I. CALL TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting of the Weaverville Fire Protection District was called to order by Vice-Chairman, Bill Britton at 1000 hrs. Members present: Arden Potter, and George Owen. Members absent: Larry Helsley, and Mike Williams. Others present: Chief Scott Alvord, Jim Underwood, and Clerk Lisa Guglielmina.
II. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2015 –
B. Approve Warrant List and Journal Entries –
C. Approve Budget Transfers-
MSC Potter/Owen to approve the consent agenda as presented.
III. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of the Weaverville Fire District final budget for the fiscal year of 2015/2016. Short discussion on various line items.
MSC Potter/Owen to approve and adopt the Weaverville Fire District final budget for the fiscal year of 2015/2016.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes-3, Noes-0, Absent-2
IV. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Discuss/Approve annual audit to be performed by Jeanne Hodge CPA – Short discussion on cost and benefits of having local audit.
MSC Potter/Owen to approve annual audit to be performed by Jeanne Hodge CPA
B. Discuss/Approve Resolution 15-4 Approving the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Agreement #7FG15129, Volunteer Fire Assistance Program – Discussion on grant and requirements.
MSC Owen/Potter to approve Resolution 15-4 approving the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Agreement #7FG15129, Volunteer Fire Assistance Program.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes-3, Noes-0, Absent-2
V. ACTION ITEM OF IMMEDIATE NEED: It was brought to the Board’s attention an action of immediate need, regarding purchasing an engine, in which it cannot be delayed until the next regular meeting in October. MSC Owen/Potter and Roll call vote to approve Action of Immediate need – Ayes-3, Noes-0, Absent-2
Chief Scott Alvord presented an opportunity to purchase a 1990 Pierce Arrow Tele Squirt Engine, Type I Quint. Various questions and discussion on cost. Gratitude was expressed from the Board to the Chief on his accomplishments regarding apparatus for the District.
MSC Potter/Owen to approve the purchase of the 1990 Pierce Arrow Tele Squirt Engine, not to exceed $25,000.00.
VI. DEPARTMENT AND BUSINESS REPORTS
A. Hazardous Reduction Progress Report: Program at a halt during fire season.
B. Fire Chief/Marshall Report:
· Fire Incident Payroll-Scott thanked Lisa
· Firefighters did excellent on the incidents
· Structure fire on Davis Road
· Barker Fire
· Democrat Fire
· Fire Safety talk at Weaver Creek Senior Apartments
· Equipment damage- radio, hose (replaced by Cal-Fire), nozzle
· No injuries during incidents
C. Fire Department Report: Support Services was a lot of help during the incidents
D. Sleeper Program Reports: No report.
E. Committee Reports:
· Recruitment Committee: No report
· Collection Committee: No report
· Contract Committee: No report
· Tuition Committee: No report.
· Budget Committee: No report.
F. Director Reports: Owen/Potter/Britton – all thanked Scott for his leadership and hard work.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE: None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1106 hrs.
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Bill Britton, Vice-Chairman Lisa Guglielmina, Clerk of the Board