Town-Village of Almond
Joint Fire Committee Meeting
Monday August 25, 2025
6:00 PM
Present were: Matt Lemke, Brian Roehrborn, Wally Tomczak, Lori Helmrick, Dennis Schultz and Carol Smith
Meeting called to order by Brian Roehrborn at 6:00pm
Election of Officers – Brian Roehrborn made a motion, seconded by Lori Helmrick to keep the officers the same. Motion approved 5-0
The members went over the budget for 2026. Lori Helmrick made a motion, seconded by Matt Lemke to approve the 2026 Budget for $50034.33. Motion approved 5-0
Chief’s Report – The Themo imaging camera needed new batteries. The department is short on active members.
Discussion was held on trying to get new members. It was discussed to reimburse all members, new and old for hours to take educational classes for certification/recertification. It was suggested to pay them at $10.00/hr. New member certification hours are up to 105 hours for EMS and 96 hours for fire classes. This will be taken back to the respectful boards for approval.
Lori Helmrick made a motion, seconded by Wally Tomczak to adjourn. Motion approved 5-0.
Adjourned at 6:35 pm
Respectfully submitted
Carol Smith, Secretary