Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

August 19, 2008

Members present: Chairman Brett E. Hinely

Madam Vice-Chair Margaret M. Vining

Vice-Treasurer Roger Porter, Jr.

Secretary John A. Hipp

Member absent: Treasurer Janet B. Santner (excused absence)

· Call to Order: Chairman Hinely called the Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Invocation

· Public Inputs: There were no public inputs.

· Old Business

The minutes of the July 8, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Hipp made a motion to accept the minutes as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Vining. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor, and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The July 31, 2008 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Hipp made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Porter. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor, and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

· New Business

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with proposed line item

budget adjustments. Chief Miller recommended to the Board of Fire Commissioners to make several line item budget adjustments. See attachment, same subject, dated August 19, 2008 for details. Commissioner Vining made a motion to accept the line item budget adjustments, motion seconded by Commissioner Hipp. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Chief Miller briefed the Board of Fire Commissioners on the completed “Final Certificate of Taxable Value” (Form DR-420) of the Assessment Roll for FY2008-2009. The current Year Gross Taxable Value of Real Property for Operating Purposes is $985,720,578, which will set the current year proposed aggregate millage rate at 2.04. The Form DR-420 & DR-420MM-P were completed by the North Bay Fire District and delivered to the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser on Thursday, July 17, 2008.

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners the proposed Budget for FY2008-2009. According to Chief Miller, the property value for next year is appraised at $985,720,578. With the current millage rate of 2.04 that would represent an eight point eighty five (8.85) percent tax increase. Chief Miller opened the floor for discussion on the proposed budget. Commissioner Hinely proposed to the Board of Fire Commissioners to set the tentative rolled-back rate to 1.8741. Commissioner Hinely made a motion to set the tentative millage rate to 1.8741 and the budget at $1,935,328.23 for FY2008-2009. Motion seconded by Commissioner Porter. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried. The First Public Budget hearing is tentatively set for Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District.

The proposed North Bay Fire Control District FY2008-2009 TRIM Schedule is as follows: The First Public Budget Hearing is tentatively set for Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District. On Saturday, September 13, 2008, advertise the Final Public Budget Hearing in the Northwest Florida Daily Newspaper. The Final Public Budget Hearing is tentatively set for Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District. And finally, notify the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser and the Okaloosa County Tax Collector by Friday, September 26, 2008.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that he sent a letter to Mayor Wise of the City of Niceville. Chief Miller stated in his letter that the Board of Fire Commissioners decided to exercise the Fire District’s right to provide service to the two (2) parcels of property annexed by the City of Niceville. The Board of Fire Commissioners will not pursue any further challenges to the annexation and will disengage from the conflict resolution process.

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners’ with an Interlocal

Agreement on the Advanced Life Support Fire Engine Partnership Program. Commissioner Hipp made a motion to accept and approve the Interlocal Agreement on the Advanced Life Support Fire Engine Partnership Program, motion second by Commissioner Porter. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor, and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried. On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, Chairman Brett E. Hinely and Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller affixed their signatures/titles to the Agreement.

Fire Chief Miller introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Matthew G. Stilla as the North Bay Fire Control District’s newest member. Welcome aboard!

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that Firefighter Jason L. Oliver graduated from Paramedic School. He is schedule to take his National/State Written Examination. Congratulations to Jason for successfully completing his Paramedic Course.

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that Firefighter Shawn P. Thurston successfully passed his National/State Written Examination.

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of August to Assistant Fire Chief Gary Jordan (August 22^nd) for 14 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to Chief Jordan for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced “Happy Birthday Greetings” for the month of August to Fire Marshal Lloyd Losinger (August 21^st); and FF Ryan Adair (August 28^th). Many happy returns and many more to come!

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Assistant Fire Chief’s Report for July 2008.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the July 2008 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 60 incidents: 1 structure fire; 3 motor vehicle accidents; 29 medicals; 14 canceled enroutes; 3 false alarms/alarm activations; 6 good intents; 3 service calls and 1 hazardous materials. This brings the total to 485 alarm runs for the year. Dollar loss for the year is $173,450.00.

Fire Marshal Losinger presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Fire Marshal’s Report for July 2008.

Division Chief Parker presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the District’s Training Report for July 2008.

Chairman Hinely asked if there were any comments from the floor. There were no