MINUTES FOR THE
OCTOBER 24, 2007 COMMISSIONERS MEETING
FOR THE
MATLACHA/PINE
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
Roll Call: Commissioners Peckinpaugh, Cammick, Elder and Cox were present. Commissioner Cole absent (excused).
Chief Dave Bradley,
Setting of Agenda: Commissioner Peckinpaugh wants to add 2 items within 1 item Station #3 fence and eagles nest.
Commissioner Cammick
moves to accept with amendments to the agenda with Commissioner Cox to
second. Motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
1. September
26, 2007 – Final Hearing Minutes: Commissioner Cammick
moves to accept with
Commissioner Cox to second. Motion
passed unanimously.
2. September
26, 2007 – Regular Meeting: Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves
to approved as
prepared with Commissioner Cox to second.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. October
5, 2007 – Special Meeting: Commissioner Cammick moves to
accept with
Commissioner Cox to second. Motion
passed unanimously.
4. October 19, 2007 – Special Meeting & Regular Workshop Meeting: Board
was aware that Commissioner Cole and Cammick would be absent for the meeting. Commissioner Peckinpaugh fell ill that day and consequently could not hold meeting due to lack of quorum.
Treasurers’ Report:
Commissioner Cammick presents Summary Treasurer’s Report. Commissioner
Cox moves to approve Treasurer’s Report as corrected with Commissioner
Peckinpaugh to second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Lodge Construction Payment presented. Brief discussion follows.
Commissioners Procedures Report Packet for Month End: September 30, 2007
Commissioner Cammick
moves to accept the procedures report with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners’ Expenses: None presented.
Guest Speakers: None present.
Public Comment – Agenda Items: Public input was to make everyone aware that there is an active eagle’s nest on Bokeelia Property.
Volunteers/Explorers: Deputy Chief is at school so Chief gives update.
Auxiliary: No one present.
CERT: Chief states nothing to report at this time.
Firefighters: No one present.
Chief’s Report:
1. Monthly Report – Inspector Roach gives report.
2. Inspector’s Report – Inspector Roach gives report. Inspector Roach states we
are looking into a new software program that will take over our reporting system similar to Firehouse. Another program is acceptance by Energizer (change your clocks change your batteries). Commissioner Peckinpaugh questions if we have program that the water company has for hydrant, lines etc.; with Jeff to reply we are waiting for tax money to come in and then it will be ordered.
3. Bokeelia Station 3 – Chief states they began work down there at the beginning
of the week, I was there today and they were digging the pond. Commissioner Peckinpaugh brings up issue of fence. Commissioner Elder states we are under the Chief’s Report and if you are going to discuss this it should be under New Business. Consensus of the Board is to move fence item to New Business. Chief states today he was made aware that there was an Eagles nest adjoining the property and they wanted a schedule of the project, I told them to contact Mike Dunn. Discussion follows. The board is now aware of the eagles nest. 4. Station 1 Bay Expansion – Chief Bradley states nothing has started yet I will be talking to Mike Dunn this week.
5. Matlacha Station 4 – Chief Bradley states Mr. Cox has been doing the bulk of the work. Chief refers meeting to Mr. Cox for his presentation regarding 4 parcels between Scallop and Pompano agreed upon by the board. Discussion follows. (copy of appraisals and contract offers on properties on file) This is contingent on purchase of all 4 lots. Discussion follows.
6.
Discussion follows.
7. Administrative Staff / Office Organization – Chief Bradley gives update. ESCI contacted him and they are very close to finishing up and hope to have it before next workshop. Discussion follows.
8. Collective Bargaining – Chief Bradley states our session went well and he has not had a chance to contact Mr. Fishbane but when he does there will be an exec session set pretty soon.
Old Business:
1. Affordable Housing – no one present to give update.
New Business:
1. Fence at Bokeelia – Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves to create a temporary
fix to the problem by using Mr. Riem’s existing gates to incorporate into the new fence line on the westerly line and new gates, maximum 12’ each be installed on the southerly fence line to take place at the southwest corner of the lot. Motion died lack of second. Discussion follows. Consensus of the board is to have Chief, Lodge and Mr. Riem to work together and come up with a temporary solution and then let their attorneys work out the details for a permanent fix.
Public Comment – General: Marilyn Porthouse gives update on Auxiliary as she arrived late. Helped with refreshments for brush fire. Working on painting contest for the tower.
Good of the District: Chief Bradley states he would like to thank the auxiliary for supplying refreshments and fruit for the brush fire. It was noted that the guys did a great job on the brush fire. Dates for the awards banquet will be either December 10th or November 26th trying to get it fixed so a different shift from last year would be on duty. Chief states that we closed negotiations as far as the salaries and everything so we need to discuss salaries for the administrative staff, Deputy Chief and/or Linda. Chief proposes for Linda at this time is a 3% Cost of Living which is Cost of Living for September and a 3% merit; which is a total 6% raise. For the Deputy Chief I would like to propose a 3% Cost of Living and count his tuition that we just spent for his education as his merit.
Commissioner Cox
makes a motion that the board accept the chiefs recommendation for Linda and
Deputy Chief with Commissioner Peckinpaugh to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cox
moves to adjourn with Commissioner Peckinpaugh to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Richter
District Administrative Assistant
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James Cole/Secretary