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February 11, 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 and Fire Training Officer Rick Stone.

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

Commissioner Hubert moved that the January 14, 2002 regular meeting and the January 22, 2002 special 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 January 2002 there were 20 ambulance runs with 12 transports. Total billing was $11,687.00.
    • As of January 31, 2002 the General Fund has a balance of $10,588.11, the General Fund Investment Pool has $4,260.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $8,507.34 and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $22,136.58.
    • The lack of funds in the General Fund was discussed. It was decided that all non-critical purchases would be suspended unless approved by the Commissioners, until the first half property tax receipts are received.
  • Fire Commissioner
    • Riley Creek Land Update - Nothing to report.
    • Training - Training Officer Rick Stone reported on progress of obtaining training information and funding from the State Patrol and on the Junior Firefighter Program.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • Seattle City Light Contract - Nothing to report.
    • Radio Grant - After further review it was decided not to pursue the radio grant due to the conditions attached to the grant.
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Nothing to report.
Old Business
  • LOCAL Funding/Ambulance Purchase - The paperwork for the ambulance purchase has been completed. The interest rate the District received was 4.38%. The ambulance should be delivered to Mark One Production for the radio installation the first part of next week. The ambulance should be in service the first part of March.
  • Town of Ione Contract - The contract has been signed by both the District and the Town.
  • EMT Meal Policy - A modification to limit the meal reimbursement to $14.00 per responder was discussed. It was decided to submit the proposal to the responders.
  • Policy Development - A method of developing District policy was discussed.
  • Station Cleaning - Tabled until next meeting.
New Business
  • Ambulance Maintenance - Regular preventative maintenance of the ambulances was discussed. It was decided to have the Station 22 Captain take the ambulances to B&M Tire & Lube in Ione for a safety inspection, then report back to the Commissioners on the quality of the work.
  • Moving Office - A proposal to move the administrative office into the space that the Hospital District uses in the Cutter Theatre was discussed. Commissioner Hubert moved that if approved by the Hospital District #2 Commissioners then the Administrative Office be moved to the Cutter Theatre. The motion was approved unanimously.
  • Donation - A memorial donation was received from Marieta Holter, it will be placed in the General Fund.
  • Medic 247 - Commissioner Larson moved that the Administrative Assistant be placed in charge of Medic 247 (the Aerostar Van). All non-emergency usage will be approved in advance by the Administrative Assistant. The motion was approved unanimously.
The Next Meeting Agenda was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 2030, next meeting March 11, 2002 at Station 22 or the new office space in the Cutter Theatre if the office has moved.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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