South Metro Fire Rescue Authority

The board meeting included discussions on various topics such as the revised charter for the Board of Trustees of the 401(a), 457(b), and Retiree HRA Plans, apparatus replacement with two 2023 Type 6 Brush Trucks, and proclaiming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Other discussion items included SMFR's Treasury Function and updates to fee schedules for fire code inspections. The board also received an IGA update.

The meeting included a presentation on the Wildfire Mitigation Program. There were public hearings for the inclusion of real property for Central Park at Highlands Ranch Apartments, LLC and Douglas County School District, and for the exclusion of real property for Chance and Ruth Doellefeld. The April 2021 financial statements were reviewed, and a resolution was made to authorize the conveyance of real property. An update was provided on the Fire Chief Performance Committee. An ethics hotline system was implemented for personnel to report serious concerns.

The meeting included a public hearing for the SMFR 2022-07 Resolution to Amend the 2021 Budget, a discussion of the 2021 Audit/ACFR, and a review of the May 2022 Financial Statements. Also on the agenda was the CSD Property and Liability Pool Repayment Agreement. The Local 2086 Working Agreement Overview was presented. An IGA Update and Budget Workshop were also on the agenda. The portable radio replacement proposal was discussed, focusing on the need to replace the current fleet due to the manufacturer discontinuing support. The Board also discussed Board of Director Compensation, DEI Update, Chatfield Drowning Incident, SB 22-238, and Election Costs & Overview.

The meeting included recognition of outgoing board members, election of officers, and a review of the April 2022 financial statements. A proposal for the 2023 portable radio replacement was presented, highlighting the need to replace the current fleet due to the manufacturer discontinuing support. There was also discussion regarding board of director compensation and an update on intergovernmental agreements signed during May. Additional items included a DEI update, IGA update, discussion of SB 22-238, a new broker, election costs, a budget workshop, and 2022 capital priorities.

The board meeting included recognition of an EVT Award for Gavin Smith. Action items included the November 2021 Financial Statements, apparatus replacement with five 2023 Medics, and resolutions adopting the 2022 Regular Board Meeting Schedule and designating a location to post notices. Discussion items focused on apparatus replacement units, specifically a Heavy Rescue/Tiller. Information items covered board committees, updates to charters, reminders to submit board bios, the Marshall Fire update, and a COVID update. Additionally, there was a special meeting to approve the Working Agreement Between Local 2086 & South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District Effective 1/1/2022 -- 12/31/2024.