City Council Work Session 08.25.2025
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for fire and EMS services with the City of Bethel
Sustainability and efficiency of fire and EMS operations
Legal authority and liability separation for the new district
Appointment process for the fifth at-large board member
Potential future transition to a taxing district
Timeline for JPA execution and implementation
Notable Quotes (3)
It improves efficiency by reducing duplications of facilities, equipment and administration.
EfficiencyExplaining the benefits of the JPA to council members.
We can't open bank accounts and tax IDs and FDIs and pension transfers and all that other stuff until we're a legal entity.
Operational statusExplaining why the JPA must be executed quickly.
Anything I might have to add is just more comment... the Chief has done a really good job and it's working very, very well.
Inter-city collaborationSupporting the progress made by the joint committee.
People (5)
Chief SchmidtFire Chief
Managing the transition to a formal joint powers agreement for emergency services.
Mayor BoboMayor
Facilitating the work session regarding the JPA progression.
Charlie SmithConsultant
Provided expertise on the JPA legal structure and formation.
Mayor Todd MillerMayor of Bethel
Representing the City of Bethel in the collaborative fire service efforts.
JoelCouncil Member
Involved in the JPA committee and raised questions regarding statutes.
Places Mentioned
City of St. FrancisCity of Bethel
Events & Meetings (3)
- August 25th, 5:30 p.m. - City Council Work Session
- September 15th - Final approval meeting for City of St. Francis
- September 18th - Final agreement/execution meeting for City of Bethel