Meeting Summary and Briefs: Beecher Fire Protection District for Jan. 22, 2026
Beecher Fire Protection District Meeting | Jan. 22, 2026
The Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for a brief but productive session that concluded at 7:13 p.m. The meeting focused on administrative housekeeping, leadership contracts, and updating fire codes. Trustees Bruce Becker, Margie Cook, Dave Kolosh, and Mike Waterman were present, while Trustee Lyle Siefker was absent.
Brief Title: Closed Session Recordings Disposed
The Board voted unanimously to approve the disposal of closed session audio recordings that are more than 18 months old. This routine action is permitted under the Illinois Open Meetings Act once minutes of those sessions have been approved and the statutory time period has passed.
Brief Title: Financials and Bills Approved
Trustees approved the treasurer’s report and the bills for January following a motion by Trustee Dave Kolosh. The financial reports, including bank reconciliations and investment reports for December, were distributed to the trustees prior to the vote. The motion passed 4-0.
Brief Title: Upcoming Appreciation Dinner
The Board announced the date for the Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner. The event is scheduled for March 9, serving as an opportunity to recognize the service and dedication of the district’s firefighters and staff.
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