Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2025 TOWN OF PESHTIGO Fire Commission Minutes Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:00 Noon Members present: Dave Buechler, Dale Edlbeck, Jim Meyer, Lou Ann Seils and Karen Sylvester Members excused: Others Present: Fire Chief Mike Folgert Chair Dave Buechler called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm. 1. Agenda: Motion (Meyer/Seils) to approve agenda. Motion carried. No negative vote. 2. Minutes: Motion (Meyer/Sylvester) to approve minutes of May 1, 2025. Motion carried. No negative vote. 3. Update of status of new fire engine: • Additional payment of $162,000 from maturing CD was applied allowing for anticipated additional discount from Pierce Manufacturing; balance due estimated at $178,000 • Estimated delivery will be December • Upon delivery, department will need to outfit additional equipment items, complete driver training, and complete pump training 4. Confirm reappointment of Fire Department Assistant Chief and Captains for 2-year terms: Motion (Sylvester/Edlbeck) to confirm appointment of Rich Seils as Assistant Chief and Derek Monnette and Ryan Kass as Captains for a 2-year term beginning January 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2027. Motion carried. No negative vote. 5. Review and recommend approval of Fire Department 2026 annual budget: Motion (Edlbeck/Seils) to recommend the proposed 2026 Fire Department annual budget request as presented to the Town Board for approval. Motion carried. No negative vote. Exhibit A 6. Fire Chief Report: • Record # of calls - 119 to date • Roster - 21 fire fighters • Fundraising for purchase of additional equipment for new truck; raffle drawing to be held Monday, November 10, 2025 • October 5, 2025 – Family Fun Day at Forgotten Fire Winery • November 2, 2025 – annual banquet to be held at Little River Country Club September 18, 2025 7. Adjournment: Motion (Sylvester/Edlbeck) to adjourn at 12:53 p.m. Motion carried. No negative vote. Next meeting will be held on Call of the Chair. Kathy Brandt Deputy Clerk/Treasurer