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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on October 23, 2006
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 10:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Stone and Norton, Chief Pollock, District Operations Captain Doughty, Administrative Assistant Rumelhart and the following members of the public: Rodger Aydelott, Kelly Curtiss, Nathan Jones, Ryan Kiss, Steve Kiss, John Stevenson, Jerry & Dorita Wallis.

Guests or Public Appearances:
  • An extensive discussion was held on fire service contracts, mutual aid agreements and automatic aid agreements. Commissioner Stone moved that the Fire District work out new two year service agreements. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
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: FD06-108 through FD06-114, totaling $4,128.79.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Voucher numbers: RD06-326 through RD06-331, totaling $2,109.46.
    Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence:
  • The official election results on the lid lift levy were received from the County Auditor. The levy passed 242 (63.52%) yes votes to 139 (36.48%) no votes.
  • Thank you letters for the EDITH house were received from the second grade.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • Account balances were given.
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – The septic system has been installed and the approach has been built. The land is being cleared. Still trying to find a contractor.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – May have a contractor to build just Station 24.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • The Chippewa water manager had called to discuss hydrant use. District Operations Captain Doughty will contact her.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – Still waiting to hear on the FEMA grant.
    • Loan – Still trying to get bids to give to the USDA. Mountain West has approved the construction loan.
    • 501(c)(3) Status – No Action.
  • Chief Report
    • E21 is back in service.
    • Met with the Border Patrol Sector Chief about law enforcement and EMS.
    • Drafts of a firefighter point system were presented, along with a volunteer compensation guideline from Attorneys Clark & Brian Snure.
  • District Operations Captain
    • Vehicle Titles – R24 has been registered. R23 will soon be going to Colville for the inspection.
Old Business:
  • EMT/Driver Job Description – The revised EMT / Driver Job Description was reviewed. Commissioner Norton moved that the EMT / Driver Job Description be approved. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • FERC Letter – Content of the letter was discussed.
  • Goforth Lease Renewal – The lease renewal was reviewed. Commissioner moved that the lease be renewed for one more year. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
New Business:
  • Spokane FD #9 Rigs – Spokane FD #9 is surplusing two wildland engines by closed bid. After some discussion, Commissioner Layton moved that Chief Pollock may bid up to $18,000 for one of the engines. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:46. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday November 13th at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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