|
Related pages
List of stories about Orcas Island Fire Department
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 September 10, 2002 meeting
The September 10, 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 Eastsound Firehall. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Olsan and Phalan , Chief Gary Bennett , Paramedic Mike Damoth and EMS Division Chief Eimers.
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 August 8, 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 General Fund vouchers 20172-20229 in the amount of $69,730.19. and Voucher 20236 in the amount of $1147.01 The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan to approve Capital Project invoices 02-0124 through 02-0125 for the Headquarters building project in the amount of $1,040.40. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Olsan and seconded by Commissioner Erly to approve receipt of revenue totaling $9,085.57. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.
Chief Bennett reported he was interested in bidding out the landscape maintenance as a contract bid for 2003.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- A thank you letter was received from both Kiwanis and the WA Aircraft Association for use of the headquarters bay for the Fly-In food preparation.
- San Juan County Building Permit center issued the Final Occupancy Permit on 9/10/02
CHIEF & EMS SUPERVISOR REPORTS:
The monthly reports by EMS Division Chief Eimers and District Chief Bennett were read. Copies of the reports are attached and incorporated by reference.
The Chief noted that volunteer staffing has continued to be a problems at stations 22 and 25. It was agreed that the following would attend Community Meetings:
- Chief Bennett-Westsound Community Meeting
- Commissioner Erly-Olga Community Meeting
Commissioner Phalan complimented EMS Division Chief Eimers on the efficient job he is doing to date as EMS Division Chief.
The Commissioner's reaffirmed their intent to pursue revision of the Headquarters Conditional Use Permit. There was discussion of appropriate use and it was determined a policy should be developed covering usage.
Commissioner Erly requested that careful records be kept of those volunteers participating in the sleeper program and the dates to help address security issues.
According to Chief Bennett Paul Turner is prepared to begin the sprinkler system when the electrical and ditching are completed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Station 21 building project: Final Occupancy Permit issued. The Chief noted he is prepared to release the retainage amount to Colacurcio after conferring with Rolf regarding the few items still left to be completed.
- Top Soil Sale: Orcas Excavators are the only company who have expressed interest in buying the top soil on the headquarters property which will be sold at $8 a square yard. The property will be graded after completion on the soil removal.
- 2002 Budget Preparation meetings:
Wednesday, October 2, 2002 1:30 P.M
- Fire Division 2003 Budget planning
Wednesday, October 9, 2002 1:30 P.M.
- EMS Division 2003 Budget planning
Tuesday, October 29, 2002 7:30 P.M
- Public Meeting 2003 Budget planning
Tuesday, November 12, 2002 7:30 P.M.
- Commissioner Meeting including 2003 Budget Approval
NEW BUSINESS:
- OPALCO-Green Power Program: Chief Bennett provided data from OPALCO regarding the costs to the district of participating in this program . If we purchased 5 blocks it would cost approximately $18.18 over our current monthly electrical charges. The matter was discussed by Commissioners and deferred to the October meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
- Mt. Pickett Road closure: Chief Bennett noted the movement to close Mt. Pickett Road to all vehicles which would prevent state funding for clearing and hence any access in fire situations. A motion was made by Commissioner Erly and seconded by Commissioner Phalan to support keeping Mt. Pickett Road opened for fire access. The motion was voted upon and approved unanimously.
The Commissioners requested the Chief to write to the State Board endorsing their position regarding keeping of Mt. Pickett Rd. open and expressing concern over the current maintenance of the road for fire access.
- Requests for placement on Agenda: Commissioners discussed the concerns raised by a district employee that requests for placement on the agenda be carefully scrutinized to adhere to government guidelines. Chief Bennett has been requested to establish those guidelines.
- Policies and Procedures: Commissioner Phalan has requested that Chief Bennett prioritize the updating of policies and procedures.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
An executive session was called pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 to discuss the Paramedic Contract negotiations at 8:30 P.M.. It was expected to last 15-30 minutes. The regular meeting resumed at 8:45 P.M. No decisions were made at the session.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M
Minutes of July 9, 2002 Orcas Island Fire Commissioner meeting
|
