Monday, October 8, 2018

MINUTES - REGULAR BOARD MEETING - OCTOBER 8, 2018


REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2018

1.     CALLED TO ORDER – 6:03 pm

2.     ATTENDEES – TRISH J, JESSE E, NEAL E, PHYLLIS B, KEVEN H, THAD H


3.     APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER MINUTES MOVED BY? PHYLLIS           2ND NEAL


4.     TREASURER’S REPORT – ATTACHED FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR SEPTEMBER
A.    NEWSLETTER/EVENT ACTUAL COSTS
                                                  a.     NEWSLETTER $156.44 (BASED ON APPROX INK USED/LEFTOVER, ACTUAL POSTAGE/PAPER/LABELS/ENVELOPES) 8 PRINTED PAGES F/B (4 SHEETS) COLOR X 160 SETS
                                                  b.     EVENT 10/7/18 $128.64 FOOD, ICE, TAPE FOR SIGNS. LEFTOVER DRINKS WENT BACK TO FIRE-HALL, LOCATION AND OTHER SUPPLIES DONATED
i.       $90 COLLECTED IN ADVANCE FROM ADVERTISERS
ii.      $308 COLLECTED AT EVENT FOR FOOD AND GENERAL FUND
                                                  c.     -$156.44 - $128.64 = (-$285.08) + $308.00 + $90.00 = $112.92 GAINED
B.    ADDITIONALLY AT THE EVENT - $73 WAS RAISED FOR THE SENIOR PROJECT (JASON ANDERSON) AND $46.55 FOR THE EASTER EGG HUNT NEXT APRIL

5.     CHIEF’S REPORT –
A.    INCIDENTS – SEPTEMBER  - 7 MEDICAL – 2 STAGE AT FOOTBALL GAMES NO INJURIES – JUST A COURTESY – 1 PUBLIC ASSIST – ALSO STAGED AT THE HOMECOMING BON FIRE THAT WAS PRE APPROVED BY DFPA AS BURN RESTRICTIONS ARE STILL IN EFFECT.
B.    4330 BATTERIES (4) DIED AT EVENT AND NEEDED A JUMPSTART – TRISH HAS PICTURES AND DETAILS AND WILL PICK UP 4 NEW ONES IN ROSEBURG ON HER NEXT TRIP 10/9. AFTER THEY GET SWAPPED OUT SHE WILL RETURN THE CORES FOR A REFUND ON 10/23.
C.    KEVEN ASKED FOR BOARD APPROVAL TO HAVE CAGEL (OUR RADIO SUPPLIER) COME DOWN AND PROFESSIONALLY INSTALL SOME RADIOS, HEADSETS, AND ANTENNAE SO THAT IT IS GUARANTEED AND DONE CORRECTLY OUT THE DOOR. WE ALL AGREED THAT IT WAS A WORTHY EXPENSE.
D.    4360 (TENDER) HAD A WATER LEAK THAT CODY ALREADY REPAIRED.
E.    4334 STILL NEEDS OLD STICKERS REMOVED (THE ADHESIVE) BEFORE OUR STUFF CAN BE ADDED.
F.    4331 THAT WE SOLD TO TILLER IS STILL IN OUR POSSESSION – KEVEN TOOK IT FOR A DRIVE TO KEEP IT FUNCTIONAL AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR FELL OFF – TAKING OUT BELTS AND CAUSING OTHER DAMAGE THAT WE NEED TO FIX BEFORE WE DELIVER IT TO TILLER. $3-$400 DOLLARS GUESSTIMATE.
                                                  a.     PHYLLIS MOVED AND NEAL 2ND THAT WE PAY FOR THE FIX ASAP.
G.   KEVEN ASKED THE BOARD OPINION ON RESPONDERS – PARTICULARLY NON OFFICERS & CADETS – RUNNING EMERGENCY LIGHTS OR FLASHER ENROUTE TO THE STATION IN RESPONSE TO A CALL – HE AND THAD FELT IT WAS AN UNNECESSARY STRESS ON OTHER TRAFFIC PLUS ADDITIONAL RISKS. THE BOARD AGREED.
                                                  a.     KEVEN IS GOING TO DRAFT A STANDARD OPERATING GUIDE/POLICY SPECIFYING WHO AND WHEN SUCH LIGHTING IS APPROPRIATE TO USE.
                                                  b.     HE HAS THE BOARDS SUPPORT ON THIS MATTER AS PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS FALLS UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE CHIEF/DISTRICT MANAGER TYPICALLY LIMITED THE LAW, OUR INSURANCE, AND OR OUR FUNDING. THE BOARDS GENERAL RULE OF THUMB IS TO NOT DO THINGS AS A DEPARTMENT THAT CAUSES ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO RESPONDERS, THE COMMUNITY, OR ANYONE’S PROPERTY. (OR COSTS A BUNCH OF MONEY WE MAY NOT HAVE.)

