Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

September 10, 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

Member absent: Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller (excused absence)

Division Chief Joseph E. Parker (excused absence)

· Call to Order: Chairman Hinely called the Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Invocation

· Public Inputs: There were no public inputs.

· Old Business

The minutes of the August 19, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Vining made a motion to accept the minutes 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.

The August 31, 2008 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Hipp made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report 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.

· New Business

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan informed the Board of Fire Commissioners’ that the Interlocal Agreement on the Advanced Life Support Fire Engine Partnership Program is pending approval from the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioner.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that Firefighter Jason L. Oliver passed his Paramedic National/State Written Examination. Congratulations to Jason for successfully completing his Paramedic Course.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that on August 25, 2008, the North Bay Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund received their State Warrant in the amount of $63,785.35. This warrant constitutes the revenue due to the North Bay Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund under Chapter 175, Florida Statutes, for calendar year 2007. The warrant was deposited into the Pension Trust Fund account.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that the North Bay Fire Control District received their Grant money in the amount of $12,000.00. The Grant money was deposited into the Bank of America Money Market account.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan announced the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of September to Captain Phil LeBrun (September 4^th) for 3 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to Capt LeBrun for a job well done!

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

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the August 2008 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 66 incidents: 2 structure fires; 1 vehicle fire; 1 wildland fire; 4 motor vehicle accidents; 38 medicals; 14 canceled enroutes; 1false alarms/alarm activation; 3 good intents; 1 service call and 1 hazardous materials. This brings the total to 549 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 August 2008.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the District’s Training Report for August 2008. Division Chief Parker was absent.

Chairman Hinely asked if there were any comments from the floor. There were no other comments.

The next Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.