HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-14-22 Board of Fire Commissioners
Please contact Board Secretary, Michelle Greko if you cannot attend the meeting or, need special accommodations. 517-483-7659 or email michelle.greko@lansingmi.gov Lansing Fire Department 120 E. Shiawassee, Lansing MI 48933
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CITY OF LANSING
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
120 E. SHIAWASSEE ST., LANSING MI 48933
(517) 483-4200 |LANSINGMI.GOV/FIRE
1. Call to Order – Establish Quorum - 5:33 p.m.
1.1. Present: Kathleen Tobe, Charles Willis, Steve Purchase, Kris Singh,
Barbara Lawrence, Rodney Singleton
1.2. Absent: Gina Nelson
2. Additions to Agenda:
2.1. None
3. Approval of Minutes:
3.1. July and August 2022 – A motion was made and moved to approve
the minutes as written. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
4. Public Comment – Agenda Items (Time Limit: 3 Minutes):
4.1. None
5. Review Communications
5.1. None
6. Comments from Chair Steve Purchase
6.1. Several discussions with the Chief
6.2. Discussion about scheduling ride-along for the Commissioners.
6.3. The Ballot initiative campaign is getting off the ground, I’ll be at a meeting tomorrow night. My understanding
is it will be a lift to generate support. Public education is needed and shown to boost support.
6.4. Annual report will be coming up.
6.5. The Finance Department will be invited to attend the October meeting to present on the next budget cycle.
6.6. The PCAC meeting is October 26, I believe.
7. Presentation:
7.1. Administrative Chief Dave Odom presented the run and complaint data reports.
8. Fire Administration Report – Brian Sturdivant, Chief
8.1. Chief Sturdivant gave an update of hiring. He spoke about the intention to shift to a year-round opening hiring
process. He will be meeting with HR to review the Psych evaluations.
8.2. There is a contingent job offer pending for the Assistant Chief candidate, a national search generated a couple
of qualified candidates.
9. Old Business:
9.1. None
10. New Business:
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 | 5:30 PM |
LFD STATION #9 | 120 E. SHIAWASSEE ST. | LANSING MI
Fire Commissioners
1st Ward Barbara Lawrence – Vice-Chair
2nd Ward Vacant
3rd Ward Kathleen Tobe
4th Ward Gina Nelson
At-Large Steve Purchase –Chair
At-Large Rodney Singleton At-Large Charles Willis
At-Large Kris Singh
Brian Sturdivant, Fire Chief
Please contact Board Secretary, Michelle Greko if you cannot attend the meeting or, need special accommodations. 517-483-7659 or email michelle.greko@lansingmi.gov Lansing Fire Department 120 E. Shiawassee, Lansing MI 48933
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10.1. None
11. Request for Commissioners to be Excused
11.1. None
12. Commissioner Comments
12.1. None
13. Public Comment – On any matter- speakers must state their name and address (Time Limit: 3 minutes):
13.1. None
14. General Order: none
15. Adjournment: 6:30
Minutes submitted Wednesday, October 12, 2022 by: Michelle Greko
Michelle Greko
Lansing Fire Department – Administration
120 E. Shiawassee St. | Lansing, MI 48933
O: 517-483-4564 | E: michelle.greko@lansingmi.gov