Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Call to Order: Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m.

Invocation: Commissioner Cox led the invocation.

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

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

Setting of Agenda: Commissioner Cox moved to accept the Agenda, Commissioner Ristau seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes:

• August 26, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes: Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cole to second. Motion passed unanimously.
• September 9, 2009 Tentative Budget Hearing Minutes. Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes, with Commissioner Cole to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Commissioner Cammick presented the Treasurer’s Report. 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 Cox moved to accept the Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet, Commissioner Cammick seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Income Statement/Cash Disbursement: Commissioner Cox moved to accept the Income Statement, Commissioner Cammick seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses: None were submitted.

Guest Speakers: None present.

Public Comment – Agenda Items: General.

Volunteers/Explorers: Chief Bradley gave a report.

Auxiliary: They are selling Tervis Tumblers and there has been a good response.

CERT: Chief Bradley reported that there were 9 new members and that training was proceeding well.

Firefighters: John Cook notified the Board that there is a Lehigh Firefighter Relief Fund available at any Wachovia Bank.

Chief’s Report:

1. Firefighter Recognition – Chief Bradley noted the staff planted new bushes to improve the looks of the Station 1 addition and that all staff are keeping the stations looking good.

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

3. Inspector’s Report – August 2009 report was presented.

4. Matlacha Station 4 – Chief Bradley informed the Board that the site plans are being designed. Discussion ensued.

Old Business:

1. Communities in Schools - Commissioner Cole informed the Board that this is not the right time to proceed with the program and it will not be pursued.

New Business:

1. Ratification of Union Contract for 2009-2012 (entire contract) – Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the Union Contract in its entirety, Commissioner Cox seconded. Discussion ensued. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Peckinpaugh said that the contract is approved for the next three (3) years except for items that are brought up on an annual basis. The contract was signed by all required parties.

2. Attorney’s Contract – Chief Bradley will ask the attorney for a contract to present at the next meeting.

3. Setting of Meeting Dates for 2009-2010 (quarterly or annually):

The Board agreed to the following:

October 23, 2009 Special and Regular Workshop 9:00 AM

October 28, 2009 Regular General 5:00 PM

November 13, 2009 Special and Regular Workshop 9:00 AM

November 18, 2009 Regular General 5:00 PM

No Special and Regular Workshop in December 2009

December 30, 2009 Regular General 5:00 PM

Public Comment: The Board welcomed Tim Edwards, who is a new resident of Royal Tee.

Good of the District: General.

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

Meeting adjourned 6:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

James Cole/Board Secretary