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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on October 9, 2006
Meeting called to order by Acting Chairman Roy Layton at 10:00 at the Administrative Office.  Present were: Commissioners Layton and Norton, Metaline Falls Fire Commissioner Ryan Kiss and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart.

Commissioner Norton moved that the minutes of the September 11 and September 25, 2006 Regular Meetings be approved as sent.  Commissioner Layton seconded the motion.  The motion passed 2-0.

Guests or Public Appearances:
  • Ryan Kiss, Metaline Falls Fire Commissioner – A discussion was held on the response area and responsibilities of the Metaline Falls Fire Department.  It was decided to work on a mutual aid agreement that would address automatic responses, response areas and incident command.
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: FD06-095 through FD06-107, totaling $4,451.12.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Voucher numbers: RD06-300 through RD06-325, totaling $3,591.97.
    • Building Fund (646-002-040)
      • Voucher number BF06-026 through BF06-027, totaling $366.35.
      Payroll warrants 62215 through 62223 totaling $6,743.24, and 62298 through 62300 totaling $811.88.
    Commissioner Norton seconded the motion.  The motion passed 2-0.
Correspondence:
  • Information on a grant from Hamburger Helper was received..
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of September 30, 2006 the fund balances were as follows:
      General Fund = $11,258.66, Invested = $30,000.00
      EMS Fund = $25,022.54, Invested = $29,000.00
      Building Fund = $589.18, Invested = $20,000.00
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – The land should be cleared within the next week.  The approach will be built by the county in the next couple of weeks.  The PUD Revolving fund has agreed to pay for the line extension.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – Nothing to Report.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Nothing to report.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – The district did not make the first round in the FEMA grant.
    • Loan – Still trying to get bids to give to the USDA.
    • 501(c)(3) Status – The district will have to file an income tax return each year if non-profit status is obtained.
  • Chief Report
    • E24 is back in service.
    • E21 should be ready this week.
  • District Operations Captain
    • Vehicle Titles – No Action.
    • Wildland Engine – Looking at obtaining two brush trucks from Spokane County Fire District #9 with a 50% match DNR grant.
Old Business:
  • Resolution 06-10 Adopting of Final 2007 Budget - Resolution 06-10 Adopting of Final 2007 Budget was reviewed. Commissioner Layton moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • EMT/Driver Job Description – Tabled until next meeting.
New Business:
  • Resolution 06-11 Amending the 2006 Rescue Fund Budget - Resolution 06-11 Amending the 2006 Rescue Fund Budget was reviewed. Commissioner Layton moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • Resolution 06-09 1% Increase of Property Tax Revenue - Resolution 06-09 1% Increase of Property Tax Revenue was reviewed. Commissioner Layton moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • White’s Lease Agreement – After reviewing the renewal of the White’s garage lease agreement, Commissioner Layton moved that the agreement be approved. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • Goforth Lease Agreement – Wayne Goforth is selling his place so the renewal was tabled until next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday October 23rd at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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