MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 2007 COMMISSIONER  MEETING

FOR THE MATLACHA/PINE ISLAND FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT

 

Call to Order:   Commissioner Elder called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

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

Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, Attorney Pritt, Administrative Assist Richter and 4 Guest were present.

Approval of Minutes:

1.      February 28, 2007 Regular Meeting – Commissioner Cammick moves to

approve minutes as presented with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

2.      March 12, 2007 Monthly Workshop – Commissioner Cammick moves to

approve minutes as presented with Commissioner Cox to second.  4 ayes 1 abstain (Commissioner Cole was not present)

Treasurer's Report:  02/24/07 to 03/23/07 – Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves to approve with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Bills Paid:   02/27/07 to 03/23/07 – Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves to approve with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners’ Expenses: Consensus of board is to hold off until Attorney Pritt and auditors have had a chance to review expense spreadsheet that was presented.

Review of Income Statements: February

Setting of Agenda:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves agenda stand as prepared with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Public Comment: Agenda Items: None noted.

Volunteers: Deputy Chief Marzella reports.

Explorers:  Deputy Chief Marzella reports.

Auxiliary:  Marilyn Porthouse reports.

CERT:  Chief Bradley reports.

Firefighters: None noted.

Chief’s Report:

1.      Monthly Report - February amendment to be done.

2.      Inspector’s Report – Not done.  Jeff has to have surgery so we are going to

bring temporary inspector in while he is out, he should be onboard by next months meeting.

3.      Bokeelia Station 3

a.       March 1st Zoning Hearing – April 10th workshop changed to 11 a.m. as

Totems to give review on Station 3.

4.      Station 1 Bay Expansion – Avalon needs checks for Lee County BCC for fees.

5.      Matlacha Station 4 - Interlocal Agreement Progress – Roetzel & Andress –

Attorney Pritt states that we can go ahead and meet with David Owens and his staff but need to hold off going to BOCC until after legislation hits with property tax issues, will know first part of May when Legislation is done.

6.      Cape Coral Automatic Aid Status – Chief Van Helden is to come out to meet

with Chief and Deputy Chief and discuss automatic aid.

Old Business:

1.      Affordable Housing – Commissioner Cole / Deputy Chief Marzella –

Commissioner Cole reports:  there is an owner of 11 platted lots that has come forward, to use as affordable housing.  Meeting with principles and Scott tomorrow.

2.      Capital Expenditures / Financing Options – Commissioner Cole moves to

table with Commissioner Peckinpaugh to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

a.       Update From First Southwest Company

b.      Next Action

3.      Fire Hydrants – Chief’s Recommendation – Chief reports that we have received

a 12’ map from GPIWA.  Chief and Deputy Chief will start identifying water mains.

4.      Mid Month Workshop Agenda (April 10) – Need To Change To 11:00 AM

Consensus of the board is to change time to 11a.m. for April 10th Workshop.  Guidelines to be addressed at May workshop.

a.       Station 3 Building Review

b.      Firefighter Comment & Input

c.       Deputy Chief’s Education Report

New Business:

1.      Name & Dedication Consideration For Station #3 – this is to be moved to Old

Business.

2.      Chief’s Contract – Consensus of the board to set workshop for April 17th at

8a.m. for chief to present goals & objectives.  Commissioner Cammick moves to extend chief’s current contract until board has completed their review with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.  Items to be turned in on April 23rd.  Consensus of the board is to have Special Meeting set for May 9th at 8:30 a.m. for this.

3.      Matlacha Art Night and Traffic – Chief is to meet with art association and

address concerns, possibly coordinate with LCSO.

4.      Disposition of Inventoried Property – Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves to

dispose of Property Control 1021 (Radio) with Commissioner Cammick to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Public Comment: General 

Good of the District: Engine 23 and 2007 Crown Vic mentioned

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Linda Richter

MPIFCD

District Administrative Assistant

 

 

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Commissioner James Cole/Secretary