Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

December 8, 2009

Members present: Chairman James R. Miller

Treasurer Janet B. Santner

Vice Treasurer Barry M. Reed

Secretary William E. Schaal

Member absent: Vice-Chairman Timothy K. Stapleton (excused absence)

· Call to Order: Chairman Miller 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 November 10, 2009 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Santner made a motion to accept the minutes as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Schaal. Commissioner Miller 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 1-30, 2009 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Schaal made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Commissioner Miller 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 North Bay Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners opened the floor for discussion on electing new positions for the Board of Fire Commissioners. Commissioner Schaal made a motion for the North Bay Fire Control District, Board of Fire Commissioners to remain in the same appointed

positions, motion seconded by Commissioner Santner. Commissioner Miller 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 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 appointed positions become effective immediately.

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

· New Business

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that on December 8, 2009, the Northwest Florida Daily Newspaper advertised the regular monthly Board of Fire Commissioners meeting for 2010. Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011, the North Bay Fire Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Florida within Okaloosa County, the Board of Fire Commissioners will hold its regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month for the calendar year 2010. The meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m., and will be held in the meeting room of the North Bay Fire Control District, 1024 White Point Road, Niceville, Florida. Commissioner Santner made a motion to accept the Advertisement of Monthly Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meetings as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Reed voted in favor, and Commissioner Schaal voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with a brief summary of Paramedic manning requirement events since the referendum was passed in November 2004. Chief Miller opened the floor for discussion. Chief Miller recommended to the Board of Fire Commissioners to continue on with the Paramedic program with the nine (9) Paramedics on-board. Comments from the Board of Fire Commissioners … Sounds good! Press-On!

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners on the status of the Fire Station Grant. Chief Miller has not heard anything on the Fire Station Grant.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners on the status of the land acquisition from Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church and Eglin Air Force Base to build a new Fire Station facility. According to Chief Miller, he has not heard anything from either party. Will keep the Commissioners informed.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that Assistant Fire Chief Jordan received an e-mail on 9/11. It appears the constructive steel from

the World Trade Center is being donated to Fire Departments. Small piece of steel will be distributed to those Fire Departments upon request. Chief Miller suggested mounting the piece of steel in a shadow box for display at the Fire District.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that Ms Candy Cunard, a Senior Manager and 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 12, 2009 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 10 2009. See you all there!

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of December is FF/Paramedic Nathaniel Ark (Dec 18^th) for 3 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to FF Ark for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced “Happy Birthday Greetings” for the month of December 2009 to Firefighter/Paramedic Travis Zaal (Dec 5^th); FF/EMT Daniel Mitchell (Dec 10^th); and Assistant Fire Chief Gary Jordan (Dec 27^th) Happy Birthday to all, 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 2009.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the November 2009 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 64 incidents: 1 illegal fire; 4 structure fires; 6 accidents; 37 medicals; 9 cancelled enroutes; 3 false alarms/alarm activations; 2 good intents; and 2 service calls. This brings the total to 781 alarm runs for the year. Dollar loss for the year is $166,000.00.

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Fire Marshal’s Report for November 2009. Fire Marshal Losinger had an excused absence.

Division Chief Parker presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the District’s Training Report for November 2009.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that Christopher Moyer has been selected as the new Union President. Matthew Stilla remains as the Union Secretary/Treasurer. Congratulations to all and continued success!

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that “B” Shift participated in a multi-company, multi-jurisdictional EOD mass causality exercise. Congratulations to all for a job well done!

Chairman Miller asked if there were any other comments from the floor before adjournment. There were no other comments.

The next Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.