Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

March 9, 2010

Members present: Chairman James R. Miller

Vice Chairman Barry M. Reed

Secretary William E. Schaal

Treasurer Janet B. Santner

Vice Treasurer Karen L. Banegas

· 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 February 9, 2010, meeting was reviewed. Commissioner Santner made a motion to accept the minutes as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Reed voted in favor, Commissioner Schaal voted in favor, and Commissioner Santner voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The February 1-28, 2010 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 Reed voted in favor, Commissioner Schaal voted in favor and Commissioner Santner 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. The applicants were Karen Banegas and Johnnie Pritchard. On February 9, 2010, Commissioners’ meeting, the Commissioners were concerned that there may be a conflict of interest with Karen Banegas 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 Michael Mattimore for inquiry into the matter. After further review by the Fire District’s Attorney, the appointment is not a conflict of interest, or an ethical violation. The appointment falls within the guidelines of the Florida Statutes 112.3115. The appointment runs only until the November 2010 general elections. Commissioner Santner made a motion to nominate Karen Banegas to fill the position of Commissioner, Group 4, seconded by Commissioner Reed. Chairman Miller requested a roll-call vote be taken on the motion to guarantee that every Board of Fire Commissioner’s vote is recorded. Chairman Miller voted yes (in favor); Commission Reed voted yes (in favor); Commissioner Schaal voted yes (in favor); and Commissioner Santner voted yes (in favor). Unanimous vote by the North Bay Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Chief Miller administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board of Fire Commissioner Karen L. Banegas. Afterwards, the North Bay Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners realigned their appointed positions. Commissioner Schaal made a motion to realign their appointed positions, second by Commissioner Santner. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Reed voted in favor, Commissioner Schaal voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, and Commissioner Banegas voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried. The new positions are: James R. Miller as Chairman; Barry M. Reed as Vice Chairman; William E. Schaal as Secretary; Janet B. Santner as Treasurer; and Karen L. Banegas as Vice Treasurer. The newly assigned positions became effective immediately. This was accomplished on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Fire Chief Miller provided and presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with a final draft of the 10-Year Plan. Chief Miller recommended to the Commissioners to hold a “workshop session” in April 2010. This would allow the Commissioners time to study the Plan and to afford the public an opportunity for questions and a better understanding. The Board of Fire Commissioners agreed to host a workshop on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District. Chairman Miller tasked the other Commissioners to have their inputs readily available to Chief Miller by Tuesday, March 30, 2010. In the meantime, Chief Miller will advertise in the Daily News and let the general public know about the special meeting.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that on Thursday, March 4, 2010, Cox Communications, the Niceville/Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce and the Niceville Rotary Club held its annual Firefighter of the Year Appreciation Luncheon for the local community. The North Bay Fire Control District “Firefighter of the Year” Ryan M. Adair attended the luncheon. Also, on hand was Captain Oliver (Adair’s immediate Supervisor), and Fire Chief Miller. Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan M. Adair for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that Captain/Paramedic Jason L. Oliver and FF/Paramedic Nathaniel J. Ark successfully completed their “Fire Officer One” Certificate of Competency. And to Captain Philip J. LeBrun for successfully completing his “Firesafety Inspector” Certification. Congratulations to Captain Oliver, FF Ark, and Captain LeBrun for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that on Friday, February 19, 2010, Firefighter Scot Jones’ wife, Jennifer gave birth to a baby girl. Also, on the same day, from the same shift, Firefighter Matt Stilla’s wife, Jessica gave birth to a baby boy. Congratulations on your new babies!

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 Control District. The audit outbrief is schedule for Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

Fire Chief Miller announced “Happy Birthday Greetings” for the month of March 2010, to Captain Thomas (March 11^th); Captain LeBrun (March 14^th); Firefighter Moyer (March 15^th); Fire Chief Miller (March 25^th); and to Ralph Banegas (March 31^st). Happy Birthday to all, 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 February 2010. Assistant Fire Chief Jordan had an excused absence.

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the February 2010 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 61 incidents: 3 structure fires; 4 motor vehicle accidents; 41 medicals; 10 cancelled enroutes; 1 false alarm / alarm activation; and 2 good intents. This brings the total to 132 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 February 2010.

Division Chief Parker presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the District’s Training Report for February 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, April 13, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.