The request is for a 165 acre site with facilities for lodging, academic training, skills training, and office space. Eriks will send FAC members a packet with information on the academy plans. 2001-2003 Budget Update Eriks Gabliks presented a handout with information on public safety services and fire services that are funded through the Fire Insurance Premium Tax. Additional funding is needed to maintain the current level of service, yet the tax is written so any increase would create a decrease in the general fund. Winter Fire School Eriks Gabliks mentioned that Winter Fire School will be held in Monmouth this year.
Lodging is available.
This is a pilot project to see how it goes. Standards for Fire Chief Eriks Gabliks mentioned a constituent s concern that there is no minimum standard for the position of fire chief. Currently there is no policy or administrative rule dealing with standards. The FAC will not pursue this issue presented at this time. Good of the Order 1.