Fire District #3 Regular Meeting July 21, 2026

LWVSJ Observer Corps*: Fire District #3 Commissioners Meeting, July 21, 2026

Commissioners approved a one-time contribution to Chief Monin’s retirement fund of $15,000,

following a positive performance evaluation from the Special Meeting on July 2, 2026.

  Commissioners passed a resolution updating fiscal and financial policies for the district.  

The Fire District sent SJ County officials a letter detailing the district’s plan to resume administration of the Burn Permit Program starting this Fall.  They discussed the burn permit fee structure and agreed to adjust fees when appropriate and partial cost-recovery to encourage public use of the program.

Chief Monin walked Commissioners through a Mid-Year Review of Budget which he described as “healthy”.  The district has hired an engineering firm for services on the Stuart Island West building.  Changing insurance companies saved the district $25,000.  Commissioners exchanged ideas about volunteer benefits, such as a vanity plate subsidy.

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