Frankfort Fire Trustees Hold Four-Hour Closed Session on Chief Search
Article Summary:
The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, dedicating nearly four hours to a private closed session regarding the search for a new Fire Chief. The Board adjourned shortly after reconvening without taking any formal action.
Frankfort Fire Protection District Key Points:
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Four-Hour Discussion: Trustees entered closed session at 3:00 p.m. and did not return to open session until 6:59 p.m.
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Sole Agenda Item: The meeting was called specifically to discuss the “Interviews and Assessment Process for Fire Chief Replacement.”
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No Votes: Despite the lengthy deliberation, no public votes were taken regarding the hiring process.
The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on Monday, December 1, 2025, for a special meeting focused exclusively on the leadership transition of the department.
The meeting at Fire Station Number Seventy-One began at 3:00 p.m. with all five trustees present: President Nicholas Spano, Robert Boll, Patricia Field, Justin Lohrens, and James McGeever, Jr.
Immediately following the roll call, Trustee Boll moved to enter a closed session to discuss the “Interviews and Assessment Process for Fire Chief Replacement.” The Board remained behind closed doors for approximately four hours.
Trustees reconvened in public at 6:59 p.m. President Spano confirmed that no action was taken as a result of the closed session. The meeting was adjourned two minutes later at 7:01 p.m.
Board Attendance:
The special meeting was attended by the full Board of Trustees: President Nicholas Spano, Robert Boll, Patricia Field, Justin Lohrens, and James McGeever, Jr. Recording Secretary Michelle Selvaggio was also present.
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