Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

May 12, 2009

Members present: Chairman James R. Miller

Vice-Chairman Timothy K. Stapleton

Treasurer Janet B. Santner

Vice Treasurer Barry M. Reed

Member Absence: Secretary William E. Schaal (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 April 14, 2009 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Santner 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 Santner voted in favor, and Commissioner Reed voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The April 30, 2009 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Stapleton made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Stapleton voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, and Commissioner Reed 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 the North Bay Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 3505, and the North Bay Fire Control District are ready to begin negotiations for a new Union Contract. At the April 14, 2009 meeting, the Board of Fire Commissioners appointed Fire Chief Miller to represent (primary negotiator) the North Bay Fire Control District for Union Contract negotiation purposes. Chief Miller asked the Board of Fire Commissioners to select a date and time to meet with Chief Miller. The Board of Fire Commissioners chose Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 4:30 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District. Commissioner Stapleton made a motion to approve the date and time for their Special meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 4:30 p.m., motion seconded by Commissioner Santner. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Stapleton voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, and Commissioner Reed voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried. The administrator will inform Commissioner Schaal about the special meeting.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, the Okaloosa County Commissioners held their regular County Commissioners’ meeting. One of the agenda items for discussion was the “County Dispatch (fees) Contract.” The County Commissioners agreed to pick-up the County Dispatch fees.

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that on Friday, April 17, 2009, Commissioner Barry Reed spent the entire day with B Shift. Commissioner Reed stated that Captain Oliver and his entire crew did a great job, especially with their daily operations of the Fire District. While visiting with B Shift, Commissioner Reed went on three (3) medical calls.

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 the Board of Fire Commissioners on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of May to Ralph Banegas (May 7^th) for 12 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to Ralph for a job well done!

Fire Chief Miller announced “Happy Birthday Greetings” for the month of May 2009 to Division Chief Parker (May 8^th) and Firefighter/Paramedic Thurston (May 9^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 April 2009.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the April 2009 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 81 incidents: 2 structure fires; 2 illegal fires; 1 dumpster fire; 8 motor vehicle accidents; 43 medicals; 14 canceled enroutes; 3 false alarms/alarm activations; 3 good intents; and 5 service calls. This brings the total to 279 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 April 2009.

Division Chief Parker presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the District’s Training Report for April 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, June 9, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.