Foreign Fire Insurance Board

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE Foreign Fire Insurance Board - Meeting Notice & Agenda Monday/ August 25, 2025,0900 -1000 Station 16 Second Floor Conference Room Distribution List: Cat! to Order FFIB Members Public Comments (3 Minutes Each) Fire Chief Nicholas Eschner FF Jacob Gasior Acceptance of Minutes - July 14, 2025 (attached) FF Matthew Finnander FFJeremy Fisher IV. Reports FF Michael Adams a. Chairperson - Chief Nicholas Eschner FF Andrew Schmitt b. Vice Chairperson-Jacob Gasior FFJeremySimonelii c. Secretary - Firefighter Matthew Finnander d. Treasurer- FirefighterJeremySimonel!i N on-votinR Member e. Sub-committees J. Prendi, Finance Director Board Administration V. Public Comment DC Steve Jagman DC Adam Pease VI. 0!d Business Nancy Maroney a. Update on Purchases of Approved Requests Bunkroom Improvements - Station #16 ~ Capital improvements (In Progress) a RITCOUTDOORS.Com Stainless drinking mugs (Approved) H Re-lntroduction of Pick List ($350/per person approved - Pending logistical matters) a Semi Annual Cleaning of ice Machines-3 Stations (Approved-Waiting on Specific Date) a Low Maintenance Durable Outdoor Chairs - Station #18 (Amended and Approved" Delivered) H Annual Open Request - Department Training (Approved - In Progress) B Annual Open Request-Knife Sharpening-Ail 3 Stations (Approved-In Progress) a Annuai Open Request - Cable/lnternet Service - All 3 Stations (Approved - In Progress) B Annual Open Request-Peloton Subscription for Bikes/Treadmills-Ail 3 Stations (Approved - In Progress) Annual Open Request-FDIC Attendance (Approved-In Progress) VII. New Business a. New Requests: VIII. Next Meeting Confirmation-TBD IX. Adjournment Attachments: Meeting Minutes from June 23, 2025 This meeting is open to the public and your attendance is encouraged. This notice is in accordance with Illinois State Statute 5 ILCS -120/2.02 624159 FFIB Meeting Agenda fe Attachments  Skokie Fire Department Foreign Fire Insurance Board July 14th, 2025 Wlinutes: Foreign Fire Insurance Board: Chief Hoeflich, FF Schmitt, FF Simonelli, FF Fisher, FF Adams, FF Gaslor, FF Finnander Meeting Called to Order: Chairperson: Chief Hoeflich called meeting to order Time: 0912 Members Present: Chief Hoefiich, FF Simonelli, FF Fisher, FF Gasior, FF Adams, FF Finnander Members Not Present: FF Schmitt Non-members Present: DC Eschner, DC Jagman Approval of Minutes from June 23rd,2025: Motion to accept FF Fisher, Second FF Schmitt. Minutes approved 6-0 Reports: Chairperson: Nothing New to Report Vice Chairperson: Not Present Secretary: Nothing New to Report Treasurer: Nothing New to Report Sub-committees: Nothing new to report Update on Previously Approved and Tabled Items: Bunk Room- Work stiif scheduled to begin on time. Next item of business is selecting storage for each room. Work to begin August 11th. RTtCOUDOORS.com Stainiess drinking mugs for each station- FF Moran was informed that he has a budget of $500. If the mode! he originally selected is no longer available,  he can find another model within that price point. He stated he would like FF Gasior to select the style of cup. FF Gasior to follow up. Replacement of Broken Tool Chest at Station 18- Request originally denied. FF Simonelli stated there are issues with the chest and will have members resubmit the request. Reintroduction of the Pick List- Meeting held with Galls representative. They are working to create the online store. FF Schutz will meet with admin to determine what items will be on the fist. Semi Annual Cleaning of Ice Machines- The rep for the company stated that each cleaning will be more expensive because we are not having them performed quarterly. We are awaiting the quote. We are due for cleanings at the end of August. Outdoor Chairs- Delivered and in service. Annua! Open Request- Department Training: Approved Annual Open Request- Knife Sharpening: Approved Annual Open Request- Cable/lnternet Service: Approved Annual Open Request- Peloton Subscription: Approved Annual Open Request- FDIC Attendance: Approved New Business: Request 1356897750- Lt. Eaglin requests $1,580 for the purchase of miscellaneous fitness equipment for the gym at Station 17. A motion to approve was made by FF Finnander, seconded by FF Gasior. Motion approved 6-0. Funds to be taken from Fire and Safety Supplies. Requestl 358808192- Lt. Handler requests $448 for a new TV for the Lieutenant's Office at Station 18. A motion to approve the purchase up to $500 was made by FF Fisher, seconded by FF Adams. Motion approved 6-0. Funds to be taken from Furniture and Fixtures. Next IVieeting: August 25th, 2025 Tentative Future Meetings: 9/15 10/27 11/17 12/8 Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by FF Fisher, Seconded FF Finnander Meeting adjourned: 0925 Minutes recorded and submitted by FF Finnander, Foreign Fire Insurance Board Secretary 8/20/25, 6:43AM 65 ILCS 5/11-10-2 (65 ILCS 5/11-10-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-10-2) Sec. 11-10-2. (a) A foreign fire insurance board shall be created by and among the sworn members of the fire department of each municipality with fewer than 500/000 inhabitants that has an organized fire department . The board shall consist of 7 trustees; the fire chief, who shall hold office by virtue of rank, and 6 members,. who shall be elected at large by the sworn members of the department. https://www.j[ga.gov/Documents/iegls!at!on/ifcs/documents/006500050K11-10-2.htm 1/1