Lockwood Fire Protection District
PO Box 221
Volcano 95689
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Agenda
January 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Station #1

1.                   Call to Order and Reading of the Creed. 

2.                   Establish Quorum – Roll Call: 

3.                  Approval and Swearing in of New Board Member. Closed Session if necessary.

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

                        Swearing In.

4.                   Closed Session Authority: According to the California Government Code 54957, the Lockwood Fire Protection District Board of Directors reserves the right to hold a closed session for consideration of real property negotiations, pending litigation, threats to public buildings or public access and personnel matters.

5.                  Appointment of Officers:

a.       Appointment of President

______________________ nominated by _______________________

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

b.    Appointment of Vice President

______________________ nominated by _______________________

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

6.                  Confirmation of Suggested Committee Appointments:

a.       Auxiliary: Homer Forbes, John Asmus, ___________________

b.    Grants: Andrea Jones, ___________________, _______________

c.        Building and Grounds:  Chris Schneider, ______________, Rich Urban                  

d.       Fire Code and Safety:  Homer Forbes, ________________, Dave Long

e.       Communications and Public Outreach: Andrea Jones, ____________, ________

f.         Fiscal and Insurance: Chris Schneider, Homer Forbes, Tim Worney

g.       Planning and Growth:  John Asmus, Andrea Jones, Dave Long

h.       Ad Hoc File Protocol: Andrea Jones, Doreen Meyers, ___________________

7.                   AFPA Report

8.                  Approval of Minutes and Treasurer’s Reports

a.       Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 11, 2007

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

b.       Approval of Treasurer’s Report for January,  2007

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

c.        Approval of Minutes for October,  2007

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

9.                  Fire Chief’s Report

a.       Calls: Medical _____, Fire:  Structure _____ Wildland _____

Vehicle Accidents _____ ;  Public Assists ______

b.       Training

c.        Amador Fire Chief’s Association Meeting

d.       Board payment of fire fighters membership to CSFA.

e.       NEFRS

f.         DMV Checks and Insurance Requirements

g.       Water Tank Installation (Signed letter from homeowners)

h.       Strike Team Earnings

i.         Other

10.              Action Items:

a.       Review and discussion of Policy Manual.

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

b.    Review and discussion of Amador County Mella Roos Paperwork.

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

c.          Re-establish and relocate gas tank.

Motion ____   2^nd ___ Vote: Yes ___; No___: Absent _____; Abstain _____

11.                Information and Discussion Items:

a.       Audit of AFPD disbursement amounts.

b.       Equipment Repair or Replacement: 6173 Steering Box or Vehicle Replacement; 6172 Foam Unit Down; 6180 Transmission Tune Up.

c.        Liabilities and Assets List

d.       Vehicle Insurance Evaluation

e.       Capital Improvement Plan

f.         Credit card name change and bank review.

g.       Adjustment of limit on gas card.

h.       Generator

i.         Hazardous Materials Documentation

j.         Assistant Treasurer

k.       February Smoke Signals

l.     LAFCO Department Review

12.               Board Reports

13.               Committee Reports

14.              Public Comments:

This time slot is for information from the public.  No action or discussion will be conducted on matters presented at this time. When addressing the Board, please state your name for the record prior to providing your comments.

15.               Dates to Remember:

Next Regular Board Meeting:           

Next Auxiliary Meeting:

Next AFPA Meeting:

16.   Adjournment