Niceville, Florida 32578-4218

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Fire Chief Joseph A. Miller

Minutes of Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners

September 14, 2010

Members present: Chairman James R. Miller

Vice Chairman William E. Schaal

Secretary Steven E. Strait

Treasurer Janet B. Santner

Vice Treasurer Karen L. Banegas

· Call to Order: Chairman Miller called the Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting to order at 8:50 p.m.

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Invocation

· Public Inputs: There were no public inputs

· Old Business

The minutes of the August 10, 2010, meeting was reviewed. Commissioner Santner made a motion to accept the minutes as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Schaal. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Schaal voted in favor, Commissioner Strait voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, and Commissioner Banegas voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

The August 1-31, 2010 Financial Statement Report was reviewed. Commissioner Schaal made a motion to accept the Financial Statement Report as written, motion seconded by Commissioner Banegas. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Schaal voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, and Commissioner Banegas 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 presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the North Bay Fire Control District FY2010-2011 TRIM Schedule. The Final Public Budget Hearing meeting is tentatively set for Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan briefed the Board of Fire Commissioners on a “Request for Proposal (RFP) of Building Repairs and Renovations.” After Chief Jordan briefed the Commissioners, the floor was opened for discussion. After further discussion, Chairman Miller recommended to the Board of Fire Commissioners to hold a Special “RFP” Meeting on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at the North Bay Fire Control District to review each bid and provide suggestions and recommendations. Commissioner Strait made a motion to hold a Special “RFP” Meeting on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, motion seconded by Commissioner Santner. Commissioner Miller voted in favor, Commissioner Schaal voted in favor, Commissioner Strait voted in favor, Commissioner Santner voted in favor, and Commissioner Banegas voted in favor. All in favor, motion carried.

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 have permissively re-opened three (3) Articles and made every reasonable effort to negotiate. The Local has agreed to accept the NBFCD proposed compromises. The parties have a mutual agreement in writing.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that on August 23, 2010, the North Bay Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund received their State Warrant in the amount of $61,001.04. This warrant constitutes the revenue due to the North Bay Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund under Chapter 175, Florida Statutes, for calendar year 2009. The warrant was deposited into the Pension Trust Fund account.

Fire Chief Miller announced to the Board of Fire Commissioners that Firefighter Christopher Moyer passed his Paramedic National/State Written Examination. Congratulations to Chris for successfully completing his Paramedic Course.

Fire Chief Miller informed the Board of Fire Commissioners that he received a letter of appreciation from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office to commend Firefighter/EMT Josh Mayville for assisting their agency during an incident.

Fire Chief Miller announced the “Employment Anniversaries” for the month of

September 2010, Captain LeBrun (September 4^th) for 5 years of dedicated

service to the North Bay Fire Control District. Congratulations to Captain 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 2010.

Assistant Fire Chief Jordan presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the August 2010 Fire Incident Run Report. The North Bay Fire Control District responded to a total of 66 incidents: 2 structure fires; 42 medicals; 5 motor vehicle accidents; 11 cancelled enroutes; 1 false alarm/alarm activation; 1 good intent; 3 service calls and 1 hazardous material. This brings the total to 620 alarm runs for the year. Dollar loss for the year is $8,500.00.

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

Division Chief Parker presented the Board of Fire Commissioners with the District’s Training Report for August 2010.

Chairman Miller asked if there were any other comments from the floor before adjournment. There were no other comments.

The next Board of Fire Commissioners’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the North Bay Fire Control District, Niceville, Florida 32578.