MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 17, 2007 SPECIAL MEETING

FOR THE MATLACHA/PINE ISLAND FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m.

Roll Call: Commissioners Cox, Cole, Elder, Cammick and Peckinpaugh were present.

Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella and Administrative Assistant Richter were present.

Business: Discuss and consider construction-related issues pertaining to Lodge construction projects (Station 1 & 3) and, to consider their project payments.

There are no payments presented.

Brief discussion follows in regards to the publicity about a loop hole in the law regarding the Eagles.

Brief discussion of sewer for station 1 follows. Lee County will need an easement for the project so I told him to contact Watson and get one done. Board wants a letter from Daniel Weidenbruch stating that it is okay for the board to compensate the Elks in the amount of $18,921.14 to hook up to their sewer system.

Commissioner Cox moves to adjourn with Commissioner Cammick to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Richter

District Administrative Assistant

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James Cole, Secretary