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Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of October 6, 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., Assistant Fire Chief Brian McHugh, Deputy Chief Andrew Krato, Fire Marshal Steve Tuley, MIH Captain Kate Freshman, Danny Cunningham, and Office Manager Laura McIntosh.
Minutes
Director Mahaffy made a motion to approve the Regular meeting minutes from September 29, 2026, which was seconded by Director Carmack. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Hearing from Citizens
None.
Department Reports
Chief McHugh presented the Run Report for the week of September 27th – October 3rd, 2026. There were a total of 89 Fire and EMS calls and 258 Ambulance calls.
Chief McHugh presented the vehicle maintenance report
- 4097 MVA, driver that caused the accident did not stop
- 4094 Speed sensor replaced rather than turbo issue, will return in service then oil pan leak will be repaired
Chief Krato presented the training report
- Swift water training finished and members certified
Directors Report
The Treasurer’s Report for October 6, 2026, was presented. The General fund expenses of $21,142.74; the Payroll fund expenses of $488,592.00; the Ambulance fund expenses of $13,014.07; the Capital Improvement expenses of $134,952.05; the Pension fund expenses of $182,700.50; and the Vision fund expenses of $786.48. There were no expenses for Retiree Medical, 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
None.
Accountant's Report
None.
Attorney’s Report
None.
Unfinished Business
Danny Cunningham presented the Canteen Report for September, having 23 responses for the month, 221 responses and 1550 volunteer hours of support so far this year. The Directors thanked Danny and his team for the support they provided to first responders.
Chief McHugh advised that the proposed FVFPD Fire Code IFC 2021 amendments have been posted for 90 days per state statutes and requested board approval. Director Mahaffy made a motion, which was seconded by Director Carmack to accept and approve the amendments as stated in their entirety. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
105.3.6.1 No facility or project will receive final approval or occupancy for a building, structure, or event as defined in this code unless it is in full compliance with the fire district’s ordinance, regulations, codes, and all fees are paid and current as may have been assessed through ordinance, regulations, or codes.
403.7.1.4 No facility with an I-1 occupancy classification will be granted approval for the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Annual Fire Department Report for relicensure by the fire district unless all fire district ordinances, regulations, and fees are current and in full compliance with the fire code of the fire district. This includes, but is not limited to, safety requirements, building and fire codes, compliance with Missouri State Statute 190.308, and all associated fees levied on a facility by the fire district.
403.7.2.2.6 No facility with an I-2 occupancy classification will be granted approval for the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Annual Fire Department Report for relicensure by the fire district unless all fire district ordinances, regulations, and fees are current and in full compliance with the fire code of the fire district. This includes, but is not limited to, safety requirements, building and fire codes, compliance with Missouri State Statute 190.308, and all associated fees levied on a facility by the fire district.
New Business
Chief McHugh stated that the district has been awarded the AFG Port Authority grant in the amount of $85,659.00 which is 75% of the anticipated cost of a new watercraft. Chief McHugh requested that the board approve an RFP process to accept bids for a SeaArc hard bottom boat. Director Carmack made a motion, which was seconded by Director Mahaffy to open the RFP process for a SeaArc hard bottom boat. All Directors voted in favor of this motion.
Chief McHugh advised that the budget for the addition to House 1 is currently $175,000 under budget. A discussion took place.
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 7:46 a.m.
Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. Signed: Mike Mahaffy, Sr., Director, Secretary, Fire Board of Directors.