061826_FireCommission_Minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL/TOWN OF HARTLAND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 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, and Richard Streetman. Absent: 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 Leitermann, and second by Bohm, to approve the Fire Commission minutes from April 16, 2026, meeting. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLDEGEMENT OF CITIZENS/OPEN FORUM: No one present. REPORTS FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Lynch reported that there were eight incidents this past month. The department has revised its training schedule, which has worked out well with the firefighters. Hose and ladder testing has been completed. The golf outing fundraiser for the department was a success and have plans to hold the event again next year. OUTSTANDING FIRE BILLS: Report on file of outstanding fire bills. The Roach Trucking invoice was discussed. BUDGET REPORT: Report on file. NEW BUSINESS G1. Discussion and possible action on training facility and location. Chief Lynch explained that the new training facility built by the Shawano and Keshena Fire Departments was constructed without input from the Bonduel Fire Department. Additionally, that facility is located outside of the village limits. Chief Lynch noted that the department possesses sufficient funds to possibly build its own dedicated training facility. Constructing a local facility would also provide the opportunity for Bonduel to host regional training events. Chief Lynch requested approval from the Commission to move forward with gathering the necessary permissions and details. Motion by Streetman, seconded by Bohm, to authorize the department to research insurance costs, and construction costs, and to evaluate moving forward with the project. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H1. Discussion and possible action on fire department billing invoice 2024-07. The Commission reviewed fire department billing invoice 2024-07. It was noted that Mr. Garcia failed to pay his final payment in May as specified in the payment agreement and a final notice of default letter was issued to him on June 1, 2026. Motion by Bohm, second by Gehm to drop further pursuit of invoice 2024-07. Motion carried unanimously. H2. Discussion and possible action on departmental procedures, protocol and parade route for the 4th of July Chief Lynch presented the operational plan for the 4th of July parade to the Commission. The department's main trucks will remain at the station fully staffed. Four personnel equipped with safety vests and radios will be stationed directly along the parade route. All participating outside fire departments will be briefed on designated exit points along the route should they need to leave for an emergency call. The Village Municipal Operations Department has established temporary one-way streets and "no parking" zones to manage traffic and the use of the school parking lot for parade staging will significantly assist with the parade. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS OR NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Fire Commission Meetings: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Gehm, second by Miner to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tim Leitermann