Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District for Nov. 17, 2025
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Nov. 17, 2025
The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Fire Station #81 to adopt the 2026 budget and review operational reports. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Trustees Bill Moncrief, Larry Goodwin, Nick Kotchou, Brian Hupe, and Mike Shivers were present, while Trustees Bill Weber and Bob Davis were absent.
The board appointed Trustee Nick Kotchou as Secretary pro-tem for the meeting. In addition to passing financial ordinances and approving a $320,000 workers’ compensation renewal, the board discussed upcoming contract renewals for the Fire Chief and Deputy Chief, which will appear on the December agenda.
Strategic Planning Participation Low:
Chief Malone reported that the district held three SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis meetings to help complete a strategic plan, but only six members of the public attended in total. A survey is currently being conducted via QR code, with 25 responses received so far.
Memorial Completed:
A plaque honoring Trustee Osborne has been installed, and the memorial at Station 83 is now complete. Chief Malone stated that a dedication ceremony is being planned for the spring.
High Volume of Simultaneous Calls:
The Deputy Chief’s report regarding October operations revealed that the department handles simultaneous calls 21% of the time. The board discussed recent call data, including incident locations and handling times.
Solar and Permit Activity:
The Fire Marshal reported a busy October, issuing 16 fire prevention permits. The district continues to work on solar projects in the area.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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