LWVSJ Observer Corps: SJI Fire District, October 8, 2024
The Commissioners approved a press release to the Journal of the San Juans with some background, history and facts regarding the upcoming Fire District Levy Lid Lift. Commissioner Colley had sent two pieces to the Journal that he expected would be published soon.
During a public hearing on the preliminary 2025 budget the commissioners approved a resolution to authorize the allowed levy increase of 1.887% and to prepare a certification for the approved increase. The Chief reviewed the preliminary draft budget with the commissioners. The budget includes increases in some line items and decreases in others. It includes an increased match for deferred compensation, which the department has in lieu of Social Security, and for increased training. The capital budget includes line items to strengthen stocks on outer islands.
The commissioners decided to add to a future agenda discussing possibly rejoining the Social Security system in the future. The commissioners approved a resolution on petty cash and other routine financial designation. They approved a financial services agreement with a contractor managing junior taxing district matters. They approved an interim agreement with the Fire Marshall to process county burn permits while a new agreement is negotiated to address some issues in the current agreement.
The Chief reported that he had met with the Confidence Foundation regarding the Fire District’s application for a grant for the fire boat and some other department needs. They have been assisting the contractor doing well sampling at Station 63. There were two fire callouts in the last month, one at White Point Road and one at Skefford. Both fires were contained, and no one was injured.
The commissioners agreed to a request to add a public comment opportunity at the end of meetings as well as the beginning.
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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization encourages informed participation in government. The Observer Corps attends and takes notes at government meetings to expand public understanding of public policy and decisions. The notes do not necessarily reflect the views of the League or its members.