Bolingbrook public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Oct 30, 2023
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
Bolingbrook Fire Insurance Board reviews equipment requests and IML resolution
The Board will review submitted requests for ballistic vests, a Husqvarna chainsaw kit, and a thermal smart dummy. The meeting also includes the presentation of invoices and discussion regarding rules and regulations.
- Review/approval of Ballistic Vests request
- Review/approval of Husqvarna Battery Operated Chain Saw Kit request
- Review/approval of Thermal Smart Dummy request
- IML Resolution review
- Ratification of invoices for payment
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion made by JOHNSON and seconded by ZELINSKI: “Approve the Treasurer’s report as submitted.” ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Valach yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by OBIDOWICZ and seconded by LaJOIE: “Accept the changes to the Rules and Regulations as amended.” ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Valach yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by ZELINSKI and seconded by VALACH: “Accept the changes to the Request for Funding Policy as amended.” ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Valach yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by ZELINSKI and seconded by JOHNSON: “Approve the resolution naming Illinois Municipal Le ague to collect insurance fees on behalf of the Board for a 5% collection fee.” ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Valach yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by VALACH and seconded by ZELINSKI: “Approve the purchas e of four (4) Husqvarna Battery O perated Saws through W.S. Darley, NTE $8,000.00, submitted by FF Magruder.” ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Valach yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by JOHNSON and seconded by VALACH: “Purchase the Thermal Smart Mannequin from Dinges Fire Company in the amount NTE $6,800.00, submitted by BC Butcher.” ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Valach yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by ZELINSKI and seconded by OBIDOWICZ: “Approve the 2024 meeting schedule and time change.” 11:00 am to 10:00 am January 22, April 22, July 22, October 28 ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Valach yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
Mon Jul 31, 2023
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
✓ Decided: Board approves over $57,000 for fire station equipment and training supplies
The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved purchases for smoke machines, mannequins, a Plymovent system for Fire Station 5, and ten Olympus cameras. The board also appointed its leadership positions and approved the Treasurer's report.
- Appointed Chris Brophy as Chair (All in favor)
- Appointed Joe Valach as Vice-Chair (All in favor)
- Appointed Ryan Klavohn as Secretary/Treasurer (All in favor)
- Approved Treasurer's report with current balance of $193,199.43 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of smoke machines and mannequins NTE $19,000.00 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Plymovent system for Fire Station 5 NTE $33,000.00 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of (10) Olympus Tough TG6 Cameras NTE $5,200 (7-0)
- Rescheduled next regular meeting to October 30, 2023 (All in favor)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion made by OBIDOWICZ and seconded by VALACH: “Approve the Treasurer’s report as submitted.” ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Valach yea · Klavohn yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by JOHNSON and seconded by LaJOIE: “Approve the purchase of smoke machines and mannequins NTE $19,000 .00, submitted by BC Butcher.” ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Valach yea · Klavohn yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by KLAVOHN and seconded by JOHNSON: “Approve the purchase of a Plymovent system for Fire Station 5, in the amount NTE $33,000.00, submitted by BC Fagan.” ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Valach yea · Klavohn yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by KLAVOHN and seconded by JOHNSON: “Approve the purcha se of (10) Olympus Tough TG6 Camera in the amount NTE $5,200, submitted by Fire Inspector McGowan.” ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Valach yea · Klavohn yea · Obidowicz yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
Mon Apr 24, 2023
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
Bolingbrook Foreign Fire Insurance Board meeting agenda for April 24, 2023
The Board will review the submission process and update rules and regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on converting debit cards to procurement cards and reviewing requests for fitness equipment.
- Conversion of debit cards to procurement cards
- Review of submission process and updating rules and regulations
- Review and approval of fitness equipment requests
- Economic Interest Form submissions
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✓ Decided: No official actions taken at Foreign Fire Insurance Board meeting due to lack of quorum
The board did not take any votes or make formal decisions because a quorum was not present. Members discussed the submission process for requests and the upcoming nomination and election timeline.
Mon Jan 23, 2023
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
Fire pension board to review equipment purchases and training facility funding
The Bolingbrook Foreign Fire Insurance Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the treasurer's report. They will also discuss converting debit cards to procurement cards, review requests for equipment purchases, and consider a letter requesting earmarked funds for a public safety training facility.
- Replacement mattresses for Fire Station 3 and Fire Station 4
- Texas 3 Point Strut System for Fire Engine 3
- Flow testing equipment for SCBA and dive components
- Letter of request for earmarking funds for Public Safety Training Facility
- Conversion of debit cards to procurement cards (p-cards)
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✓ Decided: Board earmarks funds for future Public Safety Training Facility
The Board approved several equipment purchases for fire stations and equipment testing. It also voted to earmark a percentage of current and future funds for a proposed Public Safety Training Facility.
- Approved purchase of Flow Testing Equipment from Air One Equipment and Interspiro not to exceed $31,000 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 12 Stearns & Foster mattresses from Mattress Firm not to exceed $20,000 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Texas 3 Point Strut System from AEC Safety not to exceed $9,000 (5-0)
- Approved earmarking 25% of current, November 2023, and November 2024 funds for a Public Safety Training Facility with a November 2025 sunset clause (5-0)
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion made by JOHNSON and seconded by VALACH: “Approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.” ROLL CALL:
3 yea
Valach yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by LaJOIE and seconded by JOHNSON: “Approve the purchase of Flow Testing Equipment from Air One Equipment and Interspiro in the amount NOT TO EXCEED $31,000.” ROLL CALL:
3 yea
Valach yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by ZELINSKI and seconded by VALACH: “Approve the purchase of 12 Stearns & Foster mattre sses from Mattress Firm in the amount NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00.” ROLL CALL:
3 yea
Valach yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by VALACH and seconded by ZELINSKI: “Approve the purchase of a Texas 3 Point Strut System from AEC Safety in the amount NOT TO EXCEED $9,000.00.” ROLL CALL:
3 yea
Valach yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea
motion made by JOHNSON and seconded by LaJOIE: “Earmark 25% of the Boards current existing monies available, plus 25% of November 2023 funds, plu s 25% of November 2024 funds, to put toward a Public…
3 yea
Valach yea · Zelinski yea · Johnson yea