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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on April 11, 2005
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 16:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Layton, Norton and Stone, District Operations Captain Doughty and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart.

Commissioner Layton moved that the minutes of the March 14, 2005 Regular Meeting and March 28, 2005 Regular Meeting be approved as corrected. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

Guests or Public Appearances:
  • None
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 number: FD05-042 through FD05-048, totaling $565.58.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Vouchers number: RD05-075 through RD05-092, totaling $5,482.30.
    • Building Fund (646-002-040)
      • Vouchers number: BF05-005 through BF05-006, totaling $979.78.
    • Payroll warrants 51139 totaling $437.18 and 51061 through 51065 totaling $5,715.70 and 51481 through 51485 totaling $5,709.91.
    Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence:
  • The District credit card has been received.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of March 31, 2005 the fund balances were as follows:
      • General Fund = $15,970.96, Invested = $10,500.00
      • Rescue Fund = $17,097.79, Invested = $10,010.00
      • Building Fund = $398.60, Invested = $1,000.00
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – The waterline has been run to the District property and a yard hydrant installed. A draft of a water agreement with the Tiger Store Historical Society was reviewed.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – Nothing new to report.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Nothing to Report
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – Nothing to report.
    • Insurance Renewal – The amount of insurance on portable emergency equipment is going to be reduced and will save the District some money.
    • Dry Hydrant – The permit has been received from the Corps of Engineers. This permit was the last thing needed to be able to proceed with installing the hydrant. District Operations Captain Doughty will work with Chris Smith to get the installation process started.
  • Chief Report (given by District Operations Captain Doughty)
    • 36 employees at Boundary Dam were given CPR, 1st Aid & blood borne pathogen training.
    • Seattle City Light has agreed to renew the contract for an additional two years.
    • All but two students passed the EMT test; they will have two more chances to take the test.
    • The Medical Program Director has given permission for an IV maintenance class. The will allow EMT-Bs to transport patients with an established IV, which will allow the paramedic to stay in the area.
    • An update on apparatus was given.
    • Two SCBAs have been loaned to the Spokane County prosecutor’s office for a sensitive project.
    • The Pend Oreille Mine is going to be approached for information on the hazardous material stored on their site.
Old Business:
  • Hospital District #2 Equipment MOU – The MOU will be presented by Commissioner Norton at the Hospital District’s Wednesday meeting.
  • DNR Mutual Aid Agreement – The District’s insurance is sufficient for the agreement. Commissioner Norton moved that the DNR Mutual Aid Agreement be approved. Commission Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • Fire Hydrant Maintenance – No action.
  • Frank Lynch – Frank Lynch has served his one year probation. Commissioner Stone moved that the disciplinary action be removed from his personnel file. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
New Business:
  • Resolution 05-02 Operating Transfer to Building Fund – The treasurer’s office requires a resolution to move money between funds. Resolution 05-02 Operating Transfer to Building Fund was reviewed. Commissioner Layton moved that Resolution 05-02 be approved. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • Hospital District #2 Paramedic Payments – A discussion was held on asking the Hospital District to help fund paramedic overtime in order to increase the availability of paramedic service. Commissioner Stone moved that a proposal be presented to the Hospital District asking for $500 per month toward paramedic overtime with any excess being refunded at the end of the year. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Norton will present the proposal to the Hospital District #2 Board at their Wednesday meeting.
  • Commissioner Stipend – A discussion was held on reducing the per day Commissioner compensation from $45 to $25. Commissioner Stone moved that the standard compensation for Commissioner be set at $25 per day or portion thereof. Commission Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 17:50. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday April 25th at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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