Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

APRIL 22, 2009

 

Call to Order:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Invocation:  Reverend Ann McLemore led the invocation.  The Board thanked Reverend McLemore for all she has done for the fire district and that she will be missed.

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

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 Auditor’s Report under New Business.  Commissioner Cammick would like to add Commissioner Compensation under Old Business.  Commissioner Cole moved to approve the Agenda as amended, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: 

  • March 25, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • April 17, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed with Commissioner Cole abstaining.
  • April 17, 2009 Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed with Commissioner Cole abstaining.

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:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh reminded the Board that a complete copy of the packet is located in the Administrative Assistant’s office.  Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End, Commissioner Cox seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses:  None were submitted.  Discussion ensued. 

Guest Speakers:  None.

Public Comment – Agenda Items:  None noted.

Volunteers/Explorers:  Deputy Chief Marzella gave a report.  

Auxiliary:  Jeanne Adams gave a report on an upcoming car wash/hot dog event at Winn Dixie on July 18, 2009.  She also announced that they have a scholarship for applicants who want to be in the fire service.  The Auxiliary would also like to help with the purchase of furniture for Station #3.  Discussion ensued.

CERT:  Chief Bradley noted that training session for a mock “Mass Casualty” incident is scheduled at Station #3 in May.

Firefighters:  None present.

 

 

 

 

 

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – Deputy Chief Marzella recognized all of the firefighters for their quick responses to structure fires.  Chief Bradley praised the firefighters for continuing to help with the finishing touches at Station #1.  Chief Bradley received a complimentary letter concerning the professionalism and quality work done by Inspector Roach.

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

            3.  Inspector’s Report – It will be presented next month. 

            4.  Bokeelia Station 3 – Chief Bradley informed the Board that construction is complete.  Lettering on the building is in progress.

            5.  Station 1 Bay Expansion – Chief Bradley noted that the work is done.

            6.  Matlacha Station 4 – Zoning – Chief Bradley gave a report on zoning and funding issues.  Discussion ensued.  The District’s attorney, Mr. Pritt, will get in contact with Lee County for clarification of Public Safety Director John Wilson’s letter.

            7.  Cape Coral Automatic Aid Status – Deputy Chief Marzella reported that the project has been put on hold due to the current economy.

            8.  Rescue Truck Update – The Board examined the new rescue truck.

 

Meeting Recessed at 5:44 p.m.

Meeting Resumed at 5:56 pm

 

Old Business: 

            1.  Final Lodge Construction Bill regarding Station #1 and Station #3 - Commissioner Cammick moved to pay the final Lodge Construction bill in the amount of $387,048.16, with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Discussion ensued.  The motion passed unanimously.

            2.  Commissioner’s Reimbursement - Commissioner Cammick moved to set a compensation level of $50.00 a month for each Commissioner, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Discussion ensued.

 

Commissioner Cammick amended his motion to add the words “and it is optional whether you take your check or not, on a monthly basis.”  Commissioner Peckinpaugh added that “If you are not going to take it, you need to inform the Administrative Assistant each month.”  Commissioner Cox seconded the motion.  The amendment passed unanimously.

 

Roll-Call Vote on the motion “To set a compensation level of $50.00 a month for each Commissioner and it is optional whether you take your check or not, on a monthly basis.  If you are not going to take it, you need to inform the Administrative Assistant each month.”

 

Commissioner Cox                   Aye

Commissioner Cole                  Nay

Commissioner Peckinpaugh      Nay

Commissioner Ristau                Nay

Commissioner Cammick           Aye

With 3 Nay’s and two Aye’s, the motion is defeated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Business:

1.  Auditor’s Report Ending September 30, 2008 - Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the auditors report, with Commissioner Cole to second.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Public Comment:  General.

 

Good of the District:  General.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned 6:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

 

 

 

                                                           

James Cole/Board Secretary