Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

JANUARY 27, 2010

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

Roll Call: Commissioners Cammick, Ristau , Peckinpaugh and Cole were present. Commissioner Cox excused absence. Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, Inspector Roach,

Attorney Pritt and Administrative Assistant Richter were present.

Invocation:

Pledge:

Setting of Agenda:

Commissioner Cole moved to approve the Agenda with Commissioner Cammick to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes:

• December 30, 2009 corrections made as Cole not Cox was absent. Signature line should be Cox Secretary Protem. Discussion follows in regards to Commissioners that were absent can vote on approving the minutes, Attorney Pritt advised them that they could move to approve and vote on them even though they were absent for that meeting. Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as amended, with Commissioner Ristau to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Commissioner Cammick presented the Treasurer’s Report. Correction made to date as it showed 1/26/09 should be 1/26/10 for the ending date. Discussion follows regarding Impact Fees and opening a 5/3^rd account for that money. Commissioner Ristau moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report with correction of date, with Commissioner Cole to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End: On file.

Cash Disbursements/Income Statement: Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the income statement with Commissioner Cole to second. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cole moved to approve the cash disbursements 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.

Auxiliary: Commissioner Peckinpaugh gave report that they did very well at the Taste of the Island.

CERT: Chief Bradley gave a report.

Firefighters: Eng. Tyrrell present but had nothing to present.

Chief’s Report:

1. Firefighter Recognition – A report was given. Commissioners brought up issue of awards banquet, discussion follows, this is to be put on March Workshop agenda.

2. Monthly Report – December 2009 report was given.

3. Inspector’s Report – December 2009 report was given.

4. Matlacha Station 4 – Chief Bradley stated he had request from Sisson’s for extension from Feb. 1^st to Feb. 8^th on moving out of house. Attorney Pritt gave report, and update on filing for temporary station as requested by board. Finalization has to be done by February 22^nd. Deputy Chief is checking on USDA Grant or low interest money. Commissioner Cole inquired as to County money designated for Matlacha Station and he wants status of BOCC money at the February meeting.

Old Business:

1. Attorney’s Contract – contract presented for board review. Brief discussion follows. Commissioner Ristau moves to accept attorney agreement with Roetzel and Andress effective February 1, 2010 with correction to page 2 (4^th line from the bottom) it should be orientation sessions not orientation ns with Commissioner Cammick to second. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business: Execute session to follow meeting.

Copy of chiefs contract was given to commissioners to review as this will be topic for the February 19^th Workshop.

Public Comment: General.

Good of the District: Chief Bradley reported on numbering of trucks, lighting in the shop and timers put on bay lights, working on gate at Station 3 for security and safety reasons. Commissioner Cole stressed that he felt a party would be a good thing in light of all that is happening.

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

Meeting adjourned 6:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Richter

District Administrative Assistant

James Cole/Board Secretary