Valerie Caulgrove

The meeting included an update on the Community Health and Resource Management Initiative, detailing its success in reducing 911 utilization and avoiding downstream healthcare costs. A legislative update was provided regarding the recent short legislative session and future advocacy efforts. The Board reviewed the finance and investment report, noting strong property tax revenue and changes in investment advisors. Key policy actions included the second reading and approval of the Fire & Life Safety policy, and the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of temporary structures for a station remodel and two new Pierce pumpers. The Chief's report covered capital project updates, personnel changes, and recent community outreach initiatives.

The board reviewed financial reports, including details on fund balances and capital expenditures. Key actions included the approval of Board Policy Section 7 regarding operations and a renewed intergovernmental agreement with Clackamas County for emergency medical system integration. The board also passed a resolution on recreational immunity to mitigate liability for stations with public access. Additionally, staff provided updates on various capital projects, temporary housing for construction site staff, emergency procurement for a modular unit following a fire suppression system failure, and legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

The agenda for this meeting includes a Regular Session with items under the Consent Agenda, which covers approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from December 9, 2025. The agenda also features a Staff Presentation on the Popular Annual Financial Report, Finance Reports for December 2025 and the Quarterly Investment Report. Old Business is scheduled, followed by Local Contract Review Board discussions regarding Special Procurement Requests. New Business items include a first reading of Board Policy Section 7 (Operations), Civil Service Commissioner Reappointments, and discussion of the Station 67 Design Build Contract. The Chief's Report covers updates on Capital Projects, new hires, retirements, legislative matters, and district events. An Executive Session is planned to discuss labor negotiations.

The meeting agenda included a Regular Session and an immediately following Annual Board Workshop. Key discussion items for the regular session included the Finance Report for October 2025, covering the General Fund balance, various fund activities, and the Quarterly Investment Report. Old Business involved the second reading of Board Policy Section 5 (Training Division). New Business included the first reading of Board Policy Section 6 (Fire Chief Role and Executive Functions) and the purchase of a Bailout Device. The Chief's Report covered new hires, promotions, retirements, Employee of the Quarter for Q3 2025, district events, and updates on capital projects (Stations 20, 35, 62, 67, and the Training Center Administration Building), the launch of the 'Between the Tones' podcast, and the implementation of HAAS Alert technology.

The Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue 2023-2028 Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for creating safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response. It is guided by a mission to enhance community safety and a vision centered on protection, education, resource sharing, and inclusion. The plan outlines three overarching goals: advancing a healthy organization, enhancing organizational performance in emergency response and risk reduction, and carefully evaluating and executing emerging opportunities, all while adhering to core values of safety, performance, professionalism, inclusion, and customer service.