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November 4, 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, Dave Hubert and Roy Layton and Administrative Assistant John Rumelhart.

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

Commissioner Hubert moved that the October 7, 2002 meeting minutes be approved as sent.  The motion was approved unanimously.

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

Reports
  • Administrative Assistant
    • In October 2002 there were 14 ambulance runs with 9 transports.  Total billing was $8,184.00.
    • As of October 31, 2002 the General Fund has a balance of $9,347.97, the General Fund Investment Pool has $1,260.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $3,403.52 and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $136.58.
    • A letter was received from the County Auditor's Office asking for permission to adjust line item in the current budget to avoid negative balances.  A letter was signed giving the Auditor's Office permission.
    • A letter was received from Whitten Oil Company informing us that they had sold the keylock system in Metaline and the new owner would not be able to deduct Federal taxes from the diesel fuel the District buys.  Commissioner Hubert moved that the District no longer use the Whitty's key lock or the Falls Fuel Service systems.  The motion was approved unanimously.
    • The District won a bid on fire helmets from Snoqualmie Pass Fire Department.
  • Fire Commissioner
    • Tiger Land - The land has been surveyed and in the process of being drafted and filed with the County.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • Seattle City Light Contract - The contract extension has been approved by both the District and Seattle.
    • HazMat Response Vehicle - Putting a canopy on Eng 241 and using it as the HazMat Response Vehicle was discussed.
    • EMS District - Nothing to report.
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Riley Creek Land - No Report.
    • Station 24 - No Report.
    • Running a building and equipment bond levy was discussed.
    • Commissioner Layton is now a State certified Fire Investigator.  Permission was given to use District equipment to investigate fires outside of the District boundaries.
Old Business
  • Station Cleaning - It was decided to keep using the current system.
  • Oxygen Bottle Lifter - Tabled until next meeting.
  • Newport Ambulance Medicare MOU - Nothing has been received back from Newport Ambulance.
  • Surplus 6x6 & Canned Engines - Minimum bids for the surplus 6x6 and canned engines were set at $1,000.00 each.  These will be advertised soon with bid opening at the next meeting.
  • Ione ILS MOU - Tabled until next meeting.
  • Engine 282 - The Town of Ione's changes to the lettering on Engine 282 was discussed.  Since various attempts to meet with Ione have failed, it was decided to send them a letter asking them to restore to lettering to the condition it was found in by January 1, 2003.
  • Sand Ridge Pager Repeater - Permission was received from the Border Patrol to install the repeater.  The Forest Service permit is being filled out and is waiting on receiving technical information from JoAnn Boggs.
New Business
  • 2003 Budget Approval - Resolution 02-04 Adopting of Final 2003 Budget was approved unanimously.
  • 101% Tax Increase - Resolution 02-5 Increase Property Levy by 101% was approved unanimously.
  • BVFF List Review - The list of members for the Washington State Board for Volunteer Firefighters was reviewed.
  • Training - Colleen Miller - No action.
  • Station 22 Garage Door - Replacing the current garage door in front of Medic 244 with a wider door and relocating the man door was discussed.  A bid to do the work for approximately $5,000.00 was received.  Additional bids will be secured before a decision is made.
  • Additional Surplus Equipment - The repairs to the Dive Rescue rig would exceed the value of the vehicle.  It was unanimously decided to surplus the vehicle with a minimum bid of $500.00.  After some discussion it was unanimously decided to surplus Medic 243 with a minimum bid of $5,000.00.  The 1983 Ford Van was discussed and it was unanimously decided to declare the van as a junk vehicle and have it disposed of.
Executive Session - An executive session was held from 19:30 until 19:50 to discuss personnel matters.

Regular Session resumed at 19:50. Changing the paramedic supervisor from the Rescue Commissioner to the Fire Commissioner was unanimously approved.

The Next Meeting Agenda was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 2000, next meeting December 9, 2002, 18:30 at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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