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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on July 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 Chief Pollock, District Operations Captain Doughty and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart.

Commissioner Norton moved that the minutes of the June 13, 2005 Regular Meeting and June 27, 2005 Regular Meeting be approved as sent. Commissioner Layton 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: FD05-076 through FD05-082, totaling $920.82.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Vouchers number: RD05-156 through RD05-178, totaling $8,756.05.
    • Building Fund (646-002-040)
      • Voucher number: BF05-014 totaling $25.50.
    • Payroll warrants 52312 totaling $510.85 and 52663 through 52667 totaling $6,596.54.
    Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence:
  • The DNR returned the response agreement with their signatures.
  • The PUD is considering creating a local improvement district in Sunvale Acres to upgrade the water system and they would like the Fire District’s input. Chief Pollock and Commissioner Stone will work on this issue.
  • A memo was received from the DNR outlining the DNR’s role with Washington Fire Service personnel on wildland fire incidents outside the home agency’s jurisdiction.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of June 30, 2005 the fund balances were as follows:
      • General Fund = $17,419.63, Invested = $17,000.00
      • Rescue Fund = $36,418.52, Invested = $4,010.00
      • Building Fund = $1,316.62, Invested = $100.00
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – A discussion was held on paying for water tests when the District is not using the water. Commissioner Stone moved that the district would not pay for any more water testing until the district actually starts using the water. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) –
      • The electric power connection for underground power will cost $1,025. Commissioner Stone moved the connection application be approved. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Vehicle Leasing – The county personnel involved with vehicle leasing are on vacation.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – Nothing new to report.
    • Selkirk Sun Article – The draft article was presented and will be in the next edition.
  • Chief Report
    • Year to date response statistics were presented.
    • There were two civilian injuries from fireworks over the July 4th weekend.
    • A NFIRS grant for a computer and software is being applied for.
Old Business:
  • Policy Update – No action.
  • Station 24 bids – The various bids were discussed. Commissioner Norton moved that the plumbing and electrical bids be accepted. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Stone will obtain more details on the scope of work with the concrete bid.
  • Radio and gurney purchases – A discussion was held on the need for additional radios and a gurney for Medic 24. Commissioner Stone moved that two radios costing up to $650 each be purchased. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Norton moved that a used gurney costing up to $2,000 be purchased. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
New Business:
  • 2006 Budgeting – Work on the 2006 Budget was done. A special meeting will be held in conjunction with Hospital District #2 to discussing 2006 payments. Also a special meeting will be held Monday July 18th at 10:00 AM to continued working on the budget.
Action Items
  • Commissioner Stone – Get additional information on the concrete bid.
The meeting was adjourned at 18:15. The next meeting will be a special meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday July 18th at the Administrative Office and a special meeting in conjunction with Hospital District #2.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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