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May 21, 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 Roy Layton, and Administrative Assistant John Rumelhart.

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

Commissioner Layton moved that the April 16, 2002 meeting minutes be approved as sent. The motion was approved unanimously.

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

Reports
  • Administrative Assistant
    • In April 2002 there were 14 ambulance runs with 9 transports. Total billing was $9,028.00.
    • As of April 30, 2002 the General Fund has a balance of $14,537.70, the General Fund Investment Pool has $260.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $20,760.16 and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $25,636.58.
    • A request for information was received from Michael Cress on behalf of the River Edge Estate Property Owners. He is requesting financial records, contract information, staffing information, policy and procedure manuals as well as other information. Administrative Assistant Rumelhart will work on answering the request.
  • Fire Commissioner
    • All the fire apparatus have been repaired and pump tested.
    • Engine 282 will be going to the Ione Fire Department soon.
    • A deal to possibly station Ladder 20 at the Metaline Falls Fire Department is being explored.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • Seattle City Light Contract - No Report.
    • HazMat Response Vehicle - The condition of the old Dive Rescue Vehicle was discussed. Commissioner Layton will work on getting the vehicle to a mechanic to have it checked out.
    • EMS District - No Report.
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Riley Creek Land - Commissioner Layton is going to talk with the County Planner to find out the best way to obtain the property.
    • Station 24 - A 40' x 30' unerected steel building can be bought for around $18,000.00. More options are being explored.
Old Business
  • Station Cleaning - Tabled until next meeting.
  • Oxygen Bottle Lifter - Shelton Fire & Rescue is looking for a lifter that will meet our requirements.
  • Newport Ambulance Medicare MOU - A draft proposal was faxed to Newport Ambulance. They indicated that they are working on a counter proposal. A discussion about possible conflict of interest with the Fire District Paramedic also working for Newport Ambulance was discussed.
  • Pagers - The six pagers have arrived, but only three are receiving pages.
New Business
  • Letter to Woods - The continued use of the Woods' building in Chippewa was discussed. It was unanimously decided to vacate the building and not renew the contract when it expires on June 30th.
  • Rescue Fund to General Fund Loan - The General Fund is running short due to the Fire Engine payments. After some discussion Commissioner Layton moved that Resolution 02-01, SHORT-TERM OPERATING LOAN TO GENERAL FUND FROM RESCUE FUND, be adopted. The motion was approved unanimously.
  • Canvassing Riveredge Estate - Having Fire District personnel go door to door in Riveredge Estate to try recruit for the new station was discussed.
  • CPR Policy - Tabled until next meeting.
  • Clark Snure Seminar - Rick Stone attended a Clark Snure Seminar in Wenatchee and brought back quite a bit of good information. Commissioner Layton is reviewing the information and will make some recommendations on updating the District's policies and procedures.
The Next Meeting Agenda was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 2000, next meeting June 18, 2002 at the Administrative office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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