RUSK COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Emergency Services Commissioners of Rusk County Emergency Services District No. 1, to be held at 1515 Whippoorwill Ave., City of Henderson, Texas, at 7 p.m., March 20, 2025
***NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC***
The following agenda items will be discussed, considered and action taken as appropriate:
***Public Comments***
Any member of the public that wishes to make a public comment must request to be called on prior to the meeting. Requests shall be made to the Secretary/Treasurer of the Board, Gloria Dooley, and comments are limited to 5 minutes per agenda item.

1. Call meeting to order and establish a quorum
2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call of Departments
4. Consider and approve Minutes of previous meetings
5. Consider and approve monthly Financial Reports
6. Consider and approve monthly Payment of Bills
7. Consider and approve any revenue transfers among District accounts
8. Consider, discuss and possibly approve any pending items regarding the training facility
9. Consider, discuss and possibly approve anything pertaining to radio communications in the District, including upgrades to P25 mobile units for the District
10. Consider and possibly approve payment for core samples for the New Salem VFD
11. Consider, discuss and possibly approve accepting transfer of real and personal property from the Laneville VFD (to include, but not limited to, transfer of property warranty deed; vehicle title to 2009 Klein tender; vehicle title to 2003 Ford brush truck)
12. Consider and possibly approve quote on perimeter lighting controls
13. Consider, discuss and possibly approve action on unreturned Agreements for Protection Services from District fire departments
14. Consider, discuss and possibly approve accepting extractor from a grant received by the Rusk County Rescue Unit and paying for any differences in cost
15. Consider and possibly approve hiring temporary help with organization of District files
16. Consider, discuss and possibly approve the purchase of iPad(s)/tablet(s) for Board Member(s)
17. Consider and possibly approve for the Crims Chapel VFD signage ($950.00) and synchronizing lights ($600.00) for new brush truck
18. Consider and possibly approve a cost of $675.00 per District student in Fire Academy 3 that is not covered under grant reimbursement
19. Consider, discuss and approve formation of a Radio Communications Protocols Committee for finalization of policy on Protocols
20. Consider and possibly approve allowing fire departments to store training props in the ESD storage building
21. Consider and possibly approve the purchase of a “3” fire hydrant for the City of New London
22. Consider and possibly approve a cost share with the Overton VFD for 10 complete SCBAs. Cost share breakdown: City of Overton $30,000.00; McMillan Jr. Foundation $25,000.00; ESD $25,410.00 for a total cost of $80,410.00
23. Consider, discuss and possibly approve opening of bids for concrete work at the Tatum VFD and possibly awarding bid for project
24. Public Comments/Announcements
25. Adjournment

On this 17th day of March 2025, this notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Gloria Dooley, Secretary/Treasurer

The Rusk County Emergency Services District #1 is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodation or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please call Gloria Dooley, Secretary/Treasurer of Rusk County Emergency Services District #1 at (903) 646-5917 for information. Hearing impaired or speech disabled person equipped with telecommunications devices for deaf may utilize the statewide Relay Texas Program by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-735-2988.

The Board may retire to Executive Session any time between the meeting’s opening and adjournment for any purpose authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, including but not limited to: consultation with legal counsel (Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code); discussion of real estate acquisition (Section 551.072); discussion regarding a prospective
gift to the District (Section 551.073); personnel matters (Section 551.074); and/or deliberation regarding security devices or security audits (Section 551.076 and 551.089). Action, if any, will be taken in open session.