Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

Phone (850) 897-3689 or FAX (850) 897-6051

Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

June 9, 2009

Members present: Chairman James R. Miller

Vice-Chairman Timothy K. Stapleton

Vice Treasurer Barry M. Reed

Secretary William E. Schaal

Member Absence: Treasurer Janet B. Santner (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 May 12, 2009 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Stapleton made a motion to accept the minutes as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Stapleton voted in favor, Commissioner Reed voted in favor, and Commissioner Schaal voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The May 31, 2009 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Stapleton made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Schaal. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Stapleton 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 reminded the Board of Fire Commissioners to submit their Financial Disclosure (Form 1, Statement of Financial Interest) with the Supervisor of Elections on or before Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Fire Chief Miller briefed the Board of Fire Commissioners on the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser Forthcoming Preliminary Assessment Roll for 2009-2010. These are preliminary figures for use in the planning stages of our operational budget. The Final Certificate of Taxable Value (DR-420) of the Preliminary Assessment Roll will be delivered to the North Bay Fire Control District on or before, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. In the meantime, Fire Chief Miller opened the floor for discussion on proposed budget figures. Chairman Miller recommended to Fire Chief Miller to prepare a proposed budget and have it readily available for a date to be determined. The proposed budget must consist of what it takes to operate the mission of the North Bay Fire Control District.

Fire Chief Miller briefed the Board of Fire Commissioners on the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser fees for 2009-2010. The Property Appraiser budget request for fiscal year 2009-2010 is $3,215,252.00. The Property Appraiser’s current proposed billing for the North Bay Fire Control District is $23,188.52. These are preliminary figures for use in the planning stages of our operational budget.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that the North Bay Fire Control District received a Request for Grant Funds in the amount of $22,555.00 on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. The funds were allocated to cover expenses for all the construction, gym equipment and helps pay for the Personal Trainer.

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that the Truth in Millage (TRIM) Workshop will not be available in the local area. The nearest workshops will be held at Plantation and Orlando, Florida. The workshop is designed to give basic information and practical assistance with TRIM Compliance and review the 2009 TRIM season. The workshop will not deal with budget matters.

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. Ms Susan Rimsa plans to give a final outbrief to the Board of Fire Commissioners on Tuesday, July 14, 2009.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that the vacant position for a Trustee (Board Member) for the North Bay Firefighters Pension Trust Fund is still available. Former Trustee Mr Christian F. Dreyer, Jr., submitted his Letter of Resignation in April 2009. Mr Dreyer served as a Trustee for over 2 years.

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of June to Division Chief Parker (June 15^th) for 20 years of dedicated service, to Firefighter Harris (June 20^th) for 3 years of dedicated service, to Firefighter Thurston (June 22^nd) for 3 years of dedicated service, and to Firefighter Adair (June 27^th) for 4 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to all for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced “Happy Birthday Greetings” for the month of June 2009 to Firefighter Stilla (June 7^th). Many happy returns and many more to come!

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Assistant Fire Chief’s Report for May 2009. Assistant Fire Chief Jordan was unavailable (excused absence).

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the May 2009 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 65 incidents: 1 dumpster fire; 5 motor vehicle accidents; 40 medicals; 7 canceled enroutes; 5 false alarms/alarm activations; 1 good intent; 5 service calls and 1 hazardous material response. This brings the total to 344 alarm runs for the year. Dollar loss for the year is $23,000.00.

Fire Marshal Losinger presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Fire Marshal’s Report for May 2009.

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

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

The next Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.