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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Beecher Fire Protection District for October 2025

December 9, 2025/
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Beecher Fire Protection District Meeting | October 2025

The Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees convened on Thursday, October 23, 2025, to handle routine business and receive departmental updates. Trustees Bruce Becker, Margie Cook, Lyle Siefker, and Mike Waterman were present, while Trustee Dave Kolosh was absent. The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the September meeting, as well as the treasurer’s report and the payment of bills for October.

Foreign Fire Insurance Bylaws Amended:
The board voted 4-0 to approve an amendment to Section 2.1 of the Foreign Fire Insurance Advisory Board bylaws. The motion was made by Trustee Mike Waterman and seconded by Trustee Lyle Siefker.

Open House Recap:
The Public Relations Committee reported that the recent district Open House went well, though attendance was lower than in previous years. The committee noted that multiple events occurring simultaneously likely contributed to the lower turnout.

Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting of the Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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