Fire Advisory Board

Fire Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from Previous Meeting on July 17, 2024 2-5 Fire Advisory Board - 17 Jul 2024 - Minutes 6. NEW BUSINESS a. 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget Fire Department 6 - 10 b. Fire Prevention Week 11 Memo: Fire Prevention Week c. Chili Feed Update 12 Memo: Chili Feed Update 7. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS 8. ADJOURNMENT  Fire Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers The Fire Advisory Board of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present: PRESENT: Rita Keating, John Van Dyk, Tom Heintz, Thomas Weinmeyer, Ron Volkert, Mike Montello, Dave Stephens, Dave Naser ABSENT: Richard Hesselink OTHERS Josh Bell, Noah Wiedenfeld, Rae Ann Ailts PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Tom Heintz. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPTION OF AGENDA John Van Dyk moved to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Tom Weinmeyer and carried unanimously via voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES FROM APRIL 3, 2024 Fire Board - 03 Apr 2024 - Minutes Mike Montello moved to adopt the minutes from the April 3, 2024 Fire Board meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Dave Stephens and carried unanimously via voice vote. NEW BUSINESS MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT Rae Ann Ailts reviewed year-to-date financials. Revenues and expenditures are both below budget. Expenses attributable to salaries are down from last year due to reduced call volume. Vehicle repairs and maintenance are over budget after extensive repairs and neglected maintenance was addressed on the ladder truck. Most of the 2024 capital projects have been purchased, and came in below or at Fire Advisory Board Meeting July 17, 2024 budget, so it's possible that additional dollars may be set aside by the jurisdictions later in the year for future vehicle replacement beyond the $115,825 that was originally budgeted. 2025 BUDGET Rae Ann Ailts reviewed the timeline for the 2025 budget process. The City Council will once again have three budget work sessions (August, September, and October) with final budget adoption in November. Some of the initial priorities that have been discussed as it relates to the Fire Department is the development of a five-year capital plan for vehicles and equipment, as well as recruitment and retention of firefighters. The first draft Fire Department budget will be shared with the Fire Board at the next meeting in September. GRAIN BIN RESCUE TRAINING The Fire Department will be hosting a grain bin rescue training on Saturday, July 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire station. The grain is being generously provided by local farmer Steve Mueller. There will be one hour of classroom instruction, followed by three hours of hands-on training with a simulator trailer. The training is presented by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. Fire Board members are welcome to stop by and observe the training if they are interested. STANDBY COMPENSATION FOR HOLIDAYS Noah Wiedenfeld discussed the possibility of ensuring a minimum staffing level on select holidays, when many firefighters might otherwise be traveling or unavailable to respond to a call. Conceptually, six employees (one officer, one operator, and four firefighters) would receive a standby stipend for being available to respond to calls. The Fire Board expressed strong support for this concept, and felt it was well worth the relatively small impact it would have on the budget. Based on this feedback, staff will further develop a standby compensation policy for holidays. NEXT MEETING DATE The next Fire Board meeting will be September 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. DEMONSTRATION: FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING TOOL Firefighters Mike Strey and Tristen Mortel demonstrated the fire department's new fire extinguisher training tool, which was purchased earlier this year. This tool will be used at local businesses and schools beginning this fall. