Lockwood Fire Protection District

PO Box 221

Volcano, CA 95689

Minutes: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

November 20, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at Station #1

1.                   Call to Order and Reading of the Creed.   Meeting was called to order at 7:00.

2.                   Establish Quorum – Roll Call:  Andrea Jones, Chris Schneider, and Homer Forbes present.  Quorum established.  Chief Dave Long and Treasurer Worny were also present.

3.                   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.

4.                   Action Items:

Appointment of Officers:

Chris Schneider nominated Andrea as President.  Homer Forbes motioned to approve her. Chris Schneider seconded the motion.  It passed unanimously.

Andrea Jones nominated Chris Schneider as Vice President.  Homer Forbes motioned to approve the nomination.  Andrea seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

Addition of Ad Hoc Committee for District Wide Fire Department Consideration.  John Asmus has been a member of the Amador Fire Protection Authority.  AFPA is attempting to create a county-wide fire department.  John had agreed to stay on in the position of AFPA representative for Lockwood.  Although it was originally hoped that he could so in the position of a Committee Chair, he actually has to be an LFPD board member.   John will be reappointed to the LFPD Board of Directors at the December 11^th meeting.  He will however, be operating in a limited capacity and acting mainly as a liaison between LFPD and AFPA.   Andrea and Chief Long also hope to attend the meetings when possible.    Andrea motioned not to create an Ad Hoc Committee for district wide fire department consideration.  Chris Schneider seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

5.     Approval of Minutes and Treasurer’s Reports

a.       Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 16th, 2007

Minutes needed numerous changes. Andrea will update minutes before next meeting.  Approval was postponed.

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

Chris Schneider motioned to approve the Treasurer’s report.  Andrea seconded the motion.  It passed unanimously.

c.        Approval of Treasurer’s Report for August,  2007

Andrea motioned to approve the Treasurer’s report.  Chris Schneider seconded the motion.  It passed unanimously.

6.      Fire Chief’s Report

a.       Calls: No Call Report

b.       Training;   Rookie class for two new volunteers.

c.        Amador Fire Chief’s Association Meeting. Dave was on the strike team last month during the Amador Fire Chief’s meeting. 

d.       Repair of Equipment:  Truck Door on station 1A was damaged.  Additionally, the two truck doors on Station 1 also need maintenance. Total cost should be around $700.00 - $850.00 dollars.   1A doors are scheduled for repair and will be submitted to insurance.  Station 1 doors will be scheduled as an Action item.   Chris offered to purchase a “parts” engine in order to provide the steering box replacement for the LFPD engine.  He can purchase the engine at auction.  Will add as action item for next agenda.

e.       Board payment of fire fighter’s membership to CSFA.  In the past the Auxiliary has paid ½ of the membership and the board has paid  ½. Andrea will confirm this so that the membership can be purchased. 

f.         NEFRS- No news.

g.       DMV Checks and Insurance Requirements – No news.

h.       Water Tank Installation (Signed letter from homeowners).  Dave has check and will schedule tank for installation.  Homeowners signed agreement letter.

i.         Strike Team Anticipated Earnings.  It is anticipated that the Water Tender earned around $10,000 + during the October strike team.  Martin, Dave and Charlie were on the strike team.  During strike team release they were informed that our engines needed DOT inspections every 3 month’s.   Currently DOT’s are every year.

j.         Other

7.     Information and Discussion Items:

a.       Audit of AFPD disbursement amounts. – Tim still working on this.

b.       Equipment Repair or Replacement: 6173 Steering Box or Vehicle Replacement; 6172 Foam Unit Down; 6180 Transmission Tune Up. – See under Chief’s Report.

c.        Review committee assignments. – Not discussed.

d.       Liabilities and Assets List – Not discussed.

e.       Vehicle Insurance Evaluation – No discussed.

f.         $4200.00 Grant Resolution for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.  Andrea will submit paperwork before December 1^st deadline.

g.       Smoke Signals -   Smoke Signals were reviewed. Minor changes made.  Andrea will copy and the Auxiliary will mail.

h.       Tax relief for Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Personnel.  House passed tax relief for Volunteer Firefighters.  Gave information to Dave to pass on to Volunteers.

8.     Board Reports

9.   Committee Reports:  None.

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:  December 11, 2007

Next Auxiliary Meeting:

Next AFPA Meeting:

12. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned.