041626_FireCommission_Minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL/TOWN OF HARTLAND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 Chairperson Mark Miner was absent from the meeting. Board member Dave Bohm called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and read the statement regarding the meeting notice. PRESENT: Dave Bohm, Russ Gehm, Chief Kevin Lynch, Kevin Watermolen, and Richard Streetman. Excused: Mark Miner and Tim Leiterman APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Gehm, and second by Watermolen, to approve the agenda and to deviate from the order as necessary. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Gehm, and second by Watermolen, to approve the Fire Commission minutes from March 19, 2026, meeting. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLDEGEMENT OF CITIZENS/OPEN FORUM: Chris Gehm, Bonduel Area Fire Department REPORTS FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Lynch reported that the department successfully passed the 2% state inspection. Several members of the department participated in recently held heavy extraction training. In addition, active shooter training was conducted at the school this past month. OUTSTANDING FIRE BILLS: Report on file of outstanding fire bills. There are two outstanding statements, one party is working on payments and the other is waiting to hear more from the insurance company. BUDGET REPORT: No report on file will be provided at the May meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H1. Discussion and possible action on fire department billing invoice 2024-07 The individual involved has been making payments toward his outstanding balance. To date, he has made two payments of $100 each, leaving a remaining balance of $245.06, which is due in full by April 21, 2026. The Commission will review the account statement at next month’s meeting to confirm whether the balance has been fully paid. By consensus the Commission agreed to move the agenda item to the May meeting to review. H2. Discussion and possible action on departmental procedures, protocol and parade route for the 4th of July The Commission discussed several possible routes that could be used to exit the Village during the 4th of July parade. One suggestion was to leave the main trucks at the station. The Commission also discussed the width of large equipment in the parade lineup. Motion by Bohm, second by Watermolen, to discuss and make final action on the 4th of July parade route at the May meeting H3. Closed Session. Move to closed session to discuss fire fighter performance, and membership attendance. Motion by Gehm, second by Watermolen, to move to closed session to discuss fire fighter performance, membership attendance. [Pursuant to Wis. State Statutes, Chapter 19, General Duties of Public Officials, subchapter V, 19.85 exemptions (1)(c) [Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.] Roll call was taken. Motion carried unanimously. Commission moved into closed session at 5:52 pm. Motion Gehm, second by Bohm, to return to open session. Roll call was taken. Motion carried unanimously. Commission returned to open session at 6:09 pm. Motion by Gehm, second by Watermolen, to reinstate the firefighter under a one-year probationary period, with a requirement to complete online training as needed to ensure all certifications remain current, and conduct a performance reevaluation after six months. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS OR NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE MEETING. Additional Sawzall (reciprocating) saws are required. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Department Night Golf Outing will be held on May 30th. Next Fire Commission Meetings: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Gehm, second by Bohm to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Watermolen