MINUTES OF THE MARCH 20, 2008 SPECIAL MEETING

FOR THE MATLACHA/PINE ISLAND FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.

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

Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, Administrative Assistant Richter and 1 quest were present.

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

Chief Bradley presents: Invoice 925-03 for payment in the amount of $313,922.62.

Discussion follows regarding:

· Progressive lien wavers from subcontractors – request lien wavers for next meeting.

· Builders risk insurance, which we now have.

Motion: Commissioner Cox to approve payment to Lodge Construction as presented. Second: Commissioner Cole. Motion passed unanimously.

Chief Bradley advised the Board on the following issues: Attending progress meetings every 2 weeks. Everything seems to be going as scheduled. Color scheme and Todd will bring colors to next regular board meeting. Construction kick-off meeting scheduled for March 28th for bay expansion. Drawings for office expansion being done and then Mike will give GMP for that.

• Chief is to request this for no later than 8 weeks.

Motion: Commissioner Cox to adjourn. Second: Commissioner Cammick. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 9:11 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Richter

District Administrative Assistant

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James Cole, Board Secretary