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Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Commissioners on September 11, 2006
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Stone at 10:00 at the Administrative Office. Present were: Commissioners Stone, Layton and Norton, District Operations Captain Doughty and Administrative Assistant Rumelhart.

Commissioner Layton moved that the minutes of the July 10, July 24, August 14 and August 28, 2006 Regular Meetings 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: FD06-072 through FD06-091, totaling $9,977.68.
    • Rescue Fund (646-002-020)
      • Voucher numbers: RD06-216 through RD06-287, totaling $21,051.21.
    • Building Fund (646-002-040)
      • Voucher number BF06-022 totaling $78.00.
      Payroll warrants 61665 through 61671 totaling $6,409.06, and 61749 through 61754 totaling $2,218.22, and 61948 through 91954 totaling $6,725.34 and 62029 through 62031 totaling $2,432.54.
    Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Correspondence:
  • The WFCA conference was discussed. No one was interested in attending.
  • A claim filing package was received from WGEP, the new insurance provider.
  • The claim for the Station 22 wind damage and the M23 engine fire has been settled.
Reports:
  • Administrative Assistant
    • As of August 31, 2006 the fund balances were as follows:
      General Fund = $7,556.89, Invested = $35,000.00
      EMS Fund = $14,379.78, Invested = $38,000.00
      Building Fund = $2,354.28, Invested = $20,000.00
    • The copier will need a $450 rebuild in the near future. Different options were discussed. Commissioner Norton will do some research for the next meeting.
  • Commissioner Stone
    • Station 23 (Tiger) – The septic design and permit have been received. Bids for the installation will be advertised for opening at the next meeting. The electric line extension will cost $2,080. Commissioner Stone will approach the PUD about waving the charge.
    • Station 24 (Riveredge Estates) – Nothing to Report.
  • Commissioner Layton
    • Rescue 23 – Still researching pump and tank options.
  • Commissioner Norton
    • Grants – The FEMA grant money has been appropriated, so we are waiting to see if we made the cut.
    • Loan – The USDA wants to see some bids. Commissioner Stone will contact additional contractors to try to get bids.
    • Lid Lift Levy – The election date is September 19th.
  • Chief Report
    • Not Present.
  • District Operations Captain
    • Vehicle Titles – The paperwork for R24 has been received so now it can be registered to the district.
    • The State will not be requiring bi-phasic defibrillators.
    • An update was given on the status of the ambulances and fire engines. The E21 repairs should be done in the next couple of weeks.
Old Business:
  • None.
New Business:
  • Public Records Policy – The need for a public records policy was discussed. Commissioner Stone will contact the WFCA for guidance.
  • Ione Contract – The renewal of the Ione contract was discussed and tabled until next meeting.
  • Medical Insurance Renewal – The renewal of the medical insurance was discussed and approved.
  • 2007 Budget – Tabled until next meeting.
  • Doughty Back Retirement – The paying of the employee portion was discussed. It was decided that the employee will pay it.
Action Items:
  • All – Review the draft public disclosure policy.
  • Commissioner Stone – Contact the PUD, contractors and WFCA.
  • Commissioner Layton – Research slide-in pump options.
  • Commissioner Norton – Research copier options.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:57. The next meeting will be the regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday September 25th at the Administrative Office.

/s/ John Rumelhart, Clerk of the Board

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