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Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of September 15, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by Director Lubiewski. Those in attendance were Fire Board Directors Dan Lubiewski, Bob Carmack and Mike Mahaffy, Sr., Fire Chief Jason Hoevelmann, Assistant Fire Chief Brian McHugh, Chief Medical Officer Mark Flauter, Battalion Chief Russell Kleffner, Shop Steward AJ Freihoff, Firefighter/Paramedic Brett Feldewerth, Attorney Dan Bruntrager, Accountant Rick Rognan, and Office Manager Laura McIntosh.
Minutes
Director Mahaffy made a motion to approve the Regular meeting minutes from September 1, 2026, which was seconded by Director Carmack. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Hearing from Citizens
None.
Accountant's Report
Accountant Rick Rognan presented the August Financial Report and reminded the board that the 2026 Tax Rate Hearing is scheduled to take place next week on September 22nd.
Department Reports
Chief Hoevelmann presented the Run Report for the week of September 6th – 12th, 2026. There were a total of 105 Fire and EMS calls and 295 Ambulance calls.
Chief McHugh presented the vehicle maintenance report
- 4067 Back from repair with new radiator that was cracked
- 4087 Weber for electronic throttle issues
Chief McHugh presented the training report
- Candidate training last week - RIT and Firefighter removal
- Hose testing this week
Directors Report
The Treasurer’s Report for September 15, 2026, was presented. The General fund expenses of $182,925.12; the Payroll fund expenses of $466,284.14; the Ambulance fund expenses of $12,822.71; the Capital Improvement fund expenses of $353,630.92; the Retiree Medical fund expenses of $912.16; and the Vision fund expenses of $4,933.40. There were no expenses Pension, Dispatch, or Debt Service. There was a motion made by Director Carmack, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy, to approve the bills and transfer the necessary funds for the operation of the Fire District. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Shop
Shop Steward Freihoff thanked everyone who helped with the FVFPD Golf Tournament which raised $13,000 for the Florissant Firefighters Community Outreach. The funds will provide direct assistance to residents in times of need. He also recognized Tony Rask for his time and efforts in planning and coordinating the event. A discussion took place.
Attorney's Report
None.
Unfinished Business
Chief Hoevelmann reported that he received a draft of the Pension Resolution to approve the Amendment with the proposed changes by the Pension Attorney Mary Lindmark. A discussion took place.
Chief Hoevelmann advised that he is meeting with Kevin Cuneen from One Digital regarding the intention to develop an HRA medical plan for Directors to remain complaint with state statutes.
Chief Hoevelmann advised that there may be an additional GEMT payment due to the district that was not anticipated. A discussion took place.
New Business
None.
With no further business to come before the Board, there was a motion made by Director Carmack, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy, to adjourn this meeting. All Directors voted in favor of this motion. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:51 a.m.
Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. Signed: Mike Mahaffy, Sr., Director, Secretary, Fire Board of Directors.