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January 14, 2002
Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2

Regular meeting called to order by Chairman Brad Larson at 1830 at Station 22, Metaline Falls, WA

Present were: Commissioners Brad Larson, Marvin Layton and Dave Hubert, Administrative Assistant John Rumelhart, Rick Stone and Colleen Miller.

Commissioner Hubert moved that the preliminary agenda be approved. The motion was approved unanimously.

Commissioner Hubert moved that the December 10, 2001 meeting minutes be approved as read. The motion was approved unanimously.

Commissioner Hubert moved that all outstanding bills be paid. The motion was approved unanimously.

Reports
  • Administrative Assistant
    • In December 2001 there were 20 ambulance runs with 14 transports. Total billing was $13,692.00.
    • As of December 31, 2001 the General Fund has a balance of $14,632.70, the General Fund Investment Pool has $4,260.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $11,759.70 and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $22,136.58.
  • Rescue Battalion Chief
    • No Report
  • Fire Commissioner
    • Riley Creek Land Update - Riley Creek is supposed to have a map of the plat ready next week. Then the plat will have to be registered and a short plat fee paid to the County.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • A meeting with Seattle City Light to discuss the contract will occur within the next week or so
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Nothing to report.
Old Business
  • LOCAL Funding/Ambulance Purchase - The bids were reviewed, it was decided to ask Wheeled Coach to bring up an ambulance for a closer look. The winning bid will be decided at a special meeting next week.
  • Town of Ione - Due to vague wording in the termination clause of the contract it was not approved by the Ione Council. A reworded contract will be presented at the next Town Council meeting.
New Business
  • Personnel Changes - After much discussion, Rick Stone was appointed as the Fire Training Officer. He will start working on Standard Operating Procedures and a training schedule.
  • EMT Meal Policy - Tabled until next regular meeting.
  • BVFF List - The list of responders for the Board for Volunteer Firefighters was reviewed.
  • Station Cleaning - Tabled until next regular meeting.
  • Policy Development - Tabled until next regular meeting.
  • Station 25 Captain - Commissioner Larson moved that Scott Kleinhuizen be appointed Station 25 (Chippewa Building) Captain. The motion was approved unanimously.
  • Collection of Account - Automated Accounts is asking for permission to take a delinquent account to court. Permission was given.
  • Radio Grant - JoAnn Boggs is asking the District to apply for a FEMA grant to install more radio system repeater in the District. Commissioner Huber will apply for the grant.
  • New Applications - A application for Gary Maupin was reviewed and approved unanimously.
  • Engine 281 - Engine 281 was left outside in freezing weather. General Fire is currently repairing the damage.
The Next Meeting Agenda was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 2030, next meeting February 11, 2002 at Station 22 unless a special meeting is called for the Ione Fire Contract and/or the awarding of the ambulance bid.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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