021926_FireCommission_Minutes

VILLAGE OF BONDUEL/TOWN OF HARTLAND FIRE COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 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, Chief Kevin Lynch, Mike Miner, Tim Leitermann, Kevin Watermolen, and Richard Streetman via telephone APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Leitermann, and second by Miner, to approve the agenda and to deviate from the order as necessary. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Leitermann, and second by Watermolen, to approve the Fire Commission minutes from December 18, 2025 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. ACKNOWLDEGEMENT OF CITIZENS/OPEN FORUM: Nate Cumberland, Bonduel Area Fire Department REPORTS FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Lynch reported that there were 55 calls for services last year most of the calls being car accidents. Lynch also shared that the department would like to make a push for more training opportunities. OUTSTANDING FIRE BILLS: Report on file of outstanding fire bills. NEW BUSINESS G1. Discussion and possible action on departmental attendance policy. By consensus the Commission grouped this agenda item with G2. G2. Discussion and possible action on departmental training policy. The Commission discussed member training and attendance concerns. Chief Lynch proposed adding additional training sessions, with one topic offered three times per month at varying days and times to improve accessibility and address attendance challenges. He will develop a plan and present it at next month’s Fire Commission Meeting. By consensus, the Commission tabled this item until the next meeting. G3. Discussion and possible action on fire department billing invoice 2024-07 The Commission reviewed Invoice 2024-07 for a June 30, 2024 motor vehicle accident in the Town of Hartland. The original invoice totaled $570.90. A $220.00 payment was received on April 22, 2025. With accrued interest of $94.16, the current balance is $445.06; without interest, the balance is $350.90. Multiple collection notices have been sent. Referral to the State Debt Collection program was unsuccessful due to the debtor not holding a Wisconsin Driver’s License. By consensus, the Commission agreed to send one final certified letter and will revisit the matter at the next meeting if payment is not received. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS OR NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Fire Commission Meetings: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Watermolen, second by Leitermann, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Watermolen