Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

December 9, 2008

Members present: Chairman James R. Miller

Vice-Chairman Timothy K. Stapleton

Treasurer Janet B. Santner – Madam Chair (temporarily)

Vice Treasurer Barry M. Reed

Secretary William E. Schaal

· Call to Order: Treasurer Janet B. Santner was appointed (temporarily) Madam Chair for this particular meeting until the newly elected Commissioners take their Oath of Office and select their assign positions. Madam Chair Santner 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

· New Commissioners Take Oath / Elect Positions:

Fire Chief Miller administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board of Fire Commissioners. Afterwards, the North Bay Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners selected their new positions. The new positions are: James R. Miller as Chairman; Timothy K. Stapleton as Vice Chairman; Janet B. Santner as Treasurer; Barry M. Reed as Vice Treasurer; and William E. Schaal as Secretary. The newly assigned positions became effective immediately. This was accomplished on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7:07 p.m.

· Old Business

The minutes of the November 13, 2008 meeting were reviewed. On page 3, the last paragraph, lines 1 and 2, reads “The next Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control

District, Niceville, Florida 32578.” Change the twelfth word in the sentence “Thursday” to read “Tuesday.” Commissioner Santner made a motion to accept the minutes as written with the correction, motion seconded by Commissioner Stapleton. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Stapleton voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Reed voted in favor, and Commissioner Schaal voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The November 30, 2008 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Stapleton made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Santner. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Stapleton voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Reed voted in favor, and Commissioner Schaal voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

Chairman Miller turned the meeting over to Fire Chief Miller for report on new business.

· New Business

Fire Chief Miller congratulated our newly appointed Board of Fire Commissioners. As with any new appointment, Fire Chief Miller recommended to the Board of Fire Commissioners to hold a North Bay Fire Control District Workshop. The workshop will provide an overview of the entire Fire District Operations. Chief Miller opened the floor for discussion. After further discussion, the Board of Fire Commissioners agreed to hold a workshop on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 4:30 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District.

Fire Chief Miller briefed the Board of Fire Commissioners on the Fire District’s Live Fire Burn Training Session held on Thursday, November 20, 2008. The training took place in the back part of the Fire District.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that Treasurer Santner has purchased a Certificate of Deposit from Bank of America. The purchase was made on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, for the amount of $323,000.00. The nine (9) month term CD has an interest rate of 2.48% and an annual percentage yield rate of 2.51%. The maturity date is August 26, 2009.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that Ms Susan Rimsa, a Certified Public Accountant for Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLP, is currently conducting the Annual Financial Audit for the North Bay Fire Control District.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that the North Bay Fire Control District Annual Appreciation Dinner will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at the Bluewater Bay Clubhouse Restaurant. The Social begins at 6:00 p.m., and

the Dinner (buffet style) at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Ralph no later than Thursday, December 11, 2008. See you all there!

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of December to Firefighter Nathaniel Ark (December 18^th) for 2 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to Firefighter Ark for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced “Happy Birthday Greetings” for the month of December to Firefighter Zaal (Dec 5^th); Firefighter Mitchell (Dec 10^th); and Assistant Fire Chief Jordan (Dec 27^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 November 2008.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the November 2008 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 63 incidents: 1 Dumpster fire; 1 illegal fire; 2 structure fires; 1 vehicle fire; 4 motor vehicle accidents; 35 medicals; 10 canceled enroutes; 4 false alarms/alarm activations; 2 good intents; and 3 service calls. This brings the total to 748 alarm runs for the year. Dollar loss for the year is $436,700.00.

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

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

The next Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.