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Trustees table resolution to send prospective hire to state basic firefighter training 3-2
Summary
A separate walk-on resolution to send the prospective hire, Bryce Fisher, to basic firefighter training was tabled by the board 3-2, meaning the village will not yet sponsor his attendance even though the MOU with the state was approved.
After failing to approve the appointment of Bryce Fisher, the board considered a walk-on resolution to authorize sending him to a basic firefighter training course. Trustees voted 3-2 to table that resolution.
The Fire Chief explained that even a volunteer attending state academy classes must be sponsored and that state career-fire academies generally do not accept unpaid volunteers. The chief also noted the training requirement and paperwork the village must complete whether or not a hire is approved.
Why it matters: Tabling the training authorization leaves the village unable to count a trainee toward contractual staffing until the village both hires the individual and the candidate completes required state and local steps. The chief said the academy and paramedic timelines create long lead times for staffing improvements, which is why he had sought the quick authorization earlier in the meeting.
The vote was recorded as 3 in favor of tabling and 2 opposed. Trustees did not record a mover or seconder in the public meeting minutes for the tabling motion shown in the record.
Ending: The board moved on to other walk-on items and personnel motions; the training authorization can be brought back for consideration at the Feb. 5 meeting.
