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Brightwaters board approves $398,042 Bayshore Fire District contract amid fee increase
Summary
The Brightwaters board voted to approve a $398,042 contract with the Bayshore Fire District after hearing that the district will raise fees roughly $44,000; the board recorded the approval by voice vote but did not provide a roll-call tally.
The Brightwaters board approved a $398,042 contract with the Bayshore Fire District after hearing that the district planned to raise fees by about $44,000.
Mayor (S1) opened the discussion, saying the fire district “told us that our fees are gonna go up $44,000.” He then moved to approve the Bayshore Fire District contract for $398,042; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The record does not include a roll-call tally for the vote.
Board members said the increase reflects rising equipment and training costs for the volunteer fire district, and the mayor noted Brightwaters still pays less per household than neighboring areas. The board also discussed the village’s limited representation on the fire board and the budgetary impact of the fee increase.
No formal opposition or amendment was recorded during the meeting. The board did not provide further details on whether the village will seek additional representation on the fire district board.
