Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 18:00 by President Neil Frame

Attendance and Explantion of Absences

Board Members in Attendance: Neil Frame, Mark Villa, Keith Dierking, Branch Russell, Greg Klaiber

Also Attending: Josh Boyles, Kris Kleiner, Max Herte, Will Quinby

Zoom: Christina Jantzef

Approval of the March 18, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

Motion made, seconded, and unanimously approved.

Public Comment & Announcements

• No public comment
• Update on the EAR – Will Quinby
  • Will Quinby reported that construction of the EAR is nearing completion. CEI is on schedule for a May opening of the EAR. A small punch list is yet to be completed before a May 6, 2026 Dedication Ceremony. A short ceremony will be held at the North end of the EAR to introduce it to the public.
  • Final Step to Completion:.
    • Final grading and compaction
    • Complete Boulder Guardrails
    • Install Trash Rack in Water Quality Basin; Complete maintenance access to basin.
    • 4’ Asphalt apron at Highway 74 intersection
    • Install gates, signs and locks
    • Hydroseed slopes.

Financial Reports

Review of March financials

• The March 2026 financial report was presented by Christina Jantzef.
  • The budget has reached the quarterly completion point in the district’s annual budget cycle.
  • At this stage of the cycle, revenue collections exceed capital expenditures to date..
• A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously to accept the year-to-date financials as presented.

Review of Notable Payables

• Nothing to report. 

Reports of Officers, Committees, Professional Consultants

Administrators/Training Coordinator – Lt. Max Herte

• Mountain Area Hazmat Training has begun with 32 cadets from Genesee Fire, Foothills, Clear Creek Fire, Central City Fire and Evergreen Fire .
• Monthly training consisted of Engineer relay and pumping training with Foothills Fire
• Genesee Fire is planning and hosting the Mountain Area Wildland Training on May 16.
• Three GFPD members will attend the FDIC Conference in Indianapolis, April 20–25, to engage in professional development, network with peer departments, and evaluate emerging equipment and tactics.

Deputy Chief Reports

•  The Department has run seventy-five calls for the year.  

Apparatus Coordinator – Chief Boyles

• All apparatus are in service.

Recruiting Coordinator Lt. Kris Kleiner

• The Department currently has six recruits enrolled in the April/May Mountain Area Hazmat Training. Four recruits are beginning the initial phase of the firefighter training cycle, while two cadets are completing Hazmat training as the final requirement needed to satisfy their Fire Fighter One certification.

Facilities Coordinator

• Station One is receiving a software upgrade to its reporting systems and station alerting. This enhancement will improve how District personnel monitor operations and respond to alarms..

Old Business

• GFR Addition Discussion – Chief Boyles
  • Chief Josh Boyles briefed the Board on the preliminary planning and design work for an addition to Station One. He is collaborating with Affect Architecture (Denver) to develop plans that add apparatus bays and on‑site sleeping quarters. The preliminary designs prioritize protection of District assets and the establishment of in‑district dormitory-style sleeping accommodations to support member retention and ensure staffing levels sufficient to maintain District viability over time. Any designs that advance to the bid stage will be released through the standard bidding process.

New Business

Chief vacation approval – Neil Frame

• A motion was made to approve the Chief’s ten day vacation between May and June of 2026, seconded, and unanimously approved.

921 replacement discussion – Chief Boyles

• Chief Josh Boyles briefed the Board on the scheduled replacement of unit 921. Administration recommended procuring a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning and outlined the operational and financial benefits of an electric response utility vehicle. The replacement for unit 921 is planned in the 2026 budget cycle. District personnel expressed support for adopting the electric vehicle to achieve projected savings in service and maintenance costs associated with operating the unit.
• A motion was made to approve the purchase of 2025 F-150 Lightning costing $61,425.00 as presented, second and unanimously approved.

Meeting Adjournment

There being no further business, the board meeting was adjourned at 19:35