Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

JULY 22, 2009

 

Call to Order:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order.

Invocation:  Commissioner Cox led the invocation.

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

Roll Call:  Commissioners Cox, Cole, Peckinpaugh, Ristau and Cammick were present.  Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, Administrative Assistant Richter, and Secretary Udart were present. 

Setting of Agenda:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh would like to move Class room use for after school program listed as #2 under Old Business, up to Guest Speakers.  Chief Bradley would like to add the Setting the Tentative Ad Valorem Millage Rate DR420 Form as #5 under the Chief’s Report.  Commissioner Cole moved to accept the Agenda as corrected, Commissioner Cammick seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: 

  • June 24, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • July 17, 2009 Special/Budget Meeting Minutes:  The minutes were corrected to reflect that Commissioner Cammick was present at the meeting.  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes as corrected, with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • July 17, 2009 Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Ristau 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 Cole 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 Cox moved to accept the Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for Month End, Commissioner Cole seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Income Statement/Cash Disbursements:  Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Cox moved to accept the Income Statement/Cash Disbursements, Commissioner Cammick seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses:  None were submitted. 

Guest Speakers:   Ms. Lois Gracey, State Director, and Ms. Carol Gordon, representing Communities in Schools (CIS), were present.  Ms. Gracey explained to the Board the mission of CIS and how it helps children from dropping out of school.  It was the consensus of the Board to let the Chief facilitate the use of the fire station meeting rooms.

Public Comment – Agenda Items:  None noted.

Volunteers/Explorers:  Deputy Chief Marzella gave a report.  

Auxiliary:  None present.

CERT:  Chief Bradley gave a report on the CERT Mass Casualty Disaster Drill held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Station 3.  He reported that it was very well attended and enjoyed by all.  The “victims” would like to know when the next drill will be held, showing great community interest and involvement.

 

 

Firefighters:  None present.

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – none noted.

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

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

            4.  Matlacha Station 4

            a.  RFP’s – Chief Bradley received 2 sealed RFP’s; one from Southwest Capital Bank and another from Leasing 2, Inc.  He opened them and will give them to Attorney Pritt to determine if they meet the RFP criteria.

 

            b.  Meeting Update with Avalon & Totems held on July 20, 2009 – Chief Bradley informed the Board that Lee County is requiring a Development Order before the lots can be cleared.  Everything is moving forward slowly.

 

            5.  DR 420 Form - Setting the Tentative Ad Valorem Millage Rate – Commissioner Peckinpaugh confirmed that the current millage rate is 2.8500 mils.  Commissioner Cole moved to keep the Ad Valorem Millage Rate at 2.8500 mils. Commissioner Cox seconded.  Discussion ensued.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Old Business: 

1.  Tentative Budget Hearing Date – Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:05 p.m.

2.  Final Budget Hearing Date – Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5:05 pm 

 

New Business:  None.

 

Public Comment:  None.

 

Good of the District:  General.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned 6:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

                                                           

James Cole/Board Secretary