Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

October 13, 2009

Members present: Chairman James R. Miller

Treasurer Janet B. Santner

Vice Treasurer Barry M. Reed

Secretary William E. Schaal

Member absent: Vice-Chairman Timothy K. Stapleton (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 September 9, 2009 FY2009-2010 Proposed Budget 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 Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Reed voted in favor, and Commissioner Schaal voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The minutes of the September 16, 2009 FY2009-2010 Final Budget 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 Santner voted in favor, Commissioner Reed voted in favor, and Commissioner Schaal voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The minutes of the September 9, 2009 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Schaal made a motion to accept the minutes 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.

The September 1-30, 2009 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.

Ms. Tiffany Santner presented Fire Chief Miller and Chief Parker with a small token of appreciation for their support, assistance and escorting the entire Santner Family to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend (October 3-4, 2009) at Emmitsburg, Maryland. With the support of Fire Chief Miller and Chief Parker, the entire family paid a special tribute to Fire Chief Thomas J. Santner, a former Fire Chief of the North Bay Fire Control District. Also, this was a time to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes and provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives.

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 of the receipt two letters from the State of Florida, Department of Revenue. The first letter concerns the Truth in Millage (TRIM) Certificate submitted for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget. According to the TRIM Certificate package submitted by the North Bay Fire Control District, it meets the certification requirements of sections 200.065 and 200.068 and was accepted. The second letter concerned the Maximum Millage Levy Calculation Final Disclosure Certificate. The Maximum Millage Levy Calculation Final Disclosure Certificate submitted was determined to be in compliance with the maximum total taxes levied requirements, and thus the maximum millage levy requirements, of section 200.185, Florida Statutes and accepted by the Department of Revenue.

Fire Chief Miller presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Certificate of Final Taxable Value for FY2009-2010. The Proposed Current Year Gross Taxable Value was $925,914,817. The Final Current Year Gross Taxable Value is $925,702,298, a decrease of $212,519, and a percentage change of (minus) -0.02 percent.

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 finalizing their negotiations for a new Union Contract.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that on October 9, 2009, the North Bay Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund received their State Warrant in the amount of $30,831.51. This state warrant represents shares of the surplus monies accruing in the Firefighters’ Supplemental Compensation Trust Fund from calendar year 2008. The state warrant was deposited into the Pension Trust Fund account.

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that Firefighter James Harris has completed all the requirements for his Paramedic certification. He is cleared to ride. Congratulations to James for successfully completing his Paramedic Course.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that “October” is Fire Prevention Month. The North Bay Fire Control District has scheduled fire prevention activities throughout the community.

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of October is Fire Marshal Lloyd Losinger (October 19^th) for 22 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to FM Losinger for a job well done!

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Assistant Fire Chief’s Report for September 2009.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the September 2009 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 73 incidents: 4 structure fires; 7 accidents; 46 medicals; 7 cancelled Enroutes; 6 false alarms/alarm activations; 1 good intent; 1 hazardous materials and 1 service call. This brings the total to 645 alarm runs for the year. Dollar loss for the year is $166,000.00.

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

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

Chairman Miller asked if there were any comments from the floor before adjournment. Commissioner Schaal suggested that Fire Chief Miller possibly look into estimates for the roof, ramp, and bay floors repairs. Also, based on the current 10-Year Plan, Fire Chief Miller needs to research and identify the purchase of the next apparatus for the Fire District. The Board of Fire Commissioners wants to include these estimates for FY2010-2011 budget planning purposes.

The next Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.