Board of Trustees Action Items
Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Honoring of Officer Richard E. Hart

During Wednesday night's meeting, Chief David Angelo honored the life of Firestone Officer Richard E. Hart, who, at the age of 34, died on October 18, 1982, from injuries received two days earlier while attempting to contact a driver leaving the scene of an accident. The Firestone Police Department has vowed always to remember his courage, humility, and of course, the ultimate sacrifice he made 40 years ago.

Present during this recognition was Officer Hart's son. Danny Hart spoke about the tragic loss of his father and thanked the community for never forgetting him.

Read more about Officer Richard Hart here.

2022 Budget Amendment & 2023 Budget Review Update

In a Public Hearing during Wednesday night's meeting, the Board of Trustees approved Resolution 22-108, a Budget Amendment for the 2022 Town of Firestone budget. The Town budgets for Capital Improvement Projects annually. However, due to the timing of work performed, these projects may carry over into the following year. This Budget Amendment is to carry over the unspent budgeted funds from these Capital Improvement Projects that were not completed in the previous year.

The Board of Trustees began reviewing the 2023 proposed budget in a Work Session on Wednesday, September 21. All Department Directors presented their budgets for the General Fund. During the Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 28, the Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, Conservation Trust Fund, Firestone Urban Renewal Authority, and Stormwater Fund were presented. During the next Work Session on Wednesday, October 19 the Water Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund will be reviewed.

View the following fund's proposed 2023 budget documents:

General Fund Budget (from 09.21.2022)
Capital Projects Fund Budget (from 09.28.2022)
Debt Service Fund Budget (from 09.28.2022)
Conservation Trust Fund Budget (from 09.28.2022)
Firestone Urban Renewal Authority Budget (from 09.28.2022)
Stormwater Fund Budget (from 09.28.2022)

According to the schedule below, after subsequent funds are presented and discussed, those documents will be posted online at www.firestoneco.gov/budget. Please note that these numbers are proposed and subject to change.

Upcoming Tentative Budget Calendar

Wednesday, October 19: the Water Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund will be reviewed
Wednesday, October 26: Review of Proposed Budget
Wednesday, November 9: Review of Proposed Budget, if necessary
Wednesday, November 16: Budget Adoption in a Public Hearing

Mark Your Calendars

Coffee with a Cop at Stirlini Coffee Co on Monday, October 24 from 9-11 a.m. View more information here.
Neighborhood Meeting #2 for McClure Avenue on Tuesday, October 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Firestone Police Department & Municipal Court Building. View more information here.
Join us for Halloween Safe Night on Friday, October 28 from 5-8 p.m. at the Firestone Regional Sports Complex. View more information here.

Additional Information

View the complete October 12, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting Packet here.

Board of Trustees Action Items are brief summaries of some, but not all, agenda items and do not serve as the official meeting minutes. To request approved meeting minutes of Board of Trustees meetings, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at townclerk@firestoneco.gov.