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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on September 25, 2006
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 10:03 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Stone, Layton and Norton, District Operations Captain Doughty and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart.

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)
      • Voucher numbers: FD06-092 through FD06-094, totaling $2,566.34.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Voucher numbers: RD06-288 through RD06-299, totaling $7,222.96.
    • Building Fund (646-002-040)
      • Voucher numbers: BF06-023 through BF06-025, totaling $450.17.
    Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence:
  • A newsletter was received from WGEP.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • Account balances were given.
    • A discussion was held on the success of the Lid Lift Levy and the court challenge of I-747.
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – Working on leveling the site. Also will meet with the PUD about the line extension charge on October 3rd. Leon Zimmerman may have a contractor who can build the stations.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – See above.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Rescue 23 – Still researching pump and tank options. It was decided to transfer this task to District Operations Captain Doughty.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – Still waiting on the FEMA grant.
    • Loan – It looks like Mountain West will approve a construction loan.
  • Chief Report
    • An update on vehicle status was given.
    • Brochures that are being put with address signs were presented.
    • The need for a letter of impact to FERC on the Boundary Dam relicensing was discussed. Commissioner Stone will research and write a letter.
    • In order to qualify for more grants the District should become a 501(c)(3) non profit. After some discussion Commissioner Layton moved that the District obtain 501(c)(3) status. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Norton will work on the paperwork.
    • Incident and other status information was given.
  • District Operations Captain
    • Vehicle Titles – Still working on the registrations for R23 & R24.
Old Business:
  • Resolution 06-07 Adopting Public Records Policy - Resolution 06-07 Adopting Public Records Policy was reviewed. Commissioner Norton moved that Resolution 06-07 be approved. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • Resolution 06-08 Appointing A Public Records Officer - Resolution 06-08 Appointing A Public Records Officer was reviewed. Commissioner Norton moved that Resolution 06-08 be approved. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • Ione Contract – An extensive discussion was held on renewing the Ione contract. Commissioner Stone moved that the Ione contract be terminated at the end of 2006, that any Fire District equipment in their possession be given to them and that a contract payment for 2006 be made in December. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • 2007 Budget – A work session on the 2007 Budget was held. The final budget will be approved at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned from 13:30 to 14:12 for lunch.
Commissioner Layton was absent from 13:30 to 15:40 due to an appointment.
  • BVFF Minimum Standards - An extensive discussion was held on the minimum standards responders must meet to be eligible for the BVFF pension benefit. An EMT / Driver job description was presented and tabled until next meeting.
New Business:
  • Metaline and Metaline Falls Contracts - An extensive discussion was held on renewing the Metaline and Metaline Falls contracts. Commissioner Stone moved that both the Metaline and Metaline Falls contracts be terminated at the end of 2006 and that any Fire District equipment in their possession be given to them. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0. (Commissioner Layton was not present during the vote due to an appointment.
  • Opening Septic Bids – One septic bid was received. Z & Z Enterprises bid $5,891.10. Commissioner Norton moved that the bid be accepted. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • A group of homeowners on LeClerc Creek Rd are discussing petitioning to join the Fire District.
Action Items:
  • All – Review the draft EMT / Driver job description.
  • Commissioner Stone – Write an impact letter to FERC.
  • Commissioner Norton – Start on 501(c)(3) paperwork.
The meeting was adjourned at 16:53. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday October 9th at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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