Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

November 13, 2008

Members present: Chairman Brett E. Hinely

Madam Vice-Chair Margaret M. Vining

Treasurer Janet B. Santner

Vice-Treasurer Roger Porter, Jr.

Secretary John A. Hipp

· Call to Order: Chairman Hinely 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 Financial Statement Report for September 30, 2008 was previously approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners’ at the October 14, 2008 meeting. However, the September 30, 2008 Financial Statement Report needed minor changes and required the Board of Fire Commissioners to review the corrections. After further review and discussion, Commissioner Hipp made a motion to accept the amended Financial Statement Report as written with corrections, motion seconded by Commissioner Vining. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor, and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The minutes of the October 14, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Vining made a motion to accept the minutes as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Porter. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor, and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The October 31, 2008 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Hipp made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Santner. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor, and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

· New Business

Fire Chief Miller welcomed the newly elected Board of Fire Commissioners. They are Berry Reed (Seat 1); William Schaal (Seat 3); Timothy Stapleton (Seat 4); and Jim Miller (Seat 5). Welcome aboard and continued success on your new journey as Fire Commissioners. Also, Fire Chief Miller recommended to the Board of Fire Commissioners to temporarily appoint Commissioner Janet Santner as Madame Chair for the December 2008 meeting. Commissioner Santner (Seat 2) is currently the Treasurer. Commissioner Hipp made a motion to temporarily appoint Commissioner Santner as Madame Chair effective November 14, 2008, motion seconded by Commissioner Vining. Commissioner Hinely voted in favor, Commissioner Vining voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Porter voted in favor, and Commissioner Hipp voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Certificate of Final Taxable Value for FY2008-2009. The Proposed Current Year Gross Taxable Value was $985,720,578. The Final Current Year Gross Taxable Value is $982,919,072, a decrease of $2,801,506, and a percentage change of (minus) -0.28 percent.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that the Fire District’s website has been upgraded with the new Expression Web 2.0 software purchased at Office Depot. This software program will provide a range of updates. For example, photos, videos, clips, attachments, meeting minutes, and much more.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that according to Oshkosh Capital, the payoff quote for the new Aerial Apparatus, Tower 8, is $168,463.55. This payoff quote is in effect until April 10, 2009.

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners the promotion of Captain Jason L. Oliver. Captain Oliver took command of “B” Shift effective Monday, November 3, 2008. Congratulations and continued success to Captain Jason L. Oliver.

Fire Chief Miller introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Thomas G. Schmelzle as the North Bay Fire Control District’s newest member. Firefighter Schmelzle will be assigned to “C” Shift effective Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Welcome aboard!

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 13,

2008, 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 11, 2008. See you all there!

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of November to Captain Brian Thomas (November 1^st) for 12 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to Captain Thomas for a job well done!

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Assistant Fire Chief’s Report for October 2008.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the October 2008 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 66 incidents: 2 structure fires; 3 wildland fires; 2 motor vehicle accidents; 37 medicals; 14 canceled enroutes; 3 false alarms/alarm activations; 3 good intents; and 2 service calls. This brings the total to 685 alarm runs for the year. Dollar loss for the year is $174,450.00.

Fire Marshal Losinger presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Fire Marshal’s Report for October 2008.

Division Chief Parker presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the District’s Training Report for October 2008.

Finally, Chairman Hinely expressed to the audience that this would be the last official Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting for Commissioner Hipp, Commissioner Porter, Commissioner Vining, and himself. The parting Commissioners were given an opportunity to express their appreciation and say their farewells.

The next Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.