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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on February 12, 2007
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 10:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Layton, Norton and Stone, District Chief Pollock and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart.

Commissioner Layton moved that the minutes of the January 8 and January 22, 2007 Regular Meetings 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 Norton moved that the following vouchers be approved for payment:
    • General Fund (646-002-010)
      • Voucher numbers: FD07-014 through FD07-021, totaling $1,348.12.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Voucher numbers: RD07-041 through RD07-059, totaling $2,575.51.
    • Payroll warrants 70116 through 70122 totaling $6,743.24, and 70203 through 70207 totaling $1,271.85.
    Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence:
  • The signed garage lease agreement was received from Wayne Goforth.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of January 31, 2007 the fund balances were as follows:
      General Fund = $12,001.99, Invested = $5,000.00
      EMS Fund = $3,331.00, Invested = $18,000.00
      Building Fund = $26,455.50, Invested = $0.00
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – Nothing to report.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – The metal will be installed this week.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Nothing to Report.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – Going to apply for the FEMA grant again.
    • Loans – The USDA Loan was discussed.
    • 501(c)(3) Status – Nothing to report.
  • Chief Report
    • The county wide PPE grant was discussed. Commissioner Stone moved that the Fire District participate in the grant. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
    • Medic 23 is having electrical problems and will be sent to Colville for repairs.
    • The plowing of the Ione Airport was discussed.
    • Completing the purchase of the 1992 GMC Mini pumper from Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department was discussed. Commissioner Stone called a special meeting to finalize the purchase on February 13th at noon, provided the invoice arrives.
  • District Operations Captain
    • Not Present.
Old Business:
  • Firefighter Point System – The firefighter point system was reviewed. Commissioner Norton moved that the firefighter point system be approved effective April 1, 2007. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • Credit Card Policy – The draft credit card policy was reviewed and modified. Commissioner Stone moved that Resolution 07-02, establishing a credit card policy be approved. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • EMS Job Description – The job description was discussed and will be brought back for approval at the next meeting.
  • Hospital District #2 MOUs – A MOU formalizing the construction funds was signed. An EMS system support MOU was discussed. Chief Pollock will bring an updated MOU to the next meeting.
New Business:
  • None.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55. The next meeting will be a special meeting at noon on Tuesday February 13th at the Administrative Office. The next regular meeting will be at 10:00 AM on Monday February 26th at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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