Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

MARCH 25, 2009

 

Invocation:  Commissioner Cox led the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance:  Commissioner Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Call to Order:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

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

Setting of Agenda: 

Commissioner Peckinpaugh would like to add Calendar Dates under New Business.  Commissioner Cole moved to approve the Agenda as amended, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: 

  • February 25, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cammick to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • March 20, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • March 20, 2009 Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cammick to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

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

Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End:  Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Cox moved to accept the Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End, Commissioner Cammick seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses:  None were submitted.  Chief Bradley informed the Board that letters have been sent out.

Guest Speakers:  None.

Public Comment – Agenda Items:  None noted.

Volunteers/Explorers:  Deputy Chief Marzella gave a report. They have been busy with EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operations Course. 

Auxiliary:  None. 

CERT:  Chief Bradley gave a report.

Firefighters:  Captain Crotty and Firefighter Sean Russ attended the meeting.

 

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – Chief Bradley recognized Firefighter Sean Russ with one year of service with the District.  The Board congratulated him.

            2.  Monthly Report – February 2009 report was given.  Discussion ensued.

            3.  Inspector’s Report – February 2009 report was reviewed. 

            4.  Bokeelia Station 3 – Chief Bradley gave an update about the communication system with Comcast.  He also reported his meeting with Mike Dunn, who is planning to attend the next workshop meeting.

 

 

 

 

            5.  Station 1 Bay Expansion – Chief Bradley noted that the trees and sod should be delivered tomorrow and the final inspection should be very soon.

            6.  Matlacha Station 4 – Zoning – Chief Bradley gave a report on zoning and funding issues.  It was the consensus of the Board to send a letter, with the corrected amount, to the Lee County Commission.

            7.  Cape Coral Automatic Aid Status – Deputy Chief Marzella reported that there is a five bugle meeting in late April where a draft of the agreement is expected to be presented.

            8.  Rescue Truck Update - Chief Bradley reported that the truck is in Ocala at Hallmark.

            9.  Proposed after School Program – Chief Bradley gave a report.  Commissioner Cole thoroughly described the nationwide program called Communities in Schools.  This topic will be removed from the agenda until the District is contacted by Communities in Schools.

            10.  Copy of Lee County Electric Bill – Chief Bradley noted that Lee County Electric Cooperative made an error in their new billing process and combined two station’s electric charges on one bill.

           

Old Business: 

            1.  Annexation – After speaking with Cape Coral Councilman Tim Day, Commissioner Peckinpaugh assured everyone that Cape Coral does not want to annex Matlacha. 

            2.  Resolution 2009-03 – Commissioner Cole read Resolution 2009-03 into the record.  Commissioner Cox moved to accept Resolution 2009-03, with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Discussion ensued.  The motion passed unanimously.

New Business:

1.  Calendar Dates - The Board agreed to the following:

            April 17, 2009 Special and Regular Workshop 9:00 AM

            April 22, 2009 Regular General 5:00 PM

            May 22, 2009 Special and Regular Workshop 9:00 AM

            May 27, 2009 Regular General 5:00 PM

            June 19, 2009 Special and Regular Workshop 9:00 AM

            June 24, 2009 Regular General 5:00 PM

 

Public Comment:  General.

Good of the District:  General.

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

 

Meeting adjourned 6:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

 

 

 

                                                           

James Cole/Board Secretary