Finance and Taxation Committee

CITY OF MONROE FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 TIME: 5:10 PM PLACE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Finance & Taxation Committee meeting was called to order on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:10 PM. Present in person were Heidi Treuthardt, Dylan McGuire, and Matt Sheaffer. Absent was Richard Thoman. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - MAY 26, 2026 The May 26, 2026, minutes were accepted as presented. C. BUSINESS: OPEN 1. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council Awarding Contract for Fire Station 2 Roof Replacement Project Rob Jacobson provided the quotes received for the roof replacement project at Fire Station #2. He reported that two bids were received and recommended awarding the project to Fundamental Designs for a total cost of $173,000. He also responded to questions from the committee regarding the project and the bid recommendation. A motion was made by McGuire, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve and recommend to Common Council awarding the contract to Design Fundamentals for $173,000. The motion passed 3-0, by the following vote: AYES: Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None 2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Purchase of a Max Fire Box Phase II  Training System for the Fire Department Fire Chief Rufer spoke regarding the request to purchase the Max Fire Box training system. He explained that the equipment would be used as a training tool to demonstrate and teach fire behavior. The purchase includes a complete training package at a cost of $19,953.57, which has been earmarked in the 2026 Capital Budget. Chief Rufer noted that staff would receive training on the proper use of the equipment and that it would be utilized for ongoing firefighter training related to fire behavior and fire dynamics. A motion was made by McGuire, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve purchase the Max Fire Box training system for $19,953.57. The motion passed 3-0, by the following vote: AYES: Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None D. BUSINESS BY MEMBERS E. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by McGuire, to adjourn at 5:25 PM. The motion passed 3-0, by the following vote: AYES: Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None This Committee may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.