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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on August 9, 2004
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 19:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Stone and Layton, District Chief Pollock, Administrative Assistant Rumelhart, Dick Norton, Dorothy Konsbruck and Nancy Kiss.

Commissioner Layton moved that the minutes of the July 19, 2004 Regular Meeting and the August 2, 2004 Special Meeting be approved as presented. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.

Guests or Public Appearances:
  • None.
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Payment of Bills:
  • The outstanding bills were reviewed and Commissioner Layton moved that the following vouchers are approved for payment:
    • General Fund (646-002-010)
      • Vouchers numbers: FD04-072 through FD04-077, totaling $2,236.46.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Vouchers numbers: RD04-187 through RD04-207, totaling $3,012.84.
    Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
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Correspondence:
  • Information was received from the Washington Fire Commissioner Association on a health care workshop. Commissioner Stone and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart will plan to attend.
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Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
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    • As of July 31, 2004 the General Fund has a balance of $6,532.26, the General Fund Investment Pool has a balance of $21,000.00, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $2,041.51, and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has a balance of $40,000.00, the Building Fund has a balance of $27.30, and the Building Fund Investment Pool has a balance of $3,700.00.
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  • Commissioner Stone
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    • Northwest Resources – In addition to Northwest Resources Chief Pollock is exploring block grants, FEPP and FEMA grants.
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  • Commissioner Layton
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    • Riveredge Estates Station – A letter was sent to the County officially asking for help leveling a building site and building an approach. Also Chairman Stone is trying to set up a meeting with the Kalispell Tribe regarding grants for Station 24./li>
  • Chief Report
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    • EMT Class – A discussion was held on the upcoming EMT class.
    • M243 – A discussion was held on recertifying Medic 243 as an ambulance. Chief Pollock will bring some cost estimates to the next meeting.
    • New recruit – Taylor Bowman is interested in attending a Firefighter I class in Newport. It would cost $70, but the District would be reimbursed $201. Commissioner Stone moved that if the Ione Fire Department did not sponsor Mr. Bowman then the Fire District would sponsor him and pay for the recruit school. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
    • Staff Appointments – Scott Doughty has been appointed Assistant Chief of the EMS Division. Rick Stone has been appointed Assistant Chief of the Fire Division and Fire Training Officer. Nancy Kiss has been appointed EMS Training Coordinator.
    • River Retreats Hydrant – The homeowners association is voting on placing the hydrant. Meanwhile engineering drawings are being made and permits are being pursued.
    • Ladder 20 – Another agency may be interested in purchasing Ladder 20.
    • Communications Meeting – The county Fire Chiefs council is going to start meeting quarterly with JoAnn Boggs.
    • Usk/Cusick Fire Departments – The Usk and Cusick Fire Departments have disbanded. Fire District 4 is temporarily providing coverage while things are being sorted out.
    • Class II Drug Policy – The district was out of compliance for class II drugs. Chief Pollock and Assistant Chief Doughty have rectified the situation and will soon present a formal policy for approval.
    • M247 – Medic 247 needs $1500 worth of transmission repair, which is more than its Blue Book value. Fire District #8 has expressed interest in the vehicle. After some discussion Commissioner Stone moved that M247 be declared surplus and offered to Fire District #8, if they do not want it, then offer it to other fire departments in the county and if no one wants it the sell it. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
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Old Business:
  • Wallis Claim – The District has still not yet received a copy of the release.
  • Replacement Commissioner – Dick Norton was the only person to express interest in becoming a Commissioner. He was interviewed by the board and Commissioner Stone moved that Dick Norton be appointed to fill the vacant commissioner position effective August 9, 2004. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • Scott Doughty Complaint – A police report was filed on the incident. Commissioner Stone moved that Mike Miller be placed on 30 days suspension and then on one year probation. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0. Since Mike Miller has resigned from the district no further action will be taken.
  • Pager Repeater – A letter was send on July 26th to Joe Onley, the PUD Community Network System Manager, asking to place a pager repeater on the cell phone tower they are constructing at the Metaline Falls water treatment plant. At this time no reply has been received.
  • Paramedic Employment – Different options for the permanent employment of the paramedic were discussed. Pend Oreille County Hospital District #1 has indicated they will be willing to help with a benefits package. Commissioner Layton will meet with the Hospital District #1 administrator to find out more details and report at the August 23rd meeting. In the meantime Commissioner Stone moved that the current paramedic agreement for $15.00 per hour 40 hours per week be extended until the end of September. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
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New Business:
  • There was no new business before the board.
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The meeting was adjourned at 20:34. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday August 23rd at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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