The Dent County Fire Protection District Board met for its monthly meeting Friday, June 6, with board members present including David Green Shields, Liz Gruendel, Mike Godi, and Jeff Stokes. Not in attendance was board member Dr. Leigh Ann Price.
The monthly reimbursement report was presented with a total of 16 calls for the month and 143 total calls for the year. The month of May included three fire; three hazmat; three medical; one public service; one accident; one agency assist; one canceled; and three other incidents.
The next meeting will take place 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 8.
In new business, Mary Martin from American Midwestern Insurance was on hand to discuss Insurance from VFIS and ESIP for the department and answer questions from the board. Provident Insurance from Town and Country Insurance also presented. The board asked to see some changes in the policy and different options from American Midwestern.
Under chief reports, Chief Dennis Floyd reported there was an increase of $5,000.00 on skid units due to a new tariff charge. The chief will rebid and get results to the board. Further, after looking at three truck manufacturers, it appears the Banner truck is better than the Fouts or Sentinel for DCFPD needs. The board decided that a special meeting would be required to move forward with brush trucks. The date was tentatively set for June 25 or 26.
Also approved included the following:
• Minutes, financial report (with an ending balance of $365,887.97), bills, payments, statements, and budget
• Acceptance of revised by-laws, with changes added in May 2025
