Sylvia Hacaj

The board meeting included discussions on legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, the appointment of a General Manager, and labor negotiations. Key business items involved the first reading of an ordinance regarding code enforcement administrative citations, approval of the Kensington Ember Exclusion Program, the purchase of a Live Scan machine for the police department, the reinstatement of a recruitment and retention incentive program for police officers, and the approval of financial reports including the treasurer's quarterly report and various district expenditures. Additionally, reports were received from the police, fire, and emergency preparedness departments, alongside discussions about library renovations and community safety cameras.

The Board of Directors held a special and regular meeting to address several key topics. Discussion items included the introduction and first reading of an ordinance to establish procedures for administrative citations, the approval of the Kensington Ember Exclusion Program, and authorization for the purchase of a Live Scan machine for the police department. The board also reinstated a police officer recruitment and retention incentive program and discussed financial reports, including the Treasurer's Quarterly Report and budget revisions. Additionally, the board covered departmental reports from the police and fire chiefs, emergency preparedness coordinator, and management consultants.

The committee focused on the review and approval of applications from public members for the Emergency Preparedness Committee. Additionally, the committee reviewed and finalized the official Emergency Preparedness Committee protocols.

The committee discussed opportunities for coordination with local community networks, reviewed progress on the 2026 EPC Work Plan, and formalized subcommittee assignments. Key business included the discussion and approval of a directive regarding emergency responses to Red Flag Days, including parking restrictions, and the review of new applications for committee membership.

The committee held meetings to discuss the 2026 Emergency Preparedness Committee Work Plan progress and an overview of the Kensington Ember Exclusion Program (KEEP) pilot. A recommendation was made to the Board of Directors regarding the KEEP Pilot Program. Additionally, the committee reviewed new applications for public member seats, received a K6 presentation, and held a discussion with the Fire Chief and Police Chief regarding Red Flag Days and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).