Thomas Cleere

The meeting addressed various operational and administrative matters. Key business items included the selection of a general contractor for bidding, renewal of the Pinskey contract, and authorization to proceed with the sale of the Ovid Street Property and the Lake Station Boat house. The Board discussed UL testing requirements, passed a resolution to purchase a new pumper truck via a special referendum, and approved a new cellphone stipend policy. Additionally, the Board formally accepted the resignation of a member, reviewed the treasurer's report, and approved the membership of a new firefighter applicant pending physical examination.

The board accepted the Treasurer's report and approved a revised chief vehicle policy, excluding item 3. They authorized the appropriation of surplus funds from the 2024 budget into a truck account and discussed the upcoming closing of the boat house sale. Additionally, the board coordinated on district email services, noted upcoming OSHA training, and approved participation in local holiday parades.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including accepting bids for the Overhead Door project and the Boathouse purchase. Updates were made to the procurement policy and a new financial responsibility policy was adopted. Financial motions included reallocating funds between accounts and processing payments from the general fund. The board approved reimbursement for a firefighter's training class and mileage, and authorized the purchase of a new firewall and workstations. The chief provided reports on faulty hoses, upcoming community events, the status of portable radio installations, and the approval of a new driver trainer.

The board held an organizational meeting to appoint officers, including the chairman, secretary, purchasing director, treasurer, and janitor. They also designated a primary bank, payroll provider, and accounting advisor. Several administrative resolutions were approved, including a regular meeting schedule, media designation, membership in the state association of fire districts, and procedures for recurring and non-recurring expense payments. Furthermore, the board reviewed and established committee chairpersons for various operational areas, addressed IT support and audit firm nominations, and discussed policies regarding vehicle maintenance and district activities.

The Board reviewed the treasurer's report and accepted financial statements. Key business included the approval of a radio purchase, authorization for a grant writer to pursue funding for a new fire station system, and updates on building and truck committee activities. New business involved setting the date for the upcoming commissioner election, accepting a contract termination, renewing a cancer insurance policy, and approving the submission of a request for proposal for an electrical contractor. The Board also approved the purchase of a vacuum and firefighter boots, and discussed the donation of sump pumps and participation in upcoming community events.