Steven Black

The meeting agenda included standard items such as Call to Order, Flag Salute, Agenda Adjustments, and Public Input. Key discussion points involved Fire District Business, specifically discussing a Commissioner Workshop meeting and potential delay. Committee meetings updates were scheduled for various groups including Neighboring Elected Officials (Camas and Washougal), Risk Group, East County Ambulance Advisory Board (ECAAB), and Safety Meeting. The session concluded with an Executive Session planned to evaluate the qualifications of a public employment applicant or review public employee performance.

The meeting commenced with a swearing-in ceremony for FF Moncier and FF Pedersen. Key items discussed under Fire District Business included a purchase request for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD vehicle for $59,638.78, with a contingency up to $69,000.00, and a separate purchase request for its upfitting at $20,903.10. Several resolutions were presented for authorization, such as appointing Michael Taggart as Commissioner Emeritus, authorizing trim repair and exterior paint for Station 93, and approving the purchase of four turnout storage racks for Station 91. Additionally, resolutions were proposed to authorize the purchase and upfitting costs for the new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Command Vehicle and the upfitting cost for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Command Vehicle. The agenda also covered upcoming committee meetings, including those with the City of Camas and City of Washougal. The session concluded with an Executive Session to evaluate the qualifications of a public employment applicant or review a public employee's performance.

The agenda for this hybrid format meeting included standard opening procedures such as Call to Order and Flag Salute. Key discussion items in the Fire District Business involved the adoption of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Fire Commissioner Emeritus Policy and the related Resolution #375-01062026. Committee meetings were scheduled or noted, including communications with the City of Camas and the City of Washougal, as well as updates regarding the Risk Group and the East County Ambulance Advisory Board (ECAAB). A Safety Meeting was scheduled for January 28, 2026. Staff reports were expected from the Chief and Assistant Chief, along with a report from the Safety Committee. The meeting concluded with Public Comment, Commissioner Comments, scheduling upcoming meetings, and a potential Executive Session.

The meeting included a review of the district's monthly event calendar and discussions around upcoming meetings. The board also convened in executive session to discuss collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations and legal risks associated with proposed actions or current practices. No action was taken following the executive session.

This strategic plan for East County Fire and Rescue serves as a roadmap for continuous improvement, aiming to enhance community safety by reducing risk through education, prevention, and response. It is structured around four strategic themes: Community Risk Reduction, Community Partnerships, Organizational Excellence, and Sustainability and Accountability. The plan outlines six key goals: strengthening prevention and response programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency, fostering a healthy work environment, applying best practices for continuous improvement, developing adequate staffing and infrastructure, and securing sustainable funding.