Town and Village of AlmondJoint Fire Committee Meeting Minutes – 3/12/26

Town-Village of Almond Joint Fire Committee Meeting Thursday March 12, 2026 Almond Municipal Center 7:00 PM Present were: Matt Lemke, Kip Gutke, W. Tomczak, Lori Helmrick, Carol Smith Guest:  Dennis Schultz Meeting called to order by Matt Lemke at 7:00pm  Chief updated members on the furnace repairs. New Fire Chief discussion – Suggested increasing wages for the incoming chief.  Kip Gutke made a motion, seconded by Lori Helmrick to increase the wage to $3500.00 annual salary.  Motion approved 4-0 Lori Helmrick made a motion, seconded by Wally Tomczak to take a job description to Town/Village meetings for approval.  Motion approved The committee asked if both boards could meet right away and get the wages and job description approved so they can start advertising by April 1, 2026.  The Town board is meeting on March 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm.  The Village members asked if they could meet on that date also and do a phone conference when they have decided on the wages and job description.  Carol will set this up. Dennis Schultz updated everyone on the fire department. Lori Helmrick made a motion, seconded by Kip Gutke to adjourn Adjourned at 8:15 pm Respectfully submitted Carol Smith, Secretary