FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5 MASON COUNTY

Chairperson Griffey called the meeting of October 26, 2005 to order at 10 A.M. Present were Commissioner Taylor and Chief Knight.

The minutes of the meeting of 10/12/05 were read.  MOTION MADE BY TAYLOR AND SECONDED BY GRIFFEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS READ. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

CHAIRPERSON GRIFFEY OPENED THE 2006 BUDGET HEARING AT 10:05 A.M. GRIFFEY STATED THAT WE ARE REQUIRED TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DISTRICT’S BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.  THE PURPOSE OF THIS HEARING IS NOT TO ACTUALLY SET THE BUDGET AT THIS TIME.  THE PURPOSE OF THIS IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC AND CONSIDER ANY COMMENTS THAT RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT MAY HAVE WITH REFERENCE TO THE BUDGET.

Chief Knight referred to the Mason County Assessor notice of Assessed Valuations for the District. The regular levy with a 1-% increase and new construction is approximately $1,484,292.10.  The levy is approximately $310,785.85.  The proposed budget includes funds of approximately $350,000.00 that represents the Lid Lift. The amount is shown under Schedule B of the proposed budget, under equipment. If the voters do not approve the Lid Lift on November 8 the budget will be revised to reflect the expected revenue without the Lid Lift funds. A discussion followed.  The Mason County Auditor requests the approved budget be delivered to their office by November 14. 

Public Comments and Suggestions: Mr. Tom Brokaw asked about several budget categories in revenue and expenditures. 

The budget hearing portion of the meeting adjourned at 10:24 A.M.

The regular meeting reconvened at 10:24 A.M.

Correspondence:  The Mason County Auditor sent a petition for partial merger of property from Mason County Fire District 3 into Mason County Fire District 5. A discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY TAYLOR AND SECONDED BY GRIFFEY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 284 TO ACCEPT THE PARTIAL MERGER OF PROPERTY FROM FIRE DISTRICT 3 INTO FIRE DISTRICT 5.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Assistant Chief Tim McKern read from an activity report dated 10/24/05.

Chief Knight stated that Day Wireless is in the process of installing new base stations and associated wiring.

Three Communications Specialists, Lynda Silver, Rachel Comstock and Tiffany Morrison completed recertification of Powerphone training.

Chief handed out books on Long-Range Planning.  A discussion followed. A copy of the Long Range Planning book is available in the Annex for review.

Business for Consideration: A QuitClaim Deed for property transfer from Fire District 5 to Lake Limerick has been prepared.  It was decided to review the Deed at a future meeting.

The regular meeting was temporarily suspended at 10:46 A.M. to call a Board for Volunteer Firefighters to order.  The meeting adjourned at 10:47 A.M. and the regular meeting reconvened.

THE VOUCHERS WERE REVIEWED.  MOTION MADE BY TAYLOR AND SECONDED BY GRIFFEY TO APPROVE FOR PAYMENT VOUCHER #21239 TOTALING $147,808.25 FOR PAY AND BENEFITS.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  MOTION MADE BY TAYLOR AND SECONDED BY GRIFFEY TO APPROVE FOR PAYMENT VOUCHERS # 21240 THROUGH AND INCLUDING #21266 TOTALING $12,686.10 FOR OPERATIONS.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

The December meeting date was discussed.  The Auditor’s Office cut off for vouchers and payroll for December is December 20 at 5 P.M.  Our regular meeting is scheduled for December 14. 

The Consumer Pricing Index was briefly discussed.

Public Comments and Suggestions:

Mr. Brokaw asked to see voucher #21244. 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 A.M. until the next regular meeting scheduled for November 9, 2005 at 7 P.M.

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Chairperson Del Griffey                         Commissioner Tom Taylor

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Commissioner Lorne Hauser                    Recording Secretary Donna M. Clark