Ozark Fire Protection District

The Board of Directors meeting included approval of an amended agenda to include a closed session to discuss the sale of land on the 9th Street property. The financial report was reviewed and approved. In Old Business, the discussion regarding the Fire Code Update and Fee Schedule was tabled. New Business involved the presentation and acceptance of the 2025 Budget year end review and budget as spent. The regular session adjourned to a closed executive session, which convened to receive information regarding 9th Street development and comparable lots for sale; no decisions were made during this session.

The Board of Directors meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and subsequent acceptance of the previous month's meeting minutes. Key discussions involved the financial report, which was reviewed and approved. Under Old Business, the board reviewed the final draft of the 2026 Budget, opting to table its approval until the December Board meeting. The 2026 Local 152 Collective Bargaining Agreement was presented, and the board voted to approve it. Finally, a draft Fee Schedule and the process for updating the Fire Code Ordinance were presented, which the board voted to table.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several administrative and operational items. Key discussions included the Financial Report overview, which was subsequently approved. Under Old Business, the Board discussed the appointment of Board Officers but took no action, instead advising staff to advertise the Director vacancy. New Business focused on a facility security report from the Ozark Police Department, resulting in a decision to cease renting the training room for public use due to security concerns. The Board approved the lowest bid from Danko for Brush Truck Upfitting, funded by Bond Funds. Furthermore, the Board authorized the hiring of an additional firefighter to fill a vacancy created by military leave and approved the renewal of the Additional Death and Disability (AD&D) Insurance plan.

The Board of Directors meeting commenced with the approval of the amended agenda, which included a closed session. Key discussions focused on the financial report, which was approved. Staff presented the monthly report of activities. Under old business, a revised budget was presented for discussion, but no substantial changes were made. Under new business, the Board approved the purchase of auto-extrication equipment from Jon's Mid-America for $32,966, funded by bond funds. The meeting adjourned to a closed session to discuss an anonymous letter from a concerned citizen; following review, the Board decided to refer the matter to the District Relations Committee for due diligence before making a judgment.

The Board of Directors meeting covered several key items. Following the approval of the agenda, the board proceeded to financial matters, approving the financial report presented by Chief Metheny. Under Old Business, the board discussed and approved a Service Agreement with Cirrus Payroll. New Business involved the discussion and acceptance of the 2025 Draft Budget. The meeting concluded with adjournment to a closed session to discuss matters related to the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate, hiring/discipline/promotion of employees, and preparation for negotiations with public employees, with no action taken in the closed session.