6.     OLD BUSINESS
A.    DRAINAGE PROJECT – DUE TO JESSE CULLETS CONTINUED UNAVAILABILITY AND THE VERY REAL CHANGE OF SEASONS – TRISH IMPLORED THAD TO MAKE USE OF HIS PERSONAL BACK-HO WITH NEALS ASSISTANCE AND DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO GET THIS PROJECT DONE ALREADY. THAD AND NEAL AGREED TO WORK TOGETHER AND MAKE IT HAPPEN.
B.    MIKE MOORE RIVER PUMP- KEVEN STILL NEEDS TO LOOK AT IT AND GET A COUPLER
C.    TIRES FOR THE TENDER 4360 – KEVEN IS SHOPPING OLD MILITARY SURPLUS FOR A GOOD DEAL – NEEDS 2 DRIVERS ASAP – 10 TOTAL
D.    SOPS CADETS – DRAFT SENT OUT TO EVERYONE – WORK IN PROGRESS AS IT IS BASED ON ANOTHER DEPARTMENT
E.    NEW DOORS NOT WIRED YET ROCKY & ISIAH
F.    PPE JUMPSUITS – NOT ORDERED YET – BUDGET $500 – NEED SIZES
G.   OIL TANK NOT PICKED UP YET
H.    OFFICE CLEAN UP ON GOING –
I.      SEAT FOR 4390 NOT PICKED UP YET

7.     NEW BUSINESS –
A.    EXPLORER PROGRAM FOR FUTURE CADETS AGE 12-13 – AT THE EVENT THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT AND THE RESPONDERS WERE QUESTIONED BY YOUNG CITIZENS OF OUR DISTRICT (AGE 12) VERY INTERESTED IN BECOMING CADETS. WITH THE AGE BEING THE PRIMARY ISSUE AND OTHER FACTORS – KEVEN AND LISA NEED TO FIGURE OUT THE BEST WAY TO HARNESS THE ENTHUSIASM OF YOUTH WITHOUT IT INTERFERING IN OUR OPERATIONS AND TRAINING. THE BOARD IS SUPPORTIVE OF SUCH A VENTURE AS THIS DISTRICT IS AGING OUT OF VOLUNTEERS AND TO HAVE A CREW OF TEENAGERS TRAINING IN THE WINGS READY TO TAKE THE REIGNS AT AGE 18 IS A RESOURCE WE NEED TO CULTIVATE AND MAINTAIN.

8.     NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 12, 2018 @ 6PM FIRE HOUSE
A.    ADJOURNED TIME: 7:04 PM

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Patricia L Johnston, Treasurer/Secretary


TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2018


Fiscal Year End Bank Balance June 30, 2018                  $  37,134.79

Month End Bank Balance SEPT 30, 2018:                       $  28,665.18
Bank Balance To OCT 8, 2018:                                        $  28,122.96

DEPOSITS AS OF OCT 8, 2018                                       $        15.00
BILLS PAID AS OF OCT 8, 2018                                     -$      557.22

2018 CAL-YEAR OVERHEAD APPROX PENDING        -$   2,608.65
          (UTILITIES, INSURANCE AD&D, FUEL, ETC)

2018 CAL-YEAR VITAL APPROX PLANNED SO FAR    -$   8,403.81
          (BUG GUY, $1,100 MED SUPPLIES,
          $3,500 EMR COURSE\
          $   500 NOMAX JUMPSUITS PPE
          $1,000 DRAINAGE PROJECT
          $2,000 OTHER BLDG MAINT?**)

2018 CAL-YR DISCRET APPROX PLANNED SO FAR   -$     102.35
          (NEWSLETTER FALL, EVENTS 10/7)

2018-2019 Min Reserved Per Budget                               -$  4,000.00
(Contingent and Capital Outlay)
          $3,000 Capital Outlay: PLUS $2K IN VITAL** – ROOF?
          $1,000 Contingent

2018-2019 Budget Minimum PPE FUND                          -$  2,500.00
          (Turnouts, Wildland, Other PPE)
          USED $500 FOR NOMAX JUMPSUIT FUNDS


2018 UNALLOCATED (SEE POSSIBLE EXPENSES)       $  11,114.81
                                                           
2018 - Possible Expenses. TRUCK BATTERIES $400?
          New Roof? Tires for Tender?