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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on August 8, 2005
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 16:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Layton, Norton and Stone, District Chief Pollock and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart. District Operations Captain Doughty arrived at 16:27 and departed at 16:40.

Commissioner Layton moved that the minutes of the July 11, 2005 Regular Meeting, July 18, 2005 and July 19, 2005 Special Meetings, and July 25, 2005 Regular Meeting be approved as sent. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

Guests or Public Appearances:
  • None
Payment of Bills:
  • The outstanding bills were reviewed and discussed. Commissioner Layton moved that the following vouchers be approved for payment:
    • General Fund (646-002-010)
      • Vouchers number: FD05-087 through FD05-095, totaling $1,168.73.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Vouchers number: RD05-185 through RD05-198, totaling $3,390.68.
    • Payroll warrants 52750 through 52752 totaling $2,019.44.
    Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence:
  • The annual letter from the Board for Volunteer Firefighters was received.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • The treasurer’s report has not been received, so estimated fund balances were given. After the report is received actual balances will be emailed.
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – The agreement is still being worked on.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – No Action
    • Riverbend Estates - The Riverbend Estates homeowners association has invited the Fire District to come down to talk to them about joining the Fire District. Commissioner Stone will attend their meeting.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Shipping container rental – A place in Sandpoint will rent a 10’ x 20’ shipping container for $65 per month with a $50 delivery charge.
    • The homeland security training session in Colville last month was not intended for fire departments, therefore the Fire District was not notified of the session.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – Commissioner Norton will be attending a 2 day grant seminar in Portland at the end of this week.
  • Chief Report
    • Storage space – Renting of different type of storage spaces were discussed.
    • Medic 24 is having a $500 repair to the glow plugs.
    • Medic 23 needs the front brakes repaired, estimates are being obtained.
    • Engine 21’s engine was run out of oil which blew the engine.. The estimated repair for installing a rebuild engine is $17,000. After much discussion Commissioner Stone moved that Engine 21 be towed back to Station 21 and a decision on what to do with it made at later date. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
    • A suspicious fire occurred at Maupin Pit next to the Ione Transfer Station.
    • Two new members have been approved. Sandie Durand has joined as the District’s Fire Prevention Officer and Public Information Officer. Evelyn Doughty has joined as an EMT.
    • The two junior firefighters, Paul Emrick and Molly Larson have graduated from the Junior Firefighter Academy. Paul graduated at the top of the class and Molly was in the top three.
    • The District will be manning a booth at the County Fair on Friday morning.
  • District Operations Captain
    • CPR Policy Update – Not present

    Old Business:
    • Policy Update – No action.

    New Business:
    • Goforth Lease Renewal – Renewing the lease for the shop building at 127 Mathews was discussed. Commissioner Stone moved that the lease be renewed for another year with an option to terminate early. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
    • Change Meeting Time – A discussion on changing the second Monday meeting time to 10:00 AM was held. A resolution will be presented at the next meeting.
    • Mileage – It was decided to start reimbursing the Chief for mileage to official meetings.

    Action Items
    • Commissioner Stone – Check on Engine 21 and arrange for tow to Station 21.
    • Commissioner Stone – Contact the tax assessor for an explanation of property tax rate and reassessed valuations.
    • District Operations Captain Doughty – Meet with the CPR instructors to discuss the CPR policy.
    • Chief Pollock – Continue to research storage space options.
    • Commissioner Layton – Find out what the procedure is for Riverbend Estates to join the Fire District.
    • Commissioner Norton – Check out Carman’s barn for possible use as a storage area.

    The meeting was adjourned at 17:36. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday August 22nd at the Administrative Office.

    /s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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