071626_FireCommission_Minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL/TOWN OF HARTLAND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026 Chairperson Mark Miner called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and read the statement regarding the meeting notice. PRESENT: Dave Bohm, Russ Gehm, Tim Leitermann, Chief Kevin Lynch, Mark Miner, Richard Streetman, and Kevin Watermolen. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Bohm, and second by Gehm, to approve the agenda and to deviate from the order as necessary. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Gehm, and second by Bohm, to approve the Fire Commission minutes from June 18, 2026, meeting. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLDEGEMENT OF CITIZENS/OPEN FORUM: No one present. REPORTS FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Lynch reported that the Fourth of July operations were successful. He also shared that training has been progressing well, with an increase in training hours. Additionally, Chief Lynch stated that he continues to gather information regarding the proposed training facility to present to the Village Board. OUTSTANDING FIRE BILLS: Report on file of outstanding fire bills. Chief Lynch shared that he has created a new billing invoice program. BUDGET REPORT: Report on file. NEW BUSINESS G1. Discussion and possible action on truck replacement plan Chief Lynch reported that the department has begun reviewing the truck replacement plan for a tender, with the goal of acquiring a new tender in 2029. The Commission discussed the department's equipment needs and potential replacement options. By consensus, the Commission tabled the agenda item for discussion at a future meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H1. Discussion and possible action on training facility and location. Chief Lynch shared that he is continuing to work on gathering information for the training facility. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS OR NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE MEETING Chief Lynch shared that there is a potential new fire fighter candidate that is waiting on a background check before being brought to the department level. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Fire Commission Meetings: Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Bohm, second by Gehm to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Watermolen