Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

OCTOBER 28, 2009

 

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

Invocation:  Commissioner Cox led the invocation.

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

Roll Call:  Commissioners Cox, Cole, Peckinpaugh, Ristau and Cammick were present.  Deputy Chief Marzella, Fire Inspector Roach, Captain Larrimore and Secretary Udart were present. 

Setting of Agenda:  This item was not addressed by the Board.

Approval of Minutes: 

  • September 23, 2009 Final Hearing Minutes:  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • September 23, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes.  Commissioner Cammick 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 Ristau to second.  Discussion ensued.  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:  None.

Volunteers/Explorers:  Deputy Chief Marzella gave a report.   

Auxiliary:  The next car wash/hot dog sale will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009.

CERT:  Deputy Chief Marzella reported that there was a CPR training class for the members.

Firefighters:  Captain Larrimore gave a report on the structure fire at the Snook Inn.  He also spoke to the Board about the need of MDC’s (Mobile Data Computer) for the district.  Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Peckinpaugh asked Captain Larrimore to get back to the Board in 90 days with more information.

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – Deputy Chief Marzella recognized Captain Larrimore and A-Shift for their fire stop at the Snook Inn.  He also presented a letter of commendation to Firefighter John Busscher and Engineer Ed Wentz for the medical assistance given to a member of the community.

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

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

            4.  Matlacha Station 4 – Deputy Chief Marzella is waiting to hear about the fill for the land.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Old Business: 

1.  Attorney’s Contract – Chief Bradley is waiting to hear from the attorney.

 

New Business:  None.

 

Public Comment:  Tim Edwards, of Royal Tee, would like to start a CERT program in their community.  Chief Bradley is working with him.

 

Good of the District:  General.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned 5:53 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

                                                           

James Cole/Board Secretary