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September 9, 2002
Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2

Regular meeting called to order by Chairman Brad Larson at 1830 at Administrative Office, Metaline Falls, WA

Present were: Commissioners Brad Larson, Roy Layton, and Dave Hubert and Administrative Assistant John Rumelhart.

Commissioner Layton moved that the preliminary agenda be approved as amended. The motion was approved unanimously.

Commissioner Layton moved that the August 12, 2002 meeting minutes be approved as sent. The motion was approved unanimously.

Commissioner Hubert moved that all outstanding bills be paid. The motion was approved unanimously.

Reports
  • Administrative Assistant
    • In August 2002 there were 13 ambulance runs with 8 transports. Total billing was $14,979.00.
    • As of August 31, 2002 the General Fund has a balance of $6,350.46, the General Fund Investment Pool has $5,260.42, the Rescue Fund has a balance of $12,531.23 and the Rescue Fund Investment Pool has $7,636.58.
    • A grant notice that would purchase a computer and software for the National Fire Incident Reporting System was received. It was decided to apply for the grant if the cost of the software does not exceed the grant amount.
    • A DNR grant notice to purchase wildland fire fighting equipment was received. The grant requires a 50% grant. It was decided not to apply for the grant.
    • A notice from the County informing us that the new fire receive frequency will be implemented on September 17th.
  • Fire Commissioner
    • Tiger Land - The land is in the process of being surveyed.
  • Rescue Commissioner
    • Seattle City Light Contract - Commissioner will be meeting with SCL tomorrow.
    • HazMat Response Vehicle - The Local Emergency Planning Committee will be discussing this at their next regular meeting. It was decided to have Jeff Wallis work on getting the vehicle to B&M Tire & Lube to have its physical condition checked out.
    • EMS District - The Hospital District is not interested in running an EMS levy. More research will be done to determine if an EMS District can be set up within the Ambulance Zone 2 boundaries.
    • Drill - A tabletop drill on weapons of mass destruction is being held at Boundary Dam tomorrow.
  • Administrative Commissioner
    • Riley Creek Land - Nothing to Report.
    • Station 24 - Building options are still being explored.
    • Signage - A sign stating "Leaving Fire District #2, No Fire or Rescue Services Beyond This Point" was installed at the District Boundary on LeClerc Rd south of Riveredge Estates was installed.
    • Jeff Wallis and Frank Lynch will be collecting physical addresses and soliciting volunteers in the Riveredge Estates area.
Old Business
  • Station Cleaning - Tabled until next meeting.
  • Oxygen Bottle Lifter - Tabled until next meeting.
  • Newport Ambulance Medicare MOU - The MOU was reviewed and changes discussed. An updated version will be reviewed at the next meeting.
  • Surplus 6x6s - The original paperwork is still being tracked down.
  • Resolution 02-02 Commissioners serving as firefighters - The Resolution was reviewed and approved unanimously
  • Ione ILS MOU - Tabled until next meeting.
New Business
  • Oxygen Cylinders - It was decided to lease additional oxygen cylinders for Medic 244.
  • October & November Meetings - Due to holiday's and scheduling conflicts it was decided to move the October meeting to October 7th at 7:30pm and the November meeting to November 4th at 6:30pm.
  • Forest Service Bill - The paramedic filled SCUBA tanks for a Forest Service milfoil removal project in August. It was decided to bill the Forest Service $50/hr for the service.
  • Eng 282 Agreement - The Town of Ione has altered the lettering on Engine 282. It was decided to sent a letter to Ione asking that the Mayor, Fire Commissioner, and Fire Chief to attend the next meeting to discuss the issue.
  • County Burn Ban - The County Commissioners would like the Fire Districts to enforce burn bans. After some discussion it was decided that enforcing burn ban is not in the best interest of the District.
  • Ambulance Patient Transfers - A policy covering the transfer of patients to other ambulances was discussed. A draft policy will be presented at the next meeting.
The Next Meeting Agenda was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 2000, next meeting October 7, 2002, 19:30 at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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