Matlacha/Pine
Minutes for Regular Commissioners
Meeting
JUNE 24, 2009
Call to Order: Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order.
Invocation: Commissioner Cox led the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Commissioner Peckinpaugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Commissioners Cox, Cole, Peckinpaugh, and Ristau. Commissioner Cammick was present via the telephone. Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, Attorney Robert Pritt, Inspector Roach, Administrative Assistant Richter, and Secretary Udart were present.
Setting of Agenda: Attorney Pritt informed Commissioner Cammick and the Board that Commissioner Cammick can vote on any motions; it is as though he were present. Chief Bradley would like to add Disposition of Rescue Truck as number 6 in the Chief’s Report. Commissioner Cole moved to accept the Agenda as corrected, Commissioner Cox seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Treasurer’s Report: Commissioner Peckinpaugh presented the Treasurer’s Report. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Cole moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed with Commissioner Cammick abstaining.
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 Cox moved to accept the Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End, Commissioner Cole seconded. Motion passed with Commissioner Cammick abstaining.
Commissioner’s Expenses: None were submitted.
Guest Speakers: None.
Public Comment – Agenda Items: None noted.
Volunteers/Explorers: Deputy Chief Marzella gave a report.
Auxiliary: None present.
CERT: Chief Bradley gave a report.
Firefighters: None present.
Chief’s Report:
1. Firefighter Recognition – Chief Bradley recognized that the staff and volunteers went above and beyond with the recent brush fires. Their excellent physical condition that was needed in the very hot weather during the brush fires was also recognized.
2. Monthly Report – May 2009 report was given. Discussion ensued.
3. Inspector’s Report – May 2009 report was presented.
4. Matlacha Station 4 – Commissioner
Peckinpaugh, Commissioner Cole and Chief Bradley attended a Lee County
Commission Meeting as observers.
Discussion ensued. It appears
that
5.
6. Disposition of Rescue Truck – Chief Bradley would like to donate the old recue truck to a local volunteer fire district. The Board agreed with Chief Bradley’s suggestion.
Old Business:
1. Matlacha Station 4 – Attorney Robert Pritt explained several financing alternatives to the Board. He also read four draft motions to the Board concerning Station 4. Discussion ensued.
It was moved that the
district’s legal counsel proceed to file for and obtain a special exception on
the district-owned land located at Pine Island Road and Scallop in Matlacha for
a proposed fire station No. 4. Commissioner
Cole seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
It was moved that the
contract with Totems Architecture, Inc. and Lodge Construction for
architectural site design and related services, as set out in the letter of
engagement dated April 3, 2009 (Copy on file) in the maximum amount of
$26,150.00, is hereby approved, and the Chief is authorized to approve changes
and additions in an amount not to exceed an additional $5,000. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the
motion passed unanimously.
It was moved that the
Chief advertise a Request For Proposals (RFP) from qualified lending sources
for a fire station and related facilities in Matlacha (Station 4). Commissioner Cole seconded the motion and the
motion passed unanimously.
It was moved that the
Chief continue to seek alternative sources of funding for Fire Station No.
4. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion
and the motion passed unanimously.
(56:50 on CD)
Chief Bradley received three bids to clear the lots for Station 4. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Cole moved to accept the bid from Steve Honc of Honc Industries to clear the lots for future Station 4 in the amount of $9,525. Commissioner Ristau seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business: None.
Public Comment: None.
Good of the District: General.
Commissioner Cammick
moved to adjourn, with Commissioner Cole to second. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 6:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill A. Udart
District Secretary
James Cole/Board Secretary