Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

JANUARY 28, 2009

 

Call to Order:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.

Roll Call:  Commissioners Cox, Cole, Peckinpaugh, Ristau and Cammick were present.  Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, and Secretary Udart were present. 

 

Election of Officers

Commissioner Peckinpaugh opened the floor for nominations.

 

Commissioner Cammick moved to nominate John Peckinpaugh as Chair, Commissioner Cole seconded.  Commissioner Cox moved to close the nominations for Chair with Commissioner Cole to second.  The motions were voted upon and passed.

 

Commissioner Cole moved to nominate Ken Cox as Vice Chair, Commissioner Cammick seconded.  Commissioner Cammick moved to close the nominations for Vice Chair with Commissioner Cole to second.  The motions were voted upon and passed.

 

Commissioner Cammick moved to split the Treasurer – Secretary position into two positions instead of one, with Commissioner Cole to second.  The motion was voted upon and passed.

 

Commissioner Cox moved to nominate John Cammick as Treasurer, Commissioner Cole seconded.  Commissioner Cox moved to close the nominations for Treasurer with Commissioner Cole to second.  The motions were voted upon and passed.

 

Commissioner Cammick moved to nominate James Cole as Secretary, Commissioner Cox seconded.  Commissioner Cox moved to close the nominations for Secretary with Commissioner Cammick to second.  The motions were voted upon and passed.

 

Setting of Agenda: 

Chief Bradley would like to table #9, after school program, on the Chief’s Report until next month.  Chief Bradley would also like to add Lodge Construction Pay Request to the Chief’s Report as #9.  Commissioner Cole moved to approve the Agenda as amended, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: 

  • December 17, 2008 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cammick to second.  Commissioner Peckinpaugh abstained.  Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
  • January 23, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • January 23, 2009 Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Commissioner Cammick presented the Treasurer’s Report.  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report, with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End:  December 2008:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh informed the Board that this packet will be discussed, in detail, at the February 2009 Workshop.  Commissioner Cox moved to accept the October, November and December 2008 Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet, with Commissioner Cammick to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses:  None were submitted.

Guest Speakers:  None.

Public Comment – Agenda Items:  None noted.

Volunteers/Explorers:  Deputy Chief Marzella gave a report.  They have been working on vehicle extrication.

Auxiliary:  Jeanne Adams gave a report on The Taste of Pine Island.  Everyone had a good time.

CERT:  Chief Bradley thanked the members for their help at the Grand Opening of Station #3.

Firefighters:  Nothing noted.

 

Income Statement & Balance Sheet: The Board reviewed the income statement and balance sheet.  Commissioner Cole moved to accept the Income Statement and Balance Sheet ending January 31, 2009, with Commissioner Cammick to second.  Motion passed unanimously

 

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – Chief Bradley handed out three service award pins:  Captain Tim Larrimore, 20 years of service, Engineer Ed Wentz, 20 years of service and Deputy Chief Joseph Marzella, 5 years of service.

            2.  Monthly Report – December 2008 report was given.

            3.  Inspector’s Report – Chief Bradley informed the Board that Inspector Roach will have the information next month.

            4.  Bokeelia Station 3 – Chief Bradley gave an update.  The Dedication/Grand Opening was a success.  They are working on a punch list.

            5.  Station 1 Bay Expansion – Chief Bradley gave a progress report.  Things are going well and the work is almost finished.

            6.  Matlacha Station 4 – Property Progress – Chief Bradley said the property belongs to the fire district now.  Discussion ensued.

            7.  Cape Coral Automatic Aid Status – Deputy Chief Marzella had nothing new to report.

            8.  Rescue Truck Update - Chief Bradley reported that the truck could possibly be delivered at the end of February.

            9.  Request For Payment – Lodge Construction - Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Cox moved to pay the request to Lodge Construction, with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously

 

Old Business

            1.  Excused Absences – Commissioner Peckinpaugh and the Board read over a memo from Attorney Jim Fox.  Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Peckinpaugh tabled the subject until the February workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

New Business:  None.

Public Comment:  General.

Good of the District:  General.

 

Commissioner Cox moved to adjourn, with Commissioner Cole to second.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned 6:20 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

 

 

 

                                                           

James Cole/Board Secretary