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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on January 22, 2007
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 10:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Stone and Norton, District Chief Pollock 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: FD07-001 through FD07-007, totaling $2,838.57.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Voucher numbers: RD07-001 through RD07-029, totaling $6,075.46.
    • Building Fund (646-002-040)
      • Voucher numbers: BF07-001 through BF07-003, totaling $17,939.74.
    Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
Correspondence:
  • A $250 donation was received from the Metalines Chamber of Commerce. The donation will be used to start a Vial of Life program.
  • A letter was received from Selkirk School district discussing the phone system at Selkirk Elementary School.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of December 31, 2006 the fund balances were as follows:
      General Fund = $30,792.70, Invested = $13,000.00
      EMS Fund = $29,317.86, Invested = $18,000.00
      Building Fund = $674.46, Invested = $0.00
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – The land has been cleared. Z&Z Enterprises has agreed to be the general contractor for the project.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – The building is up and framed. The metal, windows & doors should be installed in the next couple of weeks.
    • Attended a wildland urban interface meeting and obtained some good information on recruiting and retaining volunteers.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Nothing to Report.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Not present.
  • Chief Report
    • Not Present.
  • District Operations Captain
    • Not Present.
Old Business:
  • Firefighter Point System – Tabled until next meeting.
  • Town Contracts – The Metaline Falls has approved the contract and a signed copy has been received.
  • Administrative Assistant COLA – A discussion was held on a cost of living adjustment. Commissioner Layton moved to give the administrative assistant a pay increase of 3.3%, which is equal to the social security COLA, effective January 1, 2007. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • Ambulance Fee Increase – A discussion was held on increasing the ambulance fees. Commissioner Layton moved to increase the ambulance fees by 4.0% based on the CPI medical inflation rate effective January 1, 2007. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
New Business:
  • Payroll Withholding – Commissioner Layton moved that with the County Auditor’s approval the Fire District employees be allowed to participate in payroll withholding. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • Hospital District #2 MOU – The MOUs with Hospital District #2 for office sharing and medical equipment usage were reviewed. Commissioner Layton moved that the MOUs be approved. Commissioner seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • 2007 Commissioner Positions – Commissioner Layton moved that Commissioner Stone be reappointed as the Chair of the Board, that Commissioner Norton be reappointed as the Vice-Chair of the Board and that Commissioner Layton be reappointed as the Secretary of the Board. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
  • Credit Card Policy – A discussion was held on a credit card use policy. Administrative Assistant Rumelhart will bring a draft policy to the next meeting.
  • Resolution 07-01 Operating Transfer to Building Fund – Commission Stone moved that Resolution 07-01, Transferring $25,000 from the Rescue Fund to the Building Fund be approved. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday January 22nd at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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