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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on March 28, 2005
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 10:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Stone, Layton and Norton, Administrative Assistant Rumelhart and District Operations Captain Doughty.

Guests or Public Appearances:
  • None
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Payment of Bills:
  • The outstanding bills were reviewed and discussed. Commissioner Norton moved that the following vouchers be approved for payment:
    • General Fund (646-002-010)
      • Vouchers numbers: FD05-038 through FD05-041, totaling $5,591.77.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Vouchers numbers: RD05-070 through RD05-074, totaling $911.79.
    Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
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Correspondence:
  • None.
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Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
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    • Current fund balances were given.
    • The annual report to the State Auditor’s Office was reviewed.
    • Regulations on ambulance billing of Medicare and Medicaid were reviewed. It was determined that the District is not permitted to pursue patients for amounts not covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
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  • Commissioner Stone
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    • Station 23 (Tiger) – Nothing new to report.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – A discussion on constructing the station was held. Commissioner Stone moved to proceed with building a pole building with volunteer and donated labor, purchasing supplies as funds allow. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
    • Grants Status – An update on various grants was given.
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  • Commissioner Layton
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    • Nothing to Report
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  • Commissioner Norton
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    • Grants – An update on searching for grants was given.
    • Insurance Renewal – Commissioner Norton & Chief Pollock met with the insurance agent and are changing some of the coverages.
    • Dry Hydrant – The permit has been approved by the Corps of Engineers.
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  • Chief Report(given by District Operations Captain Doughty)
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    • The EMT Class has been completed; the test results should arrive in the next couple of weeks.
    • The current status of the District apparatus was given.
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Old Business:
  • Hospital District #2 Equipment MOU – The MOU will be presented to the Hospital District at their April 13th meeting.
  • DNR Mutual Aid Agreement – The agreement was reviewed and tabled until additional information regarding insurance coverages could be obtained.
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New Business:
  • Fire Hydrant Maintenance – The testing and maintenance of fire hydrants located in the district was discussed.
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The meeting was adjourned at 12:22. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 4:00 PM on Monday April 11th at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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