REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

 

Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

5700 Pine Island Road

Bokeelia, FL 33922

November 18, 2009

 

 

Call to Order:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.

Invocation:  Commissioner Cox led the invocation.

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

Roll Call:  Commissioners Cox, Cole, Peckinpaugh, Ristau and Cammick were present.  Deputy Chief Marzella, Fire Inspector Roach, Captain Crotty and Secretary Udart were present.  Chief Bradley arrived late for the meeting.

 

Election of Officers

Commissioner Peckinpaugh opened the floor for nominations:

 

·           Commissioner Cammick moved to nominate John Peckinpaugh as Chair, Commissioner Cole seconded.  The motion was voted upon and passed unanimously.

·           Commissioner Cole moved to nominate Ken Cox as Vice Chair, Commissioner Ristau seconded.  The motion was voted upon and passed unanimously.

·           Commissioner Cox moved to nominate John Cammick as Treasurer, Commissioner Ristau seconded.  The motion was voted upon and passed unanimously.

·           Commissioner Cox moved to nominate James Cole as Secretary, Commissioner Ristau seconded.  The motion was voted upon and passed unanimously.

 

Setting of Agenda: 

Commissioner Peckinpaugh would like to put Purchase Agreement under #4 of the Chief’s Report.  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the Agenda as amended, with Commissioner Cammick to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: 

  • October 28, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • November 13, 2009 Workshop Meeting Minutes.  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes, with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • November 13, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes.   Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes, with Commissioner Cammick 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.  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 car wash/hot dog sale will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009.

CERT:  Deputy Chief Marzella had nothing new to report.

Firefighters:  Captain Crotty would like to defer to Chief’s Report #4. 

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – Deputy Chief Marzella recognized A-Shift and B-Shift for their help during and after a tragic car crash.

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

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

 

Meeting recessed at 5:27 p.m.

Meeting resumed at 5:36 p.m.

 

            4.  Matlacha Station 4 – Commissioner Cox explained the $62,500.00 sales contract for the property located at 11971 Pompano Avenue to the Board and the staff.  A letter to each Board member, from Engineer Doug Cassidy concerning station 4, was acknowledged and will be placed into the official record.  Captain Richard Crotty addressed the Board.  Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the sales contract, as written, Commissioner Ristau seconded.  Discussion ensued.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Old Business: 

1.  Station 3 Class Room use by Lee County Sheriff’s Department – Commissioner Cox moved to allow the Lee County Sheriff’s Office use the small classroom at Station 3.  Commissioner Ristau seconded.  Discussion ensued.  Motion passed unanimously

2.  Attorney’s Contract – Chief Bradley should have a contract next month.

New Business:  None.

Public Comment:  None.

Good of the District:  General.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

 

 

 

                                                           

James Cole/Board Secretary