Franklin Township Fire District 3

The meeting included discussions on a resolution regarding meeting decorum, emergency contingency plans from Amazon, and updates from fire line officers, including the completion of the plymovent system and the need for laptops for training. The board approved bills to be paid. Committee reports covered maintenance, equipment, training, insurance, fire prevention, safety, IOSAP, junior membership, policies and procedures, CAD, awards, and bylaws. Unfinished business included a forensic audit and health benefits for a former employee. New business involved the use of district fuel cards and attorney fees. The Treasurer's Report was accepted, and a public portion was held where budget concerns and OPRA requests were discussed. The board also discussed the drug testing policy for marijuana.

The meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, followed by Chairman Middleton announcing compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act. The main agenda item was the District Budget Review for 2023, during which Commissioner Cottrell presented the prepared budget, and the Board discussed it. The board accepted the budget as presented.

The agenda included a review of the Fire Chief's report, discussion of questionable bills, and the presentation of bills for payment. Reports were given on maintenance, equipment, training, insurance, Franklin Township Fire Prevention liaison activities, safety, CAD, Awards Committee, By Laws, LOSAP, Junior Membership, and Policies and Procedures. Unfinished business included discussion of Covid testing held at the District Office, and new business covered installing plexiglass dividers for Covid safety measures. The Treasurer's Report was also presented, covering the 2020 budget, truck reserve account, dedicated training account, LOSAP, and funds set aside for future health benefits for a retired employee.

The meeting addressed various topics including communications, fire line officers' reports, questionable bills, and committee reports on maintenance, equipment, training, insurance, fire prevention, safety, CAD, awards, by-laws, LOSAP, junior membership, and policies and procedures. Key discussions involved turnout gear policy, an engine out first policy, unemployment, mask fit testing for junior firefighters, cell phone replacement, pagers, hose testing, eligible organization application, and the treasurer's report. The board also discussed a special election to purchase a C car for Station 25 and addressed the commissioners' stipends.

The meeting included the swearing in of Sherrod Middleton, followed by nominations and appointments for Chairperson, Vice Chairman, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Treasurer, and Deputy Treasurer. Various positions such as Awards, Bylaws, CAD, Equipment, Insurance, Junior Membership, Liaison for Franklin Twp. Fire Prevention, Fire Prevention Alt., LOSAP, Maintenance, Policies and Procedures, and Training were appointed. Resolutions were accepted regarding annual notice, the 2022 holiday schedule, authorizing a fire agreement, and appointing an attorney, physician, and auditor. Further resolutions covered authorizing bank and financial transactions, designating a newspaper and depositories, and the 2022 Fire Call Holiday Calendar.