Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

Minutes for Regular Commissioners Meeting

AUGUST 26, 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, Deputy Chief Marzella, Inspector Roach, Attorney Bob Pritt, Administrative Assistant Richter, and Secretary Udart were present. 

Setting of Agenda:  Commissioner Cammick moved to accept the Agenda, Commissioner Cole seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: 

  • July 22, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cole moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Cammick to second.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • August 21, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes:  The minutes were corrected to reflect that Commissioner Cox was present at the meeting and Commissioner Cole was absent.  Commissioner Cox moved to approve the minutes as corrected, with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Motion passed with Commissioners Cole and Cammick abstaining.
  • August 21, 2009 Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes:  Commissioner Cole moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Commissioner Ristau to second.  Motion passed with Commissioners Cole and Cammick abstaining.

Treasurer’s Report:  Commissioner Cammick presented the Treasurer’s Report.  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 Cammick moved to accept the Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet – Income Statement for Month End, Commissioner Cox seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses:  None were submitted. 

Guest Speakers:   None present.

Public Comment – Agenda Items:  General.

Volunteers/Explorers:  Deputy Chief Marzella gave a report.  

Auxiliary:  None present.

CERT:  Chief Bradley reported things are moving forward and applications are coming in.

Firefighters:  John Cook addressed the Board.

Chief’s Report:

            1.  Firefighter Recognition – Chief Bradley handed out a sheet noting firefighters that went “above and beyond” and that have saved the District money.  The Board would like to have a monthly sheet of Firefighters achievements.

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

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

            4.  Matlacha Station 4 – Chief Bradley noted that the lots have been cleared.  Discussion ensued.

 

 

            5.  Financing RFP’s – Attorney Pritt addressed the Board concerning financing options for Station 4.

 

Commissioner Cammick moved to accept, in concept, the proposal of Leasing 2, Inc. for financing station 4; and authorizing the Fire Chief and Legal Counsel to negotiate terms of financing, all of which is subject to zoning approval and to availability of funds and in accordance with Guaranteed Maximum Prices for construction.  Commissioner Cole seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Old Business: 

1.  Communities in Schools - Commissioner Cole informed the Board that they are looking for a Site Coordinator.

 

New Business:  Commissioner Cammick was pleased to note that glucose monitors were on the trucks.

 

Public Comment:  General.

 

Good of the District:  General.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned 6:01 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jill A. Udart

District Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

                                                           

James Cole/Board Secretary