes routine consent items such as the approval of vouchers totaling $34,054.14 and minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. Old Business features a status report from the WBFR Long Term Strategic Planning Committee. New Business covers reports from Board Members, the Fire Chief (including December 2025 activity and LNI Proposal), the Deputy Chief, and the Administrator (both for December 2025). The board will also consider authorizing agenda items for reviewing WBRFA Policies and authorizing payroll/voucher signature pages. The meeting includes a scheduled Executive Session and plans to recognize February as Firefighter Heart Health Awareness Month, noting an upcoming Community Awards Banquet on January 26, 2026.
Jan 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Benton Regional Fire Authority Board of Commissioners Agenda
The meeting agenda included standard formalities such as call to order, flag salute, and roll call, followed by a Public Comment Period. The consent agenda involved approvals for vouchers totaling $29,598.14. Old Business focused on a status report from the WBFR Long Term Strategic Planning Committee, specifically Commissioner Williams' update. New Business included staff reports for December 2025 from the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Administrator, authorization for a review of WBRFA Policies, and authorization of the payroll/voucher signature page. The board also planned for an Executive Session, though none was called or held. Community awareness items included recognizing February as Firefighter Heart Health Awareness Month and noting an upcoming Community Awards Banquet.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
