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 August 8, 2002 Commissioners meeting

The August 8, 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. The meeting was attended by Commissioners Olsan and Phalan, Chief Gary Bennett, EMS Division Chief Garth Eimers, and paramedics James Prades and Mike Damoth.

MINUTES:

A motion was made by Commissioner Olsan and seconded by Commissioner Erly that the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on July 9, 2002 and the Special Meeting of the Board on July 18, 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 Olsan to approve the vouchers 20109-20161 in the amount of $55,708.77. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Olsan and seconded by Commissioner Erly to approve revenue vouchers 20162-20171 in the amount of $5,514.67. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Olsan to approve invoice 02-0012 for the Apparatus Budget in the amount of $243.22. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Olsan to approve invoice 02-0123 for the Headquarters Building Budget in the amount of $25.85. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.

Chief Bennett noted that there remains the resolution of the issues involving the air handling and paving and payment of the retainage amount.

Correction to the July Financial Reports: Naco/Pebsco Invoice increased from $1512.46 to $1515.87.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Civil Service Conference information Sept 25 and 26 in Yakima

October 1, 2002 Health Care Workshop put on by the WA Fire Commissioners Association regarding the Medical / Dental insurance coverage

August 2, 2002 letter from the Dept. of Labor & Industries releasing San Juan Fire District #2 from liability for Industrial Insurance premiums re: construction of Station 21.

CHIEF and EMS SUPERVISOR REPORTS:

The monthly reports by EMS Division Chief Garth Eimers and Chief Bennett were read. Copies of the reports are attached and incorporated by reference.

Chief Bennett noted that older hose is tested to 250 lbs and some was found to be failing. New hose is tested to 400 lbs. He noted that hose purchase is in this year’s budget. Surplus hose is sold for $.25 foot for a 50’ section.

Helmets and car seats are funded through grants from the Highway Traffic Safety Commissioner, the Firefighter/EMT Association and North West Region Council.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.

OLD BUSINESS:

Station 21 building project: Permanent occupancy is still delayed pending county issues with paving next to Mt. Baker Road. The district is still within it’s 60 days extension.

Top soil sale: Chief Bennett has recommendation that the surplus top soil from the construction project be offered at $8.00 per yard and be divided by the interested parties. Conditions of sale involve self-hauling and cooperation in final grading and drainage.

Resolution 2002-6 re: Commissioner Compensation for District Service: A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Olsan to approved Resolution 2002-6 providing for compensation for meetings/seminars including travel days for district related business. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:
Request for Agenda Time re: Library Levy Proposition: Audrey Stupke, President of the Orcas Island Library Board appeared at the meeting with Victoria Parker, Paige McCormick and Steve Garrision. She advised the Board of the terms of Proposition I on the September, 2002 ballot and discussed the rationale for the request to restore the library levy from $.38 to $.50 per $1000 assessed valuation. She noted that the library has exceeded space needed for additional books, reference material and children’s programs. The Board is looking at a construction extension which would be paid for by 2005. She also noted that the current 1% increase would not allow the library to continue it’s existing services.

Mike Damoth addressed the Board and objected to the appearance of Ms. Stupke on the fire district agenda on the basis that the subject matter did not relate to district business.

The Board Secretary noted that the current procedure provides only that a party must complete the Commissioner Agenda Request to be placed on the Agenda.

Pat Roley, Baldwin Resource Group: Insurance Representative: Mr. Roley provided a packet which was comprised of information on the Baldwin Group, a summary of district coverage for the 2002-03 coverage period. He discussed various provisions and changes to our coverage and answered questions posed by the Commissioners. Policies on stations include guaranteed replacement cost. Major increase in premiums due to new headquarters station. Overall annual increase is approximately $3,000.

Coverage includes business/personal property (those items not secured to a building, ie. computers) at replacement cost with a $1,000.00 deductible. Portable property includes firefighter equipment, breathing apparatus, radios.

Mr. Roley was asked by the Commissioners to provide a breakdown of the coverage for different station locations.

Paramedics and EMT’s are covered for malpractice insurance. The coverage includes Professional Health Care Liability (errors and omissions) and Good Samaritan Liability which gives 24 hour coverage at a district related activity or not. The district also has a Three Million dollar umbrella policy.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 8:20P.M. and resumed at 8:40 P.M.. It was held pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 regarding the paramedic contract negotiations. No decisions were reached.

ANNOUNCEMENTS and DISCUSSION:
The next meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the Fire District is scheduled for September 10 at 7:30 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M

Minutes of July 9, 2002 Orcas Island Fire Commissioner meeting