Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

MAY 27, 2009

 

Call to Order:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order at 5:01 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. Chief Bradley, Administrative Assistant Richter, and Secretary Udart were present. 

Setting of Agenda:  None noted.  Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the Agenda as presented, Commissioner Cox seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: 

  • April 22, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • May 22, 2009 Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh asked that the word “Special” be crossed out on the title of the minutes and replaced with the word “Workshop.”  Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the minutes as corrected, with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:  Commissioner Cammick presented the Treasurer’s Report.  Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Cox moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, with Commissioner Ristau to second.  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 Cammick moved to accept the Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End, Commissioner Cox seconded.  Discussion ensued.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses:  None were submitted.  Discussion ensued. 

Guest Speakers:  None.

Public Comment – Agenda Items:  Two members of the public addressed the Board.

Volunteers/Explorers:  Chief Bradley gave a report.  

Auxiliary:  Marilyn Porthouse gave a report for Jeanne Adams.

CERT:  Dave Talmage gave a report.  Any member of the general public is welcome to observe their classes and exercises.

Firefighters:  None present.

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – none noted.

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

            3.  Inspector’s Report – March 2009 and April 2009 reports were presented. 

            4.  Matlacha Station 4 – Commissioner Cole went over a draft letter the District will send to the Lee County Commissioners.  Discussion ensued.  It was the consensus of the Board to change the phrase “was unwilling” to “is hesitant” on page 2 of the letter.  Commissioner Cole went over an email concerning the widening of Pine Island Road.

            5.  Cape Coral Automatic Aid Status – No status change.

 

 

 

 

 

Old Business: 

           

1.  Matlacha Station 4 Clearing of Lots – Commissioner Cammick moved that we provide a maximum of $75,000 to get our lot shovel ready which includes permitting, zoning and whatever else it takes to be able to start building.  Commissioner Cox seconded the motion.  Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Peckinpaugh would like to delay the motion until next month’s meeting.

 

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

 

New Business:  None.

 

Public Comment:  General.

 

Good of the District:  General.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned 6:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

 

 

 

                                                           

James Cole/Board Secretary