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Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of October 27, 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, Deputy Chief Andrew Krato, Fire Marshal Steve Tuley, Battalion Chief Chris Hefner, Battalion Chief Russell Kleffner, MIH Captain Kate Freshman, Shop Steward AJ Freihoff, Shift Rep Firefighter/Paramedic Brett Feldewerth, and Office Manager Laura McIntosh.
Minutes
Director Mahaffy made a motion to approve the Regular meeting minutes from October 20, 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 October 18th - 24th, 2026. There were a total of 118 Fire and EMS calls, 248 Ambulance calls, MIH had 23 active patients, 31 Smart Charts completed, and 48 goals in progress. MIH Captain explained the Run Report numbers for the MIH program. Chief Hoevelmann advised that the MIH team have an appointment with a Josh Hawley staffer to determine potential expediting of federal funds for the program with an emphasis on behavioral health and repeat callers. Additionally, hoping to meet with decision makers from SSM DePaul to develop a paid partnership for services.
Chief McHugh presented the vehicle maintenance report
- 4034 Incident, struck a guard rail coming back from a call, drivable but significant damage
- 4097 PMI
Chief Krato presented the training report
- School Drills continue this month
- Confined space drill held at Metro West
Directors Report
The Treasurer’s Report for October 27, 2026, was presented. The General fund expenses of $5,328.18; the Payroll fund expenses of $2,870.67; the Ambulance fund expenses of $8,223.72; the Capital Improvement expenses of $44,609.58; and the Vision fund expenses of $2,218.33. There were no expenses for Pension, 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
Shop Steward Freihoff stated that Firefighter/Paramedic Connor Jones is heading up visiting local trunk or treat events since we have not scheduled a haunted house this year to engage with the community.
Accountant’s Report
None.
Attorney’s Report
None.
Unfinished Business
Board President Dan Lubiewski opened three sealed bids received for the SeaArk RFP:
Cooks Boat and Motor - $86,271.00
LSK Marine - $86,850.00
Waterworks Marine - $104,595.00
Chief McHugh stated that the boat committee will review all bids and specifications and provide a recommendation for the board next week.
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 7:52 a.m.
Florissant Valley Fire Protection District,
Mike Mahaffy, Sr
Director – Secretary – Fire Board of Directors