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS None ADJOURNMENT Mike Montello moved at 6:10 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Tom Weinmeyer and carried unanimously. Fire Advisory Board Meeting July 17, 2024  Fire Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM Council Chambers The Fire Advisory Board of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present: PRESENT: Rita Keating, John Van Dyk, Richard Hesselink, Tom Heintz, Thomas Weinmeyer, Dave Stephens, Dave Naser, Ron Volkert, Mike Montello ABSENT: OTHERS Josh Bell, Noah Wiedenfeld PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Tom Heintz. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mike Montello moved to adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Tom Weinmeyer and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Tom Weinmeyer moved to approve the minutes from February 21, 2024 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dave Stephens and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE Staff provided an update on some of the recently purchased capital equipment, including the fire extinguisher community training tool and wildland personal protective equipment. Every item on the capital project list purchased thus far has been favorable to budget, which may allow for additional dollars to be set aside for a future vehicle replacement. CEDAR LAKE SPEEDWAY - FIRE SERVICES CONTRACT UPDATE Fire Advisory Board Meeting April 3, 2024 Staff provided an update regarding the fire services contract with Cedar Lake Speedway. There was one year remaining on the three-year contract, but Cedar Lake Speedway has decided to opt out of the contract. The New Richmond Fire & Rescue Department will still conduct fire inspections and respond to calls for service, but will not provide any personnel or equipment for the 2024 race season. There was discussion regarding current New Richmond firefighters potentially be employed by another party to provide fire suppression services at Cedar Lake Speedway. Some of the concerns expressed by the Fire Board were in regards to the impact this would have on firefighters' availability to respond to fire calls, and conflicts of interest. Rita Keating moved to develop a written outside employment policy which would complement the City of New Richmond Employee Handbook's existing provisions and prohibit firefighters from engaging in providing fire suppression services at Cedar Lake Speedway or other public agencies or private companies within the territory serviced by the New Richmond Fire & Rescue Department. The motion was seconded by Tom Weinmeyer and carried unanimously. The policy will be prepared by staff, reviewed by legal counsel, and presented to the Public Safety Committee at their next meeting for possible approval. SHARED REVENUE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Staff provided an update regarding new annual reporting requirements. The City will provide certification documentation to each municipality regarding the fire department's budget, staffing levels, response times, and training certifications. Each town/village clerk will then be responsible for filing