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March 11, 2002
Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2

Regular meeting called to order by Chairman Brad Larson at 1830 at Administrative Office, Metaline Falls, WA

Present were: Commissioners Brad Larson and Dave Hubert, and Administrative Assistant John Rumelhart.

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

Commissioner Hubert moved that the February 11, 2002 meeting minutes be approved as corrected. The motion was approved unanimously.

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

Reports
  • Administrative Assistant
    • In February 2002 there were 19 ambulance runs with 15 transports. Total billing was $14,687.00.
    • As of February 28, 2002 the General Fund has a balance of $6,979.29, the General Fund Investment Pool has $260.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $13,155.15 and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $6,636.58.
  • Fire Commissioner
    • Riley Creek Land Update - Nothing to report.
    • Training - Nothing to report.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • Seattle City Light Contract - The December Invoice apparently got lost in the Seattle Finance Offices. A copy of the Invoice was sent to Boundary Dam to be forwarded to Seattle.
    • Seattle City Light Contract, Part II - Due to the economic situation Jim Collen suggested that the District extend the current contract for one year with an increase for inflation. After some discussion it was decided to extend the contract for one year with a 3% increase.
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Nothing to report.
Old Business
  • Ambulance Purchase - The radio has been installed, the lettering will been done soon, so we are just waiting for Wheeled Coach to install the seats.
  • Station Cleaning - Tabled until next meeting.
New Business
  • Surplus Dive Rescue - Moved to HazMat Response Equipment below.
  • EMS District - The establishment of an EMS District to help fund the ambulance was discussed. After some discussion it was decided that it would not be beneficial to try to establish an EMS District. It was decided instead to approach the Hospital District with the proposal of having the Hospital District run an EMS levy and contract with the Fire District to provide the EMS service.
  • Medic 245 Brakes - The brake system on Medic 245 was not designed for the vehicle weight. Therefore the brake system is going to require regular extensive repairs.
  • Local Emergency Planning Committee - Commissioner Hubert is a member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee and will be giving periodic updates.
  • HazMat Response Equipment - The County obtained a grant to purchase HazMat Response Equipment and is in the process of decided what to purchase and where to station it. It was decided to offer the Dive Rescue vehicle to the county to help with the effort.
  • North End Drill - This fall there will be a major EMS/Fire drill. Commissioner Hubert is on the planning committee.
  • Changing Meeting Date - Commissioner Larson has a conflict with the Monday meeting date and after some discussion he moved that the meeting date be changed to the third Tuesday of the month for the months of April, May and June. The motion was approved unanimously.
  • Fire Cell Phone - A cell phone for use by the fire division was discussed. It was decided to just use the phone out of Medic 247 when needed.
  • Medic 243 Repair - It was decided to have the transmission on Medic 243 repaired after the new ambulance is put into service.
  • CPR Policy - Cominico would like to rent the District's CPR manikins and AED trainers for a class, which is against the CPR policy. It was decided to make a one time exception to the policy and allow Cominico to rent the manikins for $5.00/manikin with a $50.00 minimum and the AED trainers for $50.00 each. Cominico will have to provide all disposables and repair or replace any damage to the equipment.
The Next Meeting Agenda was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 1940, next meeting April 16, 2002 at the administrative office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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