Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Board Meeting

July 28, 2010

Call to Order: Commissioner Peckinpaugh called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.

Roll Call: Commissioners Cox, Peckinpaugh, and Cammick were present. Commissioner Cole present by phone and Commissioner Ristau absent.

Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, Inspector Roach, and Attorney Pritt were present. 4 Guest.

Invocation:

Pledge:

Resolution No. 2010-07-28: Acceptance of resignation of Matthew Ristau – Mr. Pritt read resolution into record (copy on file). Letter of resignation on file.

Commissioner Cammick moves to approve Resolution No. 2010-07-28 with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Pritt administers Oath of Office to Ken Honc for Seat 2. (copy on file)

Setting of Agenda: Commissioner Peckinpaugh wants to add the July 23, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes for Approval of Minutes. Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the agenda as corrected with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes:

• June 23, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes - Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the minutes as presented with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed 3 aye one abstain.
• July 23, 2010 Special Meeting minutes – Commissioner Cammick moved to accept with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed 3aye one abstain.
• July 23, 2010 Regular Workshop Meeting minutes – Commissioner Cammick moved to accept with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed 3 aye one abstain.

Treasurer’s Report: Commissioner Cammick presented the Treasurer’s Report for 6/22-7/27/10. Commissioner Cox moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report with Commissioner Honc 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 and Income Statement with Commissioner Cox to second. Motion passed unanimously. Brief discussion followed on income statement.

Commissioner’s Expenses: None were submitted.

Guest Speakers :

Public Comment – Agenda Items:

Volunteers/Explorers: Deputy Chief Marzella gave a report.

Auxiliary: Barb Peckinpaugh gave update.

CERT: Chief Bradley gave a report.

Firefighters: Chief Bradley states he is having meetings with the shifts and explaining the budget.

Chief’s Report:

1. Firefighter Recognition – They have been extremely busy. The owners of the Matlacha Post Office came in and gave me a thank you letter and stated they were very appreciative for what the guys did.

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

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

4. Matlacha Station 4 – Mr. Pritt gives update on order of decision of hearing examiner regarding variances.

Old Business:

New Business:

1. DR420

a. Setting of Millage Rate – Commissioner Cox moves to set the millage rate at 3 mils with Commissioner Cole to second. Brief discussion follows. Vote is as follows: Cammick- aye/Honc-aye/Peckinpaugh-aye/Cole-aye/Cox-aye. Motion passed unanimously.

b. Setting of Public Hearing Dates – Commissioner Cox moves to have the first public budget hearing on Tuesday, September 7^th at 5:05 p.m. and the final public budget hearing on Wednesday, September 22^nd at 5:05 p.m. with Commissioner Cammick to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Public Comment: General –

Good of the District: John Cook – plaque from MDA we were 4^th out of the county.

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

Meeting adjourned 6:24 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Richter

District Administrative Assistant

Ken Cox – Protem Board Secretary