this information online and submitting to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue before July 1st. The New Richmond Area Ambulance Service will need to provide similar information as well, but it appears that law enforcement information will not be required because that is only required for communities with a population greater than 20,000 people. The various administrative forms were supposed to be available on the DOR website by April 1st, but as of the date of the Fire Board meeting, they are not. Failure to upload the information by the deadline, or failure to comply with the maintenance requirements, will result in a reduction in Shared Revenue. HIRING UPDATE Staff provided an update regarding a recent hiring event and a presentation to local businesses. Interviews were recently completed, and background checks are underway. Successful candidates who staff recommend hiring will be brought forward to the Police & Fire Commission for consideration. NEXT MEETING DATE The next Fire Board meeting will be held July 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURNMENT Dick Hesselink moved at 5:50 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Dave Stephens and carried unanimously. Fire Advisory Board Meeting April 3, 2024  MEMO Prepared for: Fire Advisory Board Staff Contact: Rae Ann Ailts Meeting: Fire Advisory Board - 18 Sep 2024 Subject: 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the July meeting, staff provided an overview of the budget process, timeline, and historical operating and capital trends. On Wednesday evening, we will continue our budget discussions with the review of the proposed 2025 operating and capital budget. Staff if seeking feedback to the budget from the Board at this time. A formal recommendation of the budget will be sought at the October meeting. ATTACHMENTS: 230 Fire Fund Budget 2025 Proposed_2024.09.18  New Richmond Fire Rescue 2025 Proposed Budget Fire Department Fund 230 Program Summary Budget Year 2025 Adopted Proposed Actual Actual Budget Budget Adopted 2024 vs 2025 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 2024 2025 REVENUES $ Change % Change Grants - 0.0% Fire Department 553 1,058 - - 0.0% Cares Act - - - - 0.0% Misc Grants - 1,561 - - 0.0% Fire Fees 104 192 2,500 1,000 (1,500) -60.0% Fire Fundraiser Proceeds 2,939 2,965 2,000 2,000 - 0.0% Fire Fees - Cedar Lake Speedway 15,660 13,500 16,200 (16,200) -100.0% Rural Cost Share - - - - 0.0% Town of Erin Prairie Cost Share 13,570 12,858 19,349 20,461 1,112 5.7% Town of Richmond Cost Share 82,776 83,799 124,398 126,075 1,677 1.3% Town of Stanton Cost Share 20,355 19,509 28,670 29,270 600 2.1% Town of Star Prairie Cost Share 79,610 77,148 111,436 116,170 4,734 4.2% Village of Star Prairie Cost Share 11,308 10,198 15,910 15,970 60 0.4% Misc Revenue 750 795 - - 0.0% Misc Revenue - Pension Funds 326,958 26,405 - - 0.0% Misc Revenue - P-Card Rebates 638 - 275 (275) -100.0% Sale of Equipment - 5 - - 0.0% Insurance Dividends 1,405 1,143 - - 0.0% Insurance Recoveries - 6,500 - - 0.0% Donations 5,325 - - - 0.0% Donations - Rescue 2,000 - - - 0.0% Interest 3,157 1,479 500 500 - 0.0% Long Term Debt - - 108,694 (108,694) -100.0% Transfers In 294,068 276,881 245,777 376,705 130,928 53.3% TOTAL REVENUES 861,177 535,994 675,709 688,152 12,443 1.8% EXPENDITURES Salaries 109,446 65,861 60,000 66,000 6,000 10.0% Firefighter Salaries/City Calls 15,733 - - - 0.0% Maintenance & Custodial Salaries 5,478 5,283 10,691 7,268 (3,423) -32.0% Administrative Fee 33,382 33,382 33,382 33,382 - 0.0% FICA 8,851 5,439 4,590 3,310 (1,280) -27.9% Retirement 2,972 1,589 2,000 3,007 1,007 50.4% Health Insurance 