MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 COMMISSIONERS MEETING

FOR THE MATLACHA/PINE ISLAND FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT

 

Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 5:17 p.m.

Roll Call:  Commissioners Cox, Elder, Peckinpaugh and Cole were present.  Commissioner Cammick excused absence (going into hospital for minor surgery).

Chief Bradley, Deputy Chief Marzella, Engineer McQuade, Attorney Pritt, Linda Richter and 2 guests were present.

Setting of Agenda: 

            Commissioner Elder under speakers we do have a new engineer so we will put that in place of guest speakers.

Commissioner Elder wants to add under New Business - #2 Future anticipated cash resulting from tax changes.

Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves to accept agenda as amended with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes:

1.      August 22, 2007 Regular Meeting:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves to

approve minutes as presented with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed 4-0. 

2.      September 7, 2007 Workshop Meeting:  Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves

to accept the minutes as presented with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed 4-0.

3.      September 12, 2007 Tentative Hearing Minutes:  Commissioner Cox moves

to accept the minutes as presented with Commissioner Peckinpaugh to second.  Motion passed 4-0.

4.      September 21, 2007 Special Meeting:  Commissioner Cox moves to accept

the minutes as presented with Commissioner Cole to second.  Motion passed 4-0.         

5.      September 21, 2007 Workshop Meeting:  Commissioner Cox moves to

accept the minutes as presented with Commissioner Peckinpaugh to second.  Motion passed 4-0.

Treasurer’s Report:   Commissioner Peckinpaugh presents Treasurer’s Report.  Commissioner Cox moves to accept Treasurer’s Report as read with Commissioner Peckinpaugh to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Procedures Report Packet for the Month End:  August 31, 2007

Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves to approve Commissioner’s Procedures Packet as presented with Commissioner Cox to second.  Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner’s Expenses:  None presented.

Guest Speakers:  Engineer McQuade was introduced as he was promoted from Firefighter to Engineer.  Auxiliary presents card and expresses their thanks.

Public Comment - Agenda:  None noted.

Volunteers/Explorers:  Deputy Chief Marzella gives update.   Training at Station 3 new site burning field off.

Auxiliary:  Marilyn Porthouse gives update.

CERT:  Chief Bradley gives update. 

Firefighters:  none noted. 

Chief’s Report:

1.      Monthly Report – Discussion follows

2.      Inspector’s Report – Discussion follows.

3.   Bokeelia Station 3 – We have received plans from Lodge, Development order & concurrency from Lee County.  Discussion follows.

4.       Station 1 Bay Expansion – We are putting all energy into Station 3 right

now to get GMP in place and then will go back to Station 1. 

5.      Matlacha Station 4 – Property Search Progress – Commissioner Cox gives

update on properties being looked at.  Commissioner Peckinpaugh gives update on wetlands issue for properties.   Discussion follows.  Commissioner Cox, Attorney Pritt and Chief Bradley are to get together regarding the property search.

 

5 minutes recess taken.

 

Discussion follows.  Chief Bradley is to get with county and finalize agreement as to who is actually going to pay for the building.  Discussion follows.

 

6.      Cape Coral Automatic Aid Status – Chief Van Helden did reply today he is

pursuing this through his chain of command. 

7.      Fire Hydrants – Jeff has been doing research into program the water company

uses and we would be able to buy that program for about $1,000 and be able to share information.  Discussion follows. 

8.      Administrative Staff / Office Organization – Information has been sent to Phil

Kouwe.  Discussion follows.

            9.   Collective Bargaining Agreement – Negotiations set for September 27 and 28th.

Old Business:

1.      Affordable Housing – Commissioner Cole gives update.  Discussion follows.

2.      Disposal of Fixed Assets List as approved by 8/22/07 meeting – List was put

in commissioners boxes and is reflected on August 31 Fixed Assets Listing in Commissioners Procedures Packet.   

New Business:

1.      Executive Sessions – Discussion follows this would premature to set a date at

this time until Chief has met with the Firefighters which will be tomorrow.

2.      Future anticipated cash flow with tax changes – Discussion follows.  Board

could sit here and wait to see what happens or could schedule public meeting with staff to take pro-active approach; this is totally about tax changes.  Bokeelia Civic Association is to have Ken Wilkinson at their meeting on October 15th.  Discussion follows regarding cash flow and tax changes; consensus of the board is to wait until after the first of the year to discuss this further. 

Public Comment – General:  Discussion follows regarding getting community involved in design art (firefighting theme) for tower.

Good of the District:  Chief Bradley states truck committee did pre-build for truck.  He will be going to Summerville, SC to the America LaFrance factory.  (October 19th to October 20th)  

 

Commissioner Peckinpaugh moves to adjourn with Commissioner Cox to second.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:23p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted;

 

 

 

Linda Richter

District Administrative Assistant

 

 

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James Cole/Secretary