MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 22, 2008 SPECIAL MEETING

FOR THE MATLACHA/PINE ISLAND FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m.

Roll Call: Commissioners Cox, Cole, Elder, Cammick and Peckinpaugh were present.

Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, Administrative Assistant Richter and Secretary Udart were present.

Business: Discuss and consider construction-related issues pertaining to Lodge Construction projects (Station 1 & 3) and to consider their project payments.

Commissioner Cox moved to approve payment to Lodge Construction, with Commissioner Cole to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Brief discussion followed in regards to the sewer line for Station 1. We are waiting on a letter from the Elks. The fire district may have to run a line to the road so that a development order can be issued. Chief Bradley reported that the lot split had been recorded with Lee County and that preliminary office floor plans should be ready soon. He also reported there will be biweekly progress meetings held with Lodge Construction and Totems, Inc. to discuss the progress of construction.

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jill Udart

District Secretary

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James Cole, Board Secretary