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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on July 10, 2006
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 10:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Stone, Layton and Norton, Chief Pollock, District Operations Captain Doughty and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart.

Commissioner Layton moved that the minutes of the June 12 , 2006 and June 26, 2006 Regular Meeting, and June 27, 2006 Special Meeting be approved as sent. 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)
      • Voucher numbers: FD06-064 through FD06-071, totaling $1,671.48.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Voucher numbers: RD06-185 through RD06-215, totaling $9,464.82.
    • Building Fund (646-002-040)
      • Voucher numbers: BF06-019 through BF06-021, totaling $406.59.
      Payroll warrants 61486 through 61488 totaling $936.89.
    Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence:
  • A property address for the Tiger Station was received from the Public Works Department. The address is: 390422 Hwy 20, Cusick, WA 99119.
  • A letter was received from the county commissioners appointing Chief Pollock to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
  • A letter and check was received from the Cutter Theatre informing the district that it received a net of $93.75 in the Community Auction.
  • A letter was received from the county auditor regarding the timeliness of monthly payroll timesheets.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of June 30, 2006 the fund balances were as follows:
      General Fund = $18,149.59, Invested = $31,000.00
      Rescue Fund = $17,691.63, Invested = $20,100.00
      Building Fund = $457.87, Invested = $20,000.00
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – Have applied for the septic permit and is working on having the county build the approach.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – Nothing to Report.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Rescue 23 – Still researching pump and tank options.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – Nothing new on the FEMA grant.
    • Loan – Still working with Mountain West Bank on a construction loan. The district will have to spend the district’s money first, then the $109,600 loan, then the $30,400 grant. The Lion’s Club has committed up to $5,000 in contingency funds at the end of the project for any unforeseen costs.
    • Lid Lift Levy – The informational flyer for the lid lift levy was reviewed. The flyer will be send to the registered voter in Fire District #2 shortly before the ballots are received.
  • Chief Report
    • Medic 23 has an electrical problem in the ambulance box. The repair shop is working with Horton on the repair options.
    • Medstar is having financial difficulties and starting to have problems providing service.
    • Selkirk Community Health Center has added hours and is open on Saturdays. This may result in more ambulance transfer calls.
    • The engine rebuild for E21 is almost complete. The next step is to have the engine installed.
  • District Operations Captain
    • Vehicle Titles – The paperwork for R24 has been received so now it can be registered to the district.
    • R23 needs some wiring repair work done before it can be inspected by the State Patrol.
    • A daily log for the past month was presented.
Old Business:
  • Dispatching – Apparently the dispatching is not going to improve anytime soon.
  • WGEP Insurance application – The application was finished up and will be sent off today.
  • Paramedic Contract Renewal - After extensive discussion, Commissioner Layton moved the paramedic contract be approved as amended. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
New Business:
  • Resolution 06-05 Authorizing Membership in WGEP – Commissioner Norton moved that Resolution 06-05 Authorizing Membership in WGEP be approved. Commissioner Layton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • Opening Bids – No bids for station construction were received. Commissioner Stone will explore the options.
  • Resolution 06-06 Lid Lift Levy Ballot Measure – Commissioner Stone moved that Resolution 06-06 Lid Lift Levy Ballot Measure be approved. Commission Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
  • A discussion was held on communication with the responders. An email list will be set up.
  • Hospital District #2 – The Hospital District will meet tonight. Commissioner Norton and Chief Pollock will attend to inform them on the status of the station construction project.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:33. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday June 24th at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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