North Bay Fire Control District

1024 White Point Road

Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

Phone (850) 897-3689 or FAX (850) 897-6051

Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

 

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

December 14, 2010

 

Members present:    Chairman James R. Miller

                                                            Secretary Steven E. Strait

                                                            Vice Treasurer Karen L. Banegas

                                                            Commissioner Jerry L. Cashion

 

Member absent:       Treasurer Janet B. Santner

 

·         Call to Order: Chairman Miller called the Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Pledge of Allegiance

 

·         Invocation

 

·         Ralph Banegas administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board of Fire Commission Jerry L. Cashion.

 

·         Public Inputs: There were no public inputs.

 

·         Old Business

 

The minutes for November 9, 2010 regular Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting was reviewed.  After further review and discussion, Commissioner Cashion made a motion to accept the minutes as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Strait.  Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Strait voted in favor, Commissioner Banegas voted in favor, and Commissioner Cashion voted in favor.  All in favor, motion carried.

 

The Financial Statement Report for November 1-30, 2010 regular Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting was reviewed.  After further review and discussion, Commissioner Strait made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Cashion.  Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Strait voted in favor, Commissioner Banegas voted in favor, and Commissioner Cashion voted in favor.  All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Chief Miller presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners with a proposed (draft) monthly balance/assets/reserves worksheet.  Chief Miller opened the floor for discussion.  After further review and discussion, the Board of Fire Commissioners asked Chief Miller to make adjustments to his existing worksheet to produce a more accurate and comprehensive financial product so our constituents can easily understand the management of funds entrusted to the North Bay Fire Control District.  Commissioner Strait made a motion to accept the monthly balance/assets/reserves worksheet as written, with corrections. Motion seconded by Commissioner Cashion.  Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Strait voted in favor, Commissioner Banegas voted in favor, and Commissioner Cashion 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

 

The North Bay Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners realigned their appointed positions.  Commissioner Strait made a motion to realign their appointed positions, second by Commissioner Cashion.  Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Strait voted in favor, Commissioner Banegas voted in favor, and Commissioner Cashion voted in favor.  All in favor, motion carried. The new positions are: James R. Miller as Chairman; Janet B. Santner as Madame Vice Chair; Karen L. Banegas as Secretary; Steven E. Strait as Treasurer; and Jerry L. Cashion as Vice Treasurer.  The newly assigned positions become effective January 1, 2011.  This was accomplished on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.

 

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that on December 8, 2010, the Northwest Florida Daily Newspaper advertised the regular monthly Board of Fire Commissioners meeting for 2011.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011, the North Bay Fire Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Florida within Okaloosa County, the Board of Fire Commissioners will hold its regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month for the calendar year 2011.  The meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m., and will be held in the meeting room of the North Bay Fire Control District, 1024 White Point Road, Niceville, Florida.  Commissioner Strait made a motion to accept the Advertisement of Monthly Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meetings as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Cashion.  Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Strait voted in favor, Commissioner Banegas voted in favor, and Commissioner Cashion voted in favor.  All in favor, motion carried.

 

Chairman Miller briefed the Board of Fire Commissioners on the status of the Review of Survey.  Chairman Miller stated that “we don’t have a local survey.” 

We do have a couple of Statewide and National surveys, which were handed out to the Board of Fire Commissioners to review.  Calls have been made to determine the time, money, and energy to review and produce a survey.  This is only a “review” and should have some more information by the regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2011.

 

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that Firefighter Thomas G. Schmelzle terminated his employment with the North Bay Fire Control District on December 15, 2010.  Chief Miller extended his sincere thanks, appreciation and gratitude to Firefighter Schmelzle for his outstanding support and contributions to the Fire District and the entire community.  Our best wishes to Firefighter Schmelzle for continued success!

 

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that the Annual Audit with Carr, Riggs & Ingram is still underway.

 

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that the North Bay Fire Control District’s Annual Christmas & Appreciation Dinner will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 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 16, 2010.  See you all there!

 

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that the “Employment Anniversary” for the month of December 2010 to Lieutenant Ark (Dec 18^th) for 4 years of dedicated service to the North Bay Fire Control District.  Congratulations to Lieutenant Ark for a job well done!

 

Fire Chief Miller announced “Happy Birthday Greetings” for the month of December 2010 to Firefighter/Paramedic Travis Zaal (Dec 5^th); FF/EMT Daniel Mitchell (Dec 10^th); and Assistant Fire Chief Gary Jordan (Dec 27^th)  Happy Birthday to all, 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 November 2010.

 

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the November 2010 Fire Incident Run Report.  The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 88 incidents: 7 structure fires; 2 wildland fires; 56 medicals; 4 motor vehicle accidents; 8 cancelled enroutes; 5 false alarms/alarm activations; 3 good intents; and 3 service calls.  This brings the total to 890 alarm runs for the year.  Dollar loss for the year is $30,500.00.

 

Fire Marshal Losinger presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the Fire Marshal’s Report for November 2010.