Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

February 9, 2010

Members present: Chairman James R. Miller

Treasurer Janet B. Santner

Vice Treasurer Barry M. Reed

Secretary William E. Schaal

Vice-Chairman (Vacant Position)

· 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 January 12, 2010, meeting was reviewed. Commissioner Reed made a motion to accept the minutes as written, 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 January 1-31, 2010 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Reed made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report 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.

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 he received two (2) Letters of Intent for the vacant Commissioners’ position. However, one (1) applicant withdrew his name before being considered. The other applicant, Karen Banegas was tabled for concern that there may be a conflict of interest because of the administrator; Ralph Banegas is employed with the Fire District. Chairman Miller asked Fire Chief Miller to contact the Fire District’s Attorney for inquiry into the matter. Also, advertise in the Bay Beacon Newspaper and to let the general public know that the vacated position is still open. Pending additional applicants, the Board of Fire Commissioners will reopen the item for discussion at the next Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with Operating Policy 10-01, Department Organization for Board approval. This OP creates a Lieutenant’s position, duties and responsibilities. The Operating Policy established the organizational framework of the Fire District. The Lieutenant shall be the sixth (6^th) person in command of the Fire District and assume command of their assigned Shift personnel in the absence of the Shift Captain. Commissioner Schaal made a motion to accept and approve Operating Policy 10-01 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 provided the Board of Fire Commissioners with an update to the 10-Year Plan. Chief Miller stated that he has been working on the update for the past several weeks, and hopes to have a final draft available for presentation at the next Commissioners’ meeting. Chief Miller recommended having an “open public session” sometime after March to allow them time to study the Plan and to afford the public an opportunity for questions and a great understanding. The Board of Fie Commissioners agreed to Chief Miller’s suggestion.

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that on Thursday, January 21, 2010, Assistant Fire Chief Gary D. Jordan was awarded the “Executive Fire Officer of the Year” by the Florida Fire Chiefs Association. Congratulations to Chief Jordan for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that on Saturday, January 16, 2010, Firefighter Christopher Moyer’s wife, Angela gave birth to a baby boy, Lachlan D. Moyer. Congratulations on your new baby!

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that Ms Ashley Fountain, a Senior Manager and Certified Public Accountant for Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLP, is currently conducting the Annual Financial Audit for the North Bay

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of February 2010, Firefighter Jones (Feb 7^th) for 17 years of dedicated service, and Firefighter Zaal (Feb 27^th) for 6 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to Scot and Travis for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced “Happy Birthday Greetings” for the month of February 2010, to Firefighter Ark (Feb 10^th); Firefighter Harris (Feb 15^th) and Firefighter Pritchard (Feb 24^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 January 2010.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the January 2010 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 71 incidents: 1 dumpster, trash or other fire; 1 illegal fire; 5 structure fires; 5 accidents; 43 medicals; 8 cancelled enroutes; 3 false alarms/alarm activations; and 5 service calls. This brings the total to 71 alarm runs for the year. Dollar loss for the year is $500.00.

Fire Marshal Losinger presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Fire Marshal’s Report for January 2010.

Division Chief Parker presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the District’s Training Report for January 2010.

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, March 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.