LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes about the San Juan Fire District  November 11, 2025 meeting.

The commissioners approved the purchase of a new ladder truck costing $2,271,584. Commissioners approved establishing the property tax levy amount for 2026 to be $4,724,000 and approved the budget for
2026. The State Auditor’s Office conducted an audit for 2022, 2023,2024 and will schedule an exit interview.

Chief Monin updated Commissioners on the hiring process for current vacancies and the temporary maintenance facilities expansion. He described the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule methodology.

They discussed Roche Harbor’s request for a zoning change to be discussed at an upcoming County Council  meeting for property near Roche Harbor Rd and Rouleau Rd to be used for 180 new homes.

The new Fire Marshall, Robert Salgado, has been invited to meet with the Commissioners.

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