Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Board Meeting

June 23, 2010

 

Call to Order:  Commissioner Peckinppaugh called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

Roll Call:  Commissioners Cox, Peckinpaugh, Ristau and Cammick were present. Commissioner Cole excused absence.

Chief Bradley, Attorney Pritt and Administrative Assistant Richter were present.  3 Guest.

Invocation:

Pledge:

Commissioner Cox introduced Ken Honc who qualified for candidacy for Seat 2 in the November election.

Setting of Agenda:  Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the agenda as presented with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: 

Treasurer’s Report:  Commissioner Cammick presented the Treasurer’s Report for 5/26-6/21/10.  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End:  On file.

Cash Disbursements/Income Statement:   Commissioner Cammick moved to approve the cash disbursements for 5/26-6/21/10 with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed unanimously. Brief discussion followed on income statement. Commissioner Cox moved to approve the Income Statement with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses:  None were submitted.

Guest Speakers :  

Public Comment – Agenda Items: 

Volunteers/Explorers:  Chief Bradley gave a report.

Auxiliary:  Barb Peckinpaugh gave update.  

CERT:  Chief Bradley gave a report.

Firefighters:  None present.

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – They continue to do what they can to help keep the cost down, and save money.

            2.  Monthly Report – May 2010 report was given. Brief discussion follows.

            3.  Inspector’s Report – May 2010 report was given. Brief discussion follows.

            4.  Matlacha Station 4 – Mr. Pritt gave update of June 9th hearing. Chief Bradley stated he has a meeting scheduled with the contractor of the Lee Co. Bridge project regarding leasing property for storage of equipment. Discussion follows.

 

Old Business:  1. Additional list of radios for disposal were returned to Lee County for grant upgrade was given to commissioners. Commissioner Cox moves to dispose of radios with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

                         

 

New Business: 1. Setting dates for next 3 months of meetings.

Budget & Workshop: July 16th, August 6th, September 3rd  at 9 a.m.

Special, Budget & Workshop: July 23rd,  August 20th,  September 17th at 9 a.m.

Regular General Business: July 28th, August 25th, September 22nd at 5 p.m..

                        2. 2010-2011 Budget – brief discussion follows.

                        3. Approval of September 30, 2009 Audited Financial Report – Commissioner Cox moves to approve the Audit as presented by the auditors with Commissioner Ristau to second. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Public Comment:  General – Marilyn Porthouse – compliments board on pledge and prayer, that new board best interest of district, and ask about oil spill. Discussion of oil spill follows.

 

Good of the District: Linda reminds commissioners of Form 1 due to Lee Elections July 1st.

Brief discussion of language class follows.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned 6:22 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Linda Richter

District Administrative Assistant

 

 

 

                                                           

Ken Cox – Protem Board Secretary