Fort Bend Emergency Services District 6

The Canvassing Authority of the Board of Commissioners convened in a regular meeting to introduce and consider an order canvassing returns and declaring the results of the 2025 Annexation Election. The order was adopted after a motion and discussion.

The Canvassing Authority reviewed and unanimously adopted the Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of the November 4, 2025 Election, certifying the inclusion of the annexation area property into the District. Key topics included the review and unanimous approval of the Consent Agenda items, which covered the Treasurer's Report and payment of bills. The Rosenberg Fire Department (RFD) reported 64 total calls, provided an update on the ISO rating process requiring testing of three more hydrants, and noted an upcoming USDD alerting system changeover. The Board reviewed the inventory of personal property, agreeing to add a scissor lift and noted the suggestion to identify items for surplusing. Discussions ensued regarding hiring a part-time administrator for bill paying and reporting assistance, leading to a decision to establish a hiring committee and directing RFD to pursue adding this role under the Service Agreement, subject to committee input. Finally, the status of communications with Sure-Tec Insurance Company regarding the substantial completion of Fire Station No. 1 Project was noted.

The order canvasses the returns and declares the results of the 2025 annexation election. The election was held on November 4, 2025, regarding the annexation of a 1,490.25-acre property into the District. The registered voters of the Annexation Area and the District cast votes on Proposition A, concerning the addition of the property, and Proposition B, regarding the property assuming its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the District. The canvassing authority declared that the Annexation Area is added into the boundaries of the District and assumes its proportionate share of the debts and taxes.

Key discussions included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered the publication of the administrative office address, filing the Annual Report with the Texas Department of Emergency Management, adoption of the 2026 Annual Agenda, and filing required financial information. The Treasurer's Report led to the unanimous decision to increase the District's personal property insurance coverage to $750,000. The Rosenberg Fire Department report detailed call volumes, noted progress on the ISO rating process, and discussed securing a part-time administrative assistant, including determining a salary range. The Board reviewed the inventory of personal property, opting to self-update the inventory and declaring outdated bunker gear as salvage. Finally, the Board authorized the engagement confirmation letter for the Fiscal Year 2025 audit and confirmed the next meeting date.

Key discussions included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered routine matters, and the Quarterly Investment Report. The Rosenberg Fire Department (RFD) reported 77 total calls, noting a majority were medical, and provided an update on training and staffing changes. The Board reviewed the implications of the Fort Bend County redistricting, which placed the District in County Precinct No. 3 starting January 1, 2026. The Board unanimously authorized the submission of a reappointment recommendation to the County Commissioners Court. The District authorized participation in the Village of Pleak Holiday Event scheduled for December 13, 2025, and received an update on the November 4, 2025, annexation election. Following an executive session regarding station construction matters, the Board voted to authorize correspondence to begin the process to call the performance bond on the Fire Station No. 1 Design/Build Construction Contract. An item regarding the District Inventory Review of Personal Property was tabled until the November meeting.