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Common Council approves DNR mutual‑aid MOU and accepts Koski Fire Department amendment to alarm dispatch
Summary
The Mayville Common Council approved Resolution 6044‑2026 to enter a mutual‑aid memorandum with the Wisconsin DNR for fire suppression and related resources, and approved Resolution 6045‑2026 allowing a neighboring department to withdraw from automatic dispatch for low‑priority alarm calls while retaining mutual‑aid for major incidents.
Mayville — At a special council meeting March 23, the Common Council approved two resolutions affecting fire mutual‑aid arrangements.
Resolution 6044‑2026 authorizes a memorandum of understanding with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to participate in mutual‑aid and fire‑suppression services. Staff said membership allows departments to access DNR supplies at discounted prices (examples cited: foam purchases up to 50% off), training and grant eligibility that the city currently cannot access. Council approved the resolution by voice vote.
The council also approved Resolution 6045‑2026, which recognizes the Koski Fire Department’s intent to withdraw from automatic mutual aid for certain low‑priority calls (so‑called “smells and bells” such as smoke alarms, gas alarms and carbon‑monoxide incidents) while remaining available for major incidents (structure fires, vehicle accidents). Staff explained Koski proposed the change because staffing shortages make automatic response impractical for minor alarm calls; dispatch procedures can still code the neighboring department to respond when needed for higher‑priority incidents. Council approved the amendment by voice vote.
Both resolutions passed without recorded roll‑call tallies in the transcript; staff said the changes should improve access to supplies and better align mutual aid with staffing realities.
