Bolingbrook public meetings in 2021

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board is meeting to ratify invoices, discuss the conversion of debit cards to procurement cards, and review submitted requests. The session also includes the appointment of a FOIA Officer and the establishment of the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Conversion of debit cards to procurement cards (p-cards)
• Review and approval of submitted requests
• Appointment of FOIA Officer
• Surety Bond renewal
• Ratification of invoices for payment

The Bolingbrook Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved several equipment purchases, including water rescue equipment, smart TVs, trauma shears, and binoculars. The board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and a bylaw change making the Vice-Chairman the FOIA officer. A request for range finders was not moved forward due to lack of a motion.

• Approved water rescue equipment purchase up to $95,000 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of five LG 83-inch smart TVs and mounts up to $30,000 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of trauma shears up to $2,300 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Vortex Viper binoculars up to $5,800 (7-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (all in favor)
• Approved bylaw change making Vice-Chairman the FOIA officer (all in favor)
• Range finder purchase request received no motion, not approved

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board will conduct a regular meeting including an election and the appointment of officials. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a treasurer's report regarding invoices and reimbursements.

• Election results and ratification
• Appointment of officials
• Approval of April 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of submitted requests

The Bolingbrook Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved two purchases: 20 cotton American flags for retirements (not-to-exceed $900) and one Groves Ready Rack Gear Dryer (not-to-exceed $9,000). Both motions passed 5-0 with two members absent. The treasurer's report was tabled until the October meeting due to the secretary/treasurer's absence.

• Approved purchase of 20 cotton American flags for retirements, not-to-exceed $900 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Groves Ready Rack Gear Dryer from Air One Equipment, not-to-exceed $9,000 (5-0)
• Tabled treasurer's report until October meeting due to absence

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Board will review and approve minutes from previous meetings and receive the Treasurer's report regarding invoices and reimbursements. The agenda includes a review of submitted requests and discussion regarding election nominations and voting processes.

• Approval of January 25, 2021, and February 23, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of Economic Interest Forms
• Review and approval of submitted requests
• Discussion of election nominations and voting process

The Bolingbrook Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the purchase of one AutoPulse System from Zoll Medical Corporation for $14,220, to be placed in service on Engine 5. The board also approved the minutes of the January 25 regular and February 23 special meetings, and the treasurer's report showing an ending balance of $175,430.21. A request for night stand/table light/charger combos was tabled because it lacked the Fire Chief's signature as required by By-Laws. No public comment was received.

• Approved purchase of one AutoPulse System from Zoll Medical for $14,220 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved treasurer's report with additional Quicken fee (5-0)
• Tabled night stand/table light/charger combo request pending proper review and approval (5-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board will conduct a special meeting held via virtual attendance. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and public comment before reviewing or approving submitted requests.

• Review / Approve Submitted Requests

The Bolingbrook Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved a one-time, non-precedent-setting expenditure of $10,000 to purchase kitchen cabinets for a remodel at Fire Station 3, from Cabinets 4U. The motion passed 6-0, with one trustee absent. The project also includes flooring and other kitchen upgrades, with the department covering additional costs.

• Approved $10,000 for kitchen cabinets from Cabinets 4U (6-0, 1 absent)
• Waived multiple quotes for this purchase, as it supplements a larger project

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Bolingbrook Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the purchase of five Vitamix blenders for up to $2,500, funded by insurance proceeds. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the treasurer's report, which showed an ending balance of $187,337.88. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of five Vitamix E310 Explorian blenders, not to exceed $2,500 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2020 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved treasurer's report as presented (6-0)