FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5 MASON COUNTY

Commissioner Minutes

Chairperson Griffey called the meeting of February 25 2004 to order at 10:00 A.M. Commissioner Hauser and Taylor and Chief Knight were present.

The minutes of the meeting of February 11, 2004 were read.  MOTION MADE BY TAYLOR AND SECONDED BY HAUSER TO APPROVE AS READ.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

The minutes of the Special Meeting of February 18, 2004 were read.  Motion made by Taylor and seconded by Hauser to approve the minutes as read.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Correspondence:  An article from The Bremerton Sun regarding Bainbridge Island Fire District was read.  A discussion followed.

General Information: Chief Knight asked the Board to consider declaring for surplus and selling ten acres of the twenty acre land parcel on Highway 3 that the District owns.  A discussion followed.  MOTION MADE BY TAYLOR AND SECONDED BY HAUSER TO DECLARE SURPLUS AND OFFER FOR SALE TEN ACRES OF LAND ON HIGHWAY 3 OWNED BY THE DISTRICT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Business for Consideration: The Port of Shelton sent an Agreement for Fire and Emergency Medical Services.  The Agreement states the Port will pay $4200 per year for three years (2004-2006 inclusive) instead of paying fire district tax for fire protection at the Port facility at John’s Prairie Road.  A discussion followed.  MOTION MADE BY TAYLOR AND SECONDED BY HAUSER TO ACCEPT THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIRE DISTRICT 5 AND THE PORT OF SHELTON FOR THREE YEARS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Chief Knight presented Proposed Policy #2733 for the Board to review. Chief stated that the District needs a clear policy regarding secondary employment. After a discussion, it was decided to table the issue until more research is done. 

The vouchers were reviewed. MOTION MADE BY HAUSER AND SECONDED BY TAYLOR TO APPROVE FOR PAYMENT VOUCHERS #19939 THROUGH AND INCLUDING #19940 TOTALING $120,210.82 FOR PAY 2004-02.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOTION MADE BY HAUSER AND SECONDED BY TAYLOR TO APPROVE FOR PAYMENT VOUCHERS #19941 THROUGH AND INCLUDING #19968 TOTALING $7770.02 FOR OPERATIONS.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Public Suggestions and Comments: Mr. Brokaw asked if proposed Policy #2733 is new or a revision to an old policy?  It is an attempt to clarify part of an existing policy.  Mr. Brokaw asked for copies of both policies for comparison. Copies were available.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 A.M. until the next regular meeting scheduled for March 10, 2004 at 10: A.M.

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Chairperson Del Griffey                         Commissioner Tom Taylor

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Commissioner Lorne Hauser                    Recording Secretary Donna M. Clark