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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Continued Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on October 27, 2003
Meeting called to order by Chairman Larson at 1600 at Administrative Office, Metaline Falls, WA. Present were: Commissioners Larson, Hubert, and Layton and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart.

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

Guests or Public Appearances:
  • None.
Correspondence:
  • Several letters were received from the District's lawyer, Mr. McNally, detailing the negotiations with Jeff Wallis's claim for reimbursement of withholding from wages. After reviewing the letters Commissioner Hubert moved that the District offer to settle for the amount of Social Security withheld from his pay from January 1, 2001 to May 31, 2003. The motion was approved unanimously. Commissioner Hubert will send a letter to McNally.
  • Two taxpayers, Rick Stone and Larry Pollock, had stopped by the office and expressed concern about the negative balance of the General Fund.
  • A notice that Medic 249 has a recall was received.
  • General Fire sent a certificate of inspection for Ladder 20.
  • Dyna Med and Pohl Springs sent past due notices.
  • MedStar sent a letter informing the District that they are applying for a grant for GPS units for the District.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of September 30, 2003 the General Fund has a balance of $12,018.75, the General Fund Investment Pool has $7,260.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $11,197.39, and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $21,136.58.
    • It was noted that if all the outstanding bills are paid the General Fund will be overdrawn by $3,565.65. Commissioner Larson direct that the bills from General Fire, Pohl Spring Works and Wingfoot Commercial Tire be held until after the property tax receipts are deposited on October 31st.
  • Fire Commissioner
    • DNR Contract - Tabled until January.
    • Northwest Resources - A group from Gonzaga University is applying for grants to the Federal Government. Commissioner Larson has told them that the District's needs are buildings, a new ambulance and three tenders. The group would like to meet with the Commissioners on November 22nd. The issued was tabled until January.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • Station 22 Door Cover - No action. Tabled until January.
    • Station 22 Door Lock - A different kind of lock will be ordered.
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Riveredge Estates Station - No Report.
    • Radar Land - Commissioner Larson will call to find out the status.
    • Paramedic Search - Due to miscommunication the October 11th meeting did not occur. It was decided to have Commissioner Layton and the new commissioners handle the paramedic search.
Old Business:
  • None.
New Business:
  • Equipment & Training - EMS Training Officer Miller requested to purchase copies of telemedicine training videos. Approval was given.
  • Applications - Applications from Debi Berilla, Stan Haney, Warren Ostrom, Larry Persons and Casy Potts were reviewed and approved unanimously. Applications for Gwen Johnson and Dale Regan were reviewed and rejected unanimously.
  • Hospital District #2 Equipment MOU - Hospital District #2 would like to formalize the Fire District's use of Hospital District EMS equipment with a Memorandum of Understanding. The proposed MOU was reviewed and approved unanimously.
  • A discussion was held on EMT-I's using the Zoll defibrillator.
The meeting adjourned at 1645, next meeting November 10, 2003, 18:30 at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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