18,425 15,291 - 678 678 100.0% Dental 857 664 - 39 39 100.0% Vision 121 100 - 4 4 100.0% Life Insurance 3 4 - 6 6 100.0% Disability Insurance 180 91 - 436 436 100.0% Flex Benefits 70 71 - 4 4 100.0% Cobra Admin Fees 150 13 - - 0.0% H.S.A - - - - 0.0% MRA 60,319 - - - 0.0% Pension Expense 524,498 - - - 0.0% 457B Employer Contributions 4,800 4,200 4,800 4,800 - 0.0% Wellness 5,165 9,745 9,000 18,500 9,500 105.6% Training, Education & Membership Dues 6,327 - - - 0.0% Training & Education 2,181 10,212 12,000 12,000 - 0.0% Membership Dues 675 700 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% Utilities 12,895 10,614 13,000 13,000 - 0.0% Phones 3,421 2,762 3,000 3,000 - 0.0% Radios 6,407 7,514 15,000 15,000 - 0.0% Personal Protective Equipment 760 - - - 0.0% Supplies/Equipment 17,695 6,593 15,000 17,000 2,000 13.3% Personal Protective Equipment 3,338 8,349 2,500 5,000 2,500 100.0% Exams and Tests - - 200 (200) -100.0% Office Supplies 2,248 3,814 3,500 3,500 - 0.0% Small Tools & Equip 515 5,515 2,000 2,500 500 25.0% Building Maintenance 4,615 15,745 8,000 7,000 (1,000) -12.5% Miscellaneous Expenses 2,477 1,804 2,000 2,000 - 0.0% Insurance 22,405 23,208 22,500 30,000 7,500 33.3% Fire Prevention Expenses 292 1,017 2,000 2,000 - 0.0% Fire Prevention Salaries 874 3,082 2,500 5,000 2,500 100.0% Fire Prevention - FICA 67 237 344 383 39 11.2% Fire Prevention - Retirement 4 11 100 77 (24) -23.5% Inspection Salaries 2,224 6,189 10,000 13,000 3,000 30.0% Inspection - FICA 171 474 765 995 230 30.0% Inspection Retirement 30 91 153 199 46 30.0% Vehicle Repairs & Maint. 41,633 41,085 45,000 50,000 5,000 11.1% Fuel Expense 14,624 9,446 15,000 12,000 (3,000) -20.0% Vehicle Repairs & Maint. - Salaries 1,514 9,210 14,000 10,000 (4,000) -28.6% Vehicle Repairs & Maint. - FICA 116 711 5,300 765 (4,535) -85.6% Vehicle Repairs & Maint. - Retirement 2 5 200 153 (47) -23.5% Fire Unit Training - Salaries 7,157 42,018 60,000 65,000 5,000 8.3% Fire Unit Training - FICA 551 3,229 4,590 4,973 383 8.3% Rural Fire Calls - Retirement 16 136 918 995 77 8.3% Special Events - Salaries - 1,505 - 2,700 2,700 100.0% Special Events - FICA - 117 - 207 207 100.0% Special Events - Retirement - 8 - 41 41 100.0% Rescue Equipment Supplies 4,353 854 7,000 7,000 - 0.0% Rural Fire Calls (1,213) (1,446) 27,000 27,000 - 0.0% Rural Fire Calls - FICA 1,014 1,214 2,066 2,066 - 0.0% Rural Fire Calls - Retirement 204 207 413 413 - 0.0% City Calls Salaries 17,974 38,586 30,000 30,000 - 0.0% City Calls FICA 1,393 2,620 2,295 2,295 - 0.0% City Calls Retirement 175 327 459 459 - 0.0% Fire - Supplies/Equipment (City Only) 553 1,058 - - - 0.0% Fire- Fundraising Exp (City Only) 847 216 - - - 0.0% Fire- Equipment (City Only) - 6,631 - - - 0.0% Rescue Equipment - Capital - - - - - 0.0% Capital Equipment 33,203 17,853 195,000 198,500 3,500 1.8% Capital Improvements 19,338 86,940 5,000 (5,000) -100.0% TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,023,524 512,191 654,265 684,652 30,386 4.6% Revenues Over(Under) Expenditures (154,971) 21,824 21,444 3,500 Fund Balance, Beginning 120,729 (34,242) (12,418) 9,026 Fund Balance, Ending (34,242) (12,418) 9,026 12,526 Page 2 of 5  New Richmond Fire Rescue 2025 Proposed Budget Fire Department Fund 230 Program Summary 2025 Allocation by Jurisdiction Budget Year 2025 Proposed City of Town of Town of Town of Town of Village of Budget New Richmond Erin Prairie Stanton Star Prairie Richmond Star Prairie 2025 55.3% 2.9% 4.1% 17.0% 18.5% 2.2% REVENUES Grants Fire Department - - - - - - Cares Act - - - - - - Misc Grants - - - - - - Fire Fees 1,000 553 29 41 170 185 22 Fire Fundraiser Proceeds 2,000 1,105 58 83 340 370 44 Fire Fees - Cedar Lake Speedway - - - - - - Rural Cost Share - - - - - - Town of Erin Prairie Cost Share 20,461 - 20,461 - - - - Town of Richmond Cost Share 126,075 - - - - 126,075 - Town of Stanton Cost Share 29,270 - - 29,270 - - - Town of Star Prairie Cost Share 116,170 - - - 116,170 - - Village of Star Prairie Cost Share 15,970 - - - - - 15,970 Misc Revenue - - - - - - Misc Revenue - Pension Funds - - - - - - Misc Revenue - P-Card Rebates - - - - - - Sale of Equipment - - - - - - Insurance Dividends - - - - - - Insurance Recoveries - - - - - - Donations - - - - - - Donations - Rescue - - - - - - Interest 500 276 14 21 85 92 11 Long Term Debt - - - - - - Transfers In 376,705 376,705 - - - - - TOTAL REVENUES 688,152 378,639 20,561 29,415 116,766 126,722 16,048 EXPENDITURES Salaries 66,000 36,472 1,898 2,735 11,231 12,199 1,459 Firefighter Salaries/City Calls - - - - - - Maintenance & Custodial Salaries 7,268 4,016 209 301 1,237 1,343 161 Administrative Fee 33,382 18,447 960 1,383 5,680 6,170 738 FICA 3,310 1,829 95 137 563 612 73 Retirement 3,007 1,662 86 125 512 556 66 Health Insurance 678 375 19 28 115 125 15 Dental 39 22 1 2 7 7 1 Vision 4 2 0 0 1 1 0 Life Insurance 6 3 0 0 1 1 0 Disability Insurance 436 241 13 18 74 81 10 Flex Benefits 4 2 0 0 1 1 0 Cobra Admin Fees - - - - - - H.S.A - - - - - - MRA - - - - - - Pension Expense - - - - - - 457B Employer Contributions 4,800 2,652 138 199 817 887 106 Wellness 18,500 10,223 532 767 3,148 3,420 409 Training, Education & Membership Dues - - - - - - Training & Education 12,000 6,631 345 497 2,042 2,218 265 Membership Dues 1,000 553 29 41 170 185 22 Utilities 13,000 7,184 374 539 2,212 2,403 287 Phones 3,000 1,658 86 124 510 555 66 Radios 15,000 8,289 431 622 2,552 2,773 332 Personal Protective Equipment - - - - - - Supplies/Equipment 17,000 9,394 489 704 2,893 3,142 376 Personal Protective Equipment 5,000 2,763 144 207 851 924 111 Exams and Tests - - - - - - Office Supplies 3,500 1,934 101 145 596 647 77 Small Tools & Equip 2,500 1,382 72 104 425 462 55 Building Maintenance 7,000 3,868 201 290 1,191 1,294 155 Miscellaneous Expenses 2,000 1,105 58 83 340 370 44 Insurance 30,000 16,578 863 1,243 5,105 5,545 663 Fire Prevention Expenses 2,000 1,105 58 83 340 370 44 Fire Prevention Salaries 5,000 2,763 144 207 851 924 111 Fire Prevention - FICA 383 211 11 16 65 71 8 Fire Prevention - Retirement 77 42 2 3 13 14 2 Inspection Salaries 13,000 7,184 374 539 2,212 2,403 287 Inspection - FICA 995 550 29 41 169 184 22 Inspection Retirement 199 110 6 8 34 37 4 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. 50,000 27,630 1,438 2,072 8,508 9,242 1,105 Fuel Expense 12,000 6,631 345 497 2,042 2,218 265 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. - Salaries 10,000 5,526 288 414 1,702 1,848 221 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. - FICA 765 423 22 32 130 141 17 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. - Retirement 153 85 4 6 26 28 3 Fire Unit Training - Salaries 65,000 35,919 1,869 2,693 11,060 12,014 1,437 Fire Unit Training - FICA 4,973 2,748 143 206 846 919 110 Rural Fire Calls - Retirement 995 550 29 41 169 184 22 Special Events - Salaries 2,700 1,492 78 112 459 499 60 Special Events - FICA 207 114 6 9 35 38 5 Special Events - Retirement 41 23 1 2 7 8 1 Rescue Equipment Supplies 7,000 3,868 201 290 1,191 1,294 155 Rural Fire Calls 27,000 - 2,349 3,186 9,396 10,094 2,025 Rural Fire Calls - FICA 2,066 - 180 244 719 779 155 Rural Fire Calls - Retirement 413 - 36 49 144 156 31 City Calls Salaries 30,000 30,000 - - - - - City Calls FICA 2,295 2,295 - - - - - City Calls Retirement 459 459 - - - - - Fire - Supplies/Equipment (City