SAN JUAN COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #2 (ORCAS ISLAND)

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District No. 2 Information

San Juan Fire District No. 2
PO Box 217
Eastsound, WA 98245
360.376.2331
Fax: 360.376.4463 FAX

COMMISSIONERS

John Erly
term expires
December 2003

Harvey Olsan
term expires
December 2005

Bob Phalan
term expires
December 2007

Minutes of May 14, 2002 Commissioners meeting

The May 14, 2002 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the San Juan County FPD #2 was called to order by Chairman John Erly at 7:30 P.M. at the Headquarters Station located at 45 Lavender Lane. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Phalan, Chief Bennett, and paramedics Jim Prades and Mike Damoth.

MINUTES:
A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan that the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on April 9, 2002 be approved as read. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.

FINANCIAL REPORTS:
A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan to approve the 2002 general fund vouchers 19852-19928 in the amount of $84,476.90. The motion was voted upon and approved.

A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan to approve Capital Projects invoices 02-0098 through 02-0105 for the Headquarters building project in the amount of $19,002.55. The motion was voted upon and approved.

A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan to approve Apparatus Fund invoices 02-0006 through 02-0009 in the amount of $24,875.96. The motion was voted upon and approved.

A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan to approve the 2002 revenue vouchers 19929-19936 in the amount of $4,684.79. The motion was voted upon and approved.

CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no correspondence.

CHIEF & EMS SUPERVISOR REPORTS:
The Chief's monthly report were read by Chief Bennett. The EMS Division Chief report was read by the Secretary to the Board. Copies of the reports are attached and incorporated by reference. Chief Bennett noted that the landscape plants were provided by Evans Nursery after the inventory was provided to three bidders. Evans was the low bidder. The Chief also noted that there has been a septic failure at the old station 21. Repair or replacement is pending negotiations with the purchaser.

Commissioner Phalan urged an appeal of the CUP as soon as practical. Chief Bennett recommended that Policies and Procedures needed to be developed and permanent occupancy permit granted before instituting any appeal.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. Station 21 Building Project: Project manager Rolf Eriksen did not provide any report this month. He will provide all construction logs & records regarding the project. One set of operation manuals has been received with two more forthcoming. The paving is to begin 5/15/02; painting has been delayed. There was a recent problem with the heating units. Right Way Heating will be out to check the problem on May 16th. There still remains 5% in the Colacurcio retainage fund. Approximately 10% has been withheld from the painting contract and $33,000 remains due on the paving.

The Chief has been requested to research costs of an irrigation system for the landscaping.

2. Bid Opening: "Old Station 21" One bid was received following advertisement and disbursement of bid packets. The bid was opened and in the amount of $395,635 was offered by John and Joni Trumbull of 4308 Crow Valley Road.

A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan that the offer of the Trumbulls be approved and that Chief Bennett proceed with the purchase and sale agreement. The motion was voted upon and approved.

3. Resolution 2002-3: Bid Opening "Cover-It Building" One bid was received following advertisement and disbursement of bid information. The bid was received from John Evans in the amount of $507. The building is required to be removed on or before May 31, 2002.

A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan approving the sale of the "Cover-It Building" to John & Wanda Evans. The motion was voted upon and approved.

4. EMS Division Chief Search: Four applicants were processed by the search committee and the finalists were Garth Eimers and Ted Schlund. They will undergo psychological tests on May 16th . Background checks are underway. Interviews by the Commissioners will be held at the Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners on May 23, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. The new Division Chief will be announced that evening.

5. Fire District Open House/Dedication: Julie Remington has assumed leadership duties on this project scheduled for 6/15/02 at 1:30 P.M. An invitation list is being prepared. There will be a brief dedication ceremony, tours of the facility and refreshments consisting of cake, coffee and punch.

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Employee Disability Insurance: David Zoeller was unable to attend to present information requesting district support of the employee participation in a disability insurance program offered through the local paramedic association. There was discussion by the Chief, paramedics Damoth and Prades about the components which include both short and long term disability. The rates are very competitive. The Commissioners agreed to table the discussion until the June meeting of the Board.

2. Commissioner Meeting Stipend for service: Commissioner Phalan sought discussion on reimbursement of a meeting stipend for Commissioner service. Chief Bennett noted this might include attendance at committee meetings and seminars. He suggested a policy guideline should be developed. He also noted that it is not budgeted this year. The Commissioners agreed to table the discussion until the June meeting of the Board and directed Chief Bennett to investigate the issue.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
An executive session was held pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 dealing with the paramedic contract negotiations. The session began at 8:15 P.M. and resumed at 8:35 P.M.. No decisions were made.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
June 15, 2002 1:30 P.M. Dedication of Headquarters Station and Open House

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 P.M