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Fire chief reports rising hours; board approves hiring of new firefighter after closed session
Summary
The fire department logged more responses and hours year-to-date than last year; the board moved into closed session on personnel and then approved hiring a new firefighter.
Fire Chief Troy Madland reported increased activity for the Lyndon Station Fire Department: 10 calls in April totaling 132.5 hours and 12 calls in May totaling 83 hours. Year-to-date the department recorded 595.5 hours compared with 427.5 hours at the same point last year. Madland said the tender's clutch needs replacement and will provide cost estimates for the board's consideration.
The board convened in closed session at 9:07 p.m. under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to consider personnel matters. After reconvening at 9:16 p.m., trustees unanimously approved hiring a new firefighter. The minutes do not list the new hire's name or start date.
