Back Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners on February 9, 2004 Meeting called to order by Chairman Stone at 1830 at Administrative Office, Metaline Falls, WA. Present were: Commissioners Stone, Miller and Layton, EMS Lieutenant Kiss, EMS Training Officer Miller, Administrative Assistant Rumelhart, Hospital District #2 Commissioner Michele Ellsworth, and various members of the public. Pend Oreille County EMS Council President Steve Groom arrived at 18:45. The minutes of the January 2004 regular meeting were reviewed and approved. Guests or Public Appearances: Michele Ellsworth, Commissioner Hospital District #2 – Commissioner Ellsworth informed the Fire District that the Hospital District would like to help out by providing funds for equipment or training. Proposals would have to be submitted to the full Hospital District Board and they only meet quarterly. Their next meeting is April 14, 2004. Steve Groom, Pend Oreille County EMS Council President State Patient Care Procedures - Mr. Groom reviewed the State Patient Care Procedures and answered questions about it. EMS Council & advanced OTEP Program – Mr. Groom discussed the role of the EMS Council and the implementation of the OTEP program for EMT-Is and EMT-Ps. Payment of Bills: All outstanding bills were reviewed and a discussion was held on how to divide the costs between the Rescue and General fund. After the discussion the bills were approved for payment. Correspondence: An information packet was received from the Washington Governmental Entity Pool. An information packet was received from American Income Life. Reports: Administrative Assistant As of January 31, 2004 the General Fund has a balance of $13,501.23, the General Fund Investment Pool has $1.00, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $28,256.04, and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $5,136.58. Fire Commissioner DNR Contract – Commissioner Stone has been unable to get the DNR to discuss the contract and recommended that the issue be dropped until the DNR contacts the Fire District. Northwest Resources – Commissioner Stone has contacted Northwest Resources and is having discussions with them. Radar Land – The documents are at the lawyers and by next month the District should have title to the property. Ione Tender – The Ione Tender was out of service for about a week. Chief Report – The chief’s report was reviewed. Rescue Commissioner Paramedic Search – A proposal for the paramedic program presented by Commissioner Miller. After the proposal was discussed and modified Commissioner Miller moved the proposal be accepted. The motion was approved unanimously. EMS Lieutenant Kiss EMS Conferences – A couple of responders have asked to attend the South Central EMS Conference in Kennewick on March 18th – 20th. After some discussion the request was denied. The West Region EMS conference in Ocean Shores on February 26th – Feb 29th was discussed. It was decided to allow the EMT-Is attend the conference and the Fire District would pay for the conference fees, lodging and allow the District van to be used for transportation. Purchase Orders – Purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and EMS pants for two responders were reviewed and approved with the stipulation that the pants be purchased for the least expensive supplier. Commissioner Miller will look at revising the uniform policy. Administrative Commissioner Riveredge Estates Station – Nothing to report. Old Business: Wallis Claim – The District’s attorney forwarded a copy of a letter from another attorney. It appears that Mr. Wallis has discontinued his relationship with the attorney located in Newport and has retained the service of an attorney in Vancouver. The new attorney is reviewing the case. Radio Call Numbers – Commissioner Stone is still working on Ione Fire Department’s request for additional radio numbers. Ione Response Vehicle – Allowing Ione Rescue to use Medic 243 was discussed. Ambulance Servicing – The quality of service from B&M Tire and Lube was discussed. Commissioner Layton will investigate it and make a recommendation at the next regular meeting. Resolution 04-01 – Resolution 04-01 changing the meeting start time from 6:30pm to 7:00pm was reviewed. Commissioner Miller moved that Resolution 04-01 be approved. The motion was approved unanimously. Radios – No action, tabled indefinitely. Station 22 Door Cover – Commissioner Stone has received two bids on the cover, but they were for different type covers. After some discussion it was decided that Commissioner Miller will work on building the cover. CPR Billing Policy – A revised CPR Billing Policy was reviewed and modified. Commissioner Miller moved the modified policy be approved. The motion was approved unanimously. Station 22 Lieutenant – Several candidates for Station 22 Lieutenant were discussed. Commissioner Miller moved that Marguax Johnson be appointed Station 22 Lieutenant with Julius Gage helping her manage the vehicles. The motion was approved unanimously. EMS Training Clarification – Commissioner Miller and EMS Training Officer Miller will work on clarification. New Business: Interviewing Candidates – The process of interviewing of candidates to join the Fire District was discussed. Ambulance Fee Increase – A proposal to increase the ambulance fees in line with the Medical Care Consumer Price Index of 3.7% was reviewed. Commissioner Layton moved the increases be approved. The motion was approved unanimously. Review Boundary Dam Contract – A discussion was held on the Boundary Dam contract. Commissioner Stone moved that 20% of the amount received in December 2003 be placed in a building fund. The motion was approved unanimously. A resolution to create the building fund will be presented at the March regular meeting. County Plowing Snow - An agreement for the plowing of snow at fire stations sent by the County was reviewed. Commissioner Layton moved that the agreement be signed. The motion was approved unanimously. Dispatch Fees – There has been rumors that the Sheriff’s Office will soon start charging agencies dispatch fees. Commissioner Stone will try to find correct information. Public Input – No action, tabled indefinitely. Ambulance Billing – No action, tabled indefinitely. Applications – Applications from Jody Roger and Delmer Fiscus were reviewed. Commissioner Miller moved that the applications be approved. The motion was approved unanimously. An application from Molly Larson was reviewed. Commissioner Stone moved the application be approved within the State guidelines regarding junior firefighters. The motion was approved unanimously. Continued Meeting – Business was not completed. Commissioner Layton moved that the meeting be continued until Monday February 16th at 15:00 at the Administrative Office. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 22:00 to be continued February 16, 2004, 15:00 at the Administrative Office. /s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board Paramedic Proposal Multiple paramedics would be hired to cover three eight-hour shifts per week. Compensation would be $20.00 per hour and mileage reimbursement at the State rate (currently 37 cents per mile) for travel from their residence to Station 22 in Metaline Falls. No other compensation or benefits would be offered. Applicants would be required to fill out an application, take a pre-employment knowledge test and have an oral interview. Duties would include: Respond to EMS calls while on duty. Times on calls extending past the end of the shift would be compensated at $20.00 per hour. Conduct Training: To keep all EMTs current in their skill level. At times that accommodate EMTs schedule. To increase the level of patient care. Review run charts at the monthly chart review training sessions. Communicate with Medical Program Director and report back to EMS Commissioner. Back