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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on September 8, 2003
Meeting called to order by Chairman Larson at 1830 at Administrative Office, Metaline Falls, WA. Present were: Commissioners Larson, Hubert, and Layton, Administrative Assistant Rumelhart, EMS Supervisor Nancy Kiss, EMS Training Office Colleen Miller and various members of the public.

The minutes of the August regular and continued meetings were reviewed and approved.
All outstanding bills were reviewed and approved for payment.


Guests or Public Appearances:
  • None.
Correspondence:
  • A letter was received from Underwriter Laboratories detailing the reasons Ladder 20 failed it's inspections. Commissioner Larson is working on fixing the problems.
  • A letter was received from the Washington Fire Commissioners Association informing the District that they will no longer offer an Employee Assistance Program.
  • The Washington State Patrol sent information about a National Fire Incident Reporting System grant. It was decided not to apply for the grant.
  • The Department of Health sent information about the prehospital needs grant. The EMS Supervisor will apply for the grant.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of August 31, 2003 the General Fund has a balance of $6,399.53, the General Fund Investment Pool has $19,260.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $8,962.50, and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $25,136.58.
    • Permission was given for the Administrative Assistant to attend a HIPAA training session in October.
  • Fire Commissioner
    • DNR Contract - Tabled until next meeting.
    • Green Lights - Firefighters using green flashing lights was discussed. A form for firefighters to carry was discussed.
    • Application Letter - A letter to send to District applicants was discussed.
    • Commissioner Position Description - A Commissioner Position Description was reviewed.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • EMS Supervisor
      • The stand down stipend part of the Scheduling and Stipend Policy was discussed. It was decided unanimously to modify the policy to read "On calls that are paged out, but result in a stand down or a no transport each crew member will be eligible for a $5.00 flat fee stipend."
      • The losing of equipment to the area hospitals was discussed. It was decided to keep closer track of the equipment send and if it starts to pile up, then send someone in the van to retrieve it. Also approval was given to purchase six sets of spider straps.
      • A cover over the person door in Station 22 was discussed. Commissioner Hubert will take care of getting someone to build a covering and a porch.
      • The programming of the lock on the person door in Station 22 was discussed. Commissioner Hubert will get it programmed.
      • Radios for responders were discussed. Commissioner Larson said he had 3 at Station 21 that could be used.
      • The purchase of a biomonitor was discussed. It was decided to try and find the one the District owns.
      • An oxygen bottle lifter was discussed. It was decided to have RK Machine modify a hydraulic lift hand truck to safely handle oxygen bottles.
      • The replacement of a lost Polaroid camera was approved.
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Riveredge Estates Station - No Report.
    • Radar Land - Commissioner Larson said that Dean Yongue could do the short plat for $1,000.00. It was unanimously decided to have that done.
    • Paramedic Search - Commissioner Layton has not been able to contact either paramedic applicant. Commissioner Layton will send them letters inviting them to an October 11th interview.
    • Sand Ridge Repeater - The repeater has been installed and seems to working.
Old Business:
  • Grants - The DNR wildland grant is being filled out by Commissioner Larson.
  • Training Guidelines - Updating the language in the Training Officer's Job Description was discussed and it was decided to leave it as it was approved.
  • Organization Chart - The district organization chart was reviewed and approved unanimously.
  • Employment Roster - Tabled indefinitely.
New Business:
  • Applications - Applications from Margaux Johnson and Julius Gage were reviewed. Julius Gage was approved unanimously. Margaux Johnson was approved on the conditions that she fills out a new application and renews her EMT certification.
The meeting adjourned at 1940, next meeting October 13, 2003, 18:30 at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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