Waunakee Area Fire District
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · November 27, 2023
Minutes
Waunakee Area Fire District
401 West Second Street
Waunakee, WI 53597-0472
November 2023 Fire District Meeting Minutes
November 27, 2023
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Waunakee Area Fire District was called to order by Chairperson Jim Pulvermacher.
Roll call showed in attendance: Jim Pulvermacher, Nila Frye, Gary Endres, Dean Grosskoph, Robert McPherson, Chief
Gary Hansen, Deputy Chief Ryan Schwab, Batt. Chief Brian Adler, Capt. Josh McWilliams, Lt. Ryan Endres, Lt. James
Anderson, Lt. Mike Meier, and Renee Meinholz.
Compliance with Open Meeting Laws: The Chairperson asked if we were compliant with Open Meeting Laws, and it was
determined that we were.
Public Comment: None
Meeting Minutes: Chairperson Pulvermacher noted a correction was needed regarding his attendance at the October
meeting. A motion was made by Gary Endres and a second was made by Nila Frye to approve the corrected October
2023 Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.
Bills: A motion was made by Gary Endres and a second was made by Robert McPherson to approve the October 2023
bills. Motion carried.
Old Business:
A. Squad 5 –Paul Cardarella from the Waunakee branch of Lake Ridge was in attendance to answer questions
regarding financing opportunities for the purchase of the new Squad truck. A motion was made by Robert
McPherson and a second was made by Nila Frye to purchase the truck at the 100% pre-payment cost of
$1,071,450. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was then made by Gary Endres and a second was made by
Nila Frye to borrow $500,000 from Lake Ridge bank and to allow the Fire District Chairperson to sign the loan
agreement for the purchase of the truck. Motion carried unanimously. The balance of $571,450 for the truck
will come out of the district’s budgeted funds.
New Business:
A. No new business
Other Business: None
Fire Inspector’s Report: Battalion Chief/Inspector Adler shared the October fire run report.
Next Meeting: January 29, 2024 @ 6:30pm, at the Waunakee Fire Station. No December meeting due to the Holidays.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Gary Endres and a second was made by Nila Frye. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brian Adler
Battalion Chief/Fire Prevention Inspector
Waunakee Area Fire District
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Agenda
Waunakee Area Fire District
401 West Second Street
Waunakee, WI 53597-0472
Fire District Meeting Agenda
November 27, 2023
Start Time 6:30pm
Location – Waunakee Fire Station – *** Westside Board Room (Along Century Avenue) ***
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Compliance with Open Meeting Laws
IV. Public Comment
V. Approval of the Minutes
VI. Approval of Payment of the Bills
VII. Old Business
A. Squad 5 (Paul Cardarella from Lake Ridge Bank will be in attendance to answer questions)
VIII. New Business - None
IX. Other Business
X. Fire Inspector’s Report
XI. Adjournment
Next Meeting – December 25, 2023 @ 6:30pm (To be discussed)
Any other business that may be brought before the Board
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that may require the
meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Battalion Chief at 849-
5488 or 401 West Second Street, Waunakee, WI at least (24) twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting so that any request can be attended to by making necessary arrangements to accommodate each request.
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