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CITY OF LANSING | FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
120 E. SHIAWASSEE ST. | LANSING MI 48933
517-483-4200
LANSINGMI.GOV/FIRE
1. Call to Order - Establish Quorum 5:36 PM
Present: Barbara Lawrence, Steve Purchase, Charles Willis, Jarrod Larue
Absent: Jon Scott, Kris Singh, Gina Nelson
2. Additions to Agenda
None
3. Approval of Minutes
a. May 15, 2025 Meeting
Without objection approved as written
4. Public Comment - Agenda Items (3 Minutes)
5. Review Communications
6. Comments from Chair
The Chair updated the board regarding the Memorial Day ceremony, commending LFD staff
for a well run event.
7. Educational Presentations
LFD Logistics Division Chief Randal presented to the board about the implementation of PS
Tracks inventory management system, gear, hose and SCBA testing, and the Stryker vending
machines for medical supplies. These new programs and systems enhance the department’s
ability to track assets, reduce costs due to waste and spoilage, maintain quality and increase
accountability.
8. Fire Administration Report
Chief Sturdivant reported to the board about the departments year-end budget
reconciliation, current pending MOU’s with Local 421 regarding the promotional processes,
paramedic training program, and Day-Division on-call rotation.
Preparations are being made for contract negotiations beginning later this year.
The Chief has scheduled regular station visits.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11TH | 5:30 PM |
MAINTENANCE AND ALARM DIVIISON|3708 PLEASANT GROVE RD. | LANSING MI
Fire Commissioners
1st Ward Barbara Lawrence, Vice Chair
2nd Ward Jerrod LaRue
3rd Ward Vacant
4th Ward Gina Nelson
At Large Steve Purchase, Chair
At Large Vacant
At Large Charles Willis
At Large Krishna Singh
Please contact Board Secretary, Jules Overfelt, if you cannot attend the meeting or need accommodations at
517-483-4564 or jules.overfelt@lansingmi.gov
Jules has taken another position in the city and the process has begun to fill her position.
9. Old Business
10. New Business
a. Policies 611-614. Motion by Larue, Second by Mallory.
Discussion:
Lawrence: really appreciates the clarity of these policies, delineation of law vs. best
practice.
Chief: Proud of the Lexipol committee and all the thoughtful work that went into this
reisk management piece.
Motion Carries, Policies 611-614 are approved.
b. Without objection, nominations for Chair and Vice Chair are held over for next month’s
meeting.
11. Request for Commissioners to be Excused
a. Lawrence moved to excuse commissioners Nelson and Singh. Larue seconds. Motion
passes.
12. Commissioner Comments
a. Lawrence: Comment and discussion on retiree firefighter healthcare
13. Public Comment - Any Matter (3 minutes)
14. General Order
15. Adjournment: 6:37 PM