Vice chair moves to void prior firefighter eligibility list; meeting certifies merged list

The vice chair moved to void the firefighter eligibility list certified Oct. 22, 2025, and to certify the merged eligibility list currently before members, and the motion was recorded as passing.

The move followed an explanation from the department chief that staff requested a new entry-level test to expand the candidate pool and planned to merge the new results with remaining Band A candidates from the previous list. "We are anticipating on, hiring most likely around 8 people between now and the end of the year, due to, retirements," the chief said, explaining the rationale for enlarging the pool.

The vice chair said the merged list would be certified for one year and would combine the 2025 and 2026 lists to provide a larger set of candidates for upcoming hires. Committee member Chuck said he saw no need for changes to the minutes from the prior meeting and did not raise objections to moving forward with the eligibility-list change.

The vice chair moved the measure; a second was not recorded in the transcript. The meeting then recorded affirmative responses when members were polled: the transcript shows "Mister Edwardo" responded yes and "Mister Sprint" responded yes. The motion was recorded in the meeting as approved. The transcript does not record a full roll-call of all members or a formal tally beyond these affirmative confirmations.

After the action, the chief thanked members for their cooperation and said additional meetings may be needed to manage ongoing changes in the fire department. The vice chair adjourned the meeting.

Next steps: the merged eligibility list will be certified for one year so the department may proceed with hiring from the expanded pool; the transcript does not specify the date the certified list takes effect or further administrative deadlines.