Lockwood Fire Protection District
Minutes:
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
March 18, 2008 7:00 p.m. at Station #1
1.
Call to Order and
Call to Order at 7:00pm
2.
Establish Quorum – Roll Call:
Directors present: Andrea Jones,
Chris Schneider, Darryl Ann Dutton-Cody, Homer Forbes, and John Asmus. Also present were (Chief) Dave Long and (Secretary)
Doreen Meyer.
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.
3.
AFPA Report: John Asmus
The main meeting continued
discussion on how the sales tax might be divided and the specific use of funds. The AFPA had decided on a special tax, which
needs 66 2/3% vote in the general election and requires pre-defined, specific,
distribution of funds. The AFPA
requested that a committee meet to discuss distribution details further. As a member of the committee, John Asmus presented
several arguments in hopes of increasing the funds to Lockwood. These included the wildfire danger and additional
personnel needs. The other members rejected
these arguments, continuing to support fund division by call volume and population. As previously discussed…
a.
The call count at Camino will be
the official count, not including Mutual Aid totals.
b.
Population will be based on what
the county considers ‘supportable, electable population.’ (I.e., Mule Creek does not count for
Ione).
c.
From the ½ cent sales tax funds,
each district will get an annual flat amount of $50,000 with the exception of AFPD, who
will receive an annual amount of $100,000. Additionally,
each district will receive a percentage of the sales tax based on a combined percentage of
call volume and population. Lockwood’s
anticipated, estimated percentage is 3.120% resulting in an annual balance of $101,477.72
from the sales tax. The estimated yearly total
for Lockwood would be $151,477.72. These funds
could ONLY be used for paid personnel.
d.
The same 3.120% would be applied
to the Prop 172 Funds resulting in $2,199.13 for 2007-2008, $4,468.14 for 2008-2009,
$6,824.73 for 2009-2010 etc. These funds
would be available for any expenditures.
e.
As discussed in the past, the
option of participating in a JPA agreement with Sutter Creek and AFPD is still open for
consideration. This would likely encompass
personnel administration.
John may not be able to attend the
next AFPA meeting but will find out when it will be. Andrea
and Dave will attend if possible.
4.
Approval of Minutes and Treasurer’s
Reports
a.
Approval of Minutes of Regular
Meeting of February, 2007
Spelling corrections made as
noted.
Homer Forbes moved to approve the
minutes; John Asmus seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
b.
Approval of Treasurer’s
Report for March, 2008
Treasurer Worny completed his
audit of 2007 and found no major problems. There
is nothing to be gained by going back further. We
have the monies for strike teams and all firefighters will be paid. Report reviewed: Tanks need to go under mitigation
as discussed before. Training costs, and
training options, were discussed. Strike teams
funds will show next month. Donations
reviewed.
John Asmus moved to accept the
Treasurer’s report; Darryl Ann Dutton-Cody seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
5.
Fire Chief’s Report
a.
Calls: Medical Calls: 6 , Vehicle
Accidents 2
b.
Training: Both 40Hr and 67Hr
classes in progress. Blood Borne Pathogens to be done.
Still working on annual/required fit testing for breathing apparatus.
c.
Amador Fire Chief’s
Association Meeting: No changes reported.
d.
Board payment of fire fighters
membership to CSFA: Increased fee ($75.) due to increased
insurance for firefighters.
e.
NEFRS
f.
DMV Checks and Insurance
Requirements: Chief Long is working on this.
g.
Water Tank Installation: Still
waiting for parts to finish.
h.
Strike Team Earnings: As in
Treasurer’s Report
i.
Building Maintenance Needs: Garage
Doors, Heater in Station 1. The heater
functions; new motor expected soon. A new roof
(151 Barn) must be metal; cost is about $2K.
j.
Other: Policy Manual in Process.
k.
Missing PPE not recovered. A stolen item report will be filed so insurers can
be notified (finalization pending closed session next meeting).
6.
Action Items
a.
Review of LAFCO Documentation.
Board and meeting attendees
reviewed LAFCO documentation generated from interview and the review of LFPD
documentation. Andrea will contact LAFCO to
make sure the content is both accurate and easily understood. The document is important to the future for grant
applications, other funds, and interagency work. John Asmus moved to approve with
clarifications and changes; Chris Schneider seconded the motion and it was passed
unanimously.
b.
Review and Decision Regarding AFPA
Funding Proposal.
Decision/vote postponed.
7.
Information and Discussion Items:
a. Audit of AFPD disbursement
amounts: Completed by Treasurer Worny (as discussed).
b. Equipment Repair or Replacement:
6173 Steering Box –money available and waiting until next month to see if the trucks
are sold; 6172 Foam Unit goes in after 80 gets out; 6180 is in for Transmission Tune Up.
c. Liabilities and Assets List:
Discussed above
d. Vehicle Insurance Evaluation: Not
yet done
e. Credit card name change and bank
review: not yet done
f. Adjustment of limit on gas card:
To follow credit card name change
g. Generator: Discussion deferred
h. Annual Statement of Economic
Interest, Form 700 – Due April 1st: One still not in.
i. Documentation of Smoke Signals
Mailing and Address List: Needs outlined to ensure we include all appropriate residents in
our covered area, and some nearby areas.
j. Documentation of Firefighter
Policy Manual: Chief Long is addressing.
8.
Board Reports – No reports.
9.
Committee Reports
a.
Auxiliary:– Auxiliary gearing
up for Flea Market .
b.
Grants:– Andrea is working on
a grant.
c.
Building and Grounds: pipe needs repair on one tank. Will review with Rich Urban.
d.
Fire Code and Safety:
e.
Communications and Public
Outreach:
f.
Fiscal and Insurance:
g.
Planning and Growth:
h.
Ad Hoc File Protocol: Andrea will
be working on this.
10.
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.
11.
Dates to Remember:
Next Regular Board Meeting: April 15, 2008
Next Auxiliary Meeting:
Next AFPA Meeting: 27 March
(Tentative)
12.
Adjournment : 9:00PM