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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on March 10, 2003
Meeting called to order by Chairman Larson at 1830 at Administrative Office, Metaline Falls, WA. Present were: Commissioners Larson and Layton and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart, Dan Smith, Steve Groom and various members of the public.

The preliminary agenda was approved.
The minutes of the February regular meetings were reviewed and approved.
All outstanding bills were reviewed and approved for payment.


Guests or Public Appearances:
  • Danny Smith had questions about the budgets, which were answered.  He also asked about the Hospital District #1 paramedic proposal.
Correspondence:
  • A letter was received from the County Auditor's office informing the District that all three Commissioner positions were up for election in November.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • In February 2003 there were 7 ambulance runs with 4 transports.   Total billing was $6,073.00.
    • As of February 28, 2003 the General Fund has a balance of $10,766.35, the General Fund Investment Pool has $9,460.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $8,605.19, and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $7,636.58.
  • Fire Commissioner
    • No Report.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • EMS District - No Report.
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Riley Creek Land - No Report
    • Riveredge Estates Station - No Report
    • Sand Ridge Repeater - No Report.
Old Business:
  • Newport Ambulance Medicare MOU - Steve Groom of Newport Ambulance discussed the MOU and the rendezvous policy with the Board.   The MOU was tabled until next meeting in order to obtain the input from Commissioner Hubert.
  • Dodge Bid - No reply was received from the second highest bidder. Commissioner Layton moved to reject all bids and re-advertise the vehicle. The motion was approved unanimously.
  • Computer - Various options for computer replacement were discussed and the issue was tabled.
  • Schedule & Stipend Policy - The scheduling policy was read and changes discussed. Input from the ambulance crews will be solicited.
  • DNR Contract - The DNR contract was discussed.
  • Grants - No action.
  • District Liability Insurance - The coverage was discussed and some changes in the limits were made.
New Business:
  • Board for Volunteer Firefighters - Tabled until next meeting.
  • Hospital District #2 MOUs - The paramedic and the office lease MOU renewals were discussed.   Commissioner Layton moved that the draft MOUs be approved and forwarded to the Hospital District.   The motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 20:00, next meeting April 14, 2003, 18:30 at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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