Only) - - - - - - - Fire- Fundraising Exp (City Only) - - - - - - - Fire- Equipment (City Only) - - - - - - - Rescue Equipment - Capital - - - - - - - Capital Equipment 198,500 109,692 5,707 8,225 33,777 36,690 4,388 Capital Improvements - - - - - - TOTAL EXPENDITURES 684,652 376,705 20,461 29,270 116,170 126,075 15,970 Page 3 of 5  New Richmond Fire & Rescue 2025 Proposed Capital Budget Fire Department Fund 230 Page 4 of 5 Program Summary Capital Budget Year 2025 Proposed City of Town of Town of Town of Town of Village of Budget New Richmond Erin Prairie Stanton Star Prairie Richmond Star Prairie 2025 55.3% 2.9% 4.1% 17.0% 18.5% 2.2% Capital Project Radios 75,000 41,445 2,156 3,108 12,762 13,863 1,658 Touch Screen TV - (CAD/IamRespoiniding/Map Use) 3,000 1,658 86 124 510 555 66 Truck Tablets/Mounts 2,000 1,105 58 83 340 370 44 Gas Meters 4,500 2,487 129 186 766 832 99 SCBA Bottle 5,000 2,763 144 207 851 924 111 Ground Monitor 3,000 1,658 86 124 510 555 66 Structure Fire Gear 6,000 3,316 173 249 1,021 1,109 133 Vehicle Replacement Fund (3265 Rescue Engine ) 100,000 55,260 2,875 4,144 17,016 18,484 2,211 Total Proposed Project Costs 198,500 109,692 5,707 8,225 33,777 36,690 4,388  Fire Advisory Board - Cost Share Calculation 2023 for 2024 Budget Fire Runs per Municipality 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total 5 Year Average % Erin Prairie 10 8 5 14 11 48 3.5% Stanton 10 15 10 14 12 61 4.4% Star Prairie 27 28 36 37 47 175 12.7% Richmond 35 42 40 34 29 180 13.0% Village of SP 5 5 0 4 3 17 1.2% City of NR 164 171 162 185 218 900 65.2% Total 251 269 253 288 320 1381 City and Rural Percentages as part of Total Equalized Value 2024 Equalized Data *Source DOR Equalized Value Erin Prairie Stanton Star Prairie Richmond Village of SP City of NR Total Equalized Value 86,028,375 126,850,927 636,215,200 682,797,000 68,809,100 1,530,852,600 3,131,553,202 % 2.7% 4.1% 20.3% 21.8% 2.2% 48.9% 100.0% Note - Stanton is 47% less of Deer Park (21,815,900*47% = $10,253,473) Note - Erin Prairie is 75% of total equalized value Population Estimates per St. Croix County 2024-2025 Official Directory (2023 Final Estimate) Erin Prairie Stanton Star Prairie Richmond Village of SP City of NR Total Population 503 829 3,777 4,311 670 10,824 20,913 % 2.4% 4.0% 18.1% 20.6% 3.2% 51.8% 100.0% Notes: Stanton at 92%, Erin Prairie at 75% Fire Department Share for 2025 Budget 5 year Run Equalized Value Population Total Share Erin Prairie 3.5% 2.7% 2.4% 2.9% Stanton 4.4% 4.1% 4.0% 4.1% Star Prairie 12.7% 20.3% 18.1% 17.0% Richmond 13.0% 21.8% 20.6% 18.5% Village of SP 1.2% 2.2% 3.2% 2.2% City of NR 65.2% 48.9% 51.8% 55.3% Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Page 5 of 5  MEMO Prepared for: Fire Board Staff Contact: Josh Bell Meeting: Fire Advisory Board - 18 Sep 2024 Subject: Fire Prevention Week BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Chief Bell will provide an update on the fire department's upcoming visits to the elementary schools and childcare centers, in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, which is observed from the Sunday to the Saturday in which October 9th falls. This item of business is for informational purposes only. No action is required at this time.  MEMO Prepared for: Fire Board Staff Contact: Josh Bell Meeting: Fire Advisory Board - 18 Sep 2024 Subject: Chili Feed Update BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Chief Bell will provide an update regarding the fire department's upcoming chili feed event, scheduled for Saturday, September 28 from 3-6 p.m. at the fire station. This item of business is for informational purposes only - no action is required.