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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Fire Commissioners Minutes 05.13.26 Please contact Board Secretary if you cannot attend the meeting or need accommodations at (517) 483 - 4200 or LFDadmin@lansingmi.gov 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 May 13, 2026 5:30 PM 1.1. Present Barbara Lawrence Jerrod LaRue Michael Lynn Gina Nelson Steve Purchase Jon Scott Charles Willis Krishna Singh Attorney’s Office Sunny Miller Brandon Waddel Guest Assistant Chief David Odom Chief Jawan Randall Chief Lisa Koenigsknecht Human Resource Elizabeth O’Leary 1.2. Absent N/A 2. Additions to Agenda None 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1. April Meeting – April. 8th Commissioner Krishna Singh made the motion to approve the minutes, and Commissioner Jerrod LaRue seconded the motion. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH 2026 | 5:30 PM | MAINTENANCE AND ALARM DIVISION|3708 PLEASANT GROVE RD. | LANSING MI Fire Commissioners 1st Ward Barbara Lawrence, Chair 2nd Ward Jerrod LaRue 3rd Ward Michael Lynn 4th Ward Gina Nelson At Large Steve Purchase At Large Jon Scott At Large Charles Willis At Large Krishna Singh, Vice Chair Please contact Board Secretary if you cannot attend the meeting or need accommodations at (517) 483 - 4200 or LFDadmin@lansingmi.gov 4. Public Comment – Agenda Items (time limit: 3 minutes) No public comments were offered. 5. Review Communications No communications were received. 6. Comments from Chair • Attended the graduation ceremony for the newest fire recruits. She praised the professionalism, the training division, and the way the ceremony embraced the recruits’ families. • Reminded commissioners of the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day Ceremony on May 23 at 11:00 AM. • Expressed appreciation for the operational staff and the value of their work 7. Presentations Chief Randall presented the Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) logistics update, including: • Oversight of all equipment, apparatus, EMS supplies, and station needs. • Use of PS Tracks for asset tracking and compliance. • Two major purchases: o New compressors for Stations 8, 9, and the Training Tower (expected 30-year lifespan). o Transition from hydraulic extrication tools to battery-powered tools. • Sole-source purchasing requirements and vendor relationships. • Background on his 26-year career, education, and family. Commissioners asked questions regarding: • Commissioner Michael Lynn asked whether a policy exists regarding the use of personal thermal imaging cameras. If no policy is currently in place, he requested that the department begin developing one for future Board review. • Equipment tracking • Warranty issues • Policy vs. operations boundaries • Gear replacement cycles • PFAS-free gear Please contact Board Secretary if you cannot attend the meeting or need accommodations at (517) 483 - 4200 or LFDadmin@lansingmi.gov • Hot water project with BWL • Stryker contract funding • Training tower revenue potential 8. Fire Administration Report • A new firefighter is scheduled to begin next week; two candidates declined offers, and the department is continuing down the eligibility list, including water-rescue-qualified applicants. • A captain from the Fire Marshal Division is currently serving a 20-day trial assignment for an open captain position. • The Assistant Chief hiring process is nearing completion, with a strong pool of candidates interviewed 9. Old Business • Commissioners continued reviewing SOPs and administrative policies for clarity and understanding. • SOP 309 (Operational) was identified for additional review. • Commissioners emphasized the need to understand tactical expectations while staying within the Board’s advisory role. 10. New Business • Request to place retention and 2025 planning review on next month’s agenda; data to be emailed prior to the meeting. • Commissioner Michael Lynn requested that an updated diversity report be added to next month’s agenda. The last report was completed in 2022, and updated demographic data should be provided for Board review. • Discussion on diversity reporting and challenges obtaining accurate demographic data; HR may assist. • Policy review is progressing; items not applicable should be returned to the Board. • Officer elections scheduled for July; annual report preparation noted. • Commissioner Steve Purchase announced they will be absent in June. 11. Requests for Commissioners to be Excused No requests were made. 12. Commissioner Comments • Commissioners discussed retention, diversity, and cultural challenges within the department. • Recognition of ongoing recruitment efforts and cadet program contributions. • Appreciation expressed for administrative progress and leadership efforts. 13. Public Comment (on any matter – speakers must state their name and address; time limit 3 minutes) Please contact Board Secretary if you cannot attend the meeting or need accommodations at (517) 483 - 4200 or LFDadmin@lansingmi.gov Chief Lisa Koenigsknecht offered a brief comment, stating that the department is doing its best to reach the community through ongoing outreach and engagement efforts. 14. General Order None 15. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.