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Waldo fire chief briefs trustees on 2026 budget; board awaits security quotes
Summary
Chief Tyler Collins presented the Waldo Fire Department’s proposed 2026 budget. Trustees expressed concern about low village contributions and the chief’s pay; the board reviewed security upgrade quotes and is awaiting more estimates before taking action.
Waldo Fire Department Chief Tyler Collins attended the Village Board meeting on Dec. 8 to explain the department’s proposed 2026 budget. President Travis Thomas said he was “saddened that the Village of Waldo contributes such a small amount to the WFD,” and Trustee Michael Hintz said the wage for the fire chief appeared highly underpaid.
Board members discussed budget priorities but did not change funding or pass any budget appropriation during the meeting. The board and Chief Collins reviewed returned quotes for floor and door security upgrades at the firehouse; the department is waiting for additional quotes and no procurement action was taken at this meeting.
The minutes record that the Waldo Fire Department has responded to 49 calls for the year. The board did not record a vote tied to a funding commitment in the minutes; further budget action will appear on a future agenda if trustees pursue changes.
