Town and Village of Almond Joint Fire Committee Meeting Minutes – 8/31/2026

Town-Village of Almond Joint Fire Committee Meeting Monday August 31, 2026 Almond Municipal Center 6:00 PM Present were: Matt Lemke, Kip Gutke, R. Hetzel, B. Roehrborn, W. Tomczak, Kalya Wellens, Tim Manske, Carol Smith Guest:  Dennis Schultz, Tim Cisewski Meeting called to order by R. Hetzel at 6:00pm Discussed the payment for the second half of the heat exchanger that was installed and is now complete.  Kip Gutke made a recommendation, seconded by Wally Tomczak that we pay it with the same money we used for the first half from the Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $9411.99.  Recommend approved 7-0. Discussed the 2% money and what we can/can’t use it for. The committee continued going over the budget.  It can only be increased 2% this year.  This is the last year of the five-year agreement made on August 31, 2021 for the 2022 to be increased by 8%, then for the next five years it must remain at 2%. After going over the budget the board agreed on the Fire Department budget total for 2027 is $51035.03.  This amount will be taken back to their respective boards for approval. Chief’s report: Chief Cisewski gave highlight of the past year and what the future needs could be to keep everything and everyone in compliance. Highlights- Air/Rescue Equipment Trailer is 80% completed Training continues for both Fire & EMS Personnel-Two retirements and a couple new recruits. Electronic Reporting-Moving forward to use this aid Apparatus Replacement-Develop a strategic replacement plan Communication-Currently short on portable radios Turnout Gear-Several turnout gear are at or nearing their 10-year service life. Adjourned at 6:50 pm Respectfully submitted Carol Smith, Secretary