Montgomery County Emergency Services District 6

The Board discussed the financial status of the District, including tax reports and sales tax deposits. They reviewed items related to construction, improvements, repairs, renovations, and equipment purchases for District facilities, including updates on Station 122. The Board also discussed the disposition of surplus property, the acquisition and financing of capital equipment and vehicles, and real estate matters. A report was presented from the Fire Department, including an incident/run summary, insurance costs, vehicle repairs, and fire hydrant inspections. Matters related to COVID-19 were discussed, including cases affecting firefighters and potential reimbursements. The Board also discussed scheduling the adoption of the 2022 budget and 2021 tax rate.

The Board discussed the financial status of the District, including property tax collection rates, and approved the financial report, investments, and bills. The 2020 Audit was presented and approved for submission to the County. The Board reviewed items related to construction, improvements, and equipment purchases for District facilities, including updates on Station 122. Real estate matters were addressed, including the approval of a sign easement agreement and updates on various property acquisitions. The Fire Department provided a report on call types, COVID vaccinations, pre-event surveys, and training programs. The Board discussed the District's ISO/PPC rating and the potential engagement of a consultant.

The Board discussed financial reports, investments, and bills, including a review of costs related to the Station 122 project and tax reports from Montgomery County. They also considered moving accounts from Amegy Bank to First Financial. Updates were provided on air conditioning issues at the new maintenance facility and changes to the IT maintenance fee schedule. The Fire Department reported on a decline in COVID-19 infections, a Louisiana hurricane deployment, wild hog issues at Station 121, hydrant testing, and training updates. The possibility of extending the sales tax grant in exchange for old Station 122 was discussed, and the Board authorized continued negotiations. The meeting also included a closed session to consult with legal counsel.

The meeting included discussion of the financial report, investments, and bills, as well as amendments/revisions to District budgets. The board discussed District employee retirement accounts and items related to construction, improvements, repairs, renovations, and equipment purchases for District facilities, including an energy study for Stations 121 and 124. They also discussed the acquisition and financing of capital equipment and vehicles, a report from the Fire Department, matters related to COVID-19, and records management issues. The board entered closed sessions to consult with legal counsel, deliberate real estate matters, and discuss personnel matters before returning to open session to accept the County's offer on the Ford Road property acquisition.

The meeting included public comments from candidates. The board discussed and approved the financial report, investments, and bills, including sales tax collections. They reviewed the district budget, specifically regarding the addition of a second mechanic. Updates were provided on construction, improvements, repairs, and equipment purchases for district facilities, including the a/c issue and generator delays. The disposition of surplus property was discussed, along with the acquisition of capital equipment and vehicles, including the approval to purchase a new pumper truck. The board accepted a bid for the purchase of surplus real property (old Station 122). A report was given from the Fire Department, covering topics such as the department banquet, firefighter openings, LED light installations, training, and fleet work tickets. COVID-19 and records management issues were